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7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Key West, FL
Duval Street
Place, Duval Street
2 min walk
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
9 min walk
Southernmost Point
Place, Southernmost Point
15 min walk
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
14 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
7 bathrooms
Bath 1 Ensuite
Bath 2 Hall Adjacent
Bath 3 Ensuite
Bath 4 Ensuite
Bath 5 Ensuite
Bath 6 Ensuite
Bath 7 Ensuite
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
About this property
CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location
The Mansion, circa 1840’s is a lovingly restored and renovated three story Classic Folk Victorian home with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The house interior recently received a new coat of paint, new furnishings and some additional redecorating projects were completed.
The Mansion and its beautiful pool and outdoor living space is ideal for large family gatherings or intimate corporate getaways. This private, secure vacation property is steps away from famous Duval Street, the historic seaport and everything that old town Key West has to offer.
Upon entering you will notice the beautiful, 12’ high original ceilings. There is a traditional front parlor living room, a family room, dining room, and a kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances. There are also two bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the first floor.
The first bedroom has a new queen size bed. The bedroom bathroom is ensuite. This bathroom has a tub/ shower combination with a dramatic high tiled archway above. The original solarium is now home to a unique bedroom with Cuban tile floors and an ample king size bed. The bathroom is across from this bedroom and has a tiled walk-in shower.
The banister from the 1890’s and the beautiful chandelier will guide you up the staircase to the four bedrooms and four bathrooms that are on the second floor. The front bedroom has a queen size bed and French doors leading to the balcony that spans the entire width of the house. This balcony offers a wonderful view of the historic neighborhood’s streetscape below. The ensuite bathroom is finished in tile and has a walk-in shower.
The west bedroom offers a king size bed. The room has knotty pine wainscoting, original Dade County Pine wood planked floors, and large sash windows. The bathroom is also ensuite with a tile walk-in shower.
The east bedroom contains a king size bed and features island style wicker furnishings. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower.
The back bedroom has a modern aesthetic with a king size bed and two sets of French doors leading to the back balcony overlooking the outdoor living space and swimming pool. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a tiled walk-in shower.
The third floor offers a unique, private, split-level suite with its own media area, wet bar with expansive countertops, king size bed nook, an additional sleeping space, and a full bathroom. The suite has beautiful hardwood floors and offers an inviting private balcony with a view of the pool area. The bathroom’s two skylights are a unique feature bringing in the natural light.
A bonus privacy and safety feature of this house is an exterior back staircase to the second and third floors. The exterior also offers outdoor living at its tropical finest.
Guests will enjoy the spacious sun deck and the large swimming pool. The Mansion’s outdoor space is perfect for lounging, grilling and poolside dining and entertaining. The large swimming pool may be heated in the cooler months and delightfully refreshing during the rest of the year.
The Mansion Bedding Summary: • 1st Floor - 1 King, 1 Queen size bed • 2nd Floor- 4 King • 3rd Floor – 1 King
The Mansion Parking: Two off-street parking spaces
Although completely separate and private, the Mansion is on the Watson House Grand Estate. Should you need additional accommodations for a larger group or if you just wish to spread out, the gate in the southeast rear corner of the pool area can be unlocked and opened to the Villa at the Watson House Estate adding another pool area, four bedrooms and bathrooms for your enjoyment. Click on The Watson House Grand Estate for details.
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About the area
Key West
Located in Key West, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach. USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum and The Kite House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
South Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Southernmost Point - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Margaritaville - 4 min walk
Mangoes Restaurant - 4 min walk
La Concha Bar - 4 min walk
Jack Flats - 4 min walk
Kaya Island Eats - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location on 3 June 2026 start from NZ$2,997, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is CLASSIC KEY WEST - Grand home in Old Town location located?
Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street, Florida Keys Beaches and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Mallory Square and South Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lots of room, nice back deck and a fun pool. Great location, we could walk to every place we went. The interior needs some updating, especially the kitchen and some of the bedrooms. All in all, a good vacation for our 13 family members.
Thomas C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Thank you for the detailed feedback! We are so glad to hear that the house worked well for your large group and that your 13 family members had a good vacation.
We are glad that you enjoyed the spacious room, the nice back deck, and the fun pool, and that the location allowed you to walk everywhere!
We appreciate your honest comment about the interior needing updating, especially in the kitchen and some bedrooms. We use this feedback to prioritize renovations and will pass this on to the property owner immediately.
We hope to host your family again in the future!
It was a wonderful experience and the stay in this house was amazing. It is big and beautiful and had plenty of room for 14 of us. It was in the middle of everything and in walking distance to all things. We couldn’t have asked for a better place.
Lavonne D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review.
We're happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope you come back for another visit soon!
Nice big house everyone had their own space. Location is close to Duval street and easy access to all bars and resturants.
James D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you for your Five Star review of The Mansion at The Watson House Grand Estate Key West. We are delighted that you enjoyed the house and its convenient location. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Perfect location and property for the group of 14 we had. Everything went as smooth as could be. Property description dead on and overall excellent trip!
We gathered 13 people for a mini-fraternity reunion. We loved that every bedroom had a bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped. The third floor suite was especially nice. The property was in a great location to walk to everything we wanted to do and see.
Wonderful home for a large gathering. Private rooms and baths allowed everyone the privacy they needed. Truly enjoyed our stay. Jan @ KW Rentals was amazing and super helpful!
Denise F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found our staff member helpful. We hope to see you again!
Can’t beat the location and accommodations for a larger group. Only very small downsides were the beddings were a little dirty and the floors were very dirty. Everything else was great and would definitely stay there again with a large group. One consideration is the location is close to Duval St and a fire house so don’t expect to have quiet evenings. A great place to enjoy the nightlife.
