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Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse

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Outdoor dining
TV, offices
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4575 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse

Summary:
Banana's Foster Guest House is a charming historic conch home in the heart of Key West, just steps from the historic seaport and downtown. After a day of exploring, relax in the shared pool or enjoy a barbecue on the patio, perfect for connecting with other guests. Divided into six individual units, the guest house offers flexibility for both solo stays or group bookings, making it ideal for your next Key West vacation.

The Space:
Banana Split’s one-bedroom, one-bath apartment offers all the comforts you need for a perfect stay. The private bedroom features a king-size bed, while the living room includes a queen sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating up to four guests.
Enjoy a private balcony overlooking Simonton Street, as well as access to the shared pool, grill, free WiFi, and a fully stocked kitchen. This apartment is the ideal home base for all your adventures in paradise.

Guest Access:
Our contactless check-in procedure makes check-in easy. Guests will receive a personalized access code 3 days prior to check-in to enter the unit.
Shared community features: pool, grill, balcony and lounge area
How to access: this second story 1 bedroom is stair access only

The Neighborhood:
Placed perfectly in-between Downtown and the Historic seaport, enjoy attractions like Mallory Square at sunset, Fury’s water adventures for a day at sea, and the Shipwreck and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum for some Key West History.

Being in the heart of everything does come with noise of downtown, but nonetheless an easy and convenient location to experience all Key West has to offer!

Half a block from Duval Street, The Banana's Foster Guest House is steps away from Key Wests most famous bars and kitchens. Food is at your finger tips, local’s favorite restaurants, such as First Flight, Bagatelle and Two Friend’s patio are less than a 5 minute walk from your front door. Got a sweet tooth, keep an eye out for Kermit’s Key Lime pie shop in the Historic Seaport known for the best Key Lime Pie in Key West, or some homemade fudge and candy from River Street Sweets.

Forgot something and or need a quick fix, Shorty’s Market has your last minute necessities for your weekend getaway. Just 2 blocks away you can also find Fausto’s food market for locally sourced groceries.

Getting Around:
Parking Information: This home has one dedicated parking space on the Simonton Street side of the property. Please park in the space that is labeled "Banana Split". For additional overnight parking please try 204 Simonton Street.

There are a variety of great ways to explore Key West including by bicycle, scooter, golf cart, Uber, Taxi, or by feet. As this unit is located in downtown Key West, many attractions are within walking distance.

Other Things to Note:
- Looking to host a larger group? This one bedroom is part of Banana's Foster Guest House, which can accommodate a much larger group of up to 18 guests.
- There is no onsite laundry at this property.
- About a 15 minute drive to the Airport.
- Pet Policy: pets are welcome!
Our requirements are as follows:
•40lb maximum per pet
•$15/night per pet
•2 pet maximum
Please let us know if you plan on bringing your pet.

Property manager

Brightwild

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 575 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Key West, Florida

What's nearby

  • Duval Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mallory Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Southernmost Point - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Joe's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Whistle Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Irish Kevin's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stinkin Crawfish Key West - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse on Jul 30, 2025 start from CA $317.65, 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.

What time is check-in at Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse located?

Located in Key West Historic District, this apartment building is steps from Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery Hemingway Rum Company and Duval Street. Florida Keys Beaches and Mallory Square are also within 10 minutes.

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Banana Split | Banana's Foster Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!!! Adorable apartment!! The pool was just perfect for some relaxation!!!

Would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Really nice unit in the perfect location. The dedicated parking space was a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Really nice location. We were able to park on-site and walk to everything we needed. It was clean and had that old world Florida feel we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Geri J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good location

The location was great you had Duval St one block and the quaint neighborhood of Old Town. The unit was fine it was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. 3-4 min bike ride to everything. A bit noisy at night d/t busy street. Gate code didn't work half the time. Glad the other one worked! Had a great time. Recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks!

It was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Nice and cozy place, wry close to Duval street. Clean and comfortable. The street was a bit busy and noisy in the morning so couldn’t sleep in like we had hoped but besides that it was great! Will go again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Key West get away

Very nice. Close to Duval Street and attractions. Pool heater did not work. Had to ask for more toilet paper. No kitchen towels. Both entry door and porch door are very warped so we had trouble closing them. Bed very comfortable, couch sleeper, not so much. I think this unit is better suited for 2 people. Parking space was great. The blue gate was also warped and impossible to open. The white gate opened easily but it never locked.the management people were very responsive each time I called.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All About Location and Parking

Our favorite place on Key West is the Monkey Bar and Banana Split is within crawling distance (2 blocks). That's why we chose the same location for my birthday week. Glad to see ongoing efforts to replace some of the sagging wood. The balcony felt a little too soft walking on it so we avoided being out there at the same time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Koy s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight in Key West

Overall was a nice spot to stay for overnight trip. Was not able to get early check-in. Room is a bit old, bed was kind of soft, sofa bed was not too comfortable and squeaked a bit. Bathroom is inside the bedroom so if you have other guests it is a bit hard for them to access the bathroom without passing through the bedroom. Overall location was great and had one dedicated parking spot. Things are a bit old- but overall worked for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but...

The location can't be beat but the property is very tired and run down everything including the stairs appeared to be falling apart. The outdoor sitting area was absolutely disgusting and we chose to sit on our little balcony instead. Also, our rental was surface clean but smelled very bad. Even though it's in a great location, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc H., Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with incredible location!

My son and I came down for the weekend to celebrate his birthday. The place was exactly as shown online. Had everything needed. We really enjoyed the private balcony area. The pull out sofa worked for a second bed, met the expectations of one. Very quiet and had the communal soaking pool to ourselves. Location is absolutely perfect, close to the charter fishing, key west ferry depot, grocery store, and all the bars & restaurants. Nothing is more then a 5 min walk. Communication was kind and prompt. The checkin /checkout process was easy. I will definitely stay here again and look at other properties managed by them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Poor

59 degrees and not enough blankets No response or help from provided property manager. No instructions in property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday week

The place was fine, although a bit rundown. The only problem was with the wifi and cable which would come and go. The property team did respond quickly and tried to help but nothing could be done. The signal can be erratic on islands, but it was frustrating. The location is a tad noisy but earplugs work. They’re doing some renovating and began working at 8am, so no sleeping in. The funny thing is that upon leaving, they requested (if we were up to it) to assist the cleaning crew. 🤣 Yeah right!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent location

This property was so close to everything. Could use some maintenance but it is in old neighborhood. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacquelyn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Very noisy and could be cleaner

I can’t recommend this place to anyone. It wasn’t very clean (there was a huge dog bone in the pull out sofa) and it was a very noisy location. There were a lot of motorcycles using Simonton street and they were so loud. If that doesn’t bother you, then the location is very close to Duval street and the seaport area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Prime location

We spent 3 nights in banana split and it was a perfect place to stay. No need for a car, you are near everything. The nights can be noisy because you are so close to Duval street but I would definetly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022