Hemingways Nachbar: Whirlpool, Sonnendeck, Altstadt

Summary:

Half a block from Duval Street with a private hot tub, rooftop sundeck, and outdoor shower — this historic Old Town conch cottage is where Key West actually happens. Sleep 6 across a king suite, a queen bedroom, and a queen sleeper, then walk to Hemingway Home, the Lighthouse, sunset at Mallory Square, and the best bars and seafood on the island. Pet-friendly, one parking spot included, and a classic Conch porch made for people-watching.



Tap the ♥ to save it — this one books fast.



The Space:

Start your morning with coffee on the front porch and end your night in the hot tub under the palms. In between, you've got a whole historic Key West cottage to yourself.



Sleep well (up to 6 guests)

Upstairs king bedroom with generous storage and a private door straight onto the sundeck

Downstairs queen bedroom, steps from the bathroom

Queen sleeper sofa in the living room

Smart HDTVs with Hulu in the living room and both bedrooms



Cook, or don't

Recently updated, fully stocked kitchen: pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils

Keurig with coffee provided

Breakfast bar for two, plus an outdoor dining table for the whole group

The best restaurants on the island are a two-minute walk if you'd rather skip the dishes



Outside is the point

Private hot tub

Second-story sundeck — catch the lighthouse through the palms

Outdoor shower for post-beach rinses

Historic Conch porch overlooking the neighborhood



The practical stuff

Push-button keyless entry

Central air conditioning

Private washer and dryer

One driveway parking spot included (paid street and lot parking nearby)



Walk to everything

Duval Street: half a block

Key West Lighthouse: 300 feet

Hemingway Home: 500 feet

Southernmost Point: 0.4 miles

Butterfly & Nature Conservatory: 0.4 miles

Sloppy Joe's: 0.7 miles

Mallory Square sunset: 0.9 miles

Key West Airport: 3.7 miles

Guest access



Guest Access:

The entire home and all outdoor spaces — hot tub, sundeck, porch, and outdoor shower — are yours for the stay.



The Neighborhood:

This is Old Town proper. Turn the corner and you're on Duval — sunset sails, mojito bars, seafood shacks, live music, and boutique shopping all within a few minutes on foot. You're quite literally Hemingway's neighbor, and the lighthouse is closer than most people's mailbox. Quiet enough to sleep, close enough to walk home barefoot. This is the Key West people picture when they book the trip.



Getting Around:

Leave the car in the driveway. Walk, bike, scooter, or Uber — nearly everything worth seeing is within a mile. Bike and scooter rentals are a short stroll away.



Other Things to Note:

Traveling with a bigger crew? This cottage can be booked together with the neighboring cottage to host groups of up to 16. Message us for details.



Pets welcome. Up to 2 pets, 40 lb max each, $40/night per pet. Please let us know you're bringing one — see house rules for details.



No smoking inside the home. No early check-in — we need that time to make it perfect for you.



Interaction with Guests:

We are available if you need assistance during your stay.