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Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise!

Condo with kitchen, steps from Duval Street

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Cuban Paradise view from street
Cuban Paradise view from street
Balcony with view of Duval St
Balcony overlooking Duval St.
Balcony with seating

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Duval Street
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
  • Place, Southernmost Point
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise!

Built in 1917 as a “club” for Cuban cigar makers and their families as their home-away-from-home, this building soon became the center of social and community life for the Cuban population in Key West. After the original Cuban Club burned down in 1983, it was restored and converted to luxurious and spacious suites.

Escape the stress and cares of your daily life with a vacation to the wonderful Cuban Paradise! This roomy two-bedroom condo has a private balcony to enjoy all the hustle and energy of the famous Duval Street. The primary bedroom sits in a loft overlooking the living room, and it features a four-post queen-sized bed, two nightstands with reading lamps, an alarm clock, private ensuite bathroom, large closet, and a small electronic safe. Located downstairs is another bedroom with a queen-sized bed, private ensuite bathroom, a nightstand with reading lamp, large closet, and a flat-screen TV.

The expansive living room features two plush sofas (one of which folds into a sleeper sofa), a coffee table, glass kitchen table with six comfy chairs, and a flat-screen TV. If cooking is your passion, then you’ll love the fully-stocked kitchen, which includes a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave.

You’ll want to take pictures at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States (only 3.5 blocks away), and fulfill all of your shopping desires at the dozens, if not hundreds, of shops and stores distributed along Duval Street and the adjoining streets.

One block away is Banana Cafe, a fantastic French restaurant for breakfast with crepes, baguettes, and croissants. The sandy shores of South Beach are just three blocks away, with the Southernmost Cafe right there for lunch. The best sushi in town is served at Origami, also located one block away. It’s all there for you, so come and enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE A POOL.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this condo is in the city centre. 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 South Beach. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southernmost Point - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Te Da - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banana Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪By George Bar At La-Te-Da - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rum Bar at the Speakeasy Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the wonderful Cuban Paradise! located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this condo building is steps away from City Zoo Gallery and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and South Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Beautiful home and location

The home was gorgeous and communicating with the host was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

S. W. B.

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

Girls trip

Lovely location to explore
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Great Stay

Great location and place for 4 people !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

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

Perfect for First Time Visit

The condo was spacious, clean, comfortable, and conveniently close to all of the sites we wanted to visit, such as the Hemingway House, Mallory Square, and the Southernmost Point.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

It was a beautiful property and the company was easy to work with when setting up our vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Great vacation spot!

Wonderful VRBO! Very spacious, everything you need for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great place

Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Diana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice place

Good times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location

We like the location of this property and enjoyed our stay. The only issue, and it is not a major issue, was with the pool; location is too far away and too small to accommodate the amount of guests who could use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustus B.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect spot to stay in Key West! Very roomy, fit 6 of us comfortably. We went for mini lobster season, had everything we needed to cook up those delicious bad boys in the kitchen. A bit of a walk to the bars on Duval street, but that's what Uber is for, and it gets quiet around 11 or so unlike over by the bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne O.

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

Celebrating 60 with Girlfriends

Everything about the property was great!! Location, security, and amenities. Our only wish would be for the upstairs area rug to be cleaned. 100% stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

A fabulous way to experience beautiful Key West.

Cuban Paradise is everything you see when reviewing the condo's photos and description. The location is perfect, a nice walk to either end of Duval St., yet quiet when sitting out on the second floor porch. Loved the closeness of South Beach, and the little bit of heaven the pool offers. We would stay here on a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynn f.

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

Cuban Paradise🎉

Great location with plenty of room to spread out and relax. The host was communicative and met every need providing exceptional services. We will be back! Balcony view was a bonus as the people watching provided perfect entertainment during the holiday season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Great find

Everything was spectacular, place was very clean and exactly as advertised. Property management was on the ball answering any questions I had immediately. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Even Better than Expected!

We had 6 of us in the house for 3 nights and it was perfect. The pictures do a great job of representing the location and it was more spacious than expected. Balcony is great and overlooks Duval street. Would definitely come back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Perfect for larger families/groups

Fantastic condo on Duvall. Locks were keyless, so we didn't have to worry about our group separating and not being able to get back in. Plenty of space with a great balcony and comfy beds and furniture. Definitely recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place for porch people!

We had a great time in Key West and this was a great property for us. We enjoyed the porch overlooking Duval Street. The quiet end of the street was just fine with us. There is a quiet bar and ice cream parlor right across the street. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Tara Q.

Wonderful location!!

Located ON Duvall St this property is on the end of Duvall that’s close to the Butterfly conservatory. Lots of great shops and eatery’s! The unit was clean and had all we needed! The morning sun shoots right on the porch so coffee in the AM is tough due to the heat and it could have a few updates but overall I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

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

Location Location Location

Great location on Duval! It is not on the busiest part of Duval but still a great area which we loved! Everything was as expected with easy access to shops and bars. We loved sitting on the front porch to people watch but the morning sun was brutal! We made wonderful memories here and would definitely stay again. Make sure you visit the Rum Bar across the street which is a hidden gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Duval

Easy access to everything, good ac, a lot bigger in the house than pictures make it seem!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

craig h.

perfect name

perfectly situated to be a part of the fun but enough removed to get away from the noise if you want to.sitting on the deck in the morning sun and watching the street wake up is the best way to start the day and an easy walk to get wherever you want to go made this an ideal location.highly recommend this accommodation as it was clean, spacious and had all you need for a great getaway.Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

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

Key West heaven

The property was exactly like its Photos. Everything was clean, and we had no problems whatsoever. The upper balcony was so relaxing for us. Sitting out there with a cocktail or a book and just relaxing. We walked our little booties off and visited the Hemingway house and the Mel Fisher museum, and went into tons of tourist shops. Restaurants were bountiful and close by. You can’t go wrong with this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Window on Duvall

Great balcony facing Duvall Street. In the middle of everything. Walk anywhere. Unit well equipped and very clean. Wish check in was virtual - no value to anyone by requiring a stopping at the management office, which is a mile away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

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

Amazing Location

This is the second time I've used this rental, and although it is showing a little bit of wear, I wasn't disappointed. Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, decently stocked kitchen (although the ice maker didn't cooperate), and plenty of towels (bath and beach). The balcony could use some new furniture/cushions and a deep cleaning, but even as it is, it's still a great place to spend the afternoon. The check-in/out process is seamless no matter what time you arrive and depart. Having a dedicated off-street parking spot is a huge benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

Key West Keeper!

We felt so lucky when we walked into this spacious, attractive, comfortable apartment. And that was after a smooth and friendly check-in. This Cuban Paradise was the perfect place for our first visit to Key West. When we had had enough of Key West's delicious food and beautiful beaches, we could sit on the balcony and watch the Key West world go by...never a dull moment. I hesitate telling too many people about this "keeper" as we want to go back and want it to be available when we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

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