Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6

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Large private pool and hot tub in the back yard overlooking the garden.

The poolside seating area includes a BBQ grill and garden seating area.

The outdoor heated spa has therapeutic body jets for those cool evenings.

Bright living room with cathedral ceilings, smart TV, two couches, and dining

Indoor/outdoor feeling with double French doors

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Key West, FL

Duval Street9 min walk
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum12 min walk
Southernmost Point19 min walk
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)15 min drive

What a perfect KW property! On a quiet dead end street with a great pool. Easy bike ride to all the historic district st...

sam b.

Jul 30, 2020

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Hidden at the end of one of the most beautiful lanes in Old Town, Casa Escondida awaits you with its tropical seclusion and quiet serenity. Nestled amongst mature tropical landscaping, the main 2/2 house features an indoor/outdoor ethos that is reflected throughout. The bright cathedral ceiling living room spills out onto the covered and screened in patio, the master bathroom French doors open to the large swimming pool, and the master bath invites you to take a plunge in the outdoor heated spa.

The separate 1/1 guest cottage is almost too cute for its own good – your guests will not want to leave! Bright, cool, and unassuming, this small space has all its own charm.

THE LOCATION
The house is located on one of THE most desired locations in Key West – on the end of one of the most beautiful and quiet lanes in center of the old historic district and arguably one of the most pleasant neighborhoods. “In the middle of it all, yet worlds away,” would be a great description. The Historic waterfront is a short four blocks away, as is bustling Duval street. Less than two blocks away you’ll find the best Cuban coffee at 5 Brothers, Help Yourself organic restaurant and produce market, homemade pasta at Mangia Mangia, and the famous Michaels restaurant. This is the Key West living everyone is looking for.

THE LIVING AREA
The living room and dining area opens up to a covered and screened in porch, allowing you to enjoy your meals and relaxation inside or out. Two comfy couches in the living room invite you to curl up with a good book, with plenty of natural light from the large windows and multiple French doors.

THE POOL AREA
This is where you’ll end up spending a lot of your days. Composed of both sunny and shaded areas, the pool area features a large pool, a separate hot tub with air jets, expandable teak table with 6 matching chairs, and 3 Barlow Tyrie teak chaise lounges with pull out drink trays. There is also a gas fired BBQ grill for afternoon cookouts.

THE GARDEN
In tightly packed Key West, gardens can be a luxury, and this 6,425 sq. ft. property has the room to spread out. The tropical garden is framed overhead by a spectacular Royal Poinciana tree and surrounded by my majestic palms. The understory plants have been carefully chosen to provide year-round flowers, from colorful hibiscus, native and exotic flowering trees and butterfly attracting plants, to the wild orchids growing throughout the property. There’s always something blooming at Casa Escondida!

THE ACCOMMODATIONS
There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house, plus the detached guest cottage and bathroom. All of the bedrooms have flatscreen TVs and cable/DVD players. The master bedroom has double French doors that open to the pool via a private screened porch and features cathedral ceilings and a king sized bed. The second bedroom has double French doors that open to the private front porch and has a queen bed. The cottage has a queen bed and private bathroom, as well as two small private decks with outdoor chairs.

THE AMENITIES

• Central Air
• Ceiling fans
• Pool and outdoor hot tub with therapeutic air jets.
• Off-street gated parking for two cars
• Lush, mature landscaping and wild orchids throughout property
• Outdoor furniture and chaise loungers
• Outdoor shower
• Full size washer/dryer
• Gas BBQ grill
• Cable, DVD players and flat screen TVs
• Wireless High-speed internet
• Bose Bluetooth wireless speakers

Property manager

Jesse Anderson

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Welcome to the Little Hemingway House- Please NOTE: the house now has railings

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pool and hot tub do NOT have a protective fence, cover, or door alarms. If traveling with children who cannot swim, please find another property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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. The Kite House and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Key West, FL

What's nearby

Duval Street - 9 min walk
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 12 min walk
South Beach - 18 min walk
Southernmost Point - 19 min walk
Mallory Square - 3 min drive

Getting around

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Willie T's - 10 min walk
801 Bourbon Bar - 10 min walk
DJ's Clam Shack - 9 min walk
Better Than Sex - 10 min walk
Pinchers - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6 have a pool?

