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Cedar Key Island Getaway

Cedar Key Island Getaway

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View of the home from the Salt Marsh
Arriving at the home.
View of our closest neighbor
Sun set from the deck
sunset from the deck

Overview of Cedar Key Island Getaway

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Cedar Key, FL
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Museum State Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Pier5 min drive
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cedar Key Island Getaway

Please note we only have guests visit for a minimum of 6 nights.

1 month rentals (28 nights minimum) do include a discount!

(please note that the VRBO site will also charge tax and site fees for all rentals)

pet fee when applicable (if a pet is visiting it is expected that the guest will vacuum regularly during their stay and the furry family member will refrain from the beds & couch). If more than 2 dogs are visiting, please note that an additional $45 is required per extra pup.



Please note that check out is at 10am to allow for extra cleaning.

Come visit our Cedar Key island getaway and truly embrace nature's paradise! Cedar Key Island, the clam capital, is far enough away from the hectic outside life but close enough to airports to make this escape possible. It's a wonderful, quiet town with a lot of character - they say it feels like the 'old Key West'. Our home has a gorgeous new kitchen island, appliances, colorful decorations...to put a smile on your face. Decorated with airy colors to kick back and let the stress fade away. Loft with 2 full beds (requires notice at the time of the reservation; bedding will be available for use but the loft beds will not be made in advance of arrival; loft has a short ceiling & is via a ladder), 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed, 2 bathrooms (attached to each bedroom), a pullout couch and the outside deck positioned perfectly to take in the BREATHTAKING VIEW and GORGEOUS SUNSETS. Since the sun sets on our side, in the afternoons it is important to keep the shades drawn to keep things cool. Clam shell, rock, private, quiet, road. The spectacular, quiet beauty of nature gently caresses the back of our home. When you are ready to explore the town or pop over to the tiny airport to watch the visiting planes. The best way to start the day - sit on our deck with a cup of coffee in hand, with the breeze gently blowing. Be a part of the peaceful atmosphere - you will WANT to turn off the cell phone and just be in the moment. Walk down to the nearby nature walk for a quick swim and enjoy a bird watching paradise!

Are you familiar with Cedar Key? It's lovely.

We absolutely enjoy any time we can spend in the home. It's a great place - really cute as a button. It's "bright" with decorations to really make you smile.
We purchased items from local artists to decorate. Visiting is like putting real life aside and we bet you'll adore it. The view is beyond gorgeous from our deck . Folks in the neighborhood really stay to themselves so it's like having your own road to the home. There is an outdoor shower on the deck overlooking the salt marsh. It's lots of fun to wash off at the end of the day while watching the sun set. We just installed a gate up on the deck so a pup can enjoy a nap in the sunshine. Each morning birds from around the area feed on the fish in the shallow waters at low tide not far from the deck. The view from the deck changes each day depending on the weather and tides. (We are not waterfront, there is no fishing from our house. There are great locations in town and over at the nature walk to fish.) Please note that CK is an island so internet connections, anywhere on the island, are not as strong as populated cities that you may be used to - but embrace the quiet and opportunity to enjoy your family & the lovely island!

The island has a great golf cart rental place so lots of people enjoy that unique experience and park their cars :) while they are visiting. The nature walk is very close to our house so we like to walk down there. Sometimes we swim at the end of the path. We enjoy the town "beach" but prefer a few quiet spots we've found, to splash around and enjoy the quiet. The town beach and most places throughout the island are really pet friendly. We often see dolphins while we are swimming! For kayaking, there are 2 single kayaks and 1 tandem kayak available for use. You need to drive with the kayaks to launch. We throw them in the back of the car and go off the town beach. It's fun to ride over to the little airport. Folks travel from far and wide to fish in CK, bird watch or take photographs. We totally look forward to taking boat and or small Plane tours while in CK, learning about the little islands nearby or better yet, renting a boat and exploring them ourselves! The islands are great - they are quiet, undisturbed and it's awesome to picnic as we sit in the little pools of water or at the water's edge. There is a nice mix of artists locally which is neat. There are interesting little shops - jewelry, paintings, clothes, hot sauce - all kinds of cool things to purchase or look at. There are several small churches that welcome visitors. The small library has a computer for use and it's easy to get a card to take out books (and they have piles of donated books to keep).
There is a huge pier in the center of town for fishing. Go to the hardware store to ask any questions - they know everything there!
CK is the clam capital of course, so you are in for a treat. We visited one of the clam places (on the right as you enter town, but before you go over the little bridge to get to the gas station). You can buy tons of clams at a super reasonable price and have a clam feast!
Restaurants - Some say the best burgers are at Island Hotel (and it's rumored it is haunted there!) but my kids would say Steamers for a burger. It's also fun to grab a beer at the big deck (outdoor restaurant w/live music sometimes) right in the center of town. Steamers has really good food (especially the sea food pasta dish & the blacked shrimp taco) and sometimes live music. The market has decent pizza and is take out only. There is a new pizza place in town now too! Our favorite grownup hang out is the Tikki Bar on the right hand side a little before you enter town (sign says Low Key Hideaway and there are brightly painted doors) for an inexpensive drink, great sunset in a casual atmosphere. (Tony's clam chowder is amazing! However, our secret is that you can ask the waitress for "the big bowl" of chowder - it's not on the menu but locals know about it, eat in. You can also get various sizes of chowder to go!) The little hardware store in town has a helpful staff and there are 2 small markets - there is a fair selection of misc items. We try to plan ahead though and stop in Crystal River or another larger town on the way in, to get supplies we will need during our stay like bottled water, suntan lotion, bug spray (always needed in rural Florida), foods we can't live without...There is also a dollar general just outside of town that is handy to have nearby.
The kids and I spent 5 weeks in Cedar Key over the summer. We weren't sure if we'd "get bored" but the time flew by and we cried when we had to leave! It's truly a pleasure to visit. We've tried to make our home into a retreat - ready for relaxation and enjoyment. The place just makes us smile. One of my favorite parts of CK, is to have morning coffee or an afternoon margarita out on the quiet deck, enjoying one of most glorious views imaginable. Seriously, our view is terrific - wildlife, gorgeous sunsets and the open sky. It's so private and calm. I thought I'd be on laptop nonstop being so far away from civilization but within days, I stuck it in a drawer and just enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere! Hopefully you like seafood - the kids dream of going back to CK soon to get their fill. We bought a 100 clams for $35 on our last night there during the last trip and cooked them up in white wine and garlic - it was a wonderful celebration! What else can I tell you that might be helpful? Please email back.
Thank you!

Property manager

A. Pieger
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Cedar Key

This vacation home is located in Cedar Key. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve, while Cedar Key Museum State Park and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 12 min walk
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 4 min drive
  • City Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cedar Key Pier - 5 min drive
  • Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cedar Key Pier - 5 min drive
  • Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • 83 West - 6 min drive
  • Tiki Bar - 5 min drive
  • Duncan's - 5 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 65 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
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4.6/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Marsha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky
Very responsive host and easy check in and out. House needs some TLC; soft spots in floors could become hazardous along with deck railing. Had very comfy beds and overall very clean other than the refridgerator which needs a deep cleaning. Would have been helpful to know what switches controlled what lights and/or operating light bulbs and/or batteries. Couldnt get several lights and/or fans on.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful stay in a quaint town
We had a good time during our stay! The house was very clean and had state of the art appliances which were fun! (The refrigerator, omg!) The juke box (my daughter kept calling it a "juice box" LOL) was also super fun. The owners were receptive to anything that was needed. We needed more bowls because there were four of us and I think there were four bowls which naturally, didn’t last long! There was a 2 cup measuring cup that I was able to use to eat my cereal out of, so it worked out. The owner said she would order more bowls although they apparently arrived after we left. One tip I do have is to make sure you bring your own bar soap for the shower and if you like to cook they have pots and pans but no baking pans (like 9x13). The best thing I did was bring my crock pot! I would say that this is not a good home for people with kids as there isn’t much for kids to do (my kids couldn’t bike or kayak, although those were supplied), and my smaller kids had a hard time sitting on the barstools at the table. But for adults? Spot on! The town was extremely quaint and I highly, highly recommend renting a golf cart. Cedar Key Adventures is who we rented from and were great! We had so much fun just simply exploring the island! We were there during dry season so the salt marsh was pretty much completely dry, but you can’t do anything about the weather! It was still gorgeous. We had a fantastic week with only those few minor issues. We would definitely go back, but without the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Absolutely a great place to stay the views were amazing love Cedar Key thank you.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grear stay
Perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

4/5 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weather
Good
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

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