Garden House


  • Most Fun Inn Key West! Our heated pool/spa is the focal point of our nightly happy hour and early morning continental breakfast, where our guests linger over morning coffee or an evening libation while deep in conversation with the other house guests.

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    Garden House Bed and Breakfast is very centrally located, only a block or two from Duval Street, the Historic Seaport, Mallory Square and Caroline Street, to name a few. We are a fun and relaxed B&B, with 10 rooms, all with private baths. Here at Garden House Key West Bed and Breakfast, we want you to have a great time, and relax, it's island time! As we show you to your room you'll most likely hear laughter spilling around the building from the other guests enjoying the free happy hour, you'll be waved over to join in the fun. We recommend you dump your bags and get to the party. At happy hour you'll discover the charm of our heated lagoon style pool with spa jets and a cascading waterfall, surrounded by tropical gardens that weave throughout the Inn grounds. Along with our beautiful grounds, and nightly happyhour, you'll also be treated to a continental breakfast each morning.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Enjoying happy hour with our guests. Creating beautiful tropical gardens. Growing miniature roses.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • All Welcome!

    • Fun Surroundings

    • Laid-back Ambiance

    • Super-Friendly Innkeepers

    • Tropical Splender

    • Within Crawling Distance of all Attractions

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    Other Amenities:

    • Bike Rentals

    • Soda Machine & Ice Machine

    • 2 blocks from Duval Street

    • 1 block from Convenience Store

    • Heated Lagoon-Style Pool/Spa

    • 1-1/2 block from restaurants & Historic Seaport

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  • Royal Poinciana

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$189

    This lovely room, with its private patio, gives you more of the already abundant privacy at The Garden House. With a comfortable queen bed and private bath (plus its location of just a few steps from our lagoon), you will find yourself feeling timeless. Many guests choose to stay in this room so they can enjoy their Continental Breakfast in the privacy of its shaded patio. One of our most requested rooms!

    Gecko Grotto

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$179

    Decorated in a comfortable island style the Gecko Grotto is located adjacent to our heated lagoon style pool, and houses a queen size bed, and private bath. White wicker furnishings complete the decor, along with a small seating area centered around the wall-mounted color television with remote. A mini refrigerator is provided to keep your libations chilled. Coral colored Mexican tiles line the floors throughout.

    West Indies King

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$189

    With its rich wood flooring, triple windows, wood and cane furnishings, double night stands, metal sculpted palm lamps with intricate shell shades, and writer's desk this room is spacious and "oh so" comfortable. Fern green tiles line the more than adequate size bath, with dual shower heads, pedestal sink and commode. The largest of our rooms... this King has full use of the front porch after hours, where one can enjoy the evening breeze, wine-in-hand, and the lush tropical landscape - cascading hibiscus provide privacy from passer's by and the night blooming jasmine intoxicates the mind.

    Tropical Breeze

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$179

    This cozy room offers island life the way you imagined it. Four sets of louvered windows allow for a constant breeze to filter through should you prefer a more natural air flow... although individual A/C units are provided. The walls are painted in shades of moss green with natural cane and wood furnishings. Wall mounted reading lamps provide ample light when needed, as well as a conveniently placed chair for reading, lounging or watching television. Telephones are provided for free local calls and a mini-refrigerator is available to store your favorite beverages. There is a full length mirror and private bath with shower. Note: This room is located on the second floor.

    Paradise Palm

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$179

    This room is decorated in a tropical motif, with a palm matelassé and herb-green pinstriped bed skirt. There are wood furnishings throughout, along with nautical prints and knick-knacks. A cane chair is provided for reading and the oversized bench provides for additional seating. Other amenities include private shower, color cable television, free local telephone, ceiling fan, A/C, and mini refrigerator. Double doors open onto our second story landing where you are only steps away from a beautifully landscaped upper deck (see photo from the Double Delight room). Note: This room is located on the second floor.

    Writer's King

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    The Writer's King is located at the end of our second floor balcony located directly over the Lagoon where you can listen to our gentle waterfall on cool evenings. Featuring a King size bed with Tiffany reading lamps, the Writers' King has a private bath, phone, cable and lots of A/C. One will most certainly be able to enjoy their vacation at our centrally located Garden House. And do not forget you can have your Continental Breakfast Lagoon side or sitting on your balcony. Isn't it nice to know you have options! Note: This room is located on the second floor.

    Double Delight

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$189

    The Double Delight is a large room consisting of two double beds, an in-room vanity and separate private bath, with shower and commode. Set up much like your typical hotel room with matching bedspreads, wall mounted reading lamps and centered nightstand this room provides the perfect setup for couples, friends or family members traveling together. In addition to the two full size beds are a triple dresser, full length mirror, color television, A/C unit, luggage rack and miniature refrigerator.

    Bougainvillea Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$189

    The bougainvillea room is located just steps from our heated pool and adjacent to the hibiscus room. Both share a large semi-private deck which has access to both the front yard and the pool area, with the bougainvillea room being closest to the pool. This setup works out perfect for couples traveling together but still wanting their privacy.

    Hibiscus Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$189

    The hibiscus room is located just steps from our heated pool and adjacent to the bougainvillea room. Both share a large semi-priate deck which has access to both the front yard and the pool area, with the hibiscus room being closest to the front entrance. This setup works out perfect for couples traveling together but still wanting their privacy.

