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Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly!

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A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, bookshelf, and a large window with blinds.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.
A turquoise house with a sun mural, a blue door, and a concrete porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cedar Key Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cedar Key, FL
  • Place, Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Cedar Key

Located in Cedar Key, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve and Cedar Key Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cedar Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southern Cross Sea Farms - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Liam & Madi’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Cow - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly!?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly! on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$670, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rains Cottage: Waterfront w/ dock and pet friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Key Historical Society Museum. Cedar Key Pier and City Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely cottage..comfortable, clean, nicely furnished with a wonderful view on the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 7 Nov 2026
Hi there! We're so happy you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Rains Cottage. We'd love to welcome you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to sip coffee or cold beverage on the back porch and watch beautiful roseate spoonbills, egrets and herons. Stress free zone!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
We love that you were able to relax on the back porch and enjoy all the beautiful birds and wildlife that make this area so special. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope you'll be back for more peaceful mornings soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here! McCormick is awesome to work with and the location is always well stocked and clean! This is our 3rd or 4th year staying here and we will continue to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Hi there! We’re so grateful to have you back year after year. Thank you for sharing the photo—we always love seeing our guests’ favorite moments! We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a couples getaway. Location was perfect. Bring your fishing poles. When renting your golf cart be sure to tell them you need a gas cart as there is no plug outside of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Hi there! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage and its location for your couples getaway. We appreciate you sharing the helpful tip about the golf cart as well. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay and some more fishing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean, Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Host was very fast in answering questions, etc. Very clean and lots of space. Very close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Hi Robert! Thank you so much for your kind words. We would love to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was clean and was exactly what was advertised. It was quiet and perfect for our weekend get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet bucolic spot and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Carolyn, thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review of this property. We would be more than happy to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious one bedroom home! Very clean and comfortable! We loved Cedar Key!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Donna, thank you so much for your review! Our team is so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time here. If you ever find yourself back in the area, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to relax and enjoy the local food. Everyone was very friendly. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you had a great stay with us. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Choosing to stay at Rains cottage was perfect! Location to the downtown shops and restaurants worked wonderfully and we loved the view of the water from the back dock. Our pup loved watching the birds and jumping fish. The three of us were very comfortable and appreciated feeling at home during our stay in Cedar Key. Two enthusiastic paws up from the dog, and my husband and I both had a relaxing few days away. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a BEAUTIFUL cottage, quaint and warm, wonderfully decorated! Easy in and out, property owners are GREAT communicators who made everything a breeze! I highly recommend Rains Cottage as a FANTASTIC place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in our little island town. Hope to host you again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well maintained, clean and in a good location. The host provided excellent information that was necessary because of the somewhat remote location which made for an excellent getaway spot
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are glad your stay here was great. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in Rains Cottage. It was clean, comfortable and perfectly equipped for my husband, our 14 year old son, our dog and I. The location was great. The only negatives we found are the sometimes busy road it’s on and that you couldn’t really fish from the dock. Hubby and son are avid fisherman.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Great location and great fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you Margaret for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your time in Cedar Key and hope you visit us again, McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rains Cottage was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the view of the water and watching the oyster beds appear at low tide and the water birds. So glad we brought our binoculars. We had a very relaxing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2025
So glad to hear you had a great stay. Cedar Key is very interesting at low tide. Some times I think I like it more that high tide. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice small cabin. Comfortable, clean and neat. Everything we needed available. Location was good. Nice deck over the water. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and welcoming. Cedar Key is one of the friendliest we have visited. We will definitely stay again. Most likely sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you so much Chuck for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time here and found the cottage comfortable and welcoming. We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice thoroughly enjoyed the Island. Inside the cottage very clean and comfortable ….front landscape needs a little attention, deck needs a good cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Thank you so much Brenda for the five-star review and your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage and time in Cedar Key!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little bungalow in a great location!

This is the perfect place for a Cedar Key getaway. Close to everything but very quiet and it feels like you have the whole back bayou to yourself when you’re relaxing on the dock. The birdwatching was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Kelly for the five-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time here. You are welcome back anytime! McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient cottage

On main road, but view out back compensates. Close to all island activities. Great cottage for a couple (and dog).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off Grid

Needed a get away… not far but far enough. Great location with fantastic deck to enjoy great sunrises. Love Cedar key and this location if perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your time in Cedar Key and hope you visit us again, McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers Day gift to my mom

My Dad, Brother and I booked this for a weekend getaway for my mom. This is was she said, "It was comfy, great location, quiet, clean. Older place but would definitely stay again."
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Hi Misty, What a super nice gift for mom! We love it. Thank you so much for the five-star review. Hope you visit us soon in Cedar Key, McCormick Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

My wife and I came to Cedar Key for a quick trip away from home. Rains Cottage is a wonderful property. It is probably one of the nicest rentals we have been to. The local people were very friendly. There were lots of choices for restaurants. We found a great Tiki Bar up the road which was a lot of fun. We loved staying at Rains Cottage and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Thomas for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your time in Cedar Key and hope to welcome you back soon! McCormick Management
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Only one chair to sit outside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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