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By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

Waterfront condo with sauna and Hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Room
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Smathers Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

If you`re craving a Key West beach front accommodation with a bone fide front-line view to the sea, you know that Key West beach front rentals not easy to come by. But in this pretty vacation rental condominium, By The Beautiful Sea, you can instantly gratify this need for sensational vistas from your own vacation rental terrace right across the street from the beach. Make your first order of the day to breathe in the fresh ocean breezes with a walk along the beach and fulfill the desire to dig those toes into warm white sand . . . for after all your front yard isKey West by the sea on the the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. Your `back yard` view is not bad either. The entrance for this property connects with a second level walkway of the building, and offers views of beautiful tropical park-like landscaping. A short stroll from the condominium through the landscaped setting, leads to the large free form swimming pool and Jacuzzi. A major decision each day could be whether to enjoy the sun at the beach or pool side. And when it`s time to go dining, shopping, or enjoying the nightlife, Old Town is close by and an easy bike ride away. Ahhhh . . . life in paradise is good.



The interior layout of this property was designed to maximize the opportunity to take in the ocean view from the living room and dining area, as well as the master bedroom. Sliding glass doors off the living room, lead to a private ocean view terrace. The kitchen adjoins the dining room through a pass through door, creating a floor plan that makes it easy for entertaining the family or a group of friends.



The layout of the bedrooms is ideal for a family or three couples. You`ll need to flip a coin for the enviable master suite that has the ocean view, plus a door that leads directly to the sea-side balcony. Furnishings are tropical elegant with a honey-colored wood-and-wicker king size bed and romantic free-standing grandfather clock to remind you that it`s 5 o`clock somewhere. Another nice feature of the master bedroom is a walk-in closet. Next to this closet, the master bath provides a long vanity with two sinks, tiled floor, and bath-tub with in-tub shower.



The other two bedrooms and second bathroom, are on the opposite side of the condominium, down a short hallway, just off the great-room. Immediately off the hall to the right is a bedroom with two twin beds, which can be made up as a king size bed upon request. Nicely decorated with white cottage furnishings, there is also plenty of daylight that streams in through a nice size window. Directly at the end of the hallway is the third bedroom with king size bed. Handsome honey-colored wooden furnishings fill the room in nice contrast with the coral colored walls. A window on one wall invites in the natural light.



The second full bathroom, with standing shower and glass door, is situated off the hallway, easily accessed by both the second and third bedrooms. This bathroom also conveniently houses the washer/dryer, a welcome feature for a beach house, where you can come in and drop your towels and wet bathing suits.



A notable layout feature of this property is that it`s an end unit in the condominium building, making it one of the more desirable locations in the complex as you only have neighbors on one side. It is located on the first floor, but elevated second level, since the covered parking is directly below. This design provides a wonderful view of the ocean, the perfect Key West by the sea experience. The entrance to the unit can be reached by stairs or elevator. There is designated covered parking, and the condominium complex is gated and secured with an electronic key entrance.



Bedding Summary:


Master Bedroom 1 – King size bed

Bedroom 2 – 2 Twin Beds (can be made as a king size bed)

Bedroom 3 – King size bed


Amenities:Located in a beach condominium complex across the street from Key West Smathers` Beach. Private balcony with front-line view to the sea. Balcony access from great-room and master suite. Resort style heated swimming pool, hot tub, separate men and women saunas and changing rooms near pool for guest use only. Tennis courts, propane BBQ grills on the grounds. Fully equipped kitchen, central A/C, Wi-Fi, cable TV and DVD, stereo, washer / dryer. Linens and towels are provided.

Activities:This propertyisKey West by the sea! Everything beach! Sunning, swimming, catamaran rentals, volleyball, beach food trucks. Easy walk to the White Street Pier, Salute Restaurant for dining on the beach, ocean front children`s playground, historic garden club, nature preserve, much more. A bike / walking path winds along the ocean and leads you to the heart of Old Town Key West where you find restaurants, nightlife, museums, everything Key West has to offer.

