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Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Place, Cedar Key Museum State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden!

BEACHES surround you. Your own little piece of Coastal Heaven. Tropical Cozy Cottage with a King size bed,, Smart TV, 1 Full Size bathroom with Shower, Kitchenette with sink, fridge, and microwave. All in a hidden tropical paradise, close to water front and back,Golf cart rental avail, marina, fishing, restaurants, shops. Wild life abounds, peace and beauty.!Imagine Old Florida hidden in the island palms with exotic birds that call it home. The clam capitol of the world. With abundant and delicious fish. Leave the traffic, the strip malls, and the rat race behind. Come to the hidden tropical paradise island called Cedar Key. Come back to nature where you belong. Warm in the golden sun surrounded by gentle waves of island beaches! Upto 2 small dogs stay free.
Note* Your cottage is private, but there is a partially shared boardwalk to get to your cottage. We are waiting for you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please bring crate if your dog has separation anx
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to the tropical setting no open fires of any kind are permitted on the property. The beach has outdoor grills and seating for you

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3644148vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cedar Key

Cedar Key is home to this cottage. Cedar Key Museum State Park and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • City Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 54 min drive - 70.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar @ Low Key Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Liam & Madi’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonish studio - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Island! Cedar Key Coastal Heaven Cottage Kayak to island beach! Hidden! located?

Situated in Cedar Key, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cedar Key Museum State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Key Pier and Seahorse Key are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar Key is one of our favorite weekend getaways. We WILL be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lori W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
There was a dead roach on the floor when we walked in, as well as melted candy on the coffee table, the seating cushions smelled of urine, the air conditioner had mildew on it, and the furniture was different than in the pictures.Communication was great until we notified the host we were leaving. Have not heard anything back, of course. Extremely disappointed in this experience. We were so looking forward to experiencing Cedar Key. We left without staying the night. Everything in Cedar Key was booked. So we went to Gainesville, FL. Spent the night in a clean hotel room and went home the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Lori and companion stayed 7 1/2 hrs, just a quickie if you catch my drift. Used the bed, bathroom, burned some paper, not sure what for? Needed to light something. It happens, then drummed up something to try to get it for free. Some dont care they are ruining your excellent reputation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

cynthia k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Love Cedar Key.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lalita K.

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

Excellent discovery of our favorite vacation destination.

Our little dog enjoyed many walks from this beautiful property. We used the kayaks and had an excellent sea vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Lolita and Claude were the perfect guests! Please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie Z.

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

Cottage

Cute cottage beautiful town good fishing great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Amie is a wonderful guest and a caring person. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quaint Great place for a romantic getaway The folks in ceder key are friendly and genuine Fishing is good,we hired a guide and caught lots of fish Food at steamers wad great The tiki hut was a lot of fun Good drinks,great people Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Cedar Key

Short stay but very enjoyable! Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Thanks Anna, that means a lot coming from you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SONIA S.

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

Spring break

Communication with Joi was excellent. The guest cottage was close to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed the beautiful area. We're staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Cute little cottage

It was a nice and quiet stay! The place is super cute and quiet. The yard is nicely lit up at night if have a pet to walk around outside. The host was very sweet too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2025
Oh thank you Katie! We want you back! Stay a little longer and experience so of the activities when its a little warmer! Remember what I told you....you have a place waiting for you when you can come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susi C.

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

Nice

It was a cute little place. Perfect for what the two of us needed. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
Susi is just the best. I recommend her to other hosts. She is welcome back
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony C.

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

Cedar key bungalow

Was great few little obstacle but was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
Tony was a wonderful guest. I hope he will come again. Thanks Tony
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Beautiful Cottage

The cottage was beautiful, set in a quiet part of Cedar Key, totally enjoyed our time. Very clean, with all the extras to make it a perfect romantic getaway. Bed was super comfortable. Will be returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2024
Matthew was the perfect guest! He left the cottage so nice! And he has a wonderful attitude toward life. We were blessed to host him. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Perfect Old Florida

Cedar Key Is one of the few places where you can experience a sense of the richer past in Florida. We love it, and now we have the perfect place, with the perfect host, to stay there when we visit--Joi's lovely, cozy cottage, perfect for two people and their dogs. One of the best places we've stayed anywhere in America. And Joi, new to this business, will soon be a superhost.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thank you Robert for being such a great guest! We know you two will be back and we look forward to getting to know you even better! And to any other hosts, his pets are so well behaved and sweet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L B.

