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MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval

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Mermaid Cove: 4 Cottages with central courtyard
Front Entry steps away from The Banana Cafe
Entry to Mermaid Cove
Central Courtyard
Mermaid-Cottage 1: Living Room with doors to deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10117.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Duval Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • South Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval

Mermaid Cove features four separate units (two cottages and two apartments), each with a private entrance and all decorated and furnished in charming tropical fashion. The units surround a central courtyard with outdoor patio furniture and a large gas BBQ grill. Mermaid Cove allows you to gather as a group, but also enjoy privacy. With accommodations for up to 10 people, it is perfect for extended families, a bunch of friends, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or wedding parties.

Mermaid Unit 1 is an upstairs unit with a king bed, full kitchen, full bathroom, and living room with full sofa and a mini-split air conditioner. The living room has a flat-screen Smart TV and French doors that open onto a deck with table and chairs. It sleeps two people.

Funky Unit 2 is downstairs with a queen bed, full bathroom, mini kitchen with under-the-counter fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, a smart TV, and a mini-split air conditioner. It sleeps two people.

Ocean Cottage 3 is free standing and has a king bed with French doors that open onto the central courtyard. The bathroom includes a shower. The kitchen has a mini-fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, smart TV, and a mini-split air conditioner. It sleeps two people.

Nautical Cottage 4 is at the rear of the courtyard and features natural cedar walls. At the entrance is a beautiful mosaic-tiled 20-foot wall with a one-of-a-kind mural of a Key West beach scene with a Mermaid! This unit features 2 queen beds, a bath with shower, kitchen with a mini-fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, a flat screen smart TV, a small sitting area/dining table, and a mini-split air conditioner. It sleeps four people.

The courtyard has a large Weber Genesis grill and large outside stainless steel sink that can be used to clean your catch of the day from your fishing excursions. The lights on the patio at night can be casual with the blue rope or blue lamps, or you have the ability to turn on a powerful LED light to light up the entire patio. The courtyard also has a Mermaid bottle opener and a weathered bell to get everyone's attention for a special toast or occasion. 

Note: Parking in Key West is very limited.  This property has no assigned parking and is street parking only. You are responsible for finding parking for your vehicle.

The individual making the reservation must be 25 years or older with proper identification and be an occupant of the property. The maximum number of people allowed in this property is 10. If there are more than 10 people are in your party upon arrival, your party will be asked to leave without compensation. Violation of ANY house rules will result in your party being asked to leave without compensation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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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

No 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Key West

Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to this holiday home. 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. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center 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 cycling and hiking nearby.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southernmost Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southernmost Beach Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Point Bar in the USA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Te Da - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MERMAID COVE - A collection of four units on Duval located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great Location

Family had a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula z.

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

Perfect for large family!!

We had 7 in our family-2 parents, 3 sisters (1bf),1 birthday boy (21)...it was beyond perfect! Location is perfect...The whole place is part of the Key West experience and close to attractions, beach, restaurants....Loved every minute and they were amazing host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5 day Key West adventure

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

hai h.

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

Keys West in July

This Vrbo was Very clean, Right on the Duval St. Perfect location. i would highly recommend this for large groups, Multiple family. Right next to the bike shop was a plus. Great location. Love it. 10⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Delores B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Girls Trip

We had a good stay. We were a little surprised because we thought the place was on Duval street however it was down a little alley beside a place right on Duval street. It is dated but clean and plenty of room for everyone on the trip. Was a little surprised about the Gentlemen s club 2 doors down that was not disclosed when I booked the location but we had no problems with them and our stay turned out really good. We would stay here again if we returned to Key West.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

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

Great location

Great house, all rooms with individual complete privacy. Very fast responses from the owner/service. The BEST… 20 steps away from the BEST breakfast & lunch in Key West and 1 block to the most amazing dinner place! Will stay here again. However, only street parking which you have to pay for. Best to rent a golf cart or scooter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy H.

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

Perfect for girl's trip!

We were a group if 9 girls and this was the perfect set-up for us. We loved the location and outdoor space. The cottages were small and more run down than the pictures show but we spent most of our time outside so it really didn't matter to us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Garland S.

