1919 Cracker Cottage - Restored, Private, & Romantic Cedar Key, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 66027

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Location: Cedar Key, Florida North Central, Florida, USA (1 hour from Gainesville or fly in to Airstrip)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

Built in 1919, the Wabi Sabi Cottage was completely and lovingly restored in 2004. We changed the exterior as little as possible but once you step inside no detail has been overlooked. We added central air conditioning, used reproduction lighting, outfitted the kitchen and bath with modern conveniences - while keeping the cottage charm.

Vintage photos and a mix of antiques with new furnishings complete the décor. There is off-street parking with room for a boat trailer. It is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. We hope you will love the quiet, privacy, and charm as much as we, our friends, and our family do.

Historic Cedar Key is a nature lover's and artist's dream. Cedar Key is one of the few remaining fishing villages (mullet, redfish, grouper and trout) left in Florida and oysters, crabs, and farm-raised clams still being harvested the old-fashioned way. Nearby are outer islands with historic ruins to explore, as well as Manatee Springs, Homasassa Springs, and the Lower Suwanee Wildlife Refuge. We have numerous wonderful restaurants, fun shops, and art galleries.

We have three festivals a year - in April (the Art's Festival), over the Fourth of July (Clamerica - the Clam Festival), and the Seafood Festival in October. You can also rent kayaks, bikes, boats, fishing guides, or golf carts to get around but do not forget to bring a camera, that book you have been meaning to read, and your fishing pole. You are in for a wonderful and relaxing time.

Only one hour from Gainesville, two hours from Tampa, and three from Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tallahassee airports. Please see the Chamber of Commerce Website Link for additional information.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Answering Machine, Toaster, Coffee Maker & Coffee Grinder, Hair Dryer, Terry Robe, Lotions, Linens, Towels and Beach Towels provided, Queen bed w/ feather duvet, Washer and Dryer, Fish Cleaning Area, Smoking allowed in garden, Off-street & boat trailer parking
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Outside only.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Bird Watching

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$135/ night, $810/week plus 9% tax - Inquire about mid-week specials
Two-Night Minimum; Three Nights for Holidays & Festivals.
NO cleaning fee, $15/day pet fee
Payment: Credit Card,Check or cash - $250 Security deposit
Check-In 4 PM; Check Out 10 AM.
50% due 60 days prior to rental; Balance due 30 days prior.
Please contact for cancellation & storm/hurricane policy.
For Rentals within 30 days of arrival, all monies due at reservation.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 12/05/08
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  Carol Wadley , Birmingham, AL
  • Wabi Sabi was fun and perfect for a place to stay for my family reunion. Ada has outfitted this place perfectly; if you needed it, it was there. Great for me and for my dog. Convenient, cute, comfortable. Hope to make it back soon.
• 09/25/05
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  Becky Grafer , Naples, FL
  • Ada, our weekend at the Wabi Sabi Cottage was all we hoped for and more. The house was spotless and we enjoyed your incredible attention to detail-- from the historic photos of Cedar Key, to the well-outfitted kitchen and special spa soaps and lotions in the bath. It was also the PERFECT location for exploring Cedar Key-- we took a very short walk to dinner downtown both nights! Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality.
• 09/08/05
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  Bruce Ritchie , Tallahassee, Fla.
  • We had a wonderful stay at the cottage on July 3. It's so wonderful and authentic. We hope to visit again to see our friends Cindy and Aaron.
• 09/06/05
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  Charlie and Amy , Seminole, FL
  • I just wanted to let you know we had a great time and were very impressed with what you have done with the cottage. We could not have asked for anything more. The place has a great feel about it and were very impressed with the cleanliness of the place. Thanks again, we will return.....
• 08/06/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Ada - We will return! This cottage is so cute. Love all the lttle touches you have added.....no attention to detail was overlooked. Thank you!
• 08/02/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Ada & Greg, Thank you very much. What a neat experience, both the house and the town! We are so grateful for people like you - who restore instead of demolish.
• 07/31/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Ada & Greg, This house has been a wonderful sanctuary. Through both of your talents you have created a very special place. Thank you!
• 07/23/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Wow! That's all I keep saying over and over! This cottage is beautiful and it's just what my husband and I were looking for when we needed a place to stay here in Cedar Key. I love all of the antiques and photos throughout the place. Absolutely gorgeous and so tidy. We'll visit again shortly. :-)
• 07/13/05
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  Dan Lang ,
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Wabi Sabi Cottage. Well apointed and updated, very comfortable and its great location on Cedar Key enabled us to take advantage of all that this little island get away has to offer.
• 04/01/05
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Ada & Greg, Great time - good to see you again. Love what you did to the cottage. All you said ++++.

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