Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West
Cottage #6 - Only 20 miles from Key West, but a world away from the hustle and bustle. Come experience a truly relaxing Keys experience. Our fully equipped cottages mean all you need is your swimsuit and sunscreen! Anglers will find easy access to crystal clear waters using our small boat launch and convenient dock and sea wall. Runners and cyclists will find easy access to the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail - 75 miles of paved trail tracing the original route of the Flagler Railroad. When you're ready for tourist activities make the short drive to Key West and visit the Aquarium or hop on the Conch Tour Train. Big Pine offers nature enthusiasts the Blue Hole with Key Deer lots of wildlife.
Property manager
Susan Rich
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Occupancy limits strictly enforced. This unit accommodates a maximum of 4 guests.
ONLY registered guests permitted to use Cudjoe Cottage amenities to include pool, boat launch, kayaks, seawall and dock.
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
About the area
Summerland Key
Summerland Key is home to this cottage. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Wilhelmina Harvey Park. Big Munson Island and Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
Cudjoe Key, FL
What's nearby
Upper Sugarloaf Key - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Florida Keys Beaches - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Sugarloaf Beach - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
Boca Chica Nude Beach - 35 min drive - 27.9 km
Duval Street - 39 min drive - 41.4 km
Getting around
Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Mangrove Mama's - 2 min drive
Boondocks Grille & Draft House - 9 min drive
The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Five Brothers Grocery Two - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming cottages, dockage, pool, just minutes to Key West located?
Situated in Summerland Key, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Upper Sugarloaf Key, Upper Sugarloaf Sound and Venture Key. Venture Out Keys and Out Key are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a no frills get away. It is clean albeit a bit run down. Bring your own everything and you will need coins for the laundry machines. Nice place to crash after active days.
30 minutes from Key West. No problems finding the place. No traffic.
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Ruth M.
6 Jun, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Memorial Day getaway
The accommodations were good. We are fisherman. I would describe this as a nice fish camp type accommodations. Our problem was accessibility for the boat. Water is really shallow. We needed to time our trips around the tide. On one trip out water was more shallow than indicated on GPS and we bent both our props. We like the accommodations and the location but just doesn't work for our boat.
We launched our kayaks right from the property and found great fishing and paddling moments from the dock. The bay and dockage are very shallow--I wouldn't bring my power boat to this property. Easy drive into Key West and to all the lower keys. Nice little grocery store within minutes had everything we needed. The property is older and could use some maintenance, but if you don't mind a little fraying at the edges, this is a comfortable, beautiful and quiet corner of the keys. We loved it.
We have stayed at this property multiple times. It is a super convenient location. We bring our boat and it's only a short ride out to either the Gulf or Ocean.
We enjoyed staying in Cudjoe Key, but we will not be staying in this same property again. I will list the pros and cons to make it easier. Pros: pool was nice. Outside yard was nice and shady with plenty of parking. Boat ramp on site. Nice neighborhood and close to restaurants. The owner is very nice and responsive. Cons: The bedroom door did not close. It hit the wall instead of the doorframe. There was zero water pressure in the kitchen sink so we had to wash dishes in the shower. There is no A/C vent in the bathroom, so if you shut the door it turns into a sauna because the sun hits that window. The internet connection was all over the place. The whole unit needs serious updates. To put your boat in at the boat ramp, you have to back all the way down the road beside the other houses. I do not normally leave lengthy reviews, but I felt it was warranted with this place.
Great small place for fisherman to crash… prob wouldn’t count on docking anything but flats boat..great location
Nathaniel G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Pat H.
15 Feb, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Expectations
Property was misrepresented in pictures online. Unit was in poor condition and needed updating and minor repairs. Furniture in living room is old and very uncomfortable. Lack of maintenance was evident. Kitchen was poorly equipped.
This particular unit needs some updates as other reviews have mentioned, but it was clean and quiet. There were enough dishes and utensils to cook meals. The AC and internet worked well. We enjoyed using the pool each day and watched the sunset by the water. The kayaks looked clean and new. Other guests had dogs that were no issue, all were quiet and kept on a leash. We spent most of our time in Bahia Honda State Park and Key West, this property was easy to get to both areas.
Our large family group is renting six units here for a long vacation. We rented Unit 6 for my daughter and son-in-law. They enjoyed staying on the same property as the rest of us. The cottage is older but roomy. They enjoyed the pool and going out in the boats. They also appreciated the short drive (25 minutes) to Key West for a day trip.
We got an upgrade, and it was fabulous. More room than we went for but, oh, the view! The place was clean and well appointed with everything we needed to have a great time. The only caveat is, go slow approaching the residence because the driveway has potholes. A natural gravel drive will do that. I especially enjoyed the kayaks and the ocean was easily accessible.very calm and protected water.
Dennis W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
4/10 Poor
Cathy S.
4 Jun, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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2 Q-tips in the toilet, so not sure how it got past house cleaning. Other guest had dog off leash, charged us (Not the management’s fault, I suppose). My fault for not looking at the website more thoroughly.
Dated, dirty, run down, hard to find driveway at night. Pictures deceiving as picnic table is done and not safe to sit on. I will be removing my VRBO account
Disappointed
Fred V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
James L.
14 Feb, 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Maintenance issues
On arrival at 4:20 PM, I had to contact host, unit was not cleaned yet. The cleaner arrive within 20 minutes and required us to leave unit for an additional 30 minutes. The garbage can in the laundry room was overflowing on arrival and was never emptied our week long stay. The cable wires were a spaghetti mess tripping hazard on the ground outside the unit. The outdoor chairs in need of repair. The location, grounds and other guest were great.
It appeared a maintenance person was missing to handle easy issues.
This place is in a good location but there are some repairs that need to be addressed. Rotten cabinet in the bathroom, leaking water under kitchen sink, TP holder came loose from the wall, kitchen counter laminant peeling off, master bedroom bed need repair (it was tilted to one side, all doors are dirty., found roaches in the kitchen, I had to wiped and sanitized all the highly touch areas myself. The shower floor is slippery, might be a good idea to have nonslip mat or strips on floor before someone get hurt when floor is wet. Other towel rack appeared to be missing. We noted holes in the wall where it used to be. Just general cleanliness and repairs would really make this place a super cute place to relax and spend the week.