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~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat.

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

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Shared outdoor area is so tropical!
Key West living in this quaint cottage!
Imagine listening to the birds on this charming porch.
Bedroom has dresser storage, ceiling fan and a reading chair.
Comfy queen bed for a good night's sleep.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Key West, Florida
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat.

THE PROPERTY: This one bedroom, one bath, first-floor duplex is conveniently located in Old Town. Walkable to so many Key West activities, you won’t need a car, just a pair of sandals or a bicycle. Tucked down a quiet one-way lane, this casual home is comfortably furnished. It sits just a block and a half from Duval Street yet it’s oh so tranquil. As you enter the front door from your covered porch, you will be welcomed by natural light, sunny walls, and Florida furnishings. The living room opens to the dining area that leads to the kitchen. The living room houses a sofa, chair, split unit AC and a large screen TV. Open to the dining area, you will find table seating for four and eclectic splashes of art. The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, microwave and all the tools necessary to cook meals or prepare snacks.

The bedroom is located off the living room. It’s soothing white walls are peppered with art. The room is cozy and comfortable, and includes dresser storage, a reading chair, bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan. A garment rack provides easy access to your clothing. You can enter the lushly landscaped, shared outdoor space from your bedroom. The snug bathroom with a tub/shower combination is more than adequate for rinsing off after a day in the sunshine. Homey and low-key, Solaris Cottage is a unique place to enjoy a laid-back vacation on beautiful Key West.

SOLARIS COTTAGE occupies the front section of this first-floor duplex home. SOLARIS GARDEN occupies the back section of this duplex home. For information on renting both parts of this duplex, please see SOLARIS PAIR-A-DISE.

BED CONFIGURATION: The queen bedroom is furnished with a dresser for storage, a ceiling fan and reading chair.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Open the doors from your bedroom and step out to the shared side deck under a giant Banyan tree. Step outside the kitchen door and you will find the shared infrared grill as well as the shared outdoor washer and dryer.

PARKING: There is no designated parking for this rental, however, there is usually parking available on nearby Petronia and Angela Streets. To avoid a parking ticket, please be sure that you don’t park in a spot labeled "residential", as these are assigned to full-time residents.

LOCATION: The property is on a tiny, one-way lane in Old Town, North of Truman Avenue and just a block and a half from Duval Street. Leave your car at home because you are just a short walk or bike ride to many tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries including Mallory Square, known for breathtaking sunsets and performers.

PETS: One (1) dog allowed, up to 25 lbs, for an additional fee and completion of Pet Information addendum. Must be 1 year of age or older. Must be spayed/neutered. All vaccinations must be up to date. Please be advised some breeds are not permitted. Sorry, cats are not allowed.

SMOKING: This is a non-smoking home and property.

***Guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult.

***Managed by Historic Key West Vacation Rentals***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

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 holiday home 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 Florida Keys Beaches. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mallory Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mangoes Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaya Island Eats - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aqua - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ~ SOLARIS COTTAGE ~ Live like a local in this bright and cozy retreat. located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Florida Keys Beaches and South Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Communication was great! We would defintiely stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

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

Lovely place

Lovely quaint place in the perfect location. Just a couple blocks from Duval Street. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Cozy, close to action

We loved the house. The neighborhood was great. Lots of fun action in town, a 2 minute walk away. We rented bikes and explored the island. Perfect getaway from the cold north.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Great Stay

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: Great home/location - no complaints

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Great spot

Great location, clean house, everything worked fantastic. Cindy and company were fantastic to deal with before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Clean Cute Cozy Cottage

Perfect place to stay while visiting Key West!! Such a cute cottage and great location! They thought of everything! Would love to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Perfect Getaway

Clean and quiet. Located conveniently in the heart of Old Town everything is within walking distance. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

William F.

Lovely cottage in Old Town

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 cottage is in a great location, nicely decorated and a nice garden area.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Michele D.

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

Great stay!

The only reason it did not get 5 stars is the mattress is in need of replacing. It has a large dip in the center making it very uncomfortable but everything else about the place was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Feels like home!!

