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Big Ruby's

409 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040
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Ranked #29 of 101 Key West B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
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  • Duval street(3)
  • Other guest(3)
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dancindan01
Neptune, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Having spent time at Big Ruby's on a few occasions, I highly recommend it to the seasoned or novice visitor to Key West. Centrally located, and steps from everything downtown, I have always found it to be the perfect place get away. My last visit was for 8 days of the 25 that iIwas there, and the prior was for... More

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RobT845
Saugerties, New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was our 8th time staying at Big Ruby's in 8 years. It is so nice to walk in and see the staff the same from year to year. The rooms are always extremely clean along with the whole complex being clean and beautiful. We usually go during the slower time of year but went for New Years this time... More

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RickyKW2010
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My partner and I discovered Big Rubys on our first visit to Key West and fell in love with the place. From the minute we arrive we are both totally and completely relaxed. We have met some really great people during our visits. Many who we keep in touch with and look forward to seeing at BR's in future visits.... More

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JasonSS
Atlanta, GA
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay there. The staff was very helpful with suggestions on local restaurants and bars. The prepared breakfast was delicious. We also met some great people during our stay. Take advantage of the refrigerators in the rooms and stock your own mini-bar! More

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Richard C
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Me and my partner came here for new years 2012. This was my first trip to key west and the staff here were great (especially Chris). The room are very nice and the property was very clean. The best part would be the guest, they were so much fun and very warm, we formed a super gang o' gays and... More

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Caprioguy
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My friends and I stayed at this property for 7 nights. The location was excellent. Just off Duval Street and close to many places to eat and shop. It was great to have a full breakfast on site after a long night. The only reason why I did not this hotel 4 stars due to the stained towels that were... More

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darjw
Oxfordshire
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20 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Such a lovely place to stay right in the heart of the Old Town on a small side street off Duval St. Our room was number 4 in the main part of the house. It was a lovely room, with a big bathroom, with a view over the hot tub, and access to the front balcony. Breakfast around the pool... More

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Tray T
TX
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

Of course, everyone travels a bit differently so it's hard to determine where to stay based on other's reviews. It's all in what you want so these reviews can help you steer toward something more your speed. Having read the reviews for Big Ruby's in Key West and other guesthouses, we decided to secure our 4 day weekend here at... More

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Edward B
Adams, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011

I stayed for six nights at this guest house and found everything to be outstanding. The service and help rendered by the staff was excellent. I am an older person and had never stayed in a gay guest house before, but I felt very much at home. The room I stayed in was well-kept and clean. The room was certainly... More

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newcube
Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
6
people found this review helpful

I stayed for 3 nights in August. PROS: Breakfast was great. As a single person travelling alone, I was prepared to feel a little out of place at times, but most of the other residents were sociable -- I didn't become BFFs with everyone by any means but I still felt at home. The B&B was sparsely occupied during my... More

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Address: 409 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040

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