Picolo recommends · Hotel in Key West, Florida
Sunset Key Cottages
Your own cottage with a veranda on a small island off Key West, with a beach, a pool and a boat to town around the clock.
Sunset Key is a small island a short boat ride from Key West harbour. You stay in your own cottage with a veranda, many of them looking out over the water, and the launch to town runs day and night.
The island has a beach, a pool and a restaurant. Once the day visitors leave, only guests remain, and the evenings are very quiet.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Sunset Key Cottages
Sunset Key is our pick for honeymoons and couples who want comfort and privacy with Old Town only ten minutes away by boat.
Rates are among the highest in Key West, and late nights on Duval mean keeping an eye on the boat schedule.
What you get
- Beach on the island
- Outdoor pool
- Launch to Key West around the clock
- Private cottages with verandas
- Restaurant on the island
A day at Sunset Key Cottages
- Morning
- Breakfast on your veranda looking out over the water.
- Midday
- A swim from the island’s beach.
- Afternoon
- The launch into Old Town for a wander.
- Evening
- Back to the island for sunset and a quiet dinner.
Location
Sunset Key, Key West, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Sunset Key Cottages
How do you get to Sunset Key Cottages?
By launch from Key West harbour. The boat runs around the clock and the crossing takes about ten minutes.
Is Sunset Key good for a honeymoon?
Yes. Private cottages, a quiet island and sunset views make it one of the best honeymoon choices in Key West.
Does Sunset Key have a beach?
Yes, the island has its own beach as well as a pool.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three other Key West hotels, each picked for a different reason.
Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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