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The House from the Ocean Side--2 Huge Porches
Aerial View Of Your Resort House
Waterfront View
Sunken Living Room and Whirlpool
Sunken Living Area with 2 large Flat screens and real airplane wing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 22891.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Key West, FL
  • Key West Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Smathers Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Hurricane

1 Double Bed

Master

2 King Beds

OPTIONAL Key Lime Oceanview in Racket Ball House

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

OPTIONAL Saint Bart Suite/Bedroom in Racket Ball House

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Orange

1 King Bed

Oriental

2 Single Beds

Pineapple

1 Queen Bed

Surf

2 Single Beds

Union Jack Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Zebra

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom in Racket Ball House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

blue

Toilet · Shower only

master

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

pineapple

Toilet · Shower only

the half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort

This isn't just a house, this is your own private mini resort in Key West, Florida. THERE IS NO OTHER PROPERTY THAT COMPARES TO THIS IN KEY WEST- 500 FEET OCEANFRONT- 6000 SQ FOOT LIVING-ACTIVITIES-SECLUDED This is the property used by MTV to film the 2006 Real World Key West. 500 feet of oceanfront, 8 bedrooms (sleeps 18) , 4 1/2 baths,11 plasma TVs, pool table (and ping pong), tennis court, racket ball court (optional with Guest House), 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks, basketball hoop, off street car parking, 60 foot long deep boat dock, 100 foot shallow boat dock, plus secondary protected dock for storms and weather. This property is by far the best Key West has to offer! Off season specials available. Perfect for large family getaways, small business retreats. Call early as it gets filled quickly.
THE RESORT COMPOUND CONSISTS OF THE LARGE 8 Bedroom House used by the Real World Key West series SLEEPS 18 and an additional optional guest house, SLEEPS 4, (called the Racket Ball House) literally built around a racket ball court with 2 waterfront bedroom. The additional house is rented as an additional option if wanted. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY IS ONLY REPRESENTED BY THE OWNER ANDREW LIPPI. ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDING A CRAIGSLIST LISTING IS NOT AUTHORIZED AND PROBABLY A SCAM.

Property manager

Drew
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
EVENT FEE CHARGED FOR GUESTS NOT STAYING AT PROP
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Pets

No pets allowed
By request and subject to fees
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Noise rules, no smoking, no loud music

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: EVENT FEE CHARGED FOR GUESTS NOT STAYING AT PROP
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Key West

Located in Key West, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Southernmost Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches. Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden and Sails To Rails Museum at Flagler Station are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Key West, FL

What's nearby

  • Key West Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Smathers Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Duval Street - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Siboney Stock Island - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hogfish Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Real World MTV House-18 to 22 guests, Not Just a House Your Own Private Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Boca Chica Nude Beach, Key West Golf Club and Lower Keys Medical Center. Florida Keys Community College Library and Tennesse Williams Fine Art Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Quiet location and excellent communication from owners
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip

Great trip with 16 people for a 50th birthday party. Host was very helpful and informative throughout the trip. Great for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our bachelor party

Very well run property/operation. The house has tons of things to do and was ideal four our bachelor party. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place for our annual trip

Great place for a group to hang out in Key West
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot

Very spacious and great house overall. Enjoyed our stay in Key West! Andrew was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great mini getaway for our family. The house is great, there is a lot of space for everyone. Nice property and great views 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect location for a bachelor party

Myself and 15 guys made it down for a weekend trip. The house was stocked with activities and was excactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor party

Great house for bachelor party. Very easy to deal with owner and all questions answered promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wade g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Best spot for a large group. The house is obviously very different but has all the comforts needed. The property itself is an unbelievable piece of real estate. Perfect for getting in and out of KW or just staying and enjoying the house. Ownership is fantastic and very communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Place

If you like activities then this is the place for you. Ping pong, tennis, racquet ball, pool, hot tub, cornhole, lounging all while enjoying terrific water views. Don’t expect high end but if you are ok with that then this house is really fun and great. Thanks Drew!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

It was good, needed updating
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family reunion!