Area:This area of Key West is often referred to as the beachside neighborhood due to the close proximity to the southern shore of the island. This part of the island feels like a beach town neighborhood with light ocean breezes, and it`s not unusual to see folks walking or biking on the bike path in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. A paved biking and walking path stretches along the southern shore dotted with parks and food and water sport concessions making it easy and interesting to stroll or bike. There is a pre-Civil War Fort along the waterfront, West Martello near Higgs Beach that now houses the Key West Garden Club.

Parking:Designated covered parking for one vehicle. One additional vehicle may park in the adjoining lot. All vehicles parked must display parking passes issued by the condominium. Scooter parking allowed. Bicycle racks near elevator. No boats, RV`s, Jet ski`s or trailers of any kind are allowed in the parking area.

Restrictions: No smoking. This condominium is offered as a vacation rental in a preferred beachfront condominium in Key West. Pets are not allowed. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian. No boat, trailer (bike or boat), jet ski, or RV parking. Guests must agree to abide by condominium regulations.

PAYMENT: Payment for the rental will be processed outside of VRBO according to the terms of your rental agreement (sent for review upon reservation). Payments by credit card are subject to an additional 2.95% merchant processing fee.
There is designated parking for one (1) car at ‘By The Beautiful Sea.’ Drive in the gate and turn left. See the second parking space under the building marked #2. This is your parking space. You are also allowed 1 additional parking space anywhere in the general parking area.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is designated parking for one (1) car at ‘By The Beautiful Sea.’ Drive in the gate and turn left. See the second parking space under the buildin

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this condo is on the waterfront. 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 South Beach. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Smathers Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Duval Street - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tin Cup Chalice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salute! On The Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access have a pool?

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

Is By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps from Smathers Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Duval Street and Southernmost Point. Mallory Square is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadene K.

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

Key West Vacation

Property was very nice, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Beautiful views in Key West

We loved our stay! Property was perfect for our family trip to Key West! This property has everything you need for a great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

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

Great location

Great beach view and access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Gina S.

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

By the Beautiful Sea

The accommodations were satisfactory but for the price I would have thought that we’d get more than very basic cable. We didn’t watch a lot of TV, but then again there wasn’t a great variety. My biggest complaint was that the elevators weren’t working properly and we didn’t have a key for the staircase in order to get access to our unit when the elevator wasn’t working. That was a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The location was great! We did have to drive to DuVall St., but that was fine as we had a rental car. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Nice property

Property was as advertised, right across the street from the beach, nice view and also has a patio which we used extensively. Kitchen well equipped. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JANICE L.

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

Wonderful Condo!

Beautiful views. Right across from the beach. Nice condo, very clean and well decorated. Beds very comfy, plenty of extra blankets and pillows. Decent sized pool (a little cold), great hot tub. Best supplied kitchen I’ve ever seen in any rental! Prompt responses from management.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Need to fix several items in Key West

No hot water in front bathroom-shower and sink. Also, I didn’t have any instruction to look for the deadbolt key in the little black box next to the front door. I had to call the after hours rental office because I never received the door combination. The condo was spotless. It was very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie k., Virginia

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

Immaculate! Stocked! Prime location!

Had a blast! Rented bikes and rode the boardwalk every day. Perfect location! The unit was spotless! Had Shipt deliver our groceries....close to everything! Only thing we didn’t love was the busy road between the condo & beach....lot of road noise. We had a so much fun tho ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Nice condo in a great location

We had a wonderful stay here. The condo complex is nice and has good security. The rooms were well sized, nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was a bit under-equipped, but had the basics. The check-in process was somewhat convoluted, but we managed it. Some suggestions for the unit: *USB/AC charging blocks on nightstands. *Larger cutting board and a good knife block. *Upgraded pots and pans *More glassware. Thank you - we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Larry M.

Great location. Internet very spotty. Patio screen door didn't work but great views from patio.

Had electrical problem and no electricity in master suite for one night but electrician came next day and replaced breaker.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy N.

The condo was beautiful! The view of the ocean was incredible!

