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Kimpton Ella's Cottages vs Island House
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Merlin Guest House Key West is the choice of most writers compared to Island House. Merlin Guest House Key West is ranked #34 in Key West with approval from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Kimpton Ella's Cottages
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
811 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $218 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Key West guesthouses don't usually welcome families, but this laid-back jumble of rooms and suites is an exception."
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Lonely Planet
"Set in a secluded garden with a pool and elevated walkways... this hotel oozes Colonial-tropical atmosphere."
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Island House
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Time Out
1129 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040
From $334 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Geared specifically toward gay men, this hotel features a health club, a video lounge, a café and bar, and rooms in historic digs."
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Rough Guide
"Men-only, clothing optional resort that’s one of the few remaining cruisey accommodation options in town: there’s a sauna, video room and large pool-cum-sundeck."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in historic Key West, Island House is a 34-room boutique designed exclusively for gay men."
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Time Out
"Here, amid lush foliage and gingerbread architecture, guests shed their clothes and inhibitions. Bronzed Muscle Marys glisten under the mist spray system on the sun deck or bare all by the pool."
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