We loved Cloud 9. We parked our cars, jumped out, and couldn't get a tour of the house and dock fast enough. Our group are all fans of coastal living and this is some of the best. The house lives bigger than it looks in pictures. The porch overlooking the marsh is the best place to enjoy your morning coffee and view the sunsets.

The property manager, Lori, is friendly and visited us while we were there. During our trip planning phase, she answered emails quickly making the process simple and understandable.

The house was clean when we arrived. Kitchen appliances are modern (the dishwasher is SO quiet compared to ours at home). There are plenty of dishes, pots/pans, and utensils. We had up to 4 people prepping/cooking at one time and had ample elbow room and counter space.

Regarding a prior review, we had no problem with the wifi.

The property itself is well-suited for outdoor parties. We had a party for about 25 people under the house (normally used for parking) and ended up using the fire pits later that evening. The dock is a great place to stargaze and there are crabpots to bait and set. We released everything we caught but it was a fun process to learn. Would be a good discovery activity for kids. The dock has had some updates since the pictures on this site were taken and there is now a handrail down to the bottom section. Kayaks or stand-up paddle boards can be launched even close to low tide. Boats should wait to high tide.

The stairs up to the house could be a challenge for elderly travelers or families with small children. None of our group had any problems with them though. My parents in their early 70s navigated them well enough during their couple of visits.

The only real problem was the "no-see-um" biting gnats. None bit my husband but they loved me. There is nothing the owners/property manager can do about these little guys so be prepared to wear bug repellent in the morning and evening hours.

For travelers unfamiliar with Cedar Key: this is a tiny, rural community. Big tourism isn't here yet thankfully. The local grocery is small and contains the basics except for a surprisingly varied craft beer selection. We got most of our produce at Sandy's (a local farm stand) and our seafood at Southern Cross Sea Farms. Our group enjoyed breakfast at Annie's Cafe and some of our friends visited and loved Kona Joe's Island Cafe. Customer service at each of these places was friendly and helpful.