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Authors of Key West Guest House

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

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Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 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
(13 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
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  • 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 (Old Town Key West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. .This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Duval Street and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 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 - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mangia Mangia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Best Coffee In Town - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street
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

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
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. 669 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
n/a
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Loved the room, the staff, the breakfast…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina, delray beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina, delray beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff incredibly pleasant - they do an amazing job maintaining plants on grounds and in room, loved seeing healthy, live plants in the room. Perfect selection for breakfast (thank you for having Philadelphia cream cheese!!) , and while beds creaked with every move the blankets and sheets were so soft and comfortable , everything was clean, pool was adorable, and we were lucky to make friends with other guests- fantastic trip. We did the dinner sunset cruise - highly recommend. And you can never go wrong with duval and Malory square!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the convenience of the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at authors for about 20 years. The place is so nice!! Always affordable. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small pool, cottage was nice size, however no mirror's. Continental breakfast was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yesiangely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very peaceful to stay there as well as very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Breakfast was great , just on the rooms they could a bit make some changes. For example would be great if on the bathroom door to have some hooks where you can hang up your towels or your clothes . Not place everything on top of the toilet lid. Otherwise we liked our stay. And would definitely stay again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Hellmann. Super comfortable bed and pillows. Very quiet and pleasant stay. However, extremely small bathroom with no shelves on wall to put stuff, so difficult to get ready for the day in there. A mirror in the room would maybe help. Otherwise we enjoyed the peace and quiet and the uniqueness of the property and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was a continental breakfast, there were great food options The front staff was super sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horacio

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and property and staff was friendly...the pool is very small...it is just a dipping pool and there are no chillers on it when I was there in July...very warm bath like water...I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isidro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and location for the true Key West experience. Staff are friendly and accommodating! Pool is nice to relax after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bielca

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

10/10 Excellent

Kacie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and quiet. Im good walking distance to most attractions which for us was great to not have to drive much. Cute and quaint. Recommend anyone going to the keys to stay at Author's guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

The property is nice, clean, and comfortable. Three of us stayed in the Williams cabin. One guest used the fold out couch and said it was comfortable enough. The bathroom is off the bedroom so the extra person had to enter the bedroom to access it. The kitchen had basic utensils, etc. The continental breakfast offered enough selections to make all of us happy. It was a nice place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025