A slice of paradise

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An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, beach area, and a Ferris wheel.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and several buildings.
A beachside structure with a glass front, turquoise chairs, and palm trees.
A kitchen with a round table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with blinds.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cudjoe Key, FL
  • Place, Upper Sugarloaf Key
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Sugarloaf Sound
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

hallway sleep area

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper level bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Summerland Key

Located in Summerland Key, this cottage is near the beach. Florida Keys Beaches and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Hole and Big Munson Island. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Cudjoe Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Upper Sugarloaf Key - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Upper Sugarloaf Sound - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Boondocks Grille & Draft House - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lower Sugarloaf Sound - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Joint - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square Grouper Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer Vacay

Great area love the pool and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was fantastic, easy to communicate with and quick response. The community is fantastic, was extremely safe and had a lot to offer. Location, Location, Location! Super, really a quick drive to Key West. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun getaway

We had a great time in the Key
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!!

Thank you Shawna! We love your little place in the Keys!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cujo Key vacation

Beautiful location, nice place just could use better mattresses on some beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had to stay another day due to the weather in Dallas. We were lucky no one was coming in the next day so we were able to rent the place another night . Great place. Security was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy with our stay! It was a cute small place but had the essentials you need for a Florida stay! The tiles in the backsplash were falling down and the one back room is tiny compared to what I thought the picture showed, no room for bags to sit on the floor. But it stayed cool at night, all appliances works great, and even had bikes for us to use. We used the outdoor furniture every day and if we come back to the Keys, we would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful stay, the location of Venture Out is great for trips to Key West, Marathon or even Islamorada. Shawna was a great host and we had everything we needed for a 2 week stay. The kitchen was fully stocked and we went to the local fish markets to grab some yummy seafood to grill!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for the Keys!

Old Florida❣️ There's a drawing on the fridge for you🐟
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and amenities

This was a great base to explore the keys. Close to Key West and not far from Keys further east. It was wonderful to have access to the pool and hot tub. Laundry is a couple of doors down. We really enjoyed this spot and would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

No frills - designed for relaxation. All the simple comforts of home. The property is safe and secure. People are friendly - security is on point. If i venture that way again, i will definitely stay again. Could have used some outside furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Attentive Owner & Excellent Price

This property is a well designed vacation place. They really did a good job with the space given, and it has everything you need. I was not concerned with the lack of wifi, because that should not be important when you are so close to all of the beauties of the Keys. I could not say more about the owner. Established communication immediately and responded quickly. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Christopher so much for the kind gesture and being so friendly! Hope to have you stay with us again sooner than later!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Laid back comfort

Thank you Shawna, we had a wonderful time in your adorable piece of paradise! Venture Out resort is fantastic, amenities are top notch but super comfortable and convenient. Take your bikes or rent a golf cart to get around. Local restaurants are so good. The rental unit is all you need for a super laid back vacation. Location is super safe and we felt really comfortable . Owner is amazingly responsive to even the smallest issue. Clean and tidy with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

The location was great it was very clean. I does need wash cloths as there were none that we could find and the master bedroom needs a new mattress as that one has a large sink hole in the center and you keep rolling into it as you sleep. It could also use a few nightstands and maybe not be against the wall as it was difficult to get in and out of if the other person was sleeping. It was a cute property and served the purpose for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location, extremely clean, nice surrounding

We liked very much the South Floridan Key athmosphere of this safe and clean , very well organized and guarded neighborhood. Coming from Europe, we enjoyed breakfasting and dining outdoors under the palm tree in front of Shawna‘s home and enjoying life. . Used popl and library ( for WIFI connection). Key West easy to reach, we found in Cudjoe at Shawna‘s what we were looking for: a nice place to relax and get distance from day-to-day. It was great. Good and fast communication with owner. Thank you, Shawna. Best!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you so much,Hope to have you again Björn your always welcome back at our home away from home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Small but cute, needs updated furniture

Cute place, small but decorated and useful. The “master” bed needs a frame and there’s little to no storage for clothing. More kitchen items such as bowls (there are 3) and some updates along those lines. We have stayed at VO multiple times, very disappointing the pool was closed most of our stay. Overall it fit the bill, the keys are paradise after all. Host was very communicative and pleasant to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just okay

We really enjoyed our stay at venture out and did not spend a ton of time in the house. The main bedroom was comfortable but I wouldn’t want anyone to sleep in the back bedroom. Make sure you bring toilet paper and hand soap and extra garbage bags. And don’t leave anything valuable in the house, the door doesn’t lock.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Ally-the beds aren’t even a year old so weird that it isn’t good enough for anyone to sleep on? And yes your correct, as per the main description of the house, you are started off with garbage bags, toilet paper,and paper towels, soaps etc as this isn’t a hotel and aren’t supplied through out your whole vacation. And after reading your review the property manager went right over to check and the front door does lock perfectly , you just need to turn the key ☺️
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Less than expected.

Property was fair condition. It is a trailer with 1 key for the slider, we entered.it was opena nd key on the table(key did not work) and no key for backdoor. We kept our items in the car when we left the location. 3rd sleep space had no air flow, nor privacy as it was right off kitchen and the only accessway to bathroom. Outdoor space was old worn chairs. That said it served the purpose for our 4 days. Great location and pool area was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hi Chris- I did not here from you at all once during your stay even after reaching out to you to check in via app. As per your reservation you had 4 adults, which there are 4 beds in the house so I don’t see why someone would need the extra bed that is typically for children anyway. The back door (outdoor area) isn’t the hang out area or brings you anywhere besides to the shed, as you seen. The front of the house where the chairs and picnic table and grill are is where everyone seems to enjoy there meals and relax. As for the keys, yes you get one house key,unless requested for more 😀 after seeing this review the keys were checked and they work just fine and if you had to keep your belongings in the car why wouldn’t you call me to say that so I could of fixed any potential problem immediately? But thanks for my first 3 stars, instead of reaching out so I could of helped you as I have a very fast response to immediate take care of any my of guest needs, you choose to drop my rating on my business . I appreciate it 😀
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs better beds

This little place is okay for the money. However the beds were SO uncomfortable. The full bed we slept on the first night and woke up miserable the next day. The next day we thought we’ll give it another go and woke up even worse. We ended up taking the hide away bed mattress out the couch and put it on the floor which was better then the mattress. You can feel every spring in the back bedroom mattress. I could care less about the size or arrangement of a rental but when it comes to sleeping I definitely would have liked a comfortable mattress so the whole vacation wasn’t miserable. We were so exhausted from tossing and turning our vacation ended up being not as relaxing as we would have liked.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Thank you for your response. All beds have been replaced and are brand new!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Morris Family Vacation

We absolutely loved Our stay at Shawna’s family’s house. The amenities that she and the park provided