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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$514
$463 nightly
$514 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026

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Key West, FL
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Key West

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Key West, within a 15-minute walk of Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mallory Square and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mangia Mangia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Very Low Rates. See dates below avail. PreXmas spec@ And 10% Off wkly stays

PREHOLIDAY SPECIALS.
Dec 1 thru 11 ONLY 169. lodg. + extras
Dec 14 thru 21 ONLY 189.lodg + extras
Close to beach,full kitchen and patio!


Good weather. Lower rates.
Less people! A win win.

December Special Lodging discounts plus extras.
December 11 - 19 @ 189.00 ngt.
December 19-22 @ 229.00 ngt.

FEB & MARCH WKLY SPECIALS @
12% OFF Wkly
& REDUCED RATES 285.lodg. + extras.ngtly.

This is a good value at a
GREAT LOCATION Close to beach and All!
REASONABLE RATES. W.FULL KITCHEN AND PATIO
Please read reviews. People have left and judge for yourself..
Key West is old and historic when
The homes were built-in this area. Parking was always on the sides of the street and is FREE.
A great way to see the island however, is by bicycle plus there are so many different kinds of vehicles you can rent it is amazing.

SO.........

Come splash in the surf. Come soak up the heat of the Sun. Come feel salt water mist on your skin as you take a sunset sail! Come listen to the beat of the reggae drums. Come feel the loose sand in your feet as you sway to its rhythm. Feel alive and vibrant.
CARPE DIEM!.
You will be staying at Varela Street Retreat. Only a beautiful half-mile walk from the beach.
My place has a full kitchen with full size refrigerator and stove. A complete dining area and a living room/bedroom combination and bathroon. You also have your own large private patio.The 1/2 mile walk straight down the street to the public beach is lovely.
The beach also has a nice small restaurant onsite.
You will love staying in this great location where 90% of the residents are local. They each have an interesting Key West tale to tell and are a very warm, friendly and diverse group. Here you will absorb the ambiance that made Key West what it is today.
Varela St. Retreat is located in historic Old Town away from the bustle on famous Duval Street. It is only half a mile to the closest beach and a 7 minute walk to Duval Street. It is less that one block to the White Street art gallery district, the grocery, the laundry, the largest city park,restaurants, shops, bike rental shop and more.
Go ahead, kick your feet up and make yourself at home! You are about to enter Varela St. Retreat. Here you will meander back a secluded stone pathway to reach your very own private, spacious stone patio complete with lush overhanging tropical vegetation.
A table and chairs and plants
await you. You can dine out and soak up the warm inviting Florida sunshine,chat with your friends or just catch up on some reading. The front room of your apartment is a combination of a full kitchen and a separate dining/office area. The back room has a queen-size bed and a living area complete with a sleeper sofa. The bathroom has a stall shower. The apartment has all new ceramic tile and wood laminate flooring.
Varela St. Retreat offers FREE parking right on the sides of the street in designated areas. First come first serve.

Also, ask me about a pool hook up if needed. So please come and make Varela St Retreat your temporary home while away from home!

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features complimentary parking nearby, snorkeling nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

