The front of the house, facing Ashe Street, has porches on each level
Location: Private Homes, Old Town, Key West, Key West Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (Old Town Mile Marker One) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Single Family House
Ashe Splashe is a beautiful, all-Dade County-pine, two-storey house on Ashe Street, one of the quietest, most residential streets in Key West's historic Old Town, near Truman Avenue. Within a three minute walk you will find a specialty grocery, wine/liquor shop, renowned deli/caterer, Sandy's famous Cuban sandwich and coffee cafe and many other amenities. Key West life at its finest!
NEXT AVAILABILITY BEGINS APRIL, 2012. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR.
NOTE: ASHE SPLASHE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY OR MARCH, 2013.
Sorry, but the MINIMUM RENTAL IS ONE MONTH. This minimum is mandated by law and we abide by it emphatically.
Ashe Splashe was featured in the November/December 2008 issue of Cottage Living magazine under the title, "We Evoked the Best of Old Key West."
The house was meticulously restored in 2006 and, in 2007, awarded a coveted ceramic star, the highest preservation award, by the Historic Florida Keys Foundation. The spacious rooms are built entirely of wood—even the ceilings—in the tradition of original Key West architecture. Antique flooring and details are paired with three new baths and a state-of-the-art kitchen with stainless appliances, offering you charm AND comfort.
The first floor of the house consists of a breezy front porch, the kitchen and a large living room that opens onto a bricked pool area. On this floor, there is a bath and bedroom that converts to a den by storing the queen size murphy bed behind louvered doors. The second floor has two large bedrooms with baths en suite. Each bedroom has a porch, shaded by palms, overlooking Ashe Street or the pool. The lighted, heated pool is surrounded by garden lights, inviting you to take an evening swim.
Tropical colors and accessories add to the authentic Key West experience.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- King Bed : The second master bedroom suite has a king size bed which can be separated into twin beds.
- Queen Bed (2) : The large master bedroom suite has a queen bed - and plenty of room for a child's bed if desired (not supplied by owner). The first floor bedroom has a queen size bed, which can be stored in a murphy bed closet, if you wish to use the room as a tv den/library.
- Twin/Single Bed : The second master bedroom suite king size bed easily converts to two twin beds.
- Murphy Bed : As noted above, the third bedroom can be converted to a spacious tv den/library by storing the queen size murphy bed into its closet.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : minmal
- CD Player
- Music Library : minmal
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Water View : view of pool
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer (Jun, July, August, Sept)...... $4500/month
Spring/Fall (Oct, Nov,//April, May)....$5800/month
Winter ....... (Feb/Mar)....$8500/month
Discount for two or more months
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Ashe Splashe--Award-Winning Classic Rental (30-Day Minimum)
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Old Town
There's so much to do in Key West, from the many beaches to golf and sailing and snorkeling and kayaking (and paddle boating) through mangrove swamps. The Winfreys partake of some of these activities, of course, but also just enjoy riding their bikes around Key West (Carey loves to take photographs of the many unique houses and gardens) and sampling the town's many wonderful restaurants. They also frequently patronize the wonderful Tropic Cinema, just off Duval Street, which specializes in quirky independent movies.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The Winfreys' Ashe Street house is in the Old Town section of Key West close to the cemetery (high ground) and to bustling Truman Avenue in a quiet residential neighborhood removed (one mile) from touristy (and sometimes noisy) Duval street. The house is close to Fausto's, Old Town's grocery store, and to Sandy's, where Carey gets his morning Cuban cafe con leche and is in walking distance to more than a dozen excellent restaurants.
Owner's Map of Private Homes, Old Town
Jane and Carey like to spend December and January in Key West but offer Ashe Splashe for February or March in winter as well as April through November to full-month renters. The owners love the balmy breezes and funky architecture, of course, but also the laissez faire attitude of the Key West's diverse citizens, where tolerance and creativity are daily watchwords. And the air is not to be believed (except in summer when it's all too believable, but bearable thanks to central air conditioning). The first house they bought, in 1999, and did over is on Frances Street and is rented out on a year-round basis. It was perfect, and they loved it unreservedly, especially for the long weekends and occasional week-long vacations they were able to make use of it. But as Carey began to contemplate retirement, Jane realized it would be too small for more extended visits, especially if they involved the grandchildren Jane and Carey hope, one day, to have. So in 2004, at the top of the market (natch), they bought the Ashe Street house now listed on VRBO. It turned out to be a complete gut job, which thanks to the intervention of a couple of ferocious hurricanes, took about two years and twice their budget, But hey, it turned out great.
Property Photos
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- The front of the house, facing Ashe Street, has porches on each level - Key West Vacation Homes
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- The Christmas garland on the back of the house was for a magazine photo shoot - Key West Vacation Homes
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- The den makes for comfortable reading or TV-watching - Key West Vacation Homes
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- Another view of the den, facing Ashe Street, shows the wide-screen HD-TV.
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- A queen-size Murphy bed turns the den/TV room into a comfortable bedroom.
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- Living room opens to pool and patio for gracious indoor outdoor living
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- Dine al fresco or close the French doors for cozier ambiance. The table seats 8.
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- The cheery kitchen has state of art appliances and Dade County pine countertops
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- A balcony off the master bedroom overlooks the pool and patio
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- The guest bedroom features a private bath and balcony
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- The king size bed in the guest bedroom can be converted to two twin beds
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- The downstairs bathroom has a full shower; there is also an outdoor shower
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- Landscaping provides privacy; the cottage/shed can be used for changing.
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- Want to take a dip after dark? The lighting makes for some enchanted evenings.
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- Christmas lighting turns Ashe Splashe into a holiday delight
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- Ashe Splashe was on the Old Island Restoration House Tour of Dec. 2008
Traveler Reviews (3)
Nice in every way
Guest: L & J
(Sarasota and Indiana)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
We loved our month in Key West. It is a wonderful city for celebrations and for really kicking back and relaxing. The house was perfect for us. It has a Caribbean feel because the breezes blow through it front to back and there are porches off both the upstairs bedrooms. It is decorated with great colors and is very roomy. The pictures accurately reflect the house and it was thoroughly cleaned before we arrived.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great House
Guest: Fans of Key West
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
We've rented Ashe Splash twice and will again. It's very comfortable, with lots of Old Key West features but with a new kitchen and baths. The house was spotless, pool serviced once a week. Occasionally in between we would pick leaves off the water. The bedrooms upstairs each have their own bath and porch so you and your guests have privacy and quiet. The downstairs bedroom is smaller than the two upstairs but it is still larger than most bedrooms in Key West rentals. The house is just as described. The owners have thought of everything you might want: beach towels, books, hair dryers, etc. The location is good for Higgs Beach and the White St. Faustos grocery; bike rentals are nearby. You don't need a car. Our favorite restaurant, Seven Fish, is a 7 minute walk away. This is a quiet end of Old Town. If you want to have bars and clubs outside the front door this is not the house for you. If you like to relax in a peaceful setting you will not find a better spot. Great house.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
It's not Key West without this fabulous Conch House!
Guest: Geoff
(Gainesville, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
My family and I travel to Key West every other year for a month of relaxation and conky tonkin', and we have stayed in many different accomodations in Old Town; Ashe Splashe is by far our favorite! Ashe Splashe's rennovation is perfection. It has all of the history and character that you want when staying in Key West with the added bonus of a modern kitchen, air conditioning (a must in the summer!) and a private pool! We will definitely stay again when we head down to the Conch Republic next summer!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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