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Vacation home with kitchen, near Duval Street

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Step into the charming Varela St Retreat, located in Key West's historic Old Town. Unwind on your private front porch, or take a short walk to the beach or Duval Street. This retreat offers a luxurious oversized shower, full kitchen, internet and cable for your convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below.

PRE HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Lodging per night plus extras
12-3 thru 12-7 @ 159. lodg + extras
12-11 thru 12-18 @ 175.00 lodg +
12-19 thru 12-23@ 199.00 lodg + extras. Close to beach,full kitchen and own porch!

FEB & MARCH WKLY sat to sat with 12% OFF Lodging + extras.


Come enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand of the Tropical island paradise of Historic, fun filled Key West.
You will love staying in this great location where 90% of the people are locals
They each have an interesting Key West tale to tell and are a 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 the historic Old Town section away from the hustle and buste of noisy Duval St.
There is free parking on the sides of the street in designated areas.
It is only 1/2 mile to the closest beach and a 7 minute walk to Duval the main street. It is less than 1 block to the White Street art gallery district, the grocery, laundry, shops, restaurants, park and more.
Go ahead and kick your feet up and make yourself at home! You are about to enter Varela St Retreat. Here you will have your very own private full front porch to enjoy. It is a good place to eat, exchange local gossip or just plain curl up and read a good book.
The apartment features a luxurious oversized shower, full kitchen, internet, cable and more.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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 sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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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

Strongly suggest purchasing hurricane insurance, as owner is not liable if reservation cannot be completed due to hurricane.
The following are forbidden inside: smoking, pets and parties.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Key West

What's nearby

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below. located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Key West Firehouse Museum, Duval Street, and Florida Keys Beaches. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Be Smart Pre.Xmas spec. Very Low rates! See dates avail.below. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a little lovely time here. The space worked great for visiting Duval St and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this sweet cozy homebase for our 10 day stay in Key West. The laundry is just around the corner, and a grocery store the next corner. We loved the feel of staying in Old Town. The house is clean and tidy, and was well supplied. The hostess is attentive and communicative. Great experience!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dead R.

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

Great place to stay

Simple check in, clean, quiet, and cozy. Comfy beds and fluffy towels. Within walking or biking distance of just about everything. Loved having my morning coffee on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel T.

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

Great time

My husband and I had a great time staying. Lots of things to do in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L B.

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

Nice place!

Se enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

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

Fantastic

Such a great location. Cozy charming place to stay! Centrally located. I would strongly suggest renting bikes to get around with ease. I will stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay once again. We’ve started here many times and there’s far too many positives to list here. A few highlights at the great property owner, the location, easy to get to and from, comfortable bed, large shower area, and amenities anyone needs for a stay. The neighborhood is quiet and many options nearby like laundry needs and a great cup of Cuban coffee and sandwich while you wait. This place has all you need with a full kitchen, futon couch if needed, and starter supplies for the kitchen or bath and all this without the ridiculous pricing some owners charge for less of a place. Everything you want to do in Key West is outdoors so all you need is comfortable and usable space to stay and refresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bonita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was in perfect walking distance to get to downtown Key West. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. And the host was so welcoming and approachable about anything we needed. Thanks for a lovely Key West adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Excellent property in a great neighborhood! Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

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

Good place to relax

We decided to take a week off in Key West. Marilyn was extremely accomadating as our dates changed. We had a slight communication glich as emails didnt get read. Once we connected, it was great. The house was just right for 2 people. It was a quiet neighborhood, so we got a lot of sleep! We could have walked to most activites, however im waiting for knee replacement surgery, so we drove downtown and to all sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daneen P.

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

Key west

We enjoyed our stay very much. The time went too quickly. Communication with the host was excellent. The weather was beautiful and the place was cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Wonderful

Vrbo made communication a little complicated at first, but when I spoke to Marilyn she made everything easy. She’s an amazing host with a beautiful home. If you get the opportunity to book it you won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Okay, but not really that good

This is a fine low budget place to stay, especially if you intend to spend no time at the house lots of things were just not quite right here Simple things like the oven doesn’t work or the patio furniture is broke or no batteries in the any clocks in the house or the fact that just about every thing with an electric cord was unplugged,or no Kleenex or holes in the shower curtain, strong musty smell that we couldn’t get rid of and silly us, we thought there would actually be soap in the house, but there wasn’t we had to go buy our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Location Location Location

It is a perfect location and has great neighbors. We rented bikes and parked the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

January in Key West

Had enjoyable three day visit in Key West. Stayed in comfortable little VRBO house apartment in southern part of Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. The room met our needs. It was clean and comfortable. The owner did a great job of communicating everything we needed to know. Everything was walkable, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Dry Tortugas trip

Location and property were perfect for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

brenda s.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay here in Key West. We were able to walk to everything, but you will be putting in some miles. We had to check in later than check in time, but the cleaning people explained they were busy and traffic caused issues. The host called us to let us know when it was ready, which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great location!

Had a great time, neighborhood is fantastic. Enjoyed the front porch and being able to walk everywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRANDY E.

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

Great Stay!

Location is great. Bed is comfortable. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

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

Great location

Once we parked we didn’t move our car for the entire stay. We were able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia A.

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

Quaint, convenient & clean

This property is centrally located and we easily biked around to everything. There were restaurants and a gas station in walking distance. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and neighbors were friendly and quiet. The bed was so comfortable, and the adjustable head of bed was so nice! I feel the price may have been on the high side due to Spring Break. I’d like to stay again and hope the price may be more reasonable in other times of the year.Overall, we loved the place and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Key West Birthday

This is the perfect place for a 3 day trip to Key West. Very cute in a quiet neighborhood. You do have to walk a little to Duval Street which was fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an amazing little spot, so close to Duval and some very good local restaurants! Will definitely be staying again if available when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lesa

Liked: Communication
The location, size and layout were excellent. For the cost, however, it was lacking in cleanliness, and shabby, bleach-stained bath towels, and as others have mentioned, the lack of shampoo, soap, a dish towel and dish drainer, are unacceptable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025