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The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!

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A rustic wooden gate with a sign reading "Blue Heaven" and another sign advertising showers for $1.00 to watch for $2.00.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A two-story building with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A white building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a front porch with chairs.
A marina with multiple yachts docked, featuring a clear waterway and a docked rowboat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Duval Street
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southernmost Point
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!

Exciting Renovation Update

The Dancing Rooster has just completed a total gut renovation, and we are excited to welcome guests into the newly refreshed home. Updated photos will be coming shortly, and we look forward to sharing the finished results.

The renovation includes a redesigned kitchen with new quartz countertops and appliances, brand-new bathrooms with new tile and marble showers, new flooring throughout, new beds with premium mattresses to help ensure a comfortable night’s sleep, and thoughtfully curated artwork throughout the home that adds warmth and character.

Welcome to The Dancing Rooster

Perfectly situated just two short blocks from Duval Street in the heart of downtown Key West, The Dancing Rooster is a beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering the ideal blend of location, comfort, and island living. Located in the sought-after Simonton Historic Cottage enclave, the home is surrounded by great restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, and many of Old Town’s most popular attractions. With so much within easy walking distance, a car is truly unnecessary.

Designed with both style and comfort in mind, the home offers three inviting bedrooms and two baths. Two Queen bedrooms share an en-suite bath that is easily accessible from either room and includes a spacious walk-in marble shower. The third bedroom features a full-size bed, walk-in shower, and private entrance — ideal for added privacy and flexibility. The living room provides a comfortable place to relax, complete with a new L-shaped sofa and sitting countertops for additional casual seating and gathering space.

Each bedroom and the living room are equipped with brand-new HIDEF Samsung 4K Smart TVs. Guests will also enjoy free 300 Mbps AT&T high-speed business internet, cozy linens and towels, and a brand-new central air conditioning system to keep you comfortable in every season.

Ideally located near the marina district and just .7 miles from Fort Zachary Taylor Beach, The Dancing Rooster places you within easy reach of some of Key West’s most beloved destinations. Additional nearby landmarks include the Hemingway House, Duval Street, and the marina district. Street parking is available, though we recommend exploring the island on foot, by bike, or via the Duval Loop.
Directly across the street, you’ll find The Sugar Apple, a health food store offering fresh smoothies, lunch, and healthy options. A CVS is just one block away, and bike and scooter rentals are also nearby.

A 3-night minimum stay is required, and this is a strict no-smoking property. Please contact the owner for any exception to the minimum stay.

Parking Note

There is no dedicated parking included with this rental. Four first-come, first-served spaces are available directly on Simonton Street. We strongly recommend leaving the car parked and using the complimentary Duval Loop bus service, which runs daily and stops just half a block from the cottage.
https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/326/Duval-Loop

Travel Insurance Recommendation

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against illness, medical emergencies, weather-related disruptions, or other unexpected events. For guests traveling during Florida’s hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, travel insurance is especially important. Please note that no refunds will be issued for weather-related disruptions or early departures.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number LIC2021-000413
Property # 2306761vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Key West

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Old Town Key West, a neighbourhood in Key West. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Florida Keys Beaches and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and The Kite House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southernmost Point - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moondog Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪801 Bourbon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Pub - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!?

As of 18 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval! on 15 Aug, 2027 start from S$2,353, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dancing Rooster: Newly Renovated Key West Retreat, One Block to Duval! located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit and Duval Street. Florida Keys Beaches and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean space and so close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in a great location & has been renovated from when we booked until we stayed! It’s bright, clean, comfortable, and highly recommend! Finding a place with three beds (not including twin beds or a pull out) in Key West was tough, but this was the perfect spot! The only thing that might be a deal breaker, depending on your group, is there’s no access to the common area (kitchen/living) from the front bedroom except through one of the other bedrooms. This was fine for our group & we would definitely stay here again!The juice/smoothie place right across the street was excellent & we were repeat customers at Island Tingz (a few blocks east on Simonton) for breakfast & coffee. Short steps from Duval & all Key West has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed. Close to Duval and all the action.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute, clean bungalow at a very convenient location. Traveling as a family of six, it's difficult to always please everyone, but we were all happy with the property and Key West is always a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great stay. A nice walk to duval for nightlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, responsive property manager and great location near Duval Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Just as advertised.They went out of there way to allow us to check in early and the property manager was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. Easy walk to Duval and other places. Quiet, quaint neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location! Worked out perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family trip!

Great time. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful bungalow. Clean and has everything you need. Comfortable and located walkable distance to all attractions on the island. Nice neighborhood! Enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute house. Centrally located easy to get to all areas. The parking was pretty good. Only 1 day hard to find a spot out front. Unfortunately the outside of the house was dirty as well as the grounds around the house. The sink in the back bathroom is clogged slow draining. The floor in the whole house is really dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Hi Regina , I saw your review and we want to thank you for bringing this to our attention . We are doing all to correct the issues … It’s the first time we had an issue with the unit, we have a great staff that has been with us for a long time . That being said we are In the process of renovation plans for the unit and the exterior. Thank you for staying with us and I hope you come back and see how beautiful the unit will be with open kitchen and new flooring and decor. Have a wonderful rest of your summer , Dana and Scott miller
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is the strongest selling point for sure. The unit is small but makes the most of its space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect, close to Duval Street and everywhere we wanted to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Great place and convenient location to get everywhere you need in Key West
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

For our short family spring break trip, the accommodations were great. Great location to everything we wanted to see and the amenities had all that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Thanks for the nice review Glenn. If there's anything we could have done better to earn a 5 star review please share.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host & property manager. Great location within walking distance to shops, restaurants, & attractions. Property was clean & beds comfortable, but would recommend having spare blankets should anyone want to sleep on the sofa. Would definitely stay there agsin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location in walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Thank you Lynne! hope you enjoyed yourselves in Key West. Please come back and see us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable; great location

The home looks just like the pictures and was very comfortable. It was a very quick walk to Duval Street which we loved. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home , that was perfect for our family of 5! Loved the double door accessibility. Very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

Couldn't have asked for anything better on our weekend getaway to the Keys. The location was spot on -- a short walk to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

great place with location. Beds were very comfortable. nice furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2021
Thanks Jim for the nice review. Happy to hear you enjoyed the cottage. Happy Thanksgiving! Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Great accommodations close to everything. Extremely clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2023
Thank you Robin for the 5 star review. Hope you had a great time in KW!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was walkable. Loved the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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