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

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Key West

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Key West, within a 15-minute walk of Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Southernmost Point and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mallory Square.

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 - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mangia Mangia - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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

SPECIALS RUNNING NOW!
October 14-17 @ 115.lodg +
Mid wk. November at 169. lodg + extras
11-11 to 11-13, 11-17 to 11-20, 11-24
to 11-26 & 12-1 to 12-3
Jan. 16 to 21 @ 245.lodg +

FEB & MARCH WKLY sat to sat with 12% OFF Lodging +


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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a tennis court on site, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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 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
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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See specials running now in description below Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

derek a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great locationPlace looked like picsGreat host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time, staying in this little house. Nice neighborhood, within a mile walk to our snorkeling excursions and Duval street for dinner. Owners are quick to respond to our questions. Easy check in and check out processes. Will stay here again the next time we are in key west.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wallace L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is very convenient and parking was easy, which made getting around simple. The house is basic, with older furniture and appliances. The sofa in the living room could use repair, and it would have been nice to have essentials like shampoo provided.The main challenge we experienced was with check-in, as we didn’t receive the instructions beforehand and had to spend some time reaching the host to get access. Once inside, the stay was fine, but smoother communication and a few updates to the home would make the experience much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a little lovely time here. The space worked great for visiting Duval St and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay once again. We’ve started here many times and there’s far too many positives to list here. A few highlights at the great property owner, the location, easy to get to and from, comfortable bed, large shower area, and amenities anyone needs for a stay. The neighborhood is quiet and many options nearby like laundry needs and a great cup of Cuban coffee and sandwich while you wait. This place has all you need with a full kitchen, futon couch if needed, and starter supplies for the kitchen or bath and all this without the ridiculous pricing some owners charge for less of a place. Everything you want to do in Key West is outdoors so all you need is comfortable and usable space to stay and refresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James W.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dead R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Simple check in, clean, quiet, and cozy. Comfy beds and fluffy towels. Within walking or biking distance of just about everything. Loved having my morning coffee on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Okay, but not really that good

This is a fine low budget place to stay, especially if you intend to spend no time at the house lots of things were just not quite right here Simple things like the oven doesn’t work or the patio furniture is broke or no batteries in the any clocks in the house or the fact that just about every thing with an electric cord was unplugged,or no Kleenex or holes in the shower curtain, strong musty smell that we couldn’t get rid of and silly us, we thought there would actually be soap in the house, but there wasn’t we had to go buy our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

My husband and I had a great time staying. Lots of things to do in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to relax

We decided to take a week off in Key West. Marilyn was extremely accomadating as our dates changed. We had a slight communication glich as emails didnt get read. Once we connected, it was great. The house was just right for 2 people. It was a quiet neighborhood, so we got a lot of sleep! We could have walked to most activites, however im waiting for knee replacement surgery, so we drove downtown and to all sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Such a great location. Cozy charming place to stay! Centrally located. I would strongly suggest renting bikes to get around with ease. I will stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonita S., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was in perfect walking distance to get to downtown Key West. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. And the host was so welcoming and approachable about anything we needed. Thanks for a lovely Key West adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

L B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

Se enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Vrbo made communication a little complicated at first, but when I spoke to Marilyn she made everything easy. She’s an amazing host with a beautiful home. If you get the opportunity to book it you won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay here in Key West. We were able to walk to everything, but you will be putting in some miles. We had to check in later than check in time, but the cleaning people explained they were busy and traffic caused issues. The host called us to let us know when it was ready, which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daneen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Key west

We enjoyed our stay very much. The time went too quickly. Communication with the host was excellent. The weather was beautiful and the place was cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Allison, Grand Haven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room met our needs. It was clean and comfortable. The owner did a great job of communicating everything we needed to know. Everything was walkable, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah M., Rock Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lesa, Elmhurst

Travelled with partner
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

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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