2BR/2BA Gulf Front Condo from $119.00-What a Clam Good Deal!! [#168220] | View Property
Cedar Key
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
From $119/nt - $799/wk - $2400/mo
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As advertised
As advertised
- Guest MB
- Date of stay 04/15/13
- Review Submitted 04/19/13
The condo is as good as advertised. The town is quiet. The Gulf is beautiful. We were particularly pleased with the layout that afforded privacy for each bedroom and convenience for the shared living area. The kitchen is nicely outfitted and even stocked with a few essentials for seasoning and coffee. You don't need to bring your own filters or salt and pepper etc. This is good to know when you're packing for a week's stay. Also you need to bring a hair dryer. You should know that the town doesn't have a great grocery but it does have boat and golf cart rentals. As I mentioned, it's quiet--which is exactly what we wanted. Wifi worked well enough to stream Netflix, but bring a print out of Earl's email containing instructions for accessing the LAN and the pool gate since these directions aren't on paper at the condo. Earl was eager to keep us happy and he phoned to see that we'd settled in well. We saw dolphins right off the dock and golden eagle and nesting osprey when we were on a walk over to the airport. Kona Joes was good for lunch. We recommend Clam Good Time with no reservations.Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Very Relaxing!
Very Relaxing!
- Guest Shelley
- Date of stay 10/18/12
- Review Submitted 10/29/12
Thank you Earl and Meredith for sharing your condo with us for the weekend! Having never been to Cedar Key, we chose it as a meeting spot to meet our son, who attends FSU, for the weekend to just get away for a few days and visit. The condo was great! Such a beautiful view of the water, and gorgeous sunsets. We really enjoyed just relaxing, biking, sitting by the pool, fishing off the dock, and eating! Thank you again, we will surely look you up next time we venture back to Cedar Key!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Nice relaxing atmosphere
Nice relaxing atmosphere
- Guest Bob & Cindy
- Date of stay 10/05/12
- Review Submitted 10/11/12
This was the second time booking through VRBO although the first time in this condo, and our first trip to Cedar Key. We wanted our 2-night stay to be a relaxing time in "old Florida" style, and that was easily accomplished. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Even though it was only two of us, it was nice to have "his and her" bathrooms. Wi-fi access was great too. Enjoyable to watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets out on the deck ... in fact, the view of the pier is my new screensaver! The town itself was pretty quiet this time of year. Enjoyed dinner at Tony's -- the clam chowder was wonderful ... just as advertised ... as was the Bananas Foster. Also had a great breakfast at Ken's Cedar Keyside Diner out on the Wharf area ... Kona Joe's was good for lunch. Friendly staff at all 3 establishments. Some of the shops on 2nd St. weren't open, but we happily browsed through a couple of artist stores (bought a fun piece of pottery) and also enjoyed looking for a treasure at the consignment shop next to Tony's (found one too!). The shops out on the Wharf area were typical touristy places. Dilly Dally Gally was unique though. Back to the condo: Website pictures of the inside and outside are accurate; Good communication with the owner to book the date, easy access to the condo on day of arrival and prompt refund of the deposit. We would recommend this condo if Cedar Key is your destination.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car.
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A week in Cedar Key
A week in Cedar Key
- Guest Judy Poody
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 09/08/12
The condo was great - spotless, comfortable, & relaxing. A nice get away to relax & rejuvenate your soul. The rain & the tide table prevented my husband from getting in all the fishing in that he had planned - but the rainbows were spectacular and the night sky was amazing. We even saw the Milky Way! It had been 15 years since we had been to Cedar Key & the town had lost some of it charm as a lot of the shops were empty or not open. Chiefland had nice junk & antiques shops & we enjoyed visiting with Cedar Key Pottery. The Swaunee River is nearby & beautiful with a nice restaurant. All in all a great week. We highly recommend renting this unit - easiest transaction we have ever done. Owners helpful & professional.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Susan & Shauna Lexington, KY.
Susan & Shauna Lexington, KY.
