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Villa Déjà vu Key West

Villa Déjà vu Key West

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Overview of Villa Déjà vu Key West

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Key West, FL
  • Popular LocationDuval Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationErnest Hemingway Home and Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthernmost Point6 min walk
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Déjà vu Key West

You know that incredible experience of Déjà vu? When you enter someplace for the very first time, and instantly you get that sense that you’ve been there before? When I first visited this vacation rental house, it happened to me. My mind sparked, the place seemed wonderfully familiar, and I felt an instant kinship with the surroundings.

As I toured the house and the grounds of the property, I quickly realized that my brain was just catching up to my fondest memories of favorite beach vacations in other parts of the Caribbean. The creative blend of tropical color and playfully elegant style reminded me of a favorite vacation villa in St. Barth’s and an endearing beach house in The Bahamas. A carefree beachiness permeates every room of this two-story wooden house and it had taken me right back to bliss. After that moment of recall it was then pronounced the Villa Déjà vu Key West.

Ideally located, this property is set at the end of a quiet historic ‘dead end’ lane, just off the more elegant area of Upper Duval Street, in Old Town. Each house on the little lane is completely unique, mostly ‘build-as-you-go’ creations of skilled ship builders and carpenters in the 1940’s. This historic wooden house, originally built in 1943 has an uncharacteristically unornamented front entrance for Key West, and is set right up to the edge of the lane. But don’t let this illusion of simplicity fool you. Most of the outdoor space is reserved for the very spacious private backyard, which today has been turned into a showcase tropical pool garden.

The entire property was recently given a complete renovation and new interior design to bring it to vacation rental standards. But in keeping with Key West historic guidelines, the footprint and façade of the house remain in tact. The layout of the Villa Déjà vu Key West vacation rental is ideal for family groups or groups of friends. The floor plan provides 2 spacious separate floors which are adjoined with a covered indoor/outdoor staircase, with a large indoor living room, and pool garden with large deck for all to gather. The 2nd floor is set so it almost feels like two houses in one.

Interior Layout: Since the unique layout of this property is anything but straight-forward, the best way to understand it is to do a virtual walk-through. What better place to begin our tour, than the front entrance.

The front door takes you directly into an outdoor tropical style entrance hall, where you find the usual expected accoutrements of a chair and mirror for last minute fussing. (Immediately to your right, is door that leads to the master bedroom, but let’s leave that late for later when we look at that bedroom room.)

From the entrance way a door takes you into the downstairs hallway. When I first stepped into the hall, I was awestruck by the floor-to-ceiling mural depicting a Key West lane, painted by locally famous artist Rick Worth. The next thing you’ll notice is the artistic wide-planked wood floor that was distressed and painted a wonderful Caribbean blue that leads to straight ahead to the large, and very island-stylish, galley kitchen.

Kitchen: The fully equipped L-Shaped kitchen spans nearly the length of the house, and makes a bend toward the left at the end creating even more counter space. Lots of artistic touches make this a fun room to be in. I love the counter-height cottage style table and yellow art mural of a vintage Cuban menu board. A bank of sash windows is set above the counters at the back to bring in plenty of sunlight.

Bedroom / Bathroom One: With your back to the front entrance, looking toward the kitchen, the first door on your left is bedroom one. Here you’ll find a king size bed with artistic handcrafted furnishings including wooden bed platform bed, lime-green headboard, and unique round bamboo end tables. Original distressed wide-planked floors are left a natural color in this room.

The bathroom for this bedroom is just out the door, a few steps past the cottage-style kitchen table to your left. The bathroom is decorated with Caribbean island theme art and offers a full shower, and was recently refitted with an apron front sink and dark-wood vanity.

Living Room: The sunken’ living room is on the opposite of the hallway from the first bedroom and bathroom. Spacious, artful and colorful all the way, there are too many special touches to mention. Bright and cushy canvas furnishings set against the wide-planked wooden floors and a reclaimed wooden Key West Navy trunk create relaxed island feel. A large white handcrafted ‘picnic-style’ dining table, lit with a pretty chandelier, is placed overlooking the pool garden. A large wide screen TV is hung on the wall towards the kitchen in case you need it. A vintage ‘Discovery Undersea Tours’ sign is featured as a show piece on the opposite wall from the TV.

