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4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Comfortably Sleeps 8
Max Occupancy 10

Description

The Keys have some of the most charming, top-rated vacation residences in the world. Truman House, a 1920's Conch home with four spacious bedrooms, three full baths, a dazzling pool, and ample amenities easily qualifies for the list. And as an added perk, this classic pet-friendly home is located on an upscale and tranquil residential street within easy walking distance of all the "must-do's" in your Key West guidebook.

The design mantra for Truman House must have gone like this: all doors should lead poolside. Even the second-floor master bedroom balcony overlooks this area and for good reason. The very private rear of the home is paradise perfect. It starts with a natural wood deck, one part under an overhang that shades a glass-top table and six cushioned chairs. Just beyond, chaise lounges and chairs dot the open space in case you want to work on your tan, or just open up the green market umbrella for some additional shade. Three steps down bring you to tile decking. To one side is a delightful pergola. At the same end a unique and imposing white tarpon sculpture watches over the heated oversized pool and spa with round fish eyes and open lips. Tropical foliage rings the area, creating privacy and beauty. Swim, float, spa, lounge, barbecue, and eat your feast al fresco at the deck table. Maybe include a glass or two of wine. So many opportunities to enjoy your vacation any way you want.

But let's be practical; you can't spend all your time outside. And that's fine because Truman House offers a bright and spacious interior with high ceilings and a tropical color pallet. Right inside the front door is the great room, including a dining area with a rectangular table and six spindle-back chairs with cushions. Nearby is a large hutch for dishes and knickknacks. The area rug below picks up the Key Lime green walls. This area flows into the living area, also delineated by an area rug over antique wide-plank flooring. A large sleeper sofa and three armchairs circle a coffee table, forming a great conversation area. Sit here to enjoy friends and family. Maybe that means a card game of some sort with a cool glass of ice tea or lemonade. Or maybe you'll prefer to use the family room on the other side of the kitchen for social activities. Lamps and windows provide ample light for the living area, while Florida-themed wall art adds color and interest. A paddle ceiling fan with light whirrs above adding circulation, brightness, and tropical ambience.

Directly behind the living room is a small bedroom with twin beds and dresser with four drawers. A door on one wall leads to the laundry room, which then opens to the pool area. Next comes the gourmet kitchen with plenty of gleaming white cabinetry, butcher-block island, and eat-in corner area. The walls in this room are the hue of a grove-fresh orange. All the appliances you'd expect are tucked in neatly with plenty of counter space for food preparation. Glass doors open wide from here to the deck and pool. The view is spectacular, not to mention the balmy weather the open doors let in. You may even find yourself preparing more food than you had intended on your vacation because the kitchen is so inviting.

Next to the kitchen is the family room, painted in fresh lemon yellow. This room has a sofa, armchairs, coffee table, and of course cable, wireless high-speed Internet, stereo, and DVD player. Windows on three walls provide garden views while French doors open on one wall to the deck and pool. Two guest bedrooms account for the rest of the first floor. The first has a king bed and en suite full bath. The second has twin beds with another full bath just steps away, one conveniently accessible from the dining room and bedroom.

At the top of gleaming hardwood stairs, you'll find the master suite. It starts with a small, cedar-lined room that is quite an unusual amenity for Key West: a real walk-in closet. In fact eight people could walk in at once and hang around. The rest of the second floor is the master suite. There are plenty of windows, a queen bed, dresser, side tables, and a full bath with striking ocean blue tiles. Best of all are the French doors to a small deck with table and two chairs overlooking the pool, Jacuzzi, and tropical garden. Maybe like Goldilocks you want to try each of the four bedrooms or maybe you already know this one is for you. This home is Pet (Dog) Friendly**(please see below or our FAQ page for rules and restrictions)

When you're ready to explore your neighborhood and the rest of Key West, everything is within walking distance. The Historic Seaport is only four streets over. Follow the boardwalk along the Gulf of Mexico to find historic tall ships offering day and sunset cruises or take an all-day ferry excursion to the Dry Tortugas. If you're interested in watersports, there's all kinds like diving, fishing, parasailing, snorkeling, and jet skiing. If you get hungry, a dozen or so restaurants of varying levels of informality ring the harbor. Maybe stop at Schooner Wharf or BO's Fish Wagon for a fresh Mahi sandwich and listen to local musicians. Continue on to Mallory Square where crowds of visitors and locals alike gather to witness the sun sinking into the horizon. Then hang around for the party as artists and street performers entertain the crowd. From Mallory Square, the famous Duval Street is within two blocks in case you're interested in tours, museums, shopping, over two hundred restaurants, and bars. If beaches call to you, there are two within easy biking distance.

