Location:Key West, Florida
Bedrooms:2 Bathrooms:3 Property Type:Vacation Home Sleeps:4
Amenities:BBQ, Ceiling fans, Child Friendly, Deck, Dishes, Phone, Private Parking, Shower, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Beach, Fishing, Gym, Museums, Restaurants, Shopping, Watersports, Yoga
Description:15% OFF stays until JUNE 30th, 2013! Please see Specials page for details! n nIf you choose this two-bedroom, two plus bath home for your Key West vacation, you won 't be sorry. While Key West has some fourteen neighborhoods, locals identify The Meadows area, your vacation neighborhood, as the most neighborly. Here you 'll find houses with a statistically high year-around residency, relatively large lots, tree-lined streets, a tranquil atmosphere, and yet still have easy access to the endless vacation activities available in the Southernmost City. n nThe inviting porch of The Meadows House fronts Albury Street, named for Richard Henry Albury, a noteworthy real estate mogul from the late 1800s. Imagine yourself sitting here to appreciate the lush tropical garden between the house and Albury Street or just to watch the sky change color as sunset approaches. n nYes, there 's private parking, yes, the house has every expected amenity and many extras to boot, yes, the kitchen is perfect for whipping up a meal, yes, the open floor plan gives a sense of airy delight, but best of all from the front door, from the kitchen, from the dining area, from the living area, through a set of glass doors, you can see where you 'll undoubtedly spend a good part of your down time. It 's the spacious deck area featuring a private, heated, L-shaped pool. You can swim in the pool, rinse off in the open-air shower, sun or nap on one of the comfy chaise lounges, walk around seeing if you can identify the varied and abundant plant life, barbeque at the grille and eat your culinary masterpiece at the picnic table, listen to your favorite music through the outside sound system, maybe take pictures with your smart phone so you never forget your Meadows House experience. n nBack inside, in the living room area, there 's plenty of natural light from the glass doors and the many windows. These portals usher the considerable beauty of the deck and pool area into the house and add to the sense of spaciousness. There 's also ample seating, interesting art on the walls, a sisal area rug, TV, stereo, and wireless. Library shelves and windows start in the living area and continue on the right wall all the way to the front door. Here and elsewhere, ceiling fans add another tropical touch as they whir above honey-colored Travertine tile floors and natural wicker furniture. n nAdjacent to the living space is a metal dining table with six chairs. The white vaulted ceiling above, the open scrollwork of the table, glass tabletop, and the open slats of the chairs continue the theme of light and spaciousness. A dark wood hutch and ship 's ladder complete this area. The ladder gives access to a loft with two twin mattresses and another window. n nNext is the well-designed and perfectly kept kitchen with copious cupboard space above and every appliance nicely tucked in below. One whole wall isn 't a wall at all, but instead a generous counter and pass-through. On the dining side are three stools in case you want to eat there or maybe you prefer to pass dishes through to the dining area. n nTwo bedrooms complete this perfect residence. The Meadows House master suite offers a queen bed, fascinating art work on the walls, side tables with lamps, a generous closet, a full bath, and glass doors that open onto the deck. The second bedroom offers two twin beds, a generous closet, and yet another full bath. In case you need more sleeping space, don 't forget the loft and the sleep sofa in the living area. n nAfter you 've explored the house and are ready to explore the island, you 'll find yourself right at the intersection of two convenient corridors. The first is White Street which runs the fourteen-block width of the island from the Gulf of Mexico to a fishing pier jutting out into the wide Atlantic Ocean. On White you 'll find art galleries, Faustos grocery store, convenience stores, the Island Gym, and yoga studios, to name a few places. The second corridor is Truman Street which takes you the seven blocks to Duval St, the central artery of entertainment. There you 'll find what Key West is famous and infamous for: tours, beaches, museums, water sports, shopping, bars, and over two hundred restaurants, many with open-air seating, some right on the water. n nTo know what 's going on from day to day, check out Historic Hideaways ' informative Events page at http://www.historichideaways.com/key-west-events/. Other sources for the current music scene, movies, plays, gallery openings, and charitable events include milezerokeywest.com and Paradise, which comes out every Thursday. n nFree Delivery the bathrooms, kitchen, floors and counters were all free of dust and very nice. There was a large variety of books to consume our leisure moments. The pool was wonderful, and the grounds were very well maintained. The location was easy to reach and the Historic Hideways staff was helpful and friendly. - 2012
