A dream vacation destination, Key West in Florida offers a heady mix of enthralling beaches, exciting water sports, and buzzing nightlife. Its ample natural beauty and laid back vibe make it an ideal place to rejuvenate. Lounging in its pristine beaches, exploring the range of water sports, and enjoying nightlife are popular activities. An unmissable experience is watching the sunset from Mallory Square and soaking in the festive spirit. Must-see historical landmarks include Ernest Hemingway’s House and Little White House. Key West has much more to offer, and if you are wondering where to stay on a budget in Key West, Florida, then look no further! Read on for a curated list of best vacation rental options!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Cosy, bright guest house close to landmarks (from USD 97)
Offering a warm and cheery ambience, this house is a charming option that can sleep up to four guests. The house features two bedrooms and its open-plan layout includes a well-furnished living room and dining space. You can relax in the small front porch and enjoy the Key West weather. Restaurants, bars and stores are all within easy walking distance. Please note that this rental has a booking requirement of minimum 28 nights or longer.
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we like the privacy of a cottage along with a full kitchenHost:
the staff was helpful and the whole experience was exceptionalRead more reviewsLocation:
most of all though it was close to everything exciting on key westif you're flying in and have no rental car it is a wonderful location
2. Stylish studio apartment in New Town (from USD 377)
Elegantly furnished and with sophisticated decor, this studio apartment located in the New Town section can sleep up to four guests. The suite includes a bedroom, a living room with a pull-out sofa and a full kitchen. There’s a private deck attached to the unit where guests can relax. Guests also have access to the pool which is shared with the property owners. The house is around 2 mi (3.2 km) from Duval Street.
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the furnishings our upscale and the queen bed is so comfortablelittle extras like breakfast bars coffee water and creamer were greatly appreciatedthe pool area was so nice to sit an relax in completely private from neighborsCleanliness:
quiet neighborhood clean and private accommodationsapartment was clean very nicely decorated and had everything we could have neededHost:
the owner is so nice and an exceptional hostpj is extremely responsive and the host (larry) was available to answer any questionsbeautiful accommodations with the added bonus of a kind and attentive host—why would we go anywhere elselarry was an amazing host—full of local recommendations and committed to making our stay comfortable and relaxinglarry’s place is a hidden gem he was the best host and pj was so responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal
3. Studio apartment in Old Town neighbourhood (from USD 135)
Offering a chic coastal vibe this well-planned studio suite can sleep up to two guests. Though located within the main house the suite comes with a private entrance that opens into a front porch which is available for the guests’ exclusive use. The suite itself features a double bed, a small kitchenette fitted up with essentials like microwave along with an updated bathroom with walk-in shower. The suite is a short distance from Duval Street and the Harbor.
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plenty of space and nice little kitchen areasophisticated design beautiful location spacious bathroom wonderful view from terraceCleanliness:
apartment very clean and very well locatedHost:
julie was very communicative as well accommodatingjulie was very responsive and was there when i needed any helpvery friendly and pleasant peoplei definitely recommend it for your vacation thank you for hosting us)Read more reviewsLocation:
this location is perfect you can literally walk to anywhere from the beach to downtowneasy walk to duval street and beachhad a great experience at julie's place already making plans to return in the very near futureher place is great
4. Spacious apartment with pool access (from USD 205)
Located on the second floor or a large condo building, this apartment comes with two bedrooms and can sleep up to six guests. Furnished in modern style, the apartment offers several facilities such as a roomy living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a wrap-around deck that overlooks the surrounding garden and a pool. Guests have shared access to the pool. The house is located in a quiet residential area within Old Town, a 15-minute walk to Duval Street.
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marlene’s place is a great find in the meadows area of key westwell designed nice pool nice people walkable to everything
5. No-frills studio apartment for two (from USD 129)
Located in Bahama Village, this studio apartment can accommodate up to two guests. The facilities available for use include a compact kitchen with basics, a bathroom and access to a communal pool. The apartment is within easy reach of Duval Street (two blocks away). This is a perfect getaway for couples or solo travellers.
