Perfect Location with view of ocean and a heated pool
Great stay. Truman Annex centrally located. Easy walk to Fort Zach, Duval, Mallory Square, etc. Beautiful side streets, but gates close at 6- so only Whitehead (main) entrance open after that. Great space planning at Villa! Big room- cozy 3rd floor:)
What a great location with great views west across the park from one of the 3 decks....we watched the sun set every night from the third floor deck-amazing views. Great access to Duval and nearby restaurants without being in the middle of the craziness. Quiet walkable neighborhood with driveway room for one car...even though our Van/RV did not fit the owner found us a spot nearby. Great place!!
What a beautiful house! Everything was neat as a pin and the backyard pool was a hit with the grandkids.The top floor bedroom was perfect for the new parents and baby. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you would need - including spices. The location is within walking distance of most attractions. We walked to Fort Zachery State Park and many other spots. Ron was a gem to work with. This is on our list to return to.
This is one of the best places to watch the sunset on the island. They are a little strict on parking, but the homeowner was extremely helpful with other options. This was our 1st time staying in the Truman Annex, and it did not disappoint. Till next time Key West...
I hope to return in 2 years to sharet the wonderful house with my family again. I will never forget our times around the pool, eating on the screened porch, or the incredible views from the upper 2 porches. A broken stove and a covid amuck could not shake the joy of this house.
Last and only previous time we went to Key
West we stayed in a hotelâŠ.
What a huge difference a stay in a Home is. Especially a high end home in the Truman Annex with over the top views and a private pool to boot..
Owner very hands on in a good way, called me to make sure all was ok at the start, then called night before we were to leave to let us know we could sleep in if we like as the cleaners would not be there till the next afternoon.
I have stayed in many VRBO but this was a first.
I have nothing but praise for this gem of a home.
Highlights: Close walkable proximity to downtown and parks. Heated Pool and screened lanai area are very nice. Second and Third floor verandas best for watching sunsets. Suitably outfitted kitchen. The Beds are comfortable. Owner is directly very responsive and accommodating.
Challenges/quirks: Parking lot behind property can be a bit noisy and busy evenings & weekends. Gated driveway a bit narrow if you have a wide vehicle.
We rented this house for Christmas 2015 with our extended family (7 of us). A Christmas tree and decorations were provided by the owner and I can not say enough about how nice that was of them to do that for our two young boys. This house is HUGE and has lots of space. It's really nice to feel like you have your own space when you need a little decompress time. They provide plenty of towels, sheets, pillows, a full size, new washer/dryer set, and a really GREAT pool. The screened-in porch is wonderful for enjoying dinner or a relaxing breakfast. I think the best part is watching the cruise ships dock in the morning and enjoying a cocktail while watching the beautiful sunsets. Our family truly enjoyed this home.
The only suggestions I would give the owner is to talk to their cleaning crew about cleaning the floors. They were really gross. Our socks and feet were always dirty. One other suggestions is leaving some sort of instructions on how to use the very complicated whole house audio system along with the multiple T.V. systems (cable and satellite). Luckily, my husband is tech-savey so he was able to get us going and enjoying our Jimmy Buffett music while hanging at the pool.
Overall, this house is great. We will be back because you can't beat the location and the view of the ocean/sunset is extremely rare for Key West and well-worth the money spent. Until next time....
While we enjoyed our stay in Key West, not so much at this property. It all started when we didnât get the check in info until a hour before taking possession, which caused much stress. The pictures of this property are misleading - third bedroom is in the attic and barely useable. The first floor, especially the porch, is in dire need of a deep cleaning. Our feet were black on our first day! The pool wasnât cleaned until a week and a half into our stay. The gas grill had no propane and we had to supply that ourselves - this has never happened to us in all our years renting. The owner also needs to make some cabinets available for renters to store food. Overall all we were pretty disappointed in this property especially given the rate we paid!
LOVED staying at this beautiful, well-equipped and very comfortable home. Great location, super-friendly and quick-to-respond owner. Memories to last a lifetime!
The Truman Annex is a great location. Short walk to Duval St. The house was great.Very well equipped. No hassle experience. Owner is extremely conscientious. We were very pleased with everything.
Property was exactly as advertised. Bright, clean and centrally located. No car is needed as all the major Key West attractions are easily reached by foot, bicycle or Uber. The owner/property manager was very communicative and accessible. This was a spectacular place for our Key West stay.
Beautiful property. Problem is that it is a 2 bedroom home advertised as a 3 bedroom. The third âbedroom â is an attic space that might work for kids but not for adults.
This is the perfect family neighborhood. It is in Truman Annex, which is essentially a quiet enclave three blocks from the Duval Street action. It abuts Taylor Park, the best snorkeling, beach, and place for an early morning run in Key West. The property was perfect for five of us.
Had a wonderful stay. The property is large, well maintained and close to all that Key West has to offer. The Truman Annex area is lovely and safe. It is walkable to almost anywhere on the island! Would certainly recommend this location and property for couples or a family. Quiet, pool is heated, screened back porch is wonderful. Really no negatives.
This is a beautiful spacious home. Itâs extremely well equipped and while a few things are showing signs of age that didnât detract from our enjoyment. We enjoyed views of the ocean and sunsets from the two large rear upstairs decks. The location is perfect, set in Trumanâs annex itâs a quiet, peaceful refuge from the bustle of Duval Street, but when you want that bustle the bars and restaurants which make Key West such a fun place are only minutes walk away.
Very few negatives: the pool could have been a few degrees warmer and the entrance gates and driveway were extremely narrow, making parking a large car a little challenging.
Overall we loved staying here and will definitely return.
I did a ladyâs getaway with my daughters and mother. This house was wonderful with a great location. House is within walking distance to Duval yet nice and private. I like to cook and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware, and grill available. On long days of shopping and taking in the sites I loved relaxing by the pool.
The ease of talking to management to make the reservation was very easy. I am looking forward to my next visit to Ocean Paradise as it truly is paradise.
My family and I absolutely loved staying in this beautiful Key West home. Located in Truman Annex (a quiet, private community in Old Town Key West), the location is perfect for whatever you wish to do during your Key West experience. Ocean Paradise has gorgeous views from the 3rd level balcony, a wonderful screened-in porch on the main level (perfect for al fresco dining), and an incredible pool area with a larger than expected private pool and stunning landscaping that provides both shade and privacy. The home's interior is both spacious and functional, including lovely furnishings and everything you need for a memorable vacation in beautiful Key West.
Just as important to us was the ease in managing our visit to Ocean Paradise. The owner and his staff were absolutely incredible to work with throughout the entire rental process. We had originally scheduled our visit for the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday week. However, a need arose which required us to cancel that planned stay. The property owner was gracious enough to work with us in our desire to reschedule our visit for May 2015, demonstrating a focus on and respect for his guests throughout the entire process.
Our Key West vacation, and specifically our week-long stay in Ocean Paradise, was undoubtedly a memorable experience for me, my husband and our two adult children (as well as the little "furry" member of our family who also joined us for our Key West adventure). We will be returning to Key West, and when we do, Ocean Paradise will be our chosen "home away from home" during our stay!