Casa Del Sol, a Key West Vacation

Casa Del Sol is a two bedroom, two and a half bath townhome of about 960 square feet inside Truman Annex, the gated neighborhood built on the grounds of the old naval station at the western edge of Old Town. It sleeps six and rents by the month, which changes the whole shape of a Key West trip. You are not racing a checkout time. You are figuring out which cafe is yours.

The house has a private garden patio and porch for morning coffee, a living room, a dining area and a full kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, grill, ice maker and, yes, a lobster pot. Air conditioning throughout, a washer and dryer in the house, linens and beach towels provided, and bicycles to use, which in this town is better than a car. There is a private covered carport if you do bring one, which is a rare luxury this close to Old Town. Guests have use of the community swimming pool. No pets.

Truman Annex itself is the reason people keep renewing here. It is quiet and gated, with wide sidewalks and old brick, the Harry S. Truman Little White House at one end and the road out to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and its beach at the other. Step through the gates and you are in Old Town proper, with Duval Street, Mallory Square and the waterfront all walkable.

Because stays run a month or longer, book well ahead for the winter season, and plan on getting to know your neighbors. Contact the owners directly to check dates.