House in Key West, FL
22 guests · 11 bedrooms · 11 baths
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About this house rental
The Grand Estate is comprised of the Mansion and the Villa offering 11 bedrooms and baths. It is ideal for family gatherings or intimate corporate getaways. It is steps away from Duval ST, the seaport and everything old town has to offer.
The 1840's Mansion is a lovingly restored and renovated 3 story Victorian home with 7 bedrooms and bathrooms. Interior painting and some additional redecorating projects were recently completed and new furnishing were added.
Upon entering, notice the beautiful, 12’ high original ceilings. There is a front living room, a family game room, dining room, and a kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances. There are also 2 bedrooms and baths on the first floor.
The New Orleans themed bedroom has a four poster queen bed. The bathroom is ensuite and has a tub/ shower combo with a dramatic high tiled archway above. The original solarium is home to a unique bedroom with Cuban tile floors and an ample king bed. The bathroom is nearby and has a tiled walk-in shower.
The banister from the 1890’s and beautiful chandelier guide you up the staircase to the 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. The front bedroom has a queen bed and French doors leading to the balcony that spans the width of the house and offers a view of the historic streetscape below. The ensuite bathroom is finished in tile and has a walk-in shower. The west bedroom offers a pencil-style four poster queen bed. The room has original Dade County Pine wood planked floors and large windows. The bathroom is ensuite with a tiled walk-in shower. The east bedroom contains a king bed and features island style wicker furnishings. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower. The back bedroom has a modern aesthetic with a king bed and two sets of French doors leading to the balcony overlooking the outdoor living space and pool. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a tiled walk-in shower.
The third floor offers a unique, private, split-level suite with its own media area, small kitchen, bedroom with a king bed, and a full bathroom. The suite has beautiful hardwood floors and offers a private balcony with a view of the pool area. The bathroom’s two skylights are a unique feature bringing in the natural light and one is actually above the walk-in tiled shower. A bonus privacy and safety feature of this house is an exterior back staircase to the second and third floors.
Between the Mansion and the Villa lies a large sun deck and the first of 2 pools. This area is perfect for lounging, grilling and poolside dining. The pool may be heated in the cooler months and delightfully refreshing during the rest of the year.
The Villa is located at the rear corner of the pool area. Those staying here may also park and enter and exit through the villa's front entrance. The Villa’s soothing color palate welcomes you with warm sand tones and relaxing hues of blue. The design is a balance of modern furnishings with some leather and wood. The beautiful travertine marble floors are laid throughout the house. The open concept living, dining and cooking offers a kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, granite counter tops, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures.
All of the bedrooms are ensuite; 3 have king beds and 1 has 2 twins which can be made into a king. The bathrooms in the king rooms have walk-in, tiled showers and the bedroom with the twins offers a bathtub with in-tub tiled shower.
The L shaped pool with jacuzzi jets curves around to a covered deck with a long granite bar-top with seating which also provides the perfect place for arranging a poolside buffet.
Mansion Bedding
1st Floor - 1 King, 1 Queen
2nd Floor- 2 King, 2 Queen
3rd Floor – 1 King
Villa Bedding
2 King, 1 CA King, 2 Twin beds (which can be made into a King)
Parking: Three off-street parking spaces; 2 at the mansion and 1 at the villa.
There may be times when scheduling allows for the rental of the Mansion or the Villa individually. The gate between the properties is closed and locked making each home separate and private.
The 1840's Mansion is a lovingly restored and renovated 3 story Victorian home with 7 bedrooms and bathrooms. Interior painting and some additional redecorating projects were recently completed and new furnishing were added.
Upon entering, notice the beautiful, 12’ high original ceilings. There is a front living room, a family game room, dining room, and a kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances. There are also 2 bedrooms and baths on the first floor.
The New Orleans themed bedroom has a four poster queen bed. The bathroom is ensuite and has a tub/ shower combo with a dramatic high tiled archway above. The original solarium is home to a unique bedroom with Cuban tile floors and an ample king bed. The bathroom is nearby and has a tiled walk-in shower.
