Such an iconic place, synonymous with Key West itself almost! We went here to see what it was all about! Took a guided tour of the house. Quite a bit of interesting memorabilia inside with some authentic furniture. It gives you a glimpse into the life of the author, but honestly worth coming to see the house and grounds separate and apart from who lived here! The tile in the house was very unique, and it is, in every sense of the word, a quintessential Key West home.....down to the wrap around porch and shuttered windows. I liked Hemingways writing area which was in the second floor of the detached building out back. Interesting to picture him sitting there in his chair typing away....and it really does look as though he just stepped away for a moment. Each piece of furniture and artifact carefully maintained in its place. If you love cats, then this is a definite must see, as theyre are cats literally in every nook and cranny. Some are nice, but some are mean. Be cautious till you figure out which is which. There is a lovely little gift and book shop by the pool with an array of things to purchase. Plan on spending 11/2 -2 hrs here. That gives you plenty of time to tour the house and grounds, look at the memorabilia, visit the bookshop, take pictures and pet the kitties!!

I can see how this home would be an inspiration for any writer. I loved the cats. If you sit anywhere on the grounds there will be a cat in your lap.

This is a typical beach house museum, but with cats. The grounds are very well maintained, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They charge for entry, but the tours are included. The cats are friendly, and you can pet/hold them if they want.The house seems to be left as is, and has lots of cool decorations from when it was lived in. Its worth visiting if youre familiar with the author.Would go again.

We enjoyed this historical gem. Take the tour. Be sure to tip your guide. Steve was great. Ask questions. He has the answers and plenty of interesting stories and facts. I didnt realize Hemmingway was such a player Lol. The cats...they had 60 on site while we were there. So many sweet, beautiful creatures. The grounds/landscaping is a true treasure. Take your time to explore before or after your tour.

If walls could speak - what secrets would they tell us about Ernest Hemingway? The house is a walk in time. Eclectic design takes you back in time to this mid-century wonder. As a fan, I found myself intrigued by the trinkets and old comics that were still visible on the walls. Take your allergy meds if youre allergic to felines because baby, theres kitties every where. The house is beautiful and whimsical. Theres an Ernest Hemingway library in the back of the house through the garden, where your able to view and purchase Hemingways collection with official seals. TIP - THIS VENUE IS CASH ONLY.

Highly recommend a visit to the Hemingway House! Amazing author and what an experience. The cats are also stars in their own right. You will love meeting them. Thank you for keeping Ernest Hemingways legacy alive.

The house itself is filled with history and once you enter the house its like going back in time. You will learn a lot about Hemingways past, I recommend you take the guided tour if you want to know more details about the history with in. The house its filled with cats they are everywhere and dont be afraid to pet them. Overall it was a great experience and I left the house with memories about the past that I will never forget.

Pretty cool tour, love the lighthouse, the urinal story and the penny story. The 6 toe cats were cute.

Its was great! Very well maintained and so much history on the walls. Even though you may not be on a tour you can hear thee guides excitedly speaking about the history of the property. The 6 toed cats are an added bonus!

Love the Hemingway House. Have been there several times and the six toed cats always amaze me. Supposedly there are 60 there now but we didnt see near that many and it was probably due to the extreme heat.

Fantastic trip into history of Key West and plenty about Hemingway for his fans. The cats are everywhere and spoiled so if your not a cat lover its not a problem. Steve our guide is full of facts and local history and added fantastic value to our visit. Make sure you tip the guides.

Amazing. So interesting. Loved all the cats and furniture and grounds. Very educational. Its a must see

A must for historians and cat lovers alike. Preserved in all its glory, the Hemingway house is a great place to visit while in Key West. We especially loved the polydactyl felines roaming the museum. Its $16 an adult to enter and well worth it. Our guide Joanna was thorough and did excellent in explaining every detail even with her mandatory face covering. Its a dreamy, romantic place and we loved every second of our time there.

Authentic home with informative displays about Hemingways life. Gardens were lovely too. You can get a self-guided download and/or join a complimentary real-life tour guide through the rooms & grounds. $16 per adult entrance fee.