    Caribbean Dreams

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $139/$179

    One of our newest rooms... Caribbean Dreams is decorated in rich wood and cane furnishings, with photos of exotic tropical palms and low lighting of wood and pineapple based lamps. An intimate fern green tile covers the bathroom walls which house a single head shower and commode. The in-room pedestal sink and full length mirror make preparing for a night on the town simple and effective. You enter this room from a side porch entrance, which meanders along a tropical pathway filled with the scent of jasmine.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: Minimum stay requirements during Special Events & Holidays. Please inquiry.

    • Deposit amount required: One night's stay in advance. Note: Call for details during Special Events such as: Fantasy Fest (last week in October)

    • Cancellations: $25 processing fee if cancelled with more than 14 days prior to reservation date. Deposit is non-refundable if cancelled with 14 days or less remaining.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Located within stumbling distance of 30 bars and restaurants

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Over 13 years of age only!

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Poolside


    Signature Dish

    Tropical Breeze Coffee Cake
    This recipe has been an incredible hit. Since I've never been much of a fan of plain old blueberry anything (fresh blueberries is another story) I decided to dress up our ordinary fresh baked blueberry bread by replacing one item and adding a couple of new ones to the batter. Try it... you will absolutely love it! First... replace water called for in recipe with orange juice. Then... add the following add'l ingredients to already mixed batter: 3/4 cup drained pineapple 1 cup shredded coconut 2 large spoonfuls of sour cream 3 T. oil Mix all ingredients together and spread into greased pan. Bake approx. 50 minutes @ 350 F. or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. "This is so incredibly good there won't be any leftovers... believe me!"


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • Nightly happy hour: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.


    Recipes

    Bread

    Tropical Breeze Coffee Cake
    Serves: 10
    Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Duval Street

    • Florida Keys

    • South Florida

    • Southernmost Keys

    • Southernmost Point

    • The Keys

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Island

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Tropical


    City

    • Miami

    • Distance to city: 190 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1: Start out going South on S DIXIE HWY/US-1 S/SE 1ST AVE toward S KROME AVE/FL-997. Continue to follow US-1 S. 36.10 miles 2: Stay straight to go onto OVERSEAS HWY/US-1 S/FL-5 S. Continue to follow US-1 S/FL-5 S. 86.62 miles 3: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N ROOSEVELT BLVD/US-1 2.31 miles 4: Turn RIGHT onto PALM AVE. 0.75 miles 5: PALM AVE becomes EATON ST. 0.46 miles 6: Turn RIGHT onto ELIZABETH ST. 0.03 miles Total Estimated Time: Total Distance: 3 hours, 34 minutes 126.27 miles


    Airport

    • Key West, FL (EYW) 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1: Start out going Southeast on FARALDO CIR/ AIRPORT RD toward S ROOSEVELT BLVD/ US HIGHWAY A1A. 0.04 miles 2: Turn RIGHT onto S ROOSEVELT BLVD/ US HIGHWAY A1A. 1.45 miles 3: S ROOSEVELT BLVD/ US HIGHWAY A1A becomes BERTHA ST. 0.40 miles 4: Turn LEFT. 0.01 miles 5: Turn RIGHT onto FL-C5A/ 1ST ST. 0.39 miles 6: FL-C5A/ 1ST ST becomes PALM AVE. 0.75 miles 7: PALM AVE becomes EATON ST. 0.46 miles 8: Turn RIGHT onto ELIZABETH ST. 0.03 miles Total Estimated Time: Total Distance: 3.54 miles 10 minutes


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Ocean

    • Ghost Tours

    • Famous Bars

    • Historic Tours

    • Key West Sunset

    • Historic Seaport

    • Mallory Square

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Kayaking

    • Ghost Tours

    • Bike Tours

    • Museums

    • Jet Ski / Para-sailing

    • Coral Reefs / Dry Tortuga's

    • Snorkeling / Diving

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Enjoyed our stay again!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We have been staying at Garden House sine 2001. A group of the guys sail down from Punt's Fords and our wives drive down. It is 2 blocks from the Marina and parking for our wives is next door. You can walk from Garden House to anywhere in Key West! We had a great time thee with two other couples and will stay there again.


    Room so-so, location good

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Small room has not been updated for awhile. Comfort of guest does not seem to be a priority (inadequate lighting at night, only a small towel ring by sink, small rod to hang clothes, bathroom rug not washed for some time.) But location is great.


    Key West New Years at the Garden House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Great place to stay in Key West, clean and comfortable. Easy walk to all the sites We will stay there again


    We will Do It Again!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    When we first arrived at the Garden House, we were greeted by the most outgoing, sweet, wonderful woman named Nancy! We just loved her! Because of this woman, we are going to book our next stay at the Garden House! Yes, the accomodations were perfect for my husband and myself! Yes, the location was absolutely perfect! We had such a nice time in a GREAT place! Thank you and we cannot wait to come back!


    A fun funky place to stay.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We totally enjoyed our 2011 Christmas weekend at Garden House. We chose a small room based on price, but everything was clean and the whole experience very enjoyable. The location is excellent and John is a great host. We'll be back!


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