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Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub!

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Welcome to Casita de Catherine - the private home of a local author!
Your private paradise.
Rich terracotta floors throughout the living room and kitchen.
Tons of natural light.
Living room features a sleeper sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Key West, Florida
  • Duval Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub!

Casita de Catherine is a hidden gem! Enjoy Island life and live like a local in this perfect cottage on a quiet street in Key West. A welcoming outdoor space with a relaxing feel, this rental features a private hot tub for outdoor entertainment.

The rear entry into this quaint cottage has French doors that open to rich terracotta flooring through the kitchen and living areas. Rustic wooden cabinets are filled with everything you need for a home-cooked meal. The inviting king-sized canopy bed is sure to provide a good night's rest in the bedroom just off the living room and behind a beautiful glass-paneled door.
Enjoy this private home of a local author. Come stay on the island where everyday writers write, roosters crow, and the sun shines. There is nowhere in the world like Key West. Located less than one block off Duval Street, near the famous La Te Da restaurant and bar, and a few blocks from The Southernmost Point.

Key West is the place to visit the lively nightlife and relax in the historic charm, flamboyance, and conch-style architecture that early Bahamian settlers made famous. It embodies a clash of the past and the present, and every building (including this rental) in Key West reflects this eclectic ambiance!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

*Home Truths:*
- There is a loft in the home that is not accessible to guests.
- To access the home, you enter the SHARED gate and path that leads past another rental (duplex) to your rental.
- This home also features a sleeper sofa.
- Any reservations 28 days or longer will require additional clean/cleans to be scheduled. Additional payment will be collected and the amount of cleans will depend on the length of your stay.
- All bookings 28 days or longer require a security deposit to be charged after booking.
- This home is on a monthly pest control schedule. The area of Key West is home to many insects such as termites, no-see-ums, and mosquitos. Pest control can not eliminate these insects during the swarming season. You may also encounter geckos, lizards, iguanas, frogs, and chickens during your stay in the area.
- Key West is a resort island where renovation of existing historic properties, new construction, and road repair sometimes occur without forewarning. AvantStay is not liable for any guest inconveniences caused due to construction in the area.
- Please note that max occupancy includes infants.
- Please be advised that documentation may be necessary for ESA/service animals to gain entry.

Pets:
- Only one dog up to 50LBS is allowed and is subject to an additional fee of $150. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- We LOVE pets, however- Certain breeds typically have to have an additional owner or HOA approval. If your pet falls under any typical breed restrictions (breed, size, weight) please let us know so that we can confirm!

Parking Details:
- Street parking available.
- No onsite parking.

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed
Sleeper sofa

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Key West

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and South Beach. MLK Community Pool & Community Center and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southernmost Point - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moondog Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern Key West - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Beach Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Point Bar In the USA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casita de Catherine by AvantStay | 1 Block to Duval St w/ Hot Tub! located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is steps away from City Zoo Gallery and Duval Street. South Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Polly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect space, everything you need is here. Will stay again!

Great place will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We really enjoyed the location of this house— it was very clean and mostly updated. Lots of generous and thoughtful touches including personal supplies in case you forgot something. Suggestions for things to do and restaurants to try were also very helpful! I would recommend this place to singles or couples. The 3rd person in our group had to use the sofa sleeper and it got a bit congested in there, but it was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location close to the centre of activities was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita de Catherine

Wonderful stay! Patio area was so private, even though it was small and closely surrounded by other buildings. 2 drawbacks- some of the pillows stunk and needed cleaning. Also a neighbor’s security light shines directly on the person on the right side of the bed (shines thru the transom and even thru the French door to the bedroom).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and great location

Casita de Catherine was very clean. It is right next to the main road - Duval St - and near many attractions. You can walk almost everywhere except to Mallory Square area which is a bit far. The deck area and hot tub were delightful. The hosts went above and beyond with extra necessities in the bathroom, well-stocked kitchen and great labels throughout the unit explaining where everything is. I definitely recommend this unit. The only "issue" I had was the neighbor's night spotlight which shines directly onto the bed. Closing the bedroom door helps somewhat.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Key West visit

We were very pleased with our stay in Casita de Catherine. It was a great location. We literally walked to everything we wanted to do. The accommodations were perfect for the 2 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elana & Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The home is well-appointed, instructions on using everything were very clear and it was very clean. The location really can't be beat - it's nestled among several properties but still felt very private. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful property with ideal location. Very kind and responsive owners
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ad said entire house

On the Ad it said entire house. When we arriced the loft was off limits...I would not have reserved if the listing said loft not included, but it didnt, it said entire house. loft waa off limits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space with hot tub and outdoor patio area.

We stayed end of June, beginning of July and we enjoyed the space. The southernmost point is just 2 blocks away and Duval St is 1 mile away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casual getaway

Nice, clean and quite. We enjoyed the location and the amenities. We would definitely consider this property for our future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!!

Location is perfect! Just off Duval St and only a 5 minute walk to the beach. The unit was perfect size. Very clean and quiet. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Get-A-Way

We enjoyed our stay at this property and would definitely stay again - and have already recommended it to friends! Everything was as advertised and the owners were happy to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Key West

The location was perfect. We waked everywhere and saw everything. We were able to park right accross the street fro. The house all week for free. Big bonus becasue parking is a challenge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Perfect place for a couple to stay. Great location. Everything you need in a wonderful home away from home. Quiet neighborhood steps from lots of things to do. Couldn’t have been better….would book again without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

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Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location!

Such a great property for my husband and I to enjoy our first trip to Key West. Property Management Co is best we've ever used. Looking forward to going back one day. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Oshkosh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita de Catherine

This is a very nice little rental with a relaxing outdoor space. It had everything we needed for our stay and we had no problems. Check in and communication with staff was quick and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment Near Duval St

This was a great little house to stay at while visiting Key West. My family had a great time and enjoyed being close to so many quality cafes, restaurants places to visit. You are walking distance of the southern most point, the community pool (free) and park, the Hemingway house and many other places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for KW

Excellent location, three blocks from the beach, 20 steps from Duval St. Small, but nicely appointed and very comfortable. Perfect for a couple!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn S.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Yes and no

The apartment is located behind a retail store on a rather ugly street. But it is near public transportation, nice cafes, and was mostly quiet and as pictured. AvantStay is the property manager. It was not possible to reach a person with any responsibility for the property. The humans we were able to contact had to “reach out” to someone else regarding parking (no reply) and early check-in (no reply) and clothes washer repair (received scripted text that a part had been ordered, and to save receipts from the laundromat. FYI laundromat machines don’t issue receipts). No repair was made during our 2 week stay. While I would rent the place again, I don’t think I would rent from AvantStay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place just a few feet off Duvall.

Awesome stay just off Duvall St.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

What a lovely, perfect, old town location. It is within walking distance to all the history, shopping, dining and clubs that you want to visit in old Key West. The property was very nice and had all the amenities you could want (the stocked drawers in the bathroom vanity were a very nice surprise). Having the deck at the back of the property (with hot tub!) is wonderful. Sitting out in the evening listening to the breeze through the palms is a perfect way to end the day. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

TONI B.

Upper Duval Conch House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice double. Walkable, but bikes were perfect. Clean and cozy. Very nice staff at the office.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lanette M.

Fun place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Only complaint is we wished there was a dedicated parking space for this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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