Definitely made for interesting and very informative day. The house and artifacts were well preserved and in good condition. We went while it was raining in hopes to be less crowded but I guess everyone else had the same idea so I felt like I was rushed through exhibits to keep a safe distance from others. I appreciate that they had a digital pamphlet to download with additional information. Face masks are required and they seem to do a decent job enforcing that but its hard when other tourists dont take the regulations seriously. Please be mindful of others. I think if we visit again we will definitely tag along for the official tour!

We loved this visit.Dont go of youre allergic to cats!

The Hemingway House is fantastic! Quaint but worth a visit. The staff on property take social distancing and masks seriously. Brilliant!The CATS are precious! Absolutely adorable. This was one of the main places I wanted to visit on my trip to Key West and would highly recommend!

Very interesting tour. Once you pay to get in you can walk around with the pamphlet on your own and see the rooms and/or wait for the guide to give a tour. We did both, different info given. Be aware there are cats everywhere. They’re pretty lethargic after lunch and didn’t influence anything, unless you count the gift shop. Hard to look around when you’re smelling cat urine pervasively.

The Hemingway house is quite possibly the highlight tour of Key West. You are going to want to do yourself a favor and see this. The 6 toed cats run the place and it is awesome. The staff is more than knowledgeable and very friendly. This is a must see.

Cool place! Had a wonderful guide (Polish origin, sorry for forgetting her name), very knowledgeable, funny, told us many interesting stories not only about Hemingway but also 55 cats living on the estate.

We loved our trip to the Hemingway House! They provide tours or you could self-guide yourself with a QR code to give you the facts. It was very extravagant and loved every detail. Most importantly we loved getting to pet all the kitties roaming around the property! It was well worth the trip.

We started out our first morning in Key West but going to Southern Most Point and then riding our bikes down the road here. Im really glad we started here because it really set the tone for the week. The home is beautiful and filled with interesting things to see. The guide was very knowledgeable, entertaining, he knew all the cats names.

Although all tours are currently self guided due to the pandemic, we found the Hemingway House to be a good spot for lovers of history, literature, and felines. For real: there are 59 cats on property and they are definitely a focal point of the experience. The house is air-conditioned making it a great escape from the island heat. The second-story wraparound porch has unparalleled views of the Key West Lighthouse. Please note, elements of the home’s exterior and interior require walking up and down stairs ️

We had a really good time here. Minus 1* because the lady at the ticket booth got really stanky with us when I asked if they had a military discount. I also find the price is outrageous for what it is.

This was on my bucket list and Im so happy to have visited the house of one of the most amazing writers ever. Ernest Hemingway and his story is so unique. I suggest everyone to visit it and learn so much about his story. Very recommendable.

The Hemingway House visit was surprisingly one of the highlights of our visit to Key West. I am not very big on American authors overall and felt going in that this was going to be a forgettable experience after a brief history lesson on Hemingway and the house location. But I was completely surprised by how enjoyable the entire visit was and can not recommend it enough.The house is beautiful and I did find it very interesting the small facts that were given to us about each room and Hemingway. My favorite spots was his bedroom balcony and bedroom bathroom, the tulip dining room ceiling light, his writing room, and his pool. I love that after the tour we were able to freely walk around the property which we spent doing as long as the actual house tour was. There is beautiful scenery and plenty to look at in every single corner. The cats are very famously roaming the grounds which we loved, too! They were all very friendly and one even followed us around and sat by us every time we would stop walking.Even if you are not a history person or into authors or reading/writing, the tour is extremely enjoyable. Take advantage of walking around at the end of your tour and grabbing some amazing photo opportunities with the beautiful property.

If you are visiting Key West this is definitely a place you should not missed. The house is very well preserved, there are a lot of object and pieces of information about this writer plus the 58 cats that are around the house. Don’t forget to check the book store before you leave!

