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Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool

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Beach
A heated pool
A heated pool
TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool

Welcome to the end (and the beginning) of the road. There aren’t many places in the world where you can say you’re both beginning and ending your journey at the same time. But when you rent this Heavenly Hideout at Rainbow’s End, you’re spot on, and you can do exactly that.

This tropically tantalizing penthouse is literally the first and last vacation rental on U.S. Highway 1, where the route gently peters-out to become charming, historic Whitehead Street in Key West. In case you didn’t know, Highway 1 on the East Coast of the U.S.A. stretches over 2000 miles from the top of Maine near the Canadian border to the Southernmost Island City in the continental United States, and since Key West, Florida is at the ‘bottom of the map’ the signage reads ‘END.’

Popular Key West mythology maintains, “The end of the road promises new beginnings," for all who capture the spirit of the rainbow’s end. It’s true that visitors from all over the world come for a photo opt of this charming scene which has become an island icon. Not just for snap-shots at the famous Mile 0 road markers, but also to admire the exotic grandfather Kapok tree standing proud in front of the steadfast 1890 red brick courthouse and the colorful vintage sign that reads “END OF THE RAINBOW – AND END OF THE ROUTE U.S. 1 KEY WEST FLORIDA – UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES – TROPICAL VACATIONLAND.” Whatever you believe or wherever you’re from, you can choose to stay by this famous rainbow’s end, comfortably hidden away in a stylish Penthouse suite and enjoy four-star hotel amenities.

When you rent this beautiful one-of-a-kind penthouse hideout you’ll be enveloped in original artistic flare done-up for leisure and luxury. This place is a statement of what I love about embracing the special possibilities of living an urban life-style on the tiny island of Key West. I like the feeling of being downtown in the midst of it all, yet quietly perched above the crowd with a birds-eye view. Nestled in the top of a welcoming historic house with all the comforts of a modern 4-Star hotel suite, this hidden retreat is discretely situated in one of the most desirable and convenient locations. Plus, it has an unbeatable look-down view of one of the most fashionable urban corners on the island. A view of the gorgeous old brick courthouse and famous Mile 0 scene is out the front, an expansive deck and tropical garden overlooks the back, complete with a banana grove and crimson Royal Poinciana Tree.

Interior Design: Sometime during the last decade, the floor plan was reconfigured to essential modern standards that included beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of sash windows in every room to let in the light. But what it had gained in potential it lacked in luster and individuality, until an inspired decorating effort took it over-the-top.

A creative collaboration began with local artists and builders, both inside and out. The distinctive interior focal points are two custom life-sized hand painted murals by folk artist David Wegman, and his brother Jim Wegman who are known for their Key West and Caribbean art. One piece encompasses a large wall in a living room/ kitchen area and features the Mile 0 monument with all its prominent characteristics; the other a fabulous fantasy garden mural is painted in a bedroom and gives a convincing illusion of sleeping in a magical tropical garden.

The Layout:

You’ll feel as if you’ve left home far behind the minute you walk up the steps to the front door of this completely redone early 1900’s wooden island house. Tropical landscaping and pretty Caribbean coral color siding with light blue front porch ceiling make certain you’re staying in a little bit of Key West history. The main entrance to the penthouse is from the front porch through the door that takes you immediately to the 2nd floor via a beautiful traditional wooden staircase. The landing at the top of the stairs leads to you to your colorful hidden haven.

A colorful hallway leads you to the main open concept kitchen / living room overlooking the back deck. Furnishings for the cozy room were selected for their retro 1960’s style, complete with apple green davenport and oval shaped coffee table. The full kitchen offers everything you need to cook, and to assure you can sit and share a meal together, a drop leaf table can easily be pulled out and chairs placed around.

When your group is ready to spread out, you can spill into the 2nd great-room space, that we call the ‘red room.’ Thoughtfully decorated with island style imports, art work was chosen to bring the feeling of the outside indoors. A large original Dominican painting of a colorful parrot is prominently displayed on one wall, while a painting of a vase full of red hibiscus hangs on the other. It also has the added feature of an extra kitchen and eating island.

There are four beautiful bedrooms to choose from, each with an en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms provide wall mounted flat-screen TV’s, and each has a unique décor theme which is described below in the order presented on our slide show.

Bedroom One, we call the ‘blue room,’ and it was designed to feel like a luxurious island beachside room. Set with a sea-grass headboard, white cottage-style dresser, sea inspired art work and sand-tone accessories, this large ‘L-Shape’ bedroom provide a king-size bed and large walk-in closet. The private en-suite bathroom provides a double size shower and free-standing sink.

Bedroom Two, we call the ‘garden-room,’ feels like a ‘Still-life’ garden painting you walk into, and it is definitely the wild-card in the design of this penthouse. The owner loves the enchantment of Key West gardens and it was her idea to make it possible to sleep in the garden while comfortably staying inside. To accomplish this, master carpenter Jerry Levine built a custom ‘picket-fence’ which is anchored on the wall as an art piece headboard. Then artist David Wegman painted an alluring fantasy tropical garden as the background, complete with hand painted bricks you would swear are the real thing. When you sleep ‘in the garden’ you have two twin beds topped with fern print matelassé coverlets. The en-suite bathroom provides a bathtub with in-tub shower (with hand wand), and vanity sink.