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

Is Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Seclusion On Old Town Lane With Pool And Detached Bungalow. Sleeps 6 located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Key West Cemetery and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

sam b.

30 July 2020

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

Wonderful Home!

What a perfect KW property! On a quiet dead end street with a great pool. Easy bike ride to all the historic district streets/attractions. Jesse and Jack were great hosts—responsive and very helpful with recommendations. We’ll be back!

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mary t.

15 March 2016

A wonderful stay

My husband and I enjoyed the month of February at this beautiful and relaxing property. The location was fabulous, it is in a quiet, tropical area and we were able to walk to most things. We drove to Key West so we were really happy to have parking on the property. We enjoyed relaxing indoors and outdoors. We spent a lot of time outside at the table and lounge chairs, we used the grill, and really enjoyed the hot tub. We enjoyed the openness of the house, we had the doors open most of the time. The house was very well provisioned, the kitchen had everything we needed. The owners were very approachable and responsive. If we needed anything they got back to us very quickly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carey G., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

25 January 2016

Private Retreat

Nestled into a large private gated lot at the end of one of the most desirable dead end streets on all of Key West, this family compound offers a 3 bedroom/3 full bath layout that is difficult to find in the charming historic district. Having rented several properties in the US, Caribbean and Europe, I would say that the owners of this property were the most helpful that I've experienced with orientation to the island and the house, and the most responsive to questions during my stay. The house is extremely quiet and peaceful and offers several places to relax, both indoors and out. I took advantage of close proximity to great Cuban coffee, breakfast, a chat with locals, a walk on the docks or a yoga class each morning. Likewise, fabulous restaurants and shops that are off the beaten path are within easy walking distance to the house. We appreciated both the hot tub and pool that, again, are a rare find in the rental market. I can't wait to return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

21 April 2015

Wonderful Oasis!

My husband and I had a wonderful month at this tropical oasis! From the moment we stepped on the property to the moment we left, we loved everything about our stay. The owners are a wonderful family and made us feel very comfortable. They were extremely accommodating as well as friendly! We truly were nestled in this private home amongst beautiful, tropical foliage at the end of a charming lane in Old Town. We rented bikes right up the road and that was the best advice we could've been given as we rode those bikes every day! The location is perfect - close enough to the action and removed enough to escape if you choose. The pool and hot tub were a definite asset. There was nothing like the end of a busy day relaxing in the hot tub surrounded by the peaceful scenery under the white lights! We had plenty of choices for restaurants within a very short walking distance - some of our favorite meals in fact! We would highly recommend this home, which for us was just what we wanted in beautiful Key West! We have memories now that will last our lifetime.

About the host

Hosted by Jesse Anderson

Jack Anderson, originally from Tacoma, Washington, and Liliane arrived in Key West in 1986, having recently completed an adventure on the family home – a 42 foot sailboat.

Four years prior, they had sold their thriving leather crafts business in the French Alps, said goodbye to friends and family, and boarded their steel hulled ketch, Nividic, with their 5 year old daughter and 2 year old son in tow. Setting sail for the Canary Islands, and then crossing the Atlantic, the family spent the next four and half years sailing in the Caribbean, eventually arriving, with $23 left, at Land’s End Marina, behind the Half Shell Raw Bar at the Key West Bight.

Always the sailor and leather craftsman, Jack started making leather jewelry and selling at the nightly sunset celebration on Mallory Square. Soon, Local Color opened next door to the historic Turtle Kraals, at the original location of Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville store.

As the businesses grew, Jack and Liliane, with children still in tow, would travel the world, buying jewelry, clothing, and accessories in far flung locales – Bali, Mexico City, the highlands of Guatemala, Ibiza, Vilnius, Paris, India, the Dominican Republic…

Always evolving, the Andersons designed their own clothing lines for the tropics and Key West jewelry collections.

Today, you can see all of these influences when you shop at Local Color and Commotion, and there’s always something new! And it is still very much a family affair.

In 2014, the Andersons bought 814 Carey as their retirement house, but they're not quite ready to settle down, so this property will be selectively available for another few years!

The Anderson family

Why they chose this property

This property is everything that you could want in Key West, but that can be surprisingly hard to find... A location in the Historic Old Town, at the end of a quiet lane (no traffic noise!), with a large lot, a big pool, privacy, and the classic indoor/outdoor living that Key West is known for. The Andersons spent a long time looking for this special place!

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