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Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41625 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Water view
    Water viewWater view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Popular LocationCity Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Chamber of Commerce3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar Key Pier5 min walk
  • AirportOcala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)82 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Pretty island and pretty house
Craig A.
Feb 21, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

Historic gem has been carefully remodeled while maintaining its charm. The structure was built in 1880 for two sisters. The upstairs was always a residence and the downstairs was the home of Bodiford Pharmacy. Today, you can stay here and walk to everything downtown. No car needed, Restaurants, shopping, art, co-ops, museum, City park, beach, welcome center and more are all located within a couple blocks. Now named The Carmen House.

Great rental in downtown Cedar Key that has such charm and character. The space has modern amenities with antique flow from the historic stairs, to the windows, to the tabby walls from the 1800's. This amazing space is suited for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway for two!

The access to the building is on B street with entry by the picket fence into the arbor, up the steps to the "Green" door. There will be another bright green door that will take you up stairs to the space. The entire floor and above floor is available for guests with a great veranda for relaxing off the kitchen. Please note: stairs are required to access second floor bedrooms.

We will always be available for any questions or any assistance during your stay.

The Carmen House, Circa 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Cedar Key. All stores, restaurants are located within a short walking distance, as well as the beach, marina, Library and the Cedar Key Garden. Rent a golf cart from nearby or a bike.

As mentioned, renting a golf cart or bike is an option on the island. We can provide additional information after booking.

Property manager

Mendy Allen

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non Smoking Only — This is a non-smoking building

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,625 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Quiet in hall-Downstairs business massage & salon.

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Incredible Downtown Loft with Above it All Bar Apartment
Incredible Downtown Loft with Above it All Bar Cedar Key

About the neighborhood

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this apartment is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve, while Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • City Beach - 2 min walk
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 3 min walk
  • Cedar Key Pier - 5 min walk
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duncan's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities! located?

