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Key West Cabinet Bed — Buyer's Guide

By Eric Long·Founding editor, Cabinet Bed Authority·Updated May 12, 2026

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An independent, plain-English buyer's guide. We don't manufacture or sell this cabinet bed — we explain what it is, who it suits, and what to check before you buy.

The Key West is a queen-size freestanding cabinet bed built on the Lineage / Sea Winds "Surfside" platform in a weathered-white coastal finish. (Cabinet bed names overlap across the category — this Key West is the Lineage Surfside, which is a different product from beds other makers also call "Key West." See the note below.) It's a console-style cabinet that opens into a real bed with a real mattress in about a minute, then folds back into furniture when guests leave. Because it's freestanding, there's no wall mounting, no studs, and no contractor — it moves like ordinary furniture.

One important difference from the Alexander & Sheridan models in this lineup: the Lineage Surfside is sold without a mattress by default. The maker offers a compatible 6-inch queen tri-fold memory-foam mattress for separate purchase, or you can pair the cabinet with a different compatible mattress. The closed cabinet runs 65 inches wide × 25 inches deep × 40 inches tall, and opens to about 81 inches deep.5 inches. New to the category? Start here: What is a cabinet bed?

The Key West cabinet bed closed, styled as a weathered-white coastal console The Key West cabinet bed open as a made-up queen guest bed
Closed, the Key West reads as a weathered-white console. Open, it's a real made-up queen.

Specifications · Lineage / Sea Winds “Surfside”

Closed (W × D × H) 65″ × 25″ × 40″
Open (deployed depth) opens to 81″
Mattress queen 60″ × 80″ × 6″ gel memory foam
Frame solid Mindi wood
Mechanism military-grade glides, rated 50,000 open/close cycles
Power built-in power + USB ports

Manufacturer-published specifications. Confirm the exact figures for your order before purchase.

Who the Key West may be right for

  • You want a light, weathered-white coastal look for a guest room or beach-style home.
  • Mattress choice matters to you — buying the mattress separately lets you pick what you want rather than accepting a bundled one.
  • You may want matching bedroom pieces later — Lineage offers coordinated case goods in its finishes.
  • You'd rather avoid a wall-mounted Murphy bed and its installation.

Who should think twice

  • You need a bed for nightly use — cabinet-bed mattresses are built for occasional guests.
  • You want a single all-included purchase — remember the mattress here is a separate line item, so budget and plan for it.
  • Your room can't give up the open floor footprint a deployed queen needs.
  • You prefer a warm or bright-white tone — the weathered white is a softer, washed look; the Savannah Monaco White is brighter and the Antigua Coffee is warmer.

Room and use case

The Key West suits coastal and cottage-style rooms, guest rooms that double as a den or office, and homes where a relaxed weathered finish fits the design. Plan for the full deployed length and floor clearance, not just the closed cabinet against the wall. The assembled cabinet is on the lighter side for the category, which can make delivery and repositioning a bit easier.

Finish and style notes

The weathered-white finish is a soft, white-washed coastal look (no rattan inlay). It reads relaxed and beachy rather than crisp or formal. If you want the room to look like a coordinated suite, ask whether matching Lineage nightstands or dressers are available in the same finish.

What to measure first

  • Open bed length (about 82.5 inches) and the floor clearance the deployed queen needs.
  • Closed cabinet footprint (width × depth × height) — 65 × 25 × 40 inches (opens to ~81 inches deep).
  • The full delivery path: doorway widths, hallway turns, and stair clearances.

What we'd point out if you were standing in front of it

  • The weathered white is a washed, white-washed look in person — relaxed and beachy, not the crisp bright white people sometimes expect from "white."
  • It's on the lighter side for the category, which makes it easier to move and reposition than a heavier cabinet.
  • One person can open and close it; it isn't a wrestling match.
  • Because the mattress is separate, what you sleep on is your call — closed, the cabinet still reads as finished coastal furniture either way.

What to expect on comfort

Because the mattress is purchased separately, comfort depends heavily on which mattress you pair with the cabinet. The maker's compatible option is a 6-inch tri-fold memory foam designed for occasional guests. If guests will stay often or for long stretches, the separate-mattress model is actually an advantage — you can choose a better fit. A consult can help you match a mattress to how the bed will really be used.

Delivery and setup questions to ask

  • Is a mattress included or separate — and if separate, which one is recommended?
  • Is this curbside, threshold, or white-glove delivery — and what does each cost in effort and money?
  • Will it clear my doorway, hallway, and any stairs on the way to the room?
  • How heavy is the assembled cabinet, and can one person open and close it comfortably?

Warranty and support questions to ask

  • Who stands behind the folding mechanism, and for how long?
  • Who services it if it needs adjustment later, and is that local or shipped?
  • Is the separately purchased mattress covered, and by whom?

Questions to ask before buying

  • Is the mattress included or separate, and what does the recommended mattress cost?
  • Is this the Lineage Surfside weathered white specifically — and not a different bed sold under the same "Key West" name?
  • Are matching bedroom pieces available in this finish if I want them later?
  • What's the realistic delivery timeline and the return policy if it doesn't fit the room?

A note on the name "Key West"

Several cabinet beds are sold under the name "Key West," and they are not the same product. The bed described here is the Lineage / Sea Winds Surfside in weathered white. Other manufacturers use "Key West" for entirely different cabinets. If you're cross-shopping, confirm the maker and finish — not just the name — so you're comparing the same thing.

Not sure it's the right model?

Before you decide, it helps to talk it through — room fit, which mattress to pair, comfort, delivery, and whether the Key West (or a cabinet bed at all) is the right call for your space. That's exactly what the consult is for. Talk to a cabinet-bed expert →

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Cabinet Bed Authority is an independent guide. We don't manufacture or sell cabinet beds and we don't accept payment from manufacturers to favor their products. Lineage Collections and Sea Winds are trademarks of their respective owners; we reference them descriptively to help shoppers identify products. We don't list prices, stock, or local availability here — those change, and we'd rather you confirm them directly. No pressure: the consult is a conversation, not a checkout.

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