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By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61388.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
    17 min walk
  • Fort East Martello Museum and Gallery
    2 min drive
  • Duval Street
    6 min drive
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    3 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Key West

When you stay at this condo in Key West, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches. .This beach condo is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Duval Street and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Southernmost Point.

What's nearby

  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Smathers Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Duval Street - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

By the Beautiful Sea - Key West Beach Front Condo - w Pool Access

If you're craving a Key West beach front accommodation with a bone fide front-line view to the sea, you know that Key West beach front rentals 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 isKey West by the sea on the the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. 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 perfect Key West by the sea experience. 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.

Activities:This propertyisKey West by the sea! 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.
There is designated parking for one (1) car at ‘By The Beautiful Sea.’ Drive in the gate and turn left. See the second parking space under the building marked #2. This is your parking space. You are also allowed 1 additional parking space anywhere in the general parking area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

VHKW - Vacation Homes of Key West

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,388.5 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Sea Ocean View Beach
Beautiful Sea Ocean View Beach Condo Key West
Beautiful Sea Ocean View Beach Condo
Beautiful Sea Ocean View Beach Key West
By the Beautiful Sea Key West
By the Beautiful Sea Private vacation home
By the Beautiful Sea Private vacation home Key West
By The Beautiful Sea ~ Ocean View At The Beach Condo
238663

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Need to fix several items in Key West
No hot water in front bathroom-shower and sink. Also, I didn’t have any instruction to look for the deadbolt key in the little black box next to the front door. I had to call the after hours rental office because I never received the door combination. The condo was spotless. It was very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Condo was perfect for our group. Right across from the beautiful beach. Just a short Uber ride to Duval st for bars and beaches. The only thing was we never received the code to the gate or the elevator, luckily we ran into the building manager and he gave us the code. Other than that, things were good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Devin L.

Friends Vacation and an Anniversary
The property overall was in a good location. About 12 minutes to Mallory square and downtown Duval street, across the street from Smathers beach and a mile down the road from excellent pier fishing. The room was on the second floor so we had a good view over the ocean as well. The only minor negatives were that maintenance had to come in a few times to look for a leak. It wasn’t affecting our unit but I am never a fan of strangers in the apartment while no one was there. That said, there were no issues and they were as quick as they could be. The sliding glass door was covered in a sheet of salt when we got there. Given the size of the cleaning fee I would have expected that to be wiped down prior to arrival. We cleaned it on Tuesday and it stayed clear through the rest of the week dramatically improving the view. There was also a loose floor tile in the kitchen due to some old water damage from the looks of it and we had a small ant problem in the kitchen that persisted even after the property was sprayed. Overall I would recommend staying here, the view was good, the location was what we wanted and the pool and hot tub were nice features.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was terrible
The property manager uses a different platform to communicate but we did not have access to it so we had NO property access information such as gate code, elevator access code and condo door code. It took over an hour to get answers and that's only because one of our party was lucky enough to be at the manager's office when they walked out the door. She was able to get the codes so we finally had what we needed. They forgot to update their answering service on access which made it even more confusing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maisie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
This was a beautiful place! The beach was a short walk across the street. The beds were comfortable and they had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access location
Beach was literally across the street. Parking a vehicle is easy, but it’s less than 5 min from the airport by car, so an easy Uber. It’s a little far from Old Town, so an Uber or rental golf cart/car or bikes would be needed to access that area easily. The pool area was nice and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Great location. Wonderful view of the beach. Very clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Vrbo
We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mailyn P.

