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CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 143334 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Key West, Florida
  • Duval Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

Bath 1 Ensuite

Bath 2 Hall Adjacent

Bath 3 Ensuite

Bath 4 Ensuite

Bath 5 Ensuite

Bath 6 Ensuite

Bath 7 Ensuite

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location

The Mansion, circa 1840’s is a lovingly restored and renovated three story Classic Folk Victorian home with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The house interior recently received a new coat of paint, new furnishings and some additional redecorating projects were completed.

The Mansion and its beautiful pool and outdoor living space is ideal for large family gatherings or intimate corporate getaways. This private, secure vacation property is steps away from famous Duval Street, the historic seaport and everything that old town Key West has to offer.

Upon entering you will notice the beautiful, 12’ high original ceilings. There is a traditional front parlor living room, a family room, dining room, and a kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances. There are also two bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor.

The first bedroom has a new queen size bed. The bedroom bathroom is ensuite. This bathroom has a tub/ shower combination with a dramatic high tiled archway above. The original solarium is now home to a unique bedroom with Cuban tile floors and an ample king size bed. The bathroom is across from this bedroom and has a tiled walk-in shower.

The banister from the 1890’s and the beautiful chandelier will guide you up the staircase to the four bedrooms and four bathrooms that are on the second floor.
The front bedroom has a queen size bed and French doors leading to the balcony that spans the entire width of the house. This balcony offers a wonderful view of the historic neighborhood’s streetscape below. The ensuite bathroom is finished in tile and has a walk-in shower.

The west bedroom offers a king size bed. The room has knotty pine wainscoting, original Dade County Pine wood planked floors, and large sash windows. The bathroom is also ensuite with a tile walk-in shower.

The east bedroom contains a king size bed and features island style wicker furnishings. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower.

The back bedroom has a modern aesthetic with a king size bed and two sets of French doors leading to the back balcony overlooking the outdoor living space and swimming pool. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a tiled walk-in shower.

The third floor offers a unique, private, split-level suite with its own media area, wet bar with expansive countertops, king size bed nook, an additional sleeping space, and a full bathroom. The suite has beautiful hardwood floors and offers an inviting private balcony with a view of the pool area. The bathroom’s two skylights are a unique feature bringing in the natural light.

A bonus privacy and safety feature of this house is an exterior back staircase to the second and third floors. The exterior also offers outdoor living at its tropical finest.

Guests will enjoy the spacious sun deck and the large swimming pool. The Mansion’s outdoor space is perfect for lounging, grilling and poolside dining and entertaining. The large swimming pool may be heated in the cooler months and delightfully refreshing during the rest of the year.

The Mansion Bedding Summary:
• 1st Floor - 1 King, 1 Queen size bed
• 2nd Floor- 4 King
• 3rd Floor – 1 King

The Mansion Parking:
Two off-street parking spaces

Although completely separate and private, the Mansion is on the Watson House Grand Estate. Should you need additional accommodations for a larger group or if you just wish to spread out, the gate in the southeast rear corner of the pool area can be unlocked and opened to the Villa at the Watson House Estate adding another pool area, four bedrooms and bathrooms for your enjoyment. Click on The Watson House Grand Estate for details.

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Rent Key West Vacations
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Key West

Located in Key West, this vacation home is in the city center. 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 The Kite House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mallory Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Willie T's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mattheessen's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack Flats - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location have a pool?

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

Is CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and Florida Keys Beaches. Mallory Square and South Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family Vacation House

Great place for our extended family to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne D.

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

Key West vaca

It was a wonderful experience and the stay in this house was amazing. It is big and beautiful and had plenty of room for 14 of us. It was in the middle of everything and in walking distance to all things. We couldn’t have asked for a better place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

Historic home

Fabulous house, especially the third floor suite. Pool and back deck were used a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

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

Fraternity and Friends

We gathered 13 people for a mini-fraternity reunion. We loved that every bedroom had a bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped. The third floor suite was especially nice. The property was in a great location to walk to everything we wanted to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

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

Fantasy Fest 2024

Perfect location and property for the group of 14 we had. Everything went as smooth as could be. Property description dead on and overall excellent trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaRea T.

