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Spec @125.lodg+ Aug & sept. 10 min walk beach, close to all + full kitch& patio

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Terrace/patio
TV, offices
TV, offices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • South Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Key West

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Key West, within a 15-minute walk of Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Southernmost Point and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mallory Square.
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Island Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Key West Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spec @125.lodg+ Aug & sept. 10 min walk beach, close to all + full kitch& patio


SUMMER SPECIAL August and September
Most dates @ 125. lodging plus extras per night.
With 4 night stay 5th night FREE
lodging.With 7 night stay 10% Off

This is a good value at a
GREAT LOCATION Close to beach and All!
REASONABLE RATES. W.FULL KITCHEN AND PATIO
Please read reviews. People have left and judge for yourself..
Key West is old and historic when
The homes were built-in this area. Parking was always on the sides of the street and is FREE.
A great way to see the island however, is by bicycle plus there are so many different kinds of vehicles you can rent it is amazing.

SO.........

Come splash in the surf. Come soak up the heat of the Sun. Come feel salt water mist on your skin as you take a sunset sail! Come listen to the beat of the reggae drums. Come feel the loose sand in your feet as you sway to its rhythm. Feel alive and vibrant.
CARPE DIEM!.
You will be staying at Varela Street Retreat. Only a beautiful half-mile walk from the beach.
My place has a full kitchen with full size refrigerator and stove. A complete dining area and a living room/bedroom combination and bathroon. You also have your own large private patio.The 1/2 mile walk straight down the street to the public beach is lovely.
The beach also has a nice small restaurant onsite.
You will love staying in this great location where 90% of the residents are local. They each have an interesting Key West tale to tell and are a very warm, friendly and diverse group. Here you will absorb the ambiance that made Key West what it is today.
Varela St. Retreat is located in historic Old Town away from the bustle on famous Duval Street. It is only half a mile to the closest beach and a 7 minute walk to Duval Street. It is less that one block to the White Street art gallery district, the grocery, the laundry, the largest city park,restaurants, shops, bike rental shop and more.
Go ahead, kick your feet up and make yourself at home! You are about to enter Varela St. Retreat. Here you will meander back a secluded stone pathway to reach your very own private, spacious stone patio complete with lush overhanging tropical vegetation.
A table and chairs and plants
await you. You can dine out and soak up the warm inviting Florida sunshine,chat with your friends or just catch up on some reading. The front room of your apartment is a combination of a full kitchen and a separate dining/office area. The back room has a queen-size bed and a living area complete with a sleeper sofa. The bathroom has a stall shower. The apartment has all new ceramic tile and wood laminate flooring.
Varela St. Retreat offers FREE parking right on the sides of the street in designated areas. First come first serve.

Also, ask me about a pool hook up if needed. So please come and make Varela St Retreat your temporary home while away from home!

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features complimentary parking nearby, snorkeling nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marilyn Henley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Spec @125.lodg+ Aug & sept. 10 min walk beach, close to all + full kitch& patio Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our VRBO Stay in Key West

The overall impression of this property was it was cute and satisfied our needs. There were a few minor things that should be corrected, but nothing that was outrageous. Our hostess was amazing and communication with her was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

teddi c.

Key West vacay

We really enjoyed our stay..the little guest house was cute and exactly what it advertised. The bed could have been a little softer and a little more cleaning in the unit wouldnt hurt either..the only other thing, is there was not enough bike parking. Overall everything was good, location, noise, food etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom is very small. Otherwise it was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This place was perfect for me and my boyfriend! It was in a great area very convenient and parking was pretty easy to find nearby, the new updates were super nice and everything was really clean! Host was really nice and understanding, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the cutest apartment! Not sure what all the comments were about regarding the bathroom. I found the shower water hot the bathroom was plenty spacious and I applied my makeup at the sink. Plenty of room. The kitchen is well equipped. My only suggestion if you do not like a firm mattress bring or buy a pillow topper. Also, I had no problem getting in and out of the bed. This apt is located behind and attached to another home which is very typical. My friends owned a home behind but not attached 3 houses down from our rental. We had no problem parking. I was very Leary given the price and was amazed on what I found.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, affordable, and comfortable

Parking is difficult and the write-up says there is onsite parking. For newbies to Key West, this should be rewrittten to specify accurately that there is no assigned parking. Otherwise, this was a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This unit was perfect! Nice updates and a comfortable space close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bretta R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Key West Visit

This was a great location and easy place to stay. We were able to walk to many locations in Old Town. The new updates are a nice addition to this location. Fresh paint, refrigerator, A/C and the patio is a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, Comprehensive, Convenient

The place was cute; we had everything we needed and it was convenient to all the fun w/o being too close to all the noise and busyness of Duval St. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Our stay was great. Marilyn provided us with all necessary information. The house itself is very clean but tiny. It is good for a couple or two people. It was perfect for our needs ! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and reasonable price

The good: convenient location, quiet, bed was comfortable, the little patio in the back is nice. The bad: there is no “on site’ parking but we always found parking on the street about a block away, The communication with property manager was a bit strange, she accused us of still being inside the unit a full day after we had check out on time, despite texting her to tell her we had left (an hour before check out)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

william r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent location very clean. Excellent communication with the owner of the accommodations were wonderful. We enjoyed our New Year’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couple Spot

This spot is a good spot for a couple looking for a place that’s quiet but close. The place has everything you need for a stay with a full size stove and fridge, comfortable bed and roomy enough considering you’re out way more than you’d be in. There’s WiFi, AC if hot, a private outside patio area , beach chairs available, and the basic needs to prepare food if you don’t want to go out. It’s close enough to walk to Duval St or the beach. The owner is easy to work with and very communicative. She’s super nice and wants her guests to enjoy her home.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles S.

Small spaces

It is not shown in the photos, but the space that one must squeeze thru in order to get to the toilet is only about 18 inches between the corner of the shower and the lavatory vanity. A large person will not do well in this unit in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Key West

The property is small and dated. It is fine for a young couple, or a small framed couple. If you are elderly you will find it challenging finding street parking, navigating the unleveled walkway on the side of the house down to your unit. I had to carry a lot of heavy items from the street to the back of the unit and it was not easy. Their are tree branches you have to dodge, you can't roll your suitcase, and the ground is uneven. The bathroom is tiny so if you are a larger person you may have issues with the shower and toilet. Again, if you are younger than the unit will work fine for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for stay in Key West

A lovely, typical property located in Old Town area of Key West. Very comfortable stay, quiet ensuring good sleep. Great location and I did everything either by walking or on the bicycle I hired. Excellent communication with host who replied within a couple of hours if not sooner!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kfred3738

Liked: Cleanliness

Our honeymoon spot

This is our second time visiting this location. We came here last year when we got married.. Marilyn is a wonderful host and this place is adorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Key West Disappointment

Manager never sent door code after repeated requests. Neighbor had to help us gain access to the rental. Also, we are senior citizens and the rental was definitely not designed for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine

Fine, but smaller than anticipated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

james r.

Liked: Cleanliness

OK, place and convenient to old town

The apartment was nice, but we did not have any dish towels to do the dishes. I would recommend a bicycle because it can be a hike to get to DuVall. Good place for the price. It is in need of updating but is an older property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024