Carmen- Historic Building with Modern Amenities!

Cedar Key, Florida
$259 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Historic gem has been carefully remodeled while maintaining its charm. The structure was built in 1880 for two sisters. The upstairs was always a residence and the downstairs was the home of Bodiford Pharmacy. Today, you can stay here and walk to everything downtown. No car needed, Restaurants, shopping, art, co-ops, museum, City park, beach, welcome center and more are all located within a couple blocks. Now named The Carmen House.

Great rental in downtown Cedar Key that has such charm and character. The space has modern amenities with antique flow from the historic stairs, to the windows, to the tabby walls from the 1800's. This amazing space is suited for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway for two!

The access to the building is on B street with entry by the picket fence, up the steps to the Black door. Inside there will be a bright green door that will take you up stairs to the space. The entire 2 - story apartment is available for guests with a great veranda for relaxing off the kitchen. Please note: stairs are required to access the apartment and second floor bedrooms.

We will always be available for any questions or any assistance during your stay.

The Carmen House, Circa 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Cedar Key. All stores, restaurants are located within a short walking distance, as well as the beach, marina, Library and the Cedar Key Garden. Rent a golf cart from nearby or a bike.

As mentioned, renting a golf cart or bike is an option on the island. We can provide additional information after booking.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1625 Sq Ft (151 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Non Smoking Only — This Is A Non-smoking Building Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kathryn

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    Lovely home in a great location. Walkable to almost everything. There is a staircase inside the entrance door and another to the bedrooms. Since it's an older home, these are steep. Be aware when you book. Fabulous home. Well appointed. Lovely deck. Front of deck overlooks the street. Perfect for morning coffee. There was a little confusion between the property management emails and the Expedia emails. Different lock codes and WiFi information, but it was swiftly straightened out. WiFi information is in the property. All in all, very pleased.

  • Richard

    Submitted Mar 5, 2023

    Stayed Mar 3, 2023

    Quaint historic home in great location

  • Louise D.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Superb location for the art festival. Nice space. Beautifully decorated. Stairs are a little steep so take your time going up to the bedrooms on top floor and hold on the handrail. The top floor also slants. So if you drank too much you might not even notice it . I would definitely recommend it

  • Arturo R.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    The house was great. Very spacious, clean & a perfect location. This house may have issue for some. The second set of stairs is a bit steeper than typical stairs, but they have hand railing. I found no issue but my mother -in-law

  • Scott C.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Wonderful spot.

  • Craig A.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2024

    Stayed Feb 16, 2024

    Pretty island and pretty house

  • Paul E.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2024

    Stayed Feb 6, 2024

    Lovely property. Really only a one night stay, but property required two night. Property next door downright scary. Should be demolished unless historical. Front door had problems with self locking mechanism which bothers massage therapist below. Overall, ok but nothing to get too excited about.

  • scott w.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2024

    Stayed Feb 2, 2024

    Nice, roomy downtown location. Althing walking distance of all of downtown.

  • Shelly V.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2023

    Stayed Nov 17, 2023

    This was a perfect vacation. The apartment was amazing. Loved the veranda to catch a cool gulf breeze, people watch and relax after a fun day exploring cedar key. Perfect location to walk to everything or jump in a golf cart and zip around.

  • Scott M.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    Stayed here the weekend before the seafood festival with the family and enjoyed every minute of it. The home was very well decorated and is located central to everything. The photos don't do it justice. There is a large porch on the second floor overlooking portions of the key. Location was perfect as walked everywhere we needed to go. Saw some comments about how steep the staircase is, but it's what you would expect in an older historic home. Highly recommend, and would stay there again no problem.

  • Submitted May 24, 2023

    Stayed May 20, 2023

    First time in Cedar Key and really enjoyed my stay. The rental had all that was needed for the five day stay.

  • Crystal B.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2023

    Stayed Apr 4, 2023

    The Carmen House was located a short walk from almost everywhere in town. The place had all the amenities we needed (kitchen is LOADED with whatever you need to cook), and it made our stay super comfortable. Yes - the stairs to the 2nd floor are STEEP, but they were totally fine to navigate. The murphy bed is in the living room, so someone who can’t do the steeper stairs could easily stay on the main floor. There is a set of stairs to get to the 1st floor of the house, as well, but they were not steep at all. My family of 3 really enjoyed our stay. The living room was super cozy, and the deck was great to relax on (and people watch), as well. Both bedrooms were a decent size. The master bed was really soft which is my only complaint. The bathroom upstairs is smaller than the one downstairs, but both were nice. The shower upstairs is smaller, but the shower pressure upstairs was better than downstairs. It was probably way too much room for my family of 3, but it was nice to be away from home but still have the comforts of home. So much better than a hotel or condo!

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Includes taxes and fees
$443+
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