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

Spacious house

Spacious house with plenty of rooms. Nice pool area. Kitchen is very small but we didn’t cook much so not a problem for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Plenty of room and good location

We liked the fact that we all had our own bedrooms and bathrooms. All the beds we used were king size. Pool was refreshing as well
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

BEAUTIFUL

14 of us stayed here the house is beautiful with plenty of room! Perfect location and the company was very accomidating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great house for a large group in Key West !

House was great. Best location. Well equipped kitchen, pool was clean and communication with property was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Watson House Stay

Nice big house everyone had their own space. Location is close to Duval street and easy access to all bars and resturants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Celebration

Wonderful home for a large gathering. Private rooms and baths allowed everyone the privacy they needed. Truly enjoyed our stay. Jan @ KW Rentals was amazing and super helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael T.

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

great house for large party

Great, been going to key west for 25 years, The house was great but the maintenance on the house was really bad, from the busted tile all over the house, the fridge not cold,not working rite, to the pool deck broke and busted , so house great, key west great, maintenance bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

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

Family Time

The house was very impressive. The location could not have been better. We were a family of 13. The 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms were perfect for our group. From myself, my sons, my daughters in law to my grandchildren all agreed it was the trip of a lifetime
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew G.

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

Family Vacation

Can’t beat the location and accommodations for a larger group. Only very small downsides were the beddings were a little dirty and the floors were very dirty. Everything else was great and would definitely stay there again with a large group. One consideration is the location is close to Duval St and a fire house so don’t expect to have quiet evenings. A great place to enjoy the nightlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shari S.

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

Great location and LOTS of room!

We loved it, mostly. GREAT location, great house, six ensuites and another bedroom. Large family of thirty-somethings and a couple of small children. The bedroom space was a big pro. Outdoor/pool area was our favorite hangout space. Kitchen is super small and needs an upgrade. Floors could have been cleaner (rest of house felt very clean).
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadet W.

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

Perfect downtown location

We loved the location of this house. Walkable to downtown and watersports activities that are mostly around the Hyatt hotel. The bedrooms were great, once you figured out the layout. (Second floor is a tad tricky as you have to walk through a bedroom to reach the back bedroom). Plenty of lounge areas. But if you plan to cook meals for your entire group, it get's a bit tricky. Kitchen is pretty small and a bit short of equipment (e.g. only one oven tray) and the indoor dining table only sits 8 but we made it work. As we had two families staying in this house, we had 2 cars (we like to drive around to the other islands as well). The house behind us, sharing the same drive way, had a massive suburban, so getting in and out was a huuuge challenge. Or when they had a delivery driver block the drive way (and not open their door to accept their delivery for a good 30 min) with his car so we could not access it at all. So unless you are like us and use the car to explore other parts of the keys, I would advise not to rent a car at all, and just walk or bike it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michele M.

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

Family Trip

We are a growing family with three adult sons two of which are married and an adult daughter. One son has two children, 16 months and three years old. There were 9 adults and two children. The house was in a great location and many bedrooms and baths. Only drawback was the third floor. The temperature did not get below 85 degrees. We emailed and text with management that were sending people out; however, it still didntlower the temperature so its best not to account for that area. Its a large area but too warm to stay up there of sleep due to the heat. Even multiple fans didnt help lower the temperature. Otherwise stay was enjoyable and eventful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Key West Guys Trip

First time at this property. Great communication even when I sucked at it. They continued to reach out to me and that was much appreciated. We go to KW yearly for a big guys trip. This place was the best we have ever stayed in 14 years of doing this trip. Each spacious comfortable bedroom had its own bathroom aligned with it. TV was only streaming options but we all had our personal accounts. The villa rental is also on this property and they thought our pools was theirs. Super cool people so we all hung out and used it as a common pool. Great location. Easy walk to our fun places.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rent Key West Vacations

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We are a dedicated team of professionals who want to ensure you have a great vacation experience in Key West. We are happy to give our opinions of best activities and restaurants/bars to enhance your stay in Key West. For nearly 30 years of experience, Rent Key West Vacations has been managing properties here on our beautiful island and sharing them with tourists looking for their piece of paradise.

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