Sunrise on Tranquility's balcony - vacation rental in Cedar Key, Florida.
Location: Cedar Key, Florida North Central, Florida, USA (2 hours from Jax, 1 hour from Gainesville, on the Gulf) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Welcome to Tranquility - our DSL-equipped waterfront vacation condo on the Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key FL. Enjoy Florida without the mouse!
Our 3rd floor (top floor!), corner condo has a VERY private balcony with a fabulous view, gourmet kitchen, king and queen bedrooms, and two baths set in a small, quiet, condo complex. Furnishings were chosen to impart a feeling of peace and tranquility to complement the breathtaking panoramic views of Florida's Nature Coast.
Tranquility is equipped for your comfort and convenience. Professionally and luxuriously decorated, relax and enjoy our laid back environment. Experience the best Cedar Key has to offer. You can view a floorplan of our condo and many more photos on our website.
Our northeast-facing balcony offers a stunning view of small mangrove islands, Wacassassa Bay and the Gulf. Enjoy sunrises year 'round. Watch incredible summer sunsets. Pull-down bamboo shades and a ceiling fan are provided for comfort. Breakfast on the balcony offers amazing views of birds, fishing boats, kayaks, and the ever-changing sky and sea in Cedar Key. At high tide, we're often visited by dolphins in the small bay below the balcony.
LIVING AREA
Our living room offers a vaulted ceiling, a comfortable queen sleeper sofa, a love seat and wicker chair for relaxing in front of the (cable) 27 inch TV/DVD and a 3 disk CD stereo. A small, eclectic library of videos/dvds pleases most tastes. We also have a library of CDs, books, magazines, puzzles, and a game closet to delight adult and child tastes.
TECH AREA
Our Tech Area offers WiFi and hard-wired DSL - bring your laptop! Or use our PC - if a computer is critical - be sure to bring your own! A desk with telephone, dual phone jacks, 17 inch monitor, keyboard, and a fax/printer/scanner complete the office amenities.
DINING/KITCHEN
Tranquility's dining room seats six (in chairs!) comfortably. Table service for eight plus, along with plenty of glassware (water, wine, margarita, and martinis!) and serving dishes are provided to serve up your feast in style!
Our self-catering kitchen is furnished for the gourmet cook. We love to cook and eat-in often. Local, fresh Cedar Key Florida seafood inspires even the least motivated chef!
There are plenty of good quality pots and pans, baking pans, and even a pizza pan along with utensils, gadgets, and measuring tools. We've stocked a set of spices and a very basic pantry for guest use. Some favorite recipes are included in our guest binder and a few basic cookbooks are available. A coffeemaker, bean grinder, blender, bagel toaster, George Foreman grill, slow cooker, and over the stove microwave complete the kitchen. And yes, we have a tea kettle.
BEDROOMS
The master bedroom suite offers a king-size bed (brand new plush mattress as of 7/2009) with two nightstands, lamps, dresser and walk-in closet. The master bath is spacious with an over-sized counter, tub and shower. The guest bedroom has a queen size bed, two nightstands, lamps, dresser, and closet. The guest bedroom has a full bath off the hallway.
OTHER CONVENIENCES
Full linens are provided - at least two sets of sheets for each bed, comforters, and many extra pillows and blankets. Luxury bath towels for six guests are provided. Pool towels and kitchen linens are also ready and waiting!
The laundry room has a stacked condo-sized washer and dryer and basic cleaning tools. A secure fishing pole storage rack is on the balcony along with beach toys and a couple of beach chairs in the storage box. Tranquility has both central heat and air-conditioning and ceiling fans in every room.
Our Cedar Key condo complex is very resort-like - there are only 6 units per building. A private fishing dock with freshwater fish cleaning station is available for our guests' use. A swimming pool and jacuzzi are terrific for relaxing. Boat and trailer parking are available on a "first come first serve" basis. The recently renovated town beach and park are less than 1 block walk with plenty of swings and other playground equipment. Our location lets you park your car in our covered parking and walk to dining, shops, the marina, and even the grocery if you like.
CEDAR KEY AREA
Surrounded by the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, the Cedar Keys consist of dozens of islands or keys. About twelve of these islands are reserved as a part of the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and several are designated as "wilderness areas". The refuge boasts some of the largest numbers of nesting birds in Florida. You will see a variety of birds year round - if you'd like to see a list of common birds, visit our website listed below.
Cedar Key is old Florida at its best. There are no chain stores and most "traffic" is on foot, golf carts, or boats being launched at the marina. The marina (1.5 blocks) features boat and kayak rentals and there are plenty of knowledgeable tour operators happy to take you on a wildlife or sunset cruise. Bicycle and golf cart rentals are also available.
Fishing is a favorite with redfish, sea trout, grouper, spanish mackerel and whiting being the primary catch. Inshore and offshore fishing are popular - bring your boat or rent one at the marina. Kayaking is a favorite past time - be sure to bring your camera!
Cedar Key is part of Florida's Nature Coast--the feathered wildlife is abundant, the spring break party crowd is NOT. If you are looking for sugar-sand beaches, wild nightclubs, or singles bars don't come to Cedar Key--you won't find nightlife or long walking beaches here.
Be sure to check out our website linked below - there are many more photos, a floorplan, a full list of amenities, and lots of information to help you quickly get into the island life. And we're happy to help you plan your stay with us including restaurant and tour recommendations/arrangements and advice on coupons or other special deals. Just drop us an email!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: stacked private condo unit
- Dryer: stacked private condo unit
- Linens Provided: Minimum two sets of sheets for each bed + set for sleeper
- Covered Parking: Parking under the building - always shaded!
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Parking for boat & trailer, freshwater wash for boats
- Beds
- King Bed: Master suite. Plush mattress - brand new 2009.
- Queen Bed: Guest bedroom. Pillowtop mattress.
- Convertible Bed: Queen sized sleeper sofa. Quite comfy.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV to all three televisions
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: A small, eclectic collection primarily for adults. A few child movies. Both DVDs & Video
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Small collection of CDs - soft rock, Buffet, classical, guitar
- Shared Hot Tub: Jacuzzi will seat 4 with space to spare, 6 if you're cozy.
- Shared Pool: Heated pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen - all appliances, full set of pots and pans, plenty of utensils, clam pot to steam clams, pizza pan, slow cooker, bagel toaster, blender, George Foreman grill, small veggie chopper...
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Just about anything you can imagine - even a rolling pin...
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: over the stove microwave, two racks
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Shared BBQ at ground level. (Grills not allowed on balcony.) Bring your own briquettes and fluid.
- Balcony: 3rd floor private balcony with a 180 degree plus awesome view
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Balcony overlooks small bay below and open waterway to Gulf. See our website for more photos.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Local calls only. You will need a calling card/cell for long distance.
- Computer: PC with DSL for guests. Intranet info with links to local restaurants, tourist attractions, etc. Recommend bringing your laptop if computer is critical for you.
- Broadband Internet: Locked down DSL (so not everyone in complex is sharing your line...) Use inhouse computer or see directions in condo on how to use your laptop. WiFi is private - no competition with all the other condos...
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Take your laptop out on the balcony and you're connected AND you have a view! (It's hard to keep focused on work...)
- Other Amenities
- Coffee Maker and bean grinder, blender, food processor, Fishing Dock, Fish Cleaning Table with fresh water, Games & Books, 3 blocks to town, you can walk, bike, or golf cart most anywhere
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets may be allowed with owner permission, please inquire, (No cats please - owner is allergic!)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 21 to rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed on balcony - ashtrays are provided. Absolutely no smoking in condo please!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Bird watching, Museum, Walking, Daytrips include Manatee Springs, Homossassa Springs, Crystal River, Cedar Key, Gainesville
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
From $150/night + FL Tax(2 night min off season) $900/week + FL Tax
Talk directly with owner of property to answer your amenity questions!!
Monthly rentals (Jan., Feb., Sept. ONLY) $3,200/month + FL Tax - please inquire.
In-Season (February - April 30) usually requires a minimum of 5 nights rental.
Holidays/Festivals: Reserve within 3 weeks of date - 4 night minimum @ $160/night
Holidays/Festivals: Greater than 3 weeks of date - 5 night minimum @ $160/night
(Rates & Requirements are subject to change, please confirm.) FL Tax not included.
Please see our website for more info! Some off season deals - check with owner.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Tranquility, Cedar Key Best Waterfront & Birdwatching + Wifi!
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Cedar Key
We started visiting Cedar Key in 1997. An obscure reference to Cedar Key while doing a web search for "wild Florida" piqued our curiosity and we headed down for a long weekend and fell in love.
When I lived in Massachusetts, I'd spent my off season escapes on the Cape or on the Maine coast. After moving to GA, I couldn't find anything that had the old New England funky seaside town feel - where it didn't matter if you dressed for dinner, where there weren't any silly requirements for what shade of blue you could paint on a sign, and where birdwatching was just something you did as a matter of course, not just with a scorecard.
