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Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
    5 min walk
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
    8 min walk
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
    8 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch

Welcome to Pete's Retreat, a historic vacation rental in Cedar Key! This charming Cedar Key style retreat is a trip back in time with modern amenities for your comfort. You'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay, including Wi-Fi, Dish Network TV (TVs are located in the living room, and master bedroom), 2 full baths with showers (one fully remodeled in 2023), a full-sized washer/dryer, three comfortable bedrooms (King, Queen, 2 Twins), a complete modern kitchen, and brand new duct-free AC/Heat units throughout.

Pete's Retreat is a lovingly restored work in progress, and its quirks add to its charm. Unwind on the original screened front porch, and leave the real world behind for a few days to enjoy the island's pace of life. We promise you'll make memories here at Pete's Retreat.

Load up your kayaks and bicycles, and come to the quiet nature coast of Florida. You can rent kayaks in town and have them delivered to the house, or launch your own from the nearby beach area sheltered by mangroves. The possibilities for paddling and fishing are endless in the backwaters or open Gulf waters of Cedar Key. Guests at Pete's Retreat have access to a nearby dock for fishing, which is shared by approximately six other units. Pete’s is a 10 to 15 minute walk to the restaurants, shops, and cafes of the village.

Please keep the house and yard free of litter and refrain from smoking inside or on the porch (the yard is acceptable for smoking). Unfortunately, we cannot allow RVs to be parked in the spacious yard. We love dogs and welcome one furry friend under thirty-five pounds with a $100 charge. You'll find doggie blankets for furniture coverings if needed.

Come and experience the magic of Cedar Key at Pete's Retreat - we hope to see you soon.
-Please be respectful of the neighbors and the area you are staying
-Do not trespass on other people's property, this includes docks and driveways
-Please be careful where you park, don't block people in, use neighbors property, park on the sidewalk or impede traffic
-Parties and/or events are not allowed
-No smoking inside or within 10 feet of doors or windows $250 fine if the property smells of smoke
-Unauthorized pets will result in a $250 fine for each animal
-$150/person/day fee for over occupancy limit
-Please don’t eat or drink anything besides water in the bedroom
-Quiet hours 10 pm to 7 am per local Noise Ordinance
-Please respect the check-in and check-out times. $500 for each 4 hours, or portion unauthorized thereof, of early check-in and late checkout.
-Guests are responsible for any damage they cause. If something does happen contact us ASAP and we will see if there’s a way to quickly take care of the issue before it gets worse and costs more.
-Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
-Please do your dishes.
-No illegal substances allowed on premises.
- Primary renter must be at least 25 years old or active military.
- ESA and service animals require documentation and adherence to our policies.
- Do not set the AC below 72° or heat above 78°.
- If there are kayaks or bikes included in the rental, use these responsibly, following all Florida regulations. Not all units under management include kayaks or bikes, please reference the listing to see included amenities. You confirm you are trained in the use of kayaks and bicycles. You are responsible for any damages or injuries resulting from their use.

Property manager

McCormick Management Company
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
One small dog 25# or less with extra pet fee

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 deadlock

About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is near 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. 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 Keys National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk
  • Cedar Key Pier - 12 min walk
  • City Beach - 12 min walk
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 20 min walk
  • Cedar Key Museum State Park - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pete's Retreat 3 bedroom 2 bath rental with direct beach access and kayak launch located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Key Historical Society Museum and Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Key Pier and City Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cedar Key Favorite
We've been visiting Cedar Key once a year for 20 years now and I feel like we've stayed in half the houses on the island and most of the condos. But this little house is a favorite: comfortable, cute and quirky. It has that beautiful old-Florida look and feel, which we really appreciate, but enough modernization to still be comfortable for our family. Kids loved fishing off the dock, we all appreciated being able to launch our kayaks and getting to have the dogs there with us just made it all perfect. We will definitely be back
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dino m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ann H., 1824 Sonja ct, graham,no 27253

