"Casa Louisa", and authentic cigar makers cottage, is located a hop, skip and a jump (just 1/2 block) from Duval Street (main drag).  It is turn-of-the-20th Century old Key West at it's best.  The cottage is just a couple of houses down from the boyhood home of the world renowned and recently deceased Key West folk artist, Mario Sanchez* and only a couple of blocks from Hemingway's House.  Within walking distance to restaurants, night life, local attractions and beautiful beaches it is not necessary to rent a car while staying at Casa Louisa -- although renting mopeds or an electric cart are an attractive option.  

The cottage has three bedrooms and two full baths. The front (master) bedroom has a king bed and it's own private bath. The back bedroom is off the living/dining area, and has a queen bed with private access to the second, shared bath. There is also a king bedroom in the loft accessed by a sprial staircase adjacent to the kitchen area.  French doors in the living area open out to the private patio and plunge pool.

Casa Louisa has a full service kitchen with all necessary utensiles as well as a wet-bar with a mini-refrigerator. New upgrades to the home include stainless steel appliances, full size washer and dryer, granite counter tops, flat-screen TVs, satellite reception, and VHS/DVD.  The home has recently undergone a fresh, contemporary, yet cozy restoration with the assistance of local interior designer Patty O'Connnor,  owner of  "Key Accents Home & Garden" (305-293-8555) on 804 Carloline Street -- accross the street from "B O's Fish Wagon".

Guests at Casa Louisa also enjoy the use of free high-speed internet access while lounging on stylish, new garden furniture, leisurely sipping margaritas by the secluded plunge pool.  

              "Casa Louisa" by local artist Peter Vey*   

            "Casa Louisa" by local artist Joe Forte**

Check out availability by clicking on the following link:   

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* To view/purchase works by Mario Sanchez or Peter Vey  as well as that of other established and newly discovered local and Cuban artists, click on: http://galleryongreene.com . When visiting Key West, please stop by the Gallery on Greene  located at 606 Greene Street (305-294-1669) and ask to speak with the propietor, Nance Frank and tell her Juanita and Ricardo sent you. 

** Canadian born artist Joe Forte has been wintering in Key West since 1986.  Joe's works can be found in various galleries around town.  Throughout the winter, Joe personally displays his art in front of numerous establishments including Martin's Cafe Restaurant on Appelrouth Lane and the Grand Vin  at 1107 Duval.  Joe can also be reached year round at: mailto:fortejoe@hotmail.com

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