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KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse

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Balcony
King Bed
Building Overview
Shared Pool Alt. View
Alt Bedroom view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse

Summary:
Banana's Foster Guest House is a charming historic conch home in the heart of Key West, just steps from the historic seaport and downtown. After a day of exploring, relax in the shared pool or enjoy a barbecue on the patio, perfect for connecting with other guests. Divided into six individual units, the guest house offers flexibility for both solo stays or group bookings, making it ideal for your next Key West vacation.

The Space:
Named after locals' and tourists' favorite dessert, the Key Lime Cottage studio has everything you need for a weekend getaway. Views of Caroline street await you and your morning coffee from the second floor shared balcony.

This cozy studio has a king size bed for a good nights sleep, a Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave and wifi to catch up with family back home. The ensuite private bath has bath shower combo for your comfort.

Guest Access:
Our contactless check-in procedure makes check-in easy. Guests will receive a personalized access code prior to check-in to enter the unit.

The Neighborhood:
Perfectly situated between Downtown and the Historic Seaport, this location puts you close to all the best of Key West. Enjoy sunset views at Mallory Square, adventure on the water with Fury's tours, or explore Key West history at the Shipwreck and Mel Fisher Maritime Museums.

While the vibrant downtown ambiance brings some noise, the central location makes it an easy and convenient home base for your Key West experience.

Just half a block from Duval Street, Banana's Foster Guest House is steps away from iconic bars and restaurants. Indulge in local favorites such as First Flight, Bagatelle, and Two Friends Patio, all within a five-minute walk. For dessert, Kermit’s Key Lime Pie in the Historic Seaport serves the best Key Lime Pie in town, or you can satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade fudge and candy from River Street Sweets.

If you’re missing something or need a quick fix, Shorty’s Market is just around the corner for your last-minute essentials. For locally sourced groceries, Fausto's Food Market is only two blocks away.

Getting Around:
One of the best parts of staying in Key West is how close in proximity you are to everything, this small little 2x4 island offers a variety of ways to get to and from your destination! Don’t feel like walking? Peddle your way to breakfast, or take a bike ride along the water at sunset, by renting from Fury or Island Bicycles who offer both pick up & drop off of bike services! Feel like you’re on island time when you rent from Minty’s where you can enjoy exploring Key West on a scooter or golf cart! In addition to these non-traditional modes of transportation, you can also Uber, Lyft or Taxi to your next destination. Pink Taxi is an easy, reliable and affordable way for getting to your rental from the airport.

Other Things to Note:
The studio is apart of the larger Banana's Foster Guest House on Simonton Street that sleeps up to 18 guests.
This unit is pet friendly. Our requirements are as follows:
•40lb maximum per pet
•$15/night per pet
•2 pet maximum
Please let us know if you plan on bringing your pet.
Pool on property is shared and no heated.
This home has one dedicated parking space on the Simonton Street side of the property.
Please park in the space that is labeled "Key Lime".
There is no onsite laundry at this property.

Property manager

Brightwild
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Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Damages or excessive mess may incur charges. Pets under 40lbs welcome! $15/night per pet, max 2 pets.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Key West

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Key West Historic District, a neighbourhood 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. Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mallory Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southernmost Point - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Joe's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Whistle Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Irish Kevin's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stinkin Crawfish Key West - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KeyLime Cottage | Banana's Foster Guesthouse located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this apartment building is steps away from Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery Hemingway Rum Company and Duval Street. Florida Keys Beaches and Mallory Square are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was very convenient too a lot of great shopping and dining out. We walked everywhere and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan A.

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

Great location

Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

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

perfect

Excellent location, just what we needed. Parking space is added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Two Night Stay

Fantastic location! 1block to amazing Duval St. Short walk to Mallory Sq & Aquarium & 1/2 block to HEMINGWAY’s Distillery tour. W/O to lovely private 2nd floor Verandah … walking distance to most attractions & restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location! Park the car and walk to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is very close to many Key West attractions. It was 2 blocks from Sloppy Joes and Duval Street. I enjoyed the private 2nd floor porch for my morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robbi K.

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

Great location

Nothing fancy. We’ve stayed in two rooms here so far and like it. Good location. The pool is a glorified bathtub but it does the trick to cool down after a hot day of drinking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Stina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but could use some love

The location was excellent and we were grateful for an easy parking spot. Unfortunately, our first room had bugs in the bed. We called the property manager and thankfully the room was open next door to us, and we were able to move. The next room had ants in the bathroom, but we didn't call because we were only staying for two nights and were just happy we didn't need to find a new rental. They were quick to respond and refunded us the cleaning fee and pet deposit. Because it is an old building, the air conditioner is very loud and the walls are thin, so we didn't sleep well. I would only recommend staying here if you're a heavy sleeper and don't mind an older building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Orange City, FL

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

Location Location Location...and parking!

Can't say enough about how conveniently located this room is! Loved the large shared balcony to relax and enjoy coffee and cocktails on. The room was large, comfortable, and clean. It was fantastic to have a designated parking space! I am a frequent visitor to KW and I am all too familiar with how difficult it is to get a space. It was awesome to not have to worry about it this trip. Property managers were quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you want to experience Old Key West this is the place to stay. Clean room, good communication from management, food and fun just down the street in any direction! The best part is that we drove and it has its own dedicated parking spot for our unit which was SO important because parking is hard to find in this section of town. It was loud in the morning and middle of the night. No one can help that…the lawn people use the leaf blower at 7am and then the street sweeping truck comes through at 7:30…you won’t sleep in. Then loud yelling and partying happens all night….sort of what you should expect when you stay on this side of town near the action. It has a cute pool and garden sitting area and a couple of nice deck areas to hang out in. We also brought our dog as they are dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert S., Spring, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

First Visit to Key West

The location in Old Town was ideal. The unit we stayed in was in an aged building (as many are in that part of town) and could use some serious updating, especially given the high price. By way of example, just entering the property was something of a challenge, with a key pad on a heavy, solid and sticky tall wooden gate that a person literally had to throw a shoulder into in order to open. The "pool" is kind of a joke, as it is basically the size of a medium sized spa and there was absolutely no way anyone could swim in it. It was not heated. We didn't see anyone use it. We had some issues with representations that were made to us about amenities that did not exist in the unit we had. To their credit, the property manager responded quickly when we complained and did what they could by way of financial consideration to rectify the situation. Our room and bath were nice enough for what they were (plenty of towels!), but scouting the area, we realized rather quickly we could have stayed in nicer "historic" accommodations (B & B's) with better amenities for the same money. We've used Vrbo a number of times and in the past were pleased. This is the first time we really had reason to question what we were getting for our money. Prior Vrbo stays were with direct owners and not a mgmt co. with other properties in they area. Aside from all that, we definitely enjoyed Key West. The property manager provided some excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location but the property is worn and full of unhappy surprises. While there is a parking spot, nobody watches it. So 3 times in 2 days someone else was parked in our spot. There is no management on site, and no daily maid service. Our room featured a loud, old window air conditioner, and a former outside door (locked) that leaks air and noise. There was 1 coffee cup and no cups.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy R.

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

Great location

The room was more bare than I expected, but clean and more than adequate. The pool was clean and cool and tiny. Just enough for two people to cool down in, but really appreciated. The location is wonderful, especially as we came down on the ferry (which is only a few blocks away). It's also only a block away from all the action on Duval.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent T.

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

Nice clean room, great location

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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