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By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

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master bedroom with ocean view
living room with ocean view
dining area with ocean view
kitchen
dining area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61388.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Smathers Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Duval Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

If you're craving a Key West beach front accommodation with a bone fide front-line view to the sea, you know that Key West beach front rentals not easy to come by. But in this pretty vacation rental condominium, By The Beautiful Sea, you can instantly gratify this need for sensational vistas from your own vacation rental terrace right across the street from the beach. Make your first order of the day to breathe in the fresh ocean breezes with a walk along the beach and fulfill the desire to dig those toes into warm white sand . . . for after all your front yard isKey West by the sea on the the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. Your 'back yard' view is not bad either. The entrance for this property connects with a second level walkway of the building, and offers views of beautiful tropical park-like landscaping. A short stroll from the condominium through the landscaped setting, leads to the large free form swimming pool and Jacuzzi. A major decision each day could be whether to enjoy the sun at the beach or pool side. And when it's time to go dining, shopping, or enjoying the nightlife, Old Town is close by and an easy bike ride away. Ahhhh . . . life in paradise is good.



The interior layout of this property was designed to maximize the opportunity to take in the ocean view from the living room and dining area, as well as the master bedroom. Sliding glass doors off the living room, lead to a private ocean view terrace. The kitchen adjoins the dining room through a pass through door, creating a floor plan that makes it easy for entertaining the family or a group of friends.



The layout of the bedrooms is ideal for a family or three couples. You'll need to flip a coin for the enviable master suite that has the ocean view, plus a door that leads directly to the sea-side balcony. Furnishings are tropical elegant with a honey-colored wood-and-wicker king size bed and romantic free-standing grandfather clock to remind you that it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Another nice feature of the master bedroom is a walk-in closet. Next to this closet, the master bath provides a long vanity with two sinks, tiled floor, and bath-tub with in-tub shower.



The other two bedrooms and second bathroom, are on the opposite side of the condominium, down a short hallway, just off the great-room. Immediately off the hall to the right is a bedroom with two twin beds, which can be made up as a king size bed upon request. Nicely decorated with white cottage furnishings, there is also plenty of daylight that streams in through a nice size window. Directly at the end of the hallway is the third bedroom with king size bed. Handsome honey-colored wooden furnishings fill the room in nice contrast with the coral colored walls. A window on one wall invites in the natural light.



The second full bathroom, with standing shower and glass door, is situated off the hallway, easily accessed by both the second and third bedrooms. This bathroom also conveniently houses the washer/dryer, a welcome feature for a beach house, where you can come in and drop your towels and wet bathing suits.



A notable layout feature of this property is that it's an end unit in the condominium building, making it one of the more desirable locations in the complex as you only have neighbors on one side. It is located on the first floor, but elevated second level, since the covered parking is directly below. This design provides a wonderful view of the ocean, the perfect Key West by the sea experience. The entrance to the unit can be reached by stairs or elevator. There is designated covered parking, and the condominium complex is gated and secured with an electronic key entrance.



Bedding Summary:


Master Bedroom 1 – King size bed

Bedroom 2 – 2 Twin Beds (can be made as a king size bed)

Bedroom 3 – King size bed


Amenities:Located in a beach condominium complex across the street from Key West Smathers' Beach. Private balcony with front-line view to the sea. Balcony access from great-room and master suite. Resort style heated swimming pool, hot tub, separate men and women saunas and changing rooms near pool for guest use only. Tennis courts, propane BBQ grills on the grounds. Fully equipped kitchen, central A/C, Wi-Fi, cable TV and DVD, stereo, washer / dryer. Linens and towels are provided.

Activities:This propertyisKey West by the sea! Everything beach! Sunning, swimming, catamaran rentals, volleyball, beach food trucks. Easy walk to the White Street Pier, Salute Restaurant for dining on the beach, ocean front children's playground, historic garden club, nature preserve, much more. A bike / walking path winds along the ocean and leads you to the heart of Old Town Key West where you find restaurants, nightlife, museums, everything Key West has to offer.

