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Old Town Key West - Historic & Charming - 2 Blks From Duval

Old Town Key West - Historic & Charming - 2 Blks From Duval

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\Turtle House view from Thomas Street
Turtle House kitchen and dining room
Turtle House kitchen
Turtle House front loft (queen bed)
Turtle House full bathroom

Overview of Old Town Key West - Historic & Charming - 2 Blks From Duval

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Key West, FL
  • Popular LocationDuval Street4 min walk
  • Popular LocationErnest Hemingway Home and Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthernmost Point12 min walk
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Loft

Living Room

Living Room 2

Master Loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Old Town Key West - Historic & Charming - 2 Blks From Duval

OVERVIEW
The Turtle House is a 100+ year old recently completely renovated “Conch” house. The house can be described as having “an open, crisp, private space”. The house has two (2) gabled ceilings, which creates a contemporary, spacious living environment. The downstairs floor is Golden Oak Pergo. All window, door, and floor trim is turn of the century style, and all windows are 6/6 double-hung sash.

The house has a secured Wi-Fi network, a Sony 32' flat screen HDTV, and two (2) Samsung 26' flat screen HDTVs. The house has central air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and access to a stacked washer and dryer. There is a stainless steel propane barbecue located on the pool deck.

The house can comfortably accommodate a maximum of five (5) guests - who are comfortable sharing an open living environment.

FIRST FLOOR
The kitchen, dining, living, and bathroom are located on the first floor. An architectural beam containing LED lighting extends the entire length of the house. The bathroom, located off the living room, is completely new and has recessed LED lighting, a full shower, and a pedestal sink. There are two (2) sets of French doors providing access to the rear courtyard where the 8'x10' heated Jacuzzi is located.

KITCHEN
The contemporary galley kitchen is new with maple cabinets, black Zimbabwe granite counter tops, stainless steel single compartment sink, and the ceiling has recessed LED lighting. Kitchen equipment includes an under the counter Sub-Zero refrigerator, an under the counter Sub-Zero freezer with ice maker, a stainless steel gas range, garbage disposal, Quasar microwave, and Braun coffee maker, Krupps toaster, dishes, flatware, glasses (service for 6), pots, pans, and basic cooking utensils.

DINING ROOM
The dining room has a glass dining room table with seating for four (4), and a maple with black Zimbabwe granite service credenza - complete with wine rack.

LIVING ROOM
The living room has two (2) queen size sleeper sofas, a relaxing chair, a Sony 32' flat screen HDTV, DVR, a Sony DVD/CD player, DVR, and an Onkyo receiver.

MASTER LOFT
A stair case is used to access the master loft sleeping area. The loft has a queen size bed and a Samsung 26' flat screen HDTV.

GUEST LOFT
A staircase is used to access the guest loft sleeping area. The loft has a full size bed and a Samsung 26' flat screen HDTV.

All linens and towels are furnished.

COMMON ELEMENTS
The five (5) house compound is private and secure with a 25' x 10' heated pool including a 5' x 10' heated Jacuzzi. In addition, there is a 10' x 8' heated Jacuzzi. There are brick walkways, and a 40' x 10' sun deck, including a stainless steel propane barbecue, chaise lounges for sunbathing and relaxing; and tables and chairs for dining. Throughout the property there is secured wireless internet access, and cctv security monitoring. The design of the property lends itself perfectly for small gatherings with friends and family.

LANDSCAPING
The landscaping is lush including various palm species, Poinciana, Spanish limes, avocado, bananas, hibiscus, bougainvillea, halliconias, bromeliads, and orchids, brick walkways.

EXCELLENT LOCATION
The house is located in Old Town Key West at the corner of Thomas and Angela Streets - (2) blocks west of the center of Duval Street in one of the oldest sections of Key West; (4) blocks east of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park/Beach, the best beach and picnic area in Key West. The gated compound is within easy walking or biking distance to everything in Old Town Key West, Duval Street, and the best entertainment and dining on the island.

