Casablanca - Nightly Rental

Nice place with a pool but some items would need to be upgraded

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I consider this property to be perfect for a couple's stay in Key West. Yes, White St. is a bit noisy at times, but the backyard pool and interior are always peaceful. Wonderful to have a Faustos location and many terrific restaurants within a few blocks. A mile or less to most KW offerings.

With the bathroom accessed from the bedroom, the second bed being a fold-out sofa, and now, only 2 lounge chairs by the pool - truly only set up for 2.

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This was an awesome little spot to stay. I would definitely book it again when I head to the Keys. I live in Florida and this place was great because I had a place to park my Mercedes which I was worried about being on the street. The cottage was very clean the only thing for us, we could have used a few more towels, "women" ! I have already told several friends about this spot!

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Everyone I delt with throughout the experience was fantastic. The pool is better than it looks & youre a 5 minute uber ride from duval. Highly Recommend.

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Clean unit. Loved the pool. It was perfect Bed sleeps good. Very comfortable Bedroom extremely small as is the bathroom Not enough room to unpack ur clothes Keep all the ceiling fans and you will keep unit cool. Washer n dryer was a great. Washed towels n clothes nightly We love Key West and come many times a year

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Clean unit. Loved the pool. It was perfect Bed sleeps good. Very comfortable Bedroom extremely small as is the bathroom Not enough room to unpack ur clothes Keep all the ceiling fans and you will keep unit cool. Washer n dryer was a great. Washed towels n clothes nightly We love Key West and come many times a year

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This little place is a little gem. The location was really nice. The street is a little busy but overall is a quiet location away from all the tourists. Parking is a huge plus even if you don’t have a car, since it gives you dedicated parking for your scooters or golf cart. And the private pool was absolutely lovely!!
The only big concern and annoyance were the ants in the kitchen. They were extremely annoying. We didn’t use the kitchen for cooking but you couldn’t set anything on the counter without bringing out the herds of ants.
The house does lack some charm with little to non of decor to bring the key west vibe to your stay.
But the management office was fantastic! The ladies in the office were so welcoming and great. And the ability to leave bags there before check in and after check out was extremely helpful!
We would definitely stay here again or in one of this management companies other properties, on our next visit to fabulous Key West!

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The house and the people that I dealt with were exceptional. This rental experience only added the to the fantastic experience. I will definitely use them again.

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What a delightful rental. We enjoyed the pool everyday! The bed was extremely comfortable and it was great to have a tv in the bedroom. If I came back to Key West I would choose to stay here again.

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I was a little worried about going due to a recent broken ankle. I was afraid the hassle wasn't going to be worth it and I was so wrong. The house was perfect, no stairs and the pool was a perfect temperature for physical therapy. Convenience Stores are close by and it was a very short drive to the beach and shopping. We will defiantly be returning when we can ride bikes and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Having our own parking spot was a definite benefit.

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Our first visit to Key West, and this place was amazing - better in person than in photos and description. Clean, private, well-stocked, great location, quiet neighborhood. And the private pool was terrific. Next trip to Key West, we're coming back to this place. The check-in/check-out process was streamlined, and the property manager was very professional, communicative and responsive. Awesome place overall.

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My husband and I had a wonderful time in Key West. We enjoyed the quiet location, yet it was easy to walk to get groceries, coffee, sandwiches, etc. The house was clean and we would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Key West.

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It was a great stay! Very clean, Checkin was very simple.All tools were given to find the property parking. Office was very welcoming .The only thing I would recommend is bringing coffee or tea for the morning. Close proximity to beach,restaurants.

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It was a great stay! Very clean, Checkin was very simple.All tools were given to find the property parking. Office was very welcoming .The only thing I would recommend is bringing coffee or tea for the morning. Close proximity to beach,restaurants.

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We find the location ideal. Easy walking distance to Old Town attractions and Higgs beach. While White Street can be noisy, we enjoy sitting on the front porch and watching all the activity. Some of KW's best restaurants are within a few blocks, as is the White Street Fausto's grocery, and the management office. Fine lodging for a couple, but with the bathroom being accessed through the one bedroom, it might be challenging for more.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Casablanca - it was everything the description promised (parking, beautiful pool, quiet location). Definitely recommended. The staff at Historic Vacation Rentals are wonderful.