This house was perfect for our 20-person, multi-generational family reunion! The teens loved the indoor racquetball court, ping pong table, paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, pools, and hot tubs, while the grandparents loved playing with the baby in the large sunk-in living room. We appreciated having the very responsive property manager on-site, to help us with issues such as the wifi or burnt-out light bulbs. (Don't put workaholics from your group in the add-on racquetball house... the wifi doesn't quite reach.) We knew exactly what to expect thanks to Andrew's detailed welcome texts sent one week earlier.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More Than I Expected

I could not have asked for more. I had my Tribe of 20 to celebrate my 60th Birthday, and it was epic. Andrew was the most accommodations host I have ever worked with beginning before I even booked the house. Please note this house has some wear ( but don’t we all) that adds the the charm and uniquely of is this house. If you are looking for The Four Seasons, please book at The Four Seasons…but if you are looking for a place where everyone has there own space or want to be all together, this is the place!! My guest ranged in age from 65 to 25 and everyone agreed it was the best experience each had experienced. . I highly recommended this property!! Cannot wait to booked again Thank You Andrew and Scott
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worried for this property

I don’t like giving negative reviews as I feel I typically review my vacation properties wry well and rarely disappointed. First let me say the Management is very communicative and accessible. There is a Manager that lives on site that we were not aware of. We were not happy about that until things started going wrong then at least he was there. The property is becoming dilapidated. There is obvious water damage, cracks and rot happening and just being painted over. From a distance it looks great but the beds have mold on the mattress covers, some box springs are falling through to the floor. Ceiling fans don’t work in some rooms and rooms upstairs run hot. There was an ice maker on the counter that didn’t work. Furnishings need updating. Don’t lay on the sheets on outside beds as it rains and the sheets are not changed. In the pool house there were a/c issues and ants. Water issues in the bathroom. Shower Wouldn’t drain. We have stayed in many mansions and 5 star properties in Bahamas, Caymans, Mexico etc This time we thought we would try USA but unfortunately this property needs attention. High points are excellent communication w management, beautiful location and view, awsome TV’s in almost every space, room for our large boat. This was once a beautiful home. Our friend that lives around the corner used to go there in High School when there was an actual pool in the living room. Then of course then it was Real World House. I’m just sad to see the upkeep isn’t there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family reunion

Andrew is fantastic with all the right connections for wonderful catering, to site seeing and great restaurants. The house is huge and I had most of my family stay there. Best trip we had in awhile!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Dave S., Saratoga Springs, NY

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Suprise

We were very excited to stay at this property but the excitement came to a halt at check-in. We had booked the property and paid in full prior to arrival. Unfortunately, the listing is a bit vague on the 2 bds located in the racquet ball section of the property. There is no mention of an additional cost so we were very surprised to find out we would be charged significantly more per night for the extra 2 bds. Traveling on a company trip we needed all the bedrooms. So... we had to paypal immediately a large additional per night charge upon arrival... Beyond that the house itself is in very poor condition. Kitchen is in need of updating(not at all what you would expect at this price point), pool is not in great condition, screws sticking up all over the decking. many lightbulbs out throughout the rooms, lights outside on trees just don't go on, toaster doesn't work on one side, kinda a musky smell throughout. Tennis courts... not in good condition. Horseshoe pits... nope overgrown with weeds and unusable. Cornhole set has clearly enjoyed alot of the weather, very bad condition, beanbags all ripped Simply put this house was not at all what we had expected at the price point paid. Only thing that impressed us with this house was the amazing location. The proximity to the water and downtown key west is simply unbelievable. If you are looking for a party house in key west with no concern for the condition of the house this may be the right fit but for us it was a big disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope S., Lillian, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the water

I completely enjoyed waking up each morning, getting my coffee and sitting on one of the docks. The location provides a beautiful view of the water. I do have to say the house is dated, not terrible by any means but could use some maintenance. I didn't mind the property manager being in the property but I will say the session required before you can even check in is kind of a vacation buzz kill. I think it took about 30 to 45 mins. Probably has to do that due to bad past renters. Nothing I've ever experienced before for any of my VRBO stays. Most homes have a book on a table or posted documents on the refrigerator with instructions. All in all it was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience we would do again!

