Key West condo rental - The living room overlooks the balcony
The living room overlooks the balcony
 
Key West condo rental - The living room overlooks the balcony

The living room overlooks the balcony

Relax in the bath tub with jets after a day of snorkeling.

Relax in the bath tub with jets after a day of snorkeling.

Brand new kitchen that includes ice maker and dishwasher.

Brand new kitchen that includes ice maker and dishwasher.

Gorgeous details like the Billy's Blue Heaven bathroom sink.

Gorgeous details like the Billy's Blue Heaven bathroom sink.

The dining area seats 4

The dining area seats 4

Twin bedroom.

Twin bedroom.

Master bedroom has queen bed.

Master bedroom has queen bed.

Gorgeous details throughout Billy's Blue Heaven.

Gorgeous details throughout Billy's Blue Heaven.

The only thing missing from this balcony is YOU!

The only thing missing from this balcony is YOU!

The back balcony

The back balcony

Front balcony

Front balcony

Your condo in paradise.

Your condo in paradise.

View of gorgeous & gated Truman Annex from Balcony.

View of gorgeous & gated Truman Annex from Balcony.

The shared shipyard pool.

The shared shipyard pool.

Welcome to the gorgeous and gated Truman Annex Shipyard.

Welcome to the gorgeous and gated Truman Annex Shipyard.

Two bikes come with this condo.

Two bikes come with this condo.

Met these dolphins on a snorkel adventure.

Met these dolphins on a snorkel adventure.

Truman Annex is beside Mallory Square.

Truman Annex is beside Mallory Square.

The best Key Lime Pie in Key West is only 300 steps away

The best Key Lime Pie in Key West is only 300 steps away

The condo is beside the best snorkeling reef adventure.

The condo is beside the best snorkeling reef adventure.

My goal is to make sure you have a wonderful vacation in Key West.

My goal is to make sure you have a wonderful vacation in Key West.

Karma Box

Karma Box

300 steps from this condo is ping pong at Blue Heaven restaurant.

300 steps from this condo is ping pong at Blue Heaven restaurant.

A typical sunset at Fort Zachary

A typical sunset at Fort Zachary

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
Minimum Stay 7 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Key West vacation condo rental
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Sleeps 4

Billy's Blue Heaven is brand new to the vacation destination rental market in December 2011. This means it is fresh, clean and pristine. Only 300 steps to the world famous Ricky's Blue Heaven Restaurant. The balcony overlooks Truman Annex's lush landscaping beside the shared swimming pool. A short walk or bike ride to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Beach, one of the best beaches on the island. You are a moments walk from Mallory Square where sunset is celebrated every day with world class street theater. The condo is outfitted with a washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, pots & pans, towels & linens, central air conditioning, off street parking pool with close beach access.

A unique feature of this property is bicycles! You don't have to rent. Key West is only two miles by four miles, so nothing is very far away. Fly into the Key West airport and take a cab to Truman Annex You have bicycle transportation throughout your vacation. Big baskets on the bikes will make shopping easy too! The kitchen has a Blender. You can relax in the bath tub with jets for the best in relaxation.

One bedroom has a queen bed the second bedroom has two twin beds. Gorgeous decor includes home theater sound system, flat screen TVs, DVD, and CD player.

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About Susan Mitchell

When not in Key West, we live, work and raise our family in Athens, Ohio.Susan is focused on helping travelers have the best possible vacation experience in Key West. We love raising our two sons John and Billy. Bruce is founder of an alternative newspaper, The Athens NEWS, which he started in 1977. Bruce likes to travel or plan trips! When not helping travelers with vacation trips to Key West Susan loves to roller blade, swim and enjoy music and local culture with family and friends.

Susan Mitchell purchased this condo in 2011
Why Susan Mitchell chose Key West

We bought Billy's Blue Heaven because we LOVE the restaurant Ricky's Blue Heaven and noticed that the two properties are only 300 steps apart. This also means we are on the GORGEOUS Truman Annex steps from the Green Parrot, Duval Street, Pool and Fort Zachary State Park and Beach! We love the whirlpool bathtub and having 2 balconies.

What makes this condo unique

We fell in LOVE with Key West and Truman Annex 30 years ago when the area was being developed. It's a dream come true to own and share this beautiful condo!

