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Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort

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A spacious living area with a large window, ceiling fans, a dining table, and a sofa.
A house with a dock, surrounded by a forest and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a central island, overhead fans, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and yellow chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Place, Cedar Key Museum State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cedar Key Museum State Park and City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island. With kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 52 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Fanning Springs State Park - 58 min drive - 76.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liam & Madi’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tipsy Cow - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort on Nov 14, 2026 start from $230, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kayak Cove: Bayfront with dock - A paddle in / paddle out resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cedar Key Museum State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Key Pier and City Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time in Cedar Key. Very neat area! The house was great with spectacular views. Well, worth it to bring a boat and explore the surrounding areas, but make sure to be mindful of the tides, as it does get very shallow.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2026
Hi Chris! Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed Cedar Key and the spectacular views. We appreciate you sharing the helpful tip about the tides and hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arts festival ‘24

Highly enjoyed our stay will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2024
Thank you so much Jennifr for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed the Arts Festival. We look forward to hosting you in the future. McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view of the water

We enjoyed the kayaking and fishing and the view of the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2024
Thank you so much Erin for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and your time in Cedar Key. Hope you visit us again, McCormick Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Very quite area. Nice house and had pretty much everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2024
Hi Ann, Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time here and hope you visit us again. McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was the perfect location if you want quiet and right on the water! We paddled out everyday and fished, two minute drive into town. The home was very clean and welcoming! Perfect size for our family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are delighted your family loved the location and found the home clean and inviting. We love the photo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 day kayak stay

House worked for us - clean and good AC. The ramp in the back next to the dock was great for launching kayaks. We planned our trips around the tide schedule. A dock and water source was helpful for rinsing fishing gear and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2025
Thank you so much Derek for the five-star review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at Kayak Cove and Kayaking Cedar Key. We would love to host you again! McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. The entire island gives an old Florida vibe. The people are laid back and most were very pleasant. The house was in a beautiful, quiet location. It was basic compared to some places we have stayed but was clean, well stocked with basics and comfortable. It was exactly what we were looking for. We didn't need management for anything. Which is a good thing. But they were in unobtrusive-contact throughout our stay and appeared ready and willing to help if we did have any needs or problems. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2026
Hi Stephen! We're so glad the home was exactly what you were looking for and that you enjoyed the peaceful location and laid-back charm of Cedar Key. We appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar Key stay

It was a nice property . Convenient to town. Only complaint is we could not get local channels on tv . Otherwise was a great stay. Also charcoal grill you should provide charcoal etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2024
Thank you so much Roy for the five-star review and the feedback. You were a wonderful guest and we would love to welcome you back anytime. McCormick Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very Quiet

Just far enough away from downtown to enjoy the piece and quiet. Caught a lot of catfish from the canal behind the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2023
That location is one of the best!! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and the fishing was good. Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

The home is quite and spotless with everything you could want. We launched kayaks at the house and fished the flats. Fished off the dock at high tide. We launched kayaks from the beach and spent day on an island. Enjoyed the wildlife from the deck. Wonderful restaurants and cute shops to browse. Just a perfect vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2024
Hi Ann, Thank you so much for the five-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and vacation time in Cedar Key. We would love to welcome you back anytime! McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mystery Tide

This property and home was beautiful and private,lovely lot. The mysterious tide was out when we arrived in the evening and back in the morning. There were so many fish jumping you could literally catch them with a net. It was a blast touring the beautiful island by golf cart had a blast will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
Thank you so much for the five-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and your time on the Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
please improve the quality of the bed mattresses. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Thank you for your review. I am sorry the beds did not meet your expectations. I will reach out to the owners and let them know your feed back. We hope that you are able to come back and stay with us in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunrise/ sunset

…are visible from this great property on a canal. All amenities, very clean with cheery decor. Watched ospreys in a nest across the canal, rode bikes into town most every day, paddled all over the place, took our fresh caught Redfish fillets to Steamers and Island Hotel who both do a great prep. Fantastic bird life out on the various keys and nightlife on Dock St./ Tiki Bar if you fancy it. Cedar Key is an ( almost) hidden gem and you won’t be sorry renting this house, in our humble opinion.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2024
Thank you so very much Michelle for the five-star recommendation! We are so glad you enjoyed your time here and would love to welcome you back anytime! McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kayak getaway

The house was very clean and well furnished for an enjoyable stay. Kitchen has everything you need, and the bed was comfortable. The water is hot! We kayaked every day and launching from the property was easy and very convenient. Be aware of tide times as the inlet will empty out at low tide. If you plan to self cater, make sure you take provisions in with you. Cedar key is very much a small island and there is no large supermarket. The house is great and we plan to return later this year for more kayaking/birdspotting/general relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2024
Thank you so much Matthew for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your Kayak getaway and the home. We would love to welcome you back! McCormick Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Florida Living

Great place to get off the grid and enjoy family time! Rented Kayaks that were brought to the house, rented a golf cart and toured the Island, stopped any many places and fished with the kids. Really enjoyed the house located in a canal with a mysterious tide that sucks all of the water out daily! Still so amazed over this. Our place was easy in and perfectly located. Would be nice if the kayaks and paddle boards that are visible in the garage came with the house. But that honestly is our only major complaint. The view from the upper deck was amazing for sunsets. Don’t come here if you are looking for a tourist town. You will be disappointed. This is a place to go and relax and enjoy the beauty of this island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed the property and your family time. We agree, the sunset views are amazing. Hope you visit us again! McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent a week at Kayak Cove for a private work retreat.The location was splendid--right at the end of a little inlet that led out to the bay and eventually the gulf. I brought my own kayak and had a lovely time kayaking almost every day. The area is full of a diversity of water birds--ospreys with a nest across the water, ibises, herons... And the mullet are jumping.The neighborhood and location were QUIET. The house, raised up high for hurricane safety, has gorgeous veiws of sunrise and sunset--especially from the porch. It is surrounded by gorgeous trees, giving a sense of privacy--and it was fun watching songbirds in them from the many large windows that surround the main living/dining room. The house itself was clean, with a well-equipped kitchen, a washer and drier, sturdy livingroom furniture, and two bedrooms. There are plenty of chairs and table space, as well as outside chairs and rockers on the porch.It was very easy to communicate with the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2026
We’re so glad Kayak Cove gave you the peaceful setting you were looking for during your work retreat. It sounds like you really got to enjoy everything the area has to offer—from kayaking and watching the birds and jumping mullet to taking in those beautiful sunrise and sunset views from the porch. Thank you again for staying with us, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2025
Thank you so much Matthew for the five-star review!
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