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Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

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

Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches

Welcome to Serenity by the Sea, a charming nautical and pirate themed townhome vacation rental located on a high bluff overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key, Florida. Enjoy the refreshing gulf breeze from one of the two screened balconies, one off the living room and the other off the master bedroom. Our shared dock, exclusively available to the five units on the property, is perfect for fishing and soaking up the sun.

*The dock is currently out of commission*

Serenity by the Sea is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation rental that accommodates a maximum of six guests. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed while the guest bedroom has two twin beds. There is also a sofa bed in the living room for additional sleeping space. The bathrooms feature tub/shower combos, and we provide all linens, towels, and kitchen supplies.

The living room is spacious and comfortable with sliding doors that open onto the screened balcony. We offer three TVs with Dish Network service, and the kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals, including a dishwasher. The dining area has seating for four and a bar with stools. The townhome is located on three levels, with the master bedroom and bath on the ground floor. The guest bedroom and bath is up half a flight of stairs, at mid level, along with the washer and dryer, and the living room, kitchen, and dining area up another half flight of stairs on the top floor, for a total of two floors.

Parking is limited at this location, and boat trailers are not encouraged due to the close quarters. Please keep in mind that Serenity by the Sea does not offer the use of the garage. The property is private and quiet, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and hidden by palms and oaks. The high bluff, an ancient shell midden, has a seawall leading down to the Gulf and the mangrove protected beach. While it is shelly here and has little sandy areas to launch kayaks, the mangroves lining the shoreline are thick and stand directly in the saltwater tides.

The entire island is yours to explore when you rent a golf cart from one of the shops here. Please be aware of automobile traffic and always pull over to allow cars to pass. Cedar Key is a working shellfish town, so please respect clammers, oystermen, and commercial fishing workers who share the streets with golf carters.

We welcome families and children to our end-unit townhome, Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Smoking and pets are not allowed. Make Serenity by the Sea your home base for discovering, exploring, and relaxing in Cedar Key. Whether you plan to fish from the dock, explore the waterways on kayaks, tour the island on bikes, or walk to the shops, restaurants, and other attractions, Serenity by the Sea is the perfect lodging choice.
-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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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: Children Welcome at Serenity by the Sea

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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point Cedar Key
Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point Private vacation home
Gulf Front Sunsets; Screened Balconies; End Unit With Garage
139369

About the area

Map
Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Key Pier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪83 West - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building 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.

Serenity by the Sea at Whitman Point. Gulf front and Screened Porches Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this little fishing town.
Love this little fishing town. Food and drink are great. People are all very friendly. The place itself was great. Amazing view of the Gulf.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tambara P.

Mini vaca
As we live in Florida, it was nice to get away from our daily routine and distress.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Key
Awesome! Great location, great town, and a great property too! We reallly enjoyed ourselves and our time with our family. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Key Family Vacay
Had a great trip in low-key Cedar Key. Location was great and fun to drive golf carts to restaurants. Condo was well equipped and lay out was great for us and our two teens. Loved sitting out on porches for peaceful reading and morning coffee! Condo isnt brand new but had all we needed for great vacation. My parents stayed in other condo on opposite side which was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Island Style
Wonderful stay with the pirates and mermaids. Lovely place and very beautiful view of the gulf. Very quiet and clean. The management is very helpful and attentive to make the stay amazing. Will stay again, had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away ftom home!
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private location
The kids loved having their own room in their own hallway. Master bedroom was very comfortable. We liked the look of the newer or more kept up places next to us, but we had a lot of privacy compared to them. Inside could use some updating, but we still enjoyed it. Kids put together a puzzle they provided and we had coffee on the balcony. We live an hour south and usually just go for lunch but this place provided a great little “stay cation” would stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DON T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice property not far from great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Y M.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Serenity
Absolutely loved our stay at Serenity by the Sea . The townhome is very comfortable and has a great view of the water. Everything was just as the description, with a whimsical pirate and mermaid theme. The location is central to all of the restaurants and shops, just a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. Cedar Key is quaint and friendly, perfect for relaxing and slowing down.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded spot
Beautiful spot.. ocean view is awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
As always a Mccormick property was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but could Need some updating.
The townhouse was mostly as described on the website. Some of the lights were burned out, clock was inop.. Staff at the management office aren't overly friendly and the maid came into the property to clean before we checked out so when we went back after breakfast, we couldn't use the bathroom. Screen on the master bedroom balcony was torn, impossible to sit out there at night due to the biting bugs. As one guest described, there's nowhere to set anything down due to knick knacks everywhere. My key didn't work but the 2nd key did. Overall we were happy, but little things made us think that we won't reserve this exact townhouse again. I did not get the impression that staff would care if I mentioned the faults. Not that we were going to use the supplied grill, but it was left dirty from a previous guest. With the faults, I don't feel like giving more than 3 stars. There are some nicer accommodations for just a little more money closer to town. This property is quiet though, and has a beautiful relaxing view. Bugs bite through the hole in the screens at Sunset. Ugh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We had a very nice time was very enjoyable the views and little town were great definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Great location , great water views , very quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon K.

Great location
Amazing location. Unit was ok. Great floorplan. - decor was overwhelming and excessive- no where to sit anything down. Every surface is covered with dusty nicknacks - ac didn't keep guest room over garage cool - not enough wash clothes - kitchen and cooking items dirty - no sheets for sofa bed (sofa bed very old and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana R., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar - Gulf View
What a cool and amazing property. The decor was so much fun! We kept seeing new things every day. It’s great for kids to explore. The condo is comfy and cozy and has a layout that allows some time out space for everyone. Would definitely recommend for a fun getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W H., Davenport, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little condo with beautiful views
Loved our stay here, as it was peaceful and the property was just perfect for us...water views, comfortable, clean. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Too many trinkets. Counters even in the kitchen I.There we’re NO garbage bags
Because of all the stuff there was little room to lay out makeup or other personal items. There were roaches everywhere….. Need I say more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity by sea at wittman point
Everything was good except palm trees need to be cut back for a better view from the balcony and overkill of pirate memorabilia tht took up to much spacet to put things. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
Wonderful place to stay. Fun family environment.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Great time in Cedar Key - convenient location. could have made the Internet password a bit more accessible. Interesting mermaid, shark, pirate themed condo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
My husband and I were looking for a last minute long weekend trip, closer to home to replace one we had to cancel. We stumbled on this property on VRBO and booked it quickly. The location was ideal. Cedar Key is a quaint town with much to offer. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days and would definitely book this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vernon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
nice and quite great place to relax and fish
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quite 2 day Get-away
Good Location on the water, good view, clean, comfortable with an interesting pirate motif.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Great location
Location was A+. Pirate and nautical themes were quirky and nice. Unfortunately, more than half the lights in the place didn't work. When I alerted the property manager they stated it was a known issue. I don't feel like this is acceptable given the price we paid. Kitchen was very small and dishes were dirty and we had to wash them before we could use. Some positives and some negatives. We most likely won't stay here again but we had a nice time overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022