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Merlin Guesthouse

811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
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Merlin Guesthouse
Ranked #50 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 215 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Duval street(10)
  • Great location(8)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Private balcony(5)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
  • Guest House(3)
  • Only negative(3)
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Midland, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I stayed here in March 2006 (couldn't go back that far on the drop-down menu) over Spring Break. The accomodations are nothing fancy, we stayed in one of the normal guestrooms. Very rustic feeling. The front desk staff were more than happy to help us out with restaurant/site-seeing recommendations. They also referred us to a fantastic massage service that came... More

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Venice, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The hotel staff was so friendly, healthful and informative, Linda, Kenneth, and Terry. The kingroom was very nice and large and the grounds were will kept, at this centrally located hotel. Of course I cannot forget the friendly property cats, Sushi and Jordan, they like the place so much they fefused to leave, smart cats. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Nice relaxing place with a large bathroom. We stayed on the second floor of this beautiful place. My only grip was the floor in our room was very dirty. Needs a good mopping. Other than that, enjoyed the stay. Also a perfect location, close to everything. Would definitely stay here again. Make sure you give the friendly cat that lives... More

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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We stayed here for one night and loved this quaint B&B. The room was spacious, well decorated and very clean. We didn't have breakfast so I can't comment on that. The pool is on the small side, however as we were in Key West for a day and were not interested in the pool this was irrelevant. The staff were... More

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fort lauderdale
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Stayed there for 2 nights and it blew my mind away. This place was beautiful from the moment you walk in. It so private and tucked away that you would never think that is just 2 min from Duval Street. I stayed in apt 20 King Suite and i highly recomend asking for that room. Its on the 2nd floor... More

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chicago
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We loved Merlin's from the second we walked in! Kenneth warmly greeted us and was nothing but awesome our whole stay. He arranged bikes and a Dolphin watch for us and helped us with whatever we needed. Our room was fantastic! Big king bed and an adjoining sitting room. Great continental breakfast daily. It was out of the way but... More

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NY
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I stayed at the Merlin 8 years ago, room 16. It was just ok. This time, April 2012, we stayed in room 22 which was a renovated room.....fantastic! (I think it's the one pictured on their website and on the photo above here) This room is a King Suite and is tucked at the back of the property so it... More

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Ayr, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Three of us stayed in the two bedroom cottage for one night. Although some of the noise from Simonton Street was audible this place more that met our expectations. The cottage had two bedrooms, a full bathroom, living room with TV and a kitchen that had dishes, cups, stove and sink. It even had a pair of oven mitts. It... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This 20 room guesthouse and inn has very clean and comfortable rooms. We stayed in unit 21 which is a 2 bedroom original house. Nicely decorated and recent paint. You couldn't be closer to the action and shops of Duval Street. Lovely gardens and soaking pool. More

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Muskegon, MI
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Cute place, love the long front porch. The "pool" is quite small - more of a soaking pool, not suitable for actual swimming, but its a nice spot to relax. We loved the roosters and the 2 resident cats who roamed the grounds (the roosters did not crow early and the cats don't get in your way). The room was... More

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811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Price range (per night):* RM389 - 923

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