Authors of Key West Guest House

B&B with outdoor pool, near Duval Street

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March 2026
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April 2026
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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

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
$279 nightly
$314 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Balcony view
Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Living area | TV
Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Living room | TV
Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Private kitchen | Fridge

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

Wonderful

Highlights

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
Poet, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Poet, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Poet, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Poet, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Poet, Ground Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Bathroom shower
Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Bathroom sink
Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Bathroom shower

Kirkwood, 2nd Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

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
Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Terrace/patio

Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Wilder, 2nd Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Wilder, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Wilder, 2nd Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Wilder, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Wilder, 2nd Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Library, Ground Floor | Bathroom shower
Library, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Library, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Library, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Library, Ground Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Audubon, 2nd Floor | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Audubon, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Audubon, 2nd Floor | Living area | TV
Audubon, 2nd Floor | Terrace/patio

Audubon, 2nd Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Artist, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Artist, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Artist, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Artist, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Artist, Ground Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
McCullers, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
McCullers, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
McCullers, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
McCullers, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

McCullers, Ground Floor

Wonderful

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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About the neighborhood

Map
725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040

What's nearby

  • Key West Naval Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Duval Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Square Grouper Key West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dive Bar Shirt Club - Grub House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

When you stay at Authors of Key West Guest House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Also, Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

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 property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 a short 13-minute walk from Duval Street and 16 minutes' walk from Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good, plentiful, and offered nice options. (63 reviews)
  • The hot tub was well-maintained, spacious, and had perfect temperature with powerful jets. (11 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked wonderfully, providing a cool and comfortable environment in the rooms. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay with family.
Anandan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, great breakfast and helpful staff
Anna, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute little place
Robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay
Kobe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy beds, and beautiful outdoor areas. The staff was friendly and helpful. Eats after hours check in and on-street parking was plentiful.
Lacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing got us checked in early and outside area was so calming and enjoyable. The room was great!
Willa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

C[ean, comfortable, quiet, secure and nice amenities. We had a delightful 5 night stay here.
robert, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place enjoyed staff good location
Chris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice whirlpool with towels provided. Breakfast is grab and go with nice options and each room has its own outdoor table or there isxa common area outside.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This guest house was excellent, breakfast was decent, had everything you needed.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great apt. (Williams)
charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We ended up having our two teenagers tag along with us, but the room had a futon like sofa that turned into a bed… It was perfect for them, and the hotel is able to accommodate!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and spacious, nice balcony view and well maintained
Liann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in staff excellent. Super cute place. Nice outside seating and good breakfast.
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was excellent, infant I had forgotten to inform late check-in but they had left the keys and notice. The facility was spotless and staying was very pleasant. I highly recommend this guest house, the staff is super helpful.
Augustine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Trisha, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple,nice and clean
Jens, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very spacious and clean rooms!
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean comfortable room. The breakfast items were good and plentiful.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay with easy street parking and a nice breakfast.
candice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect place away from the craziness. Will stay here again
chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to others as well.
Jorden, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There could be more variety in breakfast items provided.
Veera Rajesh, 1-night trip