House in Key West, FL

Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!

Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!

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our darling pool and deck area looking back towards the house
excellent dining by the pool!
Pool
A new outdoor shower just added!!
our wonderful front entry porch with marble tile floor/steps

Overview of Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Key West, FL
  • Popular LocationDuval Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationErnest Hemingway Home and Museum7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthernmost Point14 min walk
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom Loft 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom Loft 4

1 Single Bed

Front Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!

We have a wonderful MONTHLY rental to offer you: an historic 'conch' house has been completely redesigned and custom crafted by 2 architects as our home away from home. Featured on HGTV, this intimate house boasts many fun and thoughtful features which will help make your stay in Key West special. It is located in a wonderfully private yet centrally-located neighborhood on a hidden Old Town lane. It has a lovely small freeform heated pool (with a salt water system that feels like natural water and a built-in bench), and a relaxing patio in a private backyard - complete with outdoor eating area and a new truly wonderful outdoor shower (with hot and cold water!). Swim, eat, and watch butterflies and birds under the palms....

This is a classic compact 'Conch' house, typical of old Key West. This house is in a truly quiet, residential neighborhood just a few short blocks to Duval Street, the boisterous hub of town. Although on the cozy side, we designed it to be light and airy and is decorated with lovely modern furnishings, wireless broadband internet service (reaches the pool area as well), living/dining/kitchen area and it even has a second comfortable living room complete with a smart TV. Both downstairs bedrooms also feature flat panel smart TVs.

The house is perfect for your retreat both inside and out. Inside it's cool with tile floors, central air, cathedral ceilings, a full, modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms plus a comfortable carpeted loft with 2 twin beds in one room and a double futon in the other (accessed via a steep stair). We also have 2 lovely tiled bathrooms - one with a creatively tiled tub/shower and the other with a tumbled marble tiled shower. All beds are comfortable with new mattresses! Our home is strictly non-smoking.

We have provided everything you’ll need to make you feel right at home including a small collection of books, a fully stocked kitchen, a gas grille (with gas provided) and cooling ceiling fans in every room. Call us for current availability and rates for your stay. We are open to accepting pets and have a separate pet fee (if pets accepted) with an additional mid-monthly cleaning required.

All you need to bring to this lovely island is your bathing suit, a pair of shorts and flip flops and come enjoy the beauty and diversity that Key West has to offer!

Here's a quick To Do list I sent to someone recently: 'So much to do here! snorkeling out in the reef (about 5 miles out) on a boat is great - can combine it with a sunset sail, parasailing is awesome - go to Smathers Beach for good early in the day deals, best beach for swimming/snorkeling is Ft. Zachary Taylor - not perfect sand (lots of coral) but lovely place with beach chairs for hire too, great dining all over - definitely try Louie's Backyard for a splurge and get there before sunset - they have incredible decks overlooking the ocean and good food (we also love El Siboney - a locals Cuban place), really tasty croissants at Old Town Bakery, great place for coffee/breakfast is Sandy's Cafe on White St., La Te Da has fabulous high class drag shows and dinner, rent bikes for best overall experience (just lock them religiously) or rent a scooter for the day. That's for starters. Don't need to bring many clothes or fancy shoes - very casual and carribean. Flip flops work well here day and night!
p.s. At the house we've left a couple of binders stuffed with menus and things-to-do and places-to-go while you're in town. We hope you find Key West as enchanting as we do!

Keywords: House, private house, house rental, bungalow, cottage, pool,single family house

Property manager

Soren Pfeffer

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs to the second floor loft are quite steep!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Certain pets may be accepted. Please contact us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in house. thank you.
No smoking inside the home or in the outdoor living areas
Only pets accepted are dogs and must be pre-approved. Pets must be supervised in pool area and must relieve themselves off the property. Thank you!
No subletting or renting of any spaces to others for any reason or duration. Maximum of 6 guests at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key West

This cottage is located in Key West Historic District, a neighbourhood in Key West. Key West Firehouse Museum and Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Duval Street and We Cycle Key West. The Kite House and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 5 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 7 min walk
  • South Beach - 13 min walk
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 801 Bourbon Bar - 6 min walk
  • Bourbon Street Pub - 8 min walk
  • Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - 8 min walk
  • DJ's Clam Shack - 7 min walk
  • Better Than Sex - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location! have a pool?

