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SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 50.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Key West, Florida
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Duval Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West

Two blocks away from Duval Street with direct access to Thomas Street through the rear gate. Has free hook up for internet access. Stereo/CD, DVD, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Conventional Stove/Oven, Air Conditioning/Heat, Phone, Blender, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Ice Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Blow Dryer, Bath Tub, Pots/Pans/Cutlery, Bed Linens, Beach Towels Fully equipped with three TV's, WIFI and will accommodate four people. | Enjoy the best of Key West! (Twins can not be converted into a king.)

Property manager

Compass Realty Vacation Rentals & Property Management
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this condo 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 Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duval Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mallory Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Heaven - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant & Island Cuisine - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is SHADY NOOK at The Truman Annex in Key West located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of We Cycle Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Mallory Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Exactly as Promised

We had a great time in the Truman Annex. We initially booked a different unit, but was advised that during our stay, the unit was to have repairs done. Compass Staff reached out and gave us several options for relocation. The unit we chose was perfect, the change was seamless and the communications with staff were prompt and professional. They moved us away from the construction area and we were not disturbed. The unit was clean and well maintained and was perfect for our family of two adults and two teenagers. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie C.

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

Spring Break in the Keys

Our family of four loved the location of our unit in Truman Annex! We were able to walk and bike everywhere within minutes. Bedrooms are small and unit needs some updates, especially carpet and bathroom. We loved sitting on back porch to read!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmy Y.

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

Amazing!

Such a great time with family friends, great location near duvall and beautiful complex!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Key West

Stayed here before. Right in the middle of the action.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Devon W B.

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

149

Very disappointed no curtain on bedroom patio door. Unacceptable. Ccumbersome having to get the front the office keys a half mile
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

TAMMY K.

Beach Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit needs a complete overhaul. It was clean just needs updating!We will be back & stay again in the Annex. It’s a great location!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Cute place, great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very cute and comfy. Location is amazing :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Fantastic Location!

Any easy walk to many of the "must sees" in Key West.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Perfect Location, pool was nice but a little crowded. The unit is a little dated but I would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deb P., Penn Yan. New York

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

Shady Nook

This unit needs to be updated especially the bathroom. Tub is chipped with rust. Shower door is not attached to tub side Sink clogs Bedroom closet doors are not attached at top Bedroom door to patio is rotting and does not close properly Loose floor tile in kitchen. Need new ice trays. Ones there are cracked Need new thermostat
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Compass was Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived at condo cleaning lady came back to take photo of a cabinet that neeeded fixing,we told her the toilet was not flushing right.We told her the place was very clean inside. She said she would report it, but it would most likely be Monday tell they come out. We went in on Monday and Megan had the handyman already on his way and the plumber. Compass realty was great. Who ever owns the condo really needs to do some up keep on the place. Doors are rotting away afraid to open bedroom patio doors for fear the glass would break. This was our 3rd stay at Shady Nook and last, but not with compass realty. Can't beat the location though.We had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Our stay

Loved the location!! Within walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do. We like the easy in and out from our condo with being on the first floor was a plus. Overall well stocked kitchen for our needs. Place is dated but clean. Good stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren G.

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

Great spot to stay! Location was perfect.

Only thing that we could request be different is the pick up of the key and the returning of the keys! It definitely adds a bit of a wrench in the plans when you have a little one and a ton of luggage to go back to the office the day of checkout! Other than that the staff was super helpful with anything we needed, early check in, late check out both granted, easy communication, and the location of this one can’t be beat — street access from the back gate!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

cynthia g.

Can't wait to go back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Totally enjoyed our weeks stay at the Shady Nook. Had all the conveniences of home and more. Really enjoyed our private entrance into our backyard patio too. I had been a bit nervous that being so close to the road might be noisy or we would feel less secure but that was no problem at all. If I had to think of something to make it even better would be to add more mirrors as there only mirrors in the bathroom - we were a group of 3 women so more mirrors would have been more convenient for getting ready for the day. Everything was in good working order and nicely decorated. I do just want to let folks know that if you have to reset the wifi the wifi box is in the bedroom with the queen bed. We got confused as we thought it was the box connected to the main tv in the living room but then again we are not all that tech savvy.All in all this was a 5 star vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd H.

