Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Key West villa, you'll find Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches. Mallory Square and Southernmost Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mallory Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
South Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Southernmost Point - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Willie T's - 4 min walk
Margaritaville - 4 min walk
Garbo's Grill - 4 min walk
Jack Flats - 4 min walk
Wendy's - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval!
- Secret Villa I -
A Newly Renovated, Private Sanctuary, Centrally Located off of Duval Street with your very own private pool. Secret Villa I is available for rent exclusively on VRBO and HomeAway. We have recently completed a total update of the Secret Villa I kitchen and bathrooms to match the beauty of her sister property, Secret Villa II. Please Note there is a Security Camera On the Front porch. Please Contact the Property Manager To Have It Disconnected if you Wish
Secret Villa I is the perfect vacation rental for discerning, upscale clientele. The property is a newly renovated 3BR, 3BA home with a heated pool situated in the heart of old town on a quiet and private lane. The fenced-in private pool is surrounded by lush gardens, natural vegetation, and tropical canopies, providing our guests with the privacy and intimacy that Key West visitors are looking for. Newly renovated inside and out so that you and your party experience Key West in a clean & comfortable environment where everything is just right.
If you are looking for additional accommodations our sister property Secret Villa II is available in the same compound. Please see our VRBO listing #692758 for availability.
- The Location -
SVI is just 1.5 blocks from Key West's most famous party area - Duval Street! Enjoy the hustle and bustle of live music and world renowned restaurants, then you and your party can retire to SVI's private, fence enclosed sanctuary.
SVI is conveniently located on a private lane just off Simonton, between Southard and Fleming (just behind the Marquesa Hotel). It’s an extremely unique location for such a large Villa. SVI provides the convenience of being within walking distance to all the action Old Town has to offer, while still allowing guests to retreat to the sanctuary, a much more tranquil atmosphere that only a home on a quiet Key West lane can provide. Although a driveway is provided, most guests find they leave the keys at home and instead walk or bike to local attractions - fine dining, bars, galleries, nightlife, shopping, museums, and much, much more! And although the heated pool may encourage you to relax and sunbathe at home, three of the most popular Key West beaches are within a minute's bike ride.
Please note - one mid-sized car or small SUV can comfortably fit in the driveway.
- Secret Villa I is a Healthy Environment Experience -
Anyone who has traveled in the tropics knows humidity is the enemy, quickly turning even elegant venues into musty unhealthy experiences. No matter how much a place is cleaned or overly scented with perfumes to hide the problem, the only way to have a healthy house is to address humidity and air quality head on!
At Secret Villa I, the entire structure has been renovated including the air quality and air handling equipment. All furniture, draperies, mattresses, pillows and linens are clean and new. All duct work was either replaced or cleaned with eco-friendly antimicrobial agents. The HVAC system includes HEPA filtration and whole house dehumidification. The house has hurricane impact windows and doors that seal in the low humidity and HEPA-clean air making it pleasant throughout the entire house.
Also while guests may smoke their Havana cigars out by the pool, we have a “No Smoking” policy inside the house. The result is an extraordinarily healthy environment where guests wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to meet the day!
- The Accommodations -
All SVI rooms are large and comfortable making the house a perfect getaway for 2 to 3 couples. The 2nd floor has 2 master bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom - one with a California King bed and the other with a King bed. The upstairs bedrooms share a large outside porch where guests can enjoy a late night glass of wine while watching the night sky and taking in a cool evening breeze. The first floor bedroom shares a bath with the living room and comes furnished with a Queen sized bed. The first floor bedroom is perfect for in-laws or grandparents that may be part of your vacation party.
All beds have recently been updated with double pillow tops, ultra luxurious, extra firm mattresses. All bedrooms include extra soft, high thread count sheets with 6 pillows, a comforter, extra sheets, blankets, towels, dark make-up removing towels, a ceiling fan, black-out curtains, smoke detector, safe, and flat screen cable TV. Every convenience has been thought-of and added, including even small conveniences such as powerstrips with USB connections on both sides of the bed. Although designed for 3 couples, the living room also includes a full-sized pullout bed.
