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Property Description

Tropical Cottage is a quintessential 1930s-era Conch bungalow, lovingly renovated with contemporary island elegance. The sage-green exterior blends Caribbean and Victorian influences: crisp white trim, abundant windows, and black Bahamian shutters. This charming cottage is set back from the street and shaded by gardens, mature palms, and gumbo limbo trees in a quiet, upscale, gated complex of six historic Old Key West vacation rentals. The spacious pea-gravel courtyard boasts tropical landscaping, coral and rock hardscaping, and stone walkways leading to the shared pool area.Sip Cafe Cubano on the private back deck as Caribbean breezes rustle palm fronds. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the modern kitchen. Dine alfresco when nights are fragrant with jasmine and frangipani. Relax poolside with a Margarita. The central common area, with a pool, picnic tables, and gas grill, is shared by guests of this upscale 6-plex. Theres also a shared laundry area with commercial washers & dryers.Stroll to great seafood, fine dining, beaches, and iconic attractions like the KW Butterfly & Nature Museum, Southernmost Point, Higgs Beach, and West Martello Tower. After a day at the beach, shower off in either of two hot-water outdoor showers. Street parking is available. Tropical Cottage is ideal for families, groups of friends, couples, and snowbirds. The home has an all-new water filtration system. Living:The bright, contemporary living space has polished, rich wood flooring, which imbues a warm island vibe. The driftwood gray interior pops with accents of white and cream. Relax on the plush sofa or armchairs to socialize, read, or stream your favorite shows on the wall-mounted SmartTV with Roku. Stylish coffee tables, lamps, a ceiling fan, and large windows enhance the space. This living space has French doors, which open to a private deck with alfresco dining. Just off the primary bedroom is a sunroom/breakfast nook with extra living space. This bonus room offers multi-purpose space (TV lounge/office/kid or teen space) and has a private entrance from the courtyard. This cozy room has an authentic island vibe with colorful mosaic floors, a wall of windows, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioner. Relax on the key-lime colored loveseat to stream movies on the Smart TV. The dinette can seat two or more.Kitchen/Dining:The open-concept kitchen/living space makes for easy entertaining and socializing. The sleek, fully-stocked modern kitchen has cream-colored, custom hardwood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless appliances, including a glass-top electric stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, full-size fridge, and farmhouse-style island sink. Prepare a tropical feast after a day at the beach! Open the French doors for a seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining space. The deck dining table has an adjustable umbrella. There are poolside picnic tables in the common area and a dinette in the breakfast nook.Bedrooms/Baths:Tropical Cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The livingroom has a twin size sleeper sofa. Both air-conditioned bedrooms have tile floors and ceiling fans. Both sparkling-clean, beautifully remodeled bathrooms have watersaving toilets, toiletries, and hairdryers.The primary bedroom has a King bed, matching nightstands with lamps, a bureau, a closet, and an ensuite bathroom. This primary bathroom has a walk-in, glass door shower with a rain showerhead and hand-held shower wand. Theres an oversized, single-sink white granite vanity. The guest bedroom has two twin beds, a nightstand with lamp, a bureau and access to a hallway bathroom with a glass door shower and an oversized, single-sink white granite vanity.Two refreshing outdoor showers offer rustic tropical serenity, perfect for rising off the sand or chlorine after a day of island fun. Outdoor Amenities:A tall exterior fence, lush gardens, mature trees, and gardens provide privacy, security, and a peaceful, tropical ambiance. Enjoy a private dining space on your fenced back deck. This shaded dining space seats six.A garden courtyard and whitewashed fence buffer your private hideaway from a central common area. Cool off in the sparkling blue swimming pool, or doze poolside on a cushioned lounge chair. This swimming pool will delight families, children, the very young, and the young at heart. The poolside deck features a gas grill and two wrought-iron picnic tables with seating for eight or more. Gather for an afternoon cookout in paradise! Mature palms, mango trees, and vibrant bougainvillea shade the pool deck.Since laundry never sleeps (even when you're on vacation), the common area offers a laundry shed with two commercial washers and two commercial dryers. Discover the ultimate amenity: stroll just two blocks to Higgs Beach. Dip your toes in the emerald ocean. Collect seashells and savor serene Caribbean sunsets in pink, violet, and gold hues. Park your car in shaded street parking spots out front. Stroll or bike to attractions.