Location: Private Homes, Old Town, Key West, Key West Area, Florida Keys, Florida, USA (1/2 half block off famous Duval Street) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
"Casa Louisa" is a charming turn-of-the-century cigar cottage located in the center of the historic cigar-making district of old Key West, half a block from Duval Street on Louisa Street, a quiet lane that puts you within walking distance of restaurants, night life, the "Southern-Most-Point" in the US, Hemingway's House, and the Duval Street Beach. This classic conch house is just across the street from the boyhood home of the world famous Key West folk artist Mario Sanchez.
The Living Area:
"Casa Louisa" has been lovingly restored with the assistance of a local interior designer and boasts a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. There are flat-screen TVs in every room, DVD player, and free wireless high-speed internet access throughout the house.
The Pool Area:
French doors open off the living area to your own private patio complete with lounge furniture and a heat-optional plunge pool. There's also an outdoor dining table with chairs, and gas grill for open-air dining. You'll be in your own little world, with foliage and a six foot fence for privacy.
The Accommodations:
The master bedroom has a king bed and an en-suite bathroom; there is even a separate sitting room and kitchenette. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and is off the living/dining area with private access to the second shared bath. The third bedroom is upstairs via a spiral staircase and has two twin beds that can be converted to a king bed.
About Last Key Realty:
As a Vacation Rental Broker, we will do everything possible to assure you of a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable stay while you are in one of the homes we manage. Our job is to make sure each home has been maintained to an exceptional standard and has no defects or problems that will spoil your stay. If there is a problem, we pride ourselves in our ability to address and solve that problem before it has intruded on your vacation experience.
As your Key West real estate company, (if you decide you are interested in buying real estate in Key West), we will assist you in making your dream of home ownership in paradise a reality while maintaining the highest level of integrity during the property buying process. While we are licensed to sell real estate by the state of Florida, we are also members of the National, Florida and Key West Associations of Realtors. We agree with and abide by the Realtors Code of Ethics so there is never a question of our commitment to each and every client we serve, on every transaction we handle.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Local Phone Access, VCR/DVD Player, Microwaves (2), Cooking Utensils, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Alarm Clocks, Bed, Bath and Pool Linens, Patio Furniture, Cooler, Iron and Ironing Board, Hair Dryers, Washer/Dryer, Private Plunge Pool (heating extra), and Gas Grill, THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- and more
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall 2011... Oct 1 2011-Nov 30 2011... $475/ nt... $2,500/wk... $7,700/mo
Winter 2012... Dec 1 2011-Apr 15 2012... $685/ nt... $3,900/wk... $14,500/mo
Holiday Weeks: 12/22/2010 - 01/05/2011... $5,000/wk (one week minimum)
Spring 2012... 04/16/2012 - 05/31/2012... $500/ nt... $2,950/wk... $10,000/mo
Summer 2012: 06/01/2012 - 07/31/2011... $450/ nt... $2,450/wk... $7,000/mo
Late Summer 2012: 8/1/2012-9/30/2012... $400/ nt... $2,300/wk... $6,000/mo
4 night minimum unless otherwise indicated. Pool heat is optional.
Tax & cleaning not included. Special Events/Holidays not shown are higher.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
"Casa Louisa @ Upper Duval": Historic Conch Cottage Off Duval
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Old Town
My wife and I have been visiting Key West for nearly 30 years. After renting several homes, we decided a few years back it was time to purchase own piece of paradise. Unfortunately, we are presently able to take advantage of our cottage just a few times a year, but expect over the next few years to be spending increasingly more time. Family and friends also take pleasure in the solitude/excitement of this cozy yet ample island retreat.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Casa Louisa's location on the island is ideal. Being on the southern end of Duval Street, the cottage is just 3 blocks from one of the few sand bottom beaches in all the Florida keys. Guests may choose to simply lounge around the home and avoid all the craziness of the infamous life-night scene or venture out to the other end of Duval to explore the world renowned Sloppy Joe's Bar and the sunset's at Mallory Square -- although some of the best sunset sightings are on the rooftop of the La Concha Hotel in the 400 block of Duval. In between and just 1 block off Duval you'll find Ernest Hemingway's house.
Repeat quests will notice the improvements that are continually be made to the cottage. For example, in the past year,the pool has been resurfaced and the deck completely redone; and linens and towels are replaced annually. We encourage quests to provides us with reviews and suggestions for additional improvements.
Please enjoy your stay in paradise at Casa Louisa.
Property Photos
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- The living room, with double French doors to the patio & pool. - Key West Vacation Rental
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- The very private patio with 10' x 10' plunge pool. - Key West Vacation Rental
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- There's plenty of room for everyone, with outdoor dining & a BBQ, too. - Key West Vacation Rental
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- The dining area, with spiral stairs & sitting room in the background.
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- The living area has its own TV and a vaulted ceiling.
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- The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances.
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- The master bedroom, with king bed & vaulted ceiling.
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- The master has a sitting room & separate kitchenette.
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- The sitting room has its own TV, and is also vaulted.
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- The en-suite master bathroom has a tile shower.
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- The second bedroom has a queen bed. All bedrooms have TV's.
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- The second bathroom is en-suite, with hall access for third bedroom.
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- The spiral staircase will take you to the third bedroom.
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- The third bedroom has vaulted ceiling and a king bed.
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- A cozy front porch, for some quiet time with a good book.
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- Casa Louisa: on a quiet lane half a block from Key West's most famous street...
