The Mermaid & The Alligator

Warm, cozy, comfortable, relaxing

Liked: Warm, cozy, comfortable, relaxing. Bed was very inviting.
Disliked: Steps to the top, but that's the room I chose. No fault to them.

June 2025 - Exceptional Visit!

Liked: End of June 2025 ~ Wonderful weekend in the Keys thanks to the lovely accommodations at the Mermaid & Alligator.Once inside the gates of the property, we were met by a lush patio oasis with a beautifully appointed and clean room that perfectly captured, in stylish fashion, the look & feel of Key West living.A small plunge pool with water temp in 86° range was very nice and allowed one to better appreciate the garden, vegetation, and ambiance. Courtesy pool towels are available poolside.Layout of property minimized contact with other guests and really made one feel you had the property largely to yourself.Glassware provided for drinks, with complimentary soft drinks, water, and snacks. There is a small ice machine available as well.Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash included.No TVs in the room provided a refreshing break from the 24/7 news cycle - and of course, you always have your phone with free wifi included if you can't resist. We had no fridge in the room either, but with the common area fridge stocked with water, soft drinks and the occasional beer, and the communal fridge centrally located; we really didn't need it.Located right off of Truman Ave, closer to the Southernmost point than Sloppy Joe's Bar & Restaurant, the neighborhood is extremely nice and felt very safe. We combined walking and driving to see the town. It was quite warm during our visit, so we drove a bit more than we originally planned, but with parking readily available everywhere we went, and things being so close, there were no issues.Speaking of parking: Parking on the property was limited, but free parking on the street is literally located just feet away and was readily available.A daily breakfast is included, which other guests told us was quite good, but sadly our schedule didn't allow us to enjoy it ourselves.The hostess & small housekeeping staff were very pleasant and inconspicuous unless needed.

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Wonderful stay in Key West

Liked: The property is located close to Duval Street, but far enough away to be outwith the hustle and bustle. We had the Caribbean King room and it was beautiful, with a great wrap around balcony. The property is located on the corner of Truman Avenue, which while busy with traffic during the day, is not an issue. The garden area is a bit of a sanctuary and is a lovely spot to have breakfast in the morning. It’s around a 5 minute walk to Duval Street, so very well positioned. Breakfast was excellent, with lots of fresh fruit, coffee and cereal etc. The staff are all excellent and do all they can to make your stay pleasant.

Piece of history in central...

Liked: A piece of history well located in old town key west Very green and convenient You can rent bike a the property
Disliked: Breakfast was ok

Special trip to key west....

Liked: A lot of thought has gone into the property. We loved all the individual features in our room and the communal areas. It was great to have breakfast included. Everything in walking distance.