Egret ~ Vacation Rental in Key West ~ 1 Bedroom Sleeps 4 Guests

The cottage is very comfortable, with good ventilation and heating/cooling system. The amenities are about average but some of the furniture is showing age and wear. The drawers in the bedroom dressers are off track and hard to pull, and the crank handle to open the venetian vents in the door is essentially inoperable. There was a big stain on the couch seat. This would be a great place with a little TLC. The location is fantastic: near the action on Duval but far enough away to avoid the noise. A very private place off in the corner of the complex, with a really nice veranda. I would rent again.

Very nice cottage, clean and spacious. Nice pool and patio area. Floor tile had recently been replaced near back door and the door needs trimmed as it was very difficult to open and close. Shower/tub needs some Drano because it was very slow to drain. But great place to stay! Quiet yet close enough to all the action.

Egret Cottage is conveniently located just 3 blocks off Duval St. The cottage is small and is perfect for 2 people. The cottage is in good condition. I suggested that the range hood be replaced, the bathroom vanity be painted and the shower curtain liner be replaced. Small improvements that would make this cottage even better! The pool is very nice and the surrounding cottages are well kept. I would rent this cottage again.

Very comfortable accomodations, quite, nicely decorated and a great retreat after island activities. Centrally located on the island and three blocks off Duval allows for quick access all around, but quiet and peaceful when you want it. Only complaint is slow wi-fi and falling coconuts on the semi-private back porch. Other units allowed dogs, so we had to put up with pooh around the the place. We also were there when lots of repairs and painting was going on, but even then, the workers were respectful of our privacy.

We enjoyed our stay very much, the neighborhood is very quiet and the cottage was serene. The swimming pool and garden area in the front of the cottage are pristine; however the back deck of the cottage was ill-kept. It needs some attention. The bathtub did not drain well, and we had a problem keeping the bedroom cold enough (although I understand the window unit was new). The management company was extremely responsive - I had trouble logging on to the internet and someone actually stopped by to make certain I was successful. I have stayed in several places in Key West and I would rank the Egret Cottage as very, very good.

My only complaint is the inattentiveness to the outdoor area in the back of the unit. We saw daily cleanup being done in the common areas, by the pool etc. One would think an effort would be made either by owner or management Co to get rid of the large and very rusty parrot's cage sitting directly outside the living room door and a multitude of dead palm branches that had been there a long while. We had little interest in sitting out on our private porch because of this. The physical shape of the building needs some serious attention, but the size is spacious and cheerful. This is a well equipped unit with everything but a dishtowel and a broom to sweep the dirty back deck! At Home Key West deserves 5 stars for their attentiveness. The bedroom aC died and within an hour they had a fan there and the next day a new aC was installed. The service people were great. The location can't be beat,quiet but walkable to everything.

The location couldn't be better--three quiet blocks from Duval, in a real neighborhood. Nice little pool. Lovely little side yeard where you can havea private breakfast under the palm trees.The cottage is generally fine, but the beds--both king size in master BR and sofa bed in Lr---need to be replaced. My wife and I have somewhat balky backs, and the bed was not up to par--sagging in the middle. Also, the ceiling fans and aC units need to be cleaned. Otherwise, no complaints.

My wife & I spent 5 days in the Egret Cottage after I sailed down in a race from Ft. Lauderdale. We had 2 friends join us for a couple of the days, just made it that much better. Upon arrival, a bottle of champagne awaited us, in celebration of Joyce's (significant) birthday. Very nice surprise and totally unexpected. We've stayed at another unit through at Home In Key West, and will again, because they are attentive to detail and able to take care of all our needs!

The staff was great, The Egret had all the ammenities of being at home. We stayed here 10 years ago on our Honeymoon, and 10 years later, still a truly, tropical, private get away. We will be back for sure and would recommend it to our friends and family.

Our stay at Egret Cottage was great. The cottage had everything we needed. It's located about 3 blocks from Duval St. where everything is everything. The pool is beautiful and the water temperture of the pool was great. We had the privacy of own front porch and little back patio. I must say the back patio area could be kept up a little better. One thing when you go out the front door and you close it please have your cottage key because the front door will be locked. Key West is beautiful there is a lot to do and see.

This was my fifth trip to Key West and so happy that we rented this cottage. Not only an easy walk to Duval Street, but to other local restrauants and bars in the area. The cottege was perfect for our week stay, very confortable, clean and cozy. Suggest to anyone to leave you car and rent bicycles just down the block. We will be back next year.

Very well located and quiet eclave.Spacious cottages. Decorating is a bit dated but clean and functional.Everything required was on premise.Ponds were not filled and the large one in back beside Egret was empty and an eyesore attracting bugs etc.Either start it up or close it down.The locations could benefit from Wi Fi. Yard and parking area ( garbage ) could be better maintained.The security of the complex was always compromised with various housekeeping folks coming and going and leaving door propped open. Recommend thsi t nayone looking for great location. Parking can be a problem .

My husband and I rented Egret in February 2010. We arrived to our cottage around 5 pm. When we entered the driveway it was full of cars, preventing us a place to park. We had to park in front of all the other cars to unload our luggage. This went on for 3 days. We had to leave a note on our car and move it every time someone had to get out. This was a real pain. They have a lovely pool, and nice land scape. We entered our cottage, there are 5 or 6 other cottages located in the same area. We had a semi private deck in front and in back.Everything seemed to look good. We enjoyed all that there is to do on the islands. We loved the music, bars cultural activities, and the locals. Shopping was good. Make sure that you rent a scooter or bike and bring some compfy shoes. You will do a great deal of walking! As for the cottage, I went to take a shower and noticed there was mold on the tiles. There was dust from many weeks of not cleaning inside the shower. I began to look further at the cottage, and only the surfaces of things seemed to be cleaned. There was visible dirt and dust on the cupboards the top of the fridge was extrememly dirty and oily. Pictures had not been dusted and so forth. Blinds were dirty and some were broken. My final horror was on check out day. We striped the bed linens and to our dismay there were stained pillows. the pillow shams were soiled, and to top it all off when we removed the sheets the mattress pad and mattress, were covered with urine stains! This was disgusting!!! We payed 130 dollars for cleaning and this is what we get?? For 2100 dollars I expect spotless!! I feel that for the price you are paying, you should at least have a clean place to stay. Egret is a cute place to stay, but definately not worth the money.

My wife and I had a very nice time while staying in this unit. The rental was clean and comfortable and quiet. The shared pool, was nice and warm for February, and except for one day during our week's stay, we had the pool to ourselves. The pool is a bit shaded and only received sun from about 10:00am-4:00pm. The rental agency was very helpful and returned all emails and calls in a timely fashion. They represented the unit accurately. We enjoyed the back deck/porch for eating some of our meals. Our only disappointment was that the stove was old and did not have a broiler. Also, since there was no gas or charcoal grill that we could use, we could not make the dinner. The agency said that grills were not allowed according to fire code, but we saw two other units receiving brand new grills during our stay ? so perhaps they too can now have a grill on their deck. The VCR in the bedroom also did not work. We liked the location in Old Town ? close enough to walk to all of the action, but far enough away for quite as well. There are some great restaurants within a 10 minute walk.

The Egret Cottage was very comfortable for myself and my two friends during our get-away. The location was excellent - near 7 Fish, the cemetery, and within easy walking of the waterfront, and good biking distance to the southernmost points. It was quiet, and in warmer weather, the pool would have been fantastic, as it was very beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The only improvement would be a new couch, as the upholstery was grungy. Everything else was very clean and well-cared for.