Location: Private Homes, Old Town, Key West, Key West Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Down Town Key West - 1/2 block off Duval at the end a lane.)
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
"In-the-know" travelers who return to Key West to vacation love to choose the more elegant area of Upper Duval St. as their favorite area to stay . . . and this is exactly where you find "Amelia's Hideaway". This one-of-a-kind vacation villa is perfectly situated just off Upper Duval, and because it is way at the end of an unknown lane it is well hidden from public view. Unless you've stayed in this villa before, there's no-way you'd ever know it's just steps off Upper Duval Street in one of the prettiest parts of Old Town Key West.
The property itself is authentic Key West and unique all-the-way. Pineapple carvings on the fence gracing this property just hint at the island-living charm you find inside. Art work by famous local artist David Wegman perched above the gates welcomes you at the entrance. Enter the large wooden blue-green gate off the little private lane and you step into the beautiful courtyard with a crystal clear swimming pool. A statue of the happy Buddha graces the pool side and further welcomes you to your home in Key West and once inside the courtyard you are treated to even more art work; this time canvas art pieces painted by Key West artist Sanford Birdsey are uniquely incorporated into the courtyard walls.
This vacation villa was refreshed and the layout re-worked in October 2008 by local designers to maximize comfort and sleeping options that now include four full bedrooms that all open to the private courtyard. If you have stayed at Amelia's Hideaway before you will love the upgrades and the new room layout that now features one spacious great-room with open kitchen / living room and a flat screen HD TV. The great-room opens directly to a covered lanai that has a dining table for 'el fresco' dining.
The best way to visualize the layout of this villa is to consider each room as it is situated within the courtyard. The house is built as an "L-Shaped" villa with each room in the house opening to the courtyard, and then ¾ of the roof of the villa is an expansive Mexican tiled roof-top deck. We begin our descriptive tour as you pass the rooms once inside the courtyard gates.
Room One: Bedroom #1 (yellow room) is a large room and is set as a full suite offering 2 twin beds that can be put together to make a king size bed, a large kitchenette, and a private half-bath (commode and sink). There is also a table conveniently placed for you lap-top. This room also offers a full size sofa that can be made into a queen bed
Room Two: Bedroom #2 (blue room) has a king size bed and love seat that can be made up as a twin bed. This bedroom connects to a newly renovated full bathroom with bath tub. The design is decidedly unique and very tropical using tumbled marble in an unusual design.
Room Three: Bedroom #3 (rose room) has a Queen bed and offers a writing desk. While this bedroom connects to the same newly renovated full bathroom as bedroom #2, the door connecting this bedroom to the courtyard is just steps from the “pool bath' which can be used as a private bath for the "rose room".
Room Four: The great-room (living room / kitchen) is the fourth room down the line of the courtyard. The great-room has a beautiful retro-style blue and white kitchen that is open to the cream colored living room area on the other end of the room that provides a sofa and love seat. This combined living area has a flat screen HD TV. The sofa in this great-room is a queen sleeper sofa if you need another bed in a private sleeping area. The main dining area for this room is found in the covered lanai just out the French doors from the kitchen offering a Caribbean ‘el fresco' dining area.
Room Five: The 'pool bath' is an artistically tiled full bathroom with a blue and white design created by a local Key West artist. This bathroom has entrances from the lanai as well as the 'great room'.
Room Six: The sixth room (green room) is Bedroom #4 and is considered the master suite for this villa as it is situated 'off to itself' offering the most privacy. This bedroom offers a king size bed and a private full bathroom. The bathroom is tiled in tumbled marble tile of muted tones of golden brown.
Roof Top Deck: The next living space in this unique Key West villa is outdoors and upstairs on the large Mexican tiled roof top deck which expands over 3/4 of the roof. This upper deck is reached by a stair case just outside the master suite. The upper deck offers the perfect spot for private lounging, sunning, star gazing, catching the ocean breeze, or staging a roof top cocktail party or dinner. This deck is furnished with outdoor furniture, built-in side bench seating, and outdoor lighting.
Laundry: Finally, back towards the entrance gate is a separate building which serves as the laundry and utility area.
The design of this property lends itself perfectly to small gatherings of families and friends.
Bedding Summary: Bedroom #1 - 2 twin size beds (can be made as a king size bed); queen sleeper sofa. Bedroom #2 – king size bed; twin sleeper sofa. Bedroom #3 – queen size bed. Great-room – queen sleeper sofa. Bedroom # 4 – king size bed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Just at the end of the lane.
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Main kitchen is located in the great room. There is a second kitchen in the front of the house.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Large private Mexican tile roof top deck. Perfect for private sunbathing and star gazing. Also has a second kitchen with bar area. All rooms open to pool and courtyard area.
- Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Great place to kayak not far from this property. Several Tropical Botanical Gardens are on the island for touring and relaxing. There is also an amazing Butterfly Conservatory just up the street in the neighborhood where this house is located.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter .. Dec 15-Apr 30 ................. $800/night .. $4800/week
Shoulder May 01-Aug 15 .. $700/night .. $4300/week (3 nt min/booked within 60days)
Shoulder May 01-Aug 15, Dec 01-Dec 14 .. $700/night .. $4300/week (3 night min)
when reserved within 60 day arrival.
Summer .. Aug 15-Dec 01 ................. $700/night .. $3800/week
Holidays and events are 20% to 25% higher - call for specific rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Swimming Pool and Courtyard - Key West Vacation Rental
- Front Entrance Gates offer Complete Privacy - Key West Vacation Rental
- Lounging area in Great Room - Key West Vacation Rental
- Kitchen is open to the Great Room and has beautiful Breakfast Bar
- View of Kitchen Breakfast Counter to Lounging Area
- Courtyard connects to Dining Lanai that leads to the Great Room
- El Fresco Dining in the Lanai just outside the Kitchen and Living Room
- Bedroom #2 has king bed and sliding door that opens to the swimming pool
- Bedroom #1 has 2 twin beds, private 1/2 bath, and opens to the courtyard & pool
- Bedroom #1 is a Suite with access to the swimming pool and queen sleeper sofa
- Bedroom #3 has a queen bed and adjoins full bath and outside courtyard
- Beautiful Pool bath joins the courtyard and the living room / kitchen
- View from courtyard to French doors to Master Bedroom - Bedroom #4
- Bedroom #4 with King bed adjoins courtyard via French Doors
- Epansive Roof Top Deck is perfect for sun bathing and star gazing
- Front doors to Courtyard provide maximum privacy for outdoor lliving
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #137983
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