House of the Rising Sun - VO479

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a small deck area with chairs and cushions, and a building with a sliding glass door.
A coastal property with a large house, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a boat docked by the water.
A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, a door, and a view of the sea through a balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with four chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cudjoe Key, FL
  • Place, Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Duval Street
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Mallory Square
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Summerland Key

Located in Summerland Key, this vacation home is by the ocean. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Cudjoe Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Keys Beaches - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Duval Street - 44 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Southernmost Point - 45 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Mallory Square - 45 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 49 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Key West Intl. Airport (EYW) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Square Grouper Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House of the Rising Sun - VO479 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House of the Rising Sun - VO479 on Sep 7, 2027 start from $404, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is House of the Rising Sun - VO479 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House of the Rising Sun - VO479 located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Venture Out Keys and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Florida Keys Beaches. Venture Key and Out Key are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a great community and location in the Keys. Wonderful trip, we will be back. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2026
Thank you Emily. We always want our guests to be comfortable and happy when visiting. We look forward to your return. WFR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful!

We rented a boat, fished and snorkeled. Really enjoyed the patio right on the sea wall. One of the best parts of property was the stunning view of the morning sunrise!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you return to the beautiful Florida Keys!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable location

Property was a great location right on the water,check in was easy. House needed some updates but overall was a good property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 29, 2022
Rachel, thank you for the great review. we are glad you enjoyed your stay at vo479 House of the rising sun and venture out. we look forward to seeing you again in the future. waterfront keys realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

Beautiful views. Close to great restaurants, boating, activities etc. We rode bikes, played tennis and swam. Great visit all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2024
Linda, Thanks so much for the great review. So happy to hear you had a great time. See you again soon. Waterfront Keys Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Everything was outdated and wasn't mentioned of what you had to bring as in laundry detergent, dish soap things like that.Also, the cooling of the house you had to keep it at a high temperature.Had some trouble with the sliding screens sticking while trying to open them.The only best thing for that rental was the location of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cudjoe 5th Year fishing trip

Great location, everyone is friendly and it so peaceful. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset. It’s always an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2022
Steve, thank you for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at vo479 and venture out. see you again soon. Waterfront Keys Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect view

Clean but needs updating. Outside was ideal with the deck,beautiful view, and covered parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2025
marnie, thanks for the great review. see you again soon. WFR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this property!

Don't think twice about this place. It's awesome. Everything you could ask for and then some. Views and location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2023
Anna, Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Waterfront keys realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NWF to Key West

Place was great and mostly what we expected. Utilizing the water behind the condo proved to be less than expected as it’s a no wake zone for boats to pass so we had to regroup for other water plans during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2023
courtney, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. waterfront keys realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family 2023

We return to Venture Out each year and look forward to the next visit each time. The Waterfront Keys group were the managers of this property and I cannot thank them enough for how we were treated. The golf cart rental inside the park is also awsome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
calvin, thank you for the great review. we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the kind words. we look forward to seeing you again soon. waterfront keys realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, clearer explanation of WiFi password, keys for paddleboards or kayaks would have been nice. Tiny Ants were all over kitchen even though we did not have any food. Beds were comfortable (bed skirt was dirty. We also could have used more towels there was only two sets per bathroom, without any detergent to use for required laundry wash.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2022
Faye, Thank you for the review. We will check on the Wi-Fi info which should be on the fridge and easily accessible. We will also put a note on all guest info that a wavier must be signed and the keys are at the office for the paddles boards, etc. There should have been laundry detergent left in the unit and we do apologize for that. We will also have the linens checked as there should be 4 sets in each bathroom. We do have monthly pest control for most units but due to the last couple of weather events we have seen an slight increase in activity. Mother Nature does have a mind of her own. We do hope to see you again the future. Waterfront keys realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another awesome stay in venture out

