Pete's Cottages

Excellent

Overall we had a great stay at the cottages. Had a group of 8 that rented out both cottages for a week and there was plenty of room. The pool is the best part! Had a slight issue where the heat went out but we called and they had it repaired in a few hours. There were a few negatives about the place. Both showers looked like they had not been properly cleaned in quite some time. They had built up soap scum on the walls and mold growing on all the edges and corners, especially the windows. Two of the beds are very creaky and slope to the middle. I woke up sore each morning. Lastly, the pool deck is very slippery and should be addressed.

Pete's Cottages is a great place to stay. There was 8 of who stayed just a week ago and enjoyed our stay. The only complaints we had were the pool heater was still not working, so we did not get to swim. With that being said, the staff went out of their way to make up for it. The only other issue we had is a couple of the bed mattresses need replaced. They have dips in the center and were uncomfortable. The location of the cottages is great. They are just off of Duvall on a quiet street but walk around the corner and your on Duvall where there are restaurants and shopping. There is so much to see and do. We visited the butterfly house, Mallory square, went on a sunset cruise and much more. There are lots of enjoyable things to see and the food was great every where we ate. I would highly recommend this property for anyone who is wanting to visit Key West. We didn't let the 2 little issues upset us, a vacation is what you make of it. We had a blast!!

Stayed here for a friend's wedding in Key West. The place was in a great area with fantastic cafes right around the corner (definitely go to La Grignote!) The beds were okay, but the one in the main bedroom was very squeaky and I woke up every time my partner got up or moved. The loft is much more private than I expected, which was fantastic and access was fine for our group, but I could imagine some folks might have a difficult time accessing it. If you're in Key West to experience the restaurants and general area, this is a great choice!

The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable. It was in the perfect location for a great vacation in Key West!

I cannot stress enough how perfect this spot was. It was very quiet and the backyard was such a peaceful Oasis. The trees gave great cover and with a big group of 8, we spent most of our time in the pool.

We loved these cottages and the location is exactly where we wanted to be, only steps away from Duvall Street. The houses were clean and decorated in good taste. Our favorite thing was the pool, a backyard oasis where we all hung out together enjoying each other and the Florida sunshine. I cannot give 5 stars because of the condition of all 4 beds. The mattresses were junk and sagged in the middle. For the price we paid we should have continously woke up with back aches.

There were 8 of use using both cottages. We wished there was some outdoor dining area. One of the beach towels got wet and there were only 4 per unit so bring some extra. Great Pool, Kitchen had every thing you needed.

We had such an amazing time staying in Pete’s cottages! A large group of 8 fit perfectly in these two rentals. I can’t say enough about the atmosphere these rentals created for our amazing Key West adventures.

The cottages are close to so many things, including the awesome Banana Cafe. They are steps from LaTiDa where you can find the best Key Lime Pie martini in town, and also the perfect spot to just float in the huge and stunning pool to beat the heat.

My main comment when sharing these condos with groups of adults: the spiral staircases are quite a challenge after cocktails, and the lofts are bright in the a.m. and wide open, so expect to be woken up by anyone who decides to party like a Key West partier should party.

Otherwise this was the perfect way to have 4 couples in one place with plenty of
space to spread out.

Thanks for an awesome visit and a great experience. We would definitely rent this place again!

My family rented both sides of Pete's Cottages for a week over Thanksgiving. The cottages were very, very well renovated, very clean, and had lots of character. Everything we needed for a great stay was available to us in the cottage including beach towels, kitchen utensils, supplies, etc. And we especially appreciated the washer and dryer! The property management company was very easy to work with and communicated with us extremely well, too. We only had two issues during our stay. First was a problem with the pool. The pool heater was broken and was not repaired during the week of our stay. Unfortunately, due to some cool nights, this basically rendered the pool unusable. We want to stress, though, that the management company handled the situation well and kept us informed of progress trying to get it repaired. Not much more we could really ask from them. The other issue we had was outside of anyones control. Trash pickup. With the restaurants immediately adjacent, almost every morning (sometimes before sunrise), we woke to the sound of breaking glass, dumpsters/bins being emptied, and the sound of big diesel trucks. Nothing can be done about it. These are jobs that need doing, and we certainly understand. However, it completely took the fun out of sleeping in. All in all, it was a great stay. We enjoyed the property immensely, and we certainly used it the way it was intended. Thank you for the lovely property and the very sound service!

