Summary: Banana's Foster Guest House is a charming historic conch home in the heart of Key West, just steps from the historic seaport and downtown. After a day of exploring, relax in the shared pool or enjoy a barbecue on the patio, perfect for connecting with other guests. Divided into six individual units, the guest house offers flexibility for both solo stays or group bookings, making it ideal for your next Key West vacation.
The Space: Banana Split’s one-bedroom, one-bath apartment offers all the comforts you need for a perfect stay. The private bedroom features a king-size bed, while the living room includes a queen sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating up to four guests. Enjoy a private balcony overlooking Simonton Street, as well as access to the shared pool, grill, free WiFi, and a fully stocked kitchen. This apartment is the ideal home base for all your adventures in paradise.
Guest Access: Our contactless check-in procedure makes check-in easy. Guests will receive a personalized access code 3 days prior to check-in to enter the unit. Shared community features: pool, grill, balcony and lounge area How to access: this second story 1 bedroom is stair access only
The Neighborhood: Placed perfectly in-between Downtown and the Historic seaport, enjoy attractions like Mallory Square at sunset, Fury’s water adventures for a day at sea, and the Shipwreck and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum for some Key West History.
Being in the heart of everything does come with noise of downtown, but nonetheless an easy and convenient location to experience all Key West has to offer!
Half a block from Duval Street, The Banana's Foster Guest House is steps away from Key Wests most famous bars and kitchens. Food is at your finger tips, local’s favorite restaurants, such as First Flight, Bagatelle and Two Friend’s patio are less than a 5 minute walk from your front door. Got a sweet tooth, keep an eye out for Kermit’s Key Lime pie shop in the Historic Seaport known for the best Key Lime Pie in Key West, or some homemade fudge and candy from River Street Sweets.
Forgot something and or need a quick fix, Shorty’s Market has your last minute necessities for your weekend getaway. Just 2 blocks away you can also find Fausto’s food market for locally sourced groceries.
Getting Around: Parking Information: This home has one dedicated parking space on the Simonton Street side of the property. Please park in the space that is labeled "Banana Split". For additional overnight parking please try 204 Simonton Street.
There are a variety of great ways to explore Key West including by bicycle, scooter, golf cart, Uber, Taxi, or by feet. As this unit is located in downtown Key West, many attractions are within walking distance.
Other Things to Note: - Looking to host a larger group? This one bedroom is part of Banana's Foster Guest House, which can accommodate a much larger group of up to 18 guests. - There is no onsite laundry at this property. - About a 15 minute drive to the Airport. - Pet Policy: pets are welcome! Our requirements are as follows: •40lb maximum per pet •$25/per night •2 pet maximum Please let us know if you plan on bringing your pet.
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Damages or excessive mess may incur charges. Pets under 40lbs welcome! $25/per night, max 2 pets.
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Property # 9641241
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
Located by the sea, this apartment is in Key West Historic District, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
Harry S. Truman Little White House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Sloppy Joe's Bar - 4 min walk
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - 3 min walk
Irish Kevin's - 3 min walk
Stinkin Crawfish Key West - 3 min walk
The Bull & Whistle Bar - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$441, 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.
How much is parking at Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Parking, Heated Pool - Banana Split located?
Located in Key West Historic District, this apartment building is steps away from Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery Hemingway Rum Company and Duval Street. Florida Keys Beaches and Mallory Square are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice spot, right near all the activities. Loved that parking was included. There is a lot next door which was charging 20-30/day for parking, so this felt like it was worth having the spot. Overall a very nice place, could use a little paint and new furniture, but we didn’t mind! Would recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our great location and found the property clean and inviting. Your 10/10 rating means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent stay.
Banana Split is super close to everything Duval has to offer
Travis L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our prime location and that Banana Split made your stay even better. It’s great to know you were able to take full advantage of everything Duval Street has to offer.
We hope to welcome you back to Key West soon for another 10/10 experience!
Really nice location. We were able to park on-site and walk to everything we needed. It was clean and had that old world Florida feel we were looking for.
Carolyn B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Great! Thank you Carolyn! The housekeeping team works very hard to ensure you have a clean and ready room to enjoy! Come back and see us again soon! Cheers! Jamie
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us John! Thank you so much for the kind review. I hope we get the chance to host you in the future!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Geri J.
11 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location
The location was great you had Duval St one block and the quaint neighborhood of Old Town. The unit was fine it was clean.
Geri J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Hi Geri, thank you so much for your kind review! This location is great for anything downtown related. We hope to host you again soon! Sara, Brightwild
Nice and cozy place, wry close to Duval street. Clean and comfortable. The street was a bit busy and noisy in the morning so couldn’t sleep in like we had hoped but besides that it was great! Will go again!
Nancy M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Nancy, glad to hear you over all enjoyed your stay and the location of the property!
Thank you,
Camryn
Great location. 3-4 min bike ride to everything.