- Guest Susan
- Date of stay 07/21/12
- Review Submitted 08/02/12
Wow! The pictures don't do this place justice! It is everything and more!! Our stay was wonderful, the condo was clean and nice, the porch was my favorite...I just didn't want to leave it, and the fantastic view! And fishing was fun too! We caught sea bass, catfish, and a Sting Ray! What a wonderful time we had, thank you Earl & Meredith, we will be back!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful Stay!
Wonderful Stay!
- Guest Bob
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/14/12
I stayed at Clam Good Time in July and was very impressed. This was the first time I ever rented a condo over the internet, so I was nervous. But the reservations and instructions for entry were easy. The condo is beautiful, clean, fresh clean linens and new towels. The view of the gulf and the spacious porch were superb. The pool and spa are the best on the Island, right on the gulf. I am definately coming back!Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car.
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Anniversary Trip
Anniversary Trip
- Guest Dan
- Date of stay 05/30/12
- Review Submitted 06/13/12
My wife and I(31 and 25) spent three nights in the Clam Good Time condo for our 3 year anniversary. I can not say enought about the condo. It is very spacious, excellently stocked and decorated. More than enough room for 2 families. The pool was very refreshing and well maintained, they even have a community gas grill next to the pool. The dock was very enjoyable and spent hours fishing, mostly catching catfish. The condo is a bit of a walk to dock street, but a very nice scenic route. We fished from the public pier as well and caught a variety of fish, including a HUGE black drum. Be aware that most of the restaurants and bars close early. Over all an excellent little get away and we are already planning a trip back, hopefully in August.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great Get Away.
Great Get Away.
- Guest Emmie
- Date of stay 05/27/12
- Review Submitted 06/04/12
This condo has amazing views, beautifully decorated and a very quiet setting. Had everything we needed for a really relaxing long weekend. Close to some great restaurants too. My husband enjoyed fishing from the private pier. We'll be back.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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stay at clam good time
stay at clam good time
- Guest Rich
- Date of stay 05/23/12
- Review Submitted 05/31/12
We and our friends enjoyed a Great 2 day stay at this condo. It was clean, well suited for 2 couples, and conveniently located. The condo was comfortable, clean, and very well equipped. We especially enjoyed the balcony for afternoons, watching the beautiful sunsets. We found several local shops to explore, lunch at the beach, and dinner at 2 different local restrurants---both very good, and reasonable. The local museum was a hidden "treasure" , and very informative and interesting. We would definately recommend this place to anyone interested in Cedar Key for a relaxing, get-away------"Old Florida" getaway.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Relaxing in Cedar Key
Relaxing in Cedar Key
- Guest Media Specialist
- Date of stay 04/09/12
- Review Submitted 04/19/12
My husband, I, my 15 year old son and his best friend had a great time at the condo in Cedar Key. We enjoyed the Gulf view, the pool, the hot tub and the town. To acclimate ourselfves to the town, the first evening we went on a sunset, historical boat tour of Cedar Key. Great fun with beautiful marine birds, lighthouse information and history of the town. We enjoyed renting a pontoon boat from "The Treasure Camp" and taking the Suwannee River down to the Gulf. We saw wild turkeys, a manatee in the river and a few alligators. Don't forget to eat on the river at "The Treasure Camp" restaurant. We tried alligator bites and loved them! The boys favorite day trip was to the Homossas Wildlife State Park. It takes three hours to go through the park and participate in the programs. We saw and learned about flamingoes, manatees, hippos, alligators, rhinos, cougars, roseate spoon bills, parrots, etc. Each night we tried a different seafood restaurant. Tony's Clam Chowder exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed all the restaurants! The condo is beautifully maintained and if your family enjoys nature, they will have a wonderful time!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great Coastal Get-Away
Great Coastal Get-Away
- Guest New Retirees
- Date of stay 01/22/12
- Review Submitted 01/29/12
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Clam Good Time Condo on our Jan 2012 visit to Cedar Key. The condo was immaculate & had all amenities to include washer and dryer, microwave, etc. It was a perfect setup for 2 couples with each bedroom having a private bath. We loved the décor especially the high dinner table and chairs to enhance the view from the balcony window. The large balcony also had a high table and chairs to accommodate the outdoor viewing of the magnificent sunsets and sunrises. We saw all types of water birds, ospreys and dolphins from the balcony. It was interesting to watch the airboats every morning as they went out to harvest the clams. The condo is located centrally to all the local attractions and restaurants in Cedar Key. It is also just a short drive to the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge hiking/birding trails along with fishing and kayaking.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Rest and Relaxation at it's BEST!!
