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The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront

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The Edgewater House
Our new awesome dock!!! The fish have been swimming all around and under it:))
Shady bayou and back yard swing view
Snook caught off our new dock 4th of July weekend!!!!!! (dock not pictured)
Absolutely beautiful!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cedar Key Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • City Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront

We have a new private dock with a deck to sit and enjoy the very interesting ever-changing back bayou...tons of birds, fish, propoises, and spectacular sunrises!! Watch the Ospreys call her mate, build a nest on our perch, lay eggs, sit on the eggs and the new baby ospreys. The male Osprey's brings live fish to the dock to feed the new Mom and baby ospreys. It's amazing, watch them learn how to fly!!

Bring your rod and reels and fish off of it! Or enjoy your morning coffee and enjoy the amazing sunrises. Watch the black drums tailing:)))

Come and enjoy the Edgewater, located within walking distance to downtown Cedar Key. Restaurants and shops start 300 yards from the house. Home is located on the Eastern Bayou, enjoy the tides rolling in and out, beautiful sunrises, lots and lots of coastal birds, jumping mullets, and the occasional porpoises in the channel. Large yard has old Live Oaks, swing, native palm trees and lots of hibiscuses. Great under house porch, provides lots of shade, there are swings and table and chairs for your enjoyment....a perfect place in sunny or rainy weather. There are 3 bedrooms, the Master bedroom has a King bed, 2nd bedroom has a full-size bed, 3rd bedroom has 2 twins. The kitchen and upstairs deck overlook the waterfront, and the large roomy living room has plenty of seating for your guest. There is excellent fishing on the flats for Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Redfish, offshore for Grouper and Snapper. Cast net for shrimp. House is conveniently located directly across the street from the Cedar Key Marina, and about 3 hundred feet from The D & W tackle and bait shop. Sidewalk from house goes all over town.

Property manager

Rosemary Cooke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Key Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • City Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Edgewater ~ New Dock ~ Spectacular Sunrises ~ Lots of Wildlife ~ Waterfront located?

Located in the heart of Cedar Key, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cedar Key Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 120 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Trip

The property is well kept and beautiful scenery from the porch and deck. Plenty of room for boat and truck. Rosemary reached to us prior to our stay and was informative, helpful and available for questions or concerns. Loved the layout of the house, very spacious. Location of the property was perfect. Private yet close to town and the boat ramp. I would highly recommend this place to anyone whether a couple or a family. Fantastic trip !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa and Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edgewater Stay

Wonderful little slice of old Florida. The Bayou this property overlooks is ever changing and we loved just sitting on the porch relaxing and watching the wildlife. It has all the amenities needed for a long or short stay. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the "Real Florida" that so many never take the time to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect Cedar Key stay

My friends and I have been coming to Cedar Key in July for over 20 years. It is a special old place with lots of history and wild nature. The Edgewater was a perfect place to enjoy it. The property is well maintained, nicely appointed, and thoughtfully provisioned. You don't notice the highway on one side, unavoidable because Cedar Key is a tiny strip of land. The porch, kitchen, and deck made for good viewing of the marsh and its wild life. We saw redfish tailing, Osprey building a nest, Roseate Spoonbills, Laughing Gulls, Lousiana Herons, Great Blue Herons, White Ibis, Crows, Pelicans, and Black Crowned Night Herons. It would be a little bit of a haul to the shore. But you could launch a canoe or kayak from the property. But beware the muddy bottom, oysters, and low tide. That is Cedar Key. You can rent kayaks "downtown" and canoe the slightly deeper water and visit the original Cedar Key, Atsena Otie Key. We always dine at the Island Hotel our lst night. The meal is always fabulous. The owner Ms. Cooke was very responsive and darned charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation destination

We had an amazing trip to the Edgewater. The property is not new, but well maintained and immaculate. There is every utensil you could possibly use, pots and pans, a stocked pantry and anything else you would need for an enjoyable stay. Rosemary is very helpful and responsive to messages. She is always available to give suggestions and help. I couldn't wait to get up every morning and sit out on the deck and drink my coffee with a spectacular view. There were many rosette spoonbills, Ibis and osprey. Watching them and the tides were amazing. We went for the 4th of July holiday and were very impressed with the fireworks at the beach. We loved walking around the downtown area. They have many restaurants and bars, shops and numerous water activities. We took the Cedar Key boat trip to Atsena Otie Island and spent the day on the beach. That was an awesome trip! Best $15 spent! The guys booked a charter on Breaking Nets with Brandon Burke. They really enjoyed that! Brought home specs for dinner. Be sure to rent a street legal golf cart or use the Tiki Taxi. That is the best way to get around. This was our second visit and cannot wait to go back. Thank you Rosemary for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

mini vacation

just as expected / peaceful /nice getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a Great Experience

We love the edgewater house. We stay here every year for a guys fishing trip. It’s very comfortable for 4 grown men. The Napping in between fishing is amazing here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Jewel in Cedar Key!

Clean, charming, comfortable, quaint, and quiet. Includes a magnificent view from a beautiful porch- perfect for coffee and mimosas or afternoon cocktails. Convenient access to the water via a private dock. A paradise for birding (including a spectacular osprey nest platform), adorned with fabulous foliage(glorious hibiscus) and plenty of fish. Owners were abundantly accomdating, prompt, and thorough with their communication. Plenty of cathartic vintage Florida vibes. A perfect little weekend getaway spot for a couple or small group of friends. Give this one a try-your soul will thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet morning views

We loved just sitting and enjoying the quiet view from the back. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edgewater

Rosemary Cooke, you are the hostess with the mostess. Another wonderful stay on one of your properties. You provide everything we could possibly want and more. So inviting and relaxing. Looking forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked away

Was so great to find this hidden gem. Close access to everything but a whole oasis out the back door. Watched a pair of ospreys build a nest and the best sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Loved the sunrise view off the upper deck, & staying in a house on stilts. It was great walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Everyone at Cedar Key was super friendly. The fishing was great. Looking forward to coming back & renting kayaks & a golf cart for getting around & parking easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends, Food, Wine and Bird Watching

This was a return visit to the Edgewater having been guests there in February 2020. It was just as enjoyable as before and look forward to returning again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet stay! Enjoyed the birds out back. Osprey, pelicans. My husband fished off the sock when the water was at high tide, and caught several small catfish. Rented a golf cart one fay and explored the island. Island hotel was really interesting! Robinsons was a good place to eat! Theres a cool little park located behind the cemetary. Would recommend! Host was quick to get back to us! Make sure to take extra toilet paper, as there was only what was left on the rolls. Bring bug spray. Once rhe grass was mowed midweek, the outside was so much better! Everything inside was pretty comfy, the bed and living area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Communication was great from beginning to end, house was exactly as described, location is perfect for a fishing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 4 night stay!

The view from the upstairs porch was so serene ! (There was a full moon at night that shone on the bayou... Wow! ) The downstairs patio was great for grilling and a different view of the bayou, plenty of chairs and space. We loved our morning coffee looking at the birds..... ospreys, rosy spoonbills and the boats going out !! Beautiful white cat came to say hello everyday❤️The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals ! Lovely dishes, bowls, glassware ect we loved using ! Beds were all comfy too. Easy drive into town...... We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carting community

Great place to stay, be sure to rent carts with license plate, and bring solid coconut oil to rub on for the no seums. View is amazing, has a unique Tiki bar just down the street. Amazing sunset sets from their docks. House is perfectly located for tiki bar, grocery store and quick to get to dock street where everything is at. Just a great relaxing place to be!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!!

We really enjoyed this property. It has a great sitting area. Perfect Dock to fish from. I’ve been coming to Cedar Key for the last 30 years and this is our new go to property to stay at from now on. The property manager is easy to communicate with and was very prompt to answer back with questions and answers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our stay was wonderful it eas everything we could ask for we went to relax and for peace and quiet and we got it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most relaxing time ever

Better than home ❣️ Even had an outside kitty. Sat out on the deck every morning and had coffee, so relaxing. Took a ride around the town and saw all the beautiful houses, and ate way to much lol. Beds were great and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Property Fish Group

This is the fourth time I’ve stayed at this location, and I’ll continue to stay at this location in the future. I bring my boat, this location is perfect for self supporting fish groups 4-5 people. Great location, nice clean house.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our short Cedar Key stay in this clean home that had everything we needed.

Our rental experience through vrbo was very smooth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had a great stay. Spacious house and close to shops and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

randolph m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishermen

Good place to stay while fishing, eating, hiking at Cedar Key. Enjoyed house and back yard/dock Enjoyed the Ospreys
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Tranquility

This property is exactly as advertised. The charm of this old Florida home was a welcome change from some of the other homes we have rented in previous years. But even though it is not a new home, it had absolutely everything we needed during our 2-week stay. My husband, who is the cook, especially appreciated the well-stocked pantry and the huge collection of pots and pans. The house was spotless when we arrived which I especially appreciate since I keep my own house clean. Our favorite spot in the whole house was the deck overlooking the bayou. We spent countless hours watching the wildlife and especially the pair of ospreys taking turns tending their eggs on the nest right offshore. Also, it was fascinating to watch them eat the fish they caught right on the dock to this property. We saw roseate spoonbills several times when they flew in to feed during low tide. It truly was a paradise for wildlife. Rosemary, thank you very much for making this trip so special for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean and roomy.

Close but not too near the center of Cedar Key. Check in process, location, and decorations all were fine. Excellent living room and rear deck to relax on.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Cooke

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I’m a 3rd generation native to Cedar Key. My grandfather brought “pound net fishing” from Denmark to this small island in the 1800’s. He was very successful. My father was a commercial fisherman. He fished for many different types of fish during all the different seasons catching mullet, trout, pompano, he also turtle fished. My mother worked beside him on the boat. They blue crabbed, stone crabbed, net fished, scalloped, oystered, clammed. We owned and operated an Oyster house, and we also smoked mullet, our mother Madge made the first “smoked mullet” dip in Cedar Key that started a craze all over the state of Florida. After our father passed away, our mother started Johnson’s Restaurant where my sisters and I worked side by side for many many years. We worked hard but had a wonderful life on this beautiful island we call home.

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English