Manager's Response

Nice Cozy place on the South end of Duval a couple blocks away from Southernmost point, beach, restaurants, etc. Has a nice pool and kitchen. Great place to stay. Two Bedrooms two lofts. Worked out fantastic. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Would rent with them again.

We had 6 women staying in these twin cottages for a girls trip. The cottages are very clean, updated, and has one of the best pools in Key West! The location is a couple of easily walkable blocks to the action on Duval.
The spiral stairs are a little noisy and not for the large or very intoxicated.

Manager's Response

This was our third time staying at this property and again it didnt disappoint! The management staff was professional and helpful.
The cottages were clean and the beds had been updated
The pool was clean and kept up during our week-long stay.
Having the ability to do laundry while there was a plus!
We will be back!

The rental experience and the property itself were both terrific. We could not have asked for a better experience. The property itself was very well maintained, plenty of amenities, and perfect location right on Duval.

Location-perfect. Pool-amazing. Staff-awesome. We can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

Manager's Response

I rented both cottages with my friends. The private pool was wonderful. Great location, very clean and a few steps from Duval St. I would stay there again.

We had so much fun at Pete's Cottages! We had a large group of friends in Key West for my husband's 30th birthday. Half of the group stayed here, the rest found rooms around town. This was the perfect meetup spot for everyone and having the pool was fantastic! (wish it was a bit warmer water though!) Would definitely recommend this place! Fantastic French bakery for breakfast about 10 steps away!

My family stayed for a week. It was a great experience; clean, great location, and great pool.

These cottages are great. Could stand a few additions to the property, but nonetheless, the pool and lovely landscaped back yard is a pleasant view each day.

There were some updates since last stay - new table and chairs in the dining area, new flat screen TVs and living room furniture.

The noise from the restaurants is a bit annoying some mornings and also the parking stinks, but if you don't have a car, then it's no problem.

We rented both units for my and my sisters family for the Thanksgiving week. The pool was great, both units where clean and well maintained. Location is perfect for us, steps to Duval. I would suggest a few minor changes. 1) Fix the load spiral stairs. No one in the unit can sleep if someone is going up or down these stairs. They could wake the dead. 2) having a grill should be mandatory. Who wants to be inside when your in Key West - Even the cook. ( we bought one and left it ). 3) maybe table outside to eat. Again, who wants to be inside when its 75-80 outside. These are minor, we would stay again, and really like have separate units for each family. Very well maintained.

Pete's cottages was the perfect layout and location for our group. The setup of 2 side by side cottages was very convenient for us. We were happy to have so much room not to smother each other or jockey for the bathroom, yet close enough that we felt like it was 1 large house. I would highly recommend for families, couples, or groups traveling together and still have some separation and privacy. It's location was conveniently located within a short walking distance from the beach and good restaurants/bars. We had scooters, which made it easy to run around, and never took more than 5 to 10 minutes to go anywhere on the island. The management company was great, and very accommodating to our needs, as we had an evening departure flight and they allowed us a later checkout time. I plan on staying there again for the races next year.

We loved the house saw it online. It was 100% better in person the owners had redone everything in the house the backyard was his own oasis with a pool you did not feel like you around people at all . We will be renting these houses again next year

Great set up for a small family reunion with the two cottages sharing the pool. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our party of 7. The pool is really nice and the kids loved it. The location next to duval is nice but can get a little noisy. Overall the cottages were great.

Pete's Cottage was a great place to stay. We were close to all the things we wanted to do. We would play all morning, relax by the pool in the afternoon, and then enjoy our evening on Duval Street. You can't get any closer location to Duval without being on it! The rental is located on a street behind two local eateries. At one time, their trash became a little stinky, but we didn't spend anytime out front. It was a great place, conveniently located, parking was no problem, check in was great. Highly recommend.

