THE ARTIST HOUSE, Key West – Your ideal downtown stay

The Artist House - Historic Victorian bed and breakfast near Duval Street

Restored 1890s Queen Anne Victorian mansion located in Old Town Key West, one block from Duval Street and adjacent to the Historic Seaport District. The property features original Dade County pine floors, 12-foot ceilings, and a distinctive turret. Operates as a guest house since 1978. Serves complimentary daily breakfast from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the orchid garden courtyard with items including Cuban breakfast sandwiches, quiche, pancakes, and mimosas. Offers afternoon happy hour. Pets are welcome with a $50 daily fee. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to historic structure with narrow hallways. Featured on Discovery Channel, A&E Television, and Good Morning America.

Additional perks of the hotel

Guided kayak tours through mangroves at sunset

Bicycle rentals available

Assistance with booking fishing trips and sunset sails

Special occasion packages with champagne and flowers

On-site small pool

First and second floor porches

Walking distance to Nancy Forester's Secret Garden

Historical association with Robert the Doll

Accommodation Details

Seven rooms in a restored Victorian mansion. The Turret Suite includes a king bed, spiral staircase to a second bedroom with double bed in the turret space with seven tall windows. The Anne Suite features a 4-poster king bed, sofa, and bathroom with clawfoot slipper soaking tub and glass shower. The Garden Room offers a queen bed with private deck overlooking the garden. The Parlor Suite located on first floor with king 4-poster bed and dual-headed glass shower. All rooms have original Dade County pine floors, private updated bathrooms, and individual mini-split A/C units.

Other conveniences

In-room Keurig coffee makers

Tea Forte teas

Mini-refrigerators

In-room safes

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary breakfast

Afternoon happy hour

Private balconies or decks in select rooms