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Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort

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A vibrant indoor space with a swimming pool, colorful seating, and a kitchen area.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a calm body of water with a distant building.
A hotel with a blue and yellow facade, a flagpole with the flag of the Cook Islands, and a balcony with a blue railing.
A vibrant interior with a dining area, kitchen, and bar.
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
10 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Key West Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Key West Naval Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Hurricane

1 Double Bed

Master

2 King Beds

OPTIONAL Key Lime Oceanview in Racket Ball House

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

OPTIONAL Saint Bart Suite/Bedroom in Racket Ball House

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Orange

1 King Bed

Oriental

2 Single Beds

Pineapple

1 Queen Bed

Surf

2 Single Beds

Union Jack Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Zebra

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Racket Ball House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

blue

Toilet · Shower only

master

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

pineapple

Toilet · Shower only

the half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort

This is the original residence used by MTV to film The Real World: Key West. The private oceanfront estate offers 500 feet of shoreline, a large resort-style pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, a private tennis court, deep-water boat docks, kayaks, and paddle boards. The property accommodates 18–22 guests across 8–10 bedrooms, including multiple oceanfront master suites with king beds and en-suite bathrooms.
Designed as a self-contained private retreat, the estate features a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, central air conditioning, multiple laundry facilities, and abundant parking. The setting is gated and free from highway noise, with expansive open-water views.
Conveniently located just ten minutes from Duval Street, the property is well-suited for large family reunions, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Guests may bring their own boat for direct access to the reef and backcountry.

Bring your Boat: 50 foot boat dock with free 50 amp shore power and water.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY IS ONLY REPRESENTED BY THE OWNER, ANDREW LIPPI. ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING A CRAIGSLIST LISTING, IS NOT AUTHORIZED AND PROBABLY A SCAM.

NOTE: the standard rental for 18 guests is for the MTV house/ 8 bedrooms. The OPTIONAL GUEST HOUSE has 2 bedrooms with king beds, one full bathroom, racquetball court and kitchenette, it sleeps 4 additional guests. $500 per night.

PLEASE NOTE: Visitors are only allowed with the owner's permission. No parties/events allowed withot owner's permission!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
EVENT FEE CHARGED FOR GUESTS NOT STAYING AT PROP
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Pets

No pets allowed
By request and subject to fees
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Noise rules, no smoking, no loud music

Important information

You need to know

Property # 326563
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: 30
Note from host: EVENT FEE CHARGED FOR GUESTS NOT STAYING AT PROP
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 in Key West, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Smathers Beach. Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Key West Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Key West Naval Station - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Robbie's - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogfish Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hole Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goldman's Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$6,460, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Key West Golf Club, Lower Keys Medical Center and Florida Keys Community College Library. Tennesse Williams Fine Art Center and Clark Maxwell Environmental Habitat are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew and Scott were amazing. The property was great came in on a 53 foot center console have no issues with water depth the dock was great no issues with Shore power we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew contacted me immediately after booking and stayed in contact through our entire stay. Scott, the caretaker, provided a thorough overview and walk-through of the property. They both gave us great advice on local restaurants and activities, and even hooked us up with some discounts. I researched many properties around Key West, and this was the best value for square-footage, number of rooms, huge common areas, ocean view & access, and parking!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and easy process checking in and out. Property manager gave us a rundown of everything upon arrival which helped. Location is beautiful and the house has it all. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. Good communication from start to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew was an excellent host! House was super clean and Andrew was extremely accommodating. He even provided excellent recommendations for local boat captain, bars and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views, pool, water and amenities are incredible! The host was welcoming and very accomidating!!Our family reunion with 23 people was the best at this location! So fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel I.

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

Great location

Quiet location and excellent communication from owners
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super unique property with available extra building for extra people. We stayed with 10 adults and 10 teens for spring break. Location is quiet during sleeping hours and active during the day with top gun pilots training overhead. Property manager is super attentive and checkin and checkout were the easy. Property has indoor activities when it is windy or raining, outdoor activities including kayaks and paddle boards. Kitchen is well stocked. Tennis court surface is well kept. Racquetball facility in extra house includes volleyball net option. Color scheme is whimsical and full of fun. We biked to breakfast and dinner spots across the highway. Large boats pickup directly from house dock. We parked 4 cars and 20 bikes inside the gate and still played basketball in the driveway. So many places to sit, layout, read, or swim/soak. Everybody found their spot anytime of day or night. Watched a movie indoors from the hot tub. Watched sports from the outdoor hot tub on the outdoor bar TV. Cooked group bbq on the grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john B.