To know what's going on from day to day, check out Historic Hideaways' informative Events website page. Other information on the current music scene, movies, plays, gallery openings, and charitable events can be found at milezerokeywest.com (calendar section) or in the print publication Paradise, available at various locations around town every Thursday.

Free delivery and setup (over $75) of beer/wine/liquor is available from Kwest Liquors, 705 Duval Street. Historic Hideaways guests receive a discount on pricing. Order in advance and have your vacation home fully stocked upon arrival. Contact the Historic Hideaways 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

Amenities

  • Bed Size 1st/Master Queen
  • Bed Size 2nd Rm King
  • Bed Size 3rd Rm Two Twins
  • Bed Size 4th Rm Two Twins
  • Beds Pull-out Sleep Sofa
  • Number of Baths 3 Full
  • Parking On Street
  • Square Footage, Est. 2,018
  • Pool Private Heated
  • Spa
  • High Speed Internet Wireless
  • BBQ Grill Gas
  • Cable Television(s)
  • DVD Player(s)
  • Patio
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Stereo System Shelf System
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Air Conditioned 2 Zone Central
  • Beach Distance Biking
  • Dog w/ restrictions - see FAQs

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Rates

DatesNightlyWeeklyMonthlyMin. Nights
10/16/20 - 12/17/20$750$5,250$11,0005
12/18/20 - 01/02/21$1,300$9,1006
01/03/21 - 01/29/21$950$6,6505
01/30/21 - 02/28/21$1,050$7,3505
03/01/21 - 04/04/21$950$6,6505
04/05/21 - 04/30/21$800$5,600$16,0005
05/01/21 - 05/26/21$770$5,390$16,0005
05/27/21 - 05/30/21$800$5,600$16,0005
05/31/21 - 09/02/21$770$5,390$16,0005
09/03/21 - 09/06/21$800$5,600$16,0005
09/07/21 - 10/21/21$770$5,390$16,0005

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.

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I would highly recommend this rental.

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November 2019
Rating:
5
The home was perfect for our group of 6. We used the kitchen, pool and deck constantly and all were well equipped and clean. Loved the neighborhood and proximity to Duval Street and restaurants etc. (rental agent) was great with communication and getting the pool cleaned at the last minute. I would highly recommend this rental.

Awesome house and pool!!

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June 2019
Rating:
5
Brought our 3 daughters and sons-in-law and we had plenty of room, we loved the house and the pool and the location was perfect!

We were very impressed and happy with the property.

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May 2019
Rating:
5
We are repeat Historic Hideaway clients large in part to the amazing service we get from (rental agent). He is responsive, professional and a great resource. This year, 10 of us were traveling so we stayed at Truman House. The location was fantastic and the property itself went beyond the description on the website. The house was very roomy- never making us feel we were on top of each other. The outdoor space was incredible- a lot of time was spent in, and around, the pool. We were very impressed and happy with the property.

This is a perfect family/friends home!!

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April 2019
Rating:
5
Thanks so much for providing such a fun and wonderful place to stay while in Key West. This was our first time in Key West and we had a great vacation at the Truman House. We had 8 in total and it was plenty comfortable for everyone. Our accommodations and booking agency were 5 star quality. The home was beautiful and very comfortable. We loved each room, and everyone had a favorite spot to relax. Everyone loved the pool and hot tub and we enjoyed our time on the back patio. What more could you ask for? It felt like a home away from home. Thank you for making our vacation a trip we will always remember!!

Wonderful stay in a charming, historic home

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April 2019
Rating:
4
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the Truman House. The location is in a beautiful, residential area. That said, parking was a bit of an issue because so many of the street spots were marked residential and could not be used by us. We also had an extra long passenger van to fit our group of 8, so we couldn't fit in a spot even if we found one! Luckily, there is a lot right behind the house and we were able to park for $50 for the week! The house itself fit our needs perfectly. The kids loved the pool and spent as much time as they possibly could in it! There were some pool noodles and floats that they could use as well. Everything in the house was clean, but since it is a historic home, it is old and creaky, but that's part of the charm. There was some construction noise during the weekdays since they were renovating the house across the street, but that's common around the island. All in all, we were very comfortable and the location was perfect for us! The only suggestion would be to have some shampoo for the showers and a hair dryer.

Centrally located.

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September 2018
Rating:
5
Beautiful house, well maintained, no issues. Centrally located.