Bedroom Three, we call the ‘West Indies room.’ It feels very island-opulent with a grand dark wood four-poster king-size bed and dark wicker dresser set against historic green and tan walls and fancifully framed artwork. A dark wood vanity / computer table and beautiful chair are nicely tucked away in an alcove, set as a place to get some work done or … do up your hair, whatever your passion may be. There’s also a beautiful upholstered bench at the end of the bed for added comfort. This bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the en-suite bathroom provides a double size shower and free-standing sink.

Bedroom Four, we call the ‘love bird room.’ Offering a queen-size bed, it reflects the owner’s feminine love of dreamy cozy bedrooms done eclectic style in lavender, turquoise, and blue. Starting by painting the walls a color called ‘Dreamy Cloud,’ she combined wicker furniture of white and natural, a small white cottage dresser, and a precious wood patina night stand. She fell in love with a Pier One painting of colorful perching love birds placed it over the headboard then complimented it with a small original Haitian art painting, and a small French-style mirror. This bedroom offers an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and in-tub shower (with hand-wand) and a vanity sink.

Grounds: At the back of the property is in-ground heated pool with trickling waterfall and a spacious sun-deck set with lounge and deck chairs and an outdoor table with sun-umbrella.

Parking: Private off - street parking is provided for 1 car maximum in lot. Parking permit provided. If you arrive by car, please plan to park it and forget about it. Enjoy walking or biking around the island.

Amenities: Recent artistic renovation. Two fully equipped kitchens, central a/c, two washer/dryer units, 6 wall mounted flat-screen cable TVs, private swimming pool. (Each bedroom has a TV.) Linens and towels are provided.

Activities: Downtown Old Town Key West at Mile Marker 0, historic monument location on Whitehead in the 500 block. One short block from Duval Street, one short block from the Green Parrot Bar. We consider this one of the best places to view the Fantasy Fest Parade as this event is staged just around the corner at Truman Waterfront Park, and this location is the very first to see the floats! From here you're down the street from Fausto’s Food Palace for grocery shopping, Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Ernest Hemingway Museum, Custom House and Lighthouse Museums, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, and Key West Aquarium are all in the neighborhood. You’re also perfectly situated to walk to excellent internationally recognized downtown restaurants, night life, popular clubs, the Historic Seaport, and tropical shops.

Restrictions: Smoke free property. No pets. (Please don't ask!) This home is offered as an exclusive vacation rental in the most requested location in Key West. We do not accept guests less than 25 years of age unless accompanied by a family group or guardian.

Area: This neighborhood of Key West is the "island urban" area. When you stay in this little district it's amazing how much there is to see on each street. The original city infrastructure was built here to create a diverse array of shopping, offices, entertainment, restaurants, bars, hotels, and churches, and these features are still offered in a modernized mode. There is an impressive display of historic commercial buildings and residential Victorian, cottage, and bungalow style residences. Beautiful tree-lined streets and never ending people watching make you want to walk everywhere and see everything from here.

Property manager

VHKW - Vacation Homes of Key West

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2196 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heavenly Hideout Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away
Heavenly Hideout Key West Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away
Heavenly Hideout Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away House
Heavenly Hideout at Rainbow's End Key West
Heavenly Hideout Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away House
Heavenly Hideout Key West Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away
Heavenly Hideout Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away House
Heavenly Hideout Key West Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away
Heavenly Hideout Mile Zero Mallory Square 3 Blocks Away
Heavenly Hideout at Rainbow's End Private vacation home
Heavenly Hideout at Rainbow's End Private vacation home Key West
239135

About the neighborhood

Map
Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mallory Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southernmost Point - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Willie T's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mattheessen's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this apartment building is steps from Jackson Square and Duval Street. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Mallory Square are also within 10 minutes.

