What to Expect in Key West – Spring 2021 Vacation Rentals

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  The biggest question we’ve been asked over the past year is ‘What’s Key West like right now with COVID-19 restrictions?’  It’s the same lovely weather, terrific food and fantastic live music you’ve come to expect.  So what’s changed?  The city has implemented a mask mandate that we take seriously and folks stay a bit further apart.  What’s that mean for you?  Probably nothing you aren’t already used to where you are from.

The Royal Compound – Located at 101 Admirals Lane – Available Nightly (6 night minimum)

Renting Properties in Key West

Key West was actually pretty busy during 2020 as most people learned that ‘work from home’ is a whole lot more fun when your home is in Key West.  We’ve helped many guests come stay for a month or two, a few even decided not to leave.  All of our Key West house rentals include high-speed WiFi so when you open your Zoom call everyone can see your stunning view.  And you can rest easy, all of our reservations are 100% refundable outside of 21 days of your arrival.  We understand how quickly things can change and we’re here to help you in any way we can.

Bird of Paradise – Located at 1514 Patricia St – Available for Monthly Rentals

The Atmosphere in Key West

One of the reasons people have been flocking to Key West (even more than usual!) is because businesses of all kinds, from the bars & restaurants to public transportation to your friendly neighborhood vacation rental agency, have taken steps to ensure our guests feel comfortable, safe and healthy while enjoying the much-needed reprieve Key West provides.  Don’t worry, Duval St is open, musicians are still playing, the restaurants & bars are still serving (dine-in or take-out) and there’s never been a better time to get out on the water.

Avalynn House – Located at 522 Emma St – Available Nightly (6 night minimum)

Here at Last Key we’ve gone above and beyond to ensure you have a safe and healthy stay.  We’ve implemented extra cleaning of our properties, we have contactless check-in, grocery delivery if need be, and a full concierge service that can assist with any special request you may have.  To see all of the steps Last Key has taken to make sure you have a safe trip, click here:  https://www.lastkeyrealty.com/vacation-key-west-covid19

As the vaccine rolls out, the demand for Key West is climbing even higher.  Lots of travelers are looking to escape to our island, so if you’re thinking of joining us start planning your trip early.  Give us a call at 305-292-6266 or search for vacation rentals to see what we have to offer.  Whether you just need to get away or are looking for a new locale to work from home, Key West has what you’re searching for.

May 2018 Review/Photo of the Month

It’s that time again… when we announce our Review/Photo of the Month winner. The Greenwood Family, guests of  << VILLA CUBANA >> in May are our $100 cash card winners! They submitted a fantastic review of their week long stay with us, read it below:

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The Greenwood Family’s 5 star review from their stay at Villa Cubana.

We thoroughly enjoy reading each of our guest reviews. It’s a humbling reminder of how lucky we are to be able to provide guests with a memorable vacation experience and how lucky we are to live in such a magical place like Key West.

Want to be next month’s Review/Photo of the Month winner? Be sure to send us a photo or video of your time on vacation and submit your memorable review for your stay to be automatically entered in our monthly contest.

April 2018 Review/Photo of the Month

Each month we receive dozens of fabulous reviews and photos from our guests following their stays with us. We then choose the most memorable review and or photo for that month to win a $100 cash card. Our April 2018 Review/Photo of the Month Winner is Dr. Lentini’s chiropractic group that stayed with us at << THE COMMODORE’S MANOR >> for a long weekend. The group submitted a terrific review and awesome photo from their stay.

This fun group of Chiropractors enjoyed a day of jet skiing on the Gulf during their stay.

5-star review from the group.

We love hearing about our guests’ vacation experiences and seeing these amazing moments. It reminds us how lucky we are to do what we do everyday and to live in such a magical place.

We ask our future guests to send us a photo/video of your time on vacation and/or submit your memorable review for your stay to be automatically entered for a chance to win a $100 cash card.

February 2018 Review/Photo of the Month

We love receiving reviews and photos from our guests. Each month we select a memorable guest review or photo to win a $100 cash card. The Chambliss Family is our February 2018 “Review/Photo of the Month” Winner for the review and photo submitted for their stay at << COASTAL CABANA >> for the outstanding 5-star review and this adorable photo they submitted from their stay!

Pets need a vacation too, ya know…

5-star review from the Chambliss Family

We thoroughly enjoy seeing these amazing moments of our guests’ vacations. It reminds us how lucky we are to do what we do and to live in such a magical place!

For future guests, send us a photo/video of your time on vacation and/or submit your memorable review for your stay to be entered for a chance to win a $100 cash card.

