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Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Duval Street

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Sundeck
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby
Lobby
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom

Library, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Wilder, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Poet, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Kirkwood, 2nd Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living room

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Artist, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

McCullers, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Audubon, 2nd Floor

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Audubon, 2nd Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Raw Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

Bed & breakfast near Duval Street
Located close to Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, Authors of Key West Guest House provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from June to July
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Authors of Key West Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Authors of Key West Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Authors of Key West Guest House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authors of Key West Guest House located?

Located in Old Town Key West, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriyella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem in Key West… great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and quiet, staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and super friendly hosts! I highly recommend this guest house!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Un-Yung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! I would love to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaunn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good location to bike most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fatima miya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Nice breakfast and plenty of free parking in the street Can have more lighting in the room, gets a little dark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the nights👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to the Keys. Love the quaintness. I would stay here again and recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I’m definitely returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a girls’ weekend! Great location! We could walk or take short Uber rides everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place in an emergency at the right price we stayed in the artist room it was quiet clean 2 things that could of been better but not a deal breaker first the toliet paper was to close to the toilet so you had to sit at an angle and 2nd the shower was to small and needed a hose on the shower head
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, clean and quiet. Staff was very attentive, pleasant. Breakfast was perfect and just enough. Not a far walk to Duval street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Amenities
Really nice property. Comfortable bedding and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very private, clean & comfy. Near restaurants, grocery, bus stops to Duval St etc. Staff very friendly & efficient. Next to street, but traffic qieted down at bedtime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed how accommodating the staff was. If I'm able to come back to Key West, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The room was so nice and the staff is friendly. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful Lived the room and location The staff was friendly and very nice 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was an ok stay and met our needs. Check in was easy and well organised. Limited breakfast buffet and as it was raining and we were using the sofa bed, we had nowhere to sit and eat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAE HYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, including the friendly staff, service, and location of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025