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

Cedar Key Get-A-Way

I have to say that we were looking for a place to just relax & this sure was the place! Thanks to the young woman that took so much time trying to teach a couple of ole farts the new technology when it comes to the TV! She was so patient with us, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Harold and wife are just the nicest guests. I hope they come back again. The housekeeper said they left the guest cottage looking very nice! Thank you both!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We had the most relaxing stay. The cottage is on a beautifully landscaped, quiet and secluded property with lots of trees and plants. Who knew there was a hill in Cedar Key? My wife always has trouble sleeping when we travel, but not here. We woke up to a peaceful morning of chirping birds. Everything we wanted to do was minutes away. The manager was very helpful and the property was well cared for and clean. We will be going back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2024
Paul was the perfect guest. So nice and respectful. I hope you will be back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

CedarKeyIslandCoastalHeavenCottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Joi emailed check in procedure before our arrival, greeted us, and then afforded us complete privacy. The cottage is great for two people. The kitchen is perfectly adequate to prepare a simple breakfast or lunch to enjoy on the deck. Outside, we sat among the lush Florida trees, watching and listening to birds. We walked in the neighborhood, which is quiet and safe. Joi emailed numerous recommendations for sights and restaurants. Overall, a wonderful, low-key get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2024
Cindy, you and your husband are the perfect guests! Your kindness flows everytime I talk to you. We loved having you stay. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Paperwork Preparation Trip

WE came to Cedar Key to complete paperwork. WE wanted a quiet, comfortable place to complete our task. This is exactly what we found at Coastal Heaven Cottage. Our host were the best. I told them what we needed to accomplish and they made sure we had what we needed and they provided it without interruption. I can't wait to go back and enjoy the property. especially the porch and porch rules. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

James K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not what we expected.

Kitchen area had a shop sink propped up by a clothspin. Large open hole below sink, not very clean. Shower had recent, unfinished drywall patch. We did not stay. Made other arrangements.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Guest booked then did not stay. They had made other arrangements. They said they had family staying on the island. The cottage is absolutely brand new inside and out. Absolutely beautiful.. We have a A+ rating for cleanliness. Respectfully, I dont know how you can leave a review for somewhere you did not stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Tricia L.

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

Quaint Weekend Getaway

We made the short journey from Ocala around our busy work schedules for a romantic getaway on our anniversary. We were thrilled that we could bring our two small dogs with us, and there was even room to park our boat on site. Joi was just thoroughly pleasant to deal with from A to Z - very helpful in every way while affording us as much privacy possible. Kindness like hers is often hard to come by these days! We had a very relaxing stay in a lovely, clean space - super comfy bed, Smart TV and a great A/C unit that kept up with the Florida summer heat perfectly. We enjoyed walking the dogs around that side of the island - we had never really checked it out before despite having been to Cedar Key many times over the years. We will definitely be return customers - Thank You So Much to the Hills for hosting us! Jackie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Jackie and her husband are the nicest guests you could ask for! I feel blessed to have them stay and hope they come back soon! Some people you just CLICK with and Jackie is that kind of person. Sweet and positive, she just makes you want to do everything you can to make their stay wonderful. Thank you so much Jackie!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Quiet and cozy

This precious cottage was exactly what we were looking for! I don’t need lavish, I need cozy and comfortable! This was not only that! It was in inviting and refreshing! My son and I enjoy nature and this place did not disappoint! It was close enough to convenience. Yet tucked away enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. We had ospreys flying overhead singing and showing their beautiful markings. Several Rosetta spoonbills around and lots of Spanish moss covered trees! We had lots of activities planned during our stay and coming back to this cute haven was so relaxing! The porch was the perfect spot to have coffee at sunrise and a cocktail at sunset. The little shark beach was so cute and the resident pod of dolphins made for the best entertainment! Rented a kayak to see them up close! Had I known how perfect this key would be, we would have spent all of our time there, no need for any other activities lol. The cottage was clean and very cool! Joi was so sweet and easily accessible)yet we didn’t need anything), and checked on us to make sure everything was to our liking! We will definitely be back time and time again! Thank you Joi and Cedar key for making our memories so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Ahley was the perfect guesr! She and her company are welcome back as often as she can come. Very kind. Thank you Ashley!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Peaceful and Secluded

This property is in a quiet neighbor that was great for morning walks. The 'guest cottage' is nestled in the live oaks and natural vegetation of the property. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking our morning coffee. The cottage also has an interesting history with the previous owners using the cottage as an art studio and archeology lab. There are still pits on the property from archeology excavations. The interior is cozy and sufficient. The bed was comfortable. The island has a ton of history to explore. Be sure to stop in at both of the museums on the island. There are three short hiking trails. The trail behind the cemetery (Cemetery Trail) is a great place for a picnic lunch. The island is also great for cycling. We road our bikes everywhere. This was a very relaxing vacation spot...not over crowded and commercialized. As a matter of fact, there is not a franchised business on the island. This is truly unspoiled Florida.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
Lisa you and your husband were the perfect guests. I hope you will come back soon. Thanks so much for being so kind
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A let down