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

Fun place for our annual trip

Great place for a group to hang out in Key West
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at this house is a once in a lifetime opportunity to feel like a celebrity. It has so much to offer, we barely went downtown. The sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous from the back porch. We celebrated my father’s 80th birthday, and it couldn’t have been a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris E.

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

Great Trip

Great trip with 16 people for a 50th birthday party. Host was very helpful and informative throughout the trip. Great for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Great getaway spot

Very spacious and great house overall. Enjoyed our stay in Key West! Andrew was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great for our bachelor party

Very well run property/operation. The house has tons of things to do and was ideal four our bachelor party. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

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

Amazing

Great mini getaway for our family. The house is great, there is a lot of space for everyone. Nice property and great views 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

The perfect location for a bachelor party

Myself and 15 guys made it down for a weekend trip. The house was stocked with activities and was excactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matt b.

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

Bachelor party

Great house for bachelor party. Very easy to deal with owner and all questions answered promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wade g.

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

Great stay

Best spot for a large group. The house is obviously very different but has all the comforts needed. The property itself is an unbelievable piece of real estate. Perfect for getting in and out of KW or just staying and enjoying the house. Ownership is fantastic and very communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Special Place

If you like activities then this is the place for you. Ping pong, tennis, racquet ball, pool, hot tub, cornhole, lounging all while enjoying terrific water views. Don’t expect high end but if you are ok with that then this house is really fun and great. Thanks Drew!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

It was good, needed updating
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Hi Denise Thanks for your stay, we really appreciate your visit. Your husband told me a couple of times how wonderful the trip was. Glad the weather cooperated. Lots of Guests come to the house because they are Real World Fans and want the house as authenic as possible. I think some play the parts when they are here. One of the now bedrooms was the Confessional Room in the series and some of hard core fans actually complaint to me about this UPGRADE. So we try and balance this! Thanks again and ALL THE BEST!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Perfect for a family reunion!

This house was perfect for our 20-person, multi-generational family reunion! The teens loved the indoor racquetball court, ping pong table, paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, pools, and hot tubs, while the grandparents loved playing with the baby in the large sunk-in living room. We appreciated having the very responsive property manager on-site, to help us with issues such as the wifi or burnt-out light bulbs. (Don't put workaholics from your group in the add-on racquetball house... the wifi doesn't quite reach.) We knew exactly what to expect thanks to Andrew's detailed welcome texts sent one week earlier.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

More Than I Expected

I could not have asked for more. I had my Tribe of 20 to celebrate my 60th Birthday, and it was epic. Andrew was the most accommodations host I have ever worked with beginning before I even booked the house. Please note this house has some wear ( but don’t we all) that adds the the charm and uniquely of is this house. If you are looking for The Four Seasons, please book at The Four Seasons…but if you are looking for a place where everyone has there own space or want to be all together, this is the place!! My guest ranged in age from 65 to 25 and everyone agreed it was the best experience each had experienced. . I highly recommended this property!! Cannot wait to booked again Thank You Andrew and Scott
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wendy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worried for this property

I don’t like giving negative reviews as I feel I typically review my vacation properties wry well and rarely disappointed. First let me say the Management is very communicative and accessible. There is a Manager that lives on site that we were not aware of. We were not happy about that until things started going wrong then at least he was there. The property is becoming dilapidated. There is obvious water damage, cracks and rot happening and just being painted over. From a distance it looks great but the beds have mold on the mattress covers, some box springs are falling through to the floor. Ceiling fans don’t work in some rooms and rooms upstairs run hot. There was an ice maker on the counter that didn’t work. Furnishings need updating. Don’t lay on the sheets on outside beds as it rains and the sheets are not changed. In the pool house there were a/c issues and ants. Water issues in the bathroom. Shower Wouldn’t drain. We have stayed in many mansions and 5 star properties in Bahamas, Caymans, Mexico etc This time we thought we would try USA but unfortunately this property needs attention. High points are excellent communication w management, beautiful location and view, awsome TV’s in almost every space, room for our large boat. This was once a beautiful home. Our friend that lives around the corner used to go there in High School when there was an actual pool in the living room. Then of course then it was Real World House. I’m just sad to see the upkeep isn’t there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
I am very sorry that this guest did not have a perfect stay. Unfortunately, this group was having a difficult vacation with a broken family boat, a sick family member, not perfect weather, and some general family discourse. She called me at 7 AM on a Sunday morning, needing tools to help with her broken boat repair. I immediately helped with a big smile. This was a constant theme during her stay. However, all of the points that Wendy mentioned will be immediately reviewed by OUR 3 full-time employee repair team and cleaning staff. All remedial care will be taken. We spend about $10,000 a month on the upkeep of this property. Please take a look at the general 5-star response we receive. I hope to host you soon! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Molly G.

