DOLPHIN WATCH in Key West @ The Truman Annex Compass Realty

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81840 sq ft

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Key West, FL

Duval Street
‪5 min walk‬
Mallory Square
‪8 min walk‬
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

VERY LUXURIOUS water front home located in the heart of downtown Key West within walking distance to all downtown attractions and the famous Fort Zachary Taylor Beach. This home has 2 master ensuites with king beds, and there is a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The second level offers open living and kitchen area, master bedroom with ensuite bath and a great view of the ocean. From the second floor you can enjoy the fantastic view of the harbor and sunsets from the balcony that also has a spiral staircase that leads to the private pool area. Downstairs you have the 2nd king master bedroom with ensuite bath that leads directly to the pool and 2 additional guest bedrooms and full bath. The first guest room has a queen bed and the second guest room has two twin beds that can be converted into a king. Don't miss out on this home as it is one of the few Private Homes in Key West that has a view of the water and located in the Prime Location area here at the Truman Annex Community!

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Compass Realty Vacation Rentals & Property Management

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Pool

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Dryer

Air conditioning

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Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the neighborhood

Key West

Located in Key West, this vacation home is in the city center. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

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Key West, FL

What's nearby

Duval Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mallory Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville - ‬7 min walk
‪Bull & Whistle Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Green Parrot Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Caroline's Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does DOLPHIN WATCH in Key West @ The Truman Annex Compass Realty have a pool?

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

Is DOLPHIN WATCH in Key West @ The Truman Annex Compass Realty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DOLPHIN WATCH in Key West @ The Truman Annex Compass Realty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is DOLPHIN WATCH in Key West @ The Truman Annex Compass Realty located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Harry S. Truman Little White House, Duval Street, and Mallory Square. Florida Keys Beaches and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Patti J.

Dec 17, 2024

Fabulous View and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view and great location! This is a very clean house with exceptional views of the water! Fabulous location so having a car or golf cart is not necessary. The property manager was very easy to work with and responded promptly. We definitely look forward to staying here next time!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

Nov 19, 2024

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

Dolphin Watch

Clean, lots of room, walking distance to everything. Pool was great. Would stay again. Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Horseheads, NY

Jun 17, 2024

Beautiful View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property has a beautiful view from the upstairs porch. Perfect for sunrise or sunset watching..Location perfect. Close to everything, yet quiet and private. Sleeps 8 comfortably.. I’d stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

Jun 6, 2023

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

Key West Paradise

Location Location Location! You won’t need a car or golf cart! You are in the middle of all the day and night time action!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Harrison Twp., MI

Nov 13, 2022

Our fall getaway

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10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

May 18, 2022

a wonderful place

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10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Harrison Twp., MI

May 18, 2022

A wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had four couples stay in this beautiful home - everything was great. Could use more towels and beach towels, but we managed! Beautiful views, pool was wonderful, plenty of chairs outside and a great location! We will be back next year!

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10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

May 18, 2022

Dolphin Hideaway

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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D., Manchester NH

May 18, 2022

Peaceful sunsets

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The booking process was easy. We needed a property that would accommodate 3 couples. The space and layout worked well. The property was clean and as described. The sunsets from the porch were delightful.

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8/10 Good

Robert R.

May 18, 2022

Recommend Dolphin Watch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect for our group of 6. Would stay here again. Only issues were that the pool is smaller than appears in pictures, but still was well maintained. Only other issue was that the house next door was going through a full renovation, with lots of hammering and music. I'm sure if you stay in the future this will not be an issue. Highly recommend. Outside chairs could use a pressure washing. But that's still pool side.

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10/10 Excellent

Dawn C., Hoschton, GA

May 18, 2022

Best Rental in Key West

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2/10 Terrible

Ed C.

May 18, 2022

Very noisy! Next door to major renovation. Saws start at 8AM.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hoping for a quiet escape but didn’t get told by Compass that the house next door is going thru a 1/2 year renovation! They totally tore off the 2nd floor deck and back siding during our visit. Loud noise all day. Can’t use back deck or pool bec of noise & Mexican radio. Don’t stay here! No construction discount either.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

May 18, 2022

Beautiful home and location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location/view can't be beat! Easy walking distance to Mallory Square and Duval Street (you can also watch the sunset from your balcony), lovely decor, very clean. Love the plunge pool! Great place for our extended family. The home only has one parking spot. Since it sleeps 8, we had two cars. It would have been nice if free and paid parking options for a second car were provided so we didn't have to figure that out on our own. (Yes, there are free street parking options!)Suggestions for improvement include a better-equipped kitchen. The basics were there, but for the price and the number of people the house sleeps, we expected things like a large frying pan, storage containers for leftovers, serving dishes, an ice cream scoop, and other things most guests are used to at home. Another suggestion is shelving in the twin bedroom closet, as there is not room for a dresser in the room. Can't say much about the managers because we had no real contact from them. We checked in on a weekend, picking up the key from a lockbox because the office is only open M-F. (Surprised there isn't an electronic lock for security, and so guests don't have to pick up/drop off the key.) A hurricane/tropical storm was forecast, the house faces the water, but no one reached out to ask if we had concerns/needed guidance. The wifi went out on a weekday, but no one answered the phone or called us back (the wifi came back on a few hours later, so was probably a cable company issue). That said, overall it's a great place! Would stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Orchard Park, NY

May 18, 2022

Wonderful Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was ideal for our 3 generation family getaway. Truman Annex is conveniently located for sightseeing, dining, and other activities. The Dolphin Watch property was very comfortably furnished with everything we wanted and needed. We especially enjoyed the pool area.Compass Realty is very easy to interact with, from reservation to check out.We'd definitely like to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Willow F.