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and the bathroom is a joke the sink is the size of a powder room sinkour studio room was the perfect rental for our 8 day staythe room was perfect for two peoplethe location was perfect had all the ammenities you could need and the air conditioner worked wellthe pool is very nice and was perfect temperature for being cooler outCleanliness:
it was clean and well put togetherclean quiet room the pool was a great place to recoverit was clean and within walking distance of everythingHost:
the owner responded quickly before & during our stay with helpful local information such as bike rentalRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and everything you need to get bywalking distance to everything in key west relaxing pool quite neighborhoodthe rental was located close to all attractions we wanted to visitwe would love to stay here again it was close to everythingthe location was perfect the room was just as described
6. Tastefully decorated residence for long stays (from USD 119)
Suitable for long stays, this rental option is a large house in a residential neighbourhood just two blocks away from Duval Street. The two-bedroom house can sleep up to four guests, and features a living room, a full kitchen and a front porch perfect for relaxing. With simple and elegant furnishings done up in traditional style, the house has an appealing character. Please note that the rental period needs to be at least a month, though the actual stay can be shorter.
7. Compact studio unit near Duval Street
The studio is located on the first floor of a huge house in a residential area and offers a double bed, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom. Guests have shared access to the pool on grounds, common living space, and seating area adjoining the pool and the front porch. The room is furnished in bright colours with simple elegance and features all essential amenities. The location of the unit is its biggest advantage - several of Key West’s landmarks are within easy reach including Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Mallory Square and Duval Street.
Key West, Florida, United States
139 meters (455.1 ft) from The Hemingway Home and MuseumTop guest reviews
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we got incredible sleep the bed was really comfortable and ac was nice and coolthe a/c unit kept us nice and cold considering it was very hot outsideit's clean and the air conditioner works finehowever the bed is super comfortable there is a fridge a small stove a tv and a sinkthe space is quite small but the bed was very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was very cleanit was a clean roomlinens and towels were clean and bed was very comfortablespace was quite small but cleanvery comfy clean and coolHost:
the host provided great information about the facilityour host provided wonderful little amenities within the unit and it was very cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great and everything was walking distancethe location is great it‘s very close to everytinglocation was nice and quieteverything is very close just take a nice walkthis was such a cute little place
8. Luxe sailboat experience
If you have ever wondered about living aboard a sailboat, then this option is for you! Offering a unique experience, here you will have use of a 32-foot (9.7 m) sailboat docked on the marina, just off a boutique hotel. The boat offers one bedroom but can accommodate up to four guests. There are a host of amenities available inside the boat including a double bed, berth beds, a small kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The boat also offers a full bathroom. The guests additionally have access to the hotel’s amenities such as pools, restaurants, free kayaks and free shuttle to town.
Key West, Florida, United States
6.46 km (4.1 mi) from The Hemingway Home and MuseumSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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the pools and the marina are very prettythe hot water to wash up in was pleasant and the air conditioning worked wellthe boat is real cute and cozy with all amenities that you needthere was ample space for the 4 of us and we were all comfortablethe sleeping arrangements are tight (hey it's a sailboat ) but comfortableCleanliness:
excellent boat and very cleanand it’s sparkling cleanthe boat was clean had all the advertised amenitiesit was very clean and was ready before our arrivalit had everything we needed it was clean and the marina was amazingHost:
james is a wonderful hostjames is a great hostjames was a great hostjames is an excellent hosthost was easy to communicate with meRead more reviewsLocation:
very interesting place to staythe location is excellent quiet and calmthe location is excellent quiet and calmgreat stay in key west perfect locationgreat location close to all the action in key west and it was fun to stay on a boat
Enjoy Key West's at an affordable price
A Key West vacation is a special experience indeed. Its scenic beauty, tropical climate and welcoming ambience are sure to charm you. Consider taking walking tours of the Old Town to enjoy its appeal and appreciate its history. These affordable rentals are the perfect choice for those travelling on a budget.
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