AWARD-WINNING HISTORIC RESTORATION - SPACIOUS -TROPICAL CHARM + POOL
About the property
- House2401 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay28 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
Ashe Splashe is a beautiful, all-Dade County-pine, two-story house on Ashe Street, one of the quietest, most residential streets in Key West's historic Old Town, near Truman Avenue. All of Old Town's attractions and beaches are minutes away. 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, good restaurants and many other amenities. Key West life at its finest!
Currently we have availability beginning May, 2018.
The rate for Summer (June-September) is $5000. per month.
The rate for Fall (October and November) is $6500. per month.
Sorry, Ashe Splashe is fully booked for the winter of 2018-2019.
Please contact us, the owners, directly through the VRBO email system. We manage reservations for our house directly and personally. We employ a wonderful agency in Key West to prep the house, hand over keys and provide assistance to our guests. I
A full refund is provided if you need to cancel and do so 30 days or more before your rental period begins.
Sorry, but the MINIMUM RENTAL IS A FULL MONTH. This minimum is mandated by City of Key West law and we abide by it without exception.
The first floor 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 also a full bath and a tv den. The den converts to an extra bedroom via a queen size murphy bed stored behind louvered doors.
The second floor has two very spacious bedrooms with baths en suite. Each bedroom has its own porch, shaded by palms, overlooking Ashe Street or the pool. The floor plan offers superb privacy for the two master bedrooms. The first floor tv den provides a third bedroom perfect for extra guests.
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.
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' and in the January 2013 issue of the British magazine HOMES & ANTIQUES under the title, 'Winter Sun.'
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.
Keywords: Single Family House
Property Manager
Jane and Carey Winfrey
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 19, 2018
About Jane and Carey Winfrey
Jane and Carey like to spend winters in Ashe Splashe but offer their house for April or May 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 and restored in 1999 was nearby on Frances Street. 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! 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.
Jane and Carey Winfrey purchased this House in 2004
Why Jane and Carey Winfrey chose 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 boarding) 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 first-run features and quirky independent movies.
What makes this House unique
The Winfreys' Ashe Street house is in the charming Old Town section of Key West close to the cemetery (high ground) and to bustling Truman Avenue in a quiet residential neighborhood. It is just under a mile from touristy (and sometimes noisy) Duval street. Higgs beach is also nearby. The house is close to Fausto's Old Town's grocery store, and to Five Brothers, where Carey gets his morning Cuban cafe con leche, and is in walking distance to more than a dozen excellent restaurants.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 murphy bed, queen murphy bed
- Queen size Beds (3) 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 second master suite also has a queen size bed. The third bedroom can be converted to a spacious tv den/library by storing the queen size murphy bed into its built in cabinet.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 3
Location Type
- Near The OceanKey West is a small island!
- Water Viewview of pool
Theme
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Broadband Access
- Living Room
- Parkingon the street
- Telephonelandline
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Catering Available
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Coffee MakerCuisinart
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stoveelectric stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningDining room table seats eight
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- BooksExcellent selection of books and several guidebooks
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Gamesboard games
- Music Libraryminimal
- Satellite / CableComcast cable.
- Stereo
- Television(3) wide screen sets: in living room, den and one in guest bedroom. Smaller set in kitchen.
- VCR
- Video Libraryminimal
Outside
- Balcony(2)
- BoatThere are plenty of charter and boat rentals in Key West.
- Deck / Patio
- GolfGolf can be found on Stock Island, a short drive away.
- Kayak / CanoeKayaks and paddleboards can be rented on nearby Stock Island.
- Lawn / GardenTropical
- Outdoor Grill
- TennisFree, public courts are available within walking distance at Bayview Park or Higgs Beach.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Private Poolin back yard "plunge pool" about six feet deep.
Onsite Services
- Private Chef
Attractions
- live theater
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- churches
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- beachcombing
- boating
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- photography
- bird watching
- shelling
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- paragliding
- parasailing
- deepsea fishing
- racquetball
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Sorry, we cannot permit cats.
Travelers pay one half of one month's rate upon making reservation. The balance is due prior to arrival. We use Key West's best management agency to transact payments, prep the house for you and provide keys. We don't use the VRBO online reservations system; we prefer to communicate directly with our guests.