Matthew G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, but we are concerned that you experienced housekeeping issues. Had we known during your stay we would have sent the housekeepers back to mop the floors again and change out any necessary bedding. Our priority is to have our guests have a clean, comfortable stay and enjoy the property. We hope to see you again.
The house was very impressive. The location could not have been better. We were a family of 13. The 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms were perfect for our group. From myself, my sons, my daughters in law to my grandchildren all agreed it was the trip of a lifetime
We had the most wonderful time at "The Mansion" over Easter. The house was magnificent for 6 children and 6 adults. It was super clean and the pool was amazing! We walked everywhere!!! The grocery store was right around the corner! Location was fabulous!! House was fabulous!! Big driveway where boys could play mini hockey and pickleball. The grill was perfect so we could eat in and restaurants were walkable so we could eat out!! Can't say enough about cleanliness and location! We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Management was attentive to any questions or concerns we had!! Fantastic get away!!
John L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we hope you come back to visit again soon!
Great, been going to key west for 25 years, The house was great but the maintenance on the house was really bad, from the busted tile all over the house, the fridge not cold,not working rite, to the pool deck broke and busted , so house great, key west great, maintenance bad.
Michael T.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback. All the decking is scheduled to be repaired this summer in the month of August. We have blocked off the month for this to be completed. We will have our maintenance staff look at the refrigerator and if needed schedule repair with the appliance company. We hope you enjoyed your time in Key West and thank you for staying with us.
We loved it, mostly. GREAT location, great house, six ensuites and another bedroom. Large family of thirty-somethings and a couple of small children. The bedroom space was a big pro. Outdoor/pool area was our favorite hangout space. Kitchen is super small and needs an upgrade. Floors could have been cleaner (rest of house felt very clean).
Shari S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We appreciate all feedback. It is unfortunate that the floors were not cleaned properly for your stay. Had we known, we would have sent our housekeepers back immediately. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the space and location and hope to see you again!
When we decided on a vacation we looked at all options, Carribean, Florida, etc. We've been to Key West a number of times and once with entire family. It was our choice. We needed big, there are 14 of us. And we found just what we needed at the Mansion. The place is historic, beautifully updated without loosing the charm and all around perfect for our family. The rooms were all lovely, all with its own bath and tastefully updated. Beds and bedding were wonderful. We used the pool daily. Location couldn't be better with nice restaurants on each end of the block. Quiet shops in the block. It is just one block off of Duval. Loved the location and the house. It's pricey but well worth it. I highly recomment and so does my entire family.
PATTY G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back for another visit in the near future.
We are a growing family with three adult sons two of which are married and an adult daughter. One son has two children, 16 months and three years old. There were 9 adults and two children. The house was in a great location and many bedrooms and baths. Only drawback was the third floor. The temperature did not get below 85 degrees. We emailed and text with management that were sending people out; however, it still didntlower the temperature so its best not to account for that area. Its a large area but too warm to stay up there of sleep due to the heat. Even multiple fans didnt help lower the temperature. Otherwise stay was enjoyable and eventful.
Michele M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Thank you for the review. The third floor space can be a bit warmer than the other bedrooms, but it has a separate AC unit and definitely gets cooler than 85 degrees. If the balcony door is left open on the third floor it would prevent the AC from cooling properly. This is space that we want our guests to use and enjoy.
We loved the location of this house. Walkable to downtown and watersports activities that are mostly around the Hyatt hotel. The bedrooms were great, once you figured out the layout. (Second floor is a tad tricky as you have to walk through a bedroom to reach the back bedroom). Plenty of lounge areas. But if you plan to cook meals for your entire group, it get's a bit tricky. Kitchen is pretty small and a bit short of equipment (e.g. only one oven tray) and the indoor dining table only sits 8 but we made it work. As we had two families staying in this house, we had 2 cars (we like to drive around to the other islands as well). The house behind us, sharing the same drive way, had a massive suburban, so getting in and out was a huuuge challenge. Or when they had a delivery driver block the drive way (and not open their door to accept their delivery for a good 30 min) with his car so we could not access it at all. So unless you are like us and use the car to explore other parts of the keys, I would advise not to rent a car at all, and just walk or bike it.
Bernadet W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and found the bedrooms comfortable. We appreciate your feedback on the kitchen and dining space, and we’ll look into adding more equipment for larger groups. We're sorry to hear about the parking challenges, and we understand how frustrating that can be, especially with multiple cars. We’ll work with the property team to see if there’s anything that can be done to improve access. We hope you had a memorable stay overall, and we’d love to welcome you back in the future!
Excellent central location, easy walks to most places. Pool was amazing, lots of seating. We had 13 adults in this house and had plenty of room! Well stocked with pool towels, bath towels and linens. Nice outside balconies and eating space. An amazing house that I will rent again in the future
Frank E.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for the glowing review Frank! We are thrilled that our house provided 'plenty of room' for all 13 of you, finding a space that comfortably fits a large group while remaining centrally located is exactly what we aim for. We're so glad you enjoyed the pool and the outdoor dining spaces. We can't wait to welcome your group back for another amazing stay!
First time at this property. Great communication even when I sucked at it. They continued to reach out to me and that was much appreciated. We go to KW yearly for a big guys trip. This place was the best we have ever stayed in 14 years of doing this trip. Each spacious comfortable bedroom had its own bathroom aligned with it. TV was only streaming options but we all had our personal accounts. The villa rental is also on this property and they thought our pools was theirs. Super cool people so we all hung out and used it as a common pool. Great location. Easy walk to our fun places.
Charles P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Rent Key West Vacations
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