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Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach

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pool
outside patio
kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Key West, FL
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Duval Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Smathers Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach

Experience true tropical Key West living as the locals do in this spacious mid-century private garden oasis home with large swimming pool and poolside entertainment cabana. Located just one block from the beach, Private Pool Garden Villa vacation rental is at once exotic and comfortable. The colorful interior walls with French doors and windows throughout the house become picture frames anchoring the lush tropical garden that surrounds the property.

Authentic tropical style is what this corner lot property offers. A variety of lush foliage peaks over the high lattice topped fence. Bright red blooming bougainvillea vines drape the trellis entrance and then a bricked pathway inside the gate winds its way through the garden and leads to the front door. A variety of mature palm trees provide a rich calm feeling. Beautiful landscape lighting creates an enchanted feeling at night.

Inside the Private Pool Garden home, the spacious open living room/kitchen floor plan, is made to feel even larger with expansive vaulted ceilings and brightly colored walls. An extensive renovation of this mid-century ranch style house was completed in the 1970's to create the beautiful pool, cabana, lush garden, and spacious open living room kitchen floor plan. Now considered "vintage modern" the authentic 70's design is complete with a white painted brick fire place. French doors open to the focal point of this unique home that is most definitely the large salt water swimming pool, complete with poolside cabana and extensive garden.

The floor plan of this home is traditional with all three bedrooms located off the hall that leads from the main living area. This home provides two master bedrooms - one bedroom with a king size bed, one with a queen size bed, both have en-suite bathroom. A unique added feature is a bricked courtyard outside the blue master bedroom and little intriguing garden space for relaxation. The other Master, paneled in classic Dade County Pine, features a solarium which practically brings the outdoors inside.

The third (spare) bedroom, also off the hall, is cozy and has a tropical forest view of the garden. Bedding is a trundle bed that offers one or two twins. The half bath (i.e. sink and toilet) are directly across the hall from the third bedroom.

Bedding Summary:

1 king size bed, 1 Queen size bed, and a trundle bed (2 twins).

Special Features: Very large salt water swimming pool (a Key West rarity,) and fun outdoor cabana entertaining area; Close to the beach.

Amenities: Large swimming pool (heat optional) with large garden, fenced yard, full kitchen, A/C, W/D, color cable TV, BBQ grill, C/D player and stereo. Linens and towels provided, easy neighborhood parking next to house. Pets allowed, restrictions apply.

Area: The property is very unique for a Key West weekly rental in that it is located in a quiet residential area away from most vacation rentals that are licensed to rent weekly. Situated on corner lot, there are neighbors only on one side. There is plenty of room to lounge at the pool in the large garden area.Located on the south side of the island in the beachside neighborhood, the houses on this street are less than a five minute walk to Higgs Memorial Beach. It's not unusual to see folks walking or biking to the beach in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. Enjoy the paved biking and walking path stretches along the beaches, beach volleyball, tennis, pickleball and bocce. Famous laid back Salute Restaurant on the Beach has great food and a full bar. The Civil war fort, West Martello Tower is the home of the Key West Garden Club, a gorgeous place to visit, and a beautiful place to stage a beach wedding.

Activities: Beach, shopping, restaurants, museums, sailing, boating, snorkeling, diving, theatre, night life, family activities. Close access to Old Town.

Restrictions: The property will not tolerate smoking inside. The property is located in a residential neighborhood and is definitely not suitable for staging loud parties. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian.

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.

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VHKW - Vacation Homes of Key West
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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

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 by the sea, this holiday home is in Beachside, a neighbourhood in Key West. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center 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

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Duval Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southernmost Point - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Smathers Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salute! On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Southernmost Beach Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach have a pool?

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

Is Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach located?

Located in Beachside, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Duval Street and South Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Great time in Key West

We enjoyed the house and pool/cabana area. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

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

Christmas break

Great property with really nice pool and outdoor area. Close to beach and walkable to Duval Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Perfect location pool and patio are awesome

The house has everything you would need. Plenty of room, nice quiet neighborhood, minus the roosters.. but its Key West so... The pool and patio were highlights of our trip! Only negative, dont do laundry when you are home. Machine is annoyingly loud
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erelio P.

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

Great stay

Our family of 4 had a great time in this lovely home. I would recommend to anyone who wants a quiet and peaceful vacation .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louie R.

