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Cottage in Dunnellon
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviewsCozy Cottage. Surrounded by nature, not neighbors.
The Yelo Haus was on beautiful land and it was peaceful seeing stars and enjoying the sounds of nature

Cottage in Dunnellon
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviewsThe Lakeside River House
It was such a peaceful stay. The sounds of nature was abundant. Its a very nice place to stay and eould definitely stay again.

Cottage in Crystal River
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsOzello Waterfront Cabaña - minutes from the Gulf!
We stayed during the cold off season and felt like we had the whole water way to ourselves. My kids had their boat and loved fishing and exploring the mangroves and backwater. It was definitely a vacation they won’t forget. This place is so relaxing I was sad to leave. Should have stayed another day but it was booked. We had crazy rain storm when we were checking out and our host told us no rush by check out time. Just a great laidback atmosphere, we will be back!!

Cottage in Homosassa
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews💯 Remodeled Cottage, Animal free property
Great little place for our little vacation

Cottage in Crystal River
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsMini Farm House near the rivers and beach
If you want some place to just go relax in nature this is the place for you. We brought my golden retriever and she had so much room to run. And the house made us immediately feel like home. she had everything we needed and then some. I highly recommend this place!

Cottage in Crystal River
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews1BR House
This is the third time we have stayed with Jim and Wendy and enjoy everything about this property. It is in a quite residential part of Crystal River but is close to everything we want to do. We usually eat in half of the nights and go out for fish the others. We spent 10 days with Jim and Wendy this year and are already planning to return next year.

Cottage in Hernando
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviewsThe Hernando Lake House
Very nice house on the lake. A peaceful place to unwind. Very well decorated and comfortable. The instructions were very clear. Too bad we didn't have time to stay longer.

Cottage in Ocala
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsPool Table Home 10 Min from WEC | Dogs Stay Free!
We had a wonderful time in Ocala at Libby and Carlos. The house was perfect, actually as expected from the pictures. Backyard was great for our dog cass. She had so much fun running and playing. We sat by the fire pit and grilled steaks and watched tv in front of the beautiful fireplace. The beds were so comfortable and the bathroom… it has a seemingly 1980s heat lamp in the ceiling in front of the shower. Needless to say I will be purchasing one of these in my next home. What a genius invention! Everything in Ocala is a short drive from this Airbnb and the hosts were very responsive and clear with all instructions. It was great staying at their wonderful home. We will see if this Airbnb is available next time we come back to Ocala!
Cedar Key house rentals

Home in Homosassa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviewsOld Homosassa Living! Seconds to all the action!
I believe this is our 7th year staying at the Coastal Cracker House. Great host and accommodations every year.

Home in Homosassa
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsOld Homosassa Water Front, Ice Machine & Kayaks
My family and I enjoyed our stay here. A couple things to note. If you’re staying for a longer period (or have more people), you will need to bring more toilet paper and paper towels with you. Besides that, this home had all the amenities we needed. Including kayaks, a canoe and a grill. You can fish off the dock and she had some good board games. Very spacious home for our family of 6.

Home in Crystal River
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsCrystal River Highrise
Mimi was incredible super responsive and flexible with our travel plans switching up allowing us to come a day early! The house was beautiful, clean and super comfortable all around. I would definitely recommend any family to stay.

Home in Inverness
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsInverness 2 bedroom/2 bathroom featuring a hot tub
We always enjoy our stay, Kimberly and Thami are great hosts. We visit family in Inverness and always stay there if it’s available. We especially enjoyed the hot tub. Thanks again for everything and we will definitely be back soon

Home in Homosassa
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsCheerful 2 bedroom. Plenty of parking and privacy.
Deborah was a great host. We had to come back to the area to take care of some business. The place was really pleasant and easy to stay at. We were right where we wanted to be and she was very accomodating to some of our special needs. It was so comfortable and enjoyable to be there, we definately are planning to go back to stay. The location was convenient to everything, yet "out in the country". Just a pleasant place to be!

Home in Inverness
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsLakefront 1BR Tiny House w porch
Very cute and comfortable house. We enjoyed the farmers market and long bike ride along the Withlacoochee Stste trail nearby. Great restaurants downtown.

Home in Reddick
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsBeautiful Historic House
The house was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. All the rooms are huge. I love the older homes and this one is over 100 years old but with appropriate upgrades without losing its charm.

Home in Ocala
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews2 Duplexes W/King bed’s/FirePit’s
Samantha's rental was ideal for our group of seven golfers from the Clearwater area! We had plenty of room to gather and relax each evening. Sleeping arrangements were great. The place was comfortable and clean. But most of all, Samantha went out of her way to accommodate date changes due to the recent hurricanes...something she was not required to do! She was extremely understanding and flexible toward our issues...A great host!
Cedar Key cabin rentals

Cabin in Homosassa
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsChaz River Charmer
Awesome place to take a weekend and relax. Pictures do not do it justice - looks even better in person. Loved spending the weekend kayaking. Would stay here again when we take a long weekend out of town.

Cabin in Homosassa
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews*Book Winter* Nature Cabin-HOT TUB Grill Fire Pit
I highly recommend Tyler’s place for a getaway. I went with my husband and friends and it was a dream! The place is great, absolutely beautiful backyard and Tyler was an amazing host. Always responded very quickly, super polite and helpful. We loved our stay!