We really enjoyed our stay at Solaris Cottage! The minute you walk in you are going to feel at home!! Nice spaces and super clean with an artistic touch!! KW Historic District office staff are over the top genuine and accommodating staff!! This will be a repeat for us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Perfect little retreat

The condo was super cute, exactly what was in the postings. The property management company was phenomenal and even offered concierge services such as helping rent bikes, planning kayaking and paddle boarding etc. the shared garden was great for having a glass of wine outside. Walking distance to everywhere you want to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Best Vacation!

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: This was our first time in Key West and we had a FABULOUS time! The Solaris Cottage was perfect for my husband and I and close enough that we could walk everywhere we needed to. Highly recommend staying here and will definitely stay again when we come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from LaCrosse, WI

Solaris Cottage Stay

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: Unit was what we were looking for. Cozy, with kitchen and great location. Excellent restaurant, Lola's, 1/2 block away. Pedal bikes are a great way to get around.A/C unit in the bedroom could present sleeping problems with noise.
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia I.

wonderful rental on a quiet street

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 description of the property was accurate. It is on a very quiet street but within walking distance to the fun of Duval Street and the beaches. We did not bother with renting a car and just walked to everything on Key West. The bed was comfortable, and everything was in working order. There are roosters, but they are all over the island, so not a complaint on the rental. That is just an overall heads up if traveling to Key West. We got used to them within a couple of nights, and they do quiet down. The property owner was awesome. Loved the concierge service. Made planning and booking things so easy!! Highly recommend this place.
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8/10 Good

Tracy Z., Fort Collins, CO

Quaint and Quiet!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay here. This cottage is in the perfect location to enjoy Key West's finest! We did find parking fairly easily, although it was somewhat far from the property. We picked this place because they offer a washer and dryer (for all our beach things, towels, SCUBA diving stuff), but the dryer was broken. We called the management company and they found a dryer to use at the property close by, which was nice! The cottage was perfectly clean and well suited for us, an older couple that loves Key West.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Perfect apartment for our two week stay in Key West

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: We found the Solaris apartment to be perfect for our needs in terms of size, location and amenities. We also found the owner and rental company to be very considerate and attentive as well as the big orange resident cat who liked to visit. Our only issue was late night noise from the rental units across the narrow street. We recognize that this was not the fault of the owner or rental company, but is always a possibility in vacation properties. We would love to return next year and hopefully, stay longer. We have also stayed in the other Solaris apartment which we liked equally. It was a glorious vacation. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Awesome location

Cozy and quaint place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Great place

Great stay, quite and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane I.

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

Great property, quiet lane close to everything

Very nice, spacious property, fully stocked. laundry available. Clean, TV and wifi, keyless entry. Host was very communicative and friendly. I will definitely be back, also have recommended HKWR to friends and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location.

The location was good. While I’d like to give this a 5 I can’t! The living room furniture is so uncomfortable that I would not stay here again. Beds were fine. Please consider changing the furniture!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

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

Beautiful quiet place near everything!!

This property is perfect for a couple to stay. It is quiet, cozy, and romantic. The property is also close to Duval St, and most everything is within walking distance. We didn't rent a car for the whole trip. The property owners have great communication and are quick to respond. We will most definitely be coming back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Cozy Hide-a-way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay in this cute and comfy rental, that was tucked away on a side street, just a couple from the action on Duval St. We enjoyed the front porch every day, sipping coffee/drinks, reading quietly, made possible by the privacy fence and bushes. We used the kitchen every day, perfect for starting and ending our days with home cooked meals. Although we never did use it, there is a cute courtyard out back with grill, table/chairs. The air conditioning kept us nice and cool. The shower felt great each day. During the day we roamed around the city, taking in the sights, hit the beach, checked out local preserves, sipped at the local watering holes. There are plenty of touristy things to do, such as museums, trolley, conch train, drag shows... and more shopping than you can imagine. As for parking, it was easy and we scored a spot right around the corner every day, just steps from the rental. Need to know: the neighborhood rooster makes his presence known each morning; however the broom on the front porch will help to shoo him away. Pack your bag, stop to get groceries and you’re good to go!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great little place to stay

Close to Duvall and the surrounding area, but quiet location. Perfect for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

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

Wonderful!

It was hot, and it was great to have such wonderful air conditioning. Perfect location. Easy to walk to Duval. Loved everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynn C.

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

Good to go

Very pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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