The banister from the 1890’s and beautiful chandelier guide you up the staircase to the 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on the 2nd floor. The front bedroom has a queen bed and French doors leading to the balcony that spans the width of the house and offers a view of the historic streetscape below. The ensuite bathroom is finished in tile and has a walk-in shower. The west bedroom offers a pencil-style four poster queen bed. The room has original Dade County Pine wood planked floors and large windows. The bathroom is ensuite with a tiled walk-in shower. The east bedroom contains a king bed and features island style wicker furnishings. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower. The back bedroom has a modern aesthetic with a king bed and two sets of French doors leading to the balcony overlooking the outdoor living space and pool. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a tiled walk-in shower.
The third floor offers a unique, private, split-level suite with its own media area, small kitchen, bedroom with a king bed, and a full bathroom. The suite has beautiful hardwood floors and offers a private balcony with a view of the pool area. The bathroom’s two skylights are a unique feature bringing in the natural light and one is actually above the walk-in tiled shower. A bonus privacy and safety feature of this house is an exterior back staircase to the second and third floors.
Between the Mansion and the Villa lies a large sun deck and the first of 2 pools. This area is perfect for lounging, grilling and poolside dining. The pool may be heated in the cooler months and delightfully refreshing during the rest of the year.
The Villa is located at the rear corner of the pool area. Those staying here may also park and enter and exit through the villa's front entrance. The Villa’s soothing color palate welcomes you with warm sand tones and relaxing hues of blue. The design is a balance of modern furnishings with some leather and wood. The beautiful travertine marble floors are laid throughout the house. The open concept living, dining and cooking offers a kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, granite counter tops, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures.
All of the bedrooms are ensuite; 3 have king beds and 1 has 2 twins which can be made into a king. The bathrooms in the king rooms have walk-in, tiled showers and the bedroom with the twins offers a bathtub with in-tub tiled shower.
The L shaped pool with jacuzzi jets curves around to a covered deck with a long granite bar-top with seating which also provides the perfect place for arranging a poolside buffet.
Mansion Bedding
1st Floor - 1 King, 1 Queen
2nd Floor- 2 King, 2 Queen
3rd Floor – 1 King
Villa Bedding
2 King, 1 CA King, 2 Twin beds (which can be made into a King)
Parking: Three off-street parking spaces; 2 at the mansion and 1 at the villa.
There may be times when scheduling allows for the rental of the Mansion or the Villa individually. The gate between the properties is closed and locked making each home separate and private.
Amenities at WATSON HOUSE GRAND ESTATE on Simonton St
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Key West, FL
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·sie 2025
Great property, very convenient to a lot of stores, restaurants, nightlife, etc. Would definitely go back.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·sie 2024
Had a nice stay, but would like to recommend for future renters:
- Mop all floors; we left shoes outside, but feet were very dirty shortly after walking around.
- Lots of knives, but none were sharp.
- Any chance an outdoor shower could be put in one of the spaces where there were 3 each (?) of washers/dryers?
- Need more dish towels as well as glassware, silverware and plates; the house is supposed to hold 22 people, but there were barely enough of those for our 16 guests.
- Third floor door was broken when we arrived; couldn’t close it.
- A fridge with an ice maker or a separate ice machine would be great.
- Need manual on how to get dishwasher started; very difficult to operate. Also couldn’t read the temps on the stove very well.
- There are many loose boards around the pool deck that made it hazardous to walk around the pools.
We’ve rented through VRBO many times, and I don’t usually give negative reviews; but I feel the owner/Rent Key West need to know any issues for future renters.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·cze 2024
This property worked very well for our large group of 20. We loved the fact that the rooms had their own bathrooms. The younger crowd had a great time in the villa. We all enjoyed the pool and grill area. One of the best things was the location. We did rent golf carts but we could easily walk many place too. We had a great trip and were a sad to leave. Thanks
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·kwi 2024
This house was perfect for our group. We had all ages and the houses ability to sleep a group of 22 was fantastic. Beds were extremely comfortable and bathrooms were very nice. The house looks exactly as pictured—it is high end! But the location was by far the best: walking distance to nearly everything. We rarely used our cars other than to go to Hog Fish and instead relied on golf carts and bikes to go to the beach and Upper Duval. The only thing to keep in mind is that the kitchen is small by normal standards so you won’t want to make more than a quick breakfast or snacks at home. The grill is pretty small as well. However, given its location, you don’t need to cook anything! Overall great experience and vacation was had by all.
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(5 Ratings)
"Great property, very convenient to a lot of stores, restaurants, nightlife, etc. Would definitely go back."
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