Run down and overrated

The photos, reviews and description of this property are dated and inaccurate. The day before you're stay you will be asked to call the host, who will only then tell you that there is a noise ordinance that is in place at 8 PM, where you will not be warned and immediately fined if you are noncompliant. When you arrive, you'll be greeted by a 7 page "welcome letter" that condescendingly details everything that you cannot do in the house, including how you can store food? The house is heinous, which is expected. It is filthy and even had a fan blowing in a room to dry the carpet. Beyond that, each of the refrigerators have broken shelves, allowing things to fall out every time you open the doors. Worse than that, one smelled as if someone had stored raw fish in it for weeks. The host provides enough toilet paper 'incase your flight runs late' but nothing more. There is 1 functioning paddle for the 6 SUP boards, the wifi does not work "due to the hurricane protection of the house", and there was an infestation of carpenter ants on the last night. What is undeniably inexcusable is that the host showed up unannounced to the property on our first night as we were leaving for dinner. He did not ask to speak to the primary renter, instead, he chose to approach the one male in the group and harass him about how many people we had staying in the house even though he had been assured multiple times that there were no more than 16 (the apparent limit for the main house). He stood there and counted our party, and could not come up with more than 12 of us. He then waited in the street for the last car to leave, and assuming he believed that we all were gone, so he came onto the property as I was waiting in the house for him to leave. When he did, I finished locking the house up and went to leave, and the owner was waiting down the street behind an island of bushes. He proceeded to FOLLOW ME IN HIS CAR for at least 3 miles. He did not return my phone call made to address this situation the rest of the weekend. His actions made me and all of my guests uncomfortable and unwelcome. Following our stay, I learned of his negative reviews as well as his criminal history in Key West. I do not recommend this property, or any of his other properties to you for these reasons and recommend he be removed as a host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
This is the classic nightmare where a homeowner thru one of the internet rental sites rents his house to allegedly a small group to stay for a few days and it turns out instead to be rented to host a huge destructive party. I did not realize this until a few days before the arrival date when I received a message from one of the invitees, not the renter, asking if there was plenty of parking, as he understood there was going to be thirty cars at the house for a party. Either he was incredibly stupid or he thought that his friend that rented the house informed me of the large party. I immediately contacted the renter who “hemmed and hawed “ but eventually admitted that a huge party was planned. I informed her that this large party was not permitted. She then assured me that the party would be cancelled and her group would just go out to “Duval Street” (the local entertainment party area in key West) The day of the check in, I had to attend a milestone event for a dear friend a 2 hours drive up the keys, after the group checked in, my employee called me reporting something unusual that 12 people came in 12 separate cars loaded with lots of food and enough beer to fill the “swimming pool”. He also reported that when he left the property to go, he saw about 20 to 30 people standing outside a local convenience store near the house. The writing was clearly on the wall. I immediately turn around and rushed back to the house, it took 2 hours thou, the party was in full swing by then. I arrived and there were 20 people partying in front of the house , beer cans all over, others on the balcony and clearly noise of even more people in the house. When I identified myself, many party goers scattered and left immediately in cars. I asked to speak to the renter who never identified herself. She never came out. or called me despite mantyattempts to contact her. When I saw the group that was there were obviously many more than 16 people, they lied and acted like I could not count. I waited outside for 20 minutes and many groups left in vehicles giving me “dirty looks”. The renter never came out or identified herself. I decided to park up at the corner away from the house to see if the group would attempt to sneak back and many did until they saw my truck. I stayed noticeable visible for the rest of the rental period. When the group left the house, it was very dirty and smelly from some fish left in the trash and many things broken,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here! Always love taking the family we don’t have to leave since the home and lot are so large!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Fantastic family reunion

Andrew is fantastic with all the right connections for wonderful catering, to site seeing and great restaurants. The house is huge and I had most of my family stay there. Best trip we had in awhile!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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