Photo: Courtesy Eden House
Story by Nif Leder
As summer heats up into August, our minds here at Out Traveler begin wandering towards beach-y, breezy, blue shores. Recession woes, sadly, mean that those ten days in Mykonos or Tahiti might have to wait 'til greener times.
Still, that doesn't mean we have to stay stuck in a humid haze all summer. Key West, after all, is just a comparably affordable hop, skip and jump away.
With 35 years of experience behind them, the Eden House ($95-$440; 1015 Fleming Street; 800-533-5397) has gotten very good at serving that slice of paradise without having to leave the states. Between the ubiquitous hammocks, waterfalls flowing into ponds, and all the secret spots that make this house feel like home, the Eden House is great, private-feeling gay-friendly guesthouse for those who need to escape. They even have a library if you lose your book on the beach. (Eden House offers a mixed environment, with a predominantly straight clientele.)
That said, it is in the heart of Key West, so there's plenty nightlife for burning off poolside days. Five blocks away lands you in prime partying territory, Duval Street. The Eden House is also two blocks from the docks and a bunch of favorite local food stops, though you can have your own charcoal grill at the guesthouse or visit their restaurant, Azur.
The Deal:
May 1 -- Dec.
20
Stay three nights; get the fourth night half-off.
Stay six nights; get the seventh night free.
Sept., Oct., and Dec. 1 -- 20:
20% off Sunday -- Thursday
Affordable?
Don't you just love these articles.
Many studies have shown that gay men earn less in the workplace than heteros, and are often the first to get laid off and fired during an economic recession.
Hey, sorry guy, but Joe over here has a family with kids.
So who exactly writes these and why does this person think it's affordable to go to one of the most expensive places in the US?
Posted by: queerplanet | July 30, 2009 at 05:13 PM
That the terms "Key West" and "affordable" can be seriously juxtaposed just shows that irony has died.
Posted by: oldkingtroll | July 30, 2009 at 08:55 PM
I traveled to Key West in HOT HOT June, it was a wonderful time, I stayed for 7 days and It was very affordable, we stayed 5 blocks from Duval but it was worth the walk. We jet skied around the island, went to the Tortuga's and drank way too much, for one person including hotel, air from MI to Key West, Food, Drinks and the extras I spent 850. Which was well worth it. Do it Key West is great!
Posted by: Joshua | July 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM
I live in San Diego, so why leave to all that humidity?
And it is cheaper to visit here and we have more to offer.
Posted by: Greg | July 31, 2009 at 04:49 AM