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It was awesome. It’s the third time we’ve stayed at this property. The size is perfect, the location is great and the private pool is fantastic. All the furniture is new and beautiful. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and eating and there’s a nice gas grill outside if you feel like a bbq. Overall and amazing experience every time we stay there

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This is a awesome place for a couple. You are in a quiet part of old town, many blocks from Duval. If you want to be in the center of things, this isn’t it. If you want a nice place with an awesome oasis of a pool... this is your place! Nice living room with big TV/cable. WiFi worked well, dinning area seats 4, and the kitchen is well equipped. The place was very clean. The bedroom has a king size bed, small closet and the bathroom is right off that. Bathroom is fine, could use an exhaust fan... French doors off the bedroom goes out to a patio with table and chairs, and there are a few chaise lounge chairs around the pool. The whole back pool area is fenced and planted for privacy... it’s awesome! I also used the concierge service to get rental bikes, booked a sunset cruise and great dinner and breakfast recommendations!

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The minute we got there it was everything it was described to be. The privacy of the pool to the quietness of the area. Cindy got us the bikes we wanted for the time we were there they were delivered and picked up when we left. The bathroom was great the shower was big enough and the lights were great for make up. All in all everything was great will definitely return

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will rent again.

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loved the intimate cottage and private pool,
the washer dryer was a plus - going home with fresh clothes. The location-GREAT

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This rental was perfect. It was all we wanted and more. This place was clean, welcoming and beautifully decorated. Close enough to walk to Duval St. yet far enough away to be quiet and peaceful at the amazing pool. We will be back!!

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This was our first private booking for a vacation rental. We made the booking last year in hopes of being able to travel this year. It turned out to be the best vacation we have taken in years! The cottage was perfect for the two of us and the privacy was spectacular! The rental office staff was extremely helpful and responded quickly to any concerns we had. Shortly after we arrived, we mentioned that the pots and pans were not very good and they brought out a whole new set for us! Wow, that’s service. I can not stress enough how nice and private the backyard and pool is. It is very lovely being able to enjoy an evening swim after a long day of sightseeing and activities. The private parking for this property was also a true blessing as Key West parking can be a real challenge. We can highly recommend this property and management company without reservation.

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We loved staying in this little cottage for a month. We brought our bikes with us and never moved our car once we unpacked. The private pool area and fenced in yard are fantastic. This cottage is small with very little storage. But the patio makes up for it. It was nice having our own grill. Great location close to several restaurants. Fresh Co, Mangia Mangia, Conch Republic to name a few. Key West is the Best!!

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We loved staying in this little cottage for a month. We brought our bikes with us and never moved our car once we unpacked. The private pool area and fenced in yard are fantastic. This cottage is small with very little storage. But the patio makes up for it. It was nice having our own grill. Great location close to several restaurants. Fresh Co, Mangia Mangia, Conch Republic to name a few. Key West is the Best!!

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This home was was exactly as described. Nicely updated. Having the private pool is why we chose this property, it was perfect!! The property was very clean. The management company was a pleasure and we didn't realize the value of an off street parking space as we had never been to Key West before but that was a very necessary amenity. Will stay here again for our next trip!

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This is a beautiful, spacious property with your own private pool! It’s perfectly located - walkable to everything in KW, but quiet. Definitely paradise.

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This is a beautiful, spacious property with your own private pool! It’s perfectly located - walkable to everything in KW, but quiet. Definitely paradise.

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We had a great time in this property. Clean and very nice. Off the beaten path which is perfect for quiet evenings but of course close to anything you want to visit. Only thing needs new skillets as they were not in great shape especially if you plan to cook as we did.

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We had a great time in this property. Clean and very nice. Off the beaten path which is perfect for quiet evenings but of course close to anything you want to visit. Only thing needs new skillets as they were not in great shape especially if you plan to cook as we did.

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We had a great time in this property. Clean and very nice. Off the beaten path which is perfect for quiet evenings but of course close to anything you want to visit. Only thing needs new skillets as they were not in great shape especially if you plan to cook as we did.

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We had a great time in this property. Clean and very nice. Off the beaten path which is perfect for quiet evenings but of course close to anything you want to visit. Only thing needs new skillets as they were not in great shape especially if you plan to cook as we did.

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We only stay 3 nights here, but absolutely loved it! Such a cute place. Private, good location, tastefully decorated and well stocked. Could easily stay here a week or more! Would recommend!

