Location: Cedar Key, Florida North Central, Florida, USA (On Gulf; Tampa, 2 hrs., DisneyW, 3 hrs., Gainesville, 1 hr.) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Welcome to the Sandpiper in Cedar Key! We are located right on the water at Fenimore Mill.
Fishing, bird watching, boating, kayaking, dining, and shopping are all typical past times for Cedar Key visitors, but perhaps our favorite tourist activity is relaxing. There's a peace and quiet here that is rare in tourist communities. There's something about the place that makes you want to sit down, catch your breath and lean back and say Ahhhhhh..... If it's time for you to just kick back and relax, you have come to the right place!
The Sandpiper at Cedar Key, our Florida vacation rental, is located in Old Fenimore Mill. Our balcony overlooks the back bayous and Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key Florida. Our condo boasts a vaulted ceiling with awesome two story views of the sunrise and wildlife right off our balcony. Available for rent by the night, weekend, week or month, we know that once you stay with us, the Sandpiper will become your preferred home on the island of Cedar Key. Our many return visitors certainly think so!
While relaxing in the great room or on the balcony, the view is spectacular! The panorama includes the island's greenery, mangrove islands and salt marsh with its wildlife, with the Wacassassa Bay and Gulf of Mexico to the east. It is inspirational for anyone wishing to draw, paint, or photograph.
So, come and visit the Sandpiper at Cedar Key and explore, discover, learn, relax and renew……
Please note: The Sandpiper is a non-smoking home!
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For more info on the area, read below or skip to VACATION RENTAL FEATURES AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
After arriving, you will notice that the pace of life is slower in Cedar Key. People on the street say hello as you pass by; shopkeepers greet you warmly. One of our favorite shops is the Cedar Key Canvas Company. There you can browse the shelves of hand-sewn canvas bags of all types: wallets, purses, hand bags, backpacks, and duffle-bags. At the Cedar Keyhole, local craftsman and artists display their creations and also work in the store, so you can talk with them personally about their work.
At the Island Hotel and Restaurant, your waitress may proudly talk about Cedar Key leading the nation in clam production and the politics and natural resources that brought the industry here. The Island Hotel, a national historic treasure, is complete with old fashioned bar, good tap beer, and lots of stories surrounding its infamous past.
Another favorite eating place is the Island Room, a stone's throw from our condo. Both restaurants serve gourmet food and nightly specials with fresh seafood from the Gulf waters. The Island Room makes its own pasta and rolls to add to its already excellent menu. Both establishments have entertainment from local musicians to enliven your dining.
Cedar Key's Dock Street offers a variety of restaurants, art and craft galleries, and shops for your enjoyment. The best part is that all these places are within walking distance from the Sandpiper, so you need never get back in your car!
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Step back in time and explore....By Land or By Sea
By Land...
There are several ways to see Cedar Key. You can rent a golf cart, a bicycle, or a scooter right in town or you can take a walking tour. Second Street is the town's historic main drag. As you travel along you will see buildings of wood and tabby (mix of mortar and sea-shells) and architectural styles with gables and verandas and facades reminiscent of an old western town. The street is a collage of private dwellings, lodgings, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and shops. Its an eclectic mix of old and new, peeling and painted, run-down and restored, all lending to the charm of this village on Florida's Nature Coast.
By Sea...
Imagine gliding across the water's surface with seabirds and dolphins cavorting above and below you; paddling slowly towards a bald eagle's nest to get a glimpse of the magnificent bird; or walking on a trail where early Americans lived hundreds of years ago. It's easy to explore the natural history and ecology of the region, in and around Cedar Key. The convergence of the Suwannee River and the Gulf of Mexico create a unique system of tidal salt marshes, estuaries, mangrove islands, and mud flats. Vast expanses of marsh grasses converge with tracts of forests and hammocks. The salt marshes, tidal flats, and mangroves are important nursery grounds for fish, shrimp, and shellfish.
Thirteen islands of the archipelago are protected as the Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge. Many are covered by evergreen foliage of the live oak, cabbage palm, red bay, and laurel oak; these trees form an over-story for the greenery of the cherry laurel, saw palmetto, yaupon, wild olive, prickly pear cactus, Spanish bayonet, and the eastern red cedar. The islands range in size from 1 to 65 acres and rank as one of the largest bird nesting areas in all of Florida. Many of these birds are protected by state and federal law including white ibis, brown pelicans, snowy egrets, bald eagles, ospreys, tri-colored herons, and American oystercatchers. This group is part of the over 250 species of birds that inhabit the refuge islands.
