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
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is €301
€301
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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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.
Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio
Close to beach, Full Kitchen and front porch. Very Reasonably Priced
with 12% OFF Lodging + extras.WKLY stays
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 transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
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
Snorkelling 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)
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 area
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. The Kite House and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Key West travel guide
Is Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio?
As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio on 18 May 2026 start from €301, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio located?
Located in Old Town Key West, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Key West Firehouse Museum, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and South Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Feb 3-10
$245 off the rates
close beach full kitchen & patio Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had an awesome stay! The home has such charm and character; loved sitting on the front porch, people watching. We found on street parking close by and didn’t move car for our 3 days stay because we walked or biked everywhere. It is a quick mile walk to Duval street and enjoyed taking different routes to see the sights. It was easy to communicate with host, received all info timely, would stay again next time in Key West!
Vicki W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurel
6 Oct 2025
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!!
Laurel
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
20 May 2025
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.
Location is great. Bed is comfortable. We had a great time!
BRANDY E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
KAYLA
27 Nov 2023
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!
Had a great time, neighborhood is fantastic. Enjoyed the front porch and being able to walk everywhere!
Timothy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison
2 Mar 2025
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.
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.
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.
Spencer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lesa
17 Jan 2025
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
Quiet, small apartment that is close to everything if using a bike. The bed was comfortable, apartment clean, and met all our needs. The only downside was not much space to park 2 bikes. We struggled to find space each night to lock up our bikes. The host was very responsive and easy to reach for any needs or questions. Would definitely stay here again.
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!
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.
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.
We needed a reasonably priced spot to sleep while visiting Key West for the first time and this fit the bill. We drove in from Miami, so had a car to manage - parking is an issue! There are few open spots for visitors, so plan accordingly. Great coffee spot right around the corner and a few walking distance eating places if not staying near the Duval Street center at dinner time. Would benefit from a little more local information in the space (Notebook of menus, maps, top tourist spots, checkout information, etc) to help orient the first time visitor, but the host was very responsive when we had a problem during the stay. Good trip!