Perfectly located

Guest: Melissa (Carmel, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

My husband and I just spent 5 days in Key West, and we rented the Poolside Suite. It was much larger than a standard hotel room would have been. It has all the things that we needed for the 5 day stay. We were about 2 blocks away from Duval street. It was close enough that we were able to walk there for dinner every night. Charles we very friendly and very helpful. He helped us rent bikes and let us know where we could find a grocery store close by. I would recommend this suite for a couple who is travelling to Key West. My husband and I plan on going back!!!!

Owner response:Melissa, we can't wait for you to come back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

We loved it!

Guest: D&J (Chambersburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

We stayed in the Shangri La unit which is tucked in the back of the Hollinshead House. What a perfect little place! The location (2 blocks from Duval) couldn't be better - plus you could walk to either end of Duval very easily! It felt like home our unit - it had a little kitchen which was perfect if you wanted to make a meal - but with all the happy hours, we didn't really cook in! We would definitely return and stay in this same unit or try one of the other units if we brought more family with us!

Owner response:Didn't you just love the courtyard?

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+.

A Home away from Home!

Guest: Tampa Tropicals (Riverview, Florida 33569)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

One of the best kept secrets in Key West! At the last minute I found this listing by chance. Got in touch with Donna who was extremely helpful in getting me booked and set up for a late arrival at the property. Things went so smoothly and sounded so good I was afraid I may have fallen for a scam! To my utter delight the property was even better than I had imagined! My sister and I stayed in the Caribbean Suite. The pictures do not do this place justice! Our two bedroom suite had two king beds, a huge living/dining room area, a full kitchen and a very nice bathroom. The place was absolutely immaculate! The wonderful island feel you get from the vibrant colors and tropical decor added to the ambience of being in the Keys. The full balcony overlooking the grounds was a special treat. We had our coffee and breakfast outside each morning. A very inviting dip pool was a refreshing treat after a long day biking around Key West. The tropical courtyard is so serene you hate to leave. One of the most charming aspects of the entire property was "Charles". What a delightful man! Very charming, funny, knowledgeable, and just treats you like family. We met him while having our morning coffee and he immediately inquired if we found everything to our liking and if he could do anything to make our stay more enjoyable. We did monopolize his time for awhile as he answered all our questions and he gave us a brief history of Hollinsed House. A special thanks for looking after our bikes! The location of the property is fabulous! We got in late (Around 9:00) but were able to find "Pay and Park" street parking less than a block up from Hollinsed House. After we got our luggage in our Suite we went roaming about Duval Street for a few hours. By the time we returned (around 12:30am) there was plenty of parking right in front of the House and easily moved the car. Lastly, as we were sitting by the pool a young lady came to inquire about staying the night. We were delighted to show her around and recommend she call the number we provided her to book a room here. She did. We hope she had as great an experience as we did. Truly "our home away from home". I hope to return again soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Poolside Paradise !!

Guest: J/M (Barrington, RI)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Poolside Suite! The suite was extremely comfortable, well equipped, and came as advertised. The grounds were awesome, the pool and sitting areas a private, relaxing respite in 'Old Town' ! After an afternoon of seeing the sites, we would return to the beautiful and peaceful grounds of Hollinsed House and felt like we were in paradise!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Fantastic Location

Guest: Janice (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

Just got back from Key West. We stayed in the Caribbean suite - the pictures really do not do it justice. The location is amazing - you can walk to just about everything. My only regret is that I didn't contact Tracey before hand to get discounts on our boat trip out to Ft Jefferson/Dry Tortugas. If you visit Key West - this place is quaint, and like the posters below state you are 2 blocks from Duval - but you feel as if you are in your own oasis. Really wish I would've had more time than the three nights !!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Charming and quiet place

Guest: swhit (Kansas City)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

My husband and I recently stayed in the Poolside suite. It was a great place to stay. It was our first visit to Key West. This was a great place within walking distance of lots of great places. It was only 1 block off Duval street but when you were at Hollinsed house you felt like you were much futher away. The kitchen area in the suite was very nice to prepare lunch, etc. There is a little grocery store 2 blocks away on Fleming street that was very easy to get to. We loved the little courtyard and pool. Nice place away from home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+.

