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NHaskell Mar 8th, 2004 10:52 AM

Windward Isle Cottage in Key West
 
Does anyone have any feed back on the above cottage at 531 Olivia Street? They do have a transient license, there are 4 of us staying 4 nights in May, can't wait.

SuzieQ Mar 8th, 2004 11:16 AM

Sorry, never heard of it but Olivia Street is one of those streets that seems to have some pretty seedy blocks. As far as the transient license goes I know it is a big deal down there. Don't risk it. Call them directly and simply ask.

SusanCS Mar 8th, 2004 01:41 PM

It's good that you checked into their license - otherwise your trip may've been cut short. I know nothing of this property but looked at the website and it looks fine. It's near Duval, but not on the side of Bahama Village, which is good. I didn't see any mention of air conditioning and in May that may be a problem, but I'm more used to AC than lots of people. Key West is wonderful...have fun!!

NHaskell Mar 9th, 2004 04:23 AM

Thanks Suzie and Susan. Are either of you in KW now? I am really nervous about the seedy blocks comment.

SusanCS Mar 9th, 2004 04:39 AM

I'm not in Key West now, though we spend at least a month there each year. I wouldn't worry about this being a "seedy" location. It's only a block or so from Duval and Truman, which are the two busiest streets in Old Town. Truman has several really nice B&Bs and Duval is very well-populated with restaurants and shops.

Key West is a very old town, and since not all the property has been renovated, it's not uncommon to see a rather shabby looking house next to one that looks sensational. Mind you, the "shabby" houses in Key West sell for millions of dollars! Don't worry!!


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