- The Private Pool -
One of the highlights of this home is the private pool area. Fully fenced and surrounded by lush tropical greenery for safety and complete privacy, this will undoubtedly be a primary gathering place for your group. The comfortable chaise lounges can be pulled into the sun or the shade right beside the pool. Sun bathing can be on the upper terrace or poolside, and multiple pool towels are provided.
The pool area includes a propane grill for an outdoor BBQ by the pool. Enjoy the view from the upper terrace that overlooks the rooftops and the trees of Old Town, or mix-up some much-deserved cocktails in the blender as you watch the rest of your group play in the pool and the burgers cook on the grill.
- The Living Area & Kitchen -
Secret Villa I boasts an extra large living room with high ceilings and luxurious modern furnishings including a 60” LED HDTV with premium Cable. Secure 100MB/s high-speed internet with wifi is available throughout the property. Floor to ceiling double french doors allow natural light to pour into the first floor all day while blackout curtains provide privacy at night. A full complement of games are located in the credenza under the living room TV (i.e. Poker chip set and playing cards, Clue, Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity, Yahtzee, Scrabble, etc.).
Amateur and master chefs alike will love their cooking experience in the fully equipped and spacious kitchen. If you enjoy staying in and creating your own meals, every high-end modern kitchen appliance can be found right in the comfort of your vacation home. The kitchen includes state of the art appliances and all of the tools and utensils you will need to prepare a meal at home when taking a break from the restaurant options of Key West. Open shelving allows guests to easily select the right wine, beer, or cocktail glass for your own happy hour (blender provided!). The outdoor patio, accessible from either the kitchen or living room, has seating for eight.
Conveniently located at the end of the kitchen is a state-of-the-art, over-sized washer and dryer, making laundry tasks quick, easy, and finished while you’re out and about enjoying the town.
- Summary -
SVI is more than fantastic – instead it’s actually JUST RIGHT! Newly renovated, clean, comfortable, spacious, private, lush, and centrally located.
Secret Villas Key West is proud to represent this paradise home and to provide you with the vacation experience you’ve always wanted and deserved.
Property manager
Jim Heslin
Languages
English
Similar properties
Secret Villa II @ Old Town: with Private Pool, close to Duval!
Secret Villa II @ Old Town: with Private Pool, close to Duval!
Note from host: Strict non-smoking policy within the house.
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,628 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 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Guests using "Instant Booking" agree that their booking may be subject to cancellation without any fees assessed to SV within 14 days of the booking.
The booking profile must also have positive reviews on VRBO. If not, guest’s booking may be subject to cancellation without any fees assessed to SV.
The profile, credit card, and phone # names must all match. If not, guest’s booking may be subject to cancellation without any fees assessed to SV.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strict non-smoking policy within the house.
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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
Secret Villa I @ Old Town Duval Key West
Secret Villa I @ Old Town Duval
Secret I @ Old Town Duval Key West
Secret I @ Old Town Duval
Frequently asked questions
How close is Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! to the airport?
This villa is 3.9 mi (8-min drive) away from the Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! to the beach?
This villa is a short 10-minute walk from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.8 mi (6-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval!?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval!?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! to downtown Key West?
This villa is 0.1 mi away from Key West.
Secret Villa I @ Old Town with Private Pool, close to Duval! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 162 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gerald K.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars
Clean and nice. Property manager was awesome. Gave great recommendations.
Gerald K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra B.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A second stay - just as good as the first.
The first time we stayed at Secret Villa I we thought we’d hit the jackpot. On our second stay we found it just as lovely as the first. The location is superb, just steps from Duval St but in such a peaceful little tucked away position. The management team are excellent and super helpful when we had any problems. There was a problem with the kitchen sink which they were bending over backwards to fix but as it was 4th July weekend it was impossible. The neighbourhood is gorgeous to walk around and everything is on the doorstep. The only noise was from early morning deliveries to the nearby hotel but I suspect this is the case everywhere in KW. It didn’t bother us much at all. The kitchen is really well equipped and we spent lots of time in the house and lounging by the pool watching the iguanas. A really lovely stay once again. Hope to be back again in the future.