This tour was an interesting. Visiting the place where an iconic American novelist lived and wrote many of his classic works was fascinating. It a relativity large, beautiful compound with a couple of buildings, large pool and lots of cats.Some cool things about these cats, for one they have a poly-dactyl gene, which causes many of them to have six-toes but all have the poly-dactyl gene and may also be called mitten cats. Due to the size of Key West, its not unlikely that many of these cats may be related, to Hemingways first cat; a six-toed kitten named Snow White, which was given to him by sea Captain Stanley in 1930). Hemingway also had a quirk in naming the cats after famous people or characters.It was seeing his office over the garage (left as it was) where he created his masterpieces in solitude, that with imagination you can see him working, in your mind. We then enjoyed walking the grounds to complete this our tour. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Buildings and grounds were clean, organized and maintained. You should stop and visit if you can and enjoy. We did.

Ernest wrote several of his most famous books here and you can learn all about it in a guided or self guided tour of his home, complete with the descendants of his original six toed cat.

The guided tour of Ernest Hemingway‘s house is spectacular and well articulated. If you choose not to take the free guided tour, they have excellent signage throughout the property with lots of great information to read. We had no idea about how decorated Ernests life was!!! This is definitely a must!

This place was really cool to explore. The tour guide Jil did a fantastic job explaining the different objects in each room and giving tid bits of info on Mr. Hemingways life and career. I only give scritches to 35 cats because locating the other 25 would have taken some time but I know whoevers reading this will take care of them on their visit

Beautiful estate that is lovingly cared for. The 6-didgit cats are an interesting curiosity as well.

A wonderful piece of American & literary history!Hemingway was an interesting man, so it was nice to see where he lived during his time in Key West. The guided tour was very informative, and I learned a lot. I left here wanting to read more of Hemingways work, and watching films based upon his novels.Plus, the house is known to have all of cats that are descendents of the original cat that lived here with Hemingway. I came in expecting a few cats...there are quite a lot! They mainly sleep, wander around the property and keep to themselves. So a pro for people who love cats!

It was an interesting walk thru. The home and grounds are beautiful. Glad we went although I thought the $16 admission was a bit steep.

Not to be missed experience. Small group guided tours are exceptional. Without the guide...you miss the best stories. And of course: the cats!

Such a beautiful place with informative tour! Very cool place and adorable kitties!

I dont really care for Ernest Hemingway, but it was worth it just to look at the cats, house, garden. Very interesting to look into his life, though. Great way to understand recent history, especially when you see how the rooms are set up.They do well keeping the place ventilated and are aware of the heat. Lovely place. The cats are not just outside, they are inside also. So do not come of you are allergic.

History is cool and it is for sure a cool property. However, staged to make it feel and look like Hemingway lived there until death. Private owner capitalizing on the history of the house. So it is cool, but kind of re-created tourist attraction kind of cool.

We love working at the Hemingway Home! It’s a beautiful property with such a rich history! Ernest Hemingway lived in this home for more than ten years (which was the most prolific period of his writing career). It’s a museum, and fortunately for us an event venue! We love photographing our couples around the property and running into the famous Hemingway cats! It’s in the heart of Old Town Key West and just a few short minutes from the water. It’s always a pleasure photographing weddings here, we would definitely recommend!

Decent tour of Hemingway house. Lots of friendly cats. History and context included in tour. Self guided tour also available. House is fan cooled and dehumidifed.

Great tour packed with plenty of history! Interesting to see what the inside of a home looked like during that time period. If youre a fan of Hemingway you will enjoy learning how his time in Key West influenced his writing. Overall great experience!

Loved the Hemingway house! It is one of the best places we’ve visited in Key West! This place is charming!

Interesting property. The cats were the draw for me. Big fat fluffy cats everywhere. Dont take your mask off for even a quick photo or you will have some shrew screaming at you. But overall a must see.

Everyone was absolutely wonderful and kind! The house is beautiful and kept in great shape. Steve was our tour guide and super nice! Plus all the cats! A must see for history, Hemingway, and cat fans!

My favorite place on the island other than Ripleys. ALL THE CATS! Beautiful estate! Interesting life story to say the least! So glad I came. It was the highlight of my trip to Key West.