Wish we could provide a better report

Guest: Joyful1 (Fredericksburg, Va.)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

We are giving this property 2 stars for location and for the attractiveness of the courtyards, and for the two off street parking places. Unfortunately the condo in which we stayed rates much lower. First, we discovered the condos are all individually owned, and the vrbo suggestion that there is a single owner is false. Hence our assumption that the reviews on vrbo would be representative of all of the units was also in error. I can only review our unit which was called Shangri La. The furniture is quite old, the bed was lumpy, one bar stool was in danger of breaking, the shower stall was peeling and cracked, the hot water trickled out of the hanging shower nozzle, and the only really clean things in the unit were the sheets and towels. Old, crusted food was under the stove burners, and when we remarked upon it as possibly being an attraction for the ants in the unit,we were told the stove is scheduled for replacment. In fairness to the manager who lives out of the area, we were quickly supplied with ant traps when we emailed her about them. We also accept that this is a tropical area. Key West is delightful, but this is not a property we can or will recommend to others. We do concur with other reviewers that Charles is delightful and helpful.

Owner response:As the manager of the Hollinsed House I have taken this guest's comments very seriously. My husband and I drove to Key West two weeks later (when this unit was open again) and replaced the existing hand held shower system with a regular shower head, replaced the mattress with a brand new one, the bar stool has been removed for repair and the stove professionally cleaned. The shower stall itself is not possible to replace at this time but with a new rod, curtain and hooks, I am hoping it will help. The furniture in this unit is less than five years old but with guests checking in daily or weekly some things do break. Letting management know about a wobbly bar stool would be very helpful. Again, in taking this guest's comments seriously I have replaced all the dishes, cutlery and wine glasses in all 5 suites as well as added new furniture this weekend to two of the suites! And, yes Charles is wonderful!

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Just Loved It....

Guest: Sharon (Palm Harbor, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

This was my first stay at this location and I couldn't have been happier. The location was ideal!!! We stayed in the Caribbean suite. The description on this site was perfect and the photos were accurate. The property was beautiful and very well maintained. Charlie was a delight and very nice (grounds keeper we believe). The only two things that bothered us was the large mat in the living room. It was very hard on bare feet and it covers most of the floor. Several of us didn't like it. The other issue was the bed in the guest room. There was a huge dip in the mattress. Three of us ladies slept on it (and it was the perfect size to fit all of us), but we kept rolling into the one in the middle due to the dip. Overall, it was an amazing place and would not only recommend it to our friends, but I would definitely stay there again and again and again. Truly loved it there and how we are able to stay there again next year. Cheers!

Owner response:Sharon we would love to have you back at the Hollinsed House every time you visit Key West. The grass rugs get softer with age. I know because my husband and I have had them in our home for four years now! You are right, when they are new they are rough on bare feet!! On another note, thanks for the comment about the guest room bed. I will have a support put under the mattress. Tracey, Owner, Your Vacation in Paradise (Manager of the Hollinsed House)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

A Perfect Place to Propose!

Guest: Ian (Jacksonville FL)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/23/10

I've visited Key West several times in the past and I am familiar enough with the area to know the local hangouts vs the touristy spots. This place was absolutely perfect! The property exceeded its description listed here on VRBO in cleanliness, quietness, & overall charm. The place was a bit larger than the pictures illustrated. I am a hot-natured person so A/C in August is crucial for me. The two ceiling fans and the A/C was more than adequate. Most importantly, I planned this vacation to propose to my girlfriend. The owner / property manager was over-the-top accomodating! Since the proposal was a suprise to my girlfriend, the property manager went way out of her way to help me set up the place, make reservations, etc. Not only would I highly recommend this place, I would also highly recommend the owner / property manager. From price, to accomodations, to travel / booking agent helpfulness, this was without question, the best value I have ever found! Thank you and we look forward to our next visit!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Great first visit to Key West

Guest: Dell (Lorton, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

We stayed in the poolside suite- the room was clean, air conditioning was strong and we had a very nice stay there. The king sized bed was comfortable, room was small (as advertised) modern bathroom and kitchen. We had friends staying in Michael's retreat and it was a perfect set up for friends traveling together. Close to everything in Key West. We are returning to stay again this year.

Owner response:It is great that you enjoyed your visit at the Hollinsed House. Our location is perfect for enjoying all the activities in Old Town....from enjoying the Sunsets at Mallory Square to bars, restaurants, museums, etc. Charles, my wonderful housekeeper and I look forward to your return this year. Just let me know when you would like to come back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.