Our first trip to Key West did not disappoint. This house was nestled in the most beautiful historic neighborhood that we saw on the island. It was very well maintained and close to all the action. Tons of shopping and restaurants within a short walk or bike ride. The home was perfect for our group of ten. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 separate living/seating areas. The main floor has a full bath (but no bedrooms). Second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Loft area has 2 twin beds and a full bathroom. All closets had plenty of hangers.
We had plenty of hot water - I don’t think anyone had to take a cold shower or wait for the heater to recover. The kitchen was amply supplied with dishes, utensils, serving bowls, pots/pans, toaster, blender, etc., and it has both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker. There are a few books and games in the main TV cabinet, not many. There are 7 TVs throughout with good cable (one in each bedroom plus a huge one in the main living area and another in the smaller living area). A little sunroom off the kitchen and living room has accordion glass walls that open to the pool and a small patio with a really nice gas grill. The pool is absolutely beautiful, with a soothing fountain, plenty of clean chairs, and lots of beautiful trees (with a few resident iguanas). 😊 Perfect balance of sun and shade. It was very refreshing after a hot day at the beach and bike riding to take a dip in the cool, clean water. We rented bikes from Island Safari Rentals, and they were delivered and waiting for us when we arrived. They were in pristine condition and we rode all over the island every day - easy, flat rides.
Plenty (like lots!) of towels (bath and beach) were provided, as well as blankets and extra sheets for sofas. The washer and dryer are extra large and new.
The 2-car garage was very tight for our two large vehicles (a minivan and a Yukon) but with skilled drivers and mirrors folded in, they fit. 😂 A third vehicle had to be parked in a lot nearby for a daily fee. There’s no driveway and no street parking allowed.
A couple of minor irritations were addressed fairly quickly by the property managers, but nothing worth noting. The only thing that we noticed was lacking throughout the house was towel racks/hooks. There were not enough places to hang damp towels and bathing suits. With so many people, hanging them over shower doors was not ideal. But that’s a small complaint for an overall great place.