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The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!!

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Cedar Key, FL
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
    9 min walk
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
    9 min walk
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms
    10 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!!

Relax and enjoy this great 2 bedroom, 1 bath waterfront cottage with a beautiful new dock in historic Cedar Key, Florida. Enjoy sitting on the dock drinking coffee and watching all the birds and fish jumping. Bring your rod and reels and fish or crab off the dock. Watch the red and black drum tailing:) The house has a large shaded yard and porch that looks out over the Eastern Bayou as well.
The Bonaire Cottage has the original hardwood floors and native unpainted knotty pine walls that add warmth to this unique original Florida home. The Master bedroom has a Queen bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin beds. Some of the original owner's dishes, decoration, and artwork are still displayed, adding much charm to this 'Florida Cracker House'


Watch the abundant wildlife and beautiful to spectacular sunrises from the back porch or dock. There are white egrets that perch in the yard and occasionally on the porch. Enjoy a cup of coffee or have your breakfast on the back porch which has a great swing and outdoor seating that overlooks the Gulf's eastern bayou. On low tide see the Pink Spoon Bill's snooping around for minnows that were left behind. Sometimes we have porpoises join us and put on a show rounding up mullet. That usually visit us in the late spring and summer. Not always, but sometimes several days in a row. Lots and lots of birds during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Grill your catch of the day and have a picnic or maybe just have an old fashion wiener roast in the large shaded backyard. Maybe have a game of Horseshoes! In the fall, enjoy an outdoor fire or oyster roast. Access to the deeper water channel #2 is approximately 250 feet away but it has gotten shallow over the last several years so we recommend launching your boat at the outside boat ramp. (Gulf of Mexico) That way you are not tied to the tides. No need to get in your car...boat rentals and fishing supplies are available across the street at the Cedar Key Marina. They are also available at D & W Bait shop...around 300 feet from the cottage.

The high school's tennis courts are open to the public. A basketball court is located at the beach downtown, just go join in a pickup game or you may just have the court to yourself!

If you are looking for a fancy, high-end house, this isn't the place for you. But if you are looking for a relaxing, fun, interesting, old fashion vacation with your family or friends then Cedar Key and the Bonaire Cottage would be a perfect fit!

The Bonaire Cottage will make your vacation stay in Cedar Key charming in every way.








Keywords: waterfront cottage, Cedar Key house rental, island house rental, waterfront house rental, sunrise
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rosemary Cooke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Home is NOT Baby/Toddler/Child Safety Proofed!!!!!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Bonaire House~fun Waterfront Cottage With Private Dock!!

The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven
This little cracker house is the almost perfect place to get away from the world for a bit. It is like going to Grandma’s house for a visit. Everything is clean, well-stocked, and full of little details. The only drawback is it is on a main road, only a minor negative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida Charm
The cottage was equipped with every thing you could possible need. Beds have very comfortable mattress. If you like rustic old Florida flair this place is it. The dock is an added plus . Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
It was very peaceful and relaxing! We enjoyed fishing off the private dock and sitting out on the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Location
Nice place to stay, if you want to experience retro Cedar Key.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
The house was quaint and very sufficient with everything you needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Old Florida
If you are looking for a comfortable old Florida cottage on the water, this is perfect! It’s hard to find this kind of nostalgia. We loved the pine paneling and big back porch. The furniture was very comfortable. We watched nesting osprey and saw spoonbills, pelicans, herons and ibis. It was so peaceful and de-stressing. We will be back! Cathy Smith
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Weekend Getaway!!
We had the best time staying at the Bonaire Cottage! Beautiful views and charming accommodations were even better than we expected. The host was so helpful and great with communication. Thank you Rosemary! We truly loved everything from the sunrise with coffee to the abundance of wildlife right out back - flamingos and dolphins CHECK! Had my first bowl of Tony's Clam Chowder in 10 years and it is still the best :) It was a wonderful trip and we so appreciated the well-stocked Cottage and proximity to downtown. Cedar Key was all we hoped for and more - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honey moon
Second time there loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean I., Tarpon Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was as distributed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
Bonaire Cottage was perfect for us. Low key, comfortable, close enough to the business district but away from the busy-ness. Lots of birds/fish to watch from the deck and dock. While the week started chilly (certainly not our host's fault!), things warmed up nicely by the end of the week. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved this property! We enjoyed how close it was to town and fishing. We walked everywhere and had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend get-a-way!
Needed a short weekend retreat and was happy to sit on back porch and just relax. The view was beautiful. The accommodations were great! All the furniture, beds, recliner, sofa's were all very comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you'll need and then some. The bathroom was also well stocked. You won't be disappointed with your stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feb.14, 2024
Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing. Cottage was perfect and very well stocked. Our hostess thought of everything, easy check-in and great communication. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
The house was in a perfect location. The views were amazing, and the property was immaculate. Cedar Key holds many of my best memories, and staying here added more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

phillip s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We, thoroughly, enjoyed our time at Bonnaire
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robin R.

35 th Anniversary
Nice property. Cute old Florida cracker house (as described). Had fun fishing off our own dock & watching the tide come in & go back out. We enjoyed the shopping & Restaurants down on The water. Great seafood & nice shops. Also enjoyed the wildlife parks & Robinsons Seafood & prices are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Key 4th of July
Was within walking distance of restaurants and the fireworks on the 4th. House is as described. Traffic was crazy busy because of the 4th, so glad we didnt have to drive to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Orlando US

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Key
Very nice. Quiet and tranquil
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Osprey nest
We had the greatest time at this cute charming old Florida cottage. The ospreys were the highlight of our stay. We watched the babies grow up. The house was very cozy. The beds were very comfortable & the back porch was the best! Highly recommend anybody who wants to stay here looking for a little old Florida charm. You can’t go wrong with this Florida cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida Gem! Loved the marsh view and osprey nest
Absolutely lovely property and the host was warm, communicative, and accommodating. I wanted to show my partner from the Northeast some of 'Old Florida' and was seeking that in our place to stay. With the gorgeous, shaded backyard and marsh view, this was exactly it. People not from the area may not realize that the osprey nests in the water aren't just provided, but the owner has to pay to have one built. There was an osprey nest right off the dock and we spent evenings watching the mama osprey take care of her babies and it was the perfect touch. You can really tell Rosemary has her guests' experiences in mind in how she has arranged this home. If you are looking for modern, sleek, bustling accommodations, then this house (and frankly, Cedar Key), isn't the right match for you. If you are looking to spend peaceful time in nature and take it slow, in a comfortable and cozy home with stunning wildlife, then this is for you. Thank you so much, Rosemary! I will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Friendliest Town!
We really enjoyed our stay at Bonaire Cottage. The property was clean and very well stocked. The beds were also very comfortable. The location was perfect for a quick ride or stroll into town, or for a drive to one of the many walking trails or kayak spots. You are right on the bayou. We saw many types of birds, and enjoyed watching the nesting osprey right in front of the house. Do bring bug spray! The people of Cedar Key are extremely friendly and welcoming. We loved the small quiet feel of the town and enjoyed some excellent seafood. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Orlando US

Liked: Cleanliness
A Charming Cottage
Really enjoyed the cottage, clean well stocked. You really feel like you’ve stepped back in time. A LOVELY TIME😊. The premiere host was AWSOME from the booking to the end of stay. Any questions she answered very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia T., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dock Experience Was More Than We Expected!
Great little vintage cottage with incredibly beautiful waterfront activity! If you want fancy and new, this is not it. If you want a comfortable place to call home while away, and amazing bird activity from the dock, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023