See all properties

The Independent Inn

Property class: 3
3-star clothing-optional guest house near Duval Street

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Independent Inn

Room
Property video
A covered outdoor area with a pool, wicker furniture, and a red umbrella.
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, a bookshelf, and a seating area with a sofa and a rocking chair.
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
412 Frances St, Key West, FL, 33040
  • Place, Key West Naval Station
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Tropical Suite, Pool Side, Ground Floor

Room

Tropical Suite, Pool Side, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Newly Renovated Cottage w/ Kitchen, Pool

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Newly Renovated Cottage w/ Kitchen, Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Newly Renovated King 2nd Floor, Outside

Room

Newly Renovated King 2nd Floor, Outside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Newly Renovated Tropical King 2nd floor

Room

Newly Renovated Tropical King 2nd floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tropical King, Pool Side, Groud Floor

Room

Tropical King, Pool Side, Groud Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Newly Renovated Suite,Kitchen, 2nd Floor

Living area

Newly Renovated Suite,Kitchen, 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tropical King, Island View, Ground Floor

Room

Tropical King, Island View, Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
A multi-story hotel with a pink facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent 'LA CONCHA' sign.

La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection

Key West Historic District
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 516 reviews
The price is CA $292
CA $377 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection

About the area

Key West

Key West Historic District stay.With a stay at this Key West Historic District guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Duval Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Mallory Square. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Guest houses in Key WestOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Key West Naval Station - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duval Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mallory Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Conch Republic Seafood Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Schooner Wharf Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Raw Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Independent Inn

3-star clothing-optional guest house near Duval Street
As a guest of The Independent Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Independent Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Key West guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1900
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Independent Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

A white decorative sculpture in a garden area with a white fence and a building in the background.
Southwinds Motel
Old Town Key West
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,401 reviews
The price is CA $218
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Southwinds Motel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that clothing is optional at The Independent Inn.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Heron Court
Heron Court House
Heron House Court
Heron House Court B&B
Heron House Court B&B Key West
Heron House Court Key West
Heron Court Hotel
Heron House Court Hotel Key West
Heron House Court Adult B&B Key West
Heron House Court Adult B&B
Heron House Court Adult Key West
Heron House Court Adult
Heron House Court Key West
Heron House Court Adult Only
Heron House Court - Adult Only Key West
Heron House Court - Adult Only Guesthouse
Heron House Court - Adult Only Guesthouse Key West

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Independent Inn to the airport?

The Independent Inn is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Independent Inn?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Independent Inn on Dec 10, 2026 start from CA $252, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Independent Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Independent Inn.

How close is The Independent Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Florida Keys Beaches and 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Independent Inn offer free breakfast?

The Independent Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Independent Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Independent Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Independent Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for USD 30 per day.

Does The Independent Inn have a pool?

The Independent Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Independent Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Independent Inn to downtown Key West?

The Independent Inn is 0.5 mi away from Key West.

