Quiet inKey West

Guest: Roger (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12 Review Submitted: 02/03/12

We came down for two days after a week in Marathon. The unit was great, just as advertised Availability of the bikes was a great Plus. I road all over the island in the morning while my wife slept in. The location felt a little questionable when we first arrived but it was nice & quiet as well as being handy to south end attractions. I wondered about no pool but friend who came down with us paid $100+ for their unit elsewhere and only used the pool once. We will definitely come again. Dealing with owner was quite enjoyable.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+.

Great get-away

Guest: DAN D.
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

The clean, comfy, charming Monet unit is modest in size, but it certainly beats a hotel room--especially considering all its efficiency amenities. My wife and I had a quiet, enjoyable stay, and the rental process was quick and easy. My business colleagues all stayed near the commercial district--frankly, I think my wife and I got the better deal! If you're coming to Key West for business or pleasure, I'd recommend checking out this place.

Owner response:I am very glad you enjoyed your stay. We do what we can to make our renters stay easy and relaxing.

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Good location right off the beaten path

Guest: James R. (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 12/09/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

My fiancee and I stayed here for a wedding. The space is larger than most hotel rooms, especially at the owner's rental rate, and it was very clean. Everything from linens, to towels, bikes, even bottled water was provided by the owner. We will probably stay here again the next time we visit. Five stars.

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Ideal location

Guest: .G. C.
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

This condo was nice and is in an ideal location, close to the Duval street. Well kept, but need to replace sofa bed, that sofabed as seen better days. O.K. for 2 people but a bit to small for 4, or you have to be very well organized, not to step on each others toes. G. Charette Canada

Owner response:I do my best to make your stay enjoyable. I leave on 11/29 to go to the condo and while there the sofa bed is on my list to replace. Didn't want to get replacement without picking it out in person or it would've been replaced already. While the condo is small I fell in love with it the first time I looked at it to purchase, and the closeness to everything was just an extra plus for me. Thank you for the comments, it helps me to see through others' eyes.

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Small but Affordable

Guest: Timothy D.
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

There are inconveniences to staying at this place but you may find them worth it. I have not stayed at any other place in Key West so I have nothing to compare it to. The owners do not live at the property and it shows. When we got there we wanted to wash some cloths. The washer and dryer were both stuffed to the max with sheets and bath rugs. We tried to finish drying what was in the dryer but it was too stuffed and the lint trap would not even go in all the way because the dryer was so clogged up with lint. Luckily I found a six way screw driver in my wife's car and was able to disassemble the lint trap and clean out all the lint. The dryer worked noticeable better after that. Getting in was easy but if the lock didn't work I don't know what we would have done. I called the owners once to notify them of the dryer and a broken drain pipe in the bathroom. I didn't hear back for a few days and then only be email. The place in very small. No stove or freezer. The couch didn't look very clean but there was an extra sheet in our room and we just covered the couch with it. The area of the condo is run down but we did not feel unsafe. The bikes are rusty but work. You may want to bring a tire pump in case you find one of the tires flat when you got there. I would recommend this place for people who are on a budget or people like us who would rather stay in a small place with some inconveniences and use the couple hundred dollars in savings to go on excursions and nice dinners. We had a great time in Key West. We spent a lot of money on other things besides our accommodations. The weather was great the whole time we were there and we really didn't spend much time in our room. Loved Key West! It's not the cleanest place I've ever seen but there is lots of stuff to do. We stayed 5 days but could have stayed a few more. There were tours we didn't get a chance to do and beaches we would have like to visit. Duval street has some pretty nasty T-shirts. I would keep kids away form there. Enjoy your visit

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The Claude Monet Unit

Guest: Robin D.
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

This unit is great. It IS on the tiny side, but the small space is very well utilized and very stylishly decorated. The murphy bed was comfy, but the pull out sofa should probably be replaced, its old and uncomfortable. All of the extra touches the owners provided (snacks, waters, wifi, bikes, etc.) made it all worthwhile though. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

The Claude Monet Unit

Guest: Robin D.
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

This unit is great. It IS on the tiny side, but the small space is very well utilized and very stylishly decorated. The murphy bed was comfy, but the pull out sofa should probably be replaced, its old and uncomfortable. All of the extra touches the owners provided (snacks, waters, wifi, bikes, etc.) made it all worthwhile though. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to post your review and give your feedback, It is important to us so we can keep visitors' stay as pleasant as possible. The sofabed is on my list to replace while at the property in December.

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Everything was Perfect

Guest: Landon K.
Date of Stay: 09/18/11 Review Submitted: 10/08/11

My wife and I recently stayed here on our honeymoon. We had an amazing time. The condo was very clean and comfortable and bigger than it looks in the pictures. It was stocked with kitchen supplies and many other conveniences. It is in the perfect location, within walking distance of anywhere you would want to go, but far enough that it wasn't loud at night. A couple blocks from Duval St, the southernmost point, and Ft. Zachary Taylor Park (which has the best beach). We rode the bikes everywhere, they are a great bonus. The only times we had to take a cab were to and from the airport. The owner was also very accommodating and helped make our stay great. Even if the condo was much more expensive, I would still recommend it to anyone. I have no complaints at all. We look forward to going back as soon and as often as possible.

Owner response:Thank you for the nice comments and I am so glad you had a good stay!

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Perfect Getaway

Guest: kevin c (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

We spent our New Year's in Key West and this was absolutely perfect for our needs. Lisa (the owner) went above and beyond!!!  There were snacks waiting for us upon our arrival, a special champagne surprise for the New Year and just an overall outstanding working relationship. The bikes on property negate the need for a car and we used them all day everyday we were there. The condo is centrally located just steps (or pedals) away from Duval and all the shopping, eating and drinking that makes Key West such a fantastic vacation destination.  There simply aren't enough good things to say about the condo or Lisa. In fact we were excited to repeat our New Year's trip this year but another lucky vacationer already reserved it. 

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

A block or two off the beatin path from paradise..

Guest: tommyw (Pottstown, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

We arrived in the unit and everything was arranged as spokin about previsously. The unit is just a short few blocks from the "mainstream" attractions of key west. There is so much to say right now but im sure I would surely run out of room with all of the good things! :) Dont be fooled by the look of it in the pictures, there is plenty of room to move around in the unit. A/C was cold, water preasure wasgood, and the water was hot. Thnak you again Lisa for allowing us to use your place, we had a GREAT time! See you guys again soon!

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