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Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Duval Street

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Living area
Pool
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4107.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Duval Street
  • Place, South Beach
  • Place, Southernmost Point
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining

Dancing Palms

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Experience the very best of Key West living at this unique Old Town Truman Avenue Eyebrow home. Tucked away in a small, gated community, this luxury two-bedroom retreat showcases tranquil tropical decor and comes well-appointed with all the modern essentials of home. Whether you're visiting with the kids or sneaking away for a romantic couple's escape, you're sure to find everything you need for carefree vacation comfort. Prepare anything from morning coffee to full family dinners in the well-equipped kitchen and dine together at the nearby table. The private deck comes furnished with a gas grill and outdoor dining table if you want to enjoy some fresh Florida breeze with your meal. You can also bust out your favorite board games or settle outside on the large front porch and get some fresh Florida air. Enjoy access to a heated outdoor pool - the ideal place to unwind after exciting days out. In the evenings, relax in the airy living area while streaming shows and movies on the smart TV.

Enjoy central walkability with Southern Most Point, the Lighthouse, the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, all within blocks from home. Experience unforgettable live entertainment and explore local galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants along Duval Street, just a short walk from home. Additionally, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is only a mile west, where you'll find historic sites, beaches, and walking trails.

THINGS TO KNOW


Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Security camera details: Ring camera on front door



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 deadlock

About the area

Key West

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southernmost Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mallory Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Viva Argentinian Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nine One Five - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil tropical retreat with pool, private deck, & W/D - walk to bars/dining located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

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

Family Get Together

Accommodations were very nice and as described on the website. Views of Lake Huron were breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

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

A Nice Cottage on Lake Huron

This quirky cottage provided us with a relaxing, comfortable stay. The layout of the house is perfect for a family gathering, with a large living area, nice patio (too bad the weather sucked for us), access to the beach and Lake Huron, and plenty of beds and bathrooms. The house is an older home that's been renovated and modernized. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were nice. I loved having one bath downstairs, where you could get away from the main room to...you know...do your business. Three bedrooms are downstairs as well. All were pretty large with queen beds. One quirk was the 18 (?!!) light switches in the main living area. We had some laughs trying to figure out what they all did. Overall, just a fun, comfortable place for a family get together. There were just two minor things that we felt could be improved. One, we never received any instructions for check-in from the host. I contacted him by email and he replied quickly, but that should be initiated by the host, not the guest. Second, the instructions at the entrance require the guests to strip all the beds, launder the sheets and towels, and put them all away before leaving at 11am. That's a bit much to do before checking out, and impossible for someone catching an early flight. We tried, but we had too many loads to finish before 11am. I called the host, and he graciously told us to just leave the last load and he'd take care of it. Probably need to rethink that, though. A nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

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

Family fun

My 3 sons and their families stayed along with my wife and me. The seven children had a great time had a great time on the beach and in Lake Huron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Mark was a great host and the home suited our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Great stay! Cozy, relaxing, and gorgeous views.

Great stay for a family vacation! The kids loved playing in the water and on the beach. Stairs were assessable for all and water was shallow by beach for kids to ease in. Awesome seating area outside. Rooms were cozy and a nice sized. We loved playing cards in the sunroom, they had extra card tables and chairs for us to set up, which was so nice! Host was very helpful! Not a bunch of attractions near by, but lots of nice parks for the kids, lighthouse, cute town to walk in, and lots of options for eating. If you are looking for a great house to experience the sand, water, and view of the lake, this is it! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Home like accommodations

Comfortable home like atmosphere, located in a great neighborhood, and near all the conveniences of restaurants, stores, etc. Most importantly, a great view of the lake!
Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele W.

Liked: Communication, location

Comfortable Beach House

This is not high end luxury but it’s a great place to entertain and hang out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leann T.

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

Amazing Family Time

Thus rental was perfect for our family of 6 adults and three children. We enjoyed a week of relaxing, swimming and playing in the sand. The rental had everything we needed and was close to the stores for anything we needed to purchase. We would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Great beachfront getaway

This was a perfect house for our two families to vacation at. The inside is clean and well-maintained, and there was plenty of space for us all to spread out. The beach has also been well cared for and had plenty of sand for the kids to play in. The lake off of the beach is relatively shallow, which we loved. Can’t beat the location either, as all of the stores and restaurants you need are within a few minutes drive. Highly recommend this one for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha O.

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

Wonderful house, beautiful and convenient location!

Mark was a great host, gave us a tour and great local information. Very responsive! House had everything we could possibly need. Our family enjoyed our stay and look forward to future stays. The beach chairs & toys were so nice to have for our use and made it so easy to enjoy the beach with young kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan k., Macomb, MI

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

What A Wonderful Week!

We had an amazing time at Mark & Rhonda’s Desmond Beach House. The whole family enjoyed the beach & water. The family stayed on the beach most of the trip. The bedrooms are more than spacious. The view is tremendous. The amount of ship traffic is amazing. At one point there were 5 ships within view. My husband & I enjoyed the lounge chairs. There are two that are nice and high, easy to get out of for our old bones. (Would love to know where they were they were purchased.). The stairs to the beach were great, again easy to maneuver for older parents. The main floor shower was converted to walk-in, which was a bonus. Mark was very attentive to our needs & concerns. Over all our stay was excellent. Kudos to Mark & Rhonda,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Anniversary family get together

This is a lovely house with a beautiful view. The owners were very nice and we had a wonderful time with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach and views of Lake Huron.

Our family enjoyed the beach and clear waters of Lake Huron. However we were somewhat disappointed in the upkeep of the house. The downstairs area looked newly refurbished but some mattresses were stained with no mattress pads, sheets were stained. Upstairs needs painting and a good cleaning. Found food from previous renters under the sofa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

An amazing week at this beautiful property

Our family spent a great week at the lake house. The view is tremendous and the house perfectly suited our 9 family members. The beach was perfect for long days sitting by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Megan s.

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

Family Vacation

The view can't be beat. The water views are seen easily from the living and sun rooms, plus hearing the waves is ultimate relaxation. The rooms are decent size, especially the bedrooms in the basement. They easily accommodated a full air mattress with space to spare. We had a family of younger children and the height of the beds was intimidating. Overall, the place was great. Views were breathtaking. We have rented several times before so are quite familiar with the process. As we had small children, we had to bring a booster chair and pack n play as these were not on site. Additionally, there were 1 game and 1 puzzle and I didn't see any movies. Outside, there wasn't an outdoor activities for the children/adults. ie, kayaks, paddle boat, etc, or any any non-water activity. They didn't venture far into the water because it was rather cold and subsequently would get bored pretty quickly. The house itself can safely sleep 14, however, the kitchen table seats 6; with a card table for 4. Lastly, we were asked to wash the sheets/towels before check out. In past rentals, we've only ever stripped the sheets and washed the towels on occasion. So this was new and changed the plan upon departure. If you don't have small kids, this house is fantastic. If you do have smaller children, I would plan many activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

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