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Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Living area

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

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

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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Living room

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Artist, Ground Floor

Artist, Ground Floor

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

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McCullers, Ground Floor

McCullers, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 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 (Key West Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Duval Street. .This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Key West Naval Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Duval Street - 13 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 - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Square Grouper Key West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dive Bar Shirt Club - Grub House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

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 property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 670 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neritan, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veera Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There could be more variety in breakfast items provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Water in shower dripped loudly. Room location was dark at night. Pool was misleading in photos online. It was actually very tiny.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was excellent, infant I had forgotten to inform late check-in but they had left the keys and notice. The facility was spotless and staying was very pleasant. I highly recommend this guest house, the staff is super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anandan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay with family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was awesome and the rooms and pool was great also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and spacious, nice balcony view and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Anirudh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabeya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice surrounding. Enjoyed the breakfast a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swastik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was good and the room was clean and cool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and perfectly located! We loved our stay and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon check in, the person at the from desk was, from what we could tell, part of the cleaning staff. We are used to personal greetings from management in Key West and a warm welcome. This was nothing like that at all. She was rubbing her eyes as she was telling us very little about the property and seem very disinterested and bored. Not a warm welcome at all! The property itself is poorly maintained and it looks like Moe, Larry and Curley do the maintenance. The hot tub needs a refinishing, trim on the building was rotting, decking needs to be replaced and refinished. We stayed in the Harry Truman room and it was subpar (considered what we paid) compared to other guest houses in the area. The shower was TINY, water pressure was sub-par and there was dirt and mold on the ceiling of our rooms. To top it off, Author’s is located on busy White Street and you can hear all the noise through the old windows which offered no noise insulation at all. The hall was noisy anytime anyone closed a door and it just felt like an old Motel 6. Breakfast was subpar as well, unless you like cold cereal, oatmeal, bagels and danish. I’ve been coming to Key West for years and this by far was the worst guesthouse we’ve ever stayed. Don’t let the pictures online fool you.
How NOT to fix a leak. Foam insulation?
Decking needs painting / refinishing
Decking board coming up and loose
Weird stains on ceiling
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Cincinnati

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Close enough to the trolley if you didn't want to walk. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great place enjoyed staff good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff excellent. Super cute place. Nice outside seating and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025