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Authors of Key West Guest House

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Lobby
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $134
$119 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 4
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9.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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9.4 out of 10
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  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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  • 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 - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mallory Square - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬5 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

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. 688 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Anandan

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

Kobe

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

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

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

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

Loretta

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

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Authors is pleasant and comfortable. Very friendly and hard working staff. Nice location convenient to shops and a few restaurants. The pool is very small but their gardens are meticulously maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Palle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a really nice place. Clean and very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub. The breakfasts were good and the room was comfortable. I fell in love with the Cuban coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YeongCheul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great place enjoyed staff good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and perfectly located! We loved our stay and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds, and beautiful outdoor areas. The staff was friendly and helpful. Eats after hours check in and on-street parking was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint & clean. Also, short walk to down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Walkable throughout historical old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing got us checked in early and outside area was so calming and enjoyable. The room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diana the host was great let me storage my luggage till room was ready and gave me a early check in. The room was clean and the bed was so comfortable. Had a great stay and would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was awesome and the rooms and pool was great also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, just about 3/4 mile from Duval street. Clean, but very small room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026