Located in the heart of Cedar Key, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of City Beach, Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum. Cedar Key Pier and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Pretty island and pretty house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
Lovely property. Really only a one night stay, but property required two night. Property next door downright scary. Should be demolished unless historical. Front door had problems with self locking mechanism which bothers massage therapist below. Overall, ok but nothing to get too excited about.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great downtown apartment .
Nice, roomy downtown location. Althing walking distance of all of downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good vibes, low key
This was a perfect vacation. The apartment was amazing. Loved the veranda to catch a cool gulf breeze, people watch and relax after a fun day exploring cedar key. Perfect location to walk to everything or jump in a golf cart and zip around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Rockford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Stayed here the weekend before the seafood festival with the family and enjoyed every minute of it. The home was very well decorated and is located central to everything. The photos don't do it justice. There is a large porch on the second floor overlooking portions of the key. Location was perfect as walked everywhere we needed to go. Saw some comments about how steep the staircase is, but it's what you would expect in an older historic home. Highly recommend, and would stay there again no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nelson
First time in Cedar Key and really enjoyed my stay. The rental had all that was needed for the five day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a quiet community
The Carmen House was located a short walk from almost everywhere in town. The place had all the amenities we needed (kitchen is LOADED with whatever you need to cook), and it made our stay super comfortable. Yes - the stairs to the 2nd floor are STEEP, but they were totally fine to navigate. The murphy bed is in the living room, so someone who can’t do the steeper stairs could easily stay on the main floor. There is a set of stairs to get to the 1st floor of the house, as well, but they were not steep at all. My family of 3 really enjoyed our stay. The living room was super cozy, and the deck was great to relax on (and people watch), as well. Both bedrooms were a decent size. The master bed was really soft which is my only complaint. The bathroom upstairs is smaller than the one downstairs, but both were nice. The shower upstairs is smaller, but the shower pressure upstairs was better than downstairs. It was probably way too much room for my family of 3, but it was nice to be away from home but still have the comforts of home. So much better than a hotel or condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic home in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R., Cleveland Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had several days here and it was very relaxing. The unit is centrally located in this quiet town. The furniture in the living room was comfortable. The place was well stocked. Easy directions to enter. We were there in February so the weather was nice. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We completely fell in love with this apartment. It is very spacious, well kept, updated, but has a an old charm to it. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Cedar Key
The Carmen House was just what we were looking for. Although unseasonably cold we drove up to Manatee Springs State Park and saw about 20 Ts off the boardwalk. We had seafood dinners, rode our bikes, hiked in the preserve. All very quiet, just what we wanted. For the unprepared the stairs to the bedrooms can be a challenge. We had one hiccup with the heat on the main level that caused us to leave one day early but Mendy was responsive and was kind enough to refund us for that last day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character and Location A+++
Everything you will need for your stay. Immaculate property with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the historic downtown of Cedar Key. Yes, there are stairs. No, they are not a problem. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Visit at Hi e
The property is a home, warm and inviting and fully equipped, just like being home. Open and inviting In a great location within walking distance to restaurant and the pier. The stairs were a bit of a challenge but add to the uniqueness of the property. Historic properties hold unique charms and this location is absolutely charming. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother’s Day annual getaway
My college roommates and I have a long standing tradition (35 years) of getting together and going someplace special for Mother’s Day. We enjoy our friendship, our destination, the activities, and usually have a great time. This is something we look forward to all year. Needless to say we have been many places but the Carmen House will go down in the major disappointment category. We are all in our 60’s and in fairly good shape but when my girlfriends took one look at the staircases, they wanted to leave immediately, of course they all looked at me because I booked it- I had no clue how treacherous “stairs “ could be. We didn’t leave because they knew we couldn’t get our money back. No one slept upstairs but me. The only salvation was that the living area and kitchen were spacious.. we managed to enjoy the trip in other ways even though all water activities were canceled due to the weather. ( no rain, just wind). So that’s my Mother’s Day 2022 story. Needless to say, we won’t be returning. I think Pelican Realty needs to be much more forthcoming about the stairs- I wish we would have known.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place will definitely return
Everything you need and everything you might think of is there
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Great location, clean and had all the amenities we needed, and then some!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and walking distance to dock st
Very clean and roomy place. Walking distance to Dock St and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2021
The house is beautiful. As stated in previous reviews, the stairs to the bedrooms are very steep and the skylight in the master bedroom is killer in the mornings but other than that, it was perfect! Would stay again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brook W., Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
What a wonderful location and property! Clean and spacious! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming place in the heart of town
This townhouse is adorable and has character to spare. The downstairs is spacious and comfortable. The bedrooms upstairs are charming but the steps to get there are steep so if mobility is a concern then it's not your place. Really cool little place though and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Loft
We didn’t know what to expect since we have never stayed in a loft above a business on the Main Street in town. What a fantastic find! This loft is absolutely adorable! You walk through two doors, up the stairs into a spacious, well updated decorated space with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We loved the outside porch that overlooked B Street. You do have to go up a steep set of stairs to get to the two upstairs bedrooms but the owner has thoughtfully included two Murphy beds that could be used if you have small children. There is also a baby gate to prevent them from getting up the stairs. There is a bathroom on the main floor and another one upstairs (both showers only). There is also a quaint balcony off of the left upstairs bedrooms, perfect for reading a book. The bedroom with the King sized bed has a skylight, so no sleeping late unless you wear a sleep mask. We didn’t mind it though, as we were ready to get up and enjoy the outdoors. We didn’t move our vehicle all week—you can easily walk everywhere! I would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the owner for sharing this lovely space! P.S. Go see Milt if you want to rent a golf cart (he’s in the pink house across from Cedar Cove).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., St. Marys, GA.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming rental in a great location!
Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and taking in the scenery. Great location and close to stores and restaurants. Stairs to bedrooms are a bit steep (for those of us that panic on a ladder); there are stairs leading up to the house as well. Friend has some knee issues, but overall we agreed we would still stay here again! What a perfect mini getaway not too far from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heart of Historic District
Walking distance to everything, especially kayak launching site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
Our first trip to Cedar Key. What a cool little town. Perfect spot to get away from the day to day hustle bustle of life. The apartment was incredibly nice and comfortable with a location you just can't beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021