Apartment

Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage

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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 344.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Smathers Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage

This property recently fully renovated. Original house was built in 1892. 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with hardwood flooring, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen ,beautiful island decor and great porch located on the White Street.
Just few steps away from the best Cuban coffee shop in Key West and walking distance from beach.
Apartment is fully furnished and have sleeper sofa in living room .

Bedroom has queen size bed with memory foam mattress and fine linens.

This apartment has washer and dryer in the unit.

The health and safety of our guest is very important- current cleaning CDC guidelines has been implemented at our property.
Cleaning service available weekly or bi-weekly on request.

Minimum stay is 28 days.

Property manager

Ieva Barroso
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Key West

Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West, is home to this apartment. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Smathers Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mallory Square - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Island Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Miami Subs - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-breeze Key West Cottage located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

One Month Rental Review

This is probably the cleanest place I have ever stayed. It has everything you will ever need for a long stay. The only thing I had to buy was groceries. The only issue I had was that the ice maker didn't work. The host was there when I checked in and brought in a bag of ice and put it in the freezer. Awesome! I communicated with the host via text message a few times during my stay and always got a reply. It can be a little noisy during the day with traffic, fire and ambulance going by since it's on a main road. It is under the flight path to the airport so the jets can be loud. I am a light sleeper and nighttime was quiet. I was never woken up by any noise. The property is located almost right in the center of the island. Perfect for walking anywhere you need to go. Sandy's Cafe is two doors down and has excellent food. Oasis is across the street and has great food as well. There is a grocery store one block away. There are two gas stations on the corner for anything you may need late at night. I was planning on booking here again next year but decided to go to Orlando instead. I will definitely stay here again next time I come to Key West.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Unique and attractive property with great character, conveniently located

Formerly a humble, raw-wood cabin, this little house has terrific character. (The apartment is actually in the front, with the porch; there's another small one in the rear.) The owners have managed to preserve the character of the house by beautifully refinishing much of the original wood in the living room/kitchenette combination, and especially the complete outside of the house. Everything has been rehabbed: the kitchenette has beautiful wood cabinets, in keeping with the antique wood, and all the latest appliances; the bathroom is completely modern and very attractive; and the cozy bedroom is quiet and nicely appointed. The location is incredibly convenient: within easy walking distance to most of the things you'd want to do in Key West. Though there's a parking place, you won't need a car. The location might feel a bit busy to some (this is not secluded, despite its outer appearance), but the insulation from sound on the outside (part of the rehab, I presume) is most effective. I felt like I was right in the middle of the Key West action, but could always close the door and concentrate at any time of day or night on my writing, the main reason I was there. An extra plus is that the owners work a couple of doors away, and are easily available, should problems or questions arise. This is a wonderful place, and I recommend it very highly!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Sleepless, but not in Seattle

The amenities were as listed and adequate as expected, the property was clean and tidy, even decorated for the Christmas holiday! I found it odd that although these added touches were provided only one garbage bag and one roll of toilet tissue were left for a monthly rental. Also, the refrigerator filter needed to be changed which was supposed to happen the first few days of my stay and hadn’t been when I left. No water nor ice so we added plenty to the plastic recycling for bottled water. You’ll also see in other reviews various comments about the noise, take them seriously. The walls are extremely thin and you literally hear everything. It is located on a rather busy street with several businesses surrounding the unit AND literally within one block from a main road. You’ll hear cars trying to race, traffic galore, airplanes right overhead, other guests talking in the driveway and employees during breaks all from inside. Not to mention the restaurant across the street must have had a private party as music could literally be heard word for word in the back of the unit; grateful for the 10 pm local noise ordinance. What I was not expecting from the listing was this is a duplex, there is another rental with a shared wall (which happens to be the bedroom and bathroom wall in this unit) with a wooden entry gate literally feet from the bedroom window. From all the noises that awoke us during the night I’d expect their side of that wall to be the kitchen area. You heard plates on countertops, drawers opening and closing, the microwave and even knocking on their door at 4 in the morning. Understandably the owner can’t guarantee courteous guests and it could just be my luck, but if I wanted to take that risk I’d have chosen a true condo. There is also a third rental on the property that is completely separate, that wooden entry gate was within feet of the bathroom window. It was rather startling the first time I heard that one, but once identified that unit was really no bother. Parking and foot traffic with all the store fronts plus these three units is quite challenging so plan for that too. Although I’ve stayed in this area several times due to a couple activities I enjoy daily during my stays, I somewhat expect some of the inconveniences listed, the shared wall will most likely prevent me from renting this unit again though.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Earl S.

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

Fantastic Place

Great location, everything you need, fantastic neighborhood. It's a nice walk down US 1 to Duval Street. Easy walk to Southernmost. Great local restaurants and coffee places.. Very clean and well maintained. We will definitely return to this one.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conrad B.

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

White Street Apt.

Great apartment. Great location central to every thing. 10 min bike ride to beach, downtown, shopping. Every thing you need in the apartment Will be back again!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfect for us

This property was perfect for two of us to spend 8 weeks. We enjoyed the neighborhood: close enough to walk and ride our bikes to Mallory Square, Higgs Beach, the library - but a little away from the late night noise. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the cottage was well-stocked, and we especially enjoyed the front porch & rocking chairs. The kitchen/living room is a little dark at night, so if you love to read, you may want book lights. Overall, it was wonderful, and we would LOVE to return!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Comfortable and Convenient

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this cozy Old Town Key West apartment. We worked remotely throughout the month and the apartment was very conducive to working remotely. The bed and furnishings were comfortable and the high-speed Internet access was ideal. It was centrally located giving us lots of options to go to Duval and the beach during our free time as well as easy access to getting groceries. The owner was very responsive to any questions/requests that we made. We look forward to staying here again in the future and highly recommend it!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., La Crosse, Wisconsin

Lovely stay in Key West

We had a wonderful stay in this charming Key West cottage. The location is excellent, within walking distance of everything. We walked to Duval Street, to the wharf, and to White Street Pier, sometimes multiple times a day. Many fabulous restaurants are well within walking distance. The apartment is very nicely furnished, with everything you need. The apartment has fast internet and 2 very nice televisions with Netflix which was a bonus. The appliances and decor are top notch. The furniture and bed are very comfortable. Ieva was very helpful and very accessible for questions. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C., Conroe,Texas

Very very nice cozy cottage!

The cottage was beautiful and convenient to everything...especially Key West Cakes next door not only do they have beautiful desserts and cakes that are awesome they also make the best chicken pot pie‘s… Shepherd piie and lasagna. Oasis across the street is wonderful as well and don’t forget The originalsSandy’s on the corner two doors down . Thanks Leva we had a wonderful time! Sal and Jeannette Conroe,Texas
Stayed 29 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ieva Barroso

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I have been living in Key West since 2001.My husband is born and raised in Key West.We enjoy living and raising our children in paradise. We love travel and we understand what travelers need when they are away from there home.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property in 2006. Original building got damaged short after in hurricane Wilma. In 2010 we moved Building from 819 Olivia street, Key West to today's location 1018 White street. This building was built in 1892 and consider to be part of old historical Key West. In End of 2016 we finally completed full renovation of this beautiful house! We are very proud to say we did it!
This house is ready to accommodate guests who would like to come down to Key West and enjoy relaxed island style living.

Languages:

English, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests