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The "girl magnet" thread reminded me that the admiral and I will be driving to Key West in feb. as a side jaunt from a business trip. In our search for places to stay we saw that there are boats to rent for lodging but we can`t seem to find the link again. I think that would be different, we wouldn`t want to take the boat out, so it wouldn`t be a charter, we like staying on aboat, we`ve done it, we`re relatively good at it. So the question is, has anybody heard of/ done this, or have any info on some boats that might be available.
 
If you are not familiar with Key West, I suggest you stay in "Old Town" which is the western third of the island. There are not likely to be any live aboard boats for rent in that area. The waterfront places around the Key West Bight would be my choice. I stay at the Galleon, often, which is a time share that commonly rents units by the day.

In any case, the "action" is at the west end of Duval Street. That would be the evening sunset at Mallory Dock eastward to Sloppy Joes, passing Hogs Breath on the way.
 
What Bob said. KW is not a good driving town because of limited parking. Stay near mallory square and walk.
 
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Originally posted by pdecat

What Bob said. KW is not a good driving town because of limited parking. Stay near mallory square and walk.

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Limited and expensive parking. Last year at a parking meter it was $.25 per 10 minutes. They are quick to give tickets also.
 
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Originally posted by pdecat

What Bob said. KW is not a good driving town because of limited parking. Stay near mallory square and walk.

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And if you might really need some sleep eventually, try for a room as far from street level as possible :)

-Chris
 
All good info..its tough to find anything still available in town as our luck would have it the week we are there is school vacation week
 
Check with Realtors in town. I'll bet you will have no problem finding a house to rent.
 
i have a place in key west 2 bed 2 bath condo with sick ocean views. its on the other end of the island (the non tourist area) Seconds from Garrison Bite, and my favorite fishing boat, Capt Johns Greyhound.

Great place to relax. Its changed a lot in the last 20 years
 
Key West is the East coast version of San Farancisco. It sure has changed in the last 20-25 years.
Bill
 
If you don"t find a boat to stay I on....this would be my choice www.southernmostresorts.com/ golf cart rental one block away.
 
Key West has always been Key West. I was around there during the late 1970's when Mel was just another hustler trying to con divers and boat owners and AIDS was not even on the radar. But the general attitude has not changed. Ever been to "Fright Night on Bone Island"? Not for the weak at heart.

If no boats are available, try the Wicker Guest House on Duval street. A really nice setting, near all the action. I met the owners when they owned a place in Negril back in the day and they run a good, clean, honest place in Key West. I've stayed at the Pier House several times on business, which is nice when somebody else is paying, but I always stay at the Wicker Guest House on other visits.
 
There's a ton of stuff on line. I would start with keysnews.com which has links to everything including accomodations listing pet friendly, gay friendly and gay exclusive. With current market conditions I'm sure there is something suitable even during spring break weeks. And if you're chasing girls, remember that some of them aren't. It's a wonderful town none the less.
 
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Originally posted by BoatCrazy

i have a place in key west 2 bed 2 bath condo with sick ocean views. its on the other end of the island (the non tourist area) Seconds from Garrison Bite, and my favorite fishing boat, Capt Johns Greyhound.

Great place to relax. Its changed a lot in the last 20 years

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BoatCrazy, do you rent your condo out? I am heading down to the keys with my sister and bro-in law in April and we are looking to spend one night in Key West for her birthday.
 
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