a copy of your photo ID will be required for all reservations within 24 hours of first payment
no smoking inside / no grills allowed during your stay
Free parking on street sides & cross streets. First come, not assigned. Avoid areas with words on blacktop to prevent tickets.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Very Low Rates. See dates below avail. PreXmas spec@ And 10% Off wkly stays Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was excellent with communications, sincere and really made an effort with keeping us informed every step of our stay. 10/10 The rental wasn’t just for us. It’s so small. The bathroom was painfully small. The bathroom was of concern for us. The toilet area of 25” wall to wall. My husband couldn’t use & had to walk to service station. Highly disappointing! Shower was also very small measuring 24”x35” in diameter. There were no shelves to place toiletries. The area between the sink and wall to toilet is tight at only 18”. The bed, queen, is placed between two walls that doesn’t allow no room to walk around so one must crawl on & off bed. This was so annoying. Parking is nonexistent. There’s only street parking and availability is minimal. When carrying groceries, or luggage, it’s inconvenient to the max! There is a small courtyard out back and that is nice. I’d say this rental is for college kids who’s use to dorm life. Highly recommend anyone over 50 to seek other places or anyone who has mobility issues or of larger stature. I do believe it’s a good rental just not for us. Host tries to accommodate and neighborhood is great. Sandy’s has the BEST coffee and a very short walk. Streets are narrow enough to be more less one way due to parking on both sides. Rarely can two vehicles fit. I mentioned some improvements, took photos and sent to host. She’s awesome and wished I’d met her. Our stay was memorable.
Queen bed. Pillows protect head from window sill corners
Very small shower
Quaint kitchen area
Bed area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little apartment and good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The value for Key West was excellent. We stayed 5 nights for what our friends paid for 1. It's older, but that is a lot of the charm. Staying in the neighborhood was a completely different vibe. We were able to walk to everywhere, including a great grocery store and we walked to Mass at a beautful Catholic basilica. We had a flight change and host was extremely flexible. Communication was extremely quick. Duval St. was a quick easy walk which saved so much on Ubers. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I really enjoyed the property. It was intimate and cozy and perfect for just the two of us. Shower is a bit tight but it served its purpose. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place! Great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, SAND SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our VRBO Stay in Key West

The overall impression of this property was it was cute and satisfied our needs. There were a few minor things that should be corrected, but nothing that was outrageous. Our hostess was amazing and communication with her was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

teddi c.

Key West vacay

We really enjoyed our stay..the little guest house was cute and exactly what it advertised. The bed could have been a little softer and a little more cleaning in the unit wouldnt hurt either..the only other thing, is there was not enough bike parking. Overall everything was good, location, noise, food etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom is very small. Otherwise it was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This place was perfect for me and my boyfriend! It was in a great area very convenient and parking was pretty easy to find nearby, the new updates were super nice and everything was really clean! Host was really nice and understanding, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the cutest apartment! Not sure what all the comments were about regarding the bathroom. I found the shower water hot the bathroom was plenty spacious and I applied my makeup at the sink. Plenty of room. The kitchen is well equipped. My only suggestion if you do not like a firm mattress bring or buy a pillow topper. Also, I had no problem getting in and out of the bed. This apt is located behind and attached to another home which is very typical. My friends owned a home behind but not attached 3 houses down from our rental. We had no problem parking. I was very Leary given the price and was amazed on what I found.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, affordable, and comfortable

Parking is difficult and the write-up says there is onsite parking. For newbies to Key West, this should be rewrittten to specify accurately that there is no assigned parking. Otherwise, this was a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This unit was perfect! Nice updates and a comfortable space close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bretta R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Key West Visit

This was a great location and easy place to stay. We were able to walk to many locations in Old Town. The new updates are a nice addition to this location. Fresh paint, refrigerator, A/C and the patio is a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, Comprehensive, Convenient

The place was cute; we had everything we needed and it was convenient to all the fun w/o being too close to all the noise and busyness of Duval St. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Our stay was great. Marilyn provided us with all necessary information. The house itself is very clean but tiny. It is good for a couple or two people. It was perfect for our needs ! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and reasonable price

The good: convenient location, quiet, bed was comfortable, the little patio in the back is nice. The bad: there is no “on site’ parking but we always found parking on the street about a block away, The communication with property manager was a bit strange, she accused us of still being inside the unit a full day after we had check out on time, despite texting her to tell her we had left (an hour before check out)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

william r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent location very clean. Excellent communication with the owner of the accommodations were wonderful. We enjoyed our New Year’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couple Spot

This spot is a good spot for a couple looking for a place that’s quiet but close. The place has everything you need for a stay with a full size stove and fridge, comfortable bed and roomy enough considering you’re out way more than you’d be in. There’s WiFi, AC if hot, a private outside patio area , beach chairs available, and the basic needs to prepare food if you don’t want to go out. It’s close enough to walk to Duval St or the beach. The owner is easy to work with and very communicative. She’s super nice and wants her guests to enjoy her home.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles S.

Small spaces

It is not shown in the photos, but the space that one must squeeze thru in order to get to the toilet is only about 18 inches between the corner of the shower and the lavatory vanity. A large person will not do well in this unit in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024