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The Mermaid & Alligator
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  • Welcome to the casual elegance and style of a more relaxed age, welcome to The Mermaid & The Alligator a Key West Bed & Breakfast. Our beautiful circa 1904 Victorian Home, located in the heart of Old Town Key West, offers the warm hospitality of a traditional bed & breakfast while providing our guest a place to relax, enjoy the ambiance, and even shut out the rest of the world if you choose. Join us and feel at home.

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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    The essence of Key West style, with genuine hospitality, elegant accommodations, and lush, secluded gardens and grounds. Central location, too.

    Inn Details

    Welcome to the casual elegance and style of a more relaxed age. Our beautiful circa 1904 Victorian Home, located in the heart of Old Town Key West, offers the warm hospitality of a traditional bed & breakfast while providing our guest a place to relax, enjoy the ambiance, and even shut out the rest of the world if you choose. Join us and feel at home.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    Other Amenities:

    • PARKING

    • COMPLIMENTARY WINE

    • FULL BREAKFAST

    • POOL & BEACH TOWELS

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  • Garden Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $198/$288

    Audubon Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $228/$318

    Treetop Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $228/$318

    Sun Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $198/$288

    Royal Poinciana

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $198/$288

    Key Lime

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $168/$248

    Bamboo Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $198/$288

    Caribbean Queen Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $228/$318

    Papaya

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $168/$248

    Papaya

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $168/$248

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00PM    Check out: 11:00AM

    • Minimum stay: 4 nights high season, 3 low season, some shorter stays available-please inquire

    • Deposit amount required: 1 NIGHT PLUS TAX

    • Cancellations: PRIOR TO 14 DAYS $20.00 BOOKEEPING CHARGE. LESS THAN 14 DAYS FORFIT DEPOSIT PLUS NIGHTLY CHARGES IF ROOM NOT RE-RENTED.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Over 16

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 - 10:00

    • Serving location: OUTSIDE GARDENS

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Signature Dish

    EGGS CARIBBEAN

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Island

    • Small town

    • Tropical

    City

    • MIAMI

    • Distance to city: 160 miles

    • Directions to property:
      OLD TOWN KEY WEST, THE CORNER OF WINDSOR LANE AND TRUMAN AVE.

    Airport

    • Key West, FL (EYW) 3 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Love this B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have stayed at the Mermaid and the Alligator 5 times and we always look forward to going back. We have never been disappointed, ever. Love the owners, staff and of course, the dogs. Carole & Bill H.

    Wonderful Getaway!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Mermaid & Alligator exceeded our expectations. The gardnens were beautiful, as well as, the house and rooms. The staff was exceptional with many recommendations for our stay. We ate our way through Key West! The daily breakfast was perfect, served in the perfect setting. Afternoon wine was fabulous. THANK YOU to all! Can't wait to return. The Royals

    Heaven in the Keys

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Mermaid & The Alligator was so precious. It was extremely clean, .The decor whimsical and lovely.Caya and Havana were the best behaved " mascots" Dean was charming,the staff the best.generally not a B&B person,LOVED it.Felt like home.Would recommend this Inn to anyone.

    A few days in Paradise

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    As we entered The Mermaid & The Alligator thru the gardens, tears came to my eyes. This B&B was as beautiful as all the pictures on Trip Advisor if not more so!! And the beauty continued as Rebecca gave us the grand tour :-) The staff was so helpful and dedicated to our "temporary" home. I wish we could have made it our permanent home :-) Everything was immaculately clean! Geri made breakfast for us every morning, answered all of our questions, and kept our Pepsi addiction supplied :-) We could just sense the love & dedication she had for her job!! Paul & Dean, the Innkeepers, were also very dedicated to the B&B. They were frequently seen decorating the B&B for the holidays. And despite Dean's challenges with the Christmas Tree lights, he persevered late into the evening to finish that tree. The dogs, Caya & Havanah, added to the home-like feeling. What a wonderful time!! If we ever get back to Key West, we will only stay here!! You can't improve on perfection!!

    magnificent!!!!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Rebecca meet us upon arrival, along with Havana and Cava, what a wonderful entrance into our vacation, I felt we were at home, we had just lost our companion in October. Paul, Dean and Rebecca, were very gracious around our dietary needs. Quoting another review "the grounds are beautiful and peacefully comfortable" a meditative quieting, we stayed in the Garden room, and wanting in the future to explore more. Another touch of love can be experienced by sitting in the gardens, one can feel when an environment is filled with love, this one is. For anyone who has chemical sensitivities, this is your chance to really enjoy your vacation. Everyone, from Rebecca, Dean and Paul, to the rest of the staff are gentle, respectful and very calming. Special thanks to Rebecca who does know all of the places to partake of culinary delight. Helpful, love, passion, a sense of serenity and great food, what a wonderful magnificence. Thank you so very much, for all the wagging tails. Treat yourself to love.

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