The Cottages were very nice, however, A little updating will improves the overall experience.

The rental experience was wonderful. Everyone was very responsive during the initial rental reservation process. Upon check-in, everyone was very friendly and very helpful with things to do in the area, restaurants, etc and were happy to answer any questions I had. The rental unit itself was very clean and in my opinion the pictures don't do it justice.

The location was absolutely perfect and you just can't beat having the pool steps out the back door. Renting both cottages was perfect for our party of 8 and I would absolutely rent here again! I can't wait to come back!

This was a family vacation and I rented both cabins.

Good:
The two cottage were pretty much the perfect location. We were the far enough a way from the action of Duval street that was going on at the other end of the street. Yet we were close enough to be a part of the action. The outside area was the bomb we had an excellent time enjoying the pool area.

Need improvement:
Internet access. the modem is in the one unit however the second unit doesn't has hardly any good signal. Kind of disappointed that the unit didn't have a functioning grill. Would have been an excellent opportunity to grill outside on the patio area.

Critique:
The cottage showed some wear that you see when you are renting a rental property that sees a huge turn around in tenants. The parking could be horrible at times. Duval is a pay to park street however the location of this resident was close enough to Duval street that you had a lot of the regular parking on this street in front of the house leaving us limited parking for us. The TV in the units were the big tube style TV if they went with a flat screen would create additional space in the unit.

All in all a very nice facility could use some improvements but I would give the unit a "B" for passing.

For the most part we were satisfied with the property. Floors were dirty. Light bulbs out. Only 3 wash cloths in which 2 looked like someone had moped the floor with them and we had 4 guest. Great location!

Pete's Cottages were a great place for us to stay on vacation! It perfectly suited the 4 couples we had going down and the deck/pool area is fantastic! The only downside is if you're looking to be in the heart of the action on Duval St. you have to walk a bit to get there. However, you're closer to South Beach and Higgs Beach- which is awesome! Would absolutely stay here again! Just keep in mind there is no grill on site-we were wondering that before we came here.

Other then some tiny situations, like the previous guests not putting the trash and recycling on the curb, so our cans were full all week, or lights being out, which was fixed with a simple phone call... All I can really say is one word...Perfect!

I rented both cottages and our best friends flew in to surprise my wife for her 40th birthday. The property was wonderful! The houses were clean, well equipped, and convenient to Duval Street. Even though we were close to the action, the houses are located on a quiet side street, which made relaxing by the pool a great option on those days when we needed a break from it all! Booking, check in, and departure were a breeze! I would definitely stay here again! Thanks for helping make my wife's "birthday extravaganza" so easy for me to pull off!

Great location! Parking was ez. Quiet. Ez to walk most places. Smoke detector needed repair or update. Neighbor lady was not friendly.

We had an amazing time at Pete's Cottages! We rented both cottages for our family, and it was nice to be together, but separate. The pool area was secluded and nice. The house was well kept and had everything we needed. The location is right off Duval Street and convenient to everything. Would definitely stay here again!

Perfect accommodations for a group of friends, relatives or even a wedding. You can see wear and tear on walls, cabinets, etc but this is typical. Just don't expect anything elaborate because everything is basic. However, the TVs are way out of date and should be replaced with flat screens. Location is great but the biggest downfall is that there is no reserved parking--just find a space on the crowded, restricted street or pay $2hr at the meter. If you don't have a car that takes away that headache. I would rent both cottages together as it would be awkward sharing a pool with strangers.

Loved it!. Great location. Very clean. Easy check in and out. Kitchens need some repair and updating, but overall a great experience and we would rent these cottages again.

THe property met my expectations-it was exactly as it appeared online in the ads. I intend to return as it was a great rental in a great location.

I rented both cottages for a group of 6 celebrating a birthday in Key West. I can't say enough good things about the location, the rental agency, the properties. Having a private pool with a waterfall in the heat of July/August was absolutely perfect. The property is far enough away from the action that it is nice and quiet at night but you can easily walk to everything! The cost was very reasonable for having all the amenities of a house. There are also two nice cafe/restaurants right next door that made getting breakfast on a lazy morning very convenient. I absolutely recommend and would certainly rent Pete's Cottages again should my vacation plans take me back to Key West.