November 2017 Review/Photo of the Month

It’s time to announce our November 2017 Review/Photo of the Month winner! Each month we choose a recent guest who has submitted a great review and special photo enjoying their vacation home to win a $100 cash card.

Our winning submission for November 2017 is the Beech Family, recent guests of our at :: THE MELLOW MACAW :: who submitted a stellar 5-star review for their stay, and submitted some fun photos of themselves enjoying their time in paradise. Thanks for sharing!

Read the winning review submission.

The whole crew having dinner out together!

Enjoying the beautiful fall weather and good times on the water…

The Beech Family experienced the Super Boat Races during their stay.

Future guests are encouraged to submit your 5-star review and guest story photo to be automatically entered into our monthly contest. The more memorable and fun the review/photo, the better your chances of being selected!

October 2017 Review/Photo of the Month

We are excited to be back delivering our guests a truly memorable vacation experience in Key West. Our winning Review/Photo submission for this month was from one of our first Post-Hurricane Irma guests, and we are so happy that they were able to enjoy Key West to the fullest.

Our October 2017 cash card winner is The Julien Family, who stayed with us at :: CASA VICTORIA :: and submitted an awesome 5-star review for their stay, as well as some fun photos of themselves enjoying the home and their time in Key West.

Julien Family 5-Star Review.

Guests enjoying their time at Casa Victoria.

The whole gang at the Southernmost Point.

Enjoying some fun on Duval Street.

These guests celebrated a birthday while in residence.

We are beyond thrilled to be back doing what we love – providing our guests an unrivaled Key West vacation experience. Seeing these amazing moments reminds us how lucky we are to be doing what we do and to live in such a magical place.

Future guests are encouraged to submit a review for their stay and to share your photos/videos of your group enjoying your Key West experience with Last Key. All entries are automatically entered into our monthly contest, for a chance to win a $100 cash card. See you in Paradise! 🌴

August/September 2017 Review/Photo of the Month

With Hurricane Irma impacting basically the entire month of September, we were never able to announce our winning submission for August. Also, being that there were no photos submitted (obviously) in September, the winner of this month’s $100 cash card will be for both months… Take that Irma!

Our August/September 2017 Review/Photo of the month winner is The Owens Family, guests of ours at :: OCTOPUS’S GARDEN :: They submitted a very flattering 5-star review, and shared some creative and fun photos with us from their time in Key West!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing these amazing moments of our guests’ vacations just reminds us how lucky we are to be doing what we do and to live in such a magical place. Now that Key West is back in business, we look forward to receiving more memorable photos from our fabulous guests.

Future guests are encouraged to send us a photo or video of their time on vacation and/or submit a memorable review to be automatically entered in our monthly contest and have a chance to win a $100 cash card.

Benefits of Choosing a Last Key Vacation Rental

Choosing where to stay is an important part of the vacation planning process.  It sets the stage for the whole vacation. While many travelers immediately think of staying in a hotel, others have discovered the benefits of choosing a Last Key Vacation Rental.  Here are a few of the benefits:

 

  • Ability to cook meals at home – Each Last Key Vacation Rental comes with a fully-equipped kitchen. Although eating out is a highlight of most vacations, it can get expensive.  You’ll actually save money by stocking the fridge with groceries and making a few meals at home.

 

 

  • More Privacy – Enjoy an entire home all to yourself! Our vacation rentals offer a much more intimate setting than you’ll find at any hotel or BnB.  Private features such as porches, balconies, and pools can really make a big difference.

 

 

  • Pets Welcome – A family vacation is not complete without every member of the family. A large portion of the homes in our inventory allow Pets, so bring your furry friends with you to paradise!

 

 

  • Luxurious Amenities – All of our rental homes come equipped with a washer and dryer, towels and linens, flat screen TVs and high speed WiFi throughout.  And a majority of our properties also have a Pool and/or Jacuzzi for guests to enjoy.

 

 

  • More Space – For those traveling with large groups, space is an important factor. Most hotel rooms can only accommodate a few people.  This is not the case for our rental homes, we have homes that can house up to 16 people under one roof!

 

 

  • Enjoy comforts of home – They call it a ‘home away from home’ for a reason. Each of our rental properties has been meticulously decorated in a way that makes you feel like you’re relaxing at home… on an island.

 

 

  • Unrivaled Guest Services – Missing a Front desk staff? Our Guest Services Coordinators outshine any Front desk staff around. They meet our guests at their home upon arrival and are on call 24-7 to address all guest needs. We also have a full-time Concierge Service to set up bike rentals, fishing charters, excursions, etc.