CHICKENS & ROOSTERS
The City of Key West protects chickens and roosters, and considers them as part of the history and charm of Key West. As a result, Key West and many of the islands throughout the Florida Keys have free-range chickens and roosters. You will definitely see and hear chickens and roosters during your stay in Key West. Some visitors to Key West love them, and some visitors hate them - personally, I enjoy them best roasted, with plantains, and black beans and rice!

we offer weekly and monthly stay discounts

Property manager

Steven Justi
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house arrival and departure information, house and property rules, and guest registration will be emailed to the guest prior to arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Key West

This vacation home is located in Old Town Key West, a neighborhood 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. USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum and Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Map
Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 4 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 5 min walk
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 11 min walk
  • Southernmost Point - 12 min walk
  • Mallory Square - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Parrot Bar - 4 min walk
  • 801 Bourbon Bar - 5 min walk
  • Bourbon Street Pub - 4 min walk
  • Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - 3 min walk
  • Blue Heaven - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house Great location
this is our second stay at the same home. We love the house, it has everything we needed for our week stay. Location couldn't be better. communication with the owner was almost instant.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place!
We absolutely loved this VRBO. Never been to the Keys and we couldn't have asked for a better place. The location was fantastic along with the house itself. We parked our vehicle and never had to get into it again until we left. Restaurants, bars, shopping, site seeing were all outside are door. We will definitely be booking this place again. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Perfect for Spring Break Trip with Kids
The house was fantastic. It’s within walking distance of all of great restaurants, including upscale bars that make “To Go” drinks that can be enjoyed poolside (the pool in the pictures), wile reading a book in peace and quiet. We have stayed at several family nice resorts with large pools, and what I loved about this is that our 9 year old said “Mom - this is so fancy.! And it’s not crowded.” To set expectations, the pool isn’t anything over-the-top, but that’s part of what makes it so nice. Kids have enough room to put on a mask and swim around - (my son could touch the bottom on his tippy-toes for about half of the length). It’s very manageable as a parent who wants to get R & R - in my view, it was a win-win. Our teenager daughter also loved this spot. It’s a safe neighborhood, which allowed us to give her freedom to explore. We let the kids each have a loft room to themselves, and we slept in the queen sized bed in the lower sitting area. This area also has a couch,table, etc. to watch TV, which we did as a family before bedtime. In the morning, the hot tub (also private and clean) is only 3 steps outside the door. The owner left detailed instructions and takes pride in making sure everything equates to a great experience. Will stay here again when we come to Key West if there is a availability.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
We had a ladies trip and the place couldn’t have been more perfect. Having the pool and hot tub just made everything that much better:) The location is so close to everything but a couple streets back so you have privacy and no noise late night. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much-needed get-away
This property could not have been more perfect for our family trip to Key West. The excellent location made it possible for us to fully explore the town without renting a car. Our kids could keep to their own schedule, which allowed everyone some flexibility, and we enjoyed coming together in the afternoon to enjoy the pool/hot tub. The other guests were very considerate and friendly. The Turtle House also has a small front porch where we had coffee every morning and people-watched. The house is close enough to lots of action but far enough away that we felt tucked into a pleasant residential area. Steven was an excellent host who clearly takes pride in the property and goes to a lot of effort to maintain it beautifully.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steven Justi

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I travel as often as possible, with my beautiful partner (who completes me) - we always seem to gravitate to water and interesting places. We enjoy historic settings, renovating old buildings, good people, and a nice bottle of wine (...or two).

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is alive, dynamic, and surrounded by Key West History - unquestionably the most intact Old Town Key West neighborhood on the island. There are excellent restaurants within walking distance, and Duval Street is only two blocks from the property - close enough, yet far enough away! Ft. Zachary Taylor, located only two blocks to the west of the property, is a National Historic Park and boasts the nicest beach with the best sunsets on the island.

What makes this property unique

Local character is preserved. Authentic Key West experience.

Languages:

English

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