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

Private, Beautifully landscaped and a Big Pool

The house was beautifully landscaped which provide privacy and a resort like feeling. The pool is heated and one of the biggest I have seen in Key West. It long and about 3 feet to 8 feet deep. Loves the 2 large master bedrooms the third room was small and didn’t have its own bath. Great size and very reasonable priced. A little farther from the Duval but very quiet at night. Very clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

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

Loved it

Just as pictured, great property had a nice romantic vacation with my boyfriend! He even surprised me and had them plan out a beautiful flower display with roses and balloons for my birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Great house to stay at

We had a great vacation at this house. The pool was larger and deeper than we expected, which was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great Place!

Cute place. As you enter thru front gate, you have lots of landscaping and pool off to the side. Chickens with babies roam thru the yard occasionally adding to the character and ambiance. Simple yet welcoming interior with plenty of amenities. We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK D.

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

Nice and quiet

The setting was wonderful and perfect atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Awesome Property

The property was very nice. Especially the private pool and garden. Amazing cabana. There were 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuites and 1 smaller bedroom. The smaller bedroom had a trundle bed that when in use, blocked the door. This room would've been better served with bunk beds. The official listing says no assigned parking, which is technically true. However, there are 2 spots directly in front of the gate to this property and we used one spot all week. The other spot was not used by anyone. All the other properties in this area also had spots by their front entrances so although there is technically not assigned parking, it unofficially belonged to this property so there is no worries at all about parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect girls trip

We loved everything about this home. You truly felt like you were in a library in the jungle. I know that sounds odd, but trust me the tranquility was perfect. Private outdoor patio with the pool was the absolute best place to be in the evenings. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms. My new favorite place in Key West.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary G.

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

Perfect Stay

This Private villa was a vacation come true. From our own private pool to the forest-like private entrance to the villa, this whole-house stay was all but perfect. Everything was as listed! Spacious inside. All amenities included! We were greeted by iguanas, lizards, and a rooster who cam by daily we named Ruby the Red. Inside, we never experienced any animals or bugs. The villa was also within 5 mins walk to Higgs beach and about a 10 min drive to Duval Street. Our family would definitely 100% stay again at this perfect villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Very nice !

However we didn’t like the maintenance crews showing up at the property unscheduled. Our Privacy was interrupted more than once.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alex W.

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

Great, but...

Property is very nice and clean. Everything is as you would hope to be, which is great, except... The number 1 problem is the 3rd Bedroom! While it does have a small closet I can see that this barely qualifies as a room for 2 adults. 2 kids or 1 adult but Absolutely not 2 adults! This room has a single bed with a trundle bed that rolls underneath the single bed for storage. This trundle bed has a frame that can raise it's height to meet the initial single bed so essentially you have 2 single beds pushed together. If you choose to do this then you CANNOT OPEN or CLOSE THE BEDROOM DOOR! The closest bathroom is in the hallway just outside of this 3rd bedroom so you obviously want ease if access to the bathroom which means that you need to lower the trundle bed and slide it under the stationary single bed JUST so you can open the bedroom door! In this 3rd bedroom a bunk bed would be better for 2 adults rather than this trundle bed. Otherwise, I would absolutely stay here a
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Cordell L.

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

Lackluster

While dropping off our luggage, we quickly walked around the home and noticed a few things out of place. There was a large piece of duct tape on the whirlpool bathtub stating ‘Wet Caulk. Do Not use until Oct 27’ It was now November 3rd. Also the side panel on the whirlpool tub was barely attached. We noticed a light fixture in the same bathroom on a shelve that still needed to be installed. As well as screws and a fixture in the laundry room and what appeared to some type of outside vent laying on the ground outside. Just as we were leaving two very kind gentleman appeared and stated they were in fact completing some projects in the home. They were very accommodating and gave us some great spots to check out. We were surprised to see these areas were still left unfinished upon return, but hoped none of these areas would hinder our stay. As we were unpacking we heard a continuous scrapping sound coming from the master bed room. We initially thought it might be overgrown foliage but were surprised to see more people spackling and working on the side of the home. They were just finishing up for the day and wished us well. We continued to enjoy the home and all of the amenities throughout the week. The backyard with the outdoor living room is defiantly the high point of the home. We were surprised to learn that a pest control company would be coming at some point on the last day of our stay to complete a monthly treatment. While asking questions regarding the areas and timeframe about the Pest Control Company, the initial team member from Vacation Rentals seemed pretty bothered and refused to share any information. The next day, while waiting on a reply we found two American Cockroaches in the kitchen. One was dead and the other nearly dead. I had again reached back out to Vacation Rentals to share our concern and was told these arear. Since we still had several days left in the home and were uneasy about having to deal with the potential of more roaches, I reached back out for a resolution. Vacation Rentals stated that the would share this with the pest control company son they would pay close attention to this area. Ensuring each person feels welcome in a clean and comfortable home needs to be the top priority. We felt like a hinderance.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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