Traveler Reviews (9)
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Guest: Eliz
(ottawa, canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 03/18/08
Great cottage and location
Owner response:Eliz --Thanks for taking the time to submit a review of Casa Louisa. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please contact me if your planning another visit; during certain times of the year, we offer discounts for repeat customers. Richard
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Guest: Kathleen B.
Date of Stay: 01/23/12
Review Submitted: 02/07/12
Let me start off by saying, what you see is what you get, thankfully! This was my first time ever renting a home and I still cant believe how easy this was, the hardest part was picking the house. Casa Louisa was great to us, she had such a comfortable at home charm, clean and close to everything we needed. She accomodated 6 of us and we were never crammed. The only thing we missed was a full length mirror and would have been nice if we had some bikes, however renting a bike was not hard to find. We are looking forward to returning to our home in paradise real soon. Thank you for your hospitality!! Kathleen, Will, Vinnie, Jenn, Pat and Cousin Larry the mailman from Clearwater.
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Wonderful stay!
Guest: Denise D.
Date of Stay: 11/14/11
Review Submitted: 12/02/11
Your home was absolutely charming and cozy! Our group consisted of 6 adults and as small as it appeared outside, it was perfect. It made it especially nice with the half kitchen. We walked daily to the Cafe at the end of the block for breakfast and also "discovered" a nice Italian place at the other end of the block. We enjoyed all hanging out on the back deck in the evenings together as a group, and it made for a nice walk to the more "busy" end of Duvall...We would really like to visit your home again, you are very lucky to own such a lovely place in Key West. Someday my husband and I hope to be so fortunate...Thanks again also to Shel, he was such a nice man. He made us feel very welcome, and he was extremely helpful...
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Very happy! The property manager is FANTASTIC!
Guest: Brandy R.
(Powell, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
My family (5 adults & 1 baby) recently stayed in this home. The location is FABULOUS...the quiet end of Duval St, but within easy walking distance to any place you want to go. The property manager, Shel, was extremely personable & attentive, stopping by the first day to greet us & immediately attending/addressing the few small problems which arose (Wi-Fi was down due to an issue with Comcast & a small algae bloom in the pool.) He also helped us with recommendations on places to visit/eat (Banana Cafe is 100 feet away on the corner & is absolutely delicious- especially the tuna fish sandwiches!). We LOVE Shel!! The property is a small cottage, but you don't come to Key West to sit inside all day. The kitchen & grill made it easy to have family meals, although there is only seating for 4 at the kitchen table & 4 outside on the deck, but you can open the doors to join the space. The washer and dryer was also a nice bonus (so pack light!) allowing us to wash clothes, towels, bathing suits, etc. We were really happy during our stay in Key West & would definitely recommend this property.
Owner response:Brandy- Thank you for your kind words about Shel. We pride ourselves in the level of service all of our Guest Services Managers provide for our guests. In fact, it's part of our mission statement that our guests must receive our immediate attention to the most minor issue that might intrude on their vacation.
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Great place to stay right off Duval
Guest: Jess M.
Date of Stay: 09/20/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
My husband and I stayed at Casa Louisa along with three other friends and we fit very comfortably. We never felt over crowded.The backyard is great for bbq's (which we did frequently) and a great place to get some sun in the afternoon. Even though it was right off of Duval, we never experienced loud noise from the bar crowds. The house was very clean and well kept. The house manager, Shel, was great. He greeted us upon on arrival, checked in mid week to see if everything was ok (which I never had that happen to prior home rentals) and said good bye on our last day. He made sure we were comfortable, which we were most certainly. We will definitely use this rental company again when we visit next year. You will not be disappointed!
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Relaxing, comfortable, and fun!
Guest: Valent
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
Our stay was great and the house comfortably accommodated my boyfriend and I and his 2 teenage daughters and their 2 friends (6 in total). The beds were very comfortable and the sheets felt soft. There were plenty of towels. We grilled outside many nights which worked great since teenagers get hungry often. The pool is small, but it's great for cooling off. What we loved about this house was that at the end of the block on Duval (50 feet away) there was a very nice coffee shop. My boyfriend and I had our morning coffee and snacks there. Southernmost beach is a 5-minute walk. You are so centrally located that you can be in and out all day and it's no production (don't need a cab, etc.) Great location; Great fun!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great time in great location
Guest: Amy
(Alexandria VA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very comfortable for 5 people. Loved the front porch and back deck and pool. We rented bikes and rode everywhere. Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is gorgeous and great for swimming. Smathers is great for walking, lounging, and water sports. Though we were close to Duval St, noise was never a problem.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Guest: Ferreira
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 12/01/06
Review Submitted: 03/06/07
This is a quaint little cottage at the 'quiet end' of Duval Street. This cottage is deceivingly small from the outside and from some of the pictures. However, we stayed there with 6 adults, in total, and it suited us very well and we were not crammed in at all. The amenities were perfect for our needs. It's cathedral ceilings create a light and airy feel to the space. The little pool in the back yard is perfect if you need a quick dip and/or for after hours cooling off. There is plenty of deck space for sunbathing and hanging out. We had a wonderful time here and look foward to returning often!
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Guest: Ferreira
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07
Review Submitted: 03/06/07
We stayed in Casa Louisa last year between Christmas and New Year's. The location is absolutely perfect on the 'quiet end' of Duval Street. We found the cottage to be larger then it appears in pictures and it comfortably fit 6 adults without an issue. It is clean and airy and the little pool in the backyard is just enough if you need a quick dip. We look foward to staying there again and again.
Owner response:Thanks for your kind words. Please contact me directly when planning your next trip -- we offer discounts for repeat guests.
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