We called Harbour Master Suites two months before we wanted to visit and the majority of rooms were…read moresold out. We snagged a room at one of their "off site" properties, blue bungalow. It was a one bed, one bathroom that had a sitting area, kitchenette, and balcony. We first noticed how clean the room was. In general, that was true but I found random pieces of hair that weren't ours in the bathroom, on the couch, and who knows where else. My toddler daughter had a long strand of someone else's hair wrapped up in her hair so if may have come from the floor or the couch. That was a little bit of a turn off. The sleep accommodations were nice. The bed was comfortable and there was more than enough room for two adults and a toddler. We loved that the porch was screened in as we enjoyed being out there. There was ample parking in a carport just below the unit. The location is great. While the town is small, this place was steps away from two breakfast spots, the local pizza restaurant, and several shops. It's also a very short walk to Dock Street, where the Harbour Master Suites office and their Dilly Dally Gally is, along with other restaurants and bars. While the place could use a little more attention to detail with cleaning, overall, we enjoyed our stay and the check-in and checkout process was quick. I would be interested to return at some point to see what the room options are like at the main site.

This is a very cool place. The owners were super cool &…read more"the loft" we stayed in was beyond words amazing. This would have been a 5 star review but the mattress on our king bed really needs to be replaced as it has developed a bear hole on one side making it very uncomfortable. I would totally stay here again in a different room or if the mattress has been replaced. We loved the giant space & fabulous shower. Will return soon to update my review.

This place rocks! We stayed here during the Cedar Key Arts Festival in Condo #102. This condo was…read more"homey and whimsical, bright and beachy" just as advertised! There were five adults and one teenager and plenty of space to roam around without feeling cramped at all. This second floor end unit has a large wrap around deck with comfortable Adirondack chairs to enjoy the show, birds fighting for a spot at the dock, dolphins scooping up mullet close to shore and the beautiful sunset on the water. The balcony is HUGE and a favorite hangout. Overall, the location is perfect with a hot tub and pool on the first level for day or night time swimming. The best part is the building is right on the water with a well maintained dock to hang out at with your own private waterfront oasis. Would I go back? In a second... FYI: No Smoking, No Pets. Sleeps 4, queen bed in both master and guest suites + queen air mattress for extra guests. Maximum of 6 including children. You really can't beat this place!

Comfortable, affordable and a great location. We took an impromptu Saturday trip up to Cedar Key…read more Our plan was to just spend the afternoon and go home in the evening. When we got to town we knew we had to stay. We were extremely lucky to find that Seahorse had a vacancy. We literally got the last room. These condos are directly on the water. Two night minimum but I asked if we could pay extra for one night since it was approx 2pm in the afternoon. I can't believe they let us but we are so glad they did. I don't recommend waiting to the last minute as the town was bustling and everywhere we called was booked. Two bedroom, two bath with a full kitchen and amazing view. The pool was out of commission and unfortunately the hot tub was not so hot. With that being said I will absolutely look into booking this location again in the future.

Lisa and Brian at Pirates Cove were amazing! We were there on vacation and we wanted to stay…read morelocally. What an amazing experience! The rooms are so comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated! They were so hospitable and accommodating! If you want a place that is your home away from home and the people they treat you like family this is the place! Absolutely loved it if I could give more than five stars I would. Thank you so much Paul and Jennifer.

Pirates cove was an adorable property that offered several quaint cottages on site. We stayed in #5…read morewith a beautiful view of the water behind us. The cottage was very well kept and clean and had a full kitchen. Lisa and Brian were very friendly and accommodating and within reach if we needed anything at all. It was so cool to see the water move in and out with the tide. We didn't see dolphins during our short stay, but Brian said they often feed in the water right behind the cottages. This place is a quick 5 min drive into town or they have a free taxi service to the tiki bar down the road too. You can rent bikes or golf carts! support local and stay here! It's so cute and cozy.

Oh my gosh! A piece of paradise. Ian and Darin have perfected the feel for old Florida and the…read moremodern comforts. Exquisite taste, the tiny details make this a place you will remember fondly. All I can add is, you need to visit and see for yourself.

What a great place to stay when visiting Cedar Key! I wish I had thought to take pictures when we…read morearrived but we were so caught up chatting with the best owners and exploring the property. There's plenty of outdoor seating, spots to have a fire and even bicycles you can rent during your stay. We stayed in the Firefly cottage that has an unobstructed view of the water from its private back porch. Every morning we received freshly ground coffee and enjoyed it on the porch watching the jumping trout and pelicans. It was really relaxing and serene. The cottage itself had everything you'd need and was super clean. Cute little kitchen area, fully stocked with plates and utensils. Bathroom with plenty of towels, toiletries and places to hang your bags. There's also a living room area with tv and queen sized bed. The cottage is so cozy and decorated with the coolest art and books. The best part are the hosts/owners. Ian and Darrin were so warm and welcoming. You can tell they love what they do. They know all the best spots in town too! The cottages are also only a 15 minute walk to town. We walked everywhere when we were there which was good considering all the tasty diner food we had.