Rest and Relaxation at it's BEST!!
- Guest deeohgie
- Date of stay 11/02/11
- Review Submitted 11/14/11
Having never been to Florida my Aunt & Uncle said, "If you're looking to get away from it all and just get some R & R this is the village for you. After hours of searching for the perfect place to stay I found "Clam Good Time". And all I can say is what a find! The condo is exact to pictures, it was clean, the people there were friendly and th town itself is amazing. Nothing really special to do there except fish and relax, but it worked for us, in fact we wished we had made longer reservations! The owners were very helpful and very professional, I hav had several bad experiences with going with a "owner" rental prior to this but all I can say is do not hesitate! This is the perfect place for a vacation, whether just for a couple of days or a week or so, we will be back! The condo had everything we needed and then some1 And we will never forget the sunsets on the back deck...amazing! thank you so very much for making our vacation so perfect! I returned to work today and everyone said I looked great and rested! Need I say more! Cedar Key is worth the drive, it's like the town that time forgot, soomewhere you can go and forget your troubles, just relax and take in the views! Ahhhh....until we meet again, thank you!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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5 days in Cedar Key
5 days in Cedar Key
- Guest Hugo
- Date of stay 10/14/11
- Review Submitted 11/16/11
My wife and I had visited Cedar Key 10 years ago and had enjoyed it. We had always promised ourselves that we would go back one day and this October we booked for 5 nights at "Clam Good Time". We thought the apartment and its furnishings were delightful and would happily return another year. We enjoyed fishing from the dock and even caught sizeable fish including a Black Drum which weighed between 20 and 30 pounds! We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of "Old Florida". We had no negative comments to make but one thing that would have improved our stay would have been the provision of pool towels. (You don't need the weight in the bags when you're flying!)Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Fantastic Getaway (Aug 18,2011)
Fantastic Getaway (Aug 18,2011)
- Guest getaway
- Date of stay 08/17/11
- Review Submitted 08/31/11
Fantastic weekend - a special place to get away We found ourselves in a great little condo with a fantastic view.. Perfect little pool and hot tub at waters edge... Grill at poolside worked out great.... we spent our days lounging in the pool, bird watching, boating(take the historic tour of nearby islands...captain was excellent...the history of this community is amazing), and a afternoon trip to Manatee Springs...no manatees but absolutely beautiful water The downtown dock area was great for afternoon stroll, a bite to eat and a late evening ice cream while watching the sun set There is a small market for groceries but you may want to stop in Chiefland before you make your way to Cedar Key. The condo manager was terrific and helpful in suggesting items of interest. We picked the perfect time, in between seasons, entire complex was so peaceful Look forward to returning...Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Fabulous, absolutely fabulous.
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous.
- Guest Jane
- Date of stay 08/08/11
- Review Submitted 09/22/11
Relaxing, peaceful, and friendly describes both the condo and Cedar Key in general. You can hang out in the beautiful condo without feeling isolated - just watching folks on the dock or chasing the crabs when the tide is down is fun. Robert caught a crab bigger than the one we had at Tony's Seafood, where the chowder is so smooth ... It's like staying at a friend's house - the photos were taken from the balcony & duplicate the view exactly. Stay here - it will stay with you.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Had a Clam Good Time!
Had a Clam Good Time!
- Guest GulfBreezey
- Date of stay 05/01/11
- Review Submitted 06/04/11
Husband and I are regular vacationers in Cedar Key and have been for years. First time we've stayed in "Clam Good Time" condo. It was great. Extremely clean and well supplied including ice cold beer mugs in the freezer. View from the porch is awesome. Great sunsets. Owner is very pleasant and nice to deal with. We'll be back!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Lovely Setting
Lovely Setting
- Guest Nancy
- Date of stay 03/20/11
- Review Submitted 04/02/11
The condo was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, and other kitchen necessities and utensils, so steaming the clams and having a clam good time eating them was easy! Since Cedar Key is relatively small, you can walk to the main business area in ten minutes. All in all, this is a wonderful place, and we would like to return in the future.Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.