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

Great place for a wedding reception

We had a wedding reception with about 28 people and had plenty of room. The only downside was the outside lighting, wish we had more. Very private and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice location

This property had a great layout for our group with having the separate spaces and the outdoor gathering place was great, we spent a lot of time there. They had a great grill and an awesome location. But, a few things needed some updating. If you advertise blue rope lights on the patio you should spend the 12 bucks on a new strand when only three feet of the current strand actually works. No big deal but don’t advertise it. The TV’s are small with a bad picture ( unit 1 didn’t work at all) trash cans falling apart, and the front entry gate/door isn’t secure at all. I stayed in Unit 2 , the smallest of the four and it was REALLY small. No place to put your luggage. There was a little closet that had lots of hangers so I hung what I could I ended up just sleeping on half the bed and storing some of my thing on the other half and the chair next to the bed ( no night stand) My biggest complaint with the room was the bed…so uncomfortable. I woke up early every morning with the worst back ache from the bed and could never get back to sleep because my back hurt so bad….so unfortunately I was really tired everyday of my vacation …on the bright side….I saw a bunch of sunrises because I was up. I had seen on the amenities list that there was a washer and dryer which was awesome. I emailed them to double check because I didn’t want to pack for a washer and dryer and then not have them. I was told there was no washer/dryer and the closest laundromat was a 4 - 5 minute car ride. Then we get there and find a washer and dryer. Not a huge deal but I would have packed totally different had I known. Not really sure how a person wouldn’t know all these things about a property they are managing. Overall it was ok..nothing really to write home about but served it’s purpose and provided a nice gathering space for our group. For me personally I will stay someplace else on my next visit and that’s all based on the beds
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Adequate

Nice outdoor gathering space for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Whimsical

The property was perfect for 4 couples. The open air table/ grill area made a great place to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dean D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property Misrepresented

We rented Mermaid Cove from 12/25/21 - 1/1/22 for a family trip. We had saved for such a trip for a few years and selected this property based on pictures and descriptions from VRBO. Upon arrival at the property we found it to be run-down, outdated and dirty. The info listed on VRBO is not accurate. They pictures do not reflect the condition of the property today. The "cottages" are more like rooms - tiny. There is little to no storage. There are no large flat screen tvs (as advertised), rather there are very small low-def tvs that don't work well. There is no outdoor canopy as shown for unit 1, and the amenities such as blow dryers, etc. are not available in all units. The furniture shown in the listing is not all there, nor is it in the condition shown. Patio furniture is rusty and the webbing coming apart. Paint is peeling everywhere and the light fixtures are rusty. Outdoor garbage cans were disgusting. The interiors were worn. Everything - walls, floors, furniture, etc. - show signs of wear. The bathroom in unit 1 does not have a mirror over the sink or near an electrical outlet. The bathroom door is held open with a worn string. The wooden towel bars have black mildew on them as does the floor by the shower. The baseboards are covered in dust that has been there awhile. The shower stalls barely fit an adult. There were multiple sewage back-ups in the shower and bathroom sink during our stay as well as a loss of electricity in one of the units. We made 3 service calls before we were half way through our stay. The maintenance crew made it known that these were known, ongoing problems. There is a gentleman's club right next door. The women working there sit on the front porch and solicit all day. Keys are provided for each unit and then one for the main entrance to the property. However, someone has cut out an area of the fence that allows for anyone to reach around and unlock the main entrance. It is not a secure property. We made multiple attempts to speak with the management company during and after our stay. NOT ONCE have they returned a telephone call or an email. As we write this review on 1/12/22, we are still waiting for a response. We are now working with VRBO to further resolve this matter. There are many beautiful Key West properties. Stay somewhere other than here and do not select a property that is managed by Key West Hideaways. We are so disappointed in how this turned out.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Great location and layout

This was the perfect location and layout for me and the 3 other couples that went on this trip. The place was very clean and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Shelley M.

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

It was a 7 out of 10

Not as centrally located as we would have preferred. Did not believe the ac was functioning properly in 1 of the rooms. The washer/dryer was quirky. It was clean and did the job for us. Would explore different option next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giana S.

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

Amazinggggg

The property is in a great location. My family and I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

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

Mermaid Cove Bachelor Party Stay

Mermaid cove was perfect for 9 of us guys staying there for a bachelor party. Having 12 guys would still have been comfortable. The courtyard in the middle was perfect for us to hang out if we weren’t out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonia A.

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

Mama’s 60th Birthday Party

Best location to everything! It was A family vaca we all had our private rooms and hung out in the courtyard..barbecues, etc. what a blast!! Best time!! Weather was beautiful..didn’t want it to end
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

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

Mermaid cove

Perfect for a large group! Walkable distance to small beach and right on Duval but the quiet side so you can choose to be part of the action or not. Love the banana cafe next door and the workers who said hi every morning! A couple more baking pans would be ideal but that would be my only complaint. When we needed things I could call and they would be brought over right away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

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