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By the Beautiful Sea

By the Beautiful Sea

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Living room
Living room

Overview of By the Beautiful Sea

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Key West, FL
  • Popular LocationClarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmathers Beach1 min drive
  • AirportKey West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)2 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuval Street6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

By the Beautiful Sea

If you’re craving a Key West beach accommodation with a bone fide front-line view to the sea, you know they’re not easy to come by. But in this pretty vacation rental condominium, By The Beautiful Sea, you can instantly gratify this need for sensational vistas from your own vacation rental terrace right across the street from the beach. Make your first order of the day to breathe in the fresh ocean breezes with a walk along the beach and fulfill the desire to dig those toes into warm white sand . . . for after all your front yard is the Atlantic Ocean. Your ‘back yard’ view is not bad either. The entrance for this property connects with a second level walkway of the building, and offers views of beautiful tropical park-like landscaping. A short stroll from the condominium through the landscaped setting, leads to the large free form swimming pool and Jacuzzi. A major decision each day could be whether to enjoy the sun at the beach or pool side. And when it's time to go dining, shopping, or enjoying the nightlife, Old Town is close by and an easy bike ride away. Ahhhh . . . life in paradise is good.



The interior layout of this property was designed to maximize the opportunity to take in the ocean view from the living room and dining area, as well as the master bedroom. Sliding glass doors off the living room, lead to a private ocean view terrace. The kitchen adjoins the dining room through a pass through door, creating a floor plan that makes it easy for entertaining the family or a group of friends.



The layout of the bedrooms is ideal for a family or three couples. You’ll need to flip a coin for the enviable master suite that has the ocean view, plus a door that leads directly to the sea-side balcony. Furnishings are tropical elegant with a honey-colored wood-and-wicker king size bed and romantic free-standing grandfather clock to remind you that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Another nice feature of the master bedroom is a walk-in closet. Next to this closet, the master bath provides a long vanity with two sinks, tiled floor, and bath-tub with in-tub shower.



The other two bedrooms and second bathroom, are on the opposite side of the condominium, down a short hallway, just off the great-room. Immediately off the hall to the right is a bedroom with two twin beds, which can be made up as a king size bed upon request. Nicely decorated with white cottage furnishings, there is also plenty of daylight that streams in through a nice size window. Directly at the end of the hallway is the third bedroom with king size bed. Handsome honey-colored wooden furnishings fill the room in nice contrast with the coral colored walls. A window on one wall invites in the natural light.



The second full bathroom, with standing shower and glass door, is situated off the hallway, easily accessed by both the second and third bedrooms. This bathroom also conveniently houses the washer/dryer, a welcome feature for a beach house, where you can come in and drop your towels and wet bathing suits.



A notable layout feature of this property is that it's an end unit in the condominium building, making it one of the more desirable locations in the complex as you only have neighbors on one side. It is located on the first floor, but elevated second level, since the covered parking is directly below. This design provides a wonderful view of the ocean. The entrance to the unit can be reached by stairs or elevator. There is designated covered parking, and the condominium complex is gated and secured with an electronic key entrance.



Bedding Summary:

Master Bedroom 1 – King size bed
Bedroom 2 – 2 Twin Beds (can be made as a king size bed)
Bedroom 3 – King size bed
Amenities: Located in a beach condominium complex across the street from Key West Smathers’ Beach. Private balcony with front-line view to the sea. Balcony access from great-room and master suite. Resort style heated swimming pool, hot tub, separate men and women saunas and changing rooms near pool for guest use only. Tennis courts, propane BBQ grills on the grounds. Fully equipped kitchen, central A/C, Wi-Fi, cable TV and DVD, stereo, washer / dryer. Linens and towels are provided. Maid service can be scheduled.

Activities: Everything beach! Sunning, swimming, catamaran rentals, volleyball, beach food trucks. Easy walk to the White Street Pier, Salute Restaurant for dining on the beach, ocean front children's playground, historic garden club, nature preserve, much more. A bike / walking path winds along the ocean and leads you to the heart of Old Town Key West where you find restaurants, nightlife, museums, everything Key West has to offer.

Area: This area of Key West is often referred to as the beachside neighborhood due to the close proximity to the southern shore of the island. This part of the island feels like a beach town neighborhood with light ocean breezes, and it's not unusual to see folks walking or biking on the bike path in their bathing suits with towel and cooler under arm. A paved biking and walking path stretches along the southern shore dotted with parks and food and water sport concessions making it easy and interesting to stroll or bike. There is a pre-Civil War Fort along the waterfront, West Martello near Higgs Beach that now houses the Key West Garden Club.

Parking: Designated covered parking for one vehicle. One additional vehicle may park in the adjoining lot. All vehicles parked must display parking passes issued by the condominium. Scooter parking allowed. Bicycle racks near elevator. No boats, RV's, Jet ski's or trailers of any kind are allowed in the parking area.

Restrictions: No smoking. This condominium is offered as a vacation rental in a preferred beachfront condominium in Key West. Pets are not allowed. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian. No boat, trailer (bike or boat), jet ski, or RV parking. Guests must agree to abide by condominium regulations.

Property manager

Vacation Homes of Key West (VHKW)
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Czech, English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CANCELLATION POLICY: For cancellations made 60 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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 Florida Keys Beaches and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 17 min walk
  • Smathers Beach - 1 min drive
  • Duval Street - 6 min drive
  • Southernmost Point - 6 min drive
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Denny's - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Sandy's Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By the Beautiful Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By the Beautiful Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is By the Beautiful Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Key West holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Florida Keys Beaches and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park. Duval Street and Mallory Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views in Key West
We loved our stay! Property was perfect for our family trip to Key West! This property has everything you need for a great trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for us!
Easy location for on the town, for walking, for using the beach, and yet close to the airport. Great walking in the area and friendly neighbors. The kitchen had ample dishes and good space to enjoy our week. The ocean view from one bedroom, the living room, and patio was enjoyable. The washer and dryer was a welcomed amenity, too. There are large closets in the bedrooms so we didn’t feel like we were living out of suitcases. When we had an inquiry due to the property gate, the contact for the property quickly responded which was incredibly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vrbo
We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mailyn P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Place had a nice view and conveniently located across the beach. The main issue for me was the cable tv did not work. Was unable to watch anything. For the amount one pays for this rental, this should be part of the deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time. Location was across the street from Mathers beach, quite area in the evenings. It was an easy Uber to shopping, restaurants, and other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

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