Wow. That is the best word to summarize a stay in this fantastic home in the heart of Old Key West. The first thing you notice when you walk in the door is how immaculate the house is, and how beautifully it is decorated with nautical stripes and bright colors. The Dade County Pine throughout the house is rich and beautiful. The furnishings comfortable and welcoming.
The thing that makes this house, and Marla's hospitality stand out, is just how livable it is. Plenty of closets and dressers and other drawers to store your stuff. Big fridge. Giant washer dryer. Bathroom and kitchen towels a plenty. Every kitchen gadget you can possibly think of. Some oil and basic spices if you are going to cook and not just eat out at the hundreds of great restaurants within walking distance of the home.
The three ensuite bedrooms are perfect for traveling with others, or having guests join during different parts of your stay. The master bedroom with balcony is gorgeous. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom to better accommodate our senior dogs, and it was cozy, dark, and quiet. Each weekend we had friends in the other bedrooms and they each loved the mattresses, adored the décor, and enjoyed having their own bathroom.
Then there is the outside of the house. Like most Key West properties the yard is small, but this yard is laid out so beautifully it is all the room you need. We didn't have car for our month long stay which makes the yard feel a little bigger with use of the driveway. Our dogs used the rocked driveway for their potty spot and it worked very well. The pool is amazing, I cannot add up the number of ours we spent lounging in it. The pool is heated and the waterfall produces such a relaxing sound. The foliage is dense and makes the yard feel very private, which is good given the foot traffic around the house (we later learned that the house is part of a walking tour because it's cute and perfect). We used the outdoor shower every day too and also enjoyed sitting on the porch, talking to neighbors. Also didn't need a car at all, with the perfect location and a bike to do shopping further afield.
If you are planning to work remotely during your stay, the wifi worked well for two of us on zoom and teams meetings all day long.
Marla is VERY ATTENTIVE. A couple of minor issues with the pool heater, and she was on it.
Lastly, take advantage of the offer to go out on the Sea Monkey Adventures boat with Marla and Captain Stewart, breathtaking!