The Independent Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy check in, old town charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Independent inn was a great place to stay! Very sweet host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in nice safe area and close walk to good restaurants and warf. New owners committed to building excellence.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our little conch cottage and how close it was to the pool. The staff was so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This gem of a bed and breakfast is perfect for an authentic experience of the Keys! The staff was wonderful and loved hearing the owners story! Conveniently located close to Duval. Everything including a beautiful local inlet within a 10 - 15 min walk. We will definitely be staying again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe of this place! Full of historic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here many times and love it. Roman goes above and beyond to make our time soooo special. Amy & Michael Tischio
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property is old and slightly outdated, it is charming and the staff, especially Roman, so welcoming, personable, and accomadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roman, out consierge was amazing as he has always been over the last 15 years of staying at Heron house Court.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ronan was awesome and took the time to step outside the hotel to show us and explain which street parking was resident only and which was free for visitors.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large space. Liked that the bedroom / bathroom were on an upper level. Close to the Key West and Yankee freedom Ferry dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning didn't really work that great at first. But the maintenance man fixed it the same day. Other than that had a good time. Needs a few repairs, but all in all good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful. Walking distance to Dry Tortuga ferry. Would have given 5 stars but air conditioner didn't keep room cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave this place 5 stars bc of how awesome hospitable kind & precious Roman is - front desk. He made our trip better than it would’ve been if we didn’t meet him. I think he’s the happiest most kind human ever. The pool was nice and clean/ quiet. Basics for breakfast - can’t complain. In a great area. We will go again bc of Roman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful experience. We arrived after 11pm and keys were ready for us. The first room the a/c didn’t work, but it was late at night so we roughed it out. We let them know and they moved us to another, nicer space right away! They even offered to move our bags. Wonderful location, no more than 12 minutes to anywhere we wanted to go. Quiet and immaculately clean. Fantastic continental breakfast. Highly recommend. Very nice that it was adult only.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great owners and staff, great bed, really enjoy coffee and breakfast offerings every morning. Pool water looked like it was due for cleaning. Our room temp was ok, AC really struggled with the July heat. Only reason rating was 4 and not 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better AC
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
I appreciated the early check-in, and the property was fairly clean. However, the fan in my room did not work, and there was no way to control the in-wall AC unit, leaving the room quite stuffy. Additionally, the front desk staff did not explain the property amenities upon arrival, or explain much at all. For nearly $500, I expected far more hospitality and a much better overall experience. I ended up spending most of my stay at a different property with the rest of my group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at The Independent Inn! From the moment we arrived, the owner at the front desk was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Since we checked in after hours, they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. The property is currently under new ownership and undergoing renovations, but don’t let that deter you. We never experienced any loud construction, disruptions, or inconveniences during our stay. It’s clear they’re putting a lot of care into making an already charming place even better. After spending the day exploring Duval Street in the Florida heat and humidity, the pool was the perfect place to relax and cool off. The Independent Inn itself was cozy, comfortable, and had a laid-back atmosphere that made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a clean, welcoming, and well-located place to stay in Key West, we would absolutely recommend The Independent Inn. We’d gladly stay here again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't speak highly enough about the staff - Daniel, Emma, and Roman - who went well out of their way to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The facility definitely needs updating, which is currently being done room by room, but even though "tired" the rooms were remarkably clean. Breakfast is standard continental fare. Air conditioning is window units but extremely effective. The pool is nice and typically uncrowded. The facility is extremely quiet, both the location of the building itself and the rooms individually. We would definitely stay at the Independent Inn again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel had a name change since we booked it a few months ago. There isn't someone in the office if you need your luggage held, but they did say this will change soon with the new owners. I believe they are in the process of remodeling and upgrading things like A/C's etc... It definitely needs an upgrade. Overall not bad, but I wouldn't of booked it if I'd known the transition situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay here was pleasant & quiet. We stayed in room 5. It was small but cute. The shower will take a long time to heat up, and the toilet sits very low to the floor. There are not many outlets in this room and the one by the chair and bathroom door dosent work. We had also anticipated using the pool during our stay, but it was not running and dirty the entire week. Kind of bummed about that. Breakfast consisted assorted breakfast cereals, and plate of cold cuts ham slices and cheese, Bagels, bread, fruits. The coffee was in unmarked thermos's and didn't stay hot very long. Overall the property is in a quiet, walkable location, convenient to the Marina and Duval St.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

This hotel is charming, but I'm not sure it's ready for prime time at this moment. We had warm water one day out of our 6 night stay, and the other days it was only slightly better than cold. The remote controlled ceiling fans/light (although a nice touch) would randomly turn the light on in the middle of the night and would continue to do so until power was cut to the fan via the light switch. I'm not sure if another guests remote control use would bleed through the walls or what, but it was super annoying. We love a fan when we sleep, and I hated give that up due to the light randomly coming on. The pool was cloudy every time we used it, and I never saw the skimmer running. I don't know if it was run the entire time we were there or not, but it was obvious that the filters were not doing their job. They are working on the place, and I know it will be better in the future, but as of now, it needs work. Husband and wife team running day to day operations here are sweet as can be, and I hope they get things turned around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026