Authors of Key West
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Tennessee Williams Cottage: Living Room, One Queen Bed, Day Bed (two twins), Full Kitchen, Semi-Private Terrace Area, Private Bath. Relax beneath a cool Bahama fan and read A Streetcar Named Desire or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, two of the many plays written by this Pulitzer Prize winning author. This cottage has a living room with a day bed, a bedroom with a queen bed, and full kitchen and bath.
Harry Truman Room: This room can be combined with The Margaret Truman Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed, Private Sun Deck, Refrigerator, Microwave, Private Bath. Harry Truman, our 33rd president, cherished the tranquility of Key West.
Ernest Hemingway Cottage: Living Room, One Queen Bed, Day Bed (two twins), Full Kitchen, Semi-Private Terrace Area, Private Bath. You can imagine "Papa" pounding out The Snows of Kilimanjaro or For Whom the Bell Tolls on the old typewriter that sits on the desk. Hemingway won the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature. This cottage has a living room with a day bed, a bedroom with a queen bed, and full kitchen and bath.
Margaret Truman Room: This room can be combined with The Harry Truman Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed, Off Upper Sun Deck, Refrigerator, Microwave, Private Bath. Margaret Truman, President Truman's daughter, enjoyed Key West as her father did and became a well-known mystery novelist.
Thornton Wilder Room: This room can be combined with The John James Audubon Room to form a suite. Large Room, One Queen Bed, One Twin Bed, Refrigerator, Microwave, Private Bath. Thornton Wilder is the author of The Matchmaker, on which Hello Dolly was based, and the very popular Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth. The Wilder Room, the largest in the main house, provides a very elegant setting.
John James Audubon Room: This room can be combined with The Thornton Wilder Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed, Off Upper Sun Deck, Refrigerator, Microwave, Private Bath. John James Audubon was one of the most renowned residents of the Florida Keys and author of Audubon's Florida.
James Kirkwood Room: One Queen Bed, One Twin Bed, Off Upper Sun Deck, Refrigerator/Microwave, Private Bath. James Kirkwood co-authored the musical, A Chorus Line. While relaxing in these cozy tropical surroundings, enjoy reading one of Kirkwood's many plays or novels.
James Leo Herlihy Room: One Queen Bed, One Twin Bed, By the Pool, Refrigerator, Private Bath. James Leo Herlihy, author of Midnight Cowboy, acquired an intense love of Key West and used it as a setting for many of his short stories. Small refrigerator in room.
Carson McCullers Room: Near the Pool, One Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Private Bath. Carson McCullers was only 23 when her first novel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, became a literary sensation. This bright, white wicker room combines a compact interior with a small outdoor seating area. Small refrigerator in room.
Lillian Hellman Room: Overlooking the Pool, One Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Private Bath. Lillian Hellman, one of America's leading female playwrights, is best known for such classics as The Little Foxes, The Children's Hour, and Watch on the Rhine. Small refrigerator in room.
The Artists Room: One Queen Bed, Outdoor Sitting Area, Refrigerator, Private Bath. Originally part of the residence quarters, Artists Room is a lovely sunny yellow with crown molding and semi private deck. Small
Library Room: One Queen Bed, Outdoor Sitting Area, Refrigerator, Private Bath. The Library is a sunny room with gloss white woodwork and soft green walls. Semi private deck with afternoon sun. Small refrigerator in room.
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Address
725 White Street At Petronia
Key West, FL 33040
USA - Phone+1-305-294-7381
- Fax+1-305-294-0920
- Toll free+1-800-898-6909
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Authors Guesthouse is a private compound of historic Conch style houses, suites and rooms, dedicated to authors who called Key West home. All rooms are air conditioned with private baths, cable television,telephones and refrigerators. Authors is located in the historic Old Town district of Key West, close to all activities. Come, relax and enjoy our pool, tropical gardens and sun decks.
Rooms & Rates
Tennessee Williams
1 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4Average Nightly Rate $155
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Ernest Hemingway
1 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4Average Nightly Rate $155
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Thornton Wilder
1 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps3Average Nightly Rate $140
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.0 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 3
4.4 out of 5One of the Cutest. coziest Bed and Breakfast in Key West
December 15, 2012
One of the coziest little cottages in Key West. we stayed in the room called the Library which was stocked with books , novels and magazines!! The plantation shutters surrounded the room which made it feel like a far a wy cottage. the staff was very friendly let us check in an hour early. They were eager to become photographer at a moments notice. We reaaly loved the very friendly resident cat which liked to follow us around too!!. All in all a great place to stay at a fantastic price especially bargin hunters!!! We can't wait to return already!!!! Margie and Rick
3.4 out of 5very nice!
