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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Key West, FL
  • Duval Street
    13 min walk
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
    14 min walk
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
    15 min walk
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Key West

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Key West Historic District vacation home, you'll find Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Firehouse Museum and The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 13 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk
  • South Beach - 16 min walk
  • Southernmost Point - 18 min walk
  • Mallory Square - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Siboney Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thai Island Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Key West Sailing Club - ‬14 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.

Dec. Spec Only dates 12 (2-5) 12 (8-11) & 12 (14-19) Near beach full kitch


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SO!
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.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Marilyn Henley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dry Tortugas trip
Location and property were perfect for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

marshall b., Kingsport USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very walkable. Cozy comfortable place. Cute and safe neighborhood. Setup well for cooking. AC pumps some good cold air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West Best
We always love our stay at this location. Marilyn is a wonderful host and treats her return visitors very well. The place is located just a few blocks from anything you want to do in Key West, very cute and comfortable place, and meets our needs perfectly. We love the friendliness of the neighbors and the home is very well maintained.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JD D., Niles, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Overall, we were satisfied, however, the mattress was too soft, our hips (and we are not old by any means) were hurting every morning from being sunken in the soft mattress. The rugs and the couch could have been cleaned or replaced (stained all over). The smell could have been better too. However, the kitchen and bathroom were cleaned, very well stocked with clean towels and pots and pans and appliances. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot for a Key West weekend
Key West Retreat provided a cute home base for our weekend on the island. The location is convenient if you want to walk/bike around Key West. The neighborhood was quiet and safe, we felt right at home. Rooms were pleasant and the porch was a nice extra touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROGER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quiet
Small but big enough, clean and comfortable.parking was a bit of a challenge as there is no designated parking spot for the unit. But we got it worked out. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy P., Allison Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend at Key West
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Charming small bungalow Apt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Key West to stay
The flat is nice, well kept and in a great location, pretty much anything is within a 15 minute walk. We parked and didn’t get back in the car until we left. Plenty of food options close by (Sandy’s Cafe is great), and a food market is a short block away. Our only issues were minor; We did not receive the instructions on how to enter the unit prior to arrival, but a call to the host solved that quickly, and in the listing in the Vrbo Property Amenities section, it listed: “Things to do • Bicycles on site • Boat on site …” But our host said those things were not availble on site, though could be rented. When we go back to visit Key West, we will seriously consider renting 1020 Varela again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right for us!
First of the property is very nice and had everything you could need for a stay in key west. Its about a 15m walk from DuVal which is just far enough away from the nightlife. The host was communicative and we had absolutely no issues. Awesome stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West Guys trip
Stayed here with my 12 year old son and had a great Memorial Day Weekend in Key West! The place is quaint but very tidy and convenient / central to all parts of the island. Just as advertised, and communication with owner was great. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evangelos (Vang) I., Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice place to stay
We spent a week in Key West at this nice little main floor one bedroom suite. The location is great, and walkable to anywhere you might want to go in Key West. Parking was pretty easy...always found a spot within a 1/2 block. The area is safe and quiet, but really easy to get to all the great sites and the beaches. If you are considering a trip to Key West, Marilyn's place is a great place to stay. Thank you, Marilyn for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LBrian M., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Key west gem
This was our third time staying at this location. It is as described and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
small house
Dog upstairs need flea treatment! You could hear it scratch. Not as close to Duval as I would like. House had not been cleaned when we arrived after an 8 hour drive but after several calls a crew arrived and after 45 min we could move in. Owner was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
About our stay
Clean, close in, good for 4 people. Limited supplies. No coffee, creamer, sugar, trash bags, foil, handi wrap, oil, 1 kitchen towel, 5 towles for 4 people, shampoo, conditioner, shower soap, only 1 roll of tp and 1/2 roll paper towels. No streaming services. Hard to contact host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Relaxation
This was our 3rd stay at this location. We adore the amenities, proximity to attractions, beach, and nearby Cuban coffee. The property owner is very committed to her guests feeling welcome and makes you feel she’s happy you’re staying in her home. It’s perfect for a couple looking to get away and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
1020 Varela Street
The cutest little beach house! The perfect getaway in Key West. It was very clean and perfect for two people! My only wish is that they would get new towels and new sheets because they were both stained. Overall, I would definitely stay there again!! 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place.
The mattress in the bedroom needs to be replaced. You can't really sit on the futon. Need another chair. Very clean and the front porch was a great place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les B., Cleveland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place - Great Location
In town for Fantasy Fest. The location was a convenient scooter ride to Duval St. Super easy to navigate around town. The residence had everything we needed - and worked well for us. The property manager was easy to reach and work with to help with a couple minor requests. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023