Never want to leave this spot? Food and beverage service provided by Latitudes makes it so that you don’t have to. We’re talking a perfect crescent of white sand – that only guests of the resort can access – studded with lounge chairs and tiki hut umbrellas. Perhaps one of the best parts of this island is its private stretch of beach – something you won’t find in Key West proper. The Island-Wide Tropical Vibe Truly Transports Not to mention, many come with their own bougainvillea-draped porches complete with rocking chairs and some even with a private plunge pool. With pastel-colored wood finishings, authentic Victorian-style tin roofs, fully-equipped kitchens, and impeccably appointed interiors renovated in 2018, these cottages are a stunning study in relaxing luxury.
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But a series of no-frills beachside bungalows these are not. While there’s one main building – home to the concierge, The Spa at Sunset Key, and the restaurant – all 40 of the accommodations come in the form of one-to-four bedroom to two-to-four bedroom (one-bedrooms are an exception) stand-alone cottages. You’re Not Staying in Just Another Hotel Room Still, once you step foot on that covered wooden dock that leads right to the main building housing check-in (and the resort’s award-winning restaurant, Latitudes), the sounds of Duval Street instantly become a distant memory. The small shuttle boat that departs from the western edge of the island of Key West from the waterfront sister property, Opal Key Resort & Marina, travels just a mere 500 yards away – no more than a seven-minute ride – to the dock at Sunset Key Cottages. For Starters, You Have to Take a Ferry to Access Itīut it’s not like you’re about to embark on a long journey across the sea. But it sure feels like it could be 1,600. Because while this resort destination has all the characteristics of a remote island – think sugar-white sand on a private beach, hissing palms that look like they’re doing a lazy boogie-woogie in the salty breeze, and a daily sunset over Caribbean-blue-colored water – this particular 27-acre island is actually no more than a meager 160 miles from Miami, Florida, off the coast of Key West. So what if we told you that there’s a way to achieve that same sense of sneaking away to a far-flung island retreat…without having to embark on the actual “far-flung” part? That’s precisely the beauty of a stay at Sunset Key Cottages. Yet, not everyone is quite ready for the long-distance travel that comes with it.
In particular, they’re searching island escapes more than ever, with beaches listed as one of the top destinations included on traveler’s lists. In 2022, according to Expedia’s annual Travel Trends Report, hotel and vacation rental bookings saw an increase in demand quarter-over-quarter, thanks to travelers’ gaining confidence in the industry.
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