Thoroughly enjoyed the Hemingway House. The tour was informative but didnt feel like a lecture at all. If you like to read everything (like me), you could easily spend a whole afternoon there. For those who are more rushed, its definitely doable in a pretty brief amount of time if you just stick to the tour and then move on.There were cats everywhere, many of them polydactyl. The lineage dates back to one of Hemingways cats, of course. My favorite part was being able to see his writing studio and just strolling around the grounds. It was very peaceful.And yes, theres a bookshop/gift shop.Bonus: the house has air conditioning, so youre not just standing in sweltering heat and humidity while taking your Florida curiosity venture here.

Very interesting place. Loved seeing and learning. Loved the cats but only down side is I literally could not complete the tour because my eyes were burning due to ammonia from cat urine smells.

If you in any way appreciate writing, history, journalism, art, antique furniture, and especially cats then youll very much enjoy the tour. I found it to be a downright bargain. My only gripe is that their penny squashing machine was busted. There were three options for squashed pennies and Id have gladly bought at least one of each, but, alas, I could not.A guided tour is also included with admission, and the guides make most of their pay from tips so I made sure to show some appreciation for our guides time. The tour was a wealth of information and took you through the Hemingway House room by room and gave information on the decor, furnishings, how the rooms were used and/or who lived in them over the years, and about the various photos and pictures on the walls.You can pet as many cats as you want! I found one particular long-haired, orangey fellow with beautiful amber eyes who was hanging around the bookstore, soliciting head scratches. We also found a little wrought iron table with two chairs sitting in a patch of shade with a beautiful older tabby girl sprawled out atop it. She snoozeled while we petted her and prominently displayed her extra toes and toe beans.The house had lots of old typewriters, photos, stories, and a myriad of things to look at. I highly recommend it.

It was nice to see the life work of Mr. Hemingway. His house is so well preserved and allowed for visitors. The house have many cats, they are so many. My daughter loved petting them. U would roughly spend 45mis to an hour here.

My one and only visit to Key West was to see the Ernest Hemingway House! I loved the beautiful charming property. The cats were adorable times 59! Joining the tour with an actual guide was great! It was like being a part of a historical book coming to life by an enthusiastic guide! We also met the phenomenal, Mary from Michigan which was a bonus.

Very cool experience.I dont know much about Ernest Hemingway, I entered for the cats!The house is absolutely gorgeous and its hard to believe that something that large and beautiful was built so long ago. The house and grounds were amazing. The tour was interesting- again, I know very little about Hemingways books. I was in heaven with all the cats running around. I believe they said there are over 50 cats living there. And most of them were friendly and let you pet them!

The whole staff(Cats included) were all wonderful. Our tour guide Sarah was was so friendly and displayed an incredibly amount of enthusiasm. Even after the tour we kept talking about history and the cats. Its a wonderful place to spend your morning. Thank you for the memories! Ill treasure them always. Stay safe, and be well!

If you love history and lecture, you have to go to the Ernest Hemingway museum.A great American icon, adventurer, warrior, lover, world traveler, explorer, extraordinaire writer and one of the most interesting man in the world.Learn more about this icon his 8 years living in Key West; the island of paradise.

Loved this museum - and hope to come there again. There were non stopped flow of people - which melted my heart. The guide told us many Interesting stories about place, the author and family - making its all alive

Must see if you are in Key west. First of l recommend to go to key west if you are in Florida and you have time.Nice clean water, very warm weather in winter time too. Go for a hopp on -hopp off bus and take your time to see everything. Go the the Museum.

The place is absolutely gorgeous, the tour guides have the history memorized and are hilarious, and the cats are plentiful! Be mindful that not all the cats want to be pet - a few of them are, though! I enjoyed several minutes loving on a couple of very huge, very friendly six-toed kitties!

Enjoyable experience. Beautiful place. Felt a little rushed by the guide but still enjoyable none the less. We appreciated the air conditioning on a blistering summer day.

Cats were neat to look at. The house was a nice old house to tour but they tried to act as if he was there until he died which is absolutely not true. Otherwise kind of cool.

