I am also a DVC owner here and absolutely love the place - it's Florida feel, lush landscaping, large units and parking right outside of your door (which you cannot see from your balcony).
The views are either golf course, water or woodsy type. The ground floor units often have lots of vegetation around, which gives the resort its attractive look, but can result in less daylight entering the rooms. The interior decor is pastel and light.
The studios are always on the ends of the buildings and have the a/c units nearby, so at times can mean sitting out on the (small) balcony is noisy. However, the balconies of the larger units are huge and, depending upon the location, great places to hang out.
The dining places of Crossroads are just a short drive away and of course, Disney transportation means you have access to all the other Disney resorts and parks - just allow plenty of time.
A great place and a total change from the theme parks. We often go there and don't bother with the parks at all; just a good place for a rest and to recharge.
ianconway
May 2007
I totally agree with Pootle, we are also DVC members and found this resort fantasic. Great views across the golf course from your balcony, huge spacious rooms. Very laid back atmosphere. We stayed in a two bedroom villa which was great. One negative point, but only a minor detail, the resort is huge and there could be a long trek to the main themed pool, which is quite small by disney standards. We divided our holiday between Old Key west and Beach Club, in my view Old key West was the better accomodation, but beach club had the nicer pool.
Ray&Pat
January 2006
We are DVC members (since 1993) and Old Key West is our home.We have visited regularly and never been dissappointed by the accomodation or service. The rooms are spacious, very comfortable and always clean ,and well supplied with the little extras that make that final magic - this year we had face flannels made into an elephant(now in our bathroom here!!). We enjoy the very relaxed quiet tone of the place - the men like to take fishing rods and catch catfish etc (they are always put back). Over the years we have visited the other resorts as they have been built and have always thought that the newer Resorts have smaller rooms and seem to have less relaxing outside space. OKW is our favourite and its always good to go "home". Pat.
salmim
August 2005
Beautiful Resort Hotel on Disney with a laid back Key West theme and an oasis minutes away from the Disney Theme Parks. The rooms are either studio, one or two bedroom villas or the huge Grand Villas that sleep 12. The rooms are extremely spacious and the villas have excellent kitchen facilities. The grounds are fantastic with the Lake Beauna Vista Golf Course meandering around the apartments, there are 4 pools with the main pool close to the Hospitality House which has a Disney Store, Bar, Olivias Restraunt, Gym and Kids Room. Have stayed at other Disney Hotels, but have always returned to OKW, August 06 will be our 6th stay, highly reccommended.
liamaxina
December 2004
I am a Disney Vacation Club Member and my home resort is Disney's Boardwalk, which is a great place to stay. However, we prefer Disney's Old Key West as it is so peaceful and laid back. The Vacation Club states that all their accommodation is supposed to be a 'home from home' and Old Key West really does feel like that. Whenever we arrive at OKW we really do feel like we have come home. It is a short drive - or Disney bus ride - from Downtown Disney and the parks are not too far away either. The accommodation and grounds are beautiful and if you are lucky enought to stay in a villa you will have your very own en suite jacuzzi. The only downside is that there is only one restaurant but I can live with that. I would recommend OKW to anyone and can't wait for my next visit. We fly out 25th November 2006 for 3 glorious weeks!
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