Area:This area of Key West is often referred to as the beachside neighborhood due to the close proximity to the southern shore of the island. This part of the island feels like a beach town neighborhood with light ocean breezes, and it's not unusual to see folks walking or biking on the bike path in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. A paved biking and walking path stretches along the southern shore dotted with parks and food and water sport concessions making it easy and interesting to stroll or bike. There is a pre-Civil War Fort along the waterfront, West Martello near Higgs Beach that now houses the Key West Garden Club.

Parking:Designated covered parking for one vehicle. One additional vehicle may park in the adjoining lot. All vehicles parked must display parking passes issued by the condominium. Scooter parking allowed. Bicycle racks near elevator. No boats, RV's, Jet ski's or trailers of any kind are allowed in the parking area.

Restrictions: No smoking. This condominium is offered as a vacation rental in a preferred beachfront condominium in Key West. Pets are not allowed. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian. No boat, trailer (bike or boat), jet ski, or RV parking. Guests must agree to abide by condominium regulations.

PAYMENT: Payment for the rental will be processed outside of VRBO according to the terms of your rental agreement (sent for review upon reservation). Payments by credit card are subject to an additional 2.95% merchant processing fee.
There is designated parking for one (1) car at ‘By The Beautiful Sea.’ Drive in the gate and turn left. See the second parking space under the building marked #2. This is your parking space. You are also allowed 1 additional parking space anywhere in the general parking area.

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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this condo is on the beach. Southernmost Point and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Smathers Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Duval Street - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Southernmost Point - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • South Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salute! On The Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Key West condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Florida Keys Beaches, Duval Street and Smathers Beach. Mallory Square is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great view and beach access

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Girls Get Away

Really enjoyed this condo and the location was great. Lovely beach just across the road. Very nice and warm pool. Beds were comfortable and condo is just as pictured. We didn’t really cook but kitchen appeared to be well stocked. Everything we wanted to see/do was approximately a 12 Uber/Lyft ride away and they were plentiful. We enjoyed the condo and the ocean view was extra nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break

Overall it was fine but there was constant road construction just outside our unit and planes flying over from the nearby airport. The hot water was in short supply for a group of 6 but the neighbors were all nice older people and welcoming overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadene K.

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

Key West Vacation

Property was very nice, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful view but poor management

I’ll start with the positive, the view is gorgeous! I texted the manger 53 minutes before 4:00, check in time, asked when they would send door code. We weren’t checking in early, but it’s comforting to know we have what we need to get in. She texted the code back and said, “it’s on the portal” she lied. It wasn’t. Then after our first night the internet and cable went out. I told her that night, and had no internet or cable the entire rest of our 6 days. We paid for it, but never had it, no refunds even though that is part of what we were paying for. The screen on the back door never functioned, I told her and she said, basically yep, it’s broken. She showed up without notice and when my husband came out, super inappropriately said, “I’m your replacement wife.” The day we left, the housekeeper knocked at exactly 10:00. We paid over 1000/ night and the view wasn’t worth it. We could have rented 2 rooms at Ocean's edge resort for 1/3 less than what we paid. Condo had a great view, it was dated and there was a bunch of long black hairs on the towels and in the bathroom. Management was a hugeletdown. I would definitely not stay here twice. DO NOT COME IN BEFORE 4:00 AND DO NOT LEAVE AFTER 10:00!!!!.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

50th birthday trip

Property was as advertised. There was plenty of room for everyone. Property was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a nice place with lots of extra. We did have an issue with bug bites during the visit. Initially we thought it was from the beach but soon realized it was inside the apartment. We informed the host and he said he would take care of it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

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

Great would stay again

Little farther to places to eat then we realized and across street from beach. However, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed our stay, spacious unit. Overall clean unit, great pool and across the street from beach. Area rugs could use a wash
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The unit was great. Location was also great. Only negative was the unit was not cleaned when we checked in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Need to fix several items in Key West

