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Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property

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A building with a white exterior, a large red awning, and a gated entrance.
A small, enclosed porch with a chair and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a white lattice fence.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $123
$109 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Key West Naval Station
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a black sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small white table with a lamp, a kitchen area, and a door leading to a bedroom.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Poet, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Kirkwood, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Wilder, 2nd Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Wilder, 2nd Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a television.

Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Library, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Library, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Audubon, 2nd Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Audubon, 2nd Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a door, and a wall with a picture.

Artist, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a green dresser, a white radiator, and a door leading to another room.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Key West

With a stay at Authors of Key West Guest House in Key West (Key West Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Duval Street. .This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and 1 mi (1.6 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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Southernmost Point - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Square Grouper Key West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Cafe (MARC) - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast 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 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a water dispenser.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 27 2026 to September 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from June to July
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1023 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic bed and breakfast in perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, ac was super cols, breakfast had great gluten free options, the staff was friendly and the vibes were top notch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, most accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very nice and cozy. Staff is also friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, and beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay with family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yelizaveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good , ver close to the Main Street. The hotel is bit old but overall nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, great breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Old town and so much character. Made with love
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kobe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Clean room. Good AC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was everything we were looking for in Key West. Clean, comfortable and easy. We found parking right outside and check in and check out was a breeze. Great coffee too. For the price, you can’t beat it if you are looking more for a place just to sleep and get ready for the day!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and healthy continental breakfast. Great clean rooms. Walkable area about 18 min walk to duval street. Nice outdoor porch to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the breakfast that was offered. This was also a great location within walking distance to many things. The staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility close to shops and close to Mallory Square.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, friendly. Small property, but cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this place. its in a quiet area, in a good location and the staff has always been great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes ckean and breakfast was good. Staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was quaint and European-ish and immaculate! Lovely large hot tub and continental breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely kind and helpful! Everything was clean and this was a quiet and peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to find a room at Author’s during Spring Break season. Stayed as a family of 3 in the Wilder room and it was spacious enough. Rooms are kept very clean and the overall place feels very comfy. Breakfast was good enough with bagels, coffee, yogurt, boiled eggs and cereals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and room was clean. Good location for walking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Very clean and nice staff. Room as comfortable and furnished with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026