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On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen

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A room with a view of a beach and ocean through a sliding glass door.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and a view of a lake.
A white door with a keyhole and a lock, and a window with horizontal blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Place, Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is on the beach. Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • City Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liam & Madi’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$15,094, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On Open Gulf, luxury home on safe private road, large dock/deck, gourmet kitchen located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cedar Key holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar Key Historical Society Museum, Cedar Key Museum State Park and Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. City Beach and Cedar Key Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They have everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an awesome stay. Great views, close to town, and private.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, highly recommend staying at the Fishtail Lodge. If you need a golf cart rental get that from Bobby Sea, local neighbor, he will hook you up. Great neighborhood, and friendly neighbors. Can't wait to stay here again, so peaceful with breath taking views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and very clean home which is well maintained and stocked. I have stayed at hundreds of houses over the years and by far this is the most relaxing. Great location and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property! Had a blast! Quiet & nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Thanks for staying with us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have visited Cedar Key for the pass 25 years. There are many great places to stay in Cedar Key, but this was by far the best rental . The accommodation, the cleanliness and the host quick response, one could not ask for more of a rental place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill was super engaged and helpful.We had an AC issue not cooling. Bill was all over it and had a service representative there soonest.Place is well appointed, great decor, beautiful view of the Gulf and in general a very nice place to stay with just about everything thought about.Highly recommended from a Gulf coast VRBO enthusiast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in great condition and very clean. Host was welcoming.
Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, the best view, and so much space inside and outside. We enjoyed playing corn hole out back and sitting on the porch. If you like to cook, the kitchen is nice and big. This is our second time staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Wonderful hosts. Every detail was taken care of. They even had jackets in the closet for us to use in case the weather got cold! Host was very polite and helpful with great attention to detail. I would recommend this host and this property to anyone wanting to have a good time without any hassles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Great rental property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best View of the Gulf

Excellent place, Excellent Location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
ok that one says it all. Definitely this place is my dream retirement home so come stay with us while you can! As my future retirement beach house, you know I will keep it well appointed and maintained.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cedar key home

This is the perfect place for a family get away on a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Fish Tale Lodge is the perfect home for family with its 4 bedrooms- can sleep 9 with the two comfy cots. And if you are a boater/fisherman the dock can accommodate most boats- just watch the tides - at low tide the boat is likely sitting on that wonderful Cedar Key mud.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The listing was totally accurate, beautiful home with great view!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place with an awesome view!

We had a great stay here. Everything was great. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
This particular view I think is the best on the entire island. We get amazing sunsets as well as the occasional dolphins hurding mullet right in front of the house. That display was featured on a BBC program years ago and filmed in Cedar Key before they even knew dolphins did that. Cedar Key is legendary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a great time and this place was exactly as advertised. Very clean, easy check in, lots of supplies already stocked which was very nice. Had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and awesome view!

We had an awesome time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

The weather was not the best or the tides but we really enjoyed the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place at cedar key

Have stayed at a lot of Vrbo’s and this house is the nicest. Clean, awesome kitchen great location. Owner was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
The prior owner was a gourmet cook and the custom kitchen reflects that. Its also an open floor plan so the whole family can contribute to the meal preparation while enjoying the view.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and well equipped house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation

This property and the neighborhood were perfect for our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Cedar Key!

Had a nice relaxing visit to the Key. I found the house to be well stocked and clean. The neighborhood was also quiet and pet friendly. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you, we are proud to be pet friendly so you don't have to leave your best friend at home. Also they have a playmate with Rocky the Golden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

This property is amazing! Great time!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great view of the ocean

We had a great time. Very clean. Would definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hope you come again to the beautiful Cedar Keys. Its a place that is hard to find in this crazy world and equally hard to forget once you've found it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean! Good location, close to downtown. Fully stocked with supplies and cooking items. We rented golf carts and had a 5 min drive to downtown to eat/shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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