Keeping Up with the Joneses So you’ve been to Key West and fell in love with the island, and now you’re considering purchasing an investment property in paradise.  It’s very likely this idea has popped into your head more than once.  If you’re like most people reading this, it’s probably the second or third (or more!) time you’ve entertained this thought.  Let’s be honest, there’s a reason you’re reading a premiere boutique real estate companies blog In this series, lovingly dubbed Success Stories, we’ll share a few inspirational stories to help nudge you in the right directio ..read more

Each month we receive dozens of fabulous reviews and photos from our guests following their stays with us. We then choose the most memorable review and or photo for that month to win a $100 cash card. Our April 2018 Review/Photo of the Month Winner is Dr. Lentini’s chiropractic group that stayed with us at << THE COMMODORE’S MANOR >> for a long weekend. The group submitted a terrific review and awesome photo from their stay. This fun group of Chiropractors enjoyed a day of jet skiing on the Gulf during their stay. 5-star review from the group. We love hearing about our guests’ vaca ..read more

Investing in Key West & Don’t It Feel Good! Christie came to Key West and was walking on Sunshine in no time… It was a warm summer evening, the refreshing breeze rolled off the Atlantic as Christie took in the breathtaking view from Neptune’s Penthouse, a condo managed by Last Key Realty in the 1800 Atlantic building. Christie had come to Key West to enjoy some fun in the sun and to look at real estate around the island. Upon seeing this stunning view she knew that 1800 Atlantic is where she wanted to be. The view from Neptune’s Penthouse…A Tailored Approach to Key West Real Estate While t ..read more

We’re not in Springfield anymore… We’ve had such positive feedback with our Success Stories Series that we had to keep the love going!  For those just finding our little blog, we’ve decided to showcase a few success stories from our happy Key West real estate clients turned Key West vacation rental homeowners.  We’re hoping to inspire you to take that step you’ve contemplated how many times now when you see that others have successfully achieved this dream.  The same dream you’ve had.  No matter your reason, the time to invest in Key West real estate, and capitalize on thi ..read more

The number one question we get at Last Key Realty, from both our vacation rental guests and our real estate clients, is what’s the difference between transient and monthly rentals?  We’ve put together this quick informational guide to help you better understand how renting a home in Key West works. What’s the difference between rental types? Read on to find out!What is a transient license? The answer is pretty straightforward – properties with a transient license are authorized by the city to be rented for less than 29 nights; those without this license are restricted to be rented by the ..read more

The Fall is actually a great time to be in Key West, there’s less traffic and the island is much quieter, allowing you to enjoy all of your Key West favorites without having to deal with the crowds. The Fall is also when you’ll find the best rate values of the year, your favorite Key West vacation homes can be booked for nearly 20% less than the cost of on-season rates! Get ready for Fantasy Fest! An experience you have to see to believe. Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party for grown-ups including costumes, parades and excitement! This year’s event will be held from October 22, 2021 to Oct ..read more

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  The biggest question we’ve been asked over the past year is ‘What’s Key West like right now with COVID-19 restrictions?’  It’s the same lovely weather, terrific food and fantastic live music you’ve come to expect.  So what’s changed?  The city has implemented a mask mandate that we take seriously and folks stay a bit further apart.  What’s that mean for you?  Probably nothing you aren’t already used to where you are from. The Royal Compound – Located at 101 Admirals Lane – Available Nightly (6 night minimum)Ren ..read more

It’s no secret Last Key Realty has set the standard for luxury vacation rentals in Key West.  The thousands of guests that have stayed with us over the years, along with our happy homeowners, will be the first to tell you that.  But few know the story of how this titan of real estate came to be.  Until now. Founder Chris Santry & COO Alex O’Donnell celebrating Alex’s 3rd (!!!) baby on the wayA Retirement Cut Short If you ask our founder Chris Santry how Last Key came into being he’ll tell you just like he told me in my job interview, it was completely by accident.  He h ..read more

It’s that time again… when we announce our Review/Photo of the Month winner. The Greenwood Family, guests of  << VILLA CUBANA >> in May are our $100 cash card winners! They submitted a fantastic review of their week long stay with us, read it below: The Greenwood Family’s 5 star review from their stay at Villa Cubana. We thoroughly enjoy reading each of our guest reviews. It’s a humbling reminder of how lucky we are to be able to provide guests with a memorable vacation experience and how lucky we are to live in such a magical place like Key West. Want to be next month’s Revie ..read more

As Key West’s premier Vacation Home Asset Manager, when it comes to Real Estate our priority isn’t production. When we venture into Real Estate our priority is the best possible outcome for our clients, period. This may not sound like a typical Real Estate Agency’s motto, that’s because we’re not your typical Real Estate Agency. Because our bread and butter is vacation rentals, we have a unique understanding of what makes a successful vacation rental home. From identifying Key West’s leading investment opportunities to producing a high performing vacation rental, we are ready to help make you ..read more