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

Is Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architects Cottage in fantastic Old Town location! located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Key West Cemetery and Duval Street. Mallory Square is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Check-in

3.5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A month in Paradise!
The house is cute, well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, and all space is efficiently utilized. It's great sitting on the back patio beside the pool, enjoying the sun and the breezes. The house is centrallly located in Old Town Key West-everything is walking distance.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Randy S., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Conch cottage in the heart of Old Town
We LOVED o.ur stay at Casa Dulce! The pool is heated so you can swim at night. Completely redone on the inside, with a great kitchen. Netflix and Prime are both included, and there are 3 big screen TVs. It's on a super quiet lane, a minute or two by bike to Duval St and Mallory Dock for sunset. We plan on renting again for our next month stay in Key West, our favorite town in America!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2019

5/5 Excellent

Nicole T.

Dream home in Key West!
Wow! This home far exceeded our expectations! The home was perfectly laid out and felt way bigger than 1000 sq ft. It was our own private oasis in Key West. The house had everything we could possibly need. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen and we loved hanging out in the living space right on the kitchen. The rain shower in the master bathroom is so amazing that I told my husband we need to redo our bathroom at home just like it. It was very hot while we were there so we used the pool all the time! You can tell the owners really love their home and want others to do the same. Any contact with the owners was extremely pleasant and they were so very helpful! We were lucky to stay for a whole month because I was on maternity leave. Staying at this home was a fabulous way to introduce our baby boy to the keys! The only thing I wish is for this house to be available for weekly rentals so we can stay every time we come to Key West! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018

5/5 Excellent

Barbara D.

Style, comfort, beauty and convenience
This is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Key West, whether for a weekend, a week or a month. Irene and Soren are great hosts. They can give you all sorts of guidance on how to explore the many facets of this intriguing island, if you want it. The interior of the house is both beautiful and comfortable. There are comfy spaces for two or three people to chat privately, as well as a spacious dining and living area. There is beautiful tiling throughout the house which adds special colorful touches to each room. The pool is right out the back door, inviting you to take a plunge. Stay here once and you'll want to return as often as you can.

5/5 Excellent

April C.

Vacation dream hideaway
Irene and Soren's home is close to everything. Great shopping and restaurants are just a short walk away. The house is a gem. Beautifully appointed, and very comfortable. We loved sitting in the backyard by the pool. It is so quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!

About the host

Hosted by Soren Pfeffer

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My husband and I are architects and have worked in the residential design/build field for the past 20+ years building custom homes and renovating existing historic houses. I continue to practice architecture and my husband is now selling real estate, a passion of his since adolescence. We have 2 wonderful children who have spent many happy winter vacations at the house. We also spent a year in our Key West house with our kids (and my mother-in-law), our wolf hound and our cat while the kids went to the local schools. We loved getting to know the town from a local's perspective. It's a town with a terrific arts community and talented musicians of all sorts.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Key West the first time we visited. We stayed out on 'the strip' (large hotels) on that visit but spent much of our time wandering the streets of old town and started to look for a house to buy. We knew that the town's funky flavor, intimacy and relaxed feel was unique and it just spoke to us. The locals treated us well from that very first visit and we felt at home immediately. We love to bike and walk and the town is made for walking! Everything you need is within 1/2 mile it seems, and the architecture enchanted us more and more as we wandered the lovely streets and alleys. We had spent much time in and around New York City growing up, so the grid layout of the town was easily understandable and within a day we could find our way around. We felt at ease here and found so much to see and do while also giving us the space to relax and take in the beautiful ocean surrounding the island with it's incredible crystal turquoise waters!

What makes this property unique

Our house is in a perfect location - no kidding. - it's within a few blocks of the tourist hub of town and is an easy 10 minute walk or bike ride from everything you could possibly want. There's a library within 4 blocks, tons of restaurants and shops, a great Cuban coffee place about 6 blocks away, art galleries, small supermarkets and the best beach in town is about a mile away. We still can't believe that we found such a location. And, it's private and on a lane that many people can't find - perfect for a getaway. We also put in a lovely curved pool which creates an oasis under our coconut palm for those lazy afternoons or dinner on the patio. We created a home that will be perfect for your visit and hope that it entices you to stay again and again, as it does for us. We ask that you respect the quiet that you will find around you; this is an established full time resident kind of neighborhood, so we want to make sure that our renters fit right in and feel at home.
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