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

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"The Bonaire House" in beautiful Cedar Key
New dock with seating and fish cleaning station.
Back porch with swing, over looks large back yard and dock
Shaded back porch
Living room area with original knotty pine floors and walls

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cedar Key Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • City Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Rosemary Cooke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Home is NOT Baby/Toddler/Child Safety Proofed!!!!!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • City Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bonaire Cottage~ Private Dock!!! ~ Rustic Fun Waterfront Cottage!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cedar Key Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Great Location and View

The house is in a great location to access Cedar Key. The back windows and deck offer great views of a mangrove backwater. The house met all of our needs. We recommend it highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meri

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honey moon

Second time there loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean I., Tarpon Springs, FL

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

Great stay

Everything was as distributed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

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

Fantastic

We, thoroughly, enjoyed our time at Bonnaire
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robin R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cedar Key

Very nice. Quiet and tranquil
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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.

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

Great getaway

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary Cooke

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I was born and raised in Cedar Key, I met Dave there in 1977. We got married in the Cedar Key Episcopal Church in 1989. We resided in Austin Texas, and owned and ran a automotive repair shop and a body shop for 25 years. We have two children that are young adults that love to come to Cedar Key and bring their friends. Their friends usually plan to only stay one week but end up staying 3 or 4 weeks because they are having such a great time! I sold the automotive shop in 2016, retired and now travel to Cedar Key, and numerous other wonderful locations to fish, eat good food and spend time with my friends and family.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy a house in Cedar Key because we love the gulf coast, with all of its wildlife, great fishing, good seafood, and all the wonderful places to go that are nearby. The people there are so friendly. We have a lot of friends and family there. It is so different from our hectic lives in Austin. Once we get to Cedar Key, we turn off the computers, phones, and any other high-tech gadget we have, and start relaxing and trying to really reconnect with one another. The wonderful thing about being in Cedar Key is the time we really spend together there, the kids walk down to the City Park at the beach at night and play basketball, then come home and play board games for hours...you can hear their laughter next door. We sit out on the back porch and just swing and talk... sometimes we build a fire in the fire pit and have a wiener roast. Over the years as I have traveled I have met so many people that have been to Cedar Key and fell in love with the area and way of life. Everyone that vacationed in Cedar Key as children told me that their fondest memories of growing up or vacationing were from when they traveled to Cedar Key. We LOVE it too!!! And can't wait to retire in Cedar Key.

What makes this property unique

It is a short walk to downtown Cedar Key's restaurants, shopping, and fishing pier. We are direct across from the Cedar Key Marina where you can get all of your boating and fishing supplies. Enjoy the boat dock behind the house, it has a deck area that is great for watching the eastern sunrises. Bikes, kayaks, golf cart rentals, boat tours are all within walking distance. The fishing is terrific and so is the bird watching!! You can fish right behind our house and catch fish (dock closed for repairs). It is so beautiful out around the other islands. We go almost every year and tour the Old Lighthouse on Seahorse Key. The Pelicans are nesting then and when you go up in the lighthouse you can see hundreds of momma pelicans feeding their babies. We see manatees every year out around North Key, they are fascinating whether it is your first time or 10th time to see them. When we are coming in from fishing there are always dozens of porpoises that are feeding we stop and are amazed how close they will come up to the boat. You can almost touch them! You won't find a better place than Cedar Key for spectacular sunsets or sunrises!! Be sure to bring your camera! Also, bring your water shoes...during the full moon when there is the Spring tide, the tide goes REALLY low, which makes it perfect for walking out on the Sand Spit and collecting sand dollars. (Try not to step on them!) There are so many day trips to take near Cedar Key: Manatee and Fanning Springs, Suwanee River, Ichetucknee Springs, you will be amazed how truly beautiful...so much nature....so inexpensive!

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