We had a fantastic time at our vacation rental. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and just love it. The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully suplied for anything we may have needed. We especially loved the view and the extras that come with the house. The 2 bikes (tires are a little flat though), 2 kayaks and 2 paddleboards are an awesome addition. We used them every day and it was just so easy to use them right behind the house. Just remember to sign the paperwork to use them at check in, we forgot to ask and had to go back. There is a great outdoor table under the house to sit at for meals but stay in the shade. We spent most of our time fishing and caught tons of fish. Love the neighborhood, everyone is so friendly and short drive to key west. My only disappointment (no fault of the owners) was that the pool normally is open till 11pm and security was closing it at dusk. They made an excuse about the lighting when we asked but the lights seemed to be working fine when we drove by at night. The hot tub area also seemed to be closed but we didn't try to use it anyway since it was so hot every day. A swim and dip the hot tub would have been great after getting home from dinner at night but due to the early closure we couldn't take advantage of that. Other than that, our stay was pretty awesome and we would certainly come back again. Big thanks to the owners who seemed to have thought of everything that we could have needed to make our trip enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2023
Jamie, Thanks for the kind review. Unfortunately the county health dept is making the pool close at dusk. The park is actively working on the paperwork to have the pool remain open till 11p and hope that is complete in a couple weeks. Hope to see you again soon... Waterfront Keys Realty
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not even close to what was described!

This was our first time staying on Cudjoe Key. Venture Out seemed like a great community with great amenities. I was a bit hesitant based on the required 125 registration fee that we were told had to be paid at the guard gate upon arrival, we decided to do it since the amenities promised looked great on the listing. The location of the unit is great with direct waterfront views. The unit is very worn and dirty. The furniture, in some cases, is worn, dirty, broken. The kitchen cabinets, closets are dirty and dusty. Mold in the main shower. The pots and pans are worn, stained and the cookies sheets were not clean. In general, the unit needs paint and updating. One of the two bikes had a flat tire so we were a bike short. We tried to inflate it but the tube had a hole.The outdoor area is uninviting and the cushions look worn and chairs are broken.We were informed that there was construction in the community and that they are updating fiber optics. The pool was closed everyday until 4:30pm with no notice to us prior to our stay. We had to go to the guard shack to find out why.I contacted the property management and they responded saying they were sorry for the inconvenience but that there was no recourse or compensation for not having access to the biggest amenity at Venture Out. Very impersonal and unacceptable guest service. We will not return to Venture Out and do not recommend this property. See pictures to back up my comments.
Kitchen cabinet
Yuck
Dust and dirt in drawers
Everything is just thrown in the cabinets
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
Bonnie, We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay. The $125 is clearly stated in the desc of the unit. The ongoing upgrades change areas of the park almost each day so knowing who will be effected is a big challenge. The saltwater swim area right next to the pool is always available. We hope you reconsider staying at Venture Out in the future. We would appreciate the chance to host you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location, However a Few Issues

Location was great, however this VRBO did not appear as listed. - Check in was fine, however after booking we learned there was an additional security deposit prior to even entering the gate. - This listing specified we would have a functioning washer and dryer. This was not the case, it was broken. We were told to get quarters from the security gate (would only sell us a roll of quarters) and use one of the laundromats on the property. That we had to pay for. The listing was not accurate. - Kayaks were locked up, didn’t know we had to get the key to unlock them from a property management group located in the resort, which was closed when we found out. I drove over the next day to get the key. They provided the wrong key, had to wait until they drove over with the correct key. Then when pulled the kayaks out, one had a 4 inch gash in the side and was full of water. The other was beat up, missing a drain plug, but useable. Either way, the listing was not accurate. - Bikes were rusted out, seats duct taped, handle bars loose. - There was considerable mold around the bathroom vent. And thick dust cover both bathroom light vents. - We paid a cleaning fee when booking. Upon arrival we were told we had to wash all linens and towels (now at the laundromat). Not to leave any dishes in the sink or dishwasher. Not to leave any trash inside. What exactly is the cleaning fee for; if we are stripping beds, washing all linens, washing putting away dishes, and taking out all trash?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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