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Property grounds
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Beautifully decorated dining space with unbeatable water views!
Newly renovated and fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Place, Cedar Key Museum State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!

Incredible Gulf access with wide open west-facing views for some of the best sunsets you'll ever see! This special home with private end of street location is a great place to spend the winter or come for a couple days to enjoy the best of island living. Beautiful picture windows offer a panoramic view of the water. Wide open floor plan with updated and fully stocked kitchen, comfy living room and spacious dining room. Fast internet and a Roku TV provides hours of entertainment from your streaming account. Mini splits offer perfect temperature control for hot summer nights or cooler winter evenings. Pristine bedrooms are highlighted by quality linens and comfortable mattresses for a restful sleep every night! Don't miss the kayaks/paddles/life jackets offered free of charge for your entertainment as well as fire pit, outdoor seating and dining and propane grill. So much to see and do (or the perfect spot to do a little bit of nothing). The guest cottage located on property are where the third bedroom and second bath are located. It is a separate entry from the exterior and not attached to the main house. Perfect spot for teens or for privacy of couples traveling together. Also in the smaller cottage is the new washer and dryer, to be used for both spaces. A second coffee maker is also there for ease of use in the morning. Boat trailer parking and a covered spot for your vehicle. Dogs welcome: $50 flat fee per pet, 2 pet maximum. Come relax at Sunset Helen's, enjoy the breeze off the water and see what it means to live island style! Please note that tides fluctuate widely in our area and you will not be able to launch kayaks at low tide.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This is a pet friendly unit! Pet fee is $50 per pe
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A completed and signed rental agreement is required.
A security deposit hold of $300 is required 1 day prior to arrival and will be released 2 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Key Museum State Park and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 51 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Fanning Springs State Park - 55 min drive - 74.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar @ Low Key Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Liam & Madi’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fishbonz on Third - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Beautiful Vacation Home

We loved this beautiful home. Gorgeous windows, bringing the most amazing sunsets daily. The Christmas tree was a nice touch. I suggest this gorgeous escape to anyone visiting Cedar Key.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Quaint and beautiful

Short mini vacation before school to Cedar Key and the place didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Hi Kirsten! Thank you so much for the kind review! Sunset Helens is a lovely unit with incredible views. What a relaxing way to spend the last couple days of summer break! We appreciate you choosing Pelican Vacation Home and can't wait to see you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan t.

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

Clean, great view

We had a great stay, the apartment was very clean, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and cottage are clean, spacious, comfortable and well stocked. The host was wonderful throughout our process (and we had some special needs). Rent a golf cart for running around. Get some groceries before you get there but paton the local establishments - everyone was so nice! The outside stairs were not user friendly for the small dog because they did not have risers on the back and are pretty high up but that did not not take away from the stay or experience for us. We simply carried the dog up and down to go out for restroom breaks and outside time. The yard and outdoor space is a decent size with fencing on 3 sides, including by the water. Our family (all adults) and our pets enjoyed our 5 night vacation immensely. We would definitely stay here again if we head back to Cedar Key!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

relax

2nd time staying , perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Beautiful Inside and Out!

Immaculate, comfortable, awesome view, well stocked and great amenities. Loved having a fenced yard for the pups and room for outdoor games. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Surprise Birthday weekend.

Put my sisters and husbands in this location for the weekend. Managers were super helpful and accommodating. Location was spot on and got a great sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a wonderful place to stay while in Cedar Key! Nice furnishings! It is comfortable, clean, and well stocked. The view is stunning any time of day. The property managers are very nice, communicative and so helpful. Cedar Key is a small town with a lot of character and warmth. The locals are friendly and are happy to see you. I admire the spirit and resolve of this community. They are rebuilding after the hurricanes. They love their town and it shows. It's a special place and definitely worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2025
Hi Cathy! Thank you for choosing Pelican Vacation Home. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sunset Helen's. We hope that you will come stay with us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Amazing!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Helen's. The property was just as listed. It was very clean! We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the amazing Sunset views. Communication was excellent throughout our stay. We will definitely consider this property again if we are back in Cedar Key.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Quiet vacation

I would book again. There are 2 homes on this property very close together. We were lucky, other house not rented for most of our stay. I would probably book both homes next time and bring family. We kayaked everyday and enjoyed sitting outside. If you like fishing bring your poles and fish off the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Britni G.

Great Father’s Day Weekend

We had a great Father’s Day weekend! We fished off the dock and caught catfish and trout. The house is comfy and updated. The area is nice and quiet. Each room has its own tv with a Roku and remote to work the lights and fans and most importantly they all worked! (That never happens in a rental!) Loved having the extra room and bathroom in the cottage. Everything was nice, clean, and accessible. Looking forward to the next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and nice clean property:) If planning on taking out the kayaks provided make sure to make note of the tide schedule. We didnt amd ended up coming back during low tide. It was a muddy mess and would not recommend that experience lol. The kayaks are super nice though. The ride around the islands was peaceful and beautiful. We saw the pink spoonbill birds and opsreys
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Sunset Helen’s Sunsets Delivered

Despite the area being hit hard from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, Cedar Key is rebuilding and there are lots of things to explore in the area. Sunset Helen’s setting provides low tide water bird watching opportunities through the large floor to ceiling windows. The restaurants we tried in town were excellent. This home was very clean and neat and very well stocked! We were quite impressed. The only challenge we had was not having the separate code for the laundry room in the cottage and had to wait for a response before being able to access the washer/dryer. Perhaps add that code to the book in the main house?
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

Literally perfect 👌

Outstanding in every way- exactly what we were hoping for our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

Literally perfect 👌

Outstanding in every way- exactly what we were hoping for our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Pelican Vacation Home

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A neighbor of ours moved to Cedar Key and we came to visit, looked at homes and bought this one right away! We loved the location and the amazing views you never get tired of! We work hard to provide you a quality, sparkling clean and well stocked home away from home. We can't wait to host you at Sunset Helen's while we wait to get back here ourselves!

Why they chose this property

Open water and sunset view. Amazing.

What makes this property unique

Gulf front, Fire Pit, 2 Kayaks Included, Sunsets

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