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how an air B & B works

How an Air B & B works

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I have been ask how an Air B  n B works. So this is how we went about it the first time. I wanted to go to Siesta Key Florida for the month of February. By doing this it would allow me to miss the coldest and worst part of winter.

how an air b & b works
Livingroom area

After searching through dozens of homes on the Air B n B site, I found one that had everything I was looking for. It was at Siesta Key, sat on the water (cannel) and it was close to the shops, beach and restaurants.  When first did this post I left out that with Air B &B you can pull up a map of an area and see what they have in the area.  You can then move north or south depending on wheather you are seeing what you are looking for. All the houses have photos and reviews look at all of them.

How an air b & b works
Kitchen area

My next step was to research the house and the owner. I read all the reviews and found good things about both. My next step was to pay for it, which Air B & B handled. During the search I put in the amount I wanted to pay and they show me only houses that fit my request.  I paid them and they paid the owner. After payment I was given directions to the house and contact information for the owner.

How an Air b & b works
Dinning Area

The owner contacted us the day of our arrival and told us they had cleaned the house and told us the code to open the door.. He gave us his contact information in case anything was wrong.

How an Air b & B works
Master Bedroom

We found information left by the owner explaining heating and cooling, hot tub, maps, shopping and restaurants.

View from the Deck

We had a great time with the equipment supplied by the owner.  He provided beach chairs, beach toys for kids and fishing poles. We got on line and bought our Florida fishing license and were then good to go.

Grandson’s Fish

My daughter came down and stayed a few day with us. I got to see my Grandson catch a fish. Then at the end of the month my sister-in-law and her husband came down and stayed a few days.

Brother-in-law

It was a great stay for us. We had one problem with the hot tub not working, but I called the owner and he came over with a repair man and had it going in no time.

When looking at Air B & B’s or any rent by owners check to see what is included and what is not. We enjoyed our stay . As a result of this we have use Airbnb several times afterward.

 

 

 

Garbos and Hanks in Key West

Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West

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One of the best places that I have been is Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West, Florida. I love Key West everything there is so different.  We have our restaurants that we enjoy and would have to go to, but you never know what you will find in Key West. While walking down a side street away from the lights and big names of Duval Street, we heard some great music.

We followed the music to 409 Caroline Street. I entered into a patio area with lights and chairs. In the back of the chairs were tables for those ordering food. In front of the chairs was a stage with a great band performing.

Link below is video hope it works. My first try at adding video.

Garbos and Hanks in key west

Garbos and Hanks in Key West
Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West

Just past the sitting area is Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon.

garbos and hanks in key west

Hanks is a small building with a long bar offering a wild selection of drinks from soft drinks to nice wines.  Hanks also has waiters outside in the patio area and around the tables taking orders.

I walked down the walkway beside Hanks to find Garbo’s Grill.

Garbos and hanks in key west
Garbo’s Grill

As you can see Garbo’s Grill is a food truck.

Garbo’s Grill

I have ate some expensive meals in Key West and have enjoyed them, but Garbo’s Grill can stand up to any of them. We found the price to be really nice also.

Garbo’s Menu

We had the tacos and they were great.  I ended up spending a couple of hours there enjoying the music, food and drinks.

I hope the link to the video works this is my first time to try a video. Also I didn’t tell you the name of the band.  The members of the band laughed when I asked them, then explained that they had just gotten together and had not decided on a name.