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Dreamworks Conch Cottage

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dreamworks Conch Cottage

PEACEFUL RETREAT...
A quintessential Key West cottage in the heart of Old Town and only a few blocks away from Higgs Beach.

NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES...
Around the corner from the best Cuban coffee available on the island, excellent local supermarket with deli featuring fresh foods, confections, fruits and vegetables; a Mediterranean Bistro, restaurants, art galleries and three Yoga / Fitness studios.

AMENITITES...
A fully equipped kitchen is provided. Dade County Pine, Saltillo tile, eclectic decor and pops of color provide a comfortable and happy environment. Relax in the spacious living room and prepare your favorite seafood dinner in the galley kitchen. Dine indoors or out, both ideal options. Enjoy your private outdoor space as you sip your cold cocktail or evening drink.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS...
The DreamWorks Cottage has one ground floor bedroom at the front of the house plus a loft bedroom. One bathroom, large back deck and indoor lounge area. Sleeps two in the primary bedroom comfortably, with two additional guests in the loft (but loft bedroom not recommended for extended stays).

OUTDOOR LIVING...
The front porch at DreamWorks is perfect for watching the world go by from a secluded spot, and the spacious back deck offers outdoor living in tropical style with wonderful palm trees inviting you to a dining table, BBQ and lounge area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only permitted in outdoor areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4471828
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

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 Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moose Lodge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Better Than Sex - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Cafe (MARC) - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreamworks Conch Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Dreamworks Conch Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dreamworks Conch Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreamworks Conch Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dreamworks Conch Cottage located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Key West Firehouse Museum, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Amazing home!

The host was very attentive and made our stay the best! The house was just amazing …such Key West character, very Zen. The patio in the back had beautiful palm trees, orchids and lots of privacy… We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Month Stay

Good Location, great neighbors, good outdoor space,Great Communication with host. No heat but space heaters, and parking can be difficult
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dream cottage

Back deck was quite enjoyable, palms and orchids. Although the houses are very close together, it was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

A perfect key west experience

This bungalow is charming with a lovely front porch, comfortable living area and fully equipped kitchen. The back deck is private and has a table for outdoor dining as well as a comfortable seating area. It was all I had hoped for and more.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2022
Thank you for the lovely review, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john p.

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

Thank you Stephanie

Stephanie made everything easy, the house is well supplied with great outdoor seating. When coming back to Key West this property will be are go to listing.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2021
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have you as guests at my property, I appreciate your Key West state of
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joan G.

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

Key West

Cute place but needs a good deep clean. Toss the throw pillows and throw rug, update sheets and comforters.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your recommendations, I’ll be sure to inspect the quality of the soft furnishings and replace them where necessary. The property gets a professional deep clean at least once a season, and an independent cleaning crew goes through and services the cottage very thoroughly between every rental. This is a historic, wood cottage that by definition has nooks and crannies that don’t “shine up” like some other recently-refurbished rental properties. As you know, it is also dog-friendly, which means that the occasional throw-pillow might not always appear as pristine as it would in a more clinical setting, but I strive to improve. Again, thank you for your feedback, I’ll be checking on the items you pointed out immediately
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni G.

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

Great House, great location! Friendly owner!

We lucked out on finding this house when we decided on a whim to add December to our usual 3 month stay. The house was very roomy, the bed was very comfortable and we loved spending the end of our days on the front porch with our coffee and dinners on the deck. I would suggest some extra lighting on the deck for dining though as it was a bit dark even with the garden lights on! Stephanie was very responsive to a couple of issues that arose. We loved the location and the closeness to the small grocery store. Thank you Stephanie for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2022
Thank you for the review - you were wonderful guests and I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! I appreciate the outdoor lighting suggestion, and will be adding cafe lights this week.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Theresa F.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

RRental Opinion

House was very dark, inadequate lighting. Not very clean Second Bedroom totally unusable Poor lighting in kitchen area No indoor eating area Bed lumpy Furnishings in poor condition.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
I’m so sorry to learn of your dissatisfaction. The house is professionally cleaned by a team of four between each rental. Since it is a historic property with many original features and touches it may appear more rustic and less shiny than other renovated or new rentals, but most guests do appreciate the “old Key West” charm that is clearly reflected in the photos. Most of the overhead lights in the house have dimmer controls next to the switches - it is possible that you didn’t realize and so thought it dark. The property description does point out that the second / loft bedroom isn’t recommended for extended stays, but has proven more than adequate for previous guests’ occasional weekend visitors. There is a dining table with four chairs, as depicted clearly in the property photos.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Absolutely amazing experience.