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Perfect for Family that likes to get away
Perfect for Family that likes to get away
- Guest Patrick
- Date of stay 03/13/11
- Review Submitted 06/18/11
Our family likes to get away from the busy, craziness of life and this is the perfect place to do exactly that! Real plus to be able to bring my boat, although have to watch out for low tide (almost missed checkout time because of it!). Great kitchen, view, small beach to hang out, and great seafood in the area. We used the grill two nights. My wife, two adolescent daughters and myself had a great time! We will be back!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Great time
Great time
- Guest Stacie
- Date of stay 03/04/11
- Review Submitted 05/09/11
Definitely a great place to stay. Perfect for a weekend getaway, everyone was comfortable and we were close to everything! Will stay here again.Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.
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Dolphins from the Balcony
Dolphins from the Balcony
- Guest Brian S.
- Date of stay 02/24/11
- Review Submitted 03/13/11
A perfect Condominium for a taste of real Florida. Good value. All our needs for a great week away were met. The condo is approximately 1000sqft but the star of this VRBO is the great balcony with views across the bay and fabulous sunsets. Easy walk into the center of Cedar Key for a variety of restaurants. However, not to be missed is Tony's clam chowder at Tony's Seafood restaurant on the main street, truly the world's best chowder.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Perfect Getaway
Perfect Getaway
- Guest Don & Betty
- Date of stay 10/04/10
- Review Submitted 10/16/10
Every once in a while, we need a break from retirement...and this condo is perfect. Fitted out with every gadget for the kitchen you might possibly need, it even came with frosted beer mugs set up in the freezer. We had a wonderful time relaxing on the deck, fishing off the floating dock and dining around town. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy Cedar Key in a very clean, comfortable condo.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Sunsets and Moonsets
Sunsets and Moonsets
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 07/23/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/10
We spent a wonderful weekend here and just got lucky with the full moon. If you are planning a trip to paradise, check out the moon cycle too. It really is hard to pack up and go back to non-paradise. Make sure you watch the DVD they have there called History of Cedar Key. And rent a golf cart and explore the island. Dave Smith and Sherry Patrick July 24, 2010Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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GREAT GETAWAY
GREAT GETAWAY
- Guest Jane, Ken, Carol & Anthony
- Date of stay 06/20/10
- Review Submitted 07/15/10
This is really a great condo. Everything we needed was here. The place is spotless. The view was fantastic. We had such a good time. We went fishing, swam in the pool, and ate at some great seafood restaurants. Hopefully, we can make it again next year. The condo was designed perfectly for 2 couples.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car.
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Clam GoodTime was a Good Time!
Clam GoodTime was a Good Time!
