withoutaname Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 so I am way too excited to wait for the fall to do this, I booked out rental in the Truman Annex for PiP. I will share with you my experience in case you want to save some time on to locate an affordable place (many different types of rentals pending on budget listed below)- I do not camp (let me stress DO NOT CAMP, I willingly admit, I won't even try camping anymore). This is also a bit of insight into my brain of advanced planning obsession- so if anyone needs help with any planning related activities, I will nominate myself as the resident project manager after this. Much of my research is to avoid the additional walking and cabs we spent the last 2 trips to key west. (because walking back to the historic district after a lot of booze consumption seems reasonable however is not smart. It increases blisters and bleeding feet which still have not recovered and you don't notice because your drunk) 1. www.vrbo.com you will may get a better rate going through the owners than through Compass realty, not that much better but our quote was a little less for the week through owner directly although we still paid compass for the rental 2. http://www.compass-realty.com/ has great apts for rent, not all are listed on rentals by owners, so if your looking for something particular use them 3. Right outside of Fort Zach guest Houses/hotels if you are looking but don't know where to start: http://www.thebanyanresort.com/ (way too expensive but so, so pretty) http://www.marreros.com/rooms.htm (off season rates start at 100/night) http://www.historickeywestinns.com/propert...house_court.htm (across from Hemingway House- I think rates start at 159) http://www.lhabitation.com/rates.cfm rates start at 109/night http://www.angelinaguesthouse.com/rooms.htm (share a bath room starting at 69/night) http://www.vrbo.com/140317 (850/week, but I do not know the location) http://oldtownsuites.com (a little bit of a walk, but we usually stay at one of their rentals in the historic district and have always been happy- they have a few places close to duval also I know I've book a room under 100/night in the off season in the past) About cottage rentals: Book as advanced as possible, last year I started looking 3 months before PiP and I wasn't able to find anything open the ups of booking in the Truman Annex/Shipyard: You can book in advance, you have a place close enough to walk back and forth and no cab rides needed and a pool! the not so good part (the financial forewarning) along with the 11.5% hotel tax A. You need to pay 50% to hold the rental now B. You will have to pay reminder of the balance 60 days before your stay C. When you get there you need to put down a 500 $ deposit- which will be charge to your card not not reimbursed for up to 10 days D. Some places charge an extra cleaning fee, so make sure you know about this in advance E. Some places consider Dec 1 in season, so look around for people who cut off at Dec 15. "It is more like I am transitioning from a pirate hobby to the pirate lifestyle"- me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Very nice work. I've stayed at the Banyan and it is very nice - and overpriced about 30 -40% above what you can get if you hunt a bit and don't mind walking. You also get the added benefit of sometimes trying to be sold a timeshare from my experience. (The Banyan is actually a timeshare, but they rent out units when timeshare owners ask them to.) This last time I stayed at the Douglas House which I do not particularly recommend. The location is ok, but the walls are paper thin and I really don't care to hear the neighbors discussing their plans, arguing about their plans and making up after arguing about their plans in the bedroom. Plus it's sort of overpriced. I still say renting a house is the best bet. Truman Annex is closer than anything else you will get to PiP - it's right in between Fort Zachary Taylor and the diagonal line you could draw to the party side of Duvall street in Old Town. Oh, and paying extra to be in close walking distance of downtown Key West is definitely worth your extra pennies any time you stay there from my experience. Key West is a truly sucky place to drive, mostly because of the cost of and difficulty in finding adequate parking. A car can be a real albatross. Even the hotels sometimes charge you extra for parking. I've stayed in what is euphemistically called "New Town" which is on the East end of the island and it's too far to walk to anywhere you will most likely want to go, other than the big box supermarket, Sears Town and the MoPed shop you'll start looking for to get you to Old Town faster than walking. "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 If you know where to park it's not that expensive. For example, by the seaport we always park at the toothless guy's lot - usually $5 a day if you get there early. At the fort, it's easy to hitch a ride over to the larger stores if you need one. Our own crewe made daily trips for ice and bread so there's always someone heading over to the other side of the island. Sounds like you did some great research. After years of doing the hotel thing and staying at the fort last