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The Independent Inn - Formerly Heron House Court

Property class: 3

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Outdoor pool
Tropical Suite | Terrace/patio
Conch Cottage | Living area
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $139
$128 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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412 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Key West Naval Station
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Tropical Suite | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Tropical Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Conch Cottage | Living area | 45-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Hulu, streaming services

Conch Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Tropical King | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Tropical King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Key West

With a stay at The Independent Inn - Formerly Heron House Court in Key West (Key West Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duval Street and Mallory Square. .This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Key West Naval Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mallory Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Joe's Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Conch Republic Seafood Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Independent Inn - Formerly Heron House Court

The Independent Inn - Formerly Heron House Court offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Heron Court
Heron Court House
Heron House Court
Heron House Court B&B
Heron House Court B&B Key West
Heron House Court Key West
Heron Court Hotel
Heron House Court Hotel Key West
Heron House Court Adult B&B Key West
Heron House Court Adult B&B
Heron House Court Adult Key West
Heron House Court Adult
Heron House Court Key West
Heron House Court Adult Only
Heron House Court - Adult Only Key West
Heron House Court - Adult Only Guesthouse
Heron House Court - Adult Only Guesthouse Key West

The Independent Inn - Formerly Heron House Court Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Super clean Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee was very good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Loved this place really recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the heated pool, staff were great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very pleasant. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice location to wharf, restaurants, and generally all around relaxing. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BIZHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, good breakfast, easy parking on the street for free, clean facility, the front desk person, Roman, is excellent host and very helpful and caring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at Heron House. The property was very comfortable, the beds were excellent, and we loved the charming Old Florida atmosphere throughout the property. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was a wonderful added touch. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast offered
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt so home like and Roman was so friendly I will stay there again when we come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Enjoyed our stay and will be back. Roman was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay with friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming older house in Old Town convenient and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff with a nice light breakfast available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was fun and relaxing. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice with the coffee being exceptional. The staff was so nice i would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quiet little hotel with only 15 rooms. It was an easy walk to Duval Street and the marinas. It was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast had a nice variety to choose from. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really kind and helpful staff! Cute rooms, really grateful we lucked up on this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roman was wonderful, helpful and kind. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although our stay was only one night it was great. The room we stayed in was clean and cozy. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. The staff was extremely helpful even after we checked out they let us store our bags for a few hours. So accommodating! Will definitely stay here if we come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, quiet neighborhood, walk to the harbor and restaurants and bars nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off we had a wonderful time and the hotel was in a really good location to Duval Street. I would gladly stay there again when in area. I would say the only negative would be parking, but once we got our spot we just ubered everywhere and it was very inexpensive for the rides.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint place very friendly staff overall experience was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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