ISLAND CITY HOUSE, Key West

Island City House sits in Old Town Key West, a two-minute walk from the sea port and roughly 10 minutes on foot from Duval Street and the waterfront. The Key West Aquarium, Mallory Square, and the Museum of Art & History are all within about 12 minutes' walk. The best-rated area on the island, this quiet residential pocket feels secluded but puts most attractions within an easy stroll. Several cafes and restaurants - including Date & Thyme Organic Cafe, Pepe's Cafe, and Mangia Mangia - are 0.3-0.5 km away. A grocery store (Fausto's) is about a 10-minute walk. Parking is tricky: on-site parking does not exist, but free street parking (up to three days, avoiding spaces marked Residential) is available, or a discounted city garage pass ($15 cash for 24 hours) can be purchased two blocks away.

Accommodation ranges from one-bedroom suites, studios, and two-bedroom suites spread across several historic buildings - the main Island House, the Cigar House, and the Arch House. All rooms feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, hardwood floors, a seating area, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Each room includes either a full kitchen (stovetop, oven, refrigerator, kitchenware) or a kitchenette (microwave, small fridge). Select suites offer a balcony or private porch overlooking the garden or pool area. Room and bed type are allocated upon check-in; a higher category may be available. Rooms in the main building can be affected by noise from neighbours above due to creaky wooden floors, so top-floor rooms or rooms in the Cigar House (which have balconies) are recommended for quiet. Some rooms have separate living areas with a sofa bed.

Island City House does not have a restaurant, bar, or café on the premises. At check-in, each person receives a one-time $5 voucher for Old Town Bakery, located 0.5 km away. Each room is equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette (including a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker) for self-catering. Nearby dining options within a short walk include Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market (0.5 km), Mangia Mangia (0.5 km), Pepe's Cafe (0.5 km), B.O.'s Fish Wagon (0.5 km), and Off the Hook Grill Key West (0.5 km). A grocery store (Fausto's) is about a 10-minute walk for stocking the kitchen.

The centrepiece of the property is a heated outdoor saltwater pool, open from 10 AM to 10 PM year-round. The pool has a shallow end and is surrounded by a fence; pool/beach towels are provided. The landscaped garden includes sun terrace, outdoor furniture, a koi pond, and hammocks. Bicycles are available to rent at an additional charge, making island exploration easy. No spa or gym is on site. The nearest public beach is 6 blocks away, with Fort Zachary Taylor's beach about 18 blocks (a 25-minute walk).

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Luggage storage is offered free of charge for early arrivals or late departures. Daily housekeeping is included; a washer/dryer is available in the public area. Bicycle rental (additional charge) is a practical way to see Key West. The front desk provides concierge service, tour desk, a discount parking pass for the city garage, and a one-time $5 breakfast voucher. Private check-in/check-out is available. No lift - access to upper floors is by stairs only. One handicap-accessible room (King bed + pull-out sofa) exists in the Cigar House. The property is non-smoking inside, with a designated smoking area in the garden. Accepted payment methods: American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard.