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Authors of Key West Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Duval Street

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Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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725 White St. & Petronia, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Duval Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Southernmost Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mallory Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Hellman, Ground Floor, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Library, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Library, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Herlihy, Ground Floor, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wilder, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Wilder, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Poet, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Poet, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Kirkwood, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Kirkwood, 2nd Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Williams Cottage, Stand Alone | Living area | TV

Williams Cottage, Stand Alone

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone | Living room | TV

Hemingway Cottage, Stand Alone

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Artist, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Artist, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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McCullers, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

McCullers, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Audubon, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Audubon, 2nd Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Margaret Truman, 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Harry Truman, 2nd Floor, Private Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Key West

Old Town Key West stay.Your stay at this Old Town Key West B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southernmost Point - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mallory Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Smathers Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pepe's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Raw Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Authors of Key West Guest House

3-star B&B near Duval Street
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Authors of Key West Guest House.

This 3-star Key West bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Authors of Key West Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from June to July. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed from June to July.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Authors of Key West Guest House to the airport?

Authors of Key West Guest House is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Authors of Key West Guest House?

As of Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authors of Key West Guest House on Jul 29, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Authors of Key West Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Authors of Key West Guest House.

How close is Authors of Key West Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Smathers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Authors of Key West Guest House offer free breakfast?

Authors of Key West Guest House offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Authors of Key West Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Authors of Key West Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Authors of Key West Guest House have a pool?

Authors of Key West Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Authors of Key West Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Authors of Key West Guest House to downtown Key West?

Authors of Key West Guest House is 0.6 mi away from Key West.

Authors of Key West Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kacie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and quiet. Im good walking distance to most attractions which for us was great to not have to drive much. Cute and quaint. Recommend anyone going to the keys to stay at Author's guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little slice of island paradise! The small cottage and property were nice, cozy, and a great price. Nothing fancy or brand new. We stayed in the Williams cottage and loved our own, private porch and a place to cook if we wanted to make our own meals. The property grounds were tropical with lush plants and landscaping and small pool. The property had breakfast in the morning, which was nice to have a quick bite. There was also ice with filtered water available near the office, providing convenience and keeping us hydrated without having to use a lot of water bottles. We would recommend if you’re looking for a cozy, reasonably priced space that provides a quiet, private space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joacy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the facilities, the breakfast was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really nice property. Comfortable bedding and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

The front desk staff was fantastic!! They were so friendly, helpful, and attentive. The property is in a great location for Key West. Our room was clean and the parking was great. I will say for paying more than $300 a night, I do think it is a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of all the places we stayed in Florida, Authors Guesthouse was the best. We were in the Harry Truman room, which has a very warm, cozy decor and a great balcony. It's located in a quiet, authentic, historic residential neighborhood, which is kind of far to walk from the local sites like the Hemingway House, but doable for those in reasonably good health. The door to the adjoining Margaret Truman room is quite thin, and unfortunately the guests there had the TV on the entire night, which made it a little difficult for us to sleep. That's not the hotel's fault though. Breakfast was just fine, and although we didn't use the pool, other people were having fun there. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Hemingway Cottage. It was very nice, and for the most part quiet. Its a small property thats kept clean, with gardens and a nice hot tub area with places to sit outside. Parking can be a bit challenging, but once you figure it out, its not bad. Breakfast was continental style, but we did not use it as we had our own food in the cottage. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed how accommodating the staff was. If I'm able to come back to Key West, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, hamburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom ceiling was falling down shower was not very clean property needs help beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is great! Very peaceful and clean environment; backyard has beautiful garden; swimming pool is clean; staff is friendly. Room has enough space, very cute decor and comfortable bed. Price is reasonable and all attractions are walkable distance 10-15 minutes. If you rent a bicycle, it’s even better. This property is good deal and I had amazing experience there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The room was so nice and the staff is friendly. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Lan, Millburn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay for our 50th Anniversary

Loved our one night stay in a cute blue room looking over the pool. It was on the second floor with lush tropical trees billowing over the terrace. Downstairs had more rooms and lots of tables with umbrellas and sitting areas. Everything was surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping. Wished we could have stayed longer. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable ever! Was pleasantly surprised they had a light breakfast in the morning with delish coffee. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again sometime and highly recommend to friends. Oh and btw the price was well affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwivedi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint outdated & expensive.

Needs update of electric & plumbing. We had to keep opening the toilet's back cover to put hose in correct spot and lift the handle up to fill the stool. Sweet nostalgia of 60's & 70's. No plasticware to eat continental breakfast. 7 block walk to Duval bus ride. No coffee availability after breakfast which was served from 8-10. We loved the plantings. No pool. Warm, not hot, spa. No pool. I guess the property was hit hard by past hurricane. Upstairs rooms are reached by outdoor wooden outdoor stairs. Not handicap friendly. Staff took our suitcases up. We had to bring them back down the stairs ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

fatima miya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, Close, for a Great Price

It is a very charming place and reminded me of Europe. It has a friendly atmosphere and the place can be described as cosy and comfortable. And located in old town Key West Highly close to everything . Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs soundproofing.

We stayed in the “Library.” The room was clean and spacious. However, it never is truly dark because of shutter blinds and no curtains. When the outside motion light came on due to a pedestrian, it woke us up. Even worse was the lack of soundproofing. I could hear someone open a can of soda in the room next to us. We could hear every single car. And worst of all, the rooster that crowed from 2:30-5:30 and beyond each day sounded like it was right outside the window. Something needs to be changed about the soundproofing of the rooms to make them better. Lastly, there was no silverware in the room and with the office being closed early in the evening, that was super inconvenient. If we ever return to Key West, we’d stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025