19 Reviews of Property 938538 in Key West, Florida

Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
average rating of 4.9473686 based on 19 reviews
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
5

The Perfect Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 27, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
The perfect combination of everything you need for a vacation is what we found at Billy's Blue Heaven! Everything was just as it was described. We absolutely loved the location. Peaceful, quiet surroundings yet only a very short distance from all of the action, both daytime and nightime. We loved having the bicycles. We rented a car for day trips and grocery shopping but if you are only concerned with grocery shopping, don't bother renting a car. You can get everything you need at a local, within walking distance grocery store. We rented a car because we planned a trip to Bahia Hionda. Don't bother. The snorkeling at Fort Zachary Taylor Park was wonderful (and we've spent many years scuba diving in Honduras) and the snorkeling at Bahia Honda from the beach is a wasted trip. No structures for the fish to congregate. My husband did the aerobatics plane ride wth the Conch Repulic Air Force. It was one of the best adventures of his life. They let you fly the plane and do a couple of stunts! We also did an eco-kayak tour with Blue Planet. Fantastic!! For vegan food you can't beat The Cafe. We had a fantastic time, loved the condo,(I especially loved that kitchen sink....very nice touch) and will definitely be back to Billy's Blue Heaven, the best home base for an incredible tropical adventure without leaving the country!!! Although you may forget you are still in the US and not some tropical foreign island every now and then.....!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
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Key West Lower Florida Keys
5

Location, location, location!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 12, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
This is our fourth year visiting Key West. This location was the best! A quick bike ride to Fort Zach Beach for swimming and sunsets, to Duval Street, Mallory Square. Couldn't be a more convenient location and the Truman Annex is quiet and very private. And Billy's Blue Heaven is clean and updated and a perfect spot!

If you are new to Key West absolutely go to Blue Heaven Restaurant and The Cafe on Southard Street. We also loved Louie's Back Yard and the Banana Cafe. Great blues on Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at the Smokin' Tuna (Caffeine Carl and the Buzz)!

Just left and missing Key West already...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
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Key West Lower Florida Keys
Atlanta, Georgia
5

A Blue Heaven-ly Getaway

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
This was our third trip to Key West, but our first with our 5-year-old son, and we sought a place that would be clean, quiet, and close to the sights of the town. Billy's Blue Heaven provided all that and more! The condo was immaculate, and it was great to sit out on the balconies and take in the atmosphere. We especially loved sitting out on the back balcony with our morning coffee and playing our son's Ocean Bingo game (at his request).

We also thoroughly enjoyed how close this condo was to our favorite places in Key West. Our favorite restaurant there is Blue Heaven, which is only a 5-minute walk even at our son's pace; he loved the chickens and the cats walking around our table. And though only I stopped in for a bit during this trip, our favorite Key West bar is Green Parrot, which is also just a few minutes' walk away from the condo.

Perhaps most importantly, the condo is only about a 15-minute walk from Mallory Square. Our son enjoyed the street performers immensely, and he couldn't get enough of the Key West Aquarium nearby. If you're not into crowds for the beautiful sunsets in Key West, the condo is only a few minutes' bike ride--and we were glad to have Susan's bikes available--from the sunset-watching area of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.

Our only regret was that we had to leave Key West a day early because of work. You don't want to even think about work or other obligations while in a place like Key West, and the condo makes it possible to forget about all those things. The kitchen appliances all work great, the beds are comfortable, and the hardest decision you have could be which balcony to use when sitting out in the morning.

We would recommend Billy's Blue Heaven to anyone considering a stay in Key West. Thank you, Susan, for all you provided us. We hope to be back soon.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
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Key West Lower Florida Keys
Pennsylvania
5

Perfect week

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 18, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
This was our second stay at Billy's and fourth with Susan. This property was very clean and well-equipped. We learned even more about what a great owner Susan is when we blew a fuse, and she had the electrician there within an hour. She's also great with tips for restaurants and attractions. We were fortunate to be there when Kenny Chesney did an impromptu concert at Hogs Breath - amazing! Thanks Susan for being such a great host.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Athens
5