Alexandra B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dale V.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home! Great location
As close to perfect as you will find. Pool is fabulous. When we return to Key West we will definitely stay here again.
Dale V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon G.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
1st time to the Keys
Absolutely wonderful. Comfy beds, biking/walking distance to everything. Having a pool to cool off in after a long day was the best! Paul was the perfect host, making sure we had everything we needed. Can’t wait for a return trip!
Shannon G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
GAY F.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than described
We had an excellent stay at this property in Key West. It was exactly as described and even more. Our house was very, very responsive to any question that we had. You could not have a better stay in a better location in Key West. We recommend it to anyone.
GAY F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further, stay at the Secret Villa I!!!
The Secret Villa I is such a great place to stay while in Key West. Paul met us when we arrived and showed us around the villa and provided a list of his favorites on the island. He was always a text away and very accommodating. We had three couples and had plenty of room and enjoyed the pool everyday. The Secret Villa is in an excellent location and you can walk to most places, ride the bikes provided or tool around the island in a rental golf cart, which we did and loved. There is a parking spot in front of the villa which is an added bonus!We would definitely return to Secret Villa I!
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie A.
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Perfect place. Great hosts. We had a wonderful time!
Julie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Week trip with the girls
Perfect location, house was beautiful and the private pool was perfect size for us four. Walking distance to Duval but in a very quiet area. Property manager was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Wendy R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracy V., Howell, NJ. USA
Apr 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Perfect location and beautiful, clean home. Quick response when we were in need of anything.
Tracy V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
Mar 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brief Break
The property manager was excellent and very thoughtful, meeting us on site to make certain that everything was in order. His dining & activity recommendations were on point!! Highly recommended.
Peter M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz L., Kansas City, mo
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay and Location
Location was perfect- we were able to walk everywhere and did not need a car. Place was beautiful, plenty of space for 6 adults. Beds were very comfortable. The pool was such a treat to end each day. Property manager was super responsive and accommodating. Perfect stay.
Liz L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom T.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
exceeded our expectations
We stayed 4 nights everything was perfect. the pool was the perfect size for us, the house was clean and very comfortable. This house is in the perfect location no need for rental car it is a close walk to everything. WE will be back for sure
Great location for walking to restaurants, shopping, and grocery store. Yet you were in a quiet residental area.Large comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen was well stocked. Lacking nothing! We would stay here again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mara A.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mara A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Secret Villa 10 out of 10.
The Secret Villa 1 is a perfect location for exploring all Key West has to offer. You do not need a car or even a golf cart. Grocery store a block away. House is like a home away from home. Has everything you need from all the linens and toiletries to kitchen items and even games. We loved the outdoor space even though the weather was a little cool for the pool. You cannot go wrong with this property. The owner was faboulous and made sure we had everything we needed. We loved everything about it!!!
Tim M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittanie R.
Jan 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brittanie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trina C.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
This place truly was a “secret villa” nestled close to everything by a short walk while offering privacy and seclusion simultaneously! The house was beautifully appointed with everything needed for girl’s long weekend! Would definitely return to this gem of a spot!
Trina C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Brian T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jerry K.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Stay at Secret Villa 1
What a fantastic property! Great space! Heated pool was perfect! Superb location - truly within walking distance of everything!
Jerry K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Loved the house and location and pool is “key”
Mike S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Boating event
The property manager was named Lola and she is awesome! The very few things that weren't perfect were made up 100% by her great attitude and willingness to help.
It was a great experience, would go again...
Matt C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan T.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First Fantasy Fest
Loved the location. Short walks to everything. The beds were very comfortable. We loved the relaxing private patio area and the various amenities that were offered. Lola was a fabulous hostess!! She was readily available for any questions, concerns or needs. Always wearing a friendly smile.
Susan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
David E.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Keywest Fun
Beautiful property. Tucked away from the main road. Outside pool was perfect to cool off in. Large bedrooms and comfy furniture. Well stocked kitchen.