MONTHLY RENTAL, Old Town, Duplex, newly renovated, private backyard

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Entire home

Front porch of home. Front door is for entrance to the upper unit.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4106 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Key West, FL

Duval Street11 min walk
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum13 min walk
Southernmost Point19 min walk
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Sea Monkey and The Mermaid! Our home is a duplex located in Old Town and full of Key West charm. Both units are 2 BR, 2 BA. Walk to all the amenities that Old Town has to offer. We are located 5 short blocks to Duval and Historic Seaport. This is the listing to rent the upper unit named Sea Monkey.

Newly furnished in May 2021. New furniture, new bedding, new linens, fresh paint, new outdoor furniture.

Live like a local in this renovated, private, historic Key West home located in the heart of Old Town near the corner of Truman and Frances, five blocks from Duval and Historic Seaport. Some of the best restaurants in town are within 2 blocks: Seven Fish, Sandy's, Jose's, El Siboney, Ambrosia, Fausto's Grocery store.

This private duplex offers 2 units, an upper (vrbo # 2333364) and a lower (vrbo # 2331506, also a 2 BR, 2 BA, plus queen sleeper). This listing is for the upper unit, but both can be rented together. (Please inquire if interested in both units.) Sea Monkey has 2 bedrooms: one very large master with a king bed and 2 full size closets, and one with a queen bed. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, There is a large bar in the kitchen with seating for 4... or enjoy your meals outdoors on the private covered deck with seating for 6. The living area has plenty of seating with all new furniture. There are Smart TV's in the living room and each of the 2 bedrooms. High speed internet (400 mbps) is provided.

Want to get out on the beautiful waters surrounding Key West? The Florida Keys are home to the only living coral reef system in the United States and the third largest in the world. Sea Monkey Ocean Adventures offers private trips to snorkel at the reef, cruise around Key West, visit a sandbar, or enjoy a sunset cruise.... or any combination of activities. We offer $150 off our half day charter with a booking. See our website at seamonkeyoceanadventures.com or inquire for questions.

Please inquire if you have questions about Key West Monthly Vacation rentals. City ordinance requires monthly rentals on most homes, though you can stay for a shorter period if you like. It is often more economical to rent a house for a month than a hotel for a week or two. You have more space, the ability to cook in, and space for family and friends to visit during your stay and share the cost.

REVIEWS AND EXPERIENCE: I have been managing my own vacation properties for 15 years. Although this is a new property for me, please see my vrbo listings 2331506 and 2038745 for my 5 star reviews and rating as an owner and manager. I am a Premier Host with a 5 star rating and take great pride in my homes.

COVID 19: If Highway 1 to Key West becomes closed or if rentals become disallowed during your scheduled stay, you will be refunded 100% if you must cancel.

Property manager

Marla Gatley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Two level living perfect for 2 couples and guests! Privacy. End unit location.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number LIC2021-000516

About the area

Key West

Located by the sea, this holiday home 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 Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Florida Keys Beaches. The Kite House and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Key West, FL

What's nearby

Duval Street - 11 min walk
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 13 min walk
Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 15 min walk
South Beach - 17 min walk
Southernmost Point - 19 min walk

Getting around

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

Sandy's Cafe - 4 min walk
El Siboney Restaurant - 7 min walk
Better Than Sex - 11 min walk
Pescado - 3 min walk
Thai Island Restaurant - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MONTHLY RENTAL, Old Town, Duplex, newly renovated, private backyard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at MONTHLY RENTAL, Old Town, Duplex, newly renovated, private backyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MONTHLY RENTAL, Old Town, Duplex, newly renovated, private backyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MONTHLY RENTAL, Old Town, Duplex, newly renovated, private backyard located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Key West Firehouse Museum, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ava J.

1 March 2024

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

Loved the host and accommodations

We enjoyed our 2-month stay and hope to return next year. Marla is a great host and supported our stay in every way. We also enjoyed boating with Sea Monkey Ocean Adventures. Captain Stewart is the best - very flexible and accommodating.

Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

2 August 2023

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

Perfect location, well maintained rental with everything you need to feel at home.

My daughter and I stayed at this property for a month. We spend our summers in KW and decided to try this property this year. Marla is the best host! She keeps in contact up until and through the trip. This property had everything that you would need to feel right at home. A fully stocked kitchen with all cookware necessary to make full meals, a washer/dryer combo to keep up with your laundry. The beds in both rooms are very comfortable. The property was very clean when we arrived and ready for us to check in. We had access to our own private balcony, as well as a backyard space with a gas grill. This property is centrally located on the island. We rented bikes for the month and only had to use my car to grocery shop once a week up on the north end of the island. Overall, we had a great experience! I cant wait to come back again next year to this property.

Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

23 May 2023

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

Great Stay at Sea Monkey

My Sis & I so enjoyed our stay at the lovely Sea Monkey upper unit that we plan to come again in 2024. The location was in a quiet neighborhood1/2 block from Truman and away from the noise of Duvall. We could reach Duvall and most anywhere we wanted to go within a 15 to 25 minute walk. The unit had everything one could want for cooking and comfort and had 3 lovely outdoor areas. We never used the backyard seating area as the upper balcony served our needs for eating and playing games, and we also enjoyed reading in the rocking chairs on the front porch. We only had one minor issue. A slow tub drain & Marla was there immediately to fix it. All in all a 5 star experience.

Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy and Bonnie W.

4 February 2023

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

Great condo

The condo was wonderful and it had a fully stocked kitchen with all types of cookware to cook anything. I love to cook. It also had an outdoor grill (most places do not). The owner, Marla, was great. We walked everywhere and took the “free bus” daily. Nice restaurants close by, and a grocery store too. I would highly recommend this condo rental.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

16 January 2023

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

Great location

We had a great experience. The location is perfect. There is also room in the yard to store bikes. The beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marla Gatley

We are Marla and Stewart. We live in Key West and own and manage the property locally. We take great pride in the house and making sure you have an awesome stay. We also charter a boat, Sea Monkey Ocean Adventures, as Captain and First Mate. Please look us up at seamonkeyoceanadventures.com to book a charter. Or give us a call....