Experience tropical Key West living at Private Pool Garden Villa, where a lush garden oasis and large saltwater pool await. Located just one block from the beach, this spacious mid-century home offers an open living room/kitchen floor plan with vaulted ceilings and brightly colored walls. Unwind in the cabana or enjoy BBQ grill with C/D player and stereo.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1938 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach
Experience true tropical Key West living as the locals do in this spacious mid-century private garden oasis home with large swimming pool and poolside entertainment cabana. Located just one block from the beach, Private Pool Garden Villa vacation rental is at once exotic and comfortable. The colorful interior walls with French doors and windows throughout the house become picture frames anchoring the lush tropical garden that surrounds the property.
Authentic tropical style is what this corner lot property offers. A variety of lush foliage peaks over the high lattice topped fence. Bright red blooming bougainvillea vines drape the trellis entrance and then a bricked pathway inside the gate winds its way through the garden and leads to the front door. A variety of mature palm trees provide a rich calm feeling. Beautiful landscape lighting creates an enchanted feeling at night.
Inside the Private Pool Garden home, the spacious open living room/kitchen floor plan, is made to feel even larger with expansive vaulted ceilings and brightly colored walls. An extensive renovation of this mid-century ranch style house was completed in the 1970`s to create the beautiful pool, cabana, lush garden, and spacious open living room kitchen floor plan. Now considered `vintage modern` the authentic 70`s design is complete with a white painted brick fire place. French doors open to the focal point of this unique home that is most definitely the large salt water swimming pool, complete with poolside cabana and extensive garden.
The floor plan of this home is traditional with all three bedrooms located off the hall that leads from the main living area. This home provides two master bedrooms - one bedroom with a king size bed, one with a queen size bed, both have en-suite bathroom. A unique added feature is a bricked courtyard outside the blue master bedroom and little intriguing garden space for relaxation. The other Master, paneled in classic Dade County Pine, features a solarium which practically brings the outdoors inside.
The third (spare) bedroom, also off the hall, is cozy and has a tropical forest view of the garden. Bedding is a trundle bed that offers one or two twins. The half bath (i.e. sink and toilet) are directly across the hall from the third bedroom.
Bedding Summary:
1 king size bed, 1 Queen size bed, and a trundle bed (2 twins).
Special Features: Very large salt water swimming pool (a Key West rarity,) and fun outdoor cabana entertaining area; Close to the beach.
Amenities: Large swimming pool (heat optional) with large garden, fenced yard, full kitchen, A/C, W/D, color cable TV, BBQ grill, C/D player and stereo. Linens and towels provided, easy neighborhood parking next to house. Pets allowed, restrictions apply.
Area: The property is very unique for a Key West weekly rental in that it is located in a quiet residential area away from most vacation rentals that are licensed to rent weekly. Situated on corner lot, there are neighbors only on one side. There is plenty of room to lounge at the pool in the large garden area.Located on the south side of the island in the beachside neighborhood, the houses on this street are less than a five minute walk to Higgs Memorial Beach. It`s not unusual to see folks walking or biking to the beach in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. Enjoy the paved biking and walking path stretches along the beaches, beach volleyball, tennis, pickleball and bocce. Famous laid back Salute Restaurant on the Beach has great food and a full bar. The Civil war fort, West Martello Tower is the home of the Key West Garden Club, a gorgeous place to visit, and a beautiful place to stage a beach wedding.
Activities: Beach, shopping, restaurants, museums, sailing, boating, snorkeling, diving, theatre, night life, family activities. Close access to Old Town.
Restrictions: The property will not tolerate smoking inside. The property is located in a residential neighborhood and is definitely not suitable for staging loud parties. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian.
PAYMENT: Payment for the rental will be processed outside of VRBO according to the terms of your rental agreement (sent for review upon reservation). Payments by credit card are subject to an additional 2.95% merchant processing fee.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,938 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Key West, this holiday home is in the city centre. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Key West travel guide
Does Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach located?
Located in Beachside, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Duval Street and South Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Key West Private Pool Garden Villa - 2 Blocks from Beach Reviews
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We enjoyed the house and pool/cabana area. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Absolutely love house, incredible pool and perfect location. Right around the corner from Higgs Beach and about 5 min by bicycle from anywhere in Key West. The parking spot was amazing, and we got a lot of use out of it — being able to haul back groceries from Publix in a trunk vs a toddler carrier was a huge plus. The team managing the home is also excellent and great to work with.
The garden is a show stopper. We felt like we were secluded in paradise to the point that we almost didn't want to go out into Key West! lol Oh! And we met a lovely hen and her chicks living in the back garden the day we left. Very Key West!
Just as pictured, great property had a nice romantic vacation with my boyfriend! He even surprised me and had them plan out a beautiful flower display with roses and balloons for my birthday!
Cute place. As you enter thru front gate, you have lots of landscaping and pool off to the side. Chickens with babies roam thru the yard occasionally adding to the character and ambiance. Simple yet welcoming interior with plenty of amenities. We will stay here again!
The house has everything you would need. Plenty of room, nice quiet neighborhood, minus the roosters.. but its Key West so...
The pool and patio were highlights of our trip! Only negative, dont do laundry when you are home. Machine is annoyingly loud
The house was beautifully landscaped which provide privacy and a resort like feeling. The pool is heated and one of the biggest I have seen in Key West. It long and about 3 feet to 8 feet deep. Loves the 2 large master bedrooms the third room was small and didn’t have its own bath. Great size and very reasonable priced. A little farther from the Duval but very quiet at night. Very clean and nice
The property was very nice. Especially the private pool and garden. Amazing cabana.
