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Summary

Welcome to The Mermaid & Alligator, a charming 3.5-star guesthouse in the heart of Key West. With its quirky name and friendly atmosphere, this guesthouse offers an authentic Florida Keys experience. Located near Duval Street, The Mermaid & Alligator puts you within easy reach of the area's many attractions, including the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, and the historic Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum.

Highlights

  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage

Property Description

Near Duval Street. Located in Key West (Old Town Key West), The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Beach.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Saint Mary Star of the Sea - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Cemetery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Firehouse Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Duval Street - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Kite House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
City Zoo Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Studios of Key West - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Burlesque Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Donkey Milk House - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Florida Keys Beaches - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Mermaid & Alligator is Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

Amenities

  • Others
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Concierge services
    • Daily
    • Front desk (limited hours)
    • Garden
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Luggage storage
    • Number of outdoor pools - 1
    • Off-street parking
    • Outdoor furniture

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Property Description

Near Duval Street. Located in Key West (Old Town Key West), The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Beach.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Saint Mary Star of the Sea - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Cemetery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Key West Firehouse Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Duval Street - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Kite House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
City Zoo Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Studios of Key West - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Burlesque Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Donkey Milk House - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Florida Keys Beaches - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Mermaid & Alligator is Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

Property Rules

Check-In

Check-in time: From 3:00 PM To 6:00 PM

Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Special Instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Minimum Age: 21

Check-Out

Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Fees

Mandatory Fees:

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Policies

Know Before You Go:

  • Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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