Heavenly Hideout at Rainbows End Key West - Steps from Duval w Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West wedding trip for family
Lovely property in a great location. Enjoyed the pool. Very comfortable. Had rooster alarms that got us moving each day. Would come back to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starting at Mile 0
My husband and I traveled with our 3 adult children. Everyone had their own room and their own bathroom! I didn't notice in the description that the property is on the second story. There are more stairs than in a typical two-story house. People with mobility issues should stay somewhere else. The property is like a duplex with a small hall connector with locking doors. So there are two kitchens and each side has a washer and dryer. The stairs to the pool are in the connector. The rental office is directly beneath the rental property. Very convenient to leave luggage when you need to check out, but are waiting hours for your flight. The staff was very friendly. This property is steps from the famous Mile 0. It is an easy walk to nearly everything you would want to do. And when we were too tired to walk, Ubers were cheap and plentiful. This place is a bit pricey. And all of the add ons--including heating the pool--made it even more pricy. But the location and comfort made it worth it. (Though small, the pool felt great after a long, hot day of walking around the town.)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey A., Pensacola, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West
The property was excellent! Close to everything we wanted to do. Many nights were spent outside on the private patio, grilling dinner and sitting by the heated pool. Very relaxing! The management company was very welcoming and helpful with all of our requests. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was great spending a week with my siblings in Key West
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms
Great location- pool was fab to cool off in and very comfortable! Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem
This property is awesome close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
505 Whitehead, 0 mile marker is the perfect location! Short walks to everything. Property was clean and equipped with everything we needed. There were 8 of us, 4 couples and although I wish we had one larger space to all hang out in we made it work with rearranging chairs in the main living room. TV situation in the main living room was a bit odd. But we didn’t go on Vaca to watch TV. Big shout out to Allison, she was so helpful, made us feel at home!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
The folks at VHKW were great! Looking forward to staying at one of their properties in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location, but pests are a problem
Positives- the location was the BEST we could have hoped for! Walking to anything and everything we wanted to do was easy! The bedrooms are large and there are 4 full bathrooms so our adult children had plenty of space to spread out and having two sets of washers and dryers was great when we were packing to head home. We also very much enjoyed the pool in the backyard- it is small, but perfect for soaking after a day in the sun! Negatives- We were NOT prepared for roosters screaming at 3, 4, 5 am. I would definitely recommend earplugs. There is street noise pretty much all the time, but this is no different than any downtown city area so we were not bothered by this. The house definitely has an insect problem. The property listing and information state that ants and palmetto bugs are common due to being in a tropical area. Being from Florida (Destin, Fort Walton Beach), I am very familiar with the Florida insects and was not deterred by these statements. However, we had ants covering the kitchen every morning, even attacking food that was completely sealed and found an infestation in the microwave (which we did not even use for food). We saw several palmetto bugs and they were not moving slowly, which tells me perhaps there is not regular pest control service. The worst part was that almost our whole family (5 out of 7 people) woke up each morning covered in bug bites (not mosquitos) that were not there when we went to bed- roaches/bedbugs?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of stairs
The stairs were difficult for one of my friends and there really wasn't room for us to sit and enjoy conversation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Key West
Great time in a great location. The house is beautiful, clean and has everything that is needed for a week in Key West. The pool area is very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Great location, close to everything, and we walked everywhere. Great setup which is essentially 2 upstairs townhomes that are joined together. Pool area was nice and the water was nicely heated. No drawbacks at all except a tad more room in the living areas would be nice. Maybe even an extra couch or loveseat instead of the dining chars there now. But we weren't in that often and spent daytime breaks down by the pool for the most part.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherina L M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and location!
Soo nice! We had 7 people, plenty of room. Very clean. Air conditioner worked great. Everything you need to cook and serve Pool was very relaxing! Location- in the heart of it all, easy walking to everything. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRANT C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super condo and super location
Great place right at Mile Marker Zero! Great pool, BBQ pit and beds....first class place! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whitehead
WiFi terrible , need coffee filters and we were only given3 pool towels Could you provide salt and pepper Over all we enjoy the property 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun W., Newport News

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!!
Just got home from our week in KW. Miss the weather already 😩 This property was in a great location, less than a block to Duval and all the happening spots, but it is a very busy and noisy street. Loved having a washer and dryer in each unit. The down side was there was really no comfy common area for our group of 8 to hang out in together, the tv’s were tiny (not that you go to KW to watch tv, but that was the guys complaint) and we didn’t think the beds were comfortable. However, everything was clean, we had everything we needed, and I loved the banana tree in the backyard!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHIP P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place very convenient. Host were very nice.
Great location!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls weekend in Key West!
Property had a great location and within walking distance for restaurants, shopping, and other attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Hideout at Mile Zero
Great location! House was very clean. It was great having a swimming pool on the property. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to get back next year!
Fabulous location for eight adults being able to do their own think and easy to hook up with each other
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday
Location, Location, Location. It was perfect for our group of 7. Walking distance to just about everything. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a birthday getaway!
The house was beautiful, clean, quiet and a block off Duval! The pool was a little too warm for my liking but nice to wade around in and visit with friends. If we were to eat in the house at any point, the lack of dishes would have caused a problem. I would defiantly stay at this beautiful home again while visiting Key West

10/10 Excellent

Nikki N., PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The property was exactly as pictured online. Very clean. The location was right in the middle of all the action. We very much enjoyed our stay. Would recommend the property to anyone traveling to Key West!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joellyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Beautiful property close to all attractions. Easy to walk all over. Any questions we had were addressed right away. Great place to just relax also !!!!!

8/10 Good

Celeste W., Poughkeepsie

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre fantasy fest
The house was clean and very accommodating we had 8 people . The pool was perfect size. We didn’t realize this was two houses attached which wasn’t a bad thing we had two kitchens. It was like I said two separate Houses . It was also upstairs The location great. The only thing I can say is it was a little expensive Vrbo . Cleaning , taxes, management fees, because your in key west fees( just kidding ) this trip was 4600.00 for 4 nights . The location made it worth it .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019