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Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio

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Varela St. downstairs front porch
your very own full length front porch
fully furnished kitchen with stained glass window
view from living room looking into the kitchen area
bedroom with queen bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Duval Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • South Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio


ALSO WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK----ASK ABOUT OUR COVID & STORM POLICIES

SO!
Come enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand of the Tropical island paradise of Historic, fun filled Key West.
You will love staying in this great location where 90% of the people are locals
They each have an interesting Key West tale to tell and are a warm, friendly and diverse group. Here you will absorb the ambiance that made Key West what it is today. Varela St Retreat is located in the historic Old Town section away from the hustle and buste of noisy Duval St.
There is free parking on the sides of the street in designated areas.
It is only 1/2 mile to the closest beach and a 7 minute walk to Duval the main street. It is less than 1 block to the White Street art gallery district, the grocery, laundry, shops, restaurants, park and more.
Go ahead and kick your feet up and make yourself at home! You are about to enter Varela St Retreat. Here you will have your very own private full front porch to enjoy. It is a good place to eat, exchange local gossip or just plain curl up and read a good book.
The apartment features a luxurious oversized shower, full kitchen, internet, cable and more.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Marilyn Henley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Strongly suggest purchasing hurricane insurance, as owner is not liable if reservation cannot be completed due to hurricane.
The following are forbidden inside: smoking, pets and parties.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Key West

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southernmost Point - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mallory Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Island Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Key West Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feb 3-10 $245 off the rates close beach full kitchen & patio 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. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Location Location Location

It is a perfect location and has great neighbors. We rented bikes and parked the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia A.

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

Quaint, convenient & clean

This property is centrally located and we easily biked around to everything. There were restaurants and a gas station in walking distance. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and neighbors were friendly and quiet. The bed was so comfortable, and the adjustable head of bed was so nice! I feel the price may have been on the high side due to Spring Break. I’d like to stay again and hope the price may be more reasonable in other times of the year.Overall, we loved the place and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dina L.

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

Good value for a short trip (3 nights)

We needed a reasonably priced spot to sleep while visiting Key West for the first time and this fit the bill. We drove in from Miami, so had a car to manage - parking is an issue! There are few open spots for visitors, so plan accordingly. Great coffee spot right around the corner and a few walking distance eating places if not staying near the Duval Street center at dinner time. Would benefit from a little more local information in the space (Notebook of menus, maps, top tourist spots, checkout information, etc) to help orient the first time visitor, but the host was very responsive when we had a problem during the stay. Good trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

January in Key West

Had enjoyable three day visit in Key West. Stayed in comfortable little VRBO house apartment in southern part of Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

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

Quiet location

Quiet, small apartment that is close to everything if using a bike. The bed was comfortable, apartment clean, and met all our needs. The only downside was not much space to park 2 bikes. We struggled to find space each night to lock up our bikes. The host was very responsive and easy to reach for any needs or questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

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

Great location

Once we parked we didn’t move our car for the entire stay. We were able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lesa

Liked: Communication
The location, size and layout were excellent. For the cost, however, it was lacking in cleanliness, and shabby, bleach-stained bath towels, and as others have mentioned, the lack of shampoo, soap, a dish towel and dish drainer, are unacceptable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Dry Tortugas trip

Location and property were perfect for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great location!

Had a great time, neighborhood is fantastic. Enjoyed the front porch and being able to walk everywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Key West Birthday

This is the perfect place for a 3 day trip to Key West. Very cute in a quiet neighborhood. You do have to walk a little to Duval Street which was fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRANDY E.

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

Great Stay!

Location is great. Bed is comfortable. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

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

Another Great One

We always stay at this location when available. There’s another one at the rear of the property and it was a good spot but we’re spoiled by this one. We’ve stayed here so much it is almost like a second home. It’s well appointed, the shower is huge and the place is cozy and has the lived in feel to it. There’s plenty of basics in the kitchen, full size fridge and stove, the bed is outstanding and adjustable, and there’s even beach chairs to use while staying. Marilyn is a great host and super responsive. She makes sure you’re notified of anything or takes care of issues as soon as possible if something comes up. We had no problems and will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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

Excellent location

Very walkable. Cozy comfortable place. Cute and safe neighborhood. Setup well for cooking. AC pumps some good cold air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

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

Key West Best

We always love our stay at this location. Marilyn is a wonderful host and treats her return visitors very well. The place is located just a few blocks from anything you want to do in Key West, very cute and comfortable place, and meets our needs perfectly. We love the friendliness of the neighbors and the home is very well maintained.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer B.

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

Cute spot for a Key West weekend

Key West Retreat provided a cute home base for our weekend on the island. The location is convenient if you want to walk/bike around Key West. The neighborhood was quiet and safe, we felt right at home. Rooms were pleasant and the porch was a nice extra touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROGER B.

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

Quaint and quiet

Small but big enough, clean and comfortable.parking was a bit of a challenge as there is no designated parking spot for the unit. But we got it worked out. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous host!

The property was just as described and a very quiet neighborhood. Felt like i lived there for those few days. It is a positioned equal distance from everything! Host communicated well, even helped me recover a necklace i left in the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an amazing little spot, so close to Duval and some very good local restaurants! Will definitely be staying again if available when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Key West Guys trip

Stayed here with my 12 year old son and had a great Memorial Day Weekend in Key West! The place is quaint but very tidy and convenient / central to all parts of the island. Just as advertised, and communication with owner was great. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryon S.

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

Just right for us!

First of the property is very nice and had everything you could need for a stay in key west. Its about a 15m walk from DuVal which is just far enough away from the nightlife. The host was communicative and we had absolutely no issues. Awesome stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LBrian M., Green Bay, WI

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

Key west gem

This was our third time staying at this location. It is as described and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JD D.

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

Weekend getaway

Overall, we were satisfied, however, the mattress was too soft, our hips (and we are not old by any means) were hurting every morning from being sunken in the soft mattress. The rugs and the couch could have been cleaned or replaced (stained all over). The smell could have been better too. However, the kitchen and bathroom were cleaned, very well stocked with clean towels and pots and pans and appliances. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evangelos (Vang) I.

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

Great location and nice place to stay

We spent a week in Key West at this nice little main floor one bedroom suite. The location is great, and walkable to anywhere you might want to go in Key West. Parking was pretty easy...always found a spot within a 1/2 block. The area is safe and quiet, but really easy to get to all the great sites and the beaches. If you are considering a trip to Key West, Marilyn's place is a great place to stay. Thank you, Marilyn for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great location

Great neighborhood close to everything
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

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

Holiday Relaxation

This was our 3rd stay at this location. We adore the amenities, proximity to attractions, beach, and nearby Cuban coffee. The property owner is very committed to her guests feeling welcome and makes you feel she’s happy you’re staying in her home. It’s perfect for a couple looking to get away and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn Henley

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Marilyn has owned the home since 1981 and loves to welcome visitors from near and far to CeKey West.

Why they chose this property

If you want to get the feel of what it's like to live in Key West and like to stay in a homey environment complete with kitchen, living area and either deck or front porch. This is a good match for you. It will accommodate 4 people but I think it works best for 2 adults simply because it is about 500 square feet.

What makes this property unique

Central location with front porch.

Languages:

English

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