Both the property and location are perfect. In fact, to be perfectly candid, if my girlfriend wouldn't have objected to me leaving Boston this summer, I would have absolutely tried to rent the same unit from Stephanie again...but this time for both the months of June and July. That said, I will be back at some point, and I'll definitely look for this specific property again. Concerning the house, I spent a lot of time on both the front and back porch listening to music and enjoying the atmosphere. It was simply perfect for me. Regarding location, since I spent most of my time on the beach, I would say it's a 10 minute walk to the Southernmost Point Beach Cafe and a 20 minute walk to Lagerheads (best beach bar on the planet) to the north. I pretty much ate breakfast at Sandy's every morning (best breakfast on the island), which is literally on the other block. Dinner at my favorite restaurant, the Little Pearl, is about a 7 minute walk down the street. Try the pot pie. My second favorite, Off the Hook, was just a couple minutes further down the street. Get the Grouper and the Gobbler. For those interested, a decently priced grocery store is walkable and just a few streets over. Bike rental is next door and the beer store is at the end of the block. Also, the neighbors were super nice. Overall, the unit was clean and put together well, the owner was super responsive to any questions, and the location was ideal. I couldn't have dreamed of a better vacation in Key West. I think a lot had to do with the house. I'll be back. Soon. TWilliams
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your glowing review! It sounds like you found some of my favorite spots to wine and dine. I hope that you do choose to return to Key West and stay here again - let your girlfriend know that there’s plenty of room for her too! I appreciate your feedback!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tom G.

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

Subpar Cleanliness Outweighs Great Location

The location is great, but we found many issues upon our arrival! Overall cleanliness was not good, poor to be exact. We had to spend the first part of our visit cleaning and rearranging the house. Our stay was for a month and had no place to put food as every cupboard had items in it. While cleaning, we found many bugs were in the kitchen cupboards! We had to put all our food in bags. We killed many cockroaches as well!! There was no dresser to put clothes in and no hangers in the closet. Owner was responsive and brought over hangers but there was not enough places to put all our clothes. We had to live out of our suitcase for the entire visit. Here's a list of other subpar conditions: kitchen sink was clogged, garbage disposal did not work, kitchen faucet was practically hanging off, kitchen drawer was broken off and laying against the wall. A handyman came over on the 3rd day and fixed these but the sink became clogged and the garbage disposal stopped working again. Broken patio furniture, nasty iron, no vacuum. Again, owner acted quickly on these items and rectified. Others... pillow covers were nasty, construction next door for the first week, electricity went out, cable TV went out and lost wifi for approx. 4-5 days. Some of these issues were out of the owner's control, but when you add them all up, it made for an unpleasant experience, thus a 1 star review!
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback, it certainly helps me provide the best guest experience I can. I am saddened to know how unpleasant you considered your experience to be, and I hope that the significant discounts and refunds I issued helped to cushion that. I have addressed and resolved every issue you brought up that was within my control, and I appreciate you bringing a couple of things to my attention that might otherwise have gone unnoticed since previous guests had never mentioned them. Regarding the lack of a dresser - the 8ft walk-in closet with shelves in the Main guest room and the dressers and clothing rail in the loft bedroom do seem adequate for monthly guests. I spoke with the Professional Cleaning Service I have been using for many years, and they assured me that they will take extra care to ensure our standards are met. Though we are in the Tropics and bugs are a fact of life, I do have a monthly Pest Control service, and between them and the Cleaning Service, insects in drawers are obviously unacceptable. I strive to provide a cozy, authentic Key West experience with this historic rental property, and it’s unfortunate all around that it wasn’t a good fit for your expectations. Thank you again for your critique, hopefully it has helped improve the guest experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana M.