We could walk to anywhere we needed.

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July 2018
Rating:
4
The house was in a perfect location. We could walk to anywhere we needed. The pool was amazing and the house was everything we needed.

The Truman House was perfect for our needs.

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May 2018
Rating:
5
The Truman House was perfect for our needs. Great location, fully outfitted for us to prepare some meals, and an awesome pool area! When we weren't enjoying the sites of Key West, were were having a great time on the back deck.

Our stay at the Truman House was excellent.

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May 2018
Rating:
5
Our stay at the Truman House was excellent. The house itself was perfect for a tropical getaway. The outside area and pool were especially relaxing. The house was stocked with everything we needed, including kitchen utensils, towels and bedding. The location of the house was perfect, as it was only a short walk to Duval Street, as well as down to the docks/water area. (rental agent) from Historic Hideaways was excellent to deal with. He made sure all of our needs were met in a timely and professional manner. I would highly recommend staying at the Truman House.

Great location and cozy house

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January 2018
Rating:
4
The house made the vacation very enjoyable. It is in a perfect location, we walked everywhere and no walk was too far from anywhere we wanted to go. The house was cozy and friendly. There were some issues with appliances and the hot tub, but they were taken care of immediately and without stress to us. The kitchen was well equipped for our cooking needs as we did cooks dinners there.

Great location.

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December 2017
Rating:
5
House was beautiful and very clean. I will stay here again. Great location.

The location was also good for us.

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November 2017
Rating:
4
The house was very nice with 2 possible master bedrooms w/ baths made it nice for our party. The home was well equipped with everything that we needed and we even found spices in the unit. The location was also good for us. The pool was awesome, house was big and clean and we had a great stay. We would come back again. Thank you owners.

Really Enjoyed Our Stay

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November 2017
Rating:
4
This was a awesome 4 bed / 3 bath home. It had everything you would need and then some with a rental. The location was good, the private pool was a plus and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. No real damage from the hurricane, just some foliage that would take time to heal. Only complaint we would have is the bedding would need to be updated in the near future. This house has 2 possible master bedrooms with en suite. We would rent again.

House was extremely nice.

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July 2017
Rating:
5
House was extremely nice. Clean upon arrival with surplus of supplies (extra towels, linens, etc). Liquor concierge service was excellent.

Terrific house for the perfect vacation

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March 2017
Rating:
5
Great location on sleepy end of William Street. Slept 2 families with 10 people comfortably. The pool and the hot tub kept the kids and parents busy and happy when we weren't out on the town. We hope to be back again soon.

Truman House was nicely laid out & well-equipped in general

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January 2017
Rating:
4
Truman House was nicely laid out & well-equipped in general. If I could criticize one thing, minor replaceables, just as non-working light bulbs or low/dead flashlight & remote-control batteries should be replaced periodically.

Nice house for 5-8 people

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January 2017
Rating:
4
Hose is walking distance to Duval Street & Mallory Square. No reserved parking, but we didn't have any problem finding close on-street parking. The house is well-equipped, in terms of kitchen appliances and tools, WiFi & cable TV (with several sets), washer/dryer, bedding, and towels. Pool and hot tub are nice. If you go out by the pool and look to the left (north-west), you can see a big iguana in top of a neighbor's tree.

We loved the house...

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January 2017
Rating:
5
We loved the house, loved the location, loved Key West and loved the people in Key West!

Historic Hideaways could not have been more helpful!

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October 2016
Rating:
5
Truman House was perfect for our college girl's reunion and 50th birthday celebration! Awesome house, lovely pool, perfect location and the staff at Historic Hideaways could not have been more helpful! A fantastic trip from making our reservation until leaving Key West - that was the only bad part...leaving!

Awesome vacation rental

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August 2016
Rating:
5
Placed centrally in old Key West the harbor and duval street are a 5 minute walk with the little white house a 10-15 min walk. There are local grocery stores so once your car is parked, you don't have to go to Public - car parking in Key West is at a premium. This house has everything - amazing pool, fabulous rooms and well appointed.

Amazing house in a great location.

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August 2016
Rating:
5
Loved staying at the Truman House. We had a great time and the location was perfect for walking to all of our destinations. The house is big and spacious and the pool area was perfect for hanging out after a day of waking around key west. If I go back to key west, I would definitely be staying here again.

We had a fantastic time and look forward to planning another trip with Historic Hideaways!