August 20, 2012
Bon rapport qualité/prix. tres calme. Accueil sympathique. A recommander
4.4 out of 5Amazing!
July 23, 2012
My boyfriend and I spent a week in Boynton Beach visiting his parents and decided to sneak in a couple days in Key West. We stayed in the Poets room and we could not have been happier. What a beautiful, well maintained, and CLEAN room. My only regret is not staying longer.
4.8 out of 5Last minute booking, first rate stay
March 24, 2012
We were very pleased from the moment we arrived. We'd heard about the lack of parking in Key West, but in this largely residential area we had no problem getting on-street parking and no worries about the car. We found the staff we dealt with incredibly helpful regarding places to eat, where to park when driving the couple of times we did so, where we could walk, etc. The location made walking to most places we were interested in very easy. We were surprised but pleased to find a fridge & microwave when we got to our room--dinner leftovers became lunch. The hot tub/pool was very relaxing & the breakfast area was quite appealing. Although this trip was last minute during high season, the rates were not bad at all. When we return we'll certainly be looking for availability here!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Landon Bradbary
Innkeepers Description:
Fine Food, Fine Drink and the Fine Living that Key West Provides.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
1 Cat
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Address
725 White Street At Petronia
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$100 - $295
Tennessee Williams
Living Room One Queen Bed Day Bed (two twins) Full Kitchen Semi-Private Terrace Area Private Bath Relax beneath a cool Bahama fan and read A Streetcar Named Desire or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, two of the many plays written by this Pulitzer Prize winning author. This cottage has a living room with a day bed, a bedroom with a queen bed, and full kitchen and bath.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 2 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$170/$140Ernest Hemingway
Living Room One Queen Bed Day Bed (two twins) Full Kitchen Semi-Private Terrace Area Private Bath You can imagine "Papa" pounding out The Snows of Kilimanjaro or For Whom the Bell Tolls on the old typewriter that sits on the desk. Hemingway won the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature. This cottage has a living room with a day bed, a bedroom with a queen bed, and full kitchen and bath.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 2 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$170/$140Harry Truman
This room can be combined with The Margaret Truman Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed Private Sun Deck Refrigerator Microwave Private Bath Harry Truman, our 33rd president, cherished the tranquility of Key West.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$145/$115Margaret Truman
This room can be combined with The Harry Truman Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed Off Upper Sun Deck Refrigerator Microwave Private Bath Margaret Truman, President Truman's daughter, enjoyed Key West as her father did and became a well-known mystery novelist.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$145/$115Thornton Wilder
This room can be combined with The John James Audubon Room to form a suite. Large Room One Queen Bed One Twin Bed Refrigerator Microwave Private Bath Thornton Wilder is the author of The Matchmaker, on which Hello Dolly was based, and the very popular Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth. The Wilder Room, the largest in the main house, provides a very elegant setting.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$155/$125John James Audubon
This room can be combined with The Thornton Wilder Room to form a suite. One Queen Bed Off Upper Sun Deck Refrigerator Microwave Private Bath John James Audubon was one of the most renowned residents of the Florieda Keys and author of Audubon's Florida.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$135/$100James Kirkwood
One Queen Bed One Twin Bed Off Upper Sun Deck Refrigerator/Microwave Private Bath James Kirkwood co-authored the musical, A Chorus Line. While relaxing in these cozy tropical surroundings, enjoy reading one of Kirkwood's many plays or novels.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$155/$125James Leo Herlihy
One Queen Bed One Twin Bed By the Pool Refrigerator Private Bath James Leo Herlihy, author of Midnight Cowboy, acquired an intense love of Key West and used it as a setting for many of his short stories. Small refrigerator in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen , 1 Twin
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$155/$125Carson McCullers
Near the Pool One Queen Bed Refrigerator Private Bath Carson McCullers was only 23 when her first novel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, became a literary sensation. This bright, white wicker room combines a compact interior with a small outdoor seating area. Small refrigerator in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$135/$100Lillian Hellman
Overlooking the Pool One Queen Bed Refrigerator Private Bath Lillian Hellman, one of America's leading female playwrights, is best known for such classics as The Little Foxes, The Children's Hour, and Watch on the Rhine. Small refrigerator in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$145/$115Artists
One Queen Bed Outdoor Sitting Area Refrigerator Private Bath Originally part of the residence quarters, Artists Room is a lovely sunny yellow with crown molding and semi private deck. Small refrigerator in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$135/$100Library
One Queen Bed Outdoor Sitting Area Refrigerator Private Bath The Library is a sunny room with gloss white woodwork and soft green walls. Semi private deck with afternoon sun. Small refrigerator in room.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$145/$115Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 2 pm Check Out: 11 am
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Minimum Stay: 3-5 on Special Event Weeks
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Deposit Amount Required: 1 Night Security Deposit
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Cancellations: Our cancellation period is 14 days prior to your arrival date (30 days for Holidays and Special Events). Cancellations made prior to this period may obtain a deposit refund less a $30 processing fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of your arrival date (30 days for Holidays and Special Events) forfeit the entire deposit. There is no refund for shortened stays or early departures. Room numbers for specific rooms can not be guaranteed. "No Shows" will have the remainder of the reservation canceled after the first night.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$100 - $295
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 17 Reviews
4.0 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.4 out of 5One of the Cutest. coziest Bed and Breakfast in Key West
December 15, 2012
One of the coziest little cottages in Key West. we stayed in the room called the Library which was stocked with books , novels and magazines!! The plantation shutters surrounded the room which made it feel like a far a wy cottage. the staff was very friendly let us check in an hour early. They were eager to become photographer at a moments notice. We reaaly loved the very friendly resident cat which liked to follow us around too!!. All in all a great place to stay at a fantastic price especially bargin hunters!!! We can't wait to return already!!!! Margie and Rick
3.4 out of 5very nice!