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
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great Location!
The location was great! We did have to drive to DuVall St., but that was fine as we had a rental car. We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo in a great location
We had a wonderful stay here. The condo complex is nice and has good security. The rooms were well sized, nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was a bit under-equipped, but had the basics. The check-in process was somewhat convoluted, but we managed it. Some suggestions for the unit: *USB/AC charging blocks on nightstands. *Larger cutting board and a good knife block. *Upgraded pots and pans *More glassware. Thank you - we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great condo unit
We stayed here for 5 days and loved it! Room to spread out, kitchen with everything you need, lovely view off the deck. We had a slight issue where the dryer was not working - the management folks did everything they could to help us out, delivering fresh towels and offering to have a laundry service clean our clothes for us. Very happy with the service and professionalism. Location was great, we rented bikes and used those to get around everywhere. But it was nice to have quiet in the evening. My daughter left her cell phone behind when we checked out, and again the management folks were super helpful in assisting us with getting that back without us risking missing our flight home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca out of the cold!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Key West! We loved that this location was so close to Smathers Beach - had a great view. The traffic wasn’t as loud as people made it out to be in previous reviews. The beach did have some seaweed every morning but they cleaned it up every other day and wasn’t a problem (it smelled a bit but mostly just along Atlantic Blvd while walking/riding bike). This VRBO was clean, check in process was ok - it’s inconvenient to have to go across town to get the keys but worked ok, beds were very comfy! Our only complaint was that there wasn’t enough hand soap or toilet paper for the week - with paying the amount it is, we figured this would be included. Otherwise, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The condo was perfect sized for our group of 6, gated and secure. The kitchen has all the pans/dishes we needed and plenty of towels. Bathrooms were clean with lots of towels. Fantastic view from the deck for morning coffee! We all felt the condo for the most part was clean, however the rugs were terrible. I actually shook the dirt out of the rug in the 2 twins beds room and got a lot of sand, this bedroom could use updated flooring. There are beach chairs and pool noodles to use in the garage. The check in process of getting the keys and returning the keys is not good, I would think the owners could come up with a coded door/gate system so you don't have run down town for key pick up and return, really a hassle.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo for the family
Convenient. Right on the ocean. Easy bike ride to downtown key west.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Beautiful by the Sea
Came to Key West on one year anniversary of the passing of my husband/boys dad. Definitely a beautiful and relaxing break from our norm. Had enough room for 3 boys (13-17) and myself to each have space, yet fun together. A couple of days we just relaxed and rested. Once i figured out reservation payments, everything went smoothly. Other than some building construction above us the next to last day, was quiet. Loved being across the street from the beach and close enough to walk to where we wanted to go. Couldn't find key box at first because it was on the side of the office building . I didn't notice if there was a sign. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter holiday
Location across from beach great view from balcony. Pool ,hot tub , tennis courts all available and in great condition , condo comfortable and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Phyllis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
It was a nice place, close to the beach, but drawback was you had to take lots of Uber’s to town. If you’re flying and don’t have a rental car, you land at the airport, take a taxi/Uber/Lyft across town to pick up keys, then across town again to the condo; then do it again when leaving. Super inconvenient. Other than that, everything went well. Nice view of the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Erika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious With Ocean View
Lots of room for our family of 6. Enjoyed the pool and all of the “extras”, like the beach chairs, blankets & towels for our beach trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Positives: * Beautiful view from condo * Condo has everything you need, clean * Kitchen is updated and clean * Pool is gorgeous * Beds are comfortable Negatives: * Getting and returning the key downtown is really inconvenient coming in from the airport via Uber (expensive drive and overshooting the condo- Count on $30 +/- Uber ride if you don't have a rental car)- Suggestion: drop box at the condo? * Not sure if it was a fluke but property manager called us twice during the week for several maintenance issues which were a bit inconvenient and intrusive. * The couch is crazy uncomfortable- needs to be replaced * The condo is a great beach location but when you arrive via Uber, you are "stuck" at the condo until you rent bikes or other form of transportation to bike into town. By "stuck" I mean, you have no food/drinks and not many great options to walk to get food. (We walked to The Barbery hotel for food and drinks until we could use Instacart to have food delivered). I suggest have Eaton Bicycle rental deliver bikes upon your arrival day. * Can't do much about this but the algae at Smathers Beach smells really bad until you get used to it. Prepare yourself- Google the reason for it so you don't think it's sewage :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathleen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo
Keys were an issue
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

angie k., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate! Stocked! Prime location!
Had a blast! Rented bikes and rode the boardwalk every day. Perfect location! The unit was spotless! Had Shipt deliver our groceries....close to everything! Only thing we didn’t love was the busy road between the condo & beach....lot of road noise. We had a so much fun tho ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021