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress free partial family get away
Most peatplace ever
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wanda d j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
3 senior ladies traveled to catch up. Great porch to drink coffee and relax. Enjoyed the town and a boat ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Good day of fishing, shopping, eating out
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Vernon Clete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Old house that has been fixed up. It worked for the guys on a fishing trip.
For the price it was a good deal. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet place to relax in.
A very relaxing time! The cottage was clean, well equipped and very user friendly. We absolutely loved the porch and the gentle breeze we experienced throughout our stay. The town was not completely open as we were there during the week. We plan on returning someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cathie O., Winter Garden, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cute & Cozy
We came for the Pirate Festival weekend. The location is within walking distance to all of downtown, which is nice. The property is cute & cozy. It could use a little updating in the furniture, as some of the wicker chairs are held together with tape...... The check-in is inconvenient, as you need to stop at the realty office to both pick up, & return, the key. We had 5 people staying there & they only have 1 key. Perhaps installing a lock box, for the key, at the actual property would be a great solution? Overall, we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd W., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time in Cedar Key
Pete's Retreat was just perfect for a few days in Cedar Key. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our time there. We would definitely stay again next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ruthanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Really cute cottage!
Cottage was so cute! Front porch was the biggest plus but wicker porch chairs need replacing (you can’t really duct tape that type of chair!) The cottage advertised it sleeps 6… just be aware it would not sleep 6 adults, the bedroom with the full size bed would only fit one adult (or two small children). We had a great time and will definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Pete’s Retreat
This place fit our needs perfectly with all the basics available to us and a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay.
Perfect. Easy rental process
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin N., Ocala United States

Liked: Check-in, communication
Very cute home away from home
The process of renting the property was easy, check-in was also easy.Upon arriving we took a short tour of the home as well as the property. Everything was very nice and very accommodating the front porch was amazing even though it was very hot outside. When we went to the back of the property I was a little puzzled because in the pictures it shows a path through the Mangroves to a beach? I was under the impression that the home backed up to a beach where there was a private walkway but this was not so. You had to walk to the townhomes next-door go down a small flight of about seven steps and then you had to walk across a board that was placed over some water and go through the mangroves which were not trimmed back to a small beach.They have canoes that you can use but none of us felt like going down a flight of small steps and going to the teeny tiny beach through the overgrown mangroves to launch. It is a cute little beach if you wanted to get some sun. Or launch canoes. The Home seem to have everything you needed to have a comfortable stay. Plenty of towels, and all the amenities needing to Stay. We arrived Friday afternoon and the check-in was not very far from the home which was nice. I do like that each room for the most part has its own air conditioner that you can program to make yourself comfortable. They have boxed games that you can play. As well as puzzles which was a nice plus. I’m a very clean person so Saturday evening I decided to wash all of the linens that we had used up to that point… That’s just who I am. Upon putting the items in the dryer I noticed a load of laundry in the dryer so I simply folded them and put them away.No biggie it happens. I re-staged the towels throughout the house and remade all of the beds except for the one that we stayed in which I stripped and put the sheets on top of the bed so they would know in housekeeping that they needed to be washed. On a sidenote when you go down through the mangroves to the little beach you absolutely need to wear bug spray because there were no See ins biting at our ankles, this is Florida after all just want to give out-of-state visitors a heads up. A lot has changed in Cedar key over the last several years and we miss places like Holey Moley and Kona Joes! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! The Navarro Family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the history
House was exactly as represented. Reminds me of houses I used to visit as child in SW Lousiana.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th Anniversary
Spent the week paddling around the keys and walking around town. The house was perfect- nice big screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RELAXATION
The house was very cute and comfortable! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute spacious house.
Lovely porch. Large rooms. Great decor. Coffee pot warming tray rusty. Outlets in kitchen not working. Checked breakers. Still not working. Overhead kitchen light not working. Stove exhaust drips water when turned on. Saw roaches in kitchen. Second bath shower no hot water. Overall loved the house inspite of these issues. Location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super ægte og hyggeligt sommerhus stemning.
Cedar Key og Petes Retreat har været en super oplevelse på vores rundtur i Florida. Endelig en følelse af autencitet og historie. Huset er gammelt og stemningsfyldt, men fremstår lyst, nymalet og rent. Lej en golfvogn, sejl kano og fang fisk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri K., Midland city Al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
1st time to Cedar Key! Not the last though! We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the cottage
everything about pete's retreat were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JJ G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
The cottage was roomy and well appointed with everything you would need for an extended stay. We especially enjoyed the screened porch at night. Though close to downtown the place was very quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Cedar Key.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Tont P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Decent place
First time visiting Cedar Key. The house was okay. Definitely older, but had some unique charm. The layout was weird. The second bath was off from the kitchen with a toilet and sink on one side with a very small shower across the hall. There was not any AC in that bedroom. The living room smelled like a dog. I did see several roaches and several huge spiders in the house. The screened in porch was nice, but no air flow what so over. There was always a nice breeze on the dock. We rented a golf cart which made getting around much easier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post Labor Day Retreat
Great time. House sooted our needs and was very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

merry r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar key trip
We enjoyed our stay, but with the one bathroom being so big, I think washer and dryer could go in there and that bedroom/laundry room. Be a designated bedroom. Furniture could use some updating, but overall, very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On The Front Porch
Loved everything...but that front porch...it was the BEST...kept us from the little bugs...cocktail hour and cards at the table on the front porch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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