Let Cedar Key become your island in the Sea of Life!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Park under building
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- On grounds: Fishing dock and cleaning station, picnic tables, kayak racks, small white sandy beach area for sunning or launching kayaks. Also, a dog walking area. Nearby: Cedar Key Park and Beach w/ a very creative playground for the kiddos is only a short walk out the door. Rent kayaks, bicycles, golf carts, or motorized scooters..whatever your pleasure!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Photography, canoeing, walking, art galleries.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season ........................ From $130/night(2 night min) .. $800/week
High Season, Holidays, Festivals .. $160/night .................... $900/week
3 Night Minimum for Festivals and Holidays.
$10 Fee If Your Pet is Approved.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
The Sandpiper @ Cedar Key, a Naturalist's Paradise! (Dsl/Wifi)
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Cedar Key
Today, we still feel like time has stood still! We love going back in time at least 50 years every time we cross over that last bridge before town. In mid-2004, we purchased our amazing home away from home. It was definitely love at first sight. Once you step inside, the allure is overpowering! You have outstanding views of lovely marsh greenery and the Gulf of Mexico, from both inside the great room, and outside from the balcony!
We'd love to share, the world the way it should be, with you, our guests!
Once we stopped for breakfast at one of the local restaurants, and we didn't have cash, and they didn't take cards... Their policy was, just bring cash back at your convenience or mail a check in 10 days..how quaint..Andy of Mayberry quaint!
Owner's Map of Cedar Key
We began visiting Cedar Key in the late 70's and early 80's as a respite from studies at the University of Florida. For us, it was like going back in time...imagine, time travel for just one day!
In those days, we drove over, browsed through the local artisans galleries and maybe had a picnic on the white sandy beach for lunch. The evening was usually capped off with a wonderful seafood dinner, overlooking the gulf, while viewing an incredible Cedar Key sunset. And believe it or not, we could feed the birds from inside the restaurant from a special feeding tray, (for lack of a better term), located just under the table side window!
Property Photos
- Sunrise from the balcony! - Cedar Key, FL Pet Friendly Water Front Vacation Condominium near Fishing and Boating
- Roseate Spoonbill feeding behind your balcony, near the fishing dock! - Cedar Key, FL Pet Friendly Water Front Vacation Condominium near Fishing and Boating
- Two story wall of glass...awesome views from the great room! - Cedar Key, FL Pet Friendly Water Front Vacation Condominium near Fishing and Boating
- Kayak rentals are within a couple of minutes from your condo!
- Pre-dawn in Cedar Key!
- Kitchen, Hallway and Desk w/ wireless DSL..tucked neatly under the stairs!
- Fishing Chums!
- View of the great room looking toward the kitchen
- Partial view of great room, with everyone's favorite "Scuba Dog" on the wall!
- Master bedroom with queen sized bed, and palm tree themed decor!
- Loft BR w/ twins, morphs to a king....unseen loft area has sm. desk & chair!
- Condo Complex Pool and Hot Tub for Guests - just steps from your door!
- Spectacular views w/ lots of birds and an occasional boat from your balcony!
- Horse and Carriage Rides in Cedar Key!
- Upstairs loft bedroom, w/ small laptop or writing desk, DSL, TV, bathroom etc.
- Bad partial picture : ( but, you have a fish cleaning station and fishing dock!
Guest Comments (9)
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Eileen & Andy , Orlando, FL
Homeowner Response:
Thank you Eileen and Andy! We are so glad you enjoyed your first visit to Cedar Key and look forward to having you return! We love getting to know our repeat visitors, year after year. Best, Tracey & Ken
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Renee Wurzer , Casselberry, FL
Homeowner Response:
Renee, I just saw this note from last year, and want you to know how glad we were to have you back again this year! Take care, hope to see you soon, Tracey & Ken
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We've been here for about one week - our first time to Cedar Key. Your condo is spectacular. We couldn't believe our luck at finding such a phenomenal place, sight unseen off the Internet. ... PS Our favorite piece of decor is the 3-D wall mural of the seascape up in the loft - so colorful and so much to look at!
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Dear Ken and Tracey, We live a short way down the coast and decided to spend our 45th Anniversary for the weekend at Cedar Key. We've been to Cedar Key before, but first time in these condos. Yours is wonderful, loved sitting on the porch watching all the birds. Your place is so charming and peaceful you feel like you've gone to some wildlife retreat. We'd love to come again.
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Dear Ken and Tracey: We walked into 10E and said "Wow!" (then I said "clean!") What a lovely unit. Tastefully decorated and equipped with every convenience imaginable. Too bad we could only stay two days. Even though we have been retired for years and live by the ocean, it is so good for the soul to have a change of scenery and routine. The tranquility of the view from the balcony is refreshing. We did not read a paper or watch a news program to break our spell. We shall return.
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Dear Ken and Tracey, This place is great! The view is terrific, my boyfriend proposed to me here and it was perfect! We are remodelling our future home and got some ideas from here - thanks. Love the colors and crown molding. Anyway, thanks for a perfect place to be proposed to.
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A wonderful unit with a great view. Been coming to the Island for years, first time in Old Fenimore. Very nice, we'll be back!
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Very, very, very nice. Loved your birds. Enjoyed the varieties of lamps and wall hangings. Have a great 2005!