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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Open Concept Living and Dining Room
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Duval Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eleanor's Place Key West - Historic Old Town Cottage Dog Friendly

Eleanor's Place is a charming Key West Cottage in the heart of Key West! Featured on HGTV's Island Life, our renovated cottage has all you need for a perfect monthly stay in Key West.

THE PROPERTY: "Eleanor's Place Key West" has everything you might want on your monthly vacation to Key West.

LOCATION: The cottage is in historic Old Town Key West, just steps to Duval, beaches, restaurants, attractions, and an olympic size pool!

VIRTUAL TOURS: Search "Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage Rental" on youtube for virtual tours.

BED CONFIGURATION: Queen Bed on main floor with wall mounted TV - and King Bed in upstairs loft with ensuite bath. (Spare blowup mattress also available.)

LIVING SPACE: The living and dining room are open concept with large windows and ample light. The living room has a new sectional sofa, and the dining room has a table for four. The wall mounted TV can be angled to face either the living room or the dining room.

KITCHEN: The chef’s kitchen is spacious, includes a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and convenient full size laundry machines.

BATHROOMS: There are two full bathrooms. One is located on the main floor and the other is an upstairs ensuite in the King loft bedroom.

OUTDOOR SPACE: The house features a beautifully lush side yard with an inviting patio, made from reclaimed bricks. Enjoy comfortable patio seating, barbecue, and overhead lighting under the stars.

PARKING: Side driveway and street parking.

CLEANING: The cottage is professionally cleaned prior to each check-in. We kindly ask guests to clean their linens prior to checking out. We also have a monthly gardening service.

REVIEWS: Sadly the only review we've received from this platform was our first and only less than 5 star review - the review expressed disappointment in the comfort of the living room furniture, which has since been replaced by a much more comfortable sectional sofa. Many people that stay at our cottage are repeat guests, and as a result there are not many reviews on this site. Below you will find a some reviews from people who've booked privately (they have been cut and pasted from our website and/or from Google reviews and have not been modified):

"We just got home from a one month stay at Eleanor’s Place (June 2025) and I can’t say enough about the cottage or our Host, Lesley. The cottage on Virginia Street is in a quiet friendly neighborhood, and the cottage itself, which is beautifully decorated, provided us with all the comforts of home, including a quaint backyard where we mingled with friends as we grilled on the BBQ. We were close to all the attractions and restaurants as well as the beaches, and Lesley was always quick to respond to any questions we had along with suggestions for our stay. To get around we rented a golf cart from Fun Rentals, which we were able to park in the driveway of the cottage. This was our fourth trip to Key West, and we wanted to live and play like a “local” and Eleanor’s Place helped us do that easily. If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxing, quiet place to stay in Key West…we highly recommend Eleanor’s Place." - Michelle, 2025

"If I could add more stars I would! I have been going to Key West every year, at least once a year, for close to 15 years. I have stayed in hotels, condos and houses and this is by far the best stay yet! House is spotless, bathrooms are immaculate, fantastic front porch for morning coffee and the patio is an absolute gem. All appliances are clean and work, location couldn’t be better! Walking distance to everything but far enough away from the chaos that your evenings are nice and quiet. Hosts were extremely responsive to any questions. I will say this now…if Eleanor’s Place is available…BOOK IT!" - Paul G., 2025

"Eleanors Place is a thoughtfully renovated shotgun house in the historic Bahama Village section of Key West. Having lived in Key West 22 years, you get the authentic island vibe here. Everything we needed was available and the full size appliances were a big plus. We enjoyed the tropical shaded side yard for dining, reading, and relaxing, and watching our pets play. The off-street parking and friendly neighbors are a bonus. You are only a few blocks to many of the best attractions: Southernmost Point, Hemingway home, lighthouse, Butterfly Conservatory and many good restaurants. We never walked over 1.5 miles to the furthest locations in Old Town, but if we needed transportation it was readily available. The public pool is a block away and they open early in the morning to swim laps. Lesley is a wonderfully responsive host which was much appreciated. Our month stay was delightful." - Delores, 2025

"We stayed at this cottage from mid June through all of July. We absolutely loved it. The booking process was easy and safe. Lesley provided all documentation that I asked for before I sent any money and went out of her way to make sure I was completely comfortable with the process. When we arrived, the cottage was immaculate. The condition of the home was exactly as depicted. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and she was available for any questions, concerns and potential problems that could have arisen. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We loved the location and the time spent there and will definitely return. Thank you again!" -Denise, 2024


PETS: This home is dog-friendly. Some restrictions apply.

NOTES:
***Due to Key West Bylaws, a minimum stay of 28 nights is required. Guests check in on the 1st of each month. To book more than one month in a row and enjoy discounted pricing, please contact us.***

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One dog only, up to 25 pounds.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Please read the Welcome Book that is at the property thoroughly; Information and instructions on the house and the area are in this book.
Before departure, please be sure to wash all linens and towels at the highest temperature and move over to the dryer.
Before departure, please make sure the propane tanks are full, if not full please fill or replace.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Key West

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. MLK Community Pool & Community Center and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Southernmost Point - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mallory Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Heaven - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moondog Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern Key West - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Point Bar In the USA - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage in Historic Old Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage in Historic Old Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage in Historic Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage in Historic Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eleanor's Place Key West Cottage in Historic Old Town located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Florida Keys Beaches and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

6.0
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

My First Less Than 5 Star Review

The Good is there is a lovely outdoor courtyard that we spent much of our time enjoying and the off street parking spot is great as well. The location is within easy walking or bike riding distance of the main attractions/beaches/restaurants/live music venues and nightlife. The Less than Good is that there is not a single comfortable seat in the entire house. In general, the condition of the interior is not as advertised and the house is in a state of decline. While the appliances worked great and the downstairs shower was great. The "sofa" you were to relax on while "enjoying TV that features Netflix" turned out to be a very small and uncomfortable piece of furniture that allowed you to see the TV that did have Netflix but no Cable Service. The two additional chairs were less comfortable than the "sofa". The cleaning fee we paid was approx. 1.5x the norm for KW and only included one cleaning that occurred after your stay (every other rental we had in KW over the last 5 years had a mid-stay cleaning included). While not advertised in the add before our stay, the owner also apparently now expects the guest to launder all of the sheets and towels on the last morning of departure, but at the same time advertises all laundry being treated with very hot washes as part of Covid precautions. Prior to our stay we were thinking this property would be a great place to return to annually. Suffice it to say we have changed our minds.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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Eleanor's Place is our privately owned cottage. We are a Canadian couple, who discovered years ago that Key West is one of the most special places in the world. Our hope is to live in Key West for half the year when we both retire. In the meantime we use the cottage in the winter when we can, and we rent it out when we can't be there. We are warm, friendly, and responsible people who pride ourselves in taking good care of our house - we look for renters who will do the same.

What makes this property unique

Eleanor's Place is in a great location of Old Town Key West. The beautiful renovations that have been done, along with its lush private patio, central air throughout the house, and its own private driveway (a highly sought after, and rarely found feature in Key West homes) make it truly a unique piece of paradise!

Languages:

English