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Pelican's Roost, Waterfront comfort at Venture Out
Waterfront holiday home in Summerland Key with a hot tub
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 579.5 sq m
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Cudjoe Key, FL
- Place, Venture Out Keys
- Place, Upper Sugarloaf Key8 min drive
- Place, Florida Keys Beaches11 min drive
- Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Pelican's Roost, Waterfront comfort at Venture Out
About this space
Pelicans Roost is a waterfront home on the Atlantic side of Cudjoe Key with a 17’ dock. Only 20 miles from historic Key West. Explore the lower keys from this great central location. Big Pine is only 8 miles away, Bahia Honda state park only 16 miles. Also plenty of family friendly activities within the Venture Out Resort like a hot tub, pool, tennis courts, pickle ball, basket ball, a private beach with tikis for beautiful ocean viewing and a community store. A perfect home for your adventure
The space
Comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, the master bedroom has a comfortable king. The second bedroom has two twins that can convert to a king.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home along with all of the amenities inside of Venture Out. A key code will be sent along with instructions before arrival. Venture Out requires a resort fee to stay at the resort that is paid upon arrival.
Other things to note
There is a resort fee to enter the resort that is paid directly to Venture Out. This is separate of your booking charges. The money will be collected at the guard shack upon arrival. Just a few reasons we LOVE the Keys
John Pennecamp Park
Jacobs Aquatic Center
Harry Harris Park
African Queen Canal Cruise
Founders park
Robbies
History of Dive Museum
Theater of the Sea
The Lagoon & Bongos at Grassy Key
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
Air Museum
Crane Pointe
Sombrero Beach
Dolphins Research Center
Turtle Hospital
Marathon Community Park
Sunset Grille
7 mile Bridge walk
Pigeon Key
Bahia Honda
Veterans Park
The Horshoe swimming hole
Fish the bridges with LandBoat Charters
Visit the Key Deer on Big Pine Key
No Name Pub
Visit the Blue Hole and Marillo trail on Key Deer Blvd.
Big Pine Key community park (skate and bike)
Big Pine Flea market
Kiki's
Boondocks and Mini Golf and Saturday market
Visit Fat Albert at the end of Blimp Rd
Sugarloaf Wednesday Farmer’s Market
Skydive Key West
Eat lunch and Kayak the mangroves from Geiger Key Marina
Hurricane Hole (play area)
Sheriff's Dept Animal Farm
Smathers Beach
East Martello tour
West Martello/Key West Garden Club
Higgs Beach, Park, piers
Salute on the Beach
SNUBA of KW (5+)
Rent bikes and EXPLORE!
Rent kayaks and EXPLORE
Trolley tour
Train tour
Lighthouse
Hemmingway House
Curry Mansion (crows nest!)
KW Aquarium
Shipwreck museum
Mel Fisher Museum
Waterfront brewery (video games)
Sunset at Mallory Square
Butterfly museum
Visit the MANY art galleries
Truman Waterfront park &
Splash pad
Ft. Zach
Peak Charters
Sunset cruises
Sandbar trips…
Pelicans Roost is a waterfront home on the Atlantic side of Cudjoe Key with a 17’ dock. Only 20 miles from historic Key West. Explore the lower keys from this great central location. Big Pine is only 8 miles away, Bahia Honda state park only 16 miles. Also plenty of family friendly activities within the Venture Out Resort like a hot tub, pool, tennis courts, pickle ball, basket ball, a private beach with tikis for beautiful ocean viewing and a community store. A perfect home for your adventure
The space
Comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, the master bedroom has a comfortable king. The second bedroom has two twins that can convert to a king.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home along with all of the amenities inside of Venture Out. A key code will be sent along with instructions before arrival. Venture Out requires a resort fee to stay at the resort that is paid upon arrival.
Other things to note
There is a resort fee to enter the resort that is paid directly to Venture Out. This is separate of your booking charges. The money will be collected at the guard shack upon arrival. Just a few reasons we LOVE the Keys
John Pennecamp Park
Jacobs Aquatic Center
Harry Harris Park
African Queen Canal Cruise
Founders park
Robbies
History of Dive Museum
Theater of the Sea
The Lagoon & Bongos at Grassy Key
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
Air Museum
Crane Pointe
Sombrero Beach
Dolphins Research Center
Turtle Hospital
Marathon Community Park
Sunset Grille
7 mile Bridge walk
Pigeon Key
Bahia Honda
Veterans Park
The Horshoe swimming hole
Fish the bridges with LandBoat Charters
Visit the Key Deer on Big Pine Key
No Name Pub
Visit the Blue Hole and Marillo trail on Key Deer Blvd.
Big Pine Key community park (skate and bike)
Big Pine Flea market
Kiki's
Boondocks and Mini Golf and Saturday market
Visit Fat Albert at the end of Blimp Rd
Sugarloaf Wednesday Farmer’s Market
Skydive Key West
Eat lunch and Kayak the mangroves from Geiger Key Marina
Hurricane Hole (play area)
Sheriff's Dept Animal Farm
Smathers Beach
East Martello tour
West Martello/Key West Garden Club
Higgs Beach, Park, piers
Salute on the Beach
SNUBA of KW (5+)
Rent bikes and EXPLORE!
Rent kayaks and EXPLORE
Trolley tour
Train tour
Lighthouse
Hemmingway House
Curry Mansion (crows nest!)
KW Aquarium
Shipwreck museum
Mel Fisher Museum
Waterfront brewery (video games)
Sunset at Mallory Square
Butterfly museum
Visit the MANY art galleries
Truman Waterfront park &
Splash pad
Ft. Zach
Peak Charters
Sunset cruises
Sandbar trips…
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Safe Travels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Summerland Key
Located in Summerland Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cudjoe Key, FL
What's nearby
- Upper Sugarloaf Key - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Florida Keys Beaches - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
- Sugarloaf Beach - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
- National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
- Bahia Honda State Park - 38 min drive - 32.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kiki's Sandbar - 12 min drive
- Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - 10 min drive
- 5 Brothers Two - 9 min drive
- Morning Joint - 3 min drive
- Broil - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Hugh and Wendy Colson
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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