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We only stay 3 nights here, but absolutely loved it! Such a cute place. Private, good location, tastefully decorated and well stocked. Could easily stay here a week or more! Would recommend!

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Another wonderful experience in Key West! The property was lovely, and you can't beat your own private pool. There are not many 1-bedroom vacation rentals with a private pool on the island, and this one is top notch! The staff at Historic KW Rentals are professional and accommodating.

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We've stayed at 817A and 817B many times, and will again in 2021. Either one is perfect for a couple, with the only bath off the bedroom. Well-maintained, with off-street parking, washer & dryers, & in a great neighborhood.

The properties are 28 day min rentals going forward, but recent furniture updates to 817A don't seem to have considered that. (no dresser now, new night stands without drawers or shelves, bed so low one can't fit shoes or collapsed luggage underneath) We managed & as I mentioned in my opening, this disappointment is not enough to prevent us from renting either side of this great property.

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We've stayed at 817A and 817B many times, and will again in 2021. Either one is perfect for a couple, with the only bath off the bedroom. Well-maintained, with off-street parking, washer & dryers, & in a great neighborhood.

The properties are 28 day min rentals going forward, but recent furniture updates to 817A don't seem to have considered that. (no dresser now, new night stands without drawers or shelves, bed so low one can't fit shoes or collapsed luggage underneath) We managed & as I mentioned in my opening, this disappointment is not enough to prevent us from renting either side of this great property.

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Loved our stay and will definitely return!

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Great place to stay...the pool was much needed on a hot day. Like all the reviews, the AC's were too loud and the bed squeaks, but other than that, was a great place to stay.

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Great place with a great location.

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Great place with a great location.

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We've stayed at Casablanca or Casablanca Too on White Street three times, and have enjoyed every one. The combination of property amenities and the location make it perfect for the two of us. Being a mile or less to everywhere we want to go in Key West is such a luxury, especially having a Faustos & 3 great neighborhood restaurants within a few blocks. While White Street is busy, we don't hear much noise in the backyard, nor in the bedroom, which is at the rear of the house.

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It was awesome. The property was fantastic. It was nicely decorated with a price pool and pool deck

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Great location and environment. I’ll definately book again.

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We just spent a glorious week in Key West at the Casablanca property...our third consecutive year at this wonderful bungalow. From the reservation process to check-in to the cleanliness and readiness of the property and even the ease of check-out, we loved everything. The local grocery store (Faustos Food Palace) is just a few blocks away and the liquor store is even closer. The pool is 98% secluded...and we did not care about the other 2%. Your neighbors in Casablanca Too have a hot tub, so don't be shy about making friends and trading amenities. An Uber to Duval in the evening runs about $10 and a taxi ride back will go for $8. Many thanks to Historic Key West Vacation Rentals for a terrific week!

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Everything was great and all supplies necessary. The pool was perfect and very private. We used the grill for some fresh seafood. It was between $7-$10 for a cab or Uber to Duval St. Please add a Bluetooth speaker or 2 to the pool, otherwise no other reccomendations.

Excellent for Duval Street action!

Lazy mornings spent watching Key West wake up on the authentic cottage porch, afternoons consisted of reading with a periodic refreshing plunge in the turquoise, heated pool and evenings winded down strolling to dinner under the stars in the tropical breezes. What a life pretending to be a local living in our little "white cottage", Casablanca !

We moved in from Poinciana, the cleaning team moved all our luggage and food from there to Casablanca, how nice! Thanx management team! We walk in and it is so light, bright and clean! Absolutely true to it's pictures, spacious and well appointed. Just unpack and jump in the pool. One thing we noticed was that it was really dark in the back once the sun went down. The only light that worked was bright fluorescent lights above the door. THEN we noticed uplights in among all the tree's and a pool light but we couldn't get them on. The management team called in electricians and within a day we had beautiful uplighting AND a light in the pool. Looked sooo pretty! The only thing I would suggest is perhaps some more uplighting or twinkle lighting around the umbrella seating area as it is still pretty dark unless you want the spotlight florescents on you. The show stopper was the pool, though, how fabulous to hang out with a nice cocktail and lay by the pool, reading a book, playing some cards and jumping in when it gets too hot. The only downside is that you are not walking distance to Duval but we didn't mind that trade off, got to see the other side of KW/Old Town.

Everything I could hope for and more

Casablanca was perfect in every way:

1. CLEAN: I want clean. I got clean.
2. PRIVACY: The back felt like you were in your own oasis. The front porch was a perfect spot to people watch. It felt like home.
3. EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT. The staff made this trip smooth from beginning to end. They were incredibly efficient. No stress on my end:)

The kitchen came staffed with whatever you would need.
The neighborhood is quiet.

We found a few restarants, liquor stores and convience stores all within walking distance. Anything else required a taxi and they showed up pretty fast.

Manager's Response

You can sit on the porch and people watch, enjoy the sun & pool in the backyard (even have a cookout), or lounge in the comfortable living room. There are several restaurants and shops within a short walking distance, but you're close enough to bike or walk to Duval St if you want more hustle and bustle. My only complaint would be the bed is a bit squeaky.

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You can sit on the porch and people watch, enjoy the sun & pool in the backyard (even have a cookout), or lounge in the comfortable living room. There are several restaurants and shops within a short walking distance, but you're close enough to bike or walk to Duval St if you want more hustle and bustle. My only complaint would be the bed is a bit squeaky.

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You can sit on the porch and people watch, enjoy the sun & pool in the backyard (even have a cookout), or lounge in the comfortable living room. There are several restaurants and shops within a short walking distance, but you're close enough to bike or walk to Duval St if you want more hustle and bustle. My only complaint would be the bed is a bit squeaky.

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Excellent! Danny did an OUTSTANDING job in taking care of all our needs. He deserves a raise.

Overall experience was acceptable, comfortable house and pool setting. Very relaxing...front porch area could have been cleaner along with the pool, but understand it had been unseasonably windy prior to our arrival.

Excellent stay! Great location, biked everywhere! Loved the pool! House was great everything you need. Only complaint, mattress was AWFUL and needs replacing!

I normally rent through VRBO and never had a problem. This time They tacked on a $200.00 charge that was not disclosed until I found charge on credit card.I will not use vrbo anymore. The vacation rental was wonderful. A little farther from town than expected but overall the house was great and a great swimming pool. was able to fully relax there.

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Clean and comfortable.Pretty basic but private pool area is nice. Beware, there's one tiny bath which has a partial glass door and is attached to the master bath. Very awkward if you have guests on the pull out couch as I did. Also, there is a surprising charge from VBRO added on to the bill for nothing. Will not rent with VBRO again.

Clean and comfortable property for the 2 of us.

Nice to have a separate living room with a desk for relaxing in the evenings. Wi-Fi was fine - didn't watch TV. Spent a good part of every day outside, by the lovely private pool.

Very comfortable bedding, though the bedroom's A/C unit is a bit noisy. Kitchen set-up was ok - all appliances in working order, though only 2 stovetop pans & no skillet. (lots of bakeware, though - odd)

Location was very convenient for us - a mile or less to Blue Heaven, the Bight, or Louie's Backyard. Enjoyed the Peruvian restaurant across the street.

Had one maintenance issue during our stay - the float for the pool's automatic fill is no longer buoyant. Manually moving it shut off the water flow. Management company was responsive in providing that suggestion.

For check-in, the management company provided keys & directions via a locker. Specific instructions on where to park (off Pine) would have saved the initial confusion / circling the block.

Will try to book 817A White Street for our next stay in Key West.

The house itself was lovely. The furnishings were very comfortable. My husband was disappointed with the Cable package that the owner had but after talking to the rental agency his package was upgraded but unfortunately not until we were leaving. The distance from Duval street was further than I expected. We would personally prefer to stay closer to downtown. We did have a great stay! The staff at Historic Key West was wonderful to work with.

The house itself was lovely. The furnishings were very comfortable. My husband was disappointed with the Cable package that the owner had but after talking to the rental agency his package was upgraded but unfortunately not until we were leaving. The distance from Duval street was further than I expected. We would personally prefer to stay closer to downtown. We did have a great stay! The staff at Historic Key West was wonderful to work with.

Loved the pool, very nice inside, but bathroom is tiny.

We loved our stay on White St. Cute duplex that was quiet, had off-street parking, was clean, well-equipped, and we had our own pool! We would definitely stay again. We were a little disappointed with the tv and lack of channels--we wanted to watch a few sporting events that weren't available to us. The staff was responsive and friendly. The location allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Comfortable furnishings, too!

Great experience! Highly recommend both the management company aso well as this particular property.