Title: Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! ![Interior - Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! (Cedar Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067900/93067853/ae9150fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! (Cedar Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067900/93067853/cba73427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! (Cedar Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067900/93067853/9be1bce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! (Cedar Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067900/93067853/2133ed2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! (Cedar Key)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93067900/93067853/fb5ebf04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sunset Helen's, with its incredible Gulf access and wide open views, invites you to unwind in style. Enjoy the spacious living room, fully stocked kitchen and pristine bedrooms with comfortable mattresses. Take advantage of kayaks offered for entertainment or relax by the fire pit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! Incredible Gulf access with wide open west-facing views for some of the best sunsets you'll ever see! This special home with private end of street location is a great place to spend the winter or come for a couple days to enjoy the best of island living. Beautiful picture windows offer a panoramic view of the water. Wide open floor plan with updated and fully stocked kitchen, comfy living room and spacious dining room. Fast internet and a Roku TV provides hours of entertainment from your streaming account. Mini splits offer perfect temperature control for hot summer nights or cooler winter evenings. Pristine bedrooms are highlighted by quality linens and comfortable mattresses for a restful sleep every night! Don't miss the kayaks/paddles/life jackets offered free of charge for your entertainment as well as fire pit, outdoor seating and dining and propane grill. So much to see and do (or the perfect spot to do a little bit of nothing). The guest cottage located on property are where the third bedroom and second bath are located. It is a separate entry from the exterior and not attached to the main house. Perfect spot for teens or for privacy of couples traveling together. Also in the smaller cottage is the new washer and dryer, to be used for both spaces. A second coffee maker is also there for ease of use in the morning. Boat trailer parking and a covered spot for your vehicle. Dogs welcome: $50 flat fee per pet, 2 pet maximum. Come relax at Sunset Helen's, enjoy the breeze off the water and see what it means to live island style! Please note that tides fluctuate widely in our area and you will not be able to launch kayaks at low tide. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93536600/93536583/8b6a4e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Duplex w/ Dock & Views: Near Town! 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A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released 2 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This is a pet friendly unit! Pet fee is $50 per pe ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5f9f9x ## About the area Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Key Museum State Park and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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. [Visit our Cedar Key travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cedar-Key.dx183089) [View more Holiday homes in Cedar Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cedar-Key-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183089-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.14955%2C-83.05029&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZCghFdnfJu6lsSbYXkvBkcmQgyc=) Cedar Key, FL ### What's nearby - ![Cedar Key Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983988993/cbb88d5e-3798-4ca8-8005-e02317672784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) City Beach 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![The Cedar Key Water Tower and Fishing Pier on the Island City of Cedar Key, Levy County, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182994/94ca8ce3-cffd-4a7e-91cf-7c52107fa39b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cedar Key Pier 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![“If I had wings I would fly, I'd soar on high where only eagles dare I'd let them rip, I'd let them tear, until all that remained was me bare.” ― Michelle Horst, Wake Me Up An unbelievable moment...to be able to approach this grand bird...he let me get within 15 feet...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183089/686e31df-c91a-45e4-8297-20a829f171f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve 12 min drive \- 9.1 miles - ![This bright blue springs is a great place to kayak out to see manatee, alligators, vultures that migrate here in mass and plenty of other wildlife. Also fun for scuba and swimming!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653994/c6aa8974-7ff1-418d-8e24-cbed00912388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Springs State Park 50 min drive \- 42.4 miles - Cedar Key Museum State Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Restaurants - 2nd Street Cafe 6 min drive - The Tipsy Cow 7 min drive - Fishbonz on Third 5 min drive - Tiki Bar @ Low Key Hideaway 7 min drive - 1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included!? ### Where is Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Cottages with Sunsets, Kayaks Included! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan t. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, great view We had a great stay, the apartment was very clean, quiet, and relaxing. ##### Jan t. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony C. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surprise Birthday weekend. Put my sisters and husbands in this location for the weekend. Managers were super helpful and accommodating. Location was spot on and got a great sunset. ##### Tony C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli W. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Inside and Out! Immaculate, comfortable, awesome view, well stocked and great amenities. Loved having a fenced yard for the pups and room for outdoor games. Looking forward to staying there again. ##### Kelli W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James G. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Helen's. The property was just as listed. It was very clean! We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the amazing Sunset views. Communication was excellent throughout our stay. We will definitely consider this property again if we are back in Cedar Key. ##### James G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber H. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views and nice clean property:) If planning on taking out the kayaks provided make sure to make note of the tide schedule. We didnt amd ended up coming back during low tide. It was a muddy mess and would not recommend that experience lol. The kayaks are super nice though. The ride around the islands was peaceful and beautiful. We saw the pink spoonbill birds and opsreys ##### Amber H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy W. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet vacation I would book again. There are 2 homes on this property very close together. We were lucky, other house not rented for most of our stay. I would probably book both homes next time and bring family. We kayaked everyday and enjoyed sitting outside. If you like fishing bring your poles and fish off the dock. ##### Cindy W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa F. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunset Helen’s Sunsets Delivered Despite the area being hit hard from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, Cedar Key is rebuilding and there are lots of things to explore in the area. Sunset Helen’s setting provides low tide water bird watching opportunities through the large floor to ceiling windows. The restaurants we tried in town were excellent. This home was very clean and neat and very well stocked! We were quite impressed. The only challenge we had was not having the separate code for the laundry room in the cottage and had to wait for a response before being able to access the washer/dryer. Perhaps add that code to the book in the main house? ##### Melissa F. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten W. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and beautiful Short mini vacation before school to Cedar Key and the place didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to coming back again. ##### Kirsten W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relax 2nd time staying , perfect ##### Michael B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy L. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home is a wonderful place to stay while in Cedar Key! Nice furnishings! It is comfortable, clean, and well stocked. The view is stunning any time of day. The property managers are very nice, communicative and so helpful. Cedar Key is a small town with a lot of character and warmth. The locals are friendly and are happy to see you. I admire the spirit and resolve of this community. They are rebuilding after the hurricanes. They love their town and it shows. It's a special place and definitely worth visiting. ##### Cathy L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britni G. 17 Jun 2025 #### Great Father’s Day Weekend We had a great Father’s Day weekend! We fished off the dock and caught catfish and trout. The house is comfy and updated. The area is nice and quiet. Each room has its own tv with a Roku and remote to work the lights and fans and most importantly they all worked! (That never happens in a rental!) Loved having the extra room and bathroom in the cottage. Everything was nice, clean, and accessible. Looking forward to the next visit. ##### Britni G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi R. 7 Oct 2025 #### Literally perfect 👌 Outstanding in every way- exactly what we were hoping for our stay. ##### Jodi R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi R. 7 Oct 2025 #### Literally perfect 👌 Outstanding in every way- exactly what we were hoping for our stay. ##### Jodi R. ---