The wide porch and white rocking chairs made this Southern girl feel right at home.

A garden path snaked around the side porch where a brilliantly plumed rooster was waiting to greet me.

Ophelia raved about their flaky chocolate croissants and robust coffee, perfect for weary travelers like me.

The West Lawn at the Southernmost Beach Resort

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I sipped my key lime colada and enjoyed the live music from the guitarist.

Not a bad way to spend the afternoon.

Southernmost Beach Resort has a long history in Key West.

A Guesthouses Room at the Southernmost Beach Resort

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Here, my review of Southernmost Beach Resort and why its the perfect home base inKey West.

These rooms are family-friendly, but the 52 rooms within the four Guest Houses are for adults only.

Just down the sand sits Southernmost Beach Cafe.

The Beach Bar at the Southernmost Beach Resort

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The open-air restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all guests.

But the real shining star of this resort is the local activities they plug guests into.

Andrade, who also gives ghost and history tours, bubbled with holiday cheer.

The Pineapple Pool at the Southernmost Beach Resort

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Back at the resort, a lively local musician serenaded the sunbathers and swimmers at the Shores Pool.

I enjoyed the music before heading to trivia on the Dewey House deck.

Trivia is open to the public and held every Wednesday night.

The exterior of the Southernmost Beach Resort

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The Spa

Southernmost Beach Resort has a spa and an on-site gym.

There are elevators, pool lifts, accessible entrances, and accessible restaurants on the property.

Service animals are also welcome.

An Ocean Front Room Balcony at the Southernmost Beach Resort

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Shuttles, taxis, and Uber/Lyft options are abundant to get you to and from the resort.

The hotel’s concierge can also arrange for tours to pick you up at the resort.