Location: Cedar Key, Florida North Central, Florida, USA (2.5 hours north from Orlando or Tampa on Gulf Nature Coast) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House,marsh view, birds, birdwatching, porch
NOW OFFERING FREE DSL INTERNET!
Perched in the trees. Watch the ospreys eye to eye. Nature lover's delight. Very private, secluded. Relax from the cares of the world.
Fully furnished with all quality furnishings including new beds, linens and comfortable sofas, Sea Shell Sanctuary is ideal for a peaceful and relaxing vacation.
Located on a quiet street with a delightful water view, from the swing bench you can watch the fish jumping in the bayou and a variety of birds feeding on the covered porch.
Included with the rental are the use of four bicycles. We have two kayaks, available for use, bring your own transport. Additional kayak rentals are available at launch area in City Park.
In Cedar Key experience the historic downtown area with its quaint buildings, two local museums, art galleries, boutique shops and a delicious selection of good seafood restaurants.
From the city marina, hire a boat for fishing or dolphin watching around the nearby islands. Go birding and check out up to 250 species from ospreys to pelicans, redbirds and shorebirds.
Explore Shell Mound and the Cedar Key Scrub protected zone, or up to the famous Suwanne River, all within an easy drive.
Then back to Sea Shell Sanctuary for a nice relaxing time, ready for your next Cedar Key adventure here on the beautiful Old Florida Nature Coast.
Come, slip away, we won't tell anyone where you are. In fact, your cell phone may not work, but if you MUST stay in touch there is a telephone for incoming and local outgoing calls.
Sea Shell Sanctuary IS the place to rediscover YOUR inner peace.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Water View : Enjoy the stunning southern views of wild life filled tidal waters
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : DSL now available. Wired or wireless, just plug in, or type the password, and you can reach out to the world while lazing in Paradise.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : YES, we are able to offer wireless
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : small pets only, please
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Museums
Rate Details (In Dollars)
From $120/night ...$360/weekend... $700/week ... $2,250/month
Plus 9% tax, payments to be made in US currency via Nature Coast Realty
min stay 3 nights; small sized pet dogs allowed-max 30lb subject to pest
certificate with $25 non refundable fee.
UK sterling and Euro currency accepted with direct bookings to the owner
2 night stays may be aranged by paying additional cleaning fee of $50
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Sea Shell Sanctuary-February Available- 2 Kayaks & 4 Bicycles
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Cedar Key
Cedar Key is home to Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge; the Refuge consists of 13 islands ranging in size from 1 to 120 acres, totaling 762 acres. We kayak to many and enjoy viewing the wading birds, shorebirds, fishes, manatees, bald eagles, ospreys, crabs, and even some reptiles.
When not wildlife watching, we enjoy bicycle riding. With the entire island of Cedar Key being .91 sq. mile (2.35 sq. km), we can ride anywhere within 20 minutes.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Cedar Key is 60 miles (96.5 km) WSW of Gainesville Florida, 2.5 hours north of Tampa, and a 3 hour drive from Orlando. Close enough for a day trip to all the Florida "attractions", yet far enough to experience the true nature of Florida. There are no high rises, no congestion, no traffic jams; there are friendly locals, locally owned and managed shops and art galleries, yet no chain restaurants nor chain stores. We are able to savour life, take a deep breath, remember how life is supposed to be.
Owner's Map of Cedar Key
Sea Shell Sanctuary is our home in the USA. We are residents of the UK, coming to the States when possible. We enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing, canoeing, bicycling and found the perfect home to do all. Across the street from Osprey Cove, we are able to watch the REAL Florida from our balcony, bicycle to town, enjoy the historic downtown, and be home in time for tea.
Property Photos
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- Aerial view downtown Cedar Key - Florida Rental
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- Drive in from the street - Florida Rental
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- View from street - Florida Rental
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- View from the drive
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- Porch with swing bench
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- Inside
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- Lounge area
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- Master bedroom
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- Twin bedroom
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- City beach
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- Museum down the street
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- Downtown
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- Sailboat time
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- Redbird on the feeder
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- Cedar Keys local island beach
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- Another Cedar Keys local island beach
Traveler Reviews (3)
Iowa Winter Escape
Guest: Denny & Jill
(Indianola, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 02/21/10
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
We felt we were "at home". Very comfortable and CLEAN! Well equipped. So QUIET!!!! What a library....something for everyone. Weather was a little too cool for kayaking but we appreciated the bikes. Food in Cedar Key is hard to beat. We never had an unsatisfactory meal. A most interesting sidetrip to Homosassa Springs..manatees and wildlife park....and the best seafood meal yet! We could have stayed a month and been very happy at Sea Shell Sanctuary!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Norris
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Date of Stay: 05/18/09
Review Submitted: 05/18/09
Just a quick email to thank you for your help with booking Sea Shell Sanctuary and the ‘guided tour’ on arrival. We have many happy memories of our time at Sea Shell Sanctuary and hope to return in the not too distant future. Best Wishes and RegardsKeith and Patricia Norris
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