 

 

Experience the benefits of staying at a Last Key Vacation Rental for yourself by emailing us at rentals@lastkeyrealty.com or call our Office at (305) 292-6266 to speak to one of our reservationists!

Our way of saying: Welcome to Paradise!

Have you ever hoped to have that perfect vacation of a lifetime? If so, what would you say would be the key to making that trip so memorable? Time and time again, travelers will agree that highly personalized and friendly customer service is the key to a dream vacation. We all want to be made to feel special. At Last Key Realty, that is our mission statement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Key Realty is unique in the world of vacation home management. We maintain the highest level of staffing for guest services of any management company in Key West: Each of our Guest Services Coordinators is limited to managing no more than 20 homes. Their top priority is to make each and every guest always feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable in their new home away from home in beautiful Key West!

A very important duty of each GSC is to get to know our guests as best we can before they arrive. With valuable information gleaned through emails and phone calls we can then provide a personalized and unique welcome gift for each arriving guest. Info and tid-bits such as “It’s our anniversary!” or “Can’t wait to soak up some Vitamin Sea!” or “Celebrating a 50th Birthday!” are used as clues for finding the perfect gift that’s waiting for each guest upon arrival.

As part of our recently implemented a Welcome Gift program, we’ve teamed up with local businesses to offer unique and exciting goodies such as fresh cut tropical flowers, Key West inspired cooking spices, and exclusive offers on spa services and boutique shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Champagne on ice, a key lime pie, party hats and balloons for celebrating or maybe a beach bag stocked with sunscreen, koozies and other beach day necessities are just a few more examples of how Last Key Realty tailors the dream vacation for each and every one of our guests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience a Last Key Vacation Rental for yourself by booking your Key West Vacation directly through our website, or send an inquiry email to rentals@lastkeyrealty.com. And let us welcome you to Paradise in a way that only we can.

Guest Services Coordinators: Your Home Includes A Host

At Last Key Realty, our Guest Services Coordinators are the face of our brand. They are a personal contact for our guests throughout the entire vacation process. From the moment you arrive in Key West until the time you leave, our Guest Services Coordinators are responsible for making sure your vacation is as rich and enjoyable as possible.

After your reservation has been finalized, your Guest Services Coordinator makes first contact with the you via a “Welcome Letter”. This initial letter provides our guests with an agenda of what to expect from that moment leading up to the time of your arrival. The next step is fulfilling any guest requests or special accommodations in preparation for guest arrival. This could include any number of preparations depending on your particular request. Whether it be converting beds to a certain configuration, shopping for the groceries you requested to be ready upon your arrival, or simply answering questions about Key West that may come up as you make your plans and start to pack. Here is basically where all of the behind the scenes action occurs.

Now comes the fun part… guest arrival! Your arrival is really an “event” for us. We are planning not only to welcome you to a meticulously prepared vacation home, but also to kick off your vacation itself in the best way we can. We cut out the “go to an office to pick up a key” step in your valuable arrival timeline and ask you to head straight to your vacation home, where your Guest Services Coordinator will meet you for check-in. Each Guest Services Coordinator has their own unique check-in process, but an arrival typically includes a thorough presentation of the property, any possible recommendations of restaurants or activities in the area, and anything else involved with making sure you are properly settled in.

Although the Guest Services Coordinator physically leaves the property after check-in, they are essentially with you throughout your entire stay. Our plan is for your stay to go completely uninterrupted, but of course things happen (even in paradise!). Should any problems/inconveniences occur during your stay, the Guest Services Coordinator is only a call away, and will handle the situation in a timely manner, guaranteed!

When it comes time for departure your Guest Services Coordinator will come to the property and bid you farewell, providing a bittersweet ending to what is hopefully the most enjoyable vacation of your life!

The best way to really see how a Guest Services Coordinator can impact your stay is to read the reviews for any of our vacation homes.  Yes, you’ll find mention of a beautiful, clean, well-maintained and fully equipped property, but you will also find mentions of the particular Guest Services Coordinator involved in that stay and how he/she helped make the trip memorable and enjoyable.

Casa Victoria Review Good Day Sunshine! Review Follow The Sun Review Sunset Point Review

To meet our Guest Services Coordinator team, visit our Meet Our Staff page. Ready to experience the Last Key Realty difference for yourself?  Browse and reserve our vacation homes right here on our website to start planning your Key West adventure. We look forward to displaying our unrivaled guest services to you on your next visit to Key West!