The property, pool and location is what made our vacation in Key West so perfect The kitchen and bathroom were not as clean as I would have expected for a property of this caliber. Thanks for a great stay.

It was awesome. The two cottages worked out so, so well for my group of seven that came down for my daughter's wedding. It was everyone's first time to Key West and they had the best time ever. We couldn't of had a better place. When my daughter, fiance and their group of friends stopped by to see us the first night they all were in love with it and want to stay there next year for their one year anniversary, so don't be surprised if you get a call for a reservation. The only drawback is the spiral staircase (not very wide and steps very tiny)especially when there is no bathroom up in the loft, but we handled it just fine. Everyone in my group had a great time and would love to go to Key West again and if we do, we would definitely rent this from you again. Thank you again for everything, especially going the extra mile on answering all my other questions, you were all a great help to me....thank you, thank you, thank you!

8 family members stayed at both cottages and loved it.. very clean, everything you needed and close to all kinds of action! Only a couple things that were a bit on the negative side .. stairs to loft was not fun and parking at condo... would recommend to anyone and would definitely book this same place again! Overall loved it... :)

This was the perfect week to escape a stormy week in New Jersey! The place was well stocked and we cooked several meals. We could walk everywhere. Great location. We had to juggle parking spots at times but not a big deal. Great meals at Louis' Backyard and Nine One Five!

We stayed here for a week with friends & family for 50th birthday bash. The cottages have a very nice layout with the pool between 2 separate homes. The spiral staircase was a little tricky but not a big deal. Everything was well kept and the rental co were great to deal with. Location is on the opposite side of all the action on Duvall St but not too far to walk.

The cottages provided clean basic logging at a great location. We used both cottages so only our group utilized the pool. Great family time at a fantastic location.

The property was great the stairs were a little tricky but we loved the locations and the house was very clean. This was our 5th trip to the keys

A little disappointed, but mostly positive experience. For 6k (one week rental), you would think we wouldn't have to worry about buying toilet paper or other basics (e.g. shampoo, soap). After staying in 50+ VRBO properties, I wasn't used to this level of cheapness as it never occurred. Also, despite a photo and listing a grill as being on property - that didn't exist. Called and they said "it was against the rules". I assume that means some guest had since caused them to remove the grill? Minimal towels available (minimal everything) but that wasn't a huge concern with washer/dryer on premises. Location was fantastic. Backyard pool was also great. Units were clean but certainly not spotless. One of the two units had a funky mildew odor. Management company was easy to get a hold of but ultimately never really helpful. But they were nice enough. I would recommend it because perhaps Key West vacation rentals work a little differently on the whole... and overall we did enjoy it.

Pete's cottages were absolutley great, when we arrived outside we were a little apprehensive as from the front they look rather ordinary but when you walk in you realise they are very nice and this feeling just gets better as you walk out back to find the lovely pool. We rented both cottages and it was perfect to have our own pool, great times.

Half Century celebration

Excellent location. Duval street is less than half a block away. The location is quiet. We walked to South Beach, Higgs Beach, The Southernmost Point, and to the Sunset Celebration.

Best vacation - would love to come back again. Very pleased with the 2 cottages. Location was perfect.

This was our second vacation in Key West, both times we used rent key west. Very easy to work with and we will use them again!!!

We were 3 couples and it worked out great. The property was very nice, even more than expected from pics. The location was nice, just one block off Duval. Quite a walk to the main scene of things but in the quiet area of town so no bar noise. Everything functioned properly, weather was beautiful and the heated pool was a plus!! Would highly recommend this property. The only down fall is only having one bathroom in each house, but it was definitely manageable!!

Great location and very well maintained pool back yard made for great vacation. I expect a little wear from rentals, but the insides could use a little more upkeep based on prices paid (spackled/ unpainted holes in wall). One units AC broke down and the other had termites that required attention. Did not impact vacation overall, but would be nice to see updates as I would like to return to property next year.