Terri-Athens

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
Wonderful condo with an excellent location. Within waking distance to all of the important spots of Key West. Fort Zachary State Park is a fabulous and easy to walk to. Must take the short walk to Blue Heaven (our favorite restaurant.). I've stayed at all three of Susan's condo's, she is very helpful and knows Key West very well.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
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+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Northern Indiana
5

Wow! What a vacation!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 22, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
Blue Heaven Condo was very, very nice. Clean, Quiet, Spacious, Comfortable. Location was very central to all the BEST activities. Hemingway House is just a few blocks away and should NOT be missed. We enjoyed sun bathing on South Beach a little more than the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor. The bikes included with the rental were the BEST. The condo was perfect and everything you could want to prepare food or get ready for the day were there. The electric grill on the front deck was awesome! We took a day sail on the Jolly Rover docked along the Historic Seaport Walk. The crew fired off cannons and a blunderbuss, they were very knowledgeable and two hours only cost $35/person. Mallory Square sunset celebration is an ENTIRE day celebration....soooo many shops, exhibitions (we really enjoyed the 10 foot high unicycle show and the little dog that collects his masters tips in his mouth) and Oh, the restaurants! (especially loved the cuban food at El Meson De Pepe's - I had the BEST rum and coke I have ever had there). We also ate at the Blue Heaven restaurant for breakfast. It is only a block away from the condo. Wonderful Lobster crepe and eggs benedict! This was by far the BEST vacation we have ever had (and that includes Hawaii - Hawaii was confusing to figure out how to get to places and figure out the best places to go. Key West is a GREAT size with TONS to do and see. Susan was very helpful and quick to respond to all my inquiries. A++++
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for having such family fun in the condo and in Key West. I agree Hemingway house is a must! So is Harry Truman's Little White House. You will have to come back and get some presidential history!
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Athens
5

Also From Athens

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
From our vantage point at Billy's Blue Heaven, we were perfectly situated for just about everything Key West has to offer. This being our first visit to the island, I can't imagine how we could have found a better location, both from the standpoint of proximity to, well, everything, and being housed in a comfortable, classy and quiet condo from which to enjoy the island.

For future visitors, I do have a tip or two. If you have a car, or don't mind paying for a couple of cab rides, do your main food shopping at one of the regular grocery stores on the east end of the island. Fausto's grocery is within a short walk but is very expensive (e.g., $6 for a half pound of grapes). Also, if you're not set on driving through the keys, go ahead and fly directly to Key West. You'll save money and will give yourself more time to enjoy Key West and Billy's Blue Heaven. You don't really need a rental car here, because the bikes or your feet will take you anyplace you want to go.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Houston, TX
5

Location is Everything!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 1, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
Our group of four enjoyed an amazing time in this adorable condo. We were two blocks off Duval St, and literally five minutes (walking) away from the major sights. We jumped on the trolley for a sightseeing tour, which picks you up just outside the community. One night, we stayed in and grilled some of the best fish I've ever had. At the end of everyday, we hit the saltwater pool, which is cooled and heated, as needed. It was just another of many amenities available. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone looking for access to Key West's sights and the quiet after a long day out.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/8
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Rock Hill SC
5

Wonderful visit to key west

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 6, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
We stayed at this condo 1st week of August. The owners were great to work with and the location to duval, Mallory and south beach was perfect. Nice touch with the bicycles as we traveled all thru town each day. The pool at the complex was great especially after long walks. Great location to Fort Zachary Taylor and two restaurants which were very good (blue heaven and Columbia grace). Many things to do in a two mile radius. Thanks for a great week.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Key West Condo in Truman Annex with Whirlpool Tub, 2 Bikes, & Access to Pool!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p938538
+1 740 2749091
Key West Lower Florida Keys
Calgary, AB, Canada
5

Billy;s Blue Heaven

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 20, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Billy's was exactly how it was described. It was perfect for us to relax. Truman Annex very central and you could walk everywhere. The bikes that were included were wonderful, we used them alot. A very nice touch to the condo. It was quiet which we loved but still close to the Old Town. We enjoyed Blue Heavens restaurant and many more to many to name. Could not have asked for better weather. We were here for a week in June/12. Hope to return soon. Thank you Susan for sharing your home with us.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/3