We went down for my 40th bday and had a great time. It was perfect for adults that didn’t bring any kids. Plenty of pool space and entertaining areas for a group of 15 people. All in all there was nothing we would change...other than we would bring our own pillows. It’s about a $25-$35 Uber to get downtown so if you want to frequent there a lot it’s an investment, but the Uber’s were always 5-6 mins away so it was quick. The house is what you would expect and see in the pictures. If you are the person who expects a perfect house that was on MTV 15 years than you probably need to check your own expectations. Andrew was great. The chef was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time at MTV House

Worth the Splurge!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Celebration

Great place for a large group!! Lots to do & fun atmosphere. Needs updates in the kitchen & overall furnishings but if your willing to look past all it's little flaws, totally the place to make great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE M., Miramar

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Business Trip Ever

We earned a trip to the keys for our business! With having a big group it was hard to find a house to accommodate us all. I found this house on VRBO and LOVED IT! The owner was amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. He made sure we were taken care of and set up for a great time. Not only is the house amazing (just like the pictures) but we loved the paddleboards, kayaks, pools and cornhole. There was so much to do the only thing we wished was that we could stay longer! We definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Amazing place! Perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to what it could be.

So many little things missing such as dish towels, laundry detergent, extra toilet paper, serving bowls, paper towels, etc. It felt like I had to go to the store to furnish the house. For the rental rate on the property these things should be there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Bash

Property was the perfect location and set up to celebrate a birthday with a large group of women. Whether we were swimming off the dick it in the pool the backyard patio area was very comfortable and relaxing. Wish that the grill was closer to the main house with night lights to see better when grilling. Aric is a dream!! He comes with the house and was always available to answer any questions and assist in getting our floats blown up. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we all had a ton of fun!! Best Birthday ever!! 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Molly G.

Run down and overrated

The photos, reviews and description of this property are dated and inaccurate. The day before you're stay you will be asked to call the host, who will only then tell you that there is a noise ordinance that is in place at 8 PM, where you will not be warned and immediately fined if you are noncompliant. When you arrive, you'll be greeted by a 7 page "welcome letter" that condescendingly details everything that you cannot do in the house, including how you can store food? The house is heinous, which is expected. It is filthy and even had a fan blowing in a room to dry the carpet. Beyond that, each of the refrigerators have broken shelves, allowing things to fall out every time you open the doors. Worse than that, one smelled as if someone had stored raw fish in it for weeks. The host provides enough toilet paper 'incase your flight runs late' but nothing more. There is 1 functioning paddle for the 6 SUP boards, the wifi does not work "due to the hurricane protection of the house", and there was an infestation of carpenter ants on the last night. What is undeniably inexcusable is that the host showed up unannounced to the property on our first night as we were leaving for dinner. He did not ask to speak to the primary renter, instead, he chose to approach the one male in the group and harass him about how many people we had staying in the house even though he had been assured multiple times that there were no more than 16 (the apparent limit for the main house). He stood there and counted our party, and could not come up with more than 12 of us. He then waited in the street for the last car to leave, and assuming he believed that we all were gone, so he came onto the property as I was waiting in the house for him to leave. When he did, I finished locking the house up and went to leave, and the owner was waiting down the street behind an island of bushes. He proceeded to FOLLOW ME IN HIS CAR for at least 3 miles. He did not return my phone call made to address this situation the rest of the weekend. His actions made me and all of my guests uncomfortable and unwelcome. Following our stay, I learned of his negative reviews as well as his criminal history in Key West. I do not recommend this property, or any of his other properties to you for these reasons and recommend he be removed as a host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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