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Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen

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TV
Beach
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen


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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.

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Property manager

Marilyn Henley

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the neighborhood

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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 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 Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this vacation home 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 mi (2 km).

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Spec.@159.+ 5-14 to 16 and 5-19 to 21 + extras Close to beach plus kitchen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Excellent property in a great neighborhood! Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

Great neighborhood close to everything
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

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

8/10

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

This was a great house with a great location. Our goal was to walk everywhere, which was accomplished.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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