Cute, Clean, Cozy and Close to All

• Very cute and very clean!!!

  Very cute and very clean!!!

  • Guest Fes Family
  • Date of stay 05/02/08
  • Review Submitted 05/09/08
  This cute house was perfect for me, my husband, and baby. The neighborhood was safe and the neighbors were friendly. We spent a lot of time in the house because we brought our 8 month old - it was very clean - and I'm very picky about cleanliness. The owner was nice to communicate with and got back with me on every question. We walked to the beach a couple of times and it wasn't too far. We usually drove to Duval St. and Mallory Square in the evenings . . . there is plenty of parking everywhere. If we hadn't had the baby we probably would have walked it though. Feel confident that you are getting what you pay for with this rental. We are already planning on coming back and will be staying at the Varela Street Retreat again!!! Tim, Julie, and Rylee

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Amazing!

  Amazing!

  • Guest winona
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/28/12
  Marilyn was absolutely GREAT! This is a beautiful home, located conviently to everything. My husband and 3yo son had a blast here and look forward to returning. Marilyn was a very accommodating and a great host; she is on her "A" game, everything went quickly and smoothly. I can only say that, if you are looking, for "that place" - here it is. You feel like your home and belong in Key West!

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• Perfect!

  Perfect!

  • Guest Jonathan & Monika
  • Date of stay 03/21/12
  • Review Submitted 04/03/12
  Perfect is the one word that describes our experience on Varela St. From a quiet street, to being inexpensive, to Sandy's con leches every morning, you will not be disappointed. We were so please that we canceled a reservation with a different property in order to return here in November. The owner Marilyn was perfect and a total pleasure to do business with. See you in the Fall!!!!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Home Away From Home

  Home Away From Home

  • Guest Bronwen R.
  • Date of stay 09/17/11
  • Review Submitted 09/21/11
  I spent this past weekend at the Varela Retreat and had a wonderful time. I was reluctant, at first, to rent from someone who did not live near the property. Marilyn was fully available by phone and email with any questions or issues I had, and her cleaning lady lives locally and was a great liason. The property was clean and well-maintained, and in a great location to walk to all the attractions, restaurants, and shops. I would highly recommend this rental property.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• Pleasant stay in a nice place

  Pleasant stay in a nice place

  • Guest alice26
  • Date of stay 12/30/10
  • Review Submitted 01/27/11
  We have spend realy nice time in the place. It is clean, well equiped, conveniently situated in a safe neibourhood. Everything within walking distance.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• Everything We Expected and More

  Everything We Expected and More

  • Guest dsaslong
  • Date of stay 12/28/10
  • Review Submitted 12/31/10
  We truly enjoyed your place at Key West. It was everything we expected and more. Great location and plenty of room to put our bikes in the place. We did a lot of riding (bikes) and walking. We could have walked to everything. Bikes were nice to get all over and see the neighborhoods. We parked right in front and never used the car until we loaded it up to head back. We found good restaurants and saw many sights ... starting with the Conch Train Tour. Would stay at your place anytime we go to Key West. Thanks again Doug

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• A find by Divine Intervention

  A find by Divine Intervention

  • Guest Roses
  • Date of stay 06/30/10
  • Review Submitted 08/31/10
  I'm a Floridian and have been to the "Keys" countless times throughout the years. I have stayed on several of the "other" Keys, but never in Key West; until by some divine intervention I found the Varela Street Retreat. The cottage was the epitome of the Key West culture. Centrally located to all the fun, excitement and activities, yet in the quiet setting of a clean, well kept neighborhood. If you plan on visiting the "Keys", this is the only place to stay. I will never view the Keys the same after all these years!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• Living with the locals and loving it!!

  Living with the locals and loving it!!

  • Guest Azhar
  • Date of stay 04/26/10
  • Review Submitted 05/08/10
  Our stay was the last week in April and Key West was a wonderful paradise! Marilyns place was perfect everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Within waliking distance of everything,and walk we did!! The sounds of Duval far enough away for a quiet stay. We stayed in the front apt.,. The front porch was the best!!. Morning coffee,talking to the locals,an evening beer,can trick you into to believing you actually live there!! ( AH,Maybe someday!!)Thanks to other visitors suggestions,we found many of the neighborhood gems more than helpful and easy to find. Must go to place for others who have never been to Key West would be The Green Parrot on Southard and Whitehead,oldest bar in KW,great live music and very friendly locals hangout we had a blast there. Check it out ,and you'll know what we mean. If you're from NY as we are,finding Labatts Blue is scarce,Dons on Truman has it!! Faustos grocery (White St) has everything you'll need if you choose to have a meal or two at home. I could go on and on. A Great,clean place to stay,at a reasonable price,what a find!! Kudos Marilyn,thanks for the experience. L&C.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Key West in the Spring

  Key West in the Spring

  • Guest Luv2tvl
  • Date of stay 04/15/10
  • Review Submitted 04/29/10
  What a great little place. About 1 mile from the heart of everything. VERY clean, perfect for a couple or really even a 3rd person. Had everything you would need while staying. I can't wait to go back again. Lovely home and Marilyn is great to chat with. Don't think twice. Best kept secret in Key West. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• A much needed break

  A much needed break

  • Guest Navarre
  • Date of stay 04/09/10
  • Review Submitted 04/20/10
  Coming off a busy few months at work and a busy start to my vacation I was in need of a laid back few days. Marilyn's Varela street retreat and Key West provided me with much needed down time. The Varela street retreat is clean, quiet, and central to both old and new town. I parked my car and rented a bike during the time I was there. Within 10 minutes I could be anywhere I wanted to be by bike whether it was Duval street, Mallory square, the Truman Annex or the beaches. I appreciated that after a long day on the water - being able to come back and grab a quiet late afternoon nap under the soft breeze of the ceiling fan (I don't sleep with AC on). It also cooled down very quickly when I did have the AC on. The house is well set up, nothing over the top but it had everything you would need for your stay. I was using the kitchen a lot and appreciated having a good selection of cooking utensils. The bathroom is a good size and there was lots of room to hang my things up. I also enjoyed sitting on the porch late at night and listening to the evening without being on Duval street. I enjoyed my time in Key West and plan to get back there when I can to explore things a bit more. If the Varela street retreat is available I plan to go back there again. Marilyn was very accomodating and I appreciated that a lot.

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

2012 RATES - WITH A 7 NIGHT STAY GET 1 NIGHT FREE- SOME EXCEPTIONS APPLY-
DEC 22 TIL APRIL 15- 7 NIGHT MIN STAY- $ 1495 WKLY RATE 
APRIL 15 TIL MAY 31- 4 NIGHT MIN STAY- 165 WKNIGHT AND 179 WKEND RATE 
JUNE 1 TIL NOV 1- 3 NIGHT MIN STAY-129 WKNIGHT AND 139 WKEND RATE 
NOV 1 TIL DEC 22-3 NIGHT MIN STAY- 139 WKNIGHT AND 155 WKEND RATE
RATES ARE FOR 2 ADULTS AGE 25 & UP, NO PETS & GRILLS ALLOWED
RATES ARE FOR LODGING ONLY AND ARE PLUS TAX AND CLEANING FEES
FANTESY FEST AND CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS WK MIN 7 NIGHT STAY WITHOUT 1 NIGHT FREE 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.