Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!

• The Perfect Vacation

  The Perfect Vacation

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/11/13
  • Review Submitted 05/27/13
  The perfect combination of everything you need for a vacation is what we found at Billy's Blue Heaven! Everything was just as it was described. We absolutely loved the location. Peaceful, quiet surroundings yet only a very short distance from all of the action, both daytime and nightime. We loved having the bicycles. We rented a car for day trips and grocery shopping but if you are only concerned with grocery shopping, don't bother renting a car. You can get everything you need at a local, within walking distance grocery store. We rented a car because we planned a trip to Bahia Hionda. Don't bother. The snorkeling at Fort Zachary Taylor Park was wonderful (and we've spent many years scuba diving in Honduras) and the snorkeling at Bahia Honda from the beach is a wasted trip. No structures for the fish to congregate. My husband did the aerobatics plane ride wth the Conch Repulic Air Force. It was one of the best adventures of his life. They let you fly the plane and do a couple of stunts! We also did an eco-kayak tour with Blue Planet. Fantastic!! For vegan food you can't beat The Cafe. We had a fantastic time, loved the condo,(I especially loved that kitchen sink....very nice touch) and will definitely be back to Billy's Blue Heaven, the best home base for an incredible tropical adventure without leaving the country!!! Although you may forget you are still in the US and not some tropical foreign island every now and then.....!!!

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

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• Location, location, location!

  Location, location, location!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/04/13
  • Review Submitted 05/12/13
  This is our fourth year visiting Key West. This location was the best! A quick bike ride to Fort Zach Beach for swimming and sunsets, to Duval Street, Mallory Square. Couldn't be a more convenient location and the Truman Annex is quiet and very private. And Billy's Blue Heaven is clean and updated and a perfect spot! If you are new to Key West absolutely go to Blue Heaven Restaurant and The Cafe on Southard Street. We also loved Louie's Back Yard and the Banana Cafe. Great blues on Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at the Smokin' Tuna (Caffeine Carl and the Buzz)! Just left and missing Key West already...

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• A Blue Heaven-ly Getaway

  A Blue Heaven-ly Getaway

  • Guest Matt V.
  • Date of stay 04/06/13
  • Review Submitted 04/15/13
  This was our third trip to Key West, but our first with our 5-year-old son, and we sought a place that would be clean, quiet, and close to the sights of the town. Billy's Blue Heaven provided all that and more! The condo was immaculate, and it was great to sit out on the balconies and take in the atmosphere. We especially loved sitting out on the back balcony with our morning coffee and playing our son's Ocean Bingo game (at his request). We also thoroughly enjoyed how close this condo was to our favorite places in Key West. Our favorite restaurant there is Blue Heaven, which is only a 5-minute walk even at our son's pace; he loved the chickens and the cats walking around our table. And though only I stopped in for a bit during this trip, our favorite Key West bar is Green Parrot, which is also just a few minutes' walk away from the condo. Perhaps most importantly, the condo is only about a 15-minute walk from Mallory Square. Our son enjoyed the street performers immensely, and he couldn't get enough of the Key West Aquarium nearby. If you're not into crowds for the beautiful sunsets in Key West, the condo is only a few minutes' bike ride--and we were glad to have Susan's bikes available--from the sunset-watching area of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Our only regret was that we had to leave Key West a day early because of work. You don't want to even think about work or other obligations while in a place like Key West, and the condo makes it possible to forget about all those things. The kitchen appliances all work great, the beds are comfortable, and the hardest decision you have could be which balcony to use when sitting out in the morning. We would recommend Billy's Blue Heaven to anyone considering a stay in Key West. Thank you, Susan, for all you provided us. We hope to be back soon.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Perfect week

  Perfect week

  • Guest sue
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  This was our second stay at Billy's and fourth with Susan. This property was very clean and well-equipped. We learned even more about what a great owner Susan is when we blew a fuse, and she had the electrician there within an hour. She's also great with tips for restaurants and attractions. We were fortunate to be there when Kenny Chesney did an impromptu concert at Hogs Breath - amazing! Thanks Susan for being such a great host.

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

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• Terri-Athens

  Terri-Athens

  • Guest Terri
  • Date of stay 02/02/13
  • Review Submitted 02/15/13
  Wonderful condo with an excellent location. Within waking distance to all of the important spots of Key West. Fort Zachary State Park is a fabulous and easy to walk to. Must take the short walk to Blue Heaven (our favorite restaurant.). I've stayed at all three of Susan's condo's, she is very helpful and knows Key West very well.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Wow! What a vacation!

  Wow! What a vacation!

  • Guest homer-fwi
  • Date of stay 01/12/13
  • Review Submitted 01/22/13
  Blue Heaven Condo was very, very nice. Clean, Quiet, Spacious, Comfortable. Location was very central to all the BEST activities. Hemingway House is just a few blocks away and should NOT be missed. We enjoyed sun bathing on South Beach a little more than the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor. The bikes included with the rental were the BEST. The condo was perfect and everything you could want to prepare food or get ready for the day were there. The electric grill on the front deck was awesome! We took a day sail on the Jolly Rover docked along the Historic Seaport Walk. The crew fired off cannons and a blunderbuss, they were very knowledgeable and two hours only cost $35/person. Mallory Square sunset celebration is an ENTIRE day celebration....soooo many shops, exhibitions (we really enjoyed the 10 foot high unicycle show and the little dog that collects his masters tips in his mouth) and Oh, the restaurants! (especially loved the cuban food at El Meson De Pepe's - I had the BEST rum and coke I have ever had there). We also ate at the Blue Heaven restaurant for breakfast. It is only a block away from the condo. Wonderful Lobster crepe and eggs benedict! This was by far the BEST vacation we have ever had (and that includes Hawaii - Hawaii was confusing to figure out how to get to places and figure out the best places to go. Key West is a GREAT size with TONS to do and see. Susan was very helpful and quick to respond to all my inquiries. A++++

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

  Owner response: Thank you for having such family fun in the condo and in Key West. I agree Hemingway house is a must! So is Harry Truman's Little White House. You will have to come back and get some presidential history!