Oct 27, 2021

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

Excellent Location

Our entire party enjoyed staying at this property. The house is nice and the location is close enough to Duval to walk, but still very quiet and peaceful. Great view of the water to watch boats come and go. We had 5 people and everyone was comfortable both inside and out. The downstairs master bed still had the stripped sheets from the previous renters laying on it when we arrived, but if having to make a bed upon arrival is the worst thing that happens on vacation, then you’re doing good. We would stay here again for sure.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Aug 25, 2021

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

Perfect Location

The house was great. Very comfortable and spacious. Walking distance from many great places and restaurants. We barely used the card. Love hearing the Star Spangled Banner in the mornings. The view from the terrace was just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Wakarusa, Indiana

May 27, 2021

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

Wonderful Stay in KW

This was our 3rd time staying at this property in Key West and it was, again, an excellent stay! The location can’t be beat...within walking distance to everything, clean and secure within the Truman Annex, and the home itself is wonderful! Great pool, amazing views and plenty of space for everyone. Working with Compass was a very smooth process as well and they were always prompt when I had questions. We would highly recommend this property to any group traveling to Key West. Can’t wait to return for trip #4!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

tammi d.

Oct 12, 2020

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

Beautiful house perfect for 7 adults

We absolutely loved our stay at Dolphin Watch. We were 7 adults and it was the perfect size. The view from the balcony is beautiful. The pool was wonderful and we used it every day. Its the perfect location; close to everything. We rented bicycles and either rode them or walked. We did have some confusion with getting the gate keys but got that resolved the 2nd day. Would highly recommend this property however, we noticed the price has gone up considerably since our booking.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Aug 5, 2020

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

Perfect location with lots of space

We stayed 11 days at Dolphin Watch. The property was perfect for our two families, the house came with everything you might need during your stay. We will definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Karen V.

Jun 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location

wonderful

House was comfortable, beautiful view, well designed and decorated. Convenient location for walking to town and biking the park. Beds are super comfortable. Gave 4 star instead of 5 because some supplies were minimal or not there. Example, only 2 wine glasses in the house. No paper or pen. No laundry basket. Inconvenient to carry loads of laundry up and down the stairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA T.

Jun 10, 2019

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

Dolphin Watch Stay June 2010

First time using VRBO. Was very impressed and pleased with the the process. Completely satisfied with the property and had a great vacation. Photographs of the property were exactly what the property was and then some. Lots of storage space, plenty of extra bedding available in the closets, washer and dryer worked very well (although both could have been larger) and kitchen appliances were very good. The only item we could have used were some pool instructions and we would have gladly cleaned the pool since we used it every day. We did find it difficult to get into the facility and finding the entrance after picking up the keys (but then again we had 6 people giving instructions on how to get to the property). Would not hesitate on using this facility again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Tiffany C.

Jul 29, 2018

Perfect location, beautiful home.

This home is beautiful on the inside and has a beautiful view. A couple of issues: Foundational problems that caused large cracks (actually had to tell my daughter not to step on them and enter her bed from the other side) in the tile in two of the downstairs bedrooms. Master bedroom has open windows on the stairway so there is no privacy from a noise perspective even when everything is closed. Pool needs to be resurfaced as my friend scraped herself up pretty badly. Despite all of my complaints, it's a very beautiful and comfortable home. Big thumbs up on the oversupply of cushy beach towels as well. I would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Michael B., Sharpsburg, GA, USA

Jul 11, 2018

Amazing view, perfect location!

Rented the house for 4th of July week. Had some other couples join my wife and I. The view of water and cruise ships was fantastic. Truman Annex is a unique spot just blocks from all the action on Duval Street. Convenient parking place for unloading bags/groceries. The upstairs master bedroom is great, along with living room/dining area on 2nd floor. There is a new park being finished adjacent to the annex. Looks awesome. The only issues we had with the property; a TV from the 90's in the living room needs to be updated. Ice maker in the fridge didn't work. The guest bathroom downstairs is dated. Weeds (including poison ivy) next to the pool deck need attending. The pool itself could use some work as well. We're looking to be back next year. Just may rent an HD TV if need be. I understand that some owners won't put money into their place as long as it stays booked, which is a shame because this place could be perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Agnes D.

Jun 19, 2018

Comfortable spot for R&R

Overall a very well equipped house - nice kitchen in particular. The lay-out is very comfortable for a family or several couples. The location is also very good - in the quiet Truman Annex, but within easy walking distance to many great restaurants and Mallory Square. There was lots of rain during our stay which caused a small leak in the living room - a maintenance man came to check it out when we reported it but was not able to repair it because of the rain. Hopefully that will be addressed before the next rainstorm.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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3 bathrooms

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