My boyfriend wanted to plan a quick getaway for us, and chose the Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast. We…read morelive in South Florida, so it wasn't a bad drive to feel like we stepped back in time 50 years. And better yet, they are dog friendly, so our baby could come with us. I had never been to Cedar Key, and was very excited. Pulling up to the B&B was a little magical. It was painted in pretty pastels, and we parked in front of their beautiful fenced in yard. It had majestic trees, and such an incredible, inviting vibe. Our room, Ms. Ida"s room, was beautifully decorated and inviting. It was large enough for our dog's large crate without making us feel cramped. The bathroom even had a beautiful claw footed tub. It was centrally located so we basically walked everywhere without issue. The Gulf of America was right there, and we really enjoyed watching the pods of dolphins frolick each night. The breakfast was delicious! We had a "Zippy", sausage and homemade biscuits. The Zippy was like a little southwestern quiche. Best of all were the people running this B&B. Heather and Cindi couldn't have made us feel more welcome, important, and frankly, loved! They were so kind and engaging, and totally doted on my dog. (Even made him his own scrambled eggs with cheese!) I had never been to Cedar Key, but I will definitely be back and will stay here again! Check it out!

Nestled right in the neighborhood on a corner on 3rd St, I parked my car when I arrived in town and…read moreit never moved until I was leaving town... I walked everywhere! Dock Street and all... but I really didn't even need to leave. It was very peaceful and relaxing and exactly what I was looking for. This BnB has it all. Charm, wonderful homemade breakfasts, friendly staff, great rooms... mine was on the 2nd floor and had its own private large balcony, accessible from the only other door up the stairs, next to the door to my room. The grounds were beautiful. I spent a good amount of time there. For just coffee, then breakfast, just before sunset in the afternoons... even just overlooking the grounds from the back porch. I walked around and looked at the different kinds of flowers... Alice pretty much does most of the landscaping. I spoke with Alice a good bit while enjoying breakfast in the garden one morning... very sweet and friendly, she truly loves the property and cares about her guests. It was my birthday weekend and my cousin and aunt contacted the BnB and spoke with Amanda. Amanda is who greeted me when I first arrived. She wished me a happy birthday and it took me some time before I figured out how she knew that. LOL When she showed me my room, I only asked about shampoo, she said because my hair was long, she guessed a 2 in 1 type of shampoo wouldn't suffice and I said, if it's something like Pantene, it would! After I returned from my afternoon out and about, there was a bottle of Pantene sitting on the decorate table outside my room. I'm not sure that it was readily available or if she actually went and bought it...but I was certainly appreciative and used it immediately. The next morning, after she read my notes on food issues (no chocolate, no almonds....) she had to ask me at breakfast what I couldn't eat again because my aunt and cousin requested gluten and dairy free, chocolate brownies to surprise me! I can and do eat gluten and dairy...but no chocolate. Amanda had in fact found gluten and dairy free brownies! They would have been wonderful...if I could eat them. Instead, she went out of her way once again and found me a vanilla cake on the fly... dressed it with hibiscus flowers and candles. She was very sweet and we talked for a while as well. Goes to show you how much they enjoy and appreciate what they do and the people they do it for. I enjoyed staying at this BnB, it encompasses old Florida and the local culture and I would definitely stay here again!

Clean, moderately priced, no frills just a place to hang your head after a long day of location…read morephotography. Staff helpful and pleasant. Central to restaurant row.

We stayed at Island Place Aug 10 & 11, 2012 and absolutely loved the place. We had unit 315, a two…read morebedroom, two bath and it was very nice. The entire area was nice. A great pool, hot tub, and picnic area. The staff was very accomodating and the place was CLEAN!! We'll be returning to Island Place on our next visit to Cedar Key!

Our cap'n Mark O. Was fantastic! He knew where the manatees…read morewere and put us right on them. He was knowledgeable and funny too. There wasn't a question that he could not answer. Every time I come to Crystal River I'm going to ask for Captain Mark O again!

**Disappointing stay -- left a day early**…read more We booked the Paddletail Inn based on positive reviews and want to share our experience so others can make an informed decision. Our trip was scheduled for four nights; we left after three. **What went well:** - The front desk staff, restaurant hostess, and maintenance person were all helpful - Great waterfront location **What didn't go well:** Our first room was extremely bare -- two beds on metal frames with no bedspread, one nightstand, one dresser. Despite calling ahead to request a quiet room away from light, we were placed next to the pool, facing the stairwell. We upgraded to a suite, but found ongoing cleanliness issues: floors that weren't properly mopped despite two separate requests, no toiletries provided, a few dead roaches near the sliding door, and a mold smell from the kitchen cabinets. We had to go to housekeeping ourselves (2nd day) to get clean linens and toiletries that should have been there from the start. The room also showed clear wear -- peeling paint, broken tiles, doors that didn't seal -- and the bathroom was very tight on space. We raised the cleanliness issues daily, including at checkout, but didn't see much urgency or follow-through in addressing them. It felt like a disconnect between front desk and the teams actually responsible for housekeeping and maintenance. The pool is quite small for a property this size, and was crowded with kids throughout our stay. Overall, the staff were pleasant, but the experience suggested some gaps in management and coordination. We won't be returning.