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July 2016
Rating:
5
(rental agent) with Historic Hideaways was great in helping me plan our stay. Always available for questions. Had a party of ten and the home and bedrooms were spacious, along with the kitchen and dining area. The pool and hot tub were great and the patio area was nice for bbq'ing. We had a fantastic time and look forward to planning another trip with Historic Hideaways!

I loved the cozy feel of the house.

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June 2016
Rating:
5
The house was very clean & perfect for our group of 8 adults. The backyard was our own little oasis to swim, hangout, bbq, & just chill. The location was perfect!! A 5 minute walk to the Marina or 5 minute walk to Duval. I loved the cozy feel of the house. The upstairs suite was very warm for me, but the couple staying in it didn't mind.

We are very happy with the home...

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March 2016
Rating:
5
We are very happy with the home, location & quality of service from Historic Hideaways. (rental agent) always responds immediately to our concerns, not matter how minor they are. Our only suggestion is that maybe the twin bed mattresses in the first floor bedrooms could be upgraded.

Great Family Winter Break

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February 2016
Rating:
5
Get away from the snow with 8 adults and 1 grandchild. Our 3 year old grandson says everyday that he misses Florida. The pool & spa were a huge hit with all. Found time to enjoy many of the Key West restaurants, but cooking at our 'home' and dining on the patio was the very best. (rental agent) at Historic Hideaways was great! Will return.

Truman House

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December 2015
Rating:
5
The house was very clean and close to Duval Street, could walk almost everywhere from here. The pool area was sufficient and it came with a Barbecue Grill which we used often. Definitely a nice place to go with friends or family.

THE HOME MET OUR EXPECTATIONS.

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December 2015
Rating:
4
THE HOME MET OUR EXPECTATIONS. CLEAN , NICE AND COZY ATMOSPHERE. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE 8 OF US WHO CAME DOWN TO CELEBRATE MY HUSBANDS 60TH BIRTHDAY. THE POOL AND JACUZZI WERE A GREAT GATHERING POINT. THE LOCATION WAS PERFECT FOR WALKING ANYWHERE WE NEEDED TO GO. FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE DUVAL ST. NOISE AND CLOSE ENOUGH FOR THE DUVAL CRAWL BACK TO THE HOUSE. LOL !!! DOING BUSINESS WITH (rental agent), AT HISTORIC HIDEAWAYS , WAS A PLEASURE.

I would definitely rent from Historic Hideaways again

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September 2015
Rating:
4
We were having a family reunion and I had chosen Key West. I looked at a number of venues hotels, condos, and houses. I settled on the Truman House because of its location and amenities.The actual deciding factor was the back yard pool and spa. It turns out that 75% of our at home time was spent on the deck or in the pool. The house provided us with enough sleeping accommodations and bathrooms. I think I would recommend that the agency give the renters a walk thru on arrival we had several small issues and someone came over to show us the answers but I think they could have been done more easily from the start. All in all a suitable property for a large or extended family like ours.We used the gas grill and the kitchen sparingly and we wandered the town daily and took one of the adventure tours. I can tell you that based on my experience I would definitely rent from Historic Hideaways again

Rent it for the back yard

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September 2015
Rating:
5
We had our 2nd Annual Family Gathering at the Truman House in Key West last weekend and it met and in many cases exceeded our expectations. The house met the diverse needs of 10 people from ages 7 - 77 but if you are renting the house the pool are is its real high point. We spent 75% of our at home time on the deck and in the pool and spa area. Plenty of pool toys of all kinds but its a swimmers pool not a lot of standing around area. We never did figure out how deep the far end of the pool was.

Transformed our experience of Key West

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April 2015
Rating:
5
We are frequent visitors to Key West, where we usually get a tiny hotel room and spend all of our time out of the room. For a special occasion, we brought the kids, spouses, and a grandchild and stayed at Truman House for over a week. It was a delight. Room for everyone, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, beautifully equipped kitchen, two living/family rooms so we were not all jammed together. Plus pool, deck, outdoor dining, lounge chairs. We chatted around the pool, swam, and relaxed. It was terrific to have a lovely spot to come "home" to. And not to have to eat all meals out.

Loved everything!

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March 2015
Rating:
5
Truman House was a joy! Location was perfect - convenient to everything. Pool was wonderful. Lots of living space - front porch, back deck, living room and a nice gathering space/dining room. Our rental agent recommended Kwest Liquors - they delivered our alcoholic beverages to the house and even put a bag of ice in the freezer!! Ready to go when we arrived. When we had a small mechanical problem - someone was there almost immediately to make the repairs.

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