1400 Duval St, Key West, Florida, United States | (888) 616-5829
Historic Victorian home on the ocean and just off bustling Duval Street
Adult-only policy (con for some)
Zero-edge pool with poolside bar and a ocean views
Free continental breakfast served on a lovely palm-lined terrace
Individually designed guest rooms with antique furniture and modern bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi
Gift shop with T-shirts, tiki bar tchotchkes, and funky local handcrafts
Wedding services
No bachelor or bachelorette parties accommodated (con for some)
Fee for parking
Some rooms have street noise
No elevator
Wi-Fi can be spotty
Non-guests allowed to use the pool and other amenities for a fee
The Southernmost House is an adult-only property in an historic Victorian home directly on the ocean and just off popular Duval Street. This 18-room, mid-range inn feels sophisticated but laid-back, and has hosted the likes of Hemingway and Capote. Its genteel sitting porches, antique
furnishings, and original Tiffany-glass entrance canopy connect visitors with
old Key West, while the spacious, individually designed guest rooms offer modern comforts, such as flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Free breakfast is served daily, and there's a lovely zero-edge pool overlooking the ocean. Noise from Duval Street can infiltrate some rooms, and service is not always as personalized as some might expect from a bed-and-breakfast. Guests seeking a more intimate experience could try The Conch House Heritage Inn, which has daily happy hour.
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Scene
Steeped in history, with a laid-back elegance and gorgeous porches for watching the afternoon go by
Southernmost House, built in 1896, was purchased by a Spanish family in the 1940s, and today draws couples and families seeking memorable scenery and ambience. Five presidents have stayed here, and it was one of Ernest
Hemingway’s favorite haunts; the building also did time as a Cuban nightclub.
Despite sitting at the foot of Duval Street, the epicenter of Key West nightlife,
Southernmost House is actually a generally quiet spot within easy walking distance of all
the action and tourist sights. Bachelor and bachelorette parties are not
welcome on the property, which helps to preserve the quiet, laid-back feel of
the place; street noise can infiltrate some rooms, but the overall vibe is peaceful. The landmark Victorian building is beautifully painted in shell
pinks and gentle blues, with gorgeous woodwork, and beautiful porches that invite
long afternoon sits. Enhancing the romantic ambience are lush palm trees and tropical flowers overhanging an
elegant “edgeless” pool with a spectacular ocean view -- nothing about the property is cheap or ordinary. The
breakfast buffet is served on an antique sideboard; the grounds are dotted with bright
turquoise hammocks; and even the signature cocktails are one-of-a-kind. There are
chandeliers, Oriental carpets, original artwork, and Tiffany skylights that
evoke the home’s storied past. Southernmost House combines class and comfort in
true, timeless Key West style.
Location
On the ocean at the foot of Duval Street, within walking distance of everything
Southernmost House lives up to its name -- it is on the southernmost edge of Key West, overlooking the ocean and directly adjacent to South Beach. It's on the quieter end of Duval Street in Old Town, within walking
distance of popular bars, restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, home to arguably Key West's best beach, is a 20-minute walk, and Southernmost Point is about a block away. The Hemingway Museum is a 10-minute walk and the Audubon House is about 10 minutes more, as is Sloppy Joe’s, Key West’s most famous bar. Key West International Airport is 10 minutes from the
hotel by car.
Rooms
Individually designed guest rooms with antique furnishings and modern conveniences
Rooms at Southernmost House are
individually designed and decorated, with antique furnishings and romantic
beds, including sleigh beds and four-posters in some units. Bathrooms are
spotless, spacious, and modern, with hairdryers, free toiletries, and plenty of fluffy
towels; some guest rooms have en-suite spa tubs, while others have stall showers. The hotel consists of two
separate buildings; most guests prefer rooms in the main house, but next-door
Lopez House can be rented by groups traveling together, and has a large suite with a full kitchen. Some rooms have balconies with panoramic Caribbean views. Standard amenities include iPod docks, mini-fridges (or full refrigerators), coffeemakers, flat-screen HD TVs,
and air-conditioning. Guests with mobility issues should request ground-floor
rooms; there are no elevators.
Features
Continental breakfast, zero-edge pool, massages, and oceanside hammocks
Southernmost House serves a free continental
breakfast on a poolside patio or in the lovely Hemingway Parlor. Breakfast includes hard-boiled eggs, cheeses, fresh fruit, and pastries. The heated,
zero-edge pool is a tropical oasis with a matchless view of the ocean. The poolbar -- with signature cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks -- sits under a pretty pavilion, and food from local restaurants can be
delivered poolside or to guest rooms. The pool itself is obviously a highlight, with no edges and ocean views. It leads to a man-made sandy area with palm trees, hammocks, and a swing, but there is no direct beach access -- guess will need to cross the street to go to South Beach.Massages can be arranged in rooms or by
the ocean, and the hotel keeps a basket of yoga mats in the lobby for guest
use. There are plenty of hammocks strung
throughout the grounds for spontaneous naps, as well. The colorful gift shop sells handcrafted items and various souvenirs. Parking is available on-site for a daily fee.