year, I wouldn't trade staying at the fort even for a free room. Come to think of it we did have a free room last year and still picked the fort over it. But to the people who don't like to rough it, I think you really came up with some great options. Renting homes is a dicey thing. When we looked at doing it, the city was considering banning the practice because the neighbors didn't like the transient renters and loud parties. Not sure what the city council decision was on that and perhaps our Bone Island mates could shed some more light on that... - Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm pretty sure they did ban it, at least at one point. Yet you can still rent houses for a week somehow. There's always a way around legal tangles. $5 a day for parking is pretty good if you plan to drive over and stick around. And the point about people going from the park is also well noted. Parking in the park is free and as re-enactors, we can get passes in and out. Plus, if they have the Shuttle again this year, that is another really handy way to get back and forth between downtown Old Town. (That was really cool. I actually didn't use it because I had a bike, but it put you right in front of the Rum Barrel. They had this really good Roasted Corn and Crab Chowder that I highly recommend.) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The shuttle was a wonderful addition, to be sure. I had the chance to ride it and entertain aboard it to and from Pyrate Soul and I would do that all day. And for those who want to get on the other side of Old Town it's a great ride to get over to places like the Schooner Bar, the sunset cruises, Pepe's, the Rum Barrel (of course) Turtle Kraals (bet on the turtles Friday and Monday evenings) and BO's Fishwagon, one of the last original dives in Key West and superb seafood on the cheap. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withoutaname Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 The shuttle was a wonderful addition, to be sure. Holy cow, the shuttle was fun! The ride to the parade is actually what is making us come back to PiP next year. In fact, if you didn't ride it last year, ride it and make sure there are a lot of pirates on it so there is a sing along! We should make the bus driver participate in a hat or something since he is really captaining the bus "It is more like I am transitioning from a pirate hobby to the pirate lifestyle"- me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNell Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 The shuttle was a wonderful addition, to be sure. Holy cow, the shuttle was fun! The ride to the parade is actually what is making us come back to PiP next year. In fact, if you didn't ride it last year, ride it and make sure there are a lot of pirates on it so there is a sing along! We should make the bus driver participate in a hat or something since he is really captaining the bus I agree that bus ride to the parade was a blast. Too bad we couldn't continue the sing a long on the float. I like country music but that choice of Christmas song was horrid. The "pirate 12 days of Christmas that Silverhawk did RULES!! “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 2. http://www.compass-realty.com/ has great apts for rent, not all are listed on rentals by owners, so if your looking for something particular use them Good suggestion! I found these to be very helpful over the phone. I've booked a single condo by the Fort for myself. (Subject to change, I suspect - my flight schedule may be curiously complex - possibly even moreso than flying from Mexico.) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withoutaname Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 2. http://www.compass-realty.com/ has great apts for rent, not all are listed on rentals by owners, so if your looking for something particular use them Good suggestion! I found these to be very helpful over the phone. I've booked a single condo by the Fort for myself. (Subject to change, I suspect - my flight schedule may be curiously complex - possibly even moreso than flying from Mexico.) i hope your flying from Mexico becasue you'll be enjoying mexico before key west (damn that sounds so awesome) I am only being nosey about flying since I spend a lot of time flying myself and we are debating between flying to Fort Lauderdale and doing the drive or coming into Key West directly. Which unit are you in at the Truman Annex, we'll be in Oyster's Pearl. We are also talking about setting up a tent so we can sleep where we feel like falling down at the end of the day, but me not being one for bugs will probably opt to sleep indoors most of the time. "It is more like I am transitioning from a pirate hobby to the pirate lifestyle"- me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 No I flew from Mexico last year. It's where my family had Thanksgiving. (My sister is living there courtesy of GM.) This year is something completely different. Some notes to those interested in this deal... they require half up front and the other half 60 days in advance (which is pretty stern stuff from my experience, but their pricing is very good IMO.) There is a $45 non-refundable reservation fee