Cabin in Floral City
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsPrivate Waterfront Cabin Retreat with Kayaking
Location was perfect! Peaceful And quiet like I needed. Wildlife was great to watch. Boat was fun! Within an hour to most places I visited. Very clean and the fireplace was put to great use as we had some cold nights. Highly recommend

Cabin in Dunnellon
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviewsRainbow River getaway - kayaks, tubes & golf cart
We enjoyed our stay, getting a chance to use the golf cart and kayaks. The private park is really nice and Rainbow River is quite beautiful. The hosts are very responsive, pretty much always answering questions within a few minutes, and willing to go the extra mile for you. While the house is an older mobile home, there have clearly been furniture and appliance updates that the hosts continue to make, so most should feel perfectly comfortable staying here. For future guests that want to use the kayaks, don't miss the seats you can install like we did at first.

Cabin in Homosassa
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsModern River Cabin #5
Thai was perfect stay for my friend and our two boys. It was large enough for us, comfortable and clean. They enjoyed fishing from dock but most importantly was the convenience to river and springs.. We could bring our kayaks or rent them. We could put in at cabin (which makes for a nice paddle) or the down rd at boat ramp with easy access to seven sisters springs and the “crack”. The fishing was excellent in river and scenery was beautiful. We will definitely be back.

Cabin in Inverness
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsTin Roof Cabin at The Cove
We wanted to explore the Inverness area and found this great Airbnb. The location was just out of town and off a main road but very quiet. Yes the restaurant was busy with people coming and going but by 10pm it was quiet. Loved the decor and the great touches. You can tell the owners love to bring spaces to life. Being right at the docks was great to catch a pontoon ride on the lake. Wish we could have stayed longer but we will be back!

Cabin in Crystal River
5 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviewsThe Rustic Bear Cabin, Springs, 1.16 acre, firepit
we will visit again. our family felt right at home, was a perfect place. Just up the road from my folks and was so peaceful and felt right at home.. we will visit again..

Cabin in Dunnellon
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsA-Frame with Rainbow River access via Com. Park
Nice and secluded, yet close to rainbow river. access to the private park was a nice perk. Only complaint was grill wasn't clean, and the upstairs bed wasn't comfortable...master bed was great though.
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Cedar Key
Total rentals
190 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$70 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
5.9K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
120 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
90 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
50 properties have a pool
Your guide to Cedar Key
All About Cedar Key
Cedar Key is a tiny island city off the west coast of Florida with a population that, at last count, stood under 800. The key spans just 2.1 square miles, with less than one of those miles made up of land. The result: an island community where everything is within walking distance.
Despite its size, Cedar Key is a massive player in Florida’s fishing industry, producing 95 percent of the state’s clams. That means that you can get them fresh from the Gulf here, served up in bowls of creamy clam chowder or fried and garnished with wedges of lemon. Down on Dock Street, you can eat them at restaurants on tall wooden stilts, hovering over the water like vigilant sandpipers.
If you prefer to catch your dinner, there’s a public pier at the south end of town where you can fish for black drum, redfish, and sheepshead in the winter — just watch out for pelicans looking for a free meal.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Cedar Key
Cedar Key is pleasant in winter, hot and humid in summer, and has oysters and clams on the menu year-round. Even in July, when temperatures are at their hottest, afternoon thunderstorms and breezes off the Gulf work together to keep things pleasant. June through November is hurricane season, which can sometimes (but not often) bring on tropical storms. In late October, there’s a seafood festival that celebrates the village’s fishing heritage with live music, arts and crafts, and plenty of seafood. Mid to late March is the best time to spot dolphins and horseshoe crabs off the shore near Cedar Key condo rentals. The Cedar Key Arts Festival takes place around this time as well, filling 2nd Street with fine art from the key and beyond.
Top things to do in Cedar Key
Cedar Key Museum State Park
Cedar Key Museum State Park offers a peek into the vast history the area has seen and survived — civil conflict, railroad expansion, and even nearly getting taken out by a hurricane in the late 1800s. You can check out all of the relics and home goods preserved during your visit and learn how this small island city became the lovely beach getaway it is today.
Atsena Otie Key
When Cedar Key was first established, it was built on Atsena Otie Key, a barrier island three miles away from the town’s current location. While little remains of the settlement today, it’s a great, secluded place to hike or scan for birds among the ruins.
Kayak Fishing
A kayak, a pole, and a bit of shrimp bait are all you need to jump in on Cedar Key’s fishing scene. With patience and luck, you can reel in everything from redfish to speckled trout. Both kayaks and gear rentals are available at the Cedar Key Fishing Pier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of vacation rentals are available in Cedar Key?
Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Cedar Key. From over 10 cottage rentals to over 60 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.
Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Cedar Key?
Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 80 vacation rentals in Cedar Key featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.
Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Cedar Key?
Four-legged friends are welcome in Cedar Key. Choose from more than 90 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.
How much does it cost to stay in cottage rentals in Cedar Key?
Experience the best of Cedar Key with our cottage rentals, starting at about $100 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.
Are there Cedar Key apartment rentals on Airbnb with pools?
Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 10 apartment rentals with pools in Cedar Key, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!
Do condo rentals in Cedar Key have self check-in?
Absolutely! We offer over 10 condo rentals with self check-in in Cedar Key. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.
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