Cedar Key Writers Retreat

Entire rental unit in Cedar Key, Florida

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Esta
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Calm and convenient location

Guests say this area is peaceful and it’s easy to get around.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Two night minimum.
Quiet second floor apartment in historic building on the island of Cedar Key. This apartment is smoke free and pet free. (Owner has extreme allergies.) It has a porch with a water view, one block from the Gulf, and is in the center of town. Not a stoplight in town. Cedar Key is a tiny fishing village full of artists, musicians, and people who like to fish. Lots of superb restaurants that feature world famous Cedar Key clams and fresh fish. Sunsets here are terrific!

The space
One parking space behind the building is allowed for guests. Street parking is also available. The available space for the guests include bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and porch. The porch is occasionally shared with the owner who lives in the studio in the upstairs front part of the building.
Two night minimum is required.

Guest access
The bedroom is private as is the bathroom. The full kitchen is exclusive to the guest (but has no oven). Coffee and tea is available, but you will be above the best coffee shop in town. The living room is for the use of the guest. Your privacy is respected. The living room has a desk under the window with the water view and this is where you’re to write your masterpiece (or in your journal).

The balcony is a shared quiet space for coffee, cocktails, or book reading. Shared only with me (but rarely) on really nice days, who also enjoys the water view.

Other things to note
It is second floor so be aware that there are stairs to climb. The beach and the main dock are strolling distance away. In fact walking around town and down to the Sand Spit to watch the sunset seems to be the activity people enjoy the most. There are two co-op art galleries as well as an upstairs art gallery which has new exhibits each month. Visitors find that Cedar Key is a very friendly town where everyone seems to naturally greet each other as they pass by.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 212 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cedar Key, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Cedar Key is a tiny island in the Gulf of Mexico with a permanent population of about 650 people, seemingly untouched by time. Birds outnumber the people! No stop lights, friendly people, good seafood, beautiful sunsets, - what’s not to like??

Meet your hosts

Born in the 40s
Speaks Czech, English, and French
I am a retired scientific illustrator (University of Florida, Smithsonian) who still loves to draw. In Cedar Key you can usually find me out in the golf cart sketching and painting. I love to travel but never go anywhere without a sketch pad. There are so many beautiful scenes left to illustrate everywhere in the world - but especially here in Cedar Key. - Birds, boats, clouds, Palm trees, waves - OH MY!!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants