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Nightly and Weekly Rentals

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Comfortably Sleeps 4

Max Occupancy 4

Featured Amenities

Parking

On Street

Pool

Private Heated

BBQ Grill

Gas

Beach Distance

Biking

Description

Your space. Your vacation lifestyle. The Quilted Giraffe provides both. This two-bedroom, two full bath home welcomes you from its quiet neighborly front porch facing tree-lined Elizabeth street to its private deck and heated pool in the rear. The location called Solares Hill is a part of Old Town Key West that brags about being the highest elevation on the island, all of eighteen feet above sea level. Whatever the altitude, this Hill location is central to everything from the Historic Seaport to Duval Street, yet it's removed enough to be your get-away-from-it-all haven. (NOTICE: This homeowner requires Guests who pay by Credit Card to pay a 3% additional processing fee to cover credit card costs.)

The inviting rectangular pool on the back half of the property sparkles topaz in the midday sun or is equally inviting in shimmering moonlight. A pristine wooden deck and luxuriant tropical foliage surround it. The backdrop to all this natural beauty is a ten-foot wood fence that creates privacy and adds to the ambience. The deck extends up to the back of the house-some of it open to the sky with ample room to lounge in the sun, some roofed for when you prefer the shade. The covered area also features a convenient outdoor shower, barbeque grill, and table with chairs. A Casablanca ceiling fan above circulates delightful tropical air tinged with the sweet smell of jasmine and gardenia.

From the deck, you enter the house through classic French doors. This light-filled room is an informal den featuring deep arm chairs, an ottoman, and an L-shaped couch configuration perfect for conversation, watching TV, or gazing through the doors and the floor-to-ceiling windows to the deck and pool. The wall opposite the windows and doors features a long maple cabinet that holds the TV, framed pictures of local scenes, and art objects with drawers below. A sisal area rug brings the room together visually and creates a cushiony surface for bare feet.

Ascending up a carpeted staircase from the den, you'll find the second story master bedroom and full bath with a double sink and ample ambient light. The walls are polished pine with white accents; white louvered doors cover generous closet spaces. Above the king bed, which offers an inviting stage for a great night's sleep, are two rectangular windows showcasing palm fronds waving in outside breezes. As in all the rooms in the Quilted Giraffe, the outside and inside seem to be intentionally intertwined.

Back downstairs, next to the den, there's a second bedroom with twin beds steps from the second full bath. Down a short hall way, past a colorful painting called La Bodeguita Del Medio, is the kitchen featuring every appliance you could need and a handy pass-through to the dining table and chairs. Above the counters and cabinets is a shelf and window where colorful glass pieces glisten in the sunlight, lending elegance and interest to the predominately white kitchen.

A wall-mounted spirit mask with full bark dress guards the living room, imparting a sense of calm and spiritual empowerment to all who enter the Quilted Giraffe. The unusual hanging looks great and sets the tone for other African and Cuban art throughout the house. Colorful pillows in tropical hues decorate the couch and echo the art work thoughtfully arranged on the walls. This home is Pet (Dog) Friendly**(please see below or our FAQ page for rules and restrictions)

Once you've changed into shorts and flip-flops and are ready to leave the Quilted Giraffe for a little while, there's still the rest of Key West to explore. Turn left at the white picket fence and walk toward the Historic Seaport on the Gulf of Mexico to find a dozen or so restaurants of varying levels of informality located right at water's edge. Or check out the impressive tall ships like the Western Union, most offering daytime and sunset sails. Maybe sign up for other water sports like snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, and kayaking. Or walk a few blocks to Duval to check out tours, museums, shopping, bars, and still more restaurants. As Mr. Chapman who rides his lighted bike playing Motown music down Duval nightly says, "Key West is like no other place on earth." You'll discover the truth behind this statement as you explore the southernmost city for yourself.

To know what's going on from day to day, check out Historic Hideaways' informative Events page on our website. Other information on the current music scene, movies, plays, gallery openings, and charitable events include milezerokeywest.com and Paradise, which comes out every Thursday.

Free Delivery & set up (over $75) of Beer / Wine / Liquor is available from Kwest Liquors, 705 Duval St. Historic Hideaways Guests receive a discount on pricing. Order in advance and have your Vacation Home fully stocked upon arrival! Contact our office in advance for details.

**For Pet Friendly (dog) homes there are restrictions that include, but may not be limited to, the following: pet friendly means dogs, no other animal is permitted. Dogs are restricted to one (1) large dog or two (2) small dogs per stay. Due to Homeowner Insurance restrictions we are unable to accommodate the following breeds: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canarios, Chows Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, Wolf-hybrids, Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies nor any mixed breed that contain one of the preceding as part of that mix. Guest is responsible for an additional pet fee of $200.

