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Historic Old Town Key West Cigarmaker's Cottage - Conch House, Sleeps 5

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Interior
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Key West

With a stay at this vacation home in Key West (Old Town Key West), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southernmost Point - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mallory Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Heaven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - ‬3 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.

Historic Old Town Key West Cigarmaker's Cottage - Conch House, Sleeps 5

The Conch House is a 100+ year old “Cigarmaker’s house. The house is recently renovated, charming, spacious, secluded and private. The raised vaulted ceiling creates an open living environment. The downstairs floor is the original Dade County Pine. All window, door, and floor trim is turn of the century style, and all windows are 6/6 double hung sash. All linens and towels are furnished. The house has a Starlink high speed wi-fi network, streaming internet TV, a 32" Sony SMART HDTV, and a 26" Samsung SMART HDTV. The house has central air conditioning (three (3) zones), a ceiling fan, and a stacked LP washer and dryer. There is a stainless steel propane barbecue located on the pool deck.

The house can comfortably accommodate a maximum of five (5) guests – who are comfortable sharing an open social living environment.

FIRST FLOOR
The kitchen, living/dining room, small bedroom, bathroom. There is a full sleeper sofa in the living room, and a 32" Sony SMART HDTV, in the living room. There is a full bed in a small bedroom located between the kitchen and the living room. The bathroom, located off the small bedroom, has been recently completely renovated – it has a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, oak cabinets, and black granite vanity top.

KITCHEN
The kitchen has serve thru access to the dining/living room. The kitchen ceiling is vaulted with recessed LED lighting. There is a stainless steel gas range, a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, Braun coffee maker, garbage disposal, Krupps toaster, pots & pans, all basic cooking utensils; and dishes, flatware, glasses (service for 6). There are (2) French doors providing access to the rear deck where the washer and dryer are located.

LOFT SLEEPING AREA
A ladder is used to access the loft sleeping area. The loft has a queen size bed, and a 26" Samsung SMART HDTV.

COMMON ELEMENTS
The five (5) house compound is private and secure with a 25' x 10' heated pool including a 5' x 10' heated Jacuzzi. In addition, there is a 10' x 8' heated Jacuzzi. There are brick walkways, and a 40' x 10' sun deck, including a stainless steel propane barbecue, chaise lounges for sunbathing and relaxing; and tables and chairs for dining. Throughout the property there is secured wireless internet access, and CCTV security monitoring. The design of the property lends itself perfectly for small gatherings with friends and family.

LANDSCAPING
The landscaping is lush including various palm species, Poinciana, Spanish limes, avocado, bananas, hibiscus, bougainvillea, halliconias, bromeliads, and orchids, brick walkways.

EXCELLENT LOCATION
The house is located in Old Town Key West at the corner of Thomas and Angela Streets - (2) blocks west of the center of Duval Street in one of the oldest sections of Key West; (4) blocks east of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park/Beach, the best beach and picnic area in Key West. The gated compound is within easy walking or biking distance to everything in Old Town Key West, Duval Street, and the best entertainment and dining on the island.

CHICKENS & ROOSTERS
The City of Key West protects chickens and roosters, and considers them as part of the history and charm of Key West. As a result, Key West and many of the islands throughout the Florida Keys have free-range chickens and roosters. You will definitely see and hear chickens and roosters during your stay in Key West. Some visitors to Key West love them, and some visitors hate them - personally, I enjoy them best roasted, with plantains, and black beans and rice!

CRITTERS
Also, please remember that you are in the tropics and most life forms typically thrive in the tropics. Please don' t be surprised or alarmed if you see a lizard, or an insect.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steven Justi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Historic Old Town Key West Cigarmaker's Cottage - Conch House, Sleeps 5 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

AMY

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
-Room smelled moldy even before air conditioners were turned on. We bought our own air fresheners. -Rugs were extremely dirty. Needs to be upgraded. We rolled them up. -Pillows on all the beds were old and smelled bad. Needs to be upgraded. We didn’t use most of them and then put towels down on the one we did use. -Washing machine was not clean. Dirt blocked the drainage of within the liner. maintenance issue. -We were locked out on the last day. The cleaning lady was beyond rude to us. Treated us like a thief as she and behaved extremely unprofessional. Pretty shocking. Management laughed in our face over the issue. -This place is very expensive but high standards aren’t being kept up. Waste of money.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rance K., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Well appointed and as presented
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! So happy with everything!

Check in was super easy. Loved the vibe of the place. Looking forward to staying again in the near future
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kutta R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little compound in Key West!

Overall, we had a great time at this quaint compound. On a whim our friends bought Willie Nelson tickets & our planned trip to Key West to celebrate a milestone birthday got bumped up a few months. Luckily we came across this compound of places to stay. Initially we booked the Cigar house but soon realized the sleeping arrangements wouldn’t be suitable for two couples. I later found the Conch house on a different site. Based on the photos online it was very similar but had a bedroom with doors vs a bed at the end of the living room. Steven was very helpful with the cancellation and rebooking the Conch house. Both places were great and we were happy with our choice of the Conch home (the couple staying at the Cigar house let me check it out). We went with close friends and it didn’t bother us, but just a heads up, to get to the bathroom you have to go through the bedroom. The hot tub off the main pool didn’t always work but we made due. The other hot tub was working and we were invited to use it. We cleaned the pool too, no big deal for us, just an FYI. The location was great. We walked everywhere, including to see Willie. I have read some reviews about the location being sketchy west of duvual street but we felt safe at all times. Loved the roosters too! We would definitely come back. And we will be sure to save some Breakfast for Rachel! Thank you Rachel & Steven.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Key West - Fantastic in February

Not much more one could ask for in a vacation cottage . Walked or bikes to do almost everything . I would stay at Bahamas Gardens again and recommend it to anyone .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a fun time in Key West!

This property is nice and in a great location in Key West. The communication with the managers was very punctual/organized and they were very nice too! The bikes are very handy for getting around the island and are a huge time-saver.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Barbara A.

Good location but rooster heaven

For the price and location this cottage is ok, if you don’t mind waking up at 4am every day by the damn roosters. You’ll need more than earplugs and it goes on all day so no nap! They are protected and everywhere on the island. They wander freely and you will be fined if you hurt one. Not even sure the big hotels can avoid this problem. As far as the cottage, it is just ok. The fourth person will have to climb to the loft on a very steep ladder. Also the handle fell off the kitchen sink spigot. We called but it never got fixed. On the positive side, the linens, towels beds were clean and comfortable. We didn’t use the pullout sofa so I don’t know if it is comfortable. So if you’re not deaf or a very heavy sleeper, the roosters will wake you anytime. By the way, this island is VERY expensive. I’ve traveled a lot and been to expensive places in US and Europe. Key West is at the top of the list!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

FANTASTIC place - INCREDIBLY convenient, beautifully decorated, extremely well maintained, and incredibly peaceful atmosphere and 'feel'. I loved it. Easy check in...easy check out. No issues what so ever. I have stayed in a LOT of places in a LOT of cities - this would probably be the ONLY one (ever) that I would go back to...and that says a lot as we always try to 'change it up'.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018