and a $100 cancellation fee if you cancel 60 days in advance. They also require you to put a $500 deposit which is charged to your credit card and returned within 15 days of leaving if you left the place in nice shape. Just so everyone thinking about doing this is aware... "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 What are the best places? Best rates? http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theM.A.dDogge Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 on the beach...free...just ask the bums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Good answer...Now that be out the way..Eye am refering to hotels,hostels,and brothels with a pool.. http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Alexander Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 The first PIP Edward and I attended, we stayed at the Southernmost Hotel. It was reasonably priced, clean, swimming pool, bar. The only problem it's quite a bit aways from the Fort. If you don't have a car, it's going to be a decent walk. If you're gonna give me a headache, please bring me an aspirin! http://www.forttaylorpyrates.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) The best deal is the hostel there, $39 a night. The motel part is $75 per night. http://www.keywesthostel.com/ Here's a more extended list of economy hotels, which are always a good bet since it's a place to lay your weary head down at the end of the day, not to live it up. ALMOND TREE INN Phone: 305-296-5415 * Toll Free: 800-311-4292 512 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040 BUDGET KEY WEST Phone: 305-294-3333 1031 Eaton Street Key West, FL 33040 BLUE LAGOON RESORT Phone: (305) 296-1043 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL 33040 BLUE MARLIN MOTEL Phone: (305)294-2585 * Toll Free: (800) 523-1698 1320 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 COLONY KEY WEST Phone: 305-294-6691 714 Olivia Street Key West, FL 33040 EL PATIO MOTEL Phone: (305)296-6531 800 Washington Street Key West,FL 33040 EL RANCHO MOTEL Phone: 305-294-8700 * Toll Free: 800-294-8783 830 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040 HARBORSIDE MOTEL & MARINA Phone: (305) 294-2780 903 Eisenhower Drive Key West, FL 33040 KEYSCARIBBEAN RESORT VILLAS AND MARINA Phone: 305-294-4676 5950 Peninsula Avenue Key West, FL 33040 OCEAN BREEZE INN Phone: 305-296-2829 * Toll Free: 877-879-2362 625 South Street Key West, FL 33040 OLD TOWN SUITES Phone: 305-296-5169 *Toll Free: 800-413-1978 1001 Von Phister Key West, FL 33040 SEASHELL MOTEL & KEY WEST YOUTH HOSTEL Phone: (305) 296-5719 718 South Street Key West, FL 33040 SPANISH GARDENS Phone: (305) 294-1051 * Toll Free: 1-888-898-1051 1325 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 SEASIDE-SUNRISE-SUNSHINE Phone: 404-580-4325 * 3625 Seaside Drive Key West ,FL33040 SOUTHERN CROSS HOTEL Phone: (305) 294-3200 326 Duval St Key West, FL 33040 SOUTHWINDS MOTEL Phone: (305) 296-2215 1321 Simonton St Key West, FL 33040 SPINDRIFT MOTEL Phone: (305) 296-3432 1212 Simonton Street Key West,FL 33040 SUNRISE SUITES RESORT Phone: 305-296-6661 *Toll Free: 888-723-5200 3685 Seaside Drive Key West, FL 33040 KEYS SUNRISE-SUNSHINE-SEASIDE Phone: 404-580-4325 3625 Seaside Drive Key West, FL 33040 TRUMAN HOTEL Phone: 305-296-6700 611 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040 I stayed at the El Rancho and it was fine - an easy walk to Duvall and a less easy but very doable walk to the fort. -- Hurricane Edited September 29, 2009 by hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael Misson Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) I'm staying in the Pegasus Hotel, which is about as close as you can get for the price. (It's my first stay there, so I don't have anything to tell you about. I always thought it had an interesting look to it, though. Since it's only a long weekend, I figure it's worth a try.) The best place to stay (and the best deal IMO) is in the condos at Truman Annex. There is often a minimum stay time for such things, but you have a full house at your disposal and the rates work out to be better than most hotels and equivalent to many of the more reasonable ones. I am going to attach this thread to the thread about that topic so we can group this all together for future reference. That way you can read the research from last year. Edited September 29, 2009 by Raphael Misson “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” –Carlos Casteneda "Man is free at the moment he wishes to be." — Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanx guys...I pick the Ocean Breeze Inn and made my reservation. http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Horse Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Mates, Thar be a few reasonable rooms to be had at the local Bed and Breakfast. Rates start about $109 a night and run upwards to $200.00 for multiple pirates. www.historickeywestinns.com If ye be looking for comfort and a place within reasonable distance these are pretty comfortable. I know they have room left. Sea Horse. No one has heard of me because I never left any witnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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