One of the great things about Florida is that you don’t have to leave the state to get away from it all. Paradise is right here in the Sunshine State, and this celebrated inn is the perfect place to experience it.

There are plenty of beautiful bed and breakfasts in our state, but few can hold a candle to The Mermaid & The Alligator Bed & Breakfast in dreamy Key West.

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You might find a gorgeous upscale inn, but then it’s stuffy and you feel like you have to tip-toe through the hallways like you’re in a museum or a library. Theme park resorts are lots of fun, but then you usually lose out on the peace and tranquility of a grown-up retreat.

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It’s hard to find the perfect balance between elegance and laid-back comfort that The Mermaid & The Alligator has mastered. Though this is a historic home, it isn’t some overly busy, wallpapered B&B with dusty antiques from wall to wall.

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This beautiful 1904 Victorian home is decorated with unique and colorful pieces that will put a smile on your face.

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The rooms are bright and cheery, yet still sophisticated and romantic. The style here is island-chic at its best and very charming.

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The grounds are so lush and perfectly landscaped that they almost outshine the home’s interior. There are plenty of common areas throughout the gardens where guests can sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the outdoors. You are in Key West, after all.

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To top it all off, this bed & breakfast is centrally located in the Old Town Key West Historic District, near many of the shops, restaurants, and historic and cultural attractions that make Key West special.

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The Mermaid & The Alligator Bed & Breakfast is located at 729 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040. To read more about this unique and irresistibly charming slice of paradise or to make reservations, visit kwmermaid.com or call 844-307-9800.

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Have you ever stayed in this unique retreat? What’s your favorite place in Florida to go when you want to get away from it all?

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