Great week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was very good. When we arrived we were told the unit we reserved had lost its a/c so we were put in another unit which turned out to bean even better experience. The unit, in the “Shipyard” section was a reasonable walk to everything. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the unit. Staying at these condominiums is like being at home, almost. You are able to cook if you wish and pack less because you have laundry facilities in the unit. This is now our go to place in Key West.
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4/10 Poor

Tracy K., Valley Center, California

Unit needs a lot of work, realty management was non-responsive

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental had prior reviews of plumbing issues in bathroom which I figured would be fixed by the time we rented, but they weren’t . Toilet was a low, slow flush, as was the bathroom and the tub, well if you like getting a gross foot soak while taking a shower....need I say more? Compass Realty was contact three times and never responded to our issues. Also, the second bedroom with two twins was so tight you couldn’t even walk around the beds. Better suited to one full size bed. I will say they had plenty of towels, coffee filters and dishes, but sadly the only positive I can write here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L., RIVER HILLS

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

Great location in the heart of Key West

A nice property within walking distance of many of Key West interesting spots! Nice warm pool. Patio was cozy . While the property managers can’t help it, we were bothered by cigarette smoke from the renters on the upstairs porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Shady Nook

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it was good, only issue i had was someone kept parking in my designed parking spot. They spot numbers are confusing.

8/10 Good

Joann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wedding

Great location, The property needs updating, the grounds outside needed to be cleaned up. Overall it all worked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

New Years 2022-23

This is the second time we have stayed in the Shipyard Condos. This one was a great area in the complex. Able to walk out of the gate instead of walking through the complex. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Patrick G.

Decent but needs some TLC, less Karen

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in the Annex before so we knew what we were going for... generally quieter spot off DuVal. The unit itself needs some paint, the only toilet will give you one flush and when I looked to see if it was fixable , the insides look decades old. Previous reviews stated there is a single mirror in the whole unit, a simple behind the door mirror would help. The ac unit thermostat is another relic, we came into the property with it set at 80 and it was an ice house. Had to set it to 85 to keep it just right. A nest would be an upgrade that would prob save the owners money. The locks were sticky , digital key pads would be an improvement and safer as how many people have had those keys over the years? Finally, the pool has a few owner Karen’s who patrol that area and are rude. Our group wasn’t ones being approached but we witnessed a woman get annoyed at another group for having a small glass on the pool patio. Claimed they would have to drain the whole pool if it broke. It wasn’t near the pool. Other reports of raving Karen calling security if women went topless or wore simple nipple cover made daily poolside chatter. Unit owners making great profit off the units should not allow women to be body shamed and should speak to the board.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

taylor b.

Great spot in walkable location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit was very nice and conveniently located. It is easily accessed through the back gate. When we arrived, it was already dark and it took us a while to both get into the fenced in area to get the keys then figure out which unit was ours (It's near the very front but tucked away a bit.). Loved that it had a washer/dryer and dishwasher. The shower door needs some help, it seems to be falling apart a bit, and water leaks out, but still functional. We had a late flight out and the management company graciously allowed us to stay a few more hours which I appreciated so much. Great place, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon F.

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

Exactly as Advertised

This is an incredible location right in the heart of old town Key West and just a stone's throw from some of the best places on the Island. Easy access to the Truman Annex park and beach, as well as the Green Parrot and Duval st. The unit is exactly as the pictures show it. The kitchen is cute and convenient and makes the occasional meal very easy. The team at Compass made the check-in and check-out process as easy as is possible. No issues to note. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Pam C.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

False advertisement

One mirror in bathroom, very difficult for four women to get ready to go out...need more mirrors Not enough seats for four people to sit inside or outside...3 chairs for outdoor patio, 2 chairs for kitchen table Door to back patio very difficult to open Had to kill several cockroaches TVs in bedrooms don't work, no instructions. 2 rickety old beach chairs Dressers are so small, never unable to unpack 4 suitcases, had to live out of suitcase for a week Pull out couch mattress needs replaced and there were food crumbs inside when we pulled out the sofa bed. No furniture to sit on, on the front porch. The only plus was plenty of bath towels. Stayed in nicer places half the price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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4/10 Poor

terry k.

disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a small condo that is in need of updating.Both the kitchen and bath seem to be original and really must be improved for this to be considered a vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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