Authors of Key West Guest House, a charming bed & breakfast near Duval Street, offers a relaxing retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Enjoy continental breakfast on the terrace, connect to free WiFi in your room, and take advantage of concierge services while appreciating the helpful staff that has impressed past guests.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Pool
Non-smoking
Main amenities (11)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
Terrace
Air conditioning
Water dispenser
Concierge services
Picnic area
Free newspapers in the lobby
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Free parking nearby
The current price is CA $255
CA $255
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Library, Ground Floor
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Wilder, 2nd Floor
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Poet, Ground Floor
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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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Kirkwood, 2nd Floor
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone
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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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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone
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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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Artist, Ground Floor
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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McCullers, Ground Floor
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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Audubon, 2nd Floor
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Southernmost Point - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Cuban Coffee Queen - 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
Authors of Key West Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Duval Street and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Also, Florida Keys Beaches and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed June-July
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free offsite parking within 98 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Pool loungers
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 22.50 per accommodation, per night
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Authors of Key West Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Authors of Key West Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Authors of Key West Guest House?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Authors of Key West Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Authors of Key West Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a picnic area.
What's the area around Authors of Key West Guest House like?
Authors of Key West Guest House is in Old Town Key West, a short 6-minute drive from Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) and 13 minutes' walk from Duval Street. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Lovely stay for our 50th Anniversary
Loved our one night stay in a cute blue room looking over the pool. It was on the second floor with lush tropical trees billowing over the terrace. Downstairs had more rooms and lots of tables with umbrellas and sitting areas. Everything was surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping. Wished we could have stayed longer. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable ever! Was pleasantly surprised they had a light breakfast in the morning with delish coffee. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again sometime and highly recommend to friends. Oh and btw the price was well affordable.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Graham
Graham, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 25, 2025
Quaint outdated & expensive.
Needs update of electric & plumbing. We had to keep opening the toilet's back cover to put hose in correct spot and lift the handle up to fill the stool. Sweet nostalgia of 60's & 70's. No plasticware to eat continental breakfast. 7 block walk to Duval bus ride. No coffee availability after breakfast which was served from 8-10. We loved the plantings. No pool. Warm, not hot, spa. No pool. I guess the property was hit hard by past hurricane. Upstairs rooms are reached by outdoor wooden outdoor stairs. Not handicap friendly. Staff took our suitcases up. We had to bring them back down the stairs ourselves.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Cozy, Close, for a Great Price
It is a very charming place and reminded me of Europe. It has a friendly atmosphere and the place can be described as cosy and comfortable. And located in old town Key West Highly close to everything . Highly recommended.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2025
Needs soundproofing.
We stayed in the “Library.” The room was clean and spacious. However, it never is truly dark because of shutter blinds and no curtains. When the outside motion light came on due to a pedestrian, it woke us up. Even worse was the lack of soundproofing. I could hear someone open a can of soda in the room next to us. We could hear every single car. And worst of all, the rooster that crowed from 2:30-5:30 and beyond each day sounded like it was right outside the window. Something needs to be changed about the soundproofing of the rooms to make them better. Lastly, there was no silverware in the room and with the office being closed early in the evening, that was super inconvenient. If we ever return to Key West, we’d stay somewhere else.
Kari
Kari, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Arlene
Arlene, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Lovely place.
Lovely place! The outdoor hot tub was really nice. Our poets room was very spacious and clean.
The coffee and purified water are excellent.
All three of us found the breakfast a bit underwhelming for a guest house. No hot food like sausage or bacon was available.
The breakfast bagels and pastry were pretty good though wrapped in plastic.
There were several choices of cereal in plastic containers, yogurt, cheese sticks and hard boiled eggs.
Staff was very nice.
Plenty of street parking.
I would stay here again.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 15, 2025
Authors of Key West Guest House Feb 2025
Our room at Authors of the Keys West Guest House was a queen bed and a bathroom. Room space was in short supply. The front office is staffed till 5pm so if you will be arriving later than 5pm make arrangements. The breakfast was excellent, including great coffee, bagels, hard boiled eggs, fruit etc. Parking is limited to 2 on-site spaces.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Zi
Zi, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
Key West Poets Guesthouse
We loved our spacious, clean suite (Poet). The beds were very comfortable. The manager, Alex, was very accommodating and friendly. He provided me with a coffee maker and pods so that i can make coffee in the room. We thought the room could use more focused lighting, such as in the dining area and sofa area. The floors seemed very clean, but our feet would get dirty quickly. However, were were in a quiet area away from Duval Street and the noise. The breakfast was satisfying; i especially appreciated the hot oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs.
Theodore
Theodore, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Felicia
Felicia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Super clean place to stay!!
It was lovely and super clean!! Thank you!
Deanna
Deanna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2025
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2025
Breakfast was amazing but wasnt ready at the posted (8am) time. It seems more on 'island time'
Audra
Audra, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
BARBARA
BARBARA, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Motion detectors to bring on outside lights for safety
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
We booked for the location, which was walkable to the old-town area of Key West. The room/suite itself was pretty dated and the shower was tiny, but everything worked. The "pool" was very small and seemed to actually be a hot tub. The complimentary breakfast was helpful, and the desk staff was nice.
Ellen
Ellen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Giovani
Giovani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Ke
Ke, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Sarat Chandra
Sarat Chandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Very nice guest house tucked in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed walking to everywhere we wanted to go. Our room was very small but it was fine for 2 nights. Bed was comfortable and breakfast was a nice bonus.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Great location. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was simple but delicious.