Fantastic experience! 3 out the 4 of us knew nothing about Hemingway and still loved it. They do a great job of social distancing: only 10 per group. Our guide (I believe it was Daniel?) was awesome: he gave a lot of extra insights, not just the standard tour. When you keep the attention of two teenagers, youre doing something right. A must do!

This attraction is for everyone even if you are not a Hemingway fan. Easily one of the highlight of our trip. I would definitely recommend going on the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Hemingway and his works that was so very interesting to hear.The house is well maintained and, after the tour, there were still a few more things to explore, read, and see. I personally liked the beautiful gardens with many orchids. For cat lovers, the main highlight is that there are 59 cats to see and pet - but do not pick them up! Overall, highly recommended.

So pretty!!! Right near the hustle and bustle of Duval Street, this location seems a different world. You could easily walk right past and mot know what a cool place is hidden just inside the trees. Hemingway sure picked a beautiful place to live in KW.Stop by and get yourself a little history lesson, and then walk the block back to Duval and get yourself another drink.

Went for the cats and was not disappointed! There are around 60 cats roaming the grounds. The gardens are beautiful and I had the best tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A must do for key west!

He wrote most of his famous writings here. It worth to check it out. And there are lots of cats.

Very fun and informative. The six toed cats are really cool and friendly.

Fabulous tour! Guide was funny and informative. Learned a lot about Hemingway and Key West history. Well with a visit.

At SmellLikeAViking.com we have a beard oil called The Hemingway. He wrote the book on being a mans man. His house in Key West is truly a must see. The guide Daniel was awesome. He was fun and down to earth. Hemingway had quite an extraordinary life. In the upstairs writing room he wrote 75% of all of his works. Key West fits his legacy and his house, 8 toed cats dont disappoint.

We had a blast exploring the Hemingway Home & Gardens! We really enjoyed taking the tour and learning a number of interesting facts we didnt know about Hemingway. The ground were beautiful and full of awesome cats! Highly recommend stopping by!

One of the main attractions and a must visit site while in Key West, our tour guide was very informative and made the tour fun. An easy walk for most folks throughout the house we were here a couple years ago while we spent Christmas in the Keys. With public restrooms and a gift shop where Doris purchased a nice painting and a ceramic cat as the many cats on the property are descendants of Hemingways original cats. The cost at the time was $ 17.50 per person.

Enjoyed the grounds and house very much. Cool cats.

This place is great if you like cats. As of today they had 60 hemingway cats. The tour is informative and the money is used to feed them and keep up the museum.

What a wonderful visit! They seperated us into small groups and our tour guide was Nicole, she was great and very knowledgable on the history of this place.Was nice to walk around and see the 6 toed cats.

Interesting museum. My kids like this place with many cats

Not worth the money, but funny to see a 6 toed cat. Let me save you the $85 because this is the only thing thats really cool

This is a must see when in Key West. The tour is fantastic, and the tour guides know the history of the house. They make the house come alive with facts and stories about Hemingway. Awesome!

Wonderful museum, beautiful house and property, home to over 60 cats! They should update the place to serve coffee, and make a cat Cafe !

If you love history and a great writer this is the place for you. By the way lots of 6 toe cats.

Very neat experience. You can do a guided tour or self guided. Was cool to see the cats with six toes. Definitely worth stopping in.

Great place to checkout. Smells like cat pee.

Incredible former home of Ernest Hemingway and his second wife Pauline. The home and property were fascinating from points literary, historical, and geographical nature. Of course the cats were interesting and a fun note in natural history. Tour Guide Steve was full of knowledge and interesting facts. Highly recommend you visit and partake in the tour.

Great tour with interesting facts about Hemingway. Amazing pool. Very neat seeing his writing studio. The cats with extra toes were cool, friendly cats.

The cats were all just doing their cat, thing. Interesting details about the house and grounds, and there are no signs that say you cant get in the pool. Lol

Magical place. I can only imagine what Key West was like during Hemingway time. Its great to soak up the history, and visit with cats.Highly recommend!