We’ve stayed at La Brisa before and found the pool and grounds clean, as always. By the Beautiful Sea was very clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well-stocked with various small appliances, as well as nice dishes, silverware and glasses. The beds were very comfortable and each bedroom had a ceiling fan, as well as a box fan. As a family who needs “white noise” to get a good nights sleep, this was greatly appreciated! Both bathrooms were very clean and had plenty of towels. The photos on the website represent what the condo looks like. A big plus for this condo is the beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony and master bedroom. We will definitely stay here in the future. Thank you for making our vacation very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Vaca out of the cold!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Key West! We loved that this location was so close to Smathers Beach - had a great view. The traffic wasn’t as loud as people made it out to be in previous reviews. The beach did have some seaweed every morning but they cleaned it up every other day and wasn’t a problem (it smelled a bit but mostly just along Atlantic Blvd while walking/riding bike). This VRBO was clean, check in process was ok - it’s inconvenient to have to go across town to get the keys but worked ok, beds were very comfy! Our only complaint was that there wasn’t enough hand soap or toilet paper for the week - with paying the amount it is, we figured this would be included. Otherwise, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

Beautiful View from the deck

This Condo was a nice respite from the hectic craziness that is Key West. The three bedrooms are comfy and the view from the living room looking out the deck across to the ocean is fabulous. The condo has a very nice salt water pool since the beaches in Key West are not the best for swimming. There is a busy road between the condo and the beach but it didn't bother us much. There really isn't anyplace in Key West that isn't busy. We saw a lot of homelessness and a naked man walking down the street in the middle of the day. But like I said...Key West is a busy crazy kinda place. I didn't give it 5 stars because a couple of the lamps didn't work and the air-conditioning has a hard time keeping the master bedroom cool. Otherwise a great condo.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Connie P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful view but poor management

I’ll start with the positive, the view is gorgeous! I texted the manger 53 minutes before 4:00, check in time, asked when they would send door code. We weren’t checking in early, but it’s comforting to know we have what we need to get in. She texted the code back and said, “it’s on the portal” she lied. It wasn’t. Then after our first night the internet and cable went out. I told her that night, and had no internet or cable the entire rest of our 6 days. We paid for it, but never had it, no refunds even though that is part of what we were paying for. The screen on the back door never functioned, I told her and she said, basically yep, it’s broken. She showed up without notice and when my husband came out, super inappropriately said, “I’m your replacement wife.” The day we left, the housekeeper knocked at exactly 10:00. We paid over 1000/ night and the view wasn’t worth it. We could have rented 2 rooms at Ocean's edge resort for 1/3 less than what we paid. Condo had a great view, it was dated and there was a bunch of long black hairs on the towels and in the bathroom. Management was a hugeletdown. I would definitely not stay here twice. DO NOT COME IN BEFORE 4:00 AND DO NOT LEAVE AFTER 10:00!!!!.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and just as described. Quick response on questions
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great view and beach access

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Girls Get Away

Really enjoyed this condo and the location was great. Lovely beach just across the road. Very nice and warm pool. Beds were comfortable and condo is just as pictured. We didn’t really cook but kitchen appeared to be well stocked. Everything we wanted to see/do was approximately a 12 Uber/Lyft ride away and they were plentiful. We enjoyed the condo and the ocean view was extra nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break

Overall it was fine but there was constant road construction just outside our unit and planes flying over from the nearby airport. The hot water was in short supply for a group of 6 but the neighbors were all nice older people and welcoming overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

50th birthday trip

Property was as advertised. There was plenty of room for everyone. Property was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

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

Great location

This was a nice place with lots of extra. We did have an issue with bug bites during the visit. Initially we thought it was from the beach but soon realized it was inside the apartment. We informed the host and he said he would take care of it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

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

Great would stay again

Little farther to places to eat then we realized and across street from beach. However, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed our stay, spacious unit. Overall clean unit, great pool and across the street from beach. Area rugs could use a wash
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The unit was great. Location was also great. Only negative was the unit was not cleaned when we checked in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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