The best boutique hotel to stay at in Key West, Florida, is the historic Eden House. Originally built in 1924, it is also the oldest hotel in Key West. This charming hotel offers several different suite types for travelers and a beautiful courtyard pool with sundeck. And all the best things to do in Key West are near the Eden House – very walkable.
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Best boutique hotel in Key West, Florida: Eden House
Private front porch swings at Eden House
Normally, I prefer oceanfront properties, but could not resist the historic, charming, and intimate Eden House in Key West, Florida. How could anyone with its private front-porch swings and hammocks? This boutique hotel offers a variety of room styles from a private room to an apartment to a two-story loft to two-bedroom units. We chose one of the Eden House’s roomy apartments with a separate bedroom.
Check-in at the Eden House in Key West was fast and easy and the reception area comes with its own cat. We loved our front porch swings at Eden House – definitely added to the Key West charm. And how cool is this? Our Eden House unit came with its own shower and hammock.Full disclosure: I’m hammock-challenged…took me a couple of tries but finally got the hang of it at the Eden House. This hammock was right outside our front door. Our Eden House apartment living area featured a pullout sofa – a shared space with the kitchen. Our Eden House boutique hotel apartment came with a full refrigerator, microwave and stove top. Not that we cooked much during our Key West getaway, but was nice to bring home leftovers to enjoy. Our separate bedroom at the Eden House in Key West, Florida was very comfortable. As you’ll see in the pic, there is a window air conditioner unit. I’m not a fan (no pun intended) of having air blown right on me, but the ceiling fan cooled off our room sufficiently. Although we did have to turn the AC unit on our last night as a very lively gecko outside our unit was working on his mating call. They are so loud! Our one-bedroom suite at Eden House in Key West came with one bathroom with a shower unit (no bathtub, which was fine with us).View of the Eden House courtyard pool in Key West, Florida from the sundeck. And this is real-life. We often had the entire pool and sundeck to ourselves. We loved Eden House’s peaceful and beautiful courtyard pool, which also featured a poolside bar, hot tub, sundeck, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and poolside restrooms. Every room is just steps away. No shortage on Key West charm at the Eden House – the gazebo is located right next to the pool.We spent every morning relaxing on the Eden House sundeck overlooking the courtyard pool. We often had the place to ourselves. The Eden House sundeck comes with beach loungers as well as a patio table and chairs with an umbrella to provide sun protection. How cute (and practical) are these Eden House hotel room keys that come with bottle openers?
We would definitely stay at Eden House again the next time we visit Key West. This historic hotel is perfect if you’re looking for the more intimate and private boutique experience.
Best place to stay in Key West, Florida: The charming and historic Eden HouseThe best boutique hotel in Key West, Florida: The Eden House – view from the sundeck
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That looks beautiful. I would Love to go to the keys this summer!
What a quaint little property. You’re right, we usually opt for beachfront too, but this place is pretty hard to pass up and it looks like it has all the Key West charm you need!
We were not disappointed for choosing this place over those right on the ocean. I loved the history, relaxed vibe and that you could walk anywhere on the island.
It reminds me of Hemmingway. I always associate Key West with Hemmingway. I love that they have a resident cat. The pool and gazebo area look great, very relaxing. I would love an adult getaway here.
What a cute place to stay. I love how each unit has their own outdoor shower. This would be perfect for after spending a day at the beach. I hate tracking sand in everywhere!
Eden House looks lovely! Key West is definitely on my radar; I’m hoping to tag it on a Disney road trip one day. I’m hoping to add New Orleans to our next one, though. Whenever that happens. I’ll keep this cute hotel in mind!
I’ll be in Key West next week! I’m taking my husband all over Florida to visit my family and do some sightseeing since he’s only been to Orlando. We’re both so excited for Key West!
It has been far too long since we last stayed in Key West. I too prefer oceanfront properties but I can see why you would be drawn to Eden House. After all, water is only a short walk away in Key West. I love the traditional charm.
What a great little place. I love the hammocks and porch springs, and how unique to have the shower cubicle out there too. I love a boutique hotel that has a little character – and a cat
The Eden House looks like such a charming place to stay! I love the tropical scenery outside. It looks like you’re staying in the middle of a rainforest! My husband and I are thinking about visiting Key West this year, so we’ll have to keep this spot in mind. Thank you for sharing!
What a charming place to stay! I love the private porches with the swings – they look like a beautiful spot to relax in! Also, if there is a cat at check in I’m automatically sold! I’d love to stay here! Thanks for the great guide!
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That looks beautiful. I would Love to go to the keys this summer!
We went over Labor Day weekend and it was fabulous.
Wow that looks so inviting. Like something right out of the movies. Love it and want to be there right now.
It’s a pretty special place with very relaxing vibes.
What a great little find! I love the porches – that’s definitely my kind of vibe.
