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THE PILOT HOUSE

 
 

A grand two-story Victorian Mansion built circa 1900 by Julius Otto as his private home. Today the structure stands proud in the center of the Key West Historical District knows as Old Town. It boasts verandas and porches with hand-milled spindles and gingerbread trim. After the labored restoration in 1990, receiving the prestigious "Excellence Award for Preservation" by the Florida Keys Preservation Board, we opened the doors to the mansion as a guest residence. Appointed with a careful blend of antiques and decorated with tropical furnishings accommodating the discriminating tastes of the experienced travelers. We offer unique lodging accommodations with eight guest rooms to choose from, all with private bath, color TV, private line phones, air-conditioning, and paddle fans. When you reach your destination to our Southernmost City you will appreciate our careful attention to detail. The guest rooms' original hardwood floors gleam with pride as they support the massive moldings stretching to the twelve foot ceilings.

  The home known for its many luxurious fireplaces still remains. We carefully selected the wallpapers and fabrics to compliment the original character of the Otto Mansion, and added our own touch of modern convenience with marbled baths, and fully equipped kitchenettes. All rooms in the mansion have balconies.
Our staff is on hand to provide you with information to our palms studded island that only a local can share with you. Newly added to the tropical paradise of the Pilot House compound are the brand-new Poolside Cabana Suites, which feature an in-room Jacuzzi bathtub, wet bar, kitchenette and modern tropical decor. Each has its own outside entrance. Also located on the tropical paradise of the Pilot House compound is a secluded spa. Enjoy the swirling warm waters of the spa dressed as you like. The pool and the spa are "clothing optional." We also have ADA rooms, with roll-in showers for wheelchairs and full kitchens.