Master Bedroom Suite: The master bedroom suite includes a sitting room / office, bedroom, and en-suite bathroom. The sitting room adjoins the left side of the living room, as you face the kitchen. In the photograph, you see the wicker chaise painted a coral color, and the corner of the writing desk painted a white patina.

Straight ahead, is the master bedroom with a king size bed using similar artistic handcrafted furnishings as bedroom one, including a wooden platform bed. This time the artsy headboard is made with reclaimed shutters that are painted white patina along with the end tables. An added feature is the doorway that leads to the entrance hall, and the stairs that lead to the 2nd floor. Wood floors are left a natural color in the entire suite, except for the bathroom which has earth-tone tile. The master bathroom, which adjoins the sitting room, is shown with the antique wall mirror adorned with a starfish.

Second Floor Bedrooms and Bathroom: A hidden switch-back staircase off the downstairs entrance way, leads up to the 2nd floor bedrooms via a private entrance. A covered sitting porch, with classic Key West gingerbread railings, spans nearly the entire width of the 2nd floor of the house. Nestled behind mature tropical trees, the porch provides an exotic outdoor space with a private down look view of the lane below.

Step inside to a beautiful tropical 2nd floor suite with dark hard wood floors. Painted in white, and styled in soft colors, the 3rd bedroom is furnished with a queen sized platform bed, and wicker writing desk. A European size refrigerator and microwave are conveniently placed toward the back of the room.

The 4th bedroom, which also provides a queen size bed, is located behind a white louvered wall at the back corner of the 2nd floor. White wicker and white patina framed mirrors in this bedroom make a striking contrast with the dark wood floors. The full bathroom for the 2nd floor carries the tropical white wicker on white theme. It provides a vanity with marble top, tiled floor, and a shower.

Pool Garden Grounds: The spacious private back yard with swimming pool, sun deck, and lush landscaping is focal point of Villa Déjà vu Key West. Access this space through a double set of French doors topped with wide transom windows, just off the living room. A large blue awning covers the deck and is set as an outdoor living room with nice wood furnishings. A playful sign over the couch sets the tone, “Welcome To The Beach.” Even though you’re not right on the beach, South Beach is just a few short streets up Duval Street, but with this kind of privacy you just might end spending most of your time right here. A combination of high fencing lined with an impressive variety of tall mature palm trees surround the decked courtyard and make a private backdrop for the nice size swimming pool with trickling waterfall.

Laundry: There is a laundry closet with a washer / dryer on the pool deck, on the back wall of the house near the kitchen.

The general design of this property lends itself perfectly to small gatherings of families and friends and should be considered an ideal spot for a gathering of family or friends.

Bedding Summary:

Bedroom #1 – 1st floor – 1 king size bed
Bedroom #2 – 1st floor – Master suite – 1 king size bed.
Bedroom #3 – 2nd floor – 1 queen size bed – Bedroom #4 - 2nd floor – 1 queen size bed

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Key West (VHKW)
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Languages

Czech, English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CANCELLATION POLICY: For cancellations made 90 days or more prior to arrival date, the guest is entitled to a full refund less a $375.00 fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key West

