The Mermaid & The Alligator

The room was designed with a lot of love and really gave a cozy island vibe. We felt comfortable from the first second. The breakfast was great. The location super convenient, with enough parking. And the staff was very welcoming and helpful.

End of June 2025 ~ Wonderful weekend in the Keys thanks to the lovely accommodations at the Mermaid & Alligator. Once inside the gates of the property, we were met by a lush patio oasis with a beautifully appointed and clean room that perfectly captured, in stylish fashion, the look & feel of Key West living. A small plunge pool with water temp in 86° range was very nice and allowed one to better appreciate the garden, vegetation, and ambiance. Courtesy pool towels are available poolside. Layout of property minimized contact with other guests and really made one feel you had the property largely to yourself. Glassware provided for drinks, with complimentary soft drinks, water, and snacks. There is a small ice machine available as well. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash included. No TVs in the room provided a refreshing break from the 24/7 news cycle - and of course, you always have your phone with free wifi included if you can't resist. We had no fridge in the room either, but with the common area fridge stocked with water, soft drinks and the occasional beer, and the communal fridge centrally located; we really didn't need it. Located right off of Truman Ave, closer to the Southernmost point than Sloppy Joe's Bar & Restaurant, the neighborhood is extremely nice and felt very safe. We combined walking and driving to see the town. It was quite warm during our visit, so we drove a bit more than we originally planned, but with parking readily available everywhere we went, and things being so close, there were no issues. Speaking of parking: Parking on the property was limited, but free parking on the street is literally located just feet away and was readily available. A daily breakfast is included, which other guests told us was quite good, but sadly our schedule didn't allow us to enjoy it ourselves. The hostess & small housekeeping staff were very pleasant and inconspicuous unless needed.

First and foremost, we were welcomed by the lovely Olga (receptionist) who was highly attentive and detail oriented. She made us feel like VIP guests! She showed us around the property and then to our room. Everything was pristine and serene. We felt right at home immediately! Amenities: Beautiful, serene, modern, clean. The hotel offers free sunscreen, water, snacks & drinks, happy hour, coolers, and beach towels! Everything you could possibly need or want, they've thought of. Breakfast: Different menu options each day and it's made to order for you once you take your seat in the lovely, lush garden. Ana and Anielka were on staff in the kitchen and were very kind and quick to make our food. The ingredients were fresh with lots of yummy fruit options! Location: 10-20 minute drive or walk to downtown. Super convenient access to Duval street. We left our car parked the day we checked in and didn't use it the entire time we were there.

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful property! The breakfasts were delicious, plus snacks and wine for happy hour were a wonderful surprise. The pool was surprisingly large and had jets. We stayed in the bamboo room which had a private patio which was fabulous to relax and drink coffee on. I would highly recommend to anyone!

The Mermaid and Alligator is a magical place. The home is warm but spacious and meticulously maintained. The staff is friendly and the breakfasts are superb. Everything is done with care, no detail is missed here. We stayed in one of the 3 rooms in the cottage and my parents were in the other. We shared a porch which was lovely. I love the cottage for the outdoor space. The home also has beautiful gardens--lush and tropical and well cared for. Loved that it was adult only--which contributed to a very chill vibe. This was our first stay--and we will be back!