A bit noisy at night d/t busy street. Gate code didn't work half the time. Glad the other one worked! Had a great time. Recommend!!
Sandra R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the great location and had a wonderful time overall. We apologize for the issues with the gate code and will look into improving that to ensure a smoother experience for future guests. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another great stay!
Our favorite place on Key West is the Monkey Bar and Banana Split is within crawling distance (2 blocks). That's why we chose the same location for my birthday week. Glad to see ongoing efforts to replace some of the sagging wood. The balcony felt a little too soft walking on it so we avoided being out there at the same time.
Alvin W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for you feedback! We appreciate your communication with us! Come back again anytime! Isa Brightwild
Overall was a nice spot to stay for overnight trip. Was not able to get early check-in. Room is a bit old, bed was kind of soft, sofa bed was not too comfortable and squeaked a bit. Bathroom is inside the bedroom so if you have other guests it is a bit hard for them to access the bathroom without passing through the bedroom. Overall location was great and had one dedicated parking spot. Things are a bit old- but overall worked for our trip.
Koy s.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for the insightful review Koy! We try our best to accommodate early check-ins, we cannot always do this because of housekeeping and maintenance schedules. I am happy to hear that you did enjoy your stay with us and I hope we get the chance to host you again in the future!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but...
The location can't be beat but the property is very tired and run down everything including the stairs appeared to be falling apart. The outdoor sitting area was absolutely disgusting and we chose to sit on our little balcony instead. Also, our rental was surface clean but smelled very bad. Even though it's in a great location, we would not stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Hi Jeffery, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry your experience with us didn't match your expectations. We're normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed this. We will use your feedback to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Daniella,
Brightwild
My son and I came down for the weekend to celebrate his birthday. The place was exactly as shown online. Had everything needed. We really enjoyed the private balcony area. The pull out sofa worked for a second bed, met the expectations of one. Very quiet and had the communal soaking pool to ourselves.
Location is absolutely perfect, close to the charter fishing, key west ferry depot, grocery store, and all the bars & restaurants. Nothing is more then a 5 min walk. Communication was kind and prompt. The checkin /checkout process was easy. I will definitely stay here again and look at other properties managed by them.
Marc H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Marc! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jacquelyn S.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Very noisy and could be cleaner
I can’t recommend this place to anyone. It wasn’t very clean (there was a huge dog bone in the pull out sofa) and it was a very noisy location. There were a lot of motorcycles using Simonton street and they were so loud. If that doesn’t bother you, then the location is very close to Duval street and the seaport area.
Jacquelyn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for the insightful review Jacquelyn! I wish you would have made our team aware of the cleanliness concerns you experienced as we would have been more than happy to send out our cleaning team again to address these concerns. This location is one of my favorites! It is so conveniently close to everything so I am happy to hear you enjoyed that!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Charles G.
2 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Poor
59 degrees and not enough blankets
No response or help from provided property manager.
No instructions in property
Charles G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Charles, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We would like to mention that we always encourage guests to communicate any concerns or issues during their stay so that we can address them promptly and ensure a more enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, we didn't receive any reports or complaints from you during your stay, which makes it challenging for us to address these issues retroactively. Daniella, Brightwild
Very nice. Close to Duval Street and attractions. Pool heater did not work. Had to ask for more toilet paper. No kitchen towels. Both entry door and porch door are very warped so we had trouble closing them. Bed very comfortable, couch sleeper, not so much. I think this unit is better suited for 2 people. Parking space was great. The blue gate was also warped and impossible to open. The white gate opened easily but it never locked.the management people were very responsive each time I called.
Kathie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location, comfortable bed, and responsive management. We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the pool heater, doors, and supplies, and we’ll work to address these concerns promptly. We appreciate your input and hope to improve for future stays!
Kind regards,
Jamie
Brightwild
The place was fine, although a bit rundown. The only problem was with the wifi and cable which would come and go. The property team did respond quickly and tried to help but nothing could be done. The signal can be erratic on islands, but it was frustrating. The location is a tad noisy but earplugs work. They’re doing some renovating and began working at 8am, so no sleeping in. The funny thing is that upon leaving, they requested (if we were up to it) to assist the cleaning crew. 🤣 Yeah right!
Melissa R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Melissa, thank you for the insightful review! We are happy to hear that our team was there to be of assistance to you when the internet issue came about. Island internet service is something us locals have learned to be patient with so thank you for being so understanding! Unfortunately, there is no good time to do construction on a year-round tourist island but it does have to be done and is our of our control. We can assure you that you were never expected to assist our cleaning team in preparing the unit for our next guests and are glad you had a smooth, easy check-out. We hope to host you again in the future. Cheers, One of One
We spent 3 nights in banana split and it was a perfect place to stay. No need for a car, you are near everything. The nights can be noisy because you are so close to Duval street but I would definetly stay again.
Lori K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a wonderful review, Lori. We hope to see you again in Paradise! Kind Regards, Key West Vacation Company.
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