There were 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuites and 1 smaller bedroom. The smaller bedroom had a trundle bed that when in use, blocked the door. This room would've been better served with bunk beds.
The official listing says no assigned parking, which is technically true. However, there are 2 spots directly in front of the gate to this property and we used one spot all week. The other spot was not used by anyone. All the other properties in this area also had spots by their front entrances so although there is technically not assigned parking, it unofficially belonged to this property so there is no worries at all about parking.
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful house. The pool was DEEP and heavenly. They even stocked the fridge and decorated for my girlfriend's birthday! The communication and the amenities were top notch.
Oh my goodness! Did we have a wonderful time, or what! This was absolutely, positively the most perfect place to spend our holidays. The house itself is beautiful, and the pool is such a nice addition. You can step outside and take a dip anytime you want, and then rinse off in the outdoor shower! (We actually did all of our showering outside because it was just so much fun.) The kitchen was beautifully equipped with every possible utensil we could need to make great dinners. The layout of the house is conducive to group gatherings and the living/dining area, and the bedroom area is all very private. Perfect! And next, let's talk about the location… It could not possibly be better! We were only about a block from the beach, and the downtown area on is only about 1 mile away on pleasant, safe streets. Even though we had a rental car, we mostly walked everywhere, simply because it's so fun to walk in Key West. There's always something beautiful to see. Key West itself offers so much: beautiful beaches, great museums, a movie theatre right downtown, fabulous restaurants, and always (always!) lots of interesting things to see and do. We used to live here, and returning back was nothing short of magical. Thanks again to the wonderful, helpful, kind staff for making our stay so memorable. We'll be back, we promise!
The house was amazing and we enjoyed our stay. It was nice that the house was a little ways from Duvall. The pool was great although it is a bit deep for younger children. It seemed like the shallowest point was around 4 feet and quickly got deeper to around 8 feet. Just a warning for folks with smaller kids. Audrey was our main contact and she went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. Thank you!
We loved everything about this home. You truly felt like you were in a library in the jungle. I know that sounds odd, but trust me the tranquility was perfect. Private outdoor patio with the pool was the absolute best place to be in the evenings. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms. My new favorite place in Key West.
This Private villa was a vacation come true. From our own private pool to the forest-like private entrance to the villa, this whole-house stay was all but perfect. Everything was as listed! Spacious inside. All amenities included! We were greeted by iguanas, lizards, and a rooster who cam by daily we named Ruby the Red. Inside, we never experienced any animals or bugs. The villa was also within 5 mins walk to Higgs beach and about a 10 min drive to Duval Street. Our family would definitely 100% stay again at this perfect villa!
Property is very nice and clean. Everything is as you would hope to be, which is great, except... The number 1 problem is the 3rd Bedroom! While it does have a small closet I can see that this barely qualifies as a room for 2 adults. 2 kids or 1 adult but Absolutely not 2 adults! This room has a single bed with a trundle bed that rolls underneath the single bed for storage. This trundle bed has a frame that can raise it's height to meet the initial single bed so essentially you have 2 single beds pushed together. If you choose to do this then you CANNOT OPEN or CLOSE THE BEDROOM DOOR! The closest bathroom is in the hallway just outside of this 3rd bedroom so you obviously want ease if access to the bathroom which means that you need to lower the trundle bed and slide it under the stationary single bed JUST so you can open the bedroom door! In this 3rd bedroom a bunk bed would be better for 2 adults rather than this trundle bed. Otherwise, I would absolutely stay here a
Alex W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cordell L.
23 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Lackluster
While dropping off our luggage, we quickly walked around the home and noticed a few things out of place. There was a large piece of duct tape on the whirlpool bathtub stating ‘Wet Caulk. Do Not use until Oct 27’ It was now November 3rd. Also the side panel on the whirlpool tub was barely attached. We noticed a light fixture in the same bathroom on a shelve that still needed to be installed. As well as screws and a fixture in the laundry room and what appeared to some type of outside vent laying on the ground outside. Just as we were leaving two very kind gentleman appeared and stated they were in fact completing some projects in the home. They were very accommodating and gave us some great spots to check out. We were surprised to see these areas were still left unfinished upon return, but hoped none of these areas would hinder our stay. As we were unpacking we heard a continuous scrapping sound coming from the master bed room. We initially thought it might be overgrown foliage but were surprised to see more people spackling and working on the side of the home. They were just finishing up for the day and wished us well.
We continued to enjoy the home and all of the amenities throughout the week. The backyard with the outdoor living room is defiantly the high point of the home. We were surprised to learn that a pest control company would be coming at some point on the last day of our stay to complete a monthly treatment. While asking questions regarding the areas and timeframe about the Pest Control Company, the initial team member from Vacation Rentals seemed pretty bothered and refused to share any information. The next day, while waiting on a reply we found two American Cockroaches in the kitchen. One was dead and the other nearly dead. I had again reached back out to Vacation Rentals to share our concern and was told these arear. Since we still had several days left in the home and were uneasy about having to deal with the potential of more roaches, I reached back out for a resolution. Vacation Rentals stated that the would share this with the pest control company son they would pay close attention to this area.
Ensuring each person feels welcome in a clean and comfortable home needs to be the top priority. We felt like a hinderance.