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Authors of Key West Guest House

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Artist, Ground Floor

Artist, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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McCullers, Ground Floor

McCullers, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at Authors of Key West Guest House in Key West (Old Town Key West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Duval Street and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thai Island Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mac’s Sunset and Tiki Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street
Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a water dispenser.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from June to July
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Authors Guest House is the most amazing place we have ever stayed in. The front desk staff were super friendly and helpful. They were also accommodating to our need to check out remotely. The cottage that we were in was super comfy and cozy. Everything was relatively close to the cottage. The most stressful part of Key West is finding parking and even that was made easy for us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little slice of island paradise! The small cottage and property were nice, cozy, and a great price. Nothing fancy or brand new. We stayed in the Williams cottage and loved our own, private porch and a place to cook if we wanted to make our own meals. The property grounds were tropical with lush plants and landscaping and small pool. The property had breakfast in the morning, which was nice to have a quick bite. There was also ice with filtered water available near the office, providing convenience and keeping us hydrated without having to use a lot of water bottles. We would recommend if you’re looking for a cozy, reasonably priced space that provides a quiet, private space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriyella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nelho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were much noise during nighttime from guest above our bedroom. And the receptionist was very antipathetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's good i will book again the parking was just not good but the place is good i will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to the Keys. Love the quaintness. I would stay here again and recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the facilities, the breakfast was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked the Hemingway cottage. Was advertised as having a full size refrigerator- it wasn't. Advertised on site and street parking- 2 spaces on site is what they have. Everything else is street. When we told them there were ants, we were informed that it's the season for them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place

Very nice place, it's simple but well maintained and well located. Free parking is a ++ considering how difficult is to park in Key West. Continental breakfast was simple but good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a girls’ weekend! Great location! We could walk or take short Uber rides everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check in was a breeze. Grounds were peaceful, beautiful and quiet. A little slice of paradise! We were in the Artist room. Perfect, quaint, clean. My only suggestion would be to add some hooks. Anywhere. To hang towels, etc. Hooks are a girls best friend. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place

Cute little resort that’s not too far from all the action of duval street. Could walk but not in the hot summer. Cheap fast uber ride if needed. Room was spacious and clean. Some of the furniture is outdated and the pool is a bit small. Otherwise great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I’m definitely returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very private, clean & comfy. Near restaurants, grocery, bus stops to Duval St etc. Staff very friendly & efficient. Next to street, but traffic qieted down at bedtime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the nights👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sankar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaunn, Cape Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Nice breakfast and plenty of free parking in the street Can have more lighting in the room, gets a little dark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was an ok stay and met our needs. Check in was easy and well organised. Limited breakfast buffet and as it was raining and we were using the sofa bed, we had nowhere to sit and eat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025