Cedar Key met all those requirements and more. No chain stores, lots of "gone fishing" signs in windows of businesses, restaurants with fresh seafood and not just overpriced "weird of the week". We looked for a place to love, found our spot and waited five years for our first condo to be built so we'd have an excellent view.
Now 12 years later, Cedar Key is still our favorite place to escape. We still spend most of our Cedar Key time hanging out on our balcony or the fishing dock watching the world go by to de-stress. And we love renting the condos out to folks and sharing our passion - Cedar Key, Florida.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Renting directly from the owner provides vacationers with the opportunity to ask direct questions like - do you have a hairdryer? Can I hook up my computer to your WiFi? And of course, we love to help our guests plan their trips to Cedar Key from the quick weekend escape to a long stay for snowbirds. Let us help you enjoy Cedar Key!
Rent Kayaks, golf carts, play on the new playground (it's spectacular!)
Brand new - opened in 2008! Fish from the dock and watch the boats head in and out. Excellent location to choose which restaurant to dine in that evening.
2 stories of glass looking out on the Gulf and Wacassassa Bay
Owner's Map of Cedar Key
Cindy and John are "50 something" and new media designers living in middle Georgia where they enjoy birdwatching and a fabulous lake. Working vacations are a requirement for us and you can't beat working with a view like Tranquility's view...
Property Photos
- Sunrise on Tranquility's balcony - vacation rental in Cedar Key, Florida. - Cedar Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental - Condo on the Gulf of Mexico!
- Birdwatchers Delight - Living area features a comfy sofa for naps. Dining for 6. - Cedar Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental - Condo on the Gulf of Mexico!
- Dining Room & Tech Area with DSL in Cedar Key Vacation Home - Cedar Key, FL - Florida Vacation Rental - Condo on the Gulf of Mexico!
- Gourmet kitchen/service for 8 in Cedar Keys Rental Apartment
- Tranquility's Master Bedroom with Ensuite bath has king bed in Cedar Keys VR
- Guest bedroom has Queen bed in Cedar Key Rental Villa - Tranquility
- July 2009 Sunrise as seen from Cedar Keys VR - Tranquility
- Local Cedar Key clams and shrimp on Tranquility balcony - dinner with a view!
- Clammers at dawn from Tranquility's balcony - Cedar Key Vacation
- Cedar Key Dawn in Jan. 09 from Tranquility's Balcony Happy New Year!
- Egret on Private Fishing Dock in Cedar Key - Vacation on the Gulf of Mexico!
- Huge migrating flock of cormorants & white pelicans Cedar Key balcony
- Private Cedar Keys beach for condo complex guests - picnic tables, kayak launch
- Tranquility's shared heated pool - jacuzzi, shower, relax in Cedar Key Florida
- Cedar Key Playground and Town Beach is less than a block walk from Tranquility
- Enjoy a summer sunset in Cedar Key lodging from our balcony - August 2002
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Pamela Kramer , Pennsylvania
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What a great place! This is our third trip to Cedar Key, but the first time renting your lovely home. My eight year old son asked if we could live here. :) This is our longest stay, yet 5 days, and I love it. Truly time to relax. We are enjoying everything Cedar Key has to offer and loving coming "home" every night after dinner. Thank you for opening your home and we certainly will be back.
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Chrystie Cole , Piedmont, SC
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Nancy & William Jordan , Tuscaloosa AL
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DAVID AND MARALYN INGS , Andover England
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Bill Gartner , West Babylon, NY
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Nancy Ritchie , Chetek, Wisconsin
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Your condo was perfect - easy walk to great restaurants, and to explore Cedar Key. Short drive to the lower Suwanee nature reserve and Manatee Springs State Park. The view of the mangroves and birds is just incredible, and we really appreciated the binoculars and bird books. It was too cold to go on a boat tour - we're waving that for the next trip! We agree - try the crab cakes at the Island Room - they're fantastic!
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Bob & Allison Thomas , Sparks NV
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Your condo is one of the nicest places we've rented. Everything we needed plus a gorgeous view. We could not get over how quiet it was. I could have stayed on the porch forever. Your suggestion of Frog's Landing was wonderful. We highly recommend taking an Island Hopper Tour with Bryan. The kids loved it and Bryan was knowledgeable on everything from Cedar Key history to the fine art of clam farming. We can't wait to come back and bring Daddy.