Love the tour guides, the information about Mr. Hemigway life. The story about the old man (who was a dear friend) Love strolling through the garden and petting the 6 toe cats

Wow! So beautiful and full of history! We loved the tour and being able to walk around ourselves too. The cats look so happy and the lush green environment makes you feel ... well calm, relaxed, and happy. We actually were able to book this venue for our wedding in 2020!! I can’t wait to go back! ️

We had a great time learning about Ernest and the property. Our guide was quite the character as well!! Would totally recommend anyone wondering if it’s worth it or not.

If you are familiar with this well known author you owe it to yourself to visit the home he stayed at through a good part of his life. Lots of items of interest and tours throughout the day.Our tour guide could use some polishing. He spoke mostly in monotone and while he gave us a few interesting facts I think he could have expanded on items of more general interest. The tour was quick, at about 30 minutes. That was partially dues to the high number of visitors.There are around 40-60 cats on the property all purported to be descendents from his cat in the 30’s. Many of them have 6 toes on front paws. Do yourself a favor and after the tour go through again and take time to read some of the exhibits. You probably missed most on the tour.

Cool piece of history. Full of 6 toed cats all over. Cute little gift shop. I think its a must see as Hemingway is Key Wests most famous resident.

What a fantastic tour!!!So glad we went

LOVED IT!!! I cant believe how awesome this was. The Docents are knowledgeable and friendly. The tour is just the right length with plenty of time to explore the area yourself. Highly recommended.

First time here. On our honeymoon. Loved Key West and the Hemmingway House. Cats were awesome! Literature history was astounding. Enjoyed it very much!

Very cool place. You get to actually be in the house where Papa lived. Make sure you check out the story about the pool.

This establishment is taking great care to protect patrons from coronavirus. There are spaced markers along the sidewalk as you wait in line to purchase tickets and as you wait for your tour of the grounds. Each tour starts at staggered times and allows up to 10 person per tour. Our tour guide was amazing! She knew the stories and told them in a comical way. Bring plenty of water as the wait may be long. Great place to visit!

A beautiful and Interesting home. There are 52 cats, living there, all of who cwere decendents of Hemingways white cat. The highlight was his writing studio.

Really nice to go on a self guided tour lots to see. The 6 toed cats are strange looking

We were in Key West for a stop on our cruise. The cruise was booked a year ago and weve been waiting a year to visit the Every Hemingway House. We werent disappointed.Our your guide Anne delivered the guided tour in a very professional yet very personable way. She was fantastic and very knowledgeable.We got to see at least 25 or the 55 descendents of Hemingways snowball cat.It was a real treat to see where this amazing author, lived, raised his sons, and created works of literary art.

Interesting place. Take the tour then spend some time following the cats around

I would not drive around here, but I cannot say if there is parking as I did not indeed drive there.The admission is $15 for adults, they also have a military discount and for military the admission is $6. CASH ONLY*****CASH ONLY****They do have an ATM in the premisses so if you dont have cash just ask for the ATM.The house is amazingly looking and it is a very large home. full of history and CATS!The grounds are beautiful. This home belonged to a famous writer and it is well known here for the fact that it houses about 59 cats and about half of them are inbreed so they have some deformities, the amounts on toes in these cats are surprising. None the less if you are a cat person this is the place to go.As you come in you will find out that they offer Free tours every few minutes, the tour is pretty nice and a lot of info is given during it, if you have one time it is worth it. Do bring some cash to tip your tour guide, as the tours are free I assume they rely on tips so TIP YOUR GUIDE.The tour is pretty good and takes about 40 minutes, after it you are welcome to walk around the grounds and go into any area you like again and again, for that reason I want to repeat that the tour is very well worth it.There are many rooms in the house, a lot of outdoor and you get to see the cat cemetery and the cat areas where they sleep, it is a great place to visit.

$32 for the two of us to self guide tour. The grounds are pretty and there are 6 toed cats everywhere which Hemingway loved.

Awesome place. Love everything there, especially when coming to get a new book at the bookstore inside.

What a beautiful home- love the windows and doors! So light and airy really love the wrap around porches- so glad I went thank YOU!