August 20, 2012
Bon rapport qualité/prix. tres calme. Accueil sympathique. A recommander
4.4 out of 5Amazing!
July 23, 2012
My boyfriend and I spent a week in Boynton Beach visiting his parents and decided to sneak in a couple days in Key West. We stayed in the Poets room and we could not have been happier. What a beautiful, well maintained, and CLEAN room. My only regret is not staying longer.
4.8 out of 5Last minute booking, first rate stay
March 24, 2012
We were very pleased from the moment we arrived. We'd heard about the lack of parking in Key West, but in this largely residential area we had no problem getting on-street parking and no worries about the car. We found the staff we dealt with incredibly helpful regarding places to eat, where to park when driving the couple of times we did so, where we could walk, etc. The location made walking to most places we were interested in very easy. We were surprised but pleased to find a fridge & microwave when we got to our room--dinner leftovers became lunch. The hot tub/pool was very relaxing & the breakfast area was quite appealing. Although this trip was last minute during high season, the rates were not bad at all. When we return we'll certainly be looking for availability here!
4.8 out of 5tHE POETS ROOM
November 20, 2011
What a beautiful room. We were told it used to be used by the owner and we could see why. It really was more an effiientcy apartment. Clean, bright, roomy and equipped with a full kitchen which allowed for savings in restautant costs. The staff were all so cheerful and friendly and made the breakfast hour warm and friendly. peaceful and quiet at night but not too far from the excitement of Duval. We hope to go back next year and get the same room!!!
5 out of 5My stay at key west
August 27, 2011
My stay In key west at the Author house was amazing the service was amazing the people were very nice and warm. I can't wait until I can return.
5 out of 5Trent and Jennifer
August 23, 2011
This was our "Kid free" weekend and it couldn't of been more awesome! It was the first trip for me to Key West so I really didn't know what to expect. From the minute we stepped into the office, we were treated like VIP's. The room was perfect and the privacy was fantastic-we felt like the only ones there! I highly recommend this place!
2.8 out of 5not much of a bed and breakfast
July 16, 2011
Pros: Clean place for the most part, friendly staff, good location in quiet Key West Cons: Breakfast isn't until 8:30, which means no coffee until then either. Breakfast is on par with a cheap motel (bagels, coffee, OJ...really, that's it). Also, if you have any morning activities, you'll probably miss breakfast anyways because it opens so late. The Wilder room is for up to three people, but only has two chairs to sit in--one reading chair, one wooden desk chair; the carpet has lumps in it (needs to be stretched); the beds are okay, but don't expect much; the bathroom reminds me of Europe (small with a tiny shower) and the towel rack in the bathroom was rusted. Parking is available but it's on the street. Also, as others said, the pool is really nothing more than an oversized hot tub. Overview: If I walked into a holiday inn express and the room looked like this, I would have went to another hotel, but I prepaid for this and wasn't in the room much anyways, so I stayed. For the price you pay, the breakfast sucks and in reality, I wish I had paid for a holiday inn instead. Save yourself some money and stay in a cheaper hotel or look for a bed and breakfast that lives up to the idea.
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Location
Location Type
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Island
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Tropical
City - Key West
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Directions to property:
3 blocks off US 1 located in historic preservation district of Key West
Airport
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Key West, FL (EYW)
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Directions to property:
Key West International - 10 min.
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Aquarium
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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National/State parks
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Ocean
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Performing Theater
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Religious Services
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycles
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Bird watching
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Kayaking
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Snorkeling
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Wave Runners
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Water sports
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On-site
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Alarm clock
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Fax Machine
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Internet Service
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Library
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Ceiling fans
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Microwave
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Private entrance
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TV
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Telephone
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental Plus
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