This villa is located in Key West Historic District, a neighbourhood in Key West, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Beach and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and MLK Community Pool & Community Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk
  • South Beach - 5 min walk
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min walk
  • Southernmost Point - 6 min walk
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southernmost Point Bar In the USA - 5 min walk
  • Better Than Sex - 4 min walk
  • Southernmost Beach Café - 5 min walk
  • Banana Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Seaside Cafe at the Mansion - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Déjà vu Key West pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Déjà vu Key West?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Déjà vu Key West?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Déjà vu Key West located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this villa is steps away from City Zoo Gallery and Duval Street. South Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hide a way...
Beautiful place in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
20th Wedding Anniversary
We all had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tod and Carrie K., Littleton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Heaven in Key West
The property was well equipped and had a great layout. Two bedrooms upstairs, accessible from outdoor stairs, and two bedrooms in the main part of the house. Outdoor area was plenty large with a wonderfully warm pool and plenty of sun and shade throughout the day. Location was great as it was near Duval but down a quiet ally. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy B., Denver, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Location in Key West
This property is extremely convenient to everything that we wanted to do in Key West. The home itself is clean, and the floorplan is quirky which is fine for a vacation property. You enter the front door and then there is an enclosed exterior foyer area with steps leading to the two bedrooms upstairs which have an exterior key lock and then there is another locked door with access to the main house and two more bedrooms. The two upstairs bedrooms are cooler as they have their own HVAC units. The downstairs bedrooms were hot as one room has it's own unit, but it blows out into the kitchen and the primary bedroom has vents that are partially partially blocked by a wall six inches above it. I would not like this house if I was traveling with young children. Some of the bedroom walls do not go down to the floor or up to the ceiling so they are not private or quiet as you can hear everyone in the family room from the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom also does not have blinds so it was impossible to keep dark in the morning. The other secondary bedroom has a large sliding door to the exterior, with sheer curtains on it which looks into a parking lot. My daughter was uncomfortable sleeping there as she felt that people could see into the room. We had paid to have the pool heated and were notified a few days before we checked in that it was broken and would not be repaired until the end of our trip. It was very disappointing as the reason that we rented this house was due to the heated pool. We did receive a refund of our pool heating fee halfway through our trip, but as of now I have still not received a response to my request for a partial refund as the pool was too cold to use except for the day that we used it after the heater was fixed. The backyard area is lovely and we saw quite a few iguanas. The house itself has plenty of supplies such as towels and the kitchen seemed to be well stocked if you wanted to cook. The washer and dryer worked well even though you had to go outside to use them. The showers are all very small. I did wish that there was a dresser in the primary bedroom so that you could unpack. The management company sends an email stating that you should check your portal for an entry code. I checked my portal and the code was not there so I called. The person who I spoke to said that I would get the code later. I finally received it when I emailed. This is a fabulous location, and worth the fee if the pool is usable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFF R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Great stay!! Great place right off Duval, and management very attentive. 5 star ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Homes of Key West (VHKW)

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Few world destinations have such a remarkable collection of original century-old Victorian and Caribbean architecture as Old Town Key West. Our company' s success was founded on our belief that the remarkable island homes and neighborhoods are not only an excellent tangible investment in our community heritage and economy, they are one of Key West's most important sustainable resources, to be preserved and enjoyed for generations to come.

Our mission is to help honor the heritage and preserve the authenticity of these resources by providing specialized locally owned and operated vacation rental management services. We pride ourselves on being local members of the community that we do business in. Through our proprietary marketing and management system, we provide visitors a unique opportunity to experience island life, by actually living in a Key West house while on vacation. Through this service, we turn the vacation homes we manage into customized profit centers for property owners, by providing guests a special vacation stay.

Why they chose this property

We are a locally grown, locally based entrepreneurial business with deep roots in Key West. We are also well educated world travelers, with several international staff members who help bring a global awareness to our customer service. This means we have both the local knowledge required to get things done on a small island hundreds of miles from the nearest city, and the sophistication required to manage privately owned vacation homes that are part of a world destination that increasingly caters to the luxury traveler. Over 25 years later, we are still going strong, and believe in what we are doing.

What makes this property unique

VHKW ~ Vacation Homes of Key West is a premier locally owned and operated vacation rental management (VRM) company providing personalized service, through the use of a proprietary management and marketing system. We specialize in vacation rental property management which involves marketing, renting, and maintaining weekly and monthly vacation rentals in Key West, Florida. While other companies are moving into corporate off-the-shelf management systems that force compliance with mega corporate on-line travel and vacation rental websites, we have remained independent and flexible, based on our decades of experience. Also, by design, we do not sell real estate and we do not manage long-term rentals. This allows us to completely focus on providing detailed and outstanding vacation rental management services for privately owned Key West weekly rentals and Key West monthly rentals.

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English, Czech

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