- Guest Mike & Dee
- Date of stay 04/24/10
- Review Submitted 05/10/10
We had a very relaxing week in Cedar Key with our neighbors. The condo was well equipped, clean and very pleasant. My husband caught several skates and small fish from the pier, but no keepers. We walked everywhere and ate in several restaurants. For the best chowder, bourbon pecan shrimp and especially Key Lime Pie you have to visit the Old Fish House Cafe. Tony's had good chowder if you like it spicy. It's you're going for a week I would recommend stocking up on groceries in Chiefland. The market in Cedar Key has the basics...best value is the wine.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 01/27/10
- Review Submitted 01/27/10
Utmost in peace, and you can't get any closer to the water or a better view. We appreciated how clean and well-appointed it was, & close enough to walk everywhere yet far enough from town center to feel "away."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Cedar Key heaven
Cedar Key heaven
- Guest Farrah
- Date of stay 01/24/10
- Review Submitted 04/05/10
My husband & myself and another couple stayed at this condo for 6 nights at the end of January. The condo was very well appointed & we absolutely loved the view. The northern gulf side of Florida is very much more relaxed and we were thoroughly rested by the time we left.This complex that our unit is in has a great barbecue area & a heated pool.The only negative comment we had was that the hot tub could have been a bit warmer.Golfing visitors should check out the Chiefland Golf & Country club-only 20 minutes away & great value.The people there are outstanding! There is lots to see in the area for day trips. We will be back in the future for sure!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Timothy Hackworth
- Date of stay 12/14/09
- Review Submitted 12/14/09
We stayed at this wonderful property four days around Thanksgiving and had one of the best vacations ever!! This property is very very clean and stocked with everything you would ever need. We grilled shrimp on the gas grill several nights while watching the amazing sunset. If you want to see amazing sunrises & sunsets and get away from it all I would highly recommend this property!! I plan on being back again soon!! Thank you for sharing your property with us!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Just Right
Just Right
- Guest Wayne and Cheryl
- Date of stay 09/26/09
- Review Submitted 10/10/10
My husband and I stayed at Clam Good Time the last week of Sept 2010. The unit was great, clean and had everything we needed. I used my laptop fom the unit via their wireless connection everyday. It was the perfect little trip for us -very quiet and we spent a lot of time on the balcony and afternoons by the pool. We purchased 100 clams in town for $20.00 and made two meals out of that. The town of Cedar Key offers just the right mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment. All the food we had in town was very good. This unit would be perfect for 2 couples . I got some superb photos while staying.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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- Guest Robin 5
- Date of stay 06/26/09
- Review Submitted 06/26/09
My son and I had a WONDERFUL time in the condo! Thank you so much, my friend, for a great get away! We enjoyed it tremendously and had a fantastic time! Thank you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Walter and Mary
- Date of stay 05/01/09
- Review Submitted 05/01/09
We stayed here for two nights. It was perfect. We have stayed in Cedar Key before, but this is definately the way to go. The fish-cleaning station on the dock was wonderful. We watched a man catch a 40" redfish off of the dock, and we went after a huge black drum from the dock and shore. Amazing! The place was well stocked and clean. The pool was fantastic, our kids loved it. We got some great pictures of the sunsets. This is a vacation that will live in our hearts forever. Even after we got home, our kids kept saying, "We wish we were in Cedar Key." We will be back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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- Guest Donald Fletcher
- Date of stay 04/22/09
- Review Submitted 04/22/09
Very nice condo in a wonderful place. We stayed for 3 nights after a Disney trip and wished we had just went here the whole time. Cedar Key is a great place. Wonderful dining, great fishing, and friendly people. Already planning another trip for the summer. The condo is well stocked with cookware and anything else you could ask for for a great vacation.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Beth & Tim Frost
- Date of stay 04/17/09
- Review Submitted 04/17/09
We had a very relaxing month at Cedar Key. The condo was great; spacious, clean, well equipped. Loved the small town and being able to walk to post office, store etc. Seeing the dolfins from the balcony was a thrill!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Tom & Martha DeVinney
- Date of stay 03/02/09
- Review Submitted 03/02/09
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks at your Clam Good Time condo in Cedar Key. The condo was great; clean, spacious, great location, thrilling to hear and see the dolphins from the deck, and beautiful sunsets. The village of Cedar Key is very peaceful and relaxing--no traffic to contend with. Many casual restaurants with tasty choices.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jane Bashinski
- Date of stay 06/24/08
- Review Submitted 06/24/08
The condo is beautiful and the scenery fantastic. Very quiet and peaceful if that's what you are looking for it can't be beat! Can't wait until we can go again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Julia Hournbuckle
- Date of stay 05/28/08
- Review Submitted 05/28/08
Condo was great! Pictures do not do it justice! Pool & dock were wonderful. We had a great time. We fished and ate clams. Can't wait to go back. Sunset on the porch was fabulous!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Gloria Jean Prickett
- Date of stay 04/09/08
- Review Submitted 04/09/08
Terrific vacation at a beautiful and pristine condo. Privacy on a sandy beach complete with a floating dock for our boat.The kitchen was a chef's dream,completely furnished with up to date equipment!Les and Gloria PrickettDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0