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

Quaint and great IN KW getaway

If you’re looking for a real IN Key West experience, this home’s location is great for walking to nearby shops, restaurants, etc. and a short bike ride to Fort Taylor which we loved. Perfect size for myself and I had one friend come along. All needed items were available in kitchen and bath. The outside sitting area is a great spot to unwind. The owner is attentive and responds quickly and kindly to messages. Would stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2021
Thank you so much for your appreciative review! You were a wonderful and respectful guest and I’m happy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

A Fantastic Stay in Colorful Key West

Great, central location. We loved the eclectic, yet serene vibe of the house and spent many a morning/afternoon enjoying the back patio or front porch with our dogs. Stephanie, the property owner, was wonderfully accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2021
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have you stay at my property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Key West Escape

The Varela Street location was a convenient half mile to 1 mile walking distance to the restaurants, shops, and beaches. The accommodations were fine for our party of two and two dogs. This was a great, affordable way to spend a month in the Keys.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2021
Thank you 🙏🏼
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

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

Great house and location, could use some updating

I spent 10 weeks here while on a work assignment in Key West and it was a great little spot for me and my pup to call home for a summer. It's convenient to everywhere (Duval St, Higgs Beach and dog park, etc), but a quiet neighborhood. Although I never met her, Stephanie was easy to communicate with and generally responsive. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The furnishings and decor could use some major updating to be a fully functioning vacation rental. The kitchen table is an awkward shape and size, and there is no full size couch, just a pretty awkward wicker love seat. Especially on an extended stay like this, it was a bummer not having a place to get comfortable at the end of the day. The outdoor space is really nice. Both the dog and I really enjoyed having the privat fenced in space back there!
Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Outstanding experience with this property

We couldn’t have been happier with this property during our month in Key West.  The house itself was perfect for a couple and had a very comfortable feel from the moment we walked in the door.  We loved the unique decorations and the collection of various display items which made this house a home for us.  It has a beautiful back deck with a fountain – very relaxing with a cortadito from the nearby café and a copy of the Key West Newspaper – and a comfortable front porch perfect for reading and greeting passers-by in the afternoon.  The location is just great – one block from the grocery store and several cafes – and its central location means walking distance to virtually anywhere in Key West.  The house is fully fenced which was great for our little dog and the beachfront dog park is just a few blocks away (they have “yappy hour” on the pier to watch the sunset).  And while everyone who goes to Key West goes to the Hemingway house, the home of someone almost equally famous, playwright Tennesse Williams, is in the neighborhood only a few blocks away (now a private residence). The owner was very friendly and responsive.  Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

A slice of paradise

A great house with lots of character. The owner was very responsive. We had a wonderful month in Key West, Fl.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Great location and conftable house

This location is close to most attractions while remaining a quite home environment. The property owner was very attentive and easy to reach. The house was very clean and with all that you would need to be able to cook. Parking was very easy to find and neighbors were really friendly as well. I would consider coming back to this house on my next visut to Key West.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Great vacation house

We are not the typical KW "vacationers"; as we lived there for 8 years until recently. That being said we were pleased with the size and location of the house. The front porch was wonderful for sitting and the back deck was wonderful for entertaining. There were a few issues during our stay here; some the owner fixed right away. Other issues I never brought up because, as I said before, we are not the typical KW vacationers...we stayed at the house for a month and spent more time there than doing any of the tourist things most people do. I was disappointed by the living room furniture as it was not very comfortable (for us, that is) and really no full couch to allow us to stretch out and watch tv. Also I cooked most of our meals instead of eating out, like most people on vacation would do. The kitchen, while spacious enough, needed more glass casserole cook/bake ware (this is just my opinion) and plastic storage containers. And there was an abundance of wine glasses but not but not many beverage glasses. I would have preferred a bigger coffee pot, but we made the 4 cup one work for us. I would have preferred a tv in the bedroom, but again, this is my preference. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who visits KW. Thanks again, Stephanie, for all you did for us. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Very cute little cottage

Cute little cottage conveniently located.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

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