No hot water in front bathroom-shower and sink. Also, I didn’t have any instruction to look for the deadbolt key in the little black box next to the front door. I had to call the after hours rental office because I never received the door combination. The condo was spotless. It was very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Condo was perfect for our group. Right across from the beautiful beach. Just a short Uber ride to Duval st for bars and beaches. The only thing was we never received the code to the gate or the elevator, luckily we ran into the building manager and he gave us the code. Other than that, things were good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Devin L.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Vacation and an Anniversary

The property overall was in a good location. About 12 minutes to Mallory square and downtown Duval street, across the street from Smathers beach and a mile down the road from excellent pier fishing. The room was on the second floor so we had a good view over the ocean as well. The only minor negatives were that maintenance had to come in a few times to look for a leak. It wasn’t affecting our unit but I am never a fan of strangers in the apartment while no one was there. That said, there were no issues and they were as quick as they could be. The sliding glass door was covered in a sheet of salt when we got there. Given the size of the cleaning fee I would have expected that to be wiped down prior to arrival. We cleaned it on Tuesday and it stayed clear through the rest of the week dramatically improving the view. There was also a loose floor tile in the kitchen due to some old water damage from the looks of it and we had a small ant problem in the kitchen that persisted even after the property was sprayed. Overall I would recommend staying here, the view was good, the location was what we wanted and the pool and hot tub were nice features.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Check in was terrible

The property manager uses a different platform to communicate but we did not have access to it so we had NO property access information such as gate code, elevator access code and condo door code. It took over an hour to get answers and that's only because one of our party was lucky enough to be at the manager's office when they walked out the door. She was able to get the codes so we finally had what we needed. They forgot to update their answering service on access which made it even more confusing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maisie R.

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

Perfect place!

This was a beautiful place! The beach was a short walk across the street. The beds were comfortable and they had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci G.

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

Great beach access location

Beach was literally across the street. Parking a vehicle is easy, but it’s less than 5 min from the airport by car, so an easy Uber. It’s a little far from Old Town, so an Uber or rental golf cart/car or bikes would be needed to access that area easily. The pool area was nice and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela c.

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

Great view

Great location. Wonderful view of the beach. Very clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Beautiful views in Key West

We loved our stay! Property was perfect for our family trip to Key West! This property has everything you need for a great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari B.

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

Great stay for us!

Easy location for on the town, for walking, for using the beach, and yet close to the airport. Great walking in the area and friendly neighbors. The kitchen had ample dishes and good space to enjoy our week. The ocean view from one bedroom, the living room, and patio was enjoyable. The washer and dryer was a welcomed amenity, too. There are large closets in the bedrooms so we didn’t feel like we were living out of suitcases. When we had an inquiry due to the property gate, the contact for the property quickly responded which was incredibly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

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

Vrbo

We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mailyn P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Place had a nice view and conveniently located across the beach. The main issue for me was the cable tv did not work. Was unable to watch anything. For the amount one pays for this rental, this should be part of the deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Family vacation

Property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time. Location was across the street from Mathers beach, quite area in the evenings. It was an easy Uber to shopping, restaurants, and other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The location was great! We did have to drive to DuVall St., but that was fine as we had a rental car. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice condo in a great location

We had a wonderful stay here. The condo complex is nice and has good security. The rooms were well sized, nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was a bit under-equipped, but had the basics. The check-in process was somewhat convoluted, but we managed it. Some suggestions for the unit: *USB/AC charging blocks on nightstands. *Larger cutting board and a good knife block. *Upgraded pots and pans *More glassware. Thank you - we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Great location, great condo unit

We stayed here for 5 days and loved it! Room to spread out, kitchen with everything you need, lovely view off the deck. We had a slight issue where the dryer was not working - the management folks did everything they could to help us out, delivering fresh towels and offering to have a laundry service clean our clothes for us. Very happy with the service and professionalism. Location was great, we rented bikes and used those to get around everywhere. But it was nice to have quiet in the evening. My daughter left her cell phone behind when we checked out, and again the management folks were super helpful in assisting us with getting that back without us risking missing our flight home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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