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• Also From Athens

  Also From Athens

  • Guest Editterry
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/21/13
  From our vantage point at Billy's Blue Heaven, we were perfectly situated for just about everything Key West has to offer. This being our first visit to the island, I can't imagine how we could have found a better location, both from the standpoint of proximity to, well, everything, and being housed in a comfortable, classy and quiet condo from which to enjoy the island. For future visitors, I do have a tip or two. If you have a car, or don't mind paying for a couple of cab rides, do your main food shopping at one of the regular grocery stores on the east end of the island. Fausto's grocery is within a short walk but is very expensive (e.g., $6 for a half pound of grapes). Also, if you're not set on driving through the keys, go ahead and fly directly to Key West. You'll save money and will give yourself more time to enjoy Key West and Billy's Blue Heaven. You don't really need a rental car here, because the bikes or your feet will take you anyplace you want to go.

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

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• Location is Everything!!

  Location is Everything!!

  • Guest Parmel27
  • Date of stay 09/14/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  Our group of four enjoyed an amazing time in this adorable condo. We were two blocks off Duval St, and literally five minutes (walking) away from the major sights. We jumped on the trolley for a sightseeing tour, which picks you up just outside the community. One night, we stayed in and grilled some of the best fish I've ever had. At the end of everyday, we hit the saltwater pool, which is cooled and heated, as needed. It was just another of many amenities available. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone looking for access to Key West's sights and the quiet after a long day out.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Wonderful visit to key west

  Wonderful visit to key west

  • Guest mcarter2221
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  We stayed at this condo 1st week of August. The owners were great to work with and the location to duval, Mallory and south beach was perfect. Nice touch with the bicycles as we traveled all thru town each day. The pool at the complex was great especially after long walks. Great location to Fort Zachary Taylor and two restaurants which were very good (blue heaven and Columbia grace). Many things to do in a two mile radius. Thanks for a great week.

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

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• Billy;s Blue Heaven

  Billy;s Blue Heaven

  • Guest Dianne
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/20/12
  Billy's was exactly how it was described. It was perfect for us to relax. Truman Annex very central and you could walk everywhere. The bikes that were included were wonderful, we used them alot. A very nice touch to the condo. It was quiet which we loved but still close to the Old Town. We enjoyed Blue Heavens restaurant and many more to many to name. Could not have asked for better weather. We were here for a week in June/12. Hope to return soon. Thank you Susan for sharing your home with us.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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Additional information about rental rates

This is a non-smoking condo. No pets allowed. 4 person maximum. One week minimum stay, primarily Saturday-Saturday.

Fees:

• Tax Rate 12.5%

Cancellation policy:

Billy’s Blue Heaven The guest will arrive on the specified dates and pay the agreed upon price. The first half of the payment is being sent to reserve the week. The balance or second half will be made one month before the vacation. Your arrival instructions will be sent the moment we receive your final payment. This is a non-smoking condo -- no smoking inside or on the balconies. If you smoke, please don’t rent this condo. TERMS: You can pay with credit card or mail a check. Mail checks payable to: Susan’s Key West Condo, 191 East State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 A secure link to pay with credit card will be sent upon request. OCCUPANCY: Rental rates quoted are based on one or two couples or no more than four people using the two bedroom condo. Local condo rules do not allow this condo's use by more than four people. Local zoning laws do not allow this condo or any condos and/or houses in the Truman Annex Complex to be rented for less than one week. CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT POLICY: Check-in on arrival is: 4:00 PM. Check-out on departure day is: 10:00 AM. HURRICANE: In the event tenant must vacate, be evacuated or is prohibited from entering Key West because of a mandatory hurricane evacuation order issued by the city of Key West and Monroe County, tenant will be issued a credit for the unused portion of stay toward a future visit within twelve months subject to availability. There are no other warranties, owner's liabilities or weather guarantees. BICYCLES: There are bicycles at the unit. The owner does not charge for use of the bicycles and there is no cost component for use of the bicycles included in your charges. The renter agrees that if the they elect to utilize the bicycles, the renter, the family and guests do so at their sole risk. They hereby assumes the risk of any injury or damage to person or property arising out of the renter’s use of the bicycles. The renter, for his agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby completely and irrevocably discharges and releases the owner and its agents, employees, successors and assigns from any and all debts, claims, demands, damages, actions and causes of action whatsoever, whether legal or equitable, which pertain or relate or arise in any fashion from the renter the family and guests’ use of the bicycles. Further, the renter hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the owner harmless from and against any and all liabilities, damages and losses relating to the use of the bicycles. VEHICLES: If you choose to bring a car, it can be no longer than 19 feet to fit in the Shipyard Truman Annex parking lot. Most cars, SUV’s, Trucks and Vans fit this guideline. If you plan to haul a trailer with a Boat, RV or Motorcycle, the parking place will not be large enough and you will be responsible for finding alternative parking elsewhere in Key West. Because the condo is in the heart of Old Town and Key West, you don’t need a car. People drive and take cabs to this international travel destination where your condo is located. LOCATION: Truman Annex - Shipyard, Key West, FL Go right to the condo! I will email & call you with the key combination number prior to arrival day!

If you have any questions please contact the owner.