We saved up for this trip and this was meant to be the splurge at 200 a night. Overall it was not worth the money. I’ve never used Vrbo but I don’t think I will again. The place was clean and neat, the garden was beautiful, the bed was comfortable, and it had a fridge and a nice small kitchenette. The park nearby was beautiful, and walking around the neighborhood it was safe, but many houses are for sale. The biggest issue we encountered was the door malfunctioned (the entire lock came out with the key) while our things were inside so we needed to contact the host. After calling, they did answer and advised us that will happen sometimes and to use a credit card to get in. After a while of trying my fiancé was able to get in. The problem was fixed when we used the deadbolt for future trips out. Communication about the problem prior would have been appreciated. While it is a beautiful place, using a conventional lodging or similar travel app for the same price would have been a better option. I’m chalking this up as a loss, and am only writing a review because I would highly discourage anyone from staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

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

Spectacular setting that few will ever experience in their livetimes.

It's like sitting in the wilderness but right there in your face. All the wildlife around you that doesn't care you are there. Had a very close visit by an osprey, bald eagle and lots of turkey vultures. Daisy duck will certainly keep you entertained. The place is tiny and hard to maneuver for an ADA with a rolling walker, but my wife got used to it. The write up said, kitchen, then later said kitchenette. There was no stove! Only a small microwave, medium sized refrigerator (old school, type that wasn't frost free, but worked great), coffee maker and a cool utility sink to wash dishes in. One of the main reasons to visit Cedar Key was to cook up a bunch of their clams. That was disappointing. Because the cottage is an extension of the main house it only has 120 voltages in it. The water heater is a three-gallon 120 voltage unit. I helped my wife take a shower, then took one right after her and mine wound up near the end being cold. So, we adjusted the next shower to give the unit a few hours recovery time. The Neiborhood is great walking. In fact, it's not that far to even walk back into Cedar Key's main dock areas and back again, if you're in shape. about 2 to 3 miles total. I don't know if it was us not being used to the high moisture environment or actually getting something when back in Gainesville at the concerts. We both had bad sinus coughs that kept us up all night. The high-hat screens definitely need a cleaning. Turn the spotlight off for stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nancy M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you want to stay in a shed with a non working toilet, this is for you!

As soon as we pulled up I knew that the property was misrepresented. You dont really have any parking, and definitely not for a truck. The description says "private", but you walk across a blue colored homes deck to go on a small deck to the shed-house. You are litterly right beside the other home. Your windows are looking at the deck and French doors. When we went into the shed-home, it was hot and way smaller than pictures look. The split unit wouldnt cool down and the toilet didnt work. When I lifted the tiolet lid, there were bugs in the toilet. I only peed and after flushing, the water almost overflowed. We waited 10 minutes for the water to go back down.My husband used the toilet, it flushed this time but stared to gurgle and bubble. At this point I was in tears with the whole situation. The shower was so small, only a child could use it. The kitchen sink was a laundry sink.There was a 1/2 inch gap around the front door allowing bugs, critters, and heat to get in. The front deck which was tiny, not like the pictures, was covered in leaves and debris. What looked like a sink hole was to the right of the shed-home with two chairs sitting at the bottom?! This place was unfit to stay in. The host didnt respond for hours, never apologized for anything. We left immediately, it was terrible. We are frequent renters on VRBO for years with a 5 star rating, never complain. But this, was just wrong and completely false advertisement and most important UNFIT to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Dear Nancy, There was a heavy rain the night before and unfortunately leaves were on the deck. Someone got over there as soon as it dried to blow them. That was a fire pit you saw, but it is for the landscapers. You were completely private and nobody around for 1/2 a mile. We are always available by phone or text if you encounter any problems. The a/c works perfectly but it does take a few minutes to cool down in these tropical 100 degree temps. Caretaker found everything a-OK. I know the tropics arent for everybody. But others absolutely love it. The nature and beauty of a tropical island. Thank you for your points. Kindest Regards

About the host

Hosted by Joi Hill

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Here is why you will LOVE staying in Coastal Heaven Cottage, Cedar Key Island......Abundant wildlife, ocean water, uninhabited islands, friendly people, small town feel, real food (especially seafood) and warm weather, ITS ON THE WAY TO NOWHERE. PEOPLE COME HERE TO GET AWAY. LOVE THE CEDAR KEY ISLAND LIFE

Why they chose this property

Everyone you meet is glad your here. There is a sense that we ALL SHARE THE SECRET of Cedar Key Island Life..how blessed we are!

What makes this property unique

Cedar Key Island is fairly small, there is no competition. If your fortunate enough to have a place to stay on the island, then your truly rich

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