Name: The Mermaid & The Alligator
Address: 729 Truman Avenue, Key West, US

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Located in Key West (Key West Historic District), The Mermaid & Alligator is within a 10-minute walk of Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. This guesthouse is 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from South Beach and 0. 7 mi (1. 2 km) from Higgs Beach. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes.

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Room types · 9

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Treetop

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit features a wardrobe, garden views, an outdoor dining area and wine/champagne is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Bamboo

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)36 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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Caribbean Queen

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)26 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Royal Poinciana with Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)25 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Audubon

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has air conditioning, garden views, a patio and wine/champagne is available for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Garden

1 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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SunRoom

1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2

The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Key Lime

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)15 ㎡up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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Papaya

1 × Queen bed15 ㎡up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities · 39

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Air conditioningSwimming poolLuggage storageFax/photocopyingHot tub/JacuzziPrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesConcierge serviceAdult onlyOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessProcess in place to check health of guestsFace masks for guests availableDelivered food - securely coveredThermometers for guests provided by propertyInternet accessJapanese gardenExercise/lap poolPool sun loungersBeach umbrellasSwimming nearbyFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

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Moondog Cafe & Bakery

American · Bib

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Situated in Old Town Key West and offering an all-day menu, this large, colorful bungalow-style space may just have a few roaming roosters outside. It's decidedly laidback but don't let that fool you — the food is hearty and well prepared no matter the time of day. In the morning, opt for the fresh catch eggs Benedict with sliced avocado, grilled tomato and blackened fish topped with poached eggs and Hollandaise. It's almost too big for the plate, but you'll manage. Don't leave without trying their exceptional Key lime pie, served simply with a snappy graham cracker crust, thin layer of dense,

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Blue Heaven

American

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Blue Heaven is a Key West classic. It's long been a fixture on the local scene, and it's always packed with a crowd who comes here for its reliable, all-day dining and lively atmosphere. Waiting for a table is par for the course but well worth it. The menu presents a blend of Caribbean flavors with a seafood focus. Come in the morning to enjoy their signature fluffy pecan pancakes studded with toasted nuts. Another breakfast favorite is the Key West shrimp benny, with poached eggs, sweet pink local shrimp and finished with a lime Hollandaise. Order what strikes your fancy but know that no visi

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