Experience true tropical Key West living as the locals do in this spacious mid-century private garden oasis home with large swimming pool and poolside entertainment cabana. Located just one block from the beach, Private Pool Garden Villa vacation rental is at once exotic and comfortable. The colorful interior walls with French doors and windows throughout the house become picture frames anchoring the lush tropical garden that surrounds the property.

Authentic tropical style is what this corner lot property offers. A variety of lush foliage peaks over the high lattice topped fence. Bright red blooming bougainvillea vines drape the trellis entrance and then a bricked pathway inside the gate winds its way through the garden and leads to the front door. A variety of mature palm trees provide a rich calm feeling. Beautiful landscape lighting creates an enchanted feeling at night.

Inside the Private Pool Garden home, the spacious open living room/kitchen floor plan, is made to feel even larger with expansive vaulted ceilings and brightly colored walls. An extensive renovation of this mid-century ranch style house was completed in the 1970`s to create the beautiful pool, cabana, lush garden, and spacious open living room kitchen floor plan. Now considered `vintage modern` the authentic 70`s design is complete with a white painted brick fire place. French doors open to the focal point of this unique home that is most definitely the large salt water swimming pool, complete with poolside cabana and extensive garden.

The floor plan of this home is traditional with all three bedrooms located off the hall that leads from the main living area. This home provides two master bedrooms - one bedroom with a king size bed, one with a queen size bed, both have en-suite bathroom. A unique added feature is a bricked courtyard outside the blue master bedroom and little intriguing garden space for relaxation. The other Master, paneled in classic Dade County Pine, features a solarium which practically brings the outdoors inside.

The third (spare) bedroom, also off the hall, is cozy and has a tropical forest view of the garden. Bedding is a trundle bed that offers one or two twins. The half bath (i.e. sink and toilet) are directly across the hall from the third bedroom.

Bedding Summary:

1 king size bed, 1 Queen size bed, and a trundle bed (2 twins).

Special Features: Very large salt water swimming pool (a Key West rarity,) and fun outdoor cabana entertaining area; Close to the beach.

Amenities: Large swimming pool (heat optional) with large garden, fenced yard, full kitchen, A/C, W/D, color cable TV, BBQ grill, C/D player and stereo. Linens and towels provided, easy neighborhood parking next to house. Pets allowed, restrictions apply.

Area: The property is very unique for a Key West weekly rental in that it is located in a quiet residential area away from most vacation rentals that are licensed to rent weekly. Situated on corner lot, there are neighbors only on one side. There is plenty of room to lounge at the pool in the large garden area.Located on the south side of the island in the beachside neighborhood, the houses on this street are less than a five minute walk to Higgs Memorial Beach. It`s not unusual to see folks walking or biking to the beach in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. Enjoy the paved biking and walking path stretches along the beaches, beach volleyball, tennis, pickleball and bocce. Famous laid back Salute Restaurant on the Beach has great food and a full bar. The Civil war fort, West Martello Tower is the home of the Key West Garden Club, a gorgeous place to visit, and a beautiful place to stage a beach wedding.

Activities: Beach, shopping, restaurants, museums, sailing, boating, snorkeling, diving, theatre, night life, family activities. Close access to Old Town.

Restrictions: The property will not tolerate smoking inside. The property is located in a residential neighborhood and is definitely not suitable for staging loud parties. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian.

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