Anyone here live or know anyone in Key West?

[dolo amber]

My best pal is trying to move down there; she's been offered a job as a *boat monkey* for the summer. We've been looking online all day (including the newspaper) but everything is like...$1,100+/mo. for even like a 1 br. :eyes:

I was wondering if anyone had any info,online or non-online sources where we might find something that's not directed at tourists. Even the *long-term* rentals are outrageously expensive and gorgeous, and I refuse to believe that NO ONE that lives in Key West just has a normal house/apt that's not like a billion dollars a month.

Thanks! :hi:

[librechik]

1. doesn't a boat monkey live on the boat?

That seems only reasonable. But what do I know? I'm planning to visit Key West some day, that's all. Hope your pal can find something, but I would definitely ask about living aboard.

[supernova]

2. Wow! what a fun job!

I'd do that for a summer. :toast: to your friend.

I don't have any leads though. Sorry. The Y, maybe? I don't even know if they rent out rooms anymore.

[Whitacre D_WI]

3. No.

Sorry I can't help, but I figured I'd answer your question anyway.

[RebelOne]

4. There are lots of mobile homes on the Keys.

She could check into that.

[dolo amber]

5. El keeeeek-o

:kick:

C'mon, someone knows something...you can't keep it from me forever, y'know...

;):P

8. I've known people in Key West

it's very expensive.

Try living on a boat, finding some eurotrash sailor who is docked in Key West but partying in Europe for the summer, or something similar.
Seriously, that's probably your best bet.

[supernova]

6. Key West Chamber of Commerce

Amazing what you can find on Google.

I found the Website for the Key West chamber. They do have a relocation page for would-be full-time residents. The vendors seem geared toward the non-tourist crowd.

Hope this helps.

http://www.keywestchamber.org/reloinfo/Industry_links.htm

Barring that, I would call the realtors and just ask them where they live. :shrug:

[JohnKleeb]

7. Yes I do know someone who lives down there

My aunt and uncle live on a key like 30 miles from the city of Key West. Great place to be, I wish I could be there now.

[Whitacre D_WI]

9. So, John...

If your aunt and uncle have a room they could rent dolo amber's friend, let her know! :hi:

[KayLaw]

10. Oh, dear

I'm from south Florida and lived in Key Largo for many years. It's expensive enough there but Key West is through the roof! I looked at an apartment there - oh, 18 years ago - when I was interviewing for a managerial job that I didn't get. It was very expensive, one room, ancient, and had a huge hole in the floor. The landlord said I could just put furniture over the hole and since it was, by far, the best thing around, I put down a deposit which I lost.

To live in Key West, one must be willing to accept a MUCH lower standard of living.

[dolo amber]

11. Meh

That's what we're finding out. :(

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and send me a PM if you get any brainstorms later. ;) :hi: