photos by Barry Fitzgerald
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Situated in the heart of Old Town Key West on historic Simonton Street, this spectacular Balcony Terrace Suites vacation rental property encompasses the entire 2nd and 3rd floors of the large Victorian home known as The Watson House the main property in the Grande Dame Estate. Balcony Terrace Suites provides approximately 1700 Square feet of interior living space. This luxury unit also offers spacious covered terraces overlooking the courtyard garden, Jacuzzi, and pool and a large porch with historic street view.
This luxury 2 floor condominium suite offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms. The second floor comprises the bedroom suites. Bedrooms are all styled differently. The front bedroom has a queen size bedroom and French doors that open to a porch that spans the entire width of the home and overlooks historic Simonton Street. The west side bedroom features a queen size four poster bed, the east side bedroom features queen size white wicker bed and vintage wicker furnishings, and the pool side bedroom features a king size bed and French doors that open to a large covered terrace the overlooks the pool, Jacuzzi and back courtyard.
The 3rd floor offers a pent-house entertainment area with full kitchen and dining areas. There is also a sitting area with a queen sleeper sofa. The focus of the room is the media area with lounging sofa and large screen TV. The scene is set with beautiful hardwood floors and double sets for French doors that open to another verandah.
This property is best suited for adults. Older children (pre-teen or older) or infants are appropriate for the unit. Only well behaved children are welcome, absolutely no rough-housing. This property is not child-proof. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian. This unit sleeps 8 maximum.
Bedding Summary:
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2nd Floor – 1 King size bed and 3 Queen size beds
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3rd Floor – Penthouse room – Queen sleeper sofa
Amenities: Upscale renovation. Shared use of swimming double level swimming pool in courtyard below, 2 large private back decks (one on 2nd and one on 3rd floor) overlooking the swimming pool, courtyard and gardens. A large 2nd floor front porch spans the entire width of the house. Penthouse room on the 3rd floor staged as a recreation room with large screen TV and lounging sofa. Fully equipped kitchen on the 3rd floor, central a/c, cable TV, stereo washer / dryer. Linens and towels are provided.
Activities: Heart of Key West's designated historic district. Duval Street is less than one block away. Walk to all old town features, no need for a car. Close to Mallory Square, and a few short streets from Historic Seaport and shopping. Sailing, boating, diving, museums, nightlife, family activities. Conveniently located to Fausto's Fine Food Palace gourmet grocery shopping with excellent wine selection, sushi deli, and butcher. Close to shopping, art galleries, museums and a variety of locally favorite and fine dining restaurants, coffee shops. Close to adventures and activities including sailing, boating, diving, museums, nightlife. Close to the beach.
Area: Just a ‘stones throw’ block from Duval St. A few short blocks(remember it takes 3 to 4 Key West streets to make a city block) from the Key West Historic Seaport harbor where the boats are docked. Close to Mallory Square and sunset celebration, Old Town Key West retailers. Heart of Key West's designated Historic Seaport District. This popular and famous neighborhood has many alluring Victorian Homes and cottages. It has the famous Old Town Key West waterfront and lower Duval Street with waterfront restaurants and bars, retail stores, museums, fishing and sailing charters..
Restrictions: Smoke Free House. Only well behaved children are welcome. This property is not "child-proof. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian. Absolutely no pets - please don't ask.
Note: If you do have a larger family group, or younger children, please consider renting the entire Watson House or Grande Dame Estate. It may also be possible to rent just the first, second, and third floors of the main house on the estate.
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