Apartment in Key West, FL
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
Welcome to Julia Whitehead Guest Suites! Built in the 1890s on the site of what had been a small provisions and butcher shop, this charming building has a rich and captivating history. In the 1930s, while Hemingway lived a few houses down, it was home to a popular Cuban bodega. From the 1980s through the turn of this century, potter Charles Pearson created ceramic masterpieces which are still collected today. If you keep a watchful eye, you will find some of his ceramic fish adorning buildings and homes in the neighborhood still.
Its current guardians have spent nearly a decade painstakingly bringing the building back to life, with three one-bedroom apartments, and hosting Dog Tired Studio gallery up front as the proud face of the building. Julia Whitehead, the patron mermaid of the building, has been keeping an eye over this landmark since she first surfaced here in the 1800s, and she invites you to come and live like a local, just steps from Duval St., in the shadow of the lighthouse.
Here, at charming Coral Cove, you'll find an updated, modern space with colorful, beachy decor. The full kitchen makes it easy to whip up meals or snacks, and you can dine alfresco at the bistro table on your enclosed patio. Spend the day snorkeling at Dry Tortugas National Park, then let the AC splits in each room cool you down. Watch a bit of TV or use the free WiFi to scroll social media, then call it a night in the serene bedroom, with sweet dreams of mermaids and swaying palms in store.
Things to Know
This home is managed by Seven Keys Vacations by Casago.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by the good neighborpolicy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
A booklet inside the apartment features the full story of Julia Whitehead Guest Suites.
• State/province: DBPR | #DWE5404027
• City/town: Key West Medallion | #LIC2018-000316
• County: Monroe County BTR | #25230-136069
• City/town: Key West BTR | #LIC2018-000313
Its current guardians have spent nearly a decade painstakingly bringing the building back to life, with three one-bedroom apartments, and hosting Dog Tired Studio gallery up front as the proud face of the building. Julia Whitehead, the patron mermaid of the building, has been keeping an eye over this landmark since she first surfaced here in the 1800s, and she invites you to come and live like a local, just steps from Duval St., in the shadow of the lighthouse.
Here, at charming Coral Cove, you'll find an updated, modern space with colorful, beachy decor. The full kitchen makes it easy to whip up meals or snacks, and you can dine alfresco at the bistro table on your enclosed patio. Spend the day snorkeling at Dry Tortugas National Park, then let the AC splits in each room cool you down. Watch a bit of TV or use the free WiFi to scroll social media, then call it a night in the serene bedroom, with sweet dreams of mermaids and swaying palms in store.
Things to Know
This home is managed by Seven Keys Vacations by Casago.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by the good neighborpolicy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
A booklet inside the apartment features the full story of Julia Whitehead Guest Suites.
• State/province: DBPR | #DWE5404027
• City/town: Key West Medallion | #LIC2018-000316
• County: Monroe County BTR | #25230-136069
• City/town: Key West BTR | #LIC2018-000313
Amenities at Charming, updated home near Duval St. with enclosed patio & walkable location
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Key West, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Best VRBO art and shower experience! We did not receive gate code which is different than door but once we got in it was a fantastic place.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Solid location
8 / 10Excellent·May 2025
Confusion after arrival - got there a few hours early but said we couldn’t check in yet. Came back later, an hour before check-in and still was told couldn’t check-in even though we went to property and looked like no activity. Office manager walked with us to place but couldn’t get in using our given code or one he said was an override. Finally maintenance manager came and said wrong code was given and we finally got in with new code he gave us - 30 minutes after check-in time. After this frustrating check-in, everything else with the stay was great.
6 / 10Average·Mar 2025
This is a very cute unit in a great location. However, a couple of things you should be aware of. 1. The noise from the street and upstairs neighbors was very noticeable. 2. The lack of an assigned parking spot was a problem. It was so hard to find a spot we just didn’t drive the entire time we were there. 3. Even though this is listed as a one bedroom, the door to that bedroom is glass with no curtains. So there isn’t any privacy. Again, we enjoyed the unit, you just just be aware of these items if you intend to book as well.
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(27 Ratings)
"Best VRBO art and shower experience! We did not receive gate code which is different than door but once we got in it was a fantastic place. "
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