I think it was the porch and swings that first caught mu my interest. Felt like we were staying in a guest home.
Eden House looks like a beautiful place to stay. I have been thinking about visiting Key West. I will add this to my list of places to stay.
We absolutely loved it! It was charming, quiet and in a great location.
What a quaint little property. You’re right, we usually opt for beachfront too, but this place is pretty hard to pass up and it looks like it has all the Key West charm you need!
We were not disappointed for choosing this place over those right on the ocean. I loved the history, relaxed vibe and that you could walk anywhere on the island.
It reminds me of Hemmingway. I always associate Key West with Hemmingway. I love that they have a resident cat. The pool and gazebo area look great, very relaxing. I would love an adult getaway here.
Definitely a Hemmingway vibe in Key West. We toured his home (which has ~50 polydactyl cats!) as well as Sloppy Joe’s – his old watering hole.
What a cute place to stay. I love how each unit has their own outdoor shower. This would be perfect for after spending a day at the beach. I hate tracking sand in everywhere!
The Eden House had so many cute little extras that made it very special.
Eden House looks lovely! Key West is definitely on my radar; I’m hoping to tag it on a Disney road trip one day. I’m hoping to add New Orleans to our next one, though. Whenever that happens. I’ll keep this cute hotel in mind!
I’m happy we finally made it to Key West…my husband and I loved it!
Looks great! We’ve been talking about visiting Key West, I think me finding your post is a sign that we should go!
A perfect sign! We loved Key West!
I think I saw this place when I was looking into traveling to the keys. So cute!
It’s such a charming place!
I’ll be in Key West next week! I’m taking my husband all over Florida to visit my family and do some sightseeing since he’s only been to Orlando. We’re both so excited for Key West!
Awesome…enjoy! You’ll both love Key West.
Eden House looks like a lovely and relaxing place to enjoy Key West.
We loved it…felt like we were at a guest house.
We love to stay at boutique hotels. I like the relaxing vibe around the pool.
It was definitely a very relaxing vibe at the Eden House.
This looks so cute. We stayed in one in Key West as well that was just so quaint. I love Key West.
Key West is such a charming and quaint place. I love it also!
How beautiful! I’d definitely stay there. I love all the charming details, especially the porch swings, hammocks and that outdoor shower!
Those little details are what persuaded me to stay at the Eden House – and so glad we did.
It has been far too long since we last stayed in Key West. I too prefer oceanfront properties but I can see why you would be drawn to Eden House. After all, water is only a short walk away in Key West. I love the traditional charm.
Thank you! We loved our stay at Key West and everything was so close by even the water.
Haha I am hammock challenged sometimes too 😉 this looks like such a cute hotel. I love the little porch areas, and with a little outdoor shower!
Ha! Glad I’m not alone! The Eden House is super cute and loved the front porch.
Wow. Those porches and porch swings are perfect. I wish I was in one right now.
I loved the porch swings at Eden House. It was a perfect stay in Key West.
What a great little place. I love the hammocks and porch springs, and how unique to have the shower cubicle out there too. I love a boutique hotel that has a little character – and a cat
Thank you! The charming Eden House hotel in Key West definitely has character!
Haven’t made it to Key West, but this place looks gorgeous. Hope to get back travelling around the States again soon.
We loved Key West and Eden House. I’m looking forward to when we can all roam freely again.
I love staying in boutique hotels like this. It looks like a great option for a few nights in Key West!
I’m a big fan of the boutique hotels also. We loved the Eden House during our Key West visit.
The Eden House looks like such a charming place to stay! I love the tropical scenery outside. It looks like you’re staying in the middle of a rainforest! My husband and I are thinking about visiting Key West this year, so we’ll have to keep this spot in mind. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you and my pleasure. I highly recommend the Eden House when you visit Key West…it’s so charming!
You had me at the hammock! I would sit on that porch all day long with wine in hand and book in the other.
Eden House is the perfect place for that! It was a perfect stay in Key West.
What a charming place to stay! I love the private porches with the swings – they look like a beautiful spot to relax in! Also, if there is a cat at check in I’m automatically sold! I’d love to stay here! Thanks for the great guide!
Thank you and my pleasure. The Eden House in Key West is so charming.
Ooohhhh… That hammock! Would love to stay in this boutique hotel! The whole poolside area in fact is gorgeous!
The Eden House was like our own private sanctuary! I would stay here every time we visit Key West.
This boutique hotel in Key looks perfect! I’ve been wanting to travel to Key West. It looks so beautiful!
The Eden House is so perfect! I hope you get the opportunity to stay when you visit Key West.
The last time I was in Key West I had little children. The apartment at Eden House would have been ideal.
The apartment at the Eden House would have been perfect. Best boutique hotel in Key West.
What a cute little Key West hotel. Looks like my kind of place. Nice and quiet.
Thank you! Eden Hotel is the best place to stay in Key West.