Amenities

Bed Size 1st/Master King
Bed Size 2nd Rm Two Twins
Number of Baths 2 Full
Parking On Street
Square Footage, Est. 1,300
Pool Private Heated
High Speed Internet Wireless
BBQ Grill Gas
Cable Television(s)
DVD Player(s)
Patio
Ceiling Fans
Stereo System
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Air Conditioned Wall Units
Outdoor Shower
Beach Distance Biking
Dog w/ restrictions - see FAQs

Availability

Key
#	Night Available	#	Night Unavailable	#	Arrive Only	#	Depart Only

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekly	Min. Nights
05/26/20 - 09/03/20	$400	$2,800	4
09/04/20 - 09/07/20	$400	$2,800	4
09/08/20 - 10/15/20	$400	$2,800	4
10/16/20 - 10/24/20	$450	$3,150	4
10/25/20 - 11/14/20	$450	$3,150	4
11/15/20 - 12/17/20	$400	$2,800	4
12/18/20 - 01/02/21	$600	$4,200	7
01/03/21 - 01/29/21	$450	$3,150	5
01/30/21 - 02/28/21	$500	$3,500	5
03/01/21 - 04/04/21	$450	$3,150	5
04/05/21 - 04/30/21	$400	$2,800	5
05/01/21 - 05/26/21	$400	$2,800	5
05/27/21 - 05/30/21	$500	$3,500	5
05/31/21 - 09/02/21	$400	$2,800	5

For Nightly/Weekly Rental properties - The Nightly rates listed are based on a 7-night stay and no extra people. Stays of less than 7 nights will have a cleaning charge added. This cleaning charge is included in the rate quote you receive on our site or via e-mail. To see real time prices specific to your stay, please enter your actual dates. Not all Nightly/Weekly properties that display Nightly rates can be rented for less than 7 days, please see the Min. Nights column to check on Minimum Stay requirements.

Weekly & Monthly/Seasonal Rentals - There is no cleaning charge added to Weekly or Monthly Rentals. See our FAQ page for more details on pricing.

Reviews

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This was our second time staying in the home

—Stacey R.

July 2020

This home was just as pictured and described.

—Kelly B.

February 2020

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We enjoyed every aspect of our visit to Key West. This home was just as pictured and described. Well kept and so quaint. Our favorite part was our private tropical oasis in the backyard. We spent a few hours there each day. So relaxing and peaceful. The location of the home is perfect for sight seeing. Just a few minuets from either end of the island and Duval street. Quiet and peaceful but close enough for convivence to the action. Our check in and check out process was smooth and quick. We appreciated that we could leave of luggage at the rental office while we explored Duval street on out last day. Our flight wasn't till later in the afternoon. Key West was so much fun and was everything I imagined and so much more. Cant wait to return!!!

The location of Quilted Giraffe is perfect.

—Tony B.

April 2019

The HH service was great throughout the years I've stayed there.

—D S.

February 2019

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The HH service was great throughout the years I've stayed there. The home is in a great location and the outdoor space is great. The owners really should put a pull out couch in the front living room. There were a few days when I had a transition between friends and had to put an air mattress in there. It seems silly to make people sleep n the two couches when the house could easily accommodate a pull out... it isn't like anyone renting it would have 6 people in there for the month, but options are nice for a weekend. The first floor bathroom really needs an update. The tub has stains that simply won't come out and it makes that bathroom feel dirty. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed the house over the years.

Home was nice, located on a quiet street.

—Barbara H.

December 2018

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Home was nice, located on a quiet street. Was pretty clean except for the carpets and rugs. Home was nicely equipped and the small pool was a bonus. Two things that were bothersome; there was no central heat and air only window units in each room which were very noisy and kicked on and off constantly. The unit in the main room by the kitchen was making a terrible noise as if it was going to break at any moment. Unfortunately the laundry room was located outside in the pool area which was not an issue except for the fact there was no light to see. Often we got back after dark and needed to do laundry so that was a bit of a pain otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful service and home.

—Jack C.

April 2018

The house was adorable!

—Amy H.

December 2017

Charming relaxing home away from home

—M. C.

December 2017

Loved the location...

—Stacey R.

May 2016

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Loved the location, artwork and how well stocked the house was with supplies. Emails regarding booking were answered quickly and everything was as advertised. We were surprised to find that while the backyard appeared securely fenced it was possible for our pug to go under the deck, then house and out the front gate. A warning to keep small dogs tethered would be appreciated, but thankfully Clark was found by someone on the street almost immediately upon escape she was wearing identification.

Would definately use this house again.

—Richard T.

January 2015

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My wife and I stayed for a month in Key West for the first time, we have been there before for a couple of weeks at a time in one of the Inns. It was nice but staying in a furnished house was excellent. This house was more than equipped it had everything to hold you over till you can get to Faustos. The Historic Hideways group was very attentive. We flew into KW and did not have a car and this time we did not even have bicycles,, that's how good the location is. Location location location. We did use them if we went to beach but the pool was great and very sunny. Would definately use this house again.