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Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Popular LocationCity Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Chamber of Commerce3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Pier5 min walk
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)82 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Pretty island and pretty house
Craig A.
Feb 21, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

Historic gem has been carefully remodeled while maintaining its charm. The structure was built in 1880 for two sisters. The upstairs was always a residence and the downstairs was the home of Bodiford Pharmacy. Today, you can stay here and walk to everything downtown. No car needed, Restaurants, shopping, art, co-ops, museum, City park, beach, welcome center and more are all located within a couple blocks. Now named The Carmen House.

Great rental in downtown Cedar Key that has such charm and character. The space has modern amenities with antique flow from the historic stairs, to the windows, to the tabby walls from the 1800's. This amazing space is suited for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway for two!

The access to the building is on B street with entry by the picket fence into the arbor, up the steps to the "Green" door. There will be another bright green door that will take you up stairs to the space. The entire floor and above floor is available for guests with a great veranda for relaxing off the kitchen. Please note: stairs are required to access second floor bedrooms.

We will always be available for any questions or any assistance during your stay.

The Carmen House, Circa 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Cedar Key. All stores, restaurants are located within a short walking distance, as well as the beach, marina, Library and the Cedar Key Garden. Rent a golf cart from nearby or a bike.

As mentioned, renting a golf cart or bike is an option on the island. We can provide additional information after booking.

Property manager

Mendy Allen

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non Smoking Only — This is a non-smoking building

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1625 sq ft (151 sq m)

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Corner View at Cedar Cove

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Quiet in hall-Downstairs business massage & salon.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Incredible Downtown Loft with Above it All Bar Apartment
Incredible Downtown Loft with Above it All Bar Cedar Key

About the neighborhood

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this apartment is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve, while Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • City Beach - 2 min walk
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk
  • Cedar Key Pier - 5 min walk
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 3 min drive
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duncan's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities! located?

Located in the heart of Cedar Key, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of City Beach, Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum. Cedar Key Pier and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Pretty island and pretty house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
Lovely property. Really only a one night stay, but property required two night. Property next door downright scary. Should be demolished unless historical. Front door had problems with self locking mechanism which bothers massage therapist below. Overall, ok but nothing to get too excited about.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great downtown apartment .
Nice, roomy downtown location. Althing walking distance of all of downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good vibes, low key
This was a perfect vacation. The apartment was amazing. Loved the veranda to catch a cool gulf breeze, people watch and relax after a fun day exploring cedar key. Perfect location to walk to everything or jump in a golf cart and zip around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Rockford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Stayed here the weekend before the seafood festival with the family and enjoyed every minute of it. The home was very well decorated and is located central to everything. The photos don't do it justice. There is a large porch on the second floor overlooking portions of the key. Location was perfect as walked everywhere we needed to go. Saw some comments about how steep the staircase is, but it's what you would expect in an older historic home. Highly recommend, and would stay there again no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nelson
First time in Cedar Key and really enjoyed my stay. The rental had all that was needed for the five day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a quiet community
The Carmen House was located a short walk from almost everywhere in town. The place had all the amenities we needed (kitchen is LOADED with whatever you need to cook), and it made our stay super comfortable. Yes - the stairs to the 2nd floor are STEEP, but they were totally fine to navigate. The murphy bed is in the living room, so someone who can’t do the steeper stairs could easily stay on the main floor. There is a set of stairs to get to the 1st floor of the house, as well, but they were not steep at all. My family of 3 really enjoyed our stay. The living room was super cozy, and the deck was great to relax on (and people watch), as well. Both bedrooms were a decent size. The master bed was really soft which is my only complaint. The bathroom upstairs is smaller than the one downstairs, but both were nice. The shower upstairs is smaller, but the shower pressure upstairs was better than downstairs. It was probably way too much room for my family of 3, but it was nice to be away from home but still have the comforts of home. So much better than a hotel or condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic home in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R., Cleveland Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had several days here and it was very relaxing. The unit is centrally located in this quiet town. The furniture in the living room was comfortable. The place was well stocked. Easy directions to enter. We were there in February so the weather was nice. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We completely fell in love with this apartment. It is very spacious, well kept, updated, but has a an old charm to it. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023