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729 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, United States of America, 33040

The Mermaid & The Alligator - A Victorian mansion with tropical gardens, plunge pool, and adult-only accommodations in Old Town

Set in a 1904 Queen Anne Victorian mansion characterized by angled bay windows and sloping gabled roofs, The Mermaid & The Alligator offers nine distinctive rooms across three floors. This adult-only Key West hotel features French doors opening to private verandas, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Turkish bath towels. The property's gardens showcase mature shade trees, exotic plants, and serve as a stopover point for birds migrating to Cuba and Central America. A heated plunge pool with built-in benches is available from sunrise to sunset. Daily complimentary amenities include full breakfast served poolside from 8:30-10:00 AM and wine with light snacks during the 4-5 PM happy hour. Located 3.5 blocks from Duval Street, The Mermaid & The Alligator sits 0.5 miles from the Ernest Hemingway Home and Key West Butterfly Conservatory.

The Mermaid & The Alligator: Pros

- Gardens feature migrating birds and tropical flowers with year-round blooming cycles - Each room offers unique architectural details and decor, from cathedral ceilings to Dade County Pine walls - Complimentary amenities include breakfast, afternoon wine, beach chairs, and coolers - Four standard parking spaces and one handicap space available at no extra charge

The Mermaid & The Alligator: Cons

- No televisions in guest rooms - Third-floor Treetop Suite requires climbing 40 steps

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390 sq. feet 
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City Center
Key West4600 ft
Airports
Key West International (EYW) 3.5 mi

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Adults only
  • Baggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

729 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, United States of America, 33040
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729 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida, United States of America, 33040
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