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Beautifully maintained property only a block from the Gulf of Mexico

Beautifully maintained property only a block from the Gulf of Mexico Spacious Living Room Area Fully Equipped Kitchen with island food preparation area Relax on the front sun porch with a cup of coffee and a good book. Upstairs apartment area with private entrance. Upstair apartment kitchen Convenient Round table ... seats ten Wonderful eating area off the main kitchen

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Last updated: 06/17/2013
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  • Minimum stay:3 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Welcome to “Ms. Etta’s” House! Etta Wadley Watson was born in Cedar Key in 1908 and modeled with her own life the warmth, charm, and hospitality of her home. She loved to entertain friends, family and visitors and always wanted others to enjoy wonderful pictures of loved ones, view her beautiful yard, eat wonderful food, and to relax... and then relax some more. Upon her death her family decided to open her family home to those who are looking for a time of rest and relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty, the birds, the warm breezes, and the unique culture of the island. If you have never been to Cedar Key, you are in for a real treat.

“Ms. Etta’s” house is set one block off of Goose Cove on the Gulf of Mexico. After a fire in 1991, the house was rebuilt and is both comfortable and spacious, offering the peace and serenity of Cedar Key living to families and groups of friends, large or small.

Capable of sleeping up to 15 people, this two-story home includes a private second-story apartment with private access featuring a living area, full kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, and two bedrooms - just perfect for those who want their own privacy while still participating with the rest of friends and family on the main floor. The main floor has a large living room, three bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, a large dining room, and a spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Ms. Etta’s House will accommodate your large family vacation or family reunion and turn it into a memorable, fun-filled occasion.

Ms. Etta’s House is fully furnished and “tech ready” for your relaxation and enjoyment. It is equipped with dual-zone central heat and air conditioning with separate thermostats on each floor. You can literally feel the tension drain out of you as you settle in to all the comforts of home in an environment which offers quiet, waterside walks and gorgeous sunsets only a few hundred feet away.

LIVING AREAS
Ms. Etta’s House offers a spacious living area on the main floor featuring a wood-burning fireplace, recliner chairs and a large and small sofa situated in front of a 32-inch TV with a DVD player and a small family-friendly DVD library. A well-loved spinet piano stands ready for listening to your favorite pianist or a wonderful family sing-along.

The upstairs living area features two sofas including a queen-size sleep sofa and two chairs situated in front of a 26-inch TV with DVD player. A three-seat bar separates the living room from the kitchen and defines the round table eating area.

DINING/KITCHEN AREAS
The main floor kitchen features a large pantry, and laundry room with washer and dryer, a dual oven, large microwave, electric stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffeemaker, and two refrigerator-freezers with icemakers. It is fully equipped with cooking pots and baking pans, and most other small appliances needed to prepare and serve meals, large and small. A large, center serving island and preparation center provides bar-style seating for five in addition to the large kitchen dining table. There is also a small TV in the kitchen. Adjoining the kitchen is a separate dining area with another large, circular dining table which seats ten.

The smaller upstairs kitchen is also fully equipped with pots, pans, baking equipment and utensils, in addition to a stove, oven, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, and dining area.

BEDROOMS
The main floor features three large bedrooms, two with a walk-in closet as well as its own full bathroom. The front master bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed as well as a day bed, and a computer workstation with wired DSL access. The second bedroom features twin beds. The third bedroom has twin beds and bunk beds and is perfect for kids, friends, and/or cousins. This room connects with one of the full bathrooms and also has quick access to a half bath off the kitchen. There are TV cable connections in two bedrooms and a 21-inch TV in the second bedroom.

The upstairs area features two more bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and one with a double bed, a full bathroom, and a queen-sized sleep sofa. The master bedroom opens through French doors to an upper deck/porch area with a gorgeous view of the birds gliding in the wind currents and the Gulf of Mexico.

COMPUTER/TELEPHONE ACCESS
Ms. Etta’s House is fully Internet/WiFi capable via local DSL. Connect your laptop to the wired connection in the front master bedroom on the main floor or enjoy the freedom of our secure wireless capability from any room in the house. A printer is also available in the front bedroom for your use. Local and domestic long distance service is included. A credit card is required for international calls.

OTHER CONVENIENCES
Ms. Etta’s House is situated on a well-maintained corner lot with a large, grass-covered play area behind the house. Extra sets of linens are provided as well as a washer and dryer on each floor. A propane gas grill is available for your use in the attached open-air garage. Ms. Etta’s House is centrally located on the island. You are within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants, the “sand spit” (low tide), downtown park, churches, and marina. Just down the street people gather at sundown to view the incredibly beautiful Cedar Key sunset.

CEDAR KEY AREA
A part of Florida’s “Nature Coast”, Cedar Key is a place like no other. Local activities available include fishing, kayaking, and boat excursions from the local marina, and golf cart, bike, and scooter rentals. Nearby Chiefland, Florida boasts a fine 18-hole golf course as well as Manatee Springs State Park – one of the largest fresh water springs in Florida (feeds into the Suwannee River). More information on Cedar Key is available at the Chamber of Commerce web site.

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Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Pets Considered:

                Must negotiate additional security deposit. Owner needs to understand the pet's behavior and discipline....moreless

              • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

                No college house parties...moreless

              • Children Welcome
              • Non Smoking Only

              Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15, Beds for 13-15

              • Bedroom 1: 1 queen, 1 bunk bed

                Master Bath connects with this bedroom...moreless

              • Bedroom 2: 1 king

                Connects with a dressing area and bathroom...moreless

              • Bedroom 3: 2 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed

                Shares 1 and 1/2 Bathrooms...moreless

              • Bedroom 4: 1 queen

                Connects with an observation deck...moreless

              • Bedroom 5: 1 double

                2nd Bedroom in upstair's apartment...moreless

              • Convertible bed(s): 1 queen

                Pull out sofa in apartment living room...moreless

              • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (2), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Queen Sofa Bed , Bunk Beds (1)...moreless

              Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Microwave
              • Ice Maker
              • Refrigerator
              • Cooking Utensils
              • Dishwasher

              Amenities

              • Washing Machine:

                We have a washer and dryer in the apartment and on the mainfloor for your convenience...moreless

              • Air Conditioning:

                Two separate units serve the mainfloor and the apartment...moreless

              • Wood Fireplace
              • Clothes Dryer
              • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
              • Linens Provided
              • Parking Off Street
              • Covered Parking

              Other Amenities

                  • Two unique living areas with full amenities. See description.

                  Entertainment

                  • Stereo
                  • CD Player
                  • DVD Player
                  • VCR
                  • Music Library
                  • Video Library
                  • Satellite / Cable

                  Communications

                  • Wireless Internet
                  • Free Long Distance
                  • Telephone
                  • Broadband Access

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Balcony
                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Location & View

                      Activities

                      • Cycling
                      • Sailing
                      • Fishing
                      • Swimming
                      • Tennis
                      • Kayaking
                      • Golf
                      • Shelling
                      • Museums
                      • Restaurants
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Boating
                      • Sight Seeing

                      Other Activities

                          • Bird Watching
                           

                          Reviews

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                          • McLeod Clan

                            McLeod Clan

                            • Guest Dot
                            • Date of stay 04/19/13
                            • Review Submitted 04/25/13
                            What a beautiful home. Perfect location to enjoy all Cedar Key has to offer. Lots of room for family to relax and visit together. House is immaculate and well stocked with anything we needed. Our niece with a young child truly enjoyed the front porch swing where she could swing the baby to sleep in the evenings. Even though our family owns a (smaller) home on the north end of the island, our "clan" wants to stay at Ms. Etta's House next time we all gather. Thank you for sharing your Mom's wonderful home with us. There is a sweet spirit in this house.

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Family house for wedding

                            Family house for wedding

                            • Guest Sam
                            • Date of stay 03/29/13
                            • Review Submitted 04/10/13
                            We hosted our family at Miss Etta's during our recent wedding in Cedar Key and they had a fabulous time. They enjoyed the privacy of the rooms (almost all with ensuite bathrooms) and the large kitchen and sitting areas where they could all gather. We held our post-wedding brunch at Miss Etta's and it was great to have a nice big kitchen for cooking a good southern breakfast and plenty of places for everyone to sit. The house was clean and well-appointed, and my family greatly enjoyed the photographs of Miss Etta and her family. The owners worked with me to review the house and details long before the wedding, and were very warm and supportive of our pending nuptuals!

                            Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Sibling Reunion

                            Sibling Reunion

                            • Guest Betty
                            • Date of stay 04/02/13
                            • Review Submitted 04/09/13
                            We had an adult sibling reunion at Miss Etta's and it perfectly met our needs and expectations. It was spacious, comfortable, included everything we could possibly need. The decor and setting was wonderful and we so appreciated all of the family pictures, books and the piano! Would most definitely recommend to others and we hope to return!

                            Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Family Christmas

                            Family Christmas

                            • Guest Laura
                            • Date of stay 12/18/12
                            • Review Submitted 01/02/13
                            We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Miss Etta's the week before Christmas. Our family of 9 wanted to gather together and visit parents who live close by, and Miss Etta's house was perfect for us. It is very roomy and comfortable. The kitchen is great and 3 people can easily work there without getting in each other's way. The location was just right for us - just a very short walk to a nice bench overlooking the gulf. We enjoyed kayaking, boating to the lighthouse, checking out the shops, eating Tony's clam chowder, attending Miss Etta's Methodist church on Sunday, and sitting on the lovely sunny porch! We also got to see the manatees migrating into Manatee Springs for the winter. We would highly recommend Miss Etta's. The owner called as soon as we arrived to make sure everything was ok. When we needed a grill, we called the owner and he arranged for it to be made ready for us that evening. A delightful place overall - exactly as advertised! I would recommend Miss Etta's to anyone!

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • 40th Birthday Gathering

                            40th Birthday Gathering

                            • Guest Dissapointed skier
                            • Date of stay 09/14/12
                            • Review Submitted 09/17/12
                            We had family in from the UK so wanted some where large enough for us all to stay in comfort. We found everything to be just as advertised and more. Very happy with every thing, very clean and comfortable. Thank you for a great weekend. The Brewin/Bradley party. Would highly recommend.

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Paradise in a small town---with nothing amiss!

                            Paradise in a small town---with nothing amiss!

                            • Guest Sharon Pettit
                            • Date of stay 06/28/12
                            • Review Submitted 07/12/12
                            I could DEFINITELY live at Ms. Etta's! It is very much like returning to an era that has long passed us by. Totally relaxing, comfortable seating in each room, well maintained with numerous creature comforts. Nothing has passed the attention of the owners. We were there on the hills of Debby and even the yard was being cleaned as though nothing had occurred! Would I go back? IN A NEW YORK MINUTE! Recommend for any age. Sharon

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Elegant Beauty in Cedar Key with all modern conveniences

                            Elegant Beauty in Cedar Key with all modern conveniences

                            • Guest Love to Travel
                            • Date of stay 03/04/12
                            • Review Submitted 03/24/12
                            Having just spent Spring Break in Miss Etta's House, I can tell you right now the one and only problem with staying there. You go to Cedar Key for the natural beauty: outdoor activities, fishing, bird-watching, kayaking, wonderful walks by the water, meeting friendly people at great local restaurants. If you stay here, it's such a lovely, comfortable, well furnished home that you tend to want to sit on the big porch with its glass and screen windows, rock in the front yard swing, cook something for yourself in the gourmet kitchen, and enjoy your own beverage from the deck looking out at the water or, in my case, up at the rising full moon amidst the showy stars in the dark night sky. Each room is a showpiece, and you really are staying in a lovingly decorated and maintained family home. But beds are firm and comfy, bathrooms are both modern and lovely, and it's clear from reading the guest book on site that many folks have used this large home as a destination for reunions and large family gatherings. I will be putting a review with photos on Trip Advisor soon if you'd like a guests' view of this truly elegant home. It's a destination in itself,

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Beautiful and welcoming. A real family home.

                            Beautiful and welcoming. A real family home.

                            • Guest Kelly
                            • Date of stay 03/09/12
                            • Review Submitted 03/14/12
                            From the moment we walked into this lovely home in the downtown area of Cedar Key, the warmth of family and friends embraced us. We had a large party of our three grown daughters, one son-in-law, my sister, her husband and our six grandchildren. The home is very well kept and large enough that everyone could have their own space. It has a very large kitchen just perfect for preparing meals for large crowds. It is within walking distance of the waterfront and all the little shops, restaurants and night clubs. Being there reminded me of going to my Mother's house for family gatherings. We will definatly go back.

                            Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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                          • Amazing House...Amazing place!

                            Amazing House...Amazing place!

                            • Guest Sandy
                            • Date of stay 01/06/12
                            • Review Submitted 01/10/12
                            My family of 14 decided to have Christmas in January at Ms. Etta's house. We were stunned by the accomodations. 5 bedrooms...all designed as if to fit the people who stayed in them...my 84 yr old mother had a bathroom accessible to her and the kids had bunkbeds! The kitchen was not missing a thing! We had a sit down dinner for everyone and there was no shortage of serving dishes, plates, silverware or beautiful stemware! We are already planning our next trip to Cedar Key where the sunsets are spectacular and the weather a balmy 71 in January!!!! Amazing House, Amazing place! Thank you Jim!!!

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Thanksgiving & 50th Wedding Anniversary.

                            Thanksgiving & 50th Wedding Anniversary.

                            • Guest Barbara
                            • Date of stay 11/23/11
                            • Review Submitted 11/27/11
                            We will always cherish the memories of our stay at Miss Etta's. This house is family friendly and we really enjoyed the space and all the amenities within walking distance. The house really exceeded our expectations. My favorite place was the front porch with all the windows and view. We would highly recommend this house with the great location.

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          Year Purchased: 2007

                          About: My sister and I own Ms. Etta's House in Cedar Key. Our mother loved to entertain and she was so charming, beautiful, and gracious that we decided to share our home with others in her name. We have a spacious home so we attract wonderful family groups who are celebrating birthdays, graduating from the University of Florida, quilting, reunions, or just getting away with friends for fellowship and relaxation. We get such wonderful feedback and returning guests ... how totally perfect. Come see us and we think you will want to return again and again.

                          Why Cedar Key:
                          Ms. Etta's House has been our family's favorite vacation spot for many years. When we think of relaxing, napping, fishing, boating, watching the birds, or just taking a long walk, we think of Cedar Key. We decided that Ms. Etta's House would be in our family's experience for generations to come. We maintain our home just like our beloved mother was still living there ... we love to remember the wonderful Cedar Key experiences with her.

                          The Unique Benefits at this House:
                          Ms. Etta's House is spacious, comfortable and perfect for families or great friends. We enjoy the opportunity to share the main floor of the house with family and friends and retreat upstairs to the comfortable and private apartment. We love to get around the piano in the large living room and sing songs that warm our hearts. We love to watch the sea birds from the porch off the apartment or just enjoy the privacy of reading a good book and feel the breeze ... a taste of Old Florida at its best. The front porch and the swing are a favorite spot for morning coffee or visiting with family and friends. Our grandchildren love to lick the bowl as they watch their grandmother prepare great pies, cakes or pudding treats. The Gulf shore is just down the street complete with the most remarkable sunsets you can imagine ... perfect for photographers who like to capture unbelievable beauty. The house features ample parking for multiple cars and boats with a spacious lawn for children to run and play. There is just no place like Cedar Key if you really want to get away and relax.


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                          Photos

                          • Beautifully maintained property only a block from the Gulf of Mexico

                            Beautifully maintained property only a block from the Gulf of Mexico

                          • Fully Equipped Kitchen with island food preparation area

                            Fully Equipped Kitchen with island food preparation area

                          • Upstairs apartment area with private entrance.

                            Upstairs apartment area with private entrance.

                          • Convenient Round table ... seats ten

                            Convenient Round table ... seats ten

                          • Spacious Living Room Area

                            Spacious Living Room Area

                          • Relax on the front sun porch with a cup of coffee and a good book.

                            Relax on the front sun porch with a cup of coffee and a good book.

                          • Upstair apartment kitchen

                            Upstair apartment kitchen

                          • Wonderful eating area off the main kitchen

                            Wonderful eating area off the main kitchen

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                          $300 per night (USD)
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                          4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bathroom
                          Sleeps 15

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