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Home away from home!

Golf vacation home near Smathers Beach

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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6810 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Place, Key West Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Key West

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Key West vacation home, you'll be steps from Key West Golf Club and within a 15-minute walk of Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden. Lower Keys Medical Center and Florida Keys Community College Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Key West Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Florida Keys Community College - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Key West Naval Station - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hogfish Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hole Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Boy Taqueria & Tequila - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toasted Coconut - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from home!

Located in the gated community of the Key West Golf Club, enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed back porch overlooking the 2nd fairway of the golf course before heading to the pool or gym, which is just out the front door and across the street. It's steps away from a golfer's paradise and a short 20 minute drive into downtown for shopping, entertainment and good eats or about the same time to bike to the beach.

This vintage Floridian designed townhouse features a larger floor plan, with a kitchen bump out for a spacious dining area. There are 2 bedrooms (one queen bed and one full bed) and 1 full bath upstairs, with a half bathroom downstairs. The pullout couch in the living room can sleep an additional 2 guests. With it's unique Spanish tiled flooring, bamboo and palm touches with classic Audubon prints throughout, you will feel that you're staying in a true Hemingway hideaway.

The kitchen includes a full sized refrigerator, stove/oven, utensils, plates, ice machine, microwave and dishwasher.

Other amenities include an in-unit washer and dryer in the 2nd bedroom, pillows, air conditioning, wifi, bath and beach towels, bed sheets and blankets, a TV in the living room and master bedroom. There is also 24-hour security.

You will have access to two street parking spots for the townhouse, if you have a third vehicle it can be parked on College Road outside the club entrance.

I live in the adjacent townhouse with my dog, Norman should any issues arise during your stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 810 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $150 per pet, per month

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home Away From Home! Key West
Home Away From Home! Private vacation home
Home Away From Home! Private vacation home Key West

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home away from home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home away from home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Home away from home! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4 mi (10-min drive) from Florida Keys Beaches and 3.6 mi (9-min drive) from Smathers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Home away from home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home away from home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home away from home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Home away from home! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Home away from home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Home away from home! to downtown Key West?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Key West.

Home away from home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stock Island

Nice place and the owner Steve was great
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BEST!

Renting The Flamingos Nest was the best VRBO experience ever. The owner Steve was great with communication and the entire process was easy and stress-free. The property was even nicer than the pictures show and perfect for 4 adults to share. Beds were comfortable and plenty of linens and towels were provided. All of the appliances were in great condition and worked really well and the washer and dryer were super fast and we didn't have to go home with dirty laundry. The Key West Golf Club is a quiet and serene community with great amenities and the beautiful pool is literally right across the street from the house. Parking was very convenient and there were always spaces available in front of the property. Everyone that worked in the gate house was super-friendly and we loved the extra sense of security that the roaming guards in golf carts provided. We rented scooters from Conch Scooters (very reasonable and they delivered and picked up right in front of the house!) and getting the proper temporary parking permits for the KWGC was super easy. The location is great - very convenient to get to all the action (less than 10 minutes from Old Town.) There is nothing negative I could say about our 10 days spent at Steve's place and we are already making plans to stay there again. You won't regret staying at The Flamingos Nest!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome rental

This is a very nice property. The owner, Steve, was very friendly and helpful! We were able to get groceries delivered from Publix very easily and Uber pickups within ~5m of ordering. The pool is beautiful. Loved having the in condo laundry available. Restaurants in Stock Island are great. We loved the Hurricane Hole and the restaurants//happy hours at the Perry Inn. Very comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Steve was a wonderful host, the condo was perfect, it had everything that we needed. The area was perfect close to Key West and other attractions. My daughter and I loved going to the big pool everyday about a 5 minute walk away. Everyone was friendly made you feel at home. We could have stayed longer we hated to leave we enjoyed it so much. Next time we come to Key West we are going to stay at Steve place again next time longer. Thank you Steve for sharing your home with us. Thanks, Patsy and Casey
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true Key West gem

It didn’t take long before we realized how great we had it at this property. The shade on the property was very nice and the interior well thought out - decor in step with the KW vibe. With quick access to downtown, we could be in the thick of it or stay in the club gates and choose to be far away from the action. It was so quiet at night for how many homes. There is a nice pool and small fitness area that is open late. Steve was resourceful about where to go and where to avoid .Even though he lived next door and was home a lot, we didn’t talk much. It was nice to know he was there if we needed him for any problem. But there wasn’t a problem. The whole area is gated and we always felt safe and secure at all times for my wife and three girls that went. We slept with the doors and windows open before it really started getting toasty and they demanded air conditioning. There is something about the KW breeze that’s hard to beat. Keep in mind the mowers on the golf course or the roosters will wake you up early. We have been to The Keys several times and this property at the Key West Golf Club is by far our number one. Even though the KWKC area is geared more towards adults than kids (maybe that’s obvious) there was no complaints at all with what we experienced during our ten days at this property.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a great place

First of all, Steve was fantastic. He gave great instructions and was just really nice and helpful and I very much appreciated him. The place is very nice, and the pool is right across the street. It's on the golf club with 24/7 security so we felt very safe the whole time and with our young kids with us, that gave us great peace of mind. The only downside, if you can call it that, is getting to downtown Key West where pretty much all the activities are. It's about a 20-30 minute drive once you find parking. But, not terrible. This was our third time visiting Key West and the first time we didn't stay near Duval St. I felt like there was a different vibe not staying in Key West proper but some days it was nice to escape the madness of downtown Key West and come back to the quiet confines of the golf club. So like my title, it was overall a great place and I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Recommended highly.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful quite location. I’m luckily enough to be a key west local. Steve was a great host with a wonderful home. Very peaceful. My partner and I will be staying there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Key West Golf Club

Steve was a fantastic host! He was quick to communicate, gave great suggestions and was a very gracious host. We loved riding bikes around the golf club and our kids loved the pool! It was quiet, felt very safe and was definitely a relaxing vacation for our whole family. The location was fantastic as well with beaches, airport and shopping within 10 minutes drive. Only slight disappointment was the cleanliness of the place when we arrived, but the positives definitely made up for that! Don't think twice - book this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020