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Beachfront 2BDR Condo, Pool & Hot Tub w/ Ocean Views | Papaya Place by AvantStay

Vacation home near Duval Street in Key West

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About the area

Key West

Seaside stay .A stay at this Beachside vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Florida Keys Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Duval Street. Southernmost Point and Mallory Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smathers Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Key West Naval Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Duval Street - 9 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dions Truman & White - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tin Cup Chalice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront 2BDR Condo, Pool & Hot Tub w/ Ocean Views | Papaya Place by AvantStay

*PLEASE NOTE: The complex is currently undergoing a concrete repair project involving work on balconies. While the dates directly affecting this property have been blocked and are unavailable for booking, work will be performed on the balconies of neighboring units between March 12th and approximately May 6th. These dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The work can be loud at times, and noise may carry to the pool area. Guests should also expect to see work trucks on the premises during this period.*

Welcome to Papaya Place by AvantStay! This great 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Key West condo located at 1800 Atlantic Condominiums offers you a wonderful relaxing garden view overlooking the nature preserve. While the condo does not have an ocean view, the large heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi look right over the Atlantic Ocean.

The open living area flows from the full kitchen into the dining and living areas which exude an old Key West style. Sliding glass doors open to the balcony and sitting area overlooking the nature preserve.

The primary bedroom has a king size bed and a large en suite full bathroom. The second bedroom has two twin beds with a full bathroom across the hall. The balcony runs the full length of the condo with access from both the living room and the second bedroom.

The condo offers free WIFI, 3 flat-screen TVs, a brand new smart TV in the living area and primary bedroom, and expanded cable for those who still want to connect with the rest of the world. The condo looks over the nature preserve while the condo complex is situated on the Atlantic Ocean. There is a shared BBQ area, an Olympic size saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, clay tennis courts, and access to the gym with cardio and weight resistance machines.

Located about 1.5 miles from downtown, just a quick bike ride to downtown Key West shopping, restaurants, and bars. 1800 Atlantic is located right next door to Smather's Beach within walking distance of the condo where you can rent paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

Key West is the place to visit the lively nightlife and relax in the historic charm, flamboyance, and conch-style architecture that early Bahamian settlers made famous. It embodies a clash of the past and the present, and every building (including this rental) in Key West reflects this eclectic ambiance!

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

*Home Truths:*
- Please note that this unit is located in one of the oldest complexes in the area, and is not upscale.
- Balcony resurfacing is taking place in sections throughout the building. This work is expected to continue for several months.
- This home has access to a shared pool and hot tub.
- The tennis courts have to be reserved in advance, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Directions on how to reserve are available in your Home Manual.
- This home features a sleeper sofa.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Any reservations 28 days or longer will require additional clean/cleans to be scheduled. Additional payment will be collected and the amount of cleans will depend on the length of your stay.
- All bookings 28 days or longer require a security deposit to be charged after booking.
- The jets in the master bathroom are currently not working. Please do not use the jets and do not operate it as a tub or fill it with water.
- The twin beds can not be converted into a king.
- This home is on a monthly pest control schedule. The area of Key West is home to many insects such as termites, no-see-ums, and mosquitos. Pest control can not eliminate these insects during the swarming season. You may also encounter geckos, lizards, iguanas, frogs, and chickens during your stay in the area.
- Key West is a resort island where renovation of existing historic properties, new construction, and road repair sometimes occur without forewarning. AvantStay is not liable for any guest inconveniences caused due to construction in the area.
- Please note that max occupancy includes infants.
- Please be advised that documentation may be necessary for ESA/service animals to gain entry.

Parking Details:
One parking space in a covered garage
Vehicles/Golf carts using the A garage (West side) must be less than 6’4” in height.

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2 / Two twin beds
Sleeper sofa

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,316 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Beachfront 2BDR Condo, Pool & Hot Tub w/ Ocean Views | Papaya Place by AvantStay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, and communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nina L.

There are some things that were great about this place and some things that were terrible. Overall, the pool is lovely and the location is good. Close but not so close to the center of town. However the condo itself while clean is very shabby. The tile shows its age, the master tub is gross and looks dirty, and the carpet in the master seems new and also has stains. The condo feels clean just really showing some wear and tear that just make you not feel great about the monwy you are spending. Its not For the price, its not worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming. They checked in a number if times to see if we needed anything, gave great suggestions on places to eat, attractions, night life, etc. The place was very clean, comfortably, and had pretty much everything needed.When I had any questions, they responded rather quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy e., Wayne, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Getaway!

While the condo could use a bit of updating, the complex and outdoor pool area vast, with a beautiful pool and out door space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Key West Fun

The beds were very comfortable and the huge couch was the best. Property had everything we needed. Large pool and deck, with a beautiful view of the ocean. Close to beach and easy walk to restaurants. Duval street and local attractions easily accessible with golf cart rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Apryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway!

Great condo! Wonderful king bed, view of the mangrove, super close to beach access, great amenities, quiet area of Key West.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Perfect for 3 adults Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall good experience

The worst part of the whole trip was checking in on the first night. The information packet we received had a lot of information in it but unfortunately the code for getting access to the building where our keys were kept didn't work as indicated in the packet. I happened to be there when others were coming out so they could let me in. Once I had my room keys, everything was smooth sailing for the rest of the trip. We did have the AC go out while we were there but our rep was VERY responsive and got our AC fixed the very next day. Whenever we had a question, our rep was very responsive and communicative. The unit was a bit dated but it worked for what we needed. I would definitely use AvantStay again but probably not that building. There were too many rules regarding the pool so we never used it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and spacious. They do have an ant problem. I would never stay here again though. The check in-check out process is a nightmare! You have to go to the management office to get the keys. The management office is 1.5 miles from the unit. So that’s 2 Uber rides each time. I tried to contact the management to see if my sister who was arriving earlier could pick up keys and they said that they would get back to me and never did. We spoke with other renters down at the pool who didn’t have to pick up keys from another location. We are very unhappy about it! Now I know what questions to ask before I book another stay somewhere else
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan K., Bethany Beach, DE

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and well stocked

Unit was great - well kept - just wish there was more lighting - it was very dark in most rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent place but a bit dated

Rooms were fine - odd layout and the wall of mirrors not only in the living room and bedroom could really be redone as its a bit creepy to constantly seeing a reflection practically everywhere. Master bathroom has a large square step down hot tub that didn't work and looked like it had been there for 20 years. An update to the rooms really is needed. However it was decent and reasonably located to Duval but a bit too much to walk (1.5 miles each way). No beach access - even had a sign that indicated sand had glass and debris in it so basically was off limits. Nice pool area but that's not what we were there for.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

john m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very outdated

The unit is very old and needs updating. The rental was made for 6 people but the office could only provide 2 keys maximum. With everyone out exploring the town, it makes it difficult to go back when you want. Difficult to reach the rental office directly, they send you to an 800 number where there are not familiar with the property. This unit and the entire building is extremely dated
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The condo was great. Has plenty of room and everything we need. Wonderful pool and hot tub. Location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent all around

Very well stocked facility (best stocked kitchen ever!). Great amenities. Loved having the pool and small private beach but very accessible to Smathers and Higgs beach too. Easy to get to all the hot spots on Key West.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S., Colon

Liked: Cleanliness

Key Weast

Great stay.Very clean.We were a little early.But our unit was ready so we got the keys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rod Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Staying near Smathers and Higgs beach worked for us. A short commute to town each evening was easy , and a good trade from staying downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, just needs updated

It was a wonderful week. Condo was very clean and suited us just fine. It could use some updating but did not hinder our stay at all. The location was perfect. We rented scooters to get around town with which worked out perfectly for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good but dated

Good location right by Smathers beach. Huge balcony, nice pool and hot tub on premises. The unit does need a bit of an update, especially the master bath, but was overall a great place for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Papaya place

The condo was well appointed and true to the pictures. The property at 1800 Atlantic is older but very well maintained. The pool and hot tub are awesome and located on the ocean with a small private beach and the gardens are lovely. We loved the way the condo was furnished with very comfortable sofas and chairs. The kitchen and bathrooms are a little outdated but very functional and the master bedroom shower is funky. The beds are comfortable. The balcony looks out on the nature preserve and is very quiet. The property is a at least 2 miles from all the action and the busy areas of Duval street but we rented bikes for the week which is the perfect mode of transportation for this area. So if you plan to party on Duval this is not the place for you The free parking in the garage is a deal as parking anywhere in Key West is a problem. The rental agency At Home in Key west was very helpful with check in and following up with us. As always we had a wonderful time in Key West and have no complaints and will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Papaya Place

Ok but needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Terry S., Longmont, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Desperately needs updating and new furniture!

Complex was nice. Location was what we were looking for…. Away from craziness of downtown. Very quiet! Pool was great! Hallways smelled musty. Condo itself was poor. Very outdated and worst of all living room furniture was wicker, old and VERY uncomfortable! Kitchen items were also outdated. Overall Was definitely not worth the money spent!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Menifee

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property & location is great.

Very easy & affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Felt like home. We immensely enjoyed our stay. Wonder pool and tennis courts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not too bad

This rental was ok. Nothing super special, nothing too bad. I was given the wrong paperwork at check in which made things frustrating as we spent two hours trying to locate the unit/getting in touch with management for the correct instructions. But management did respond and correct it. The pool was wonderful, as were the grounds. Not really a walkable location, we did need to drive to everything we did-but the island is not huge so not a big deal. The house had everything we needed as far as the kitchen goes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a long weeekend!

This property was clean and set up as advertised on the website. The pool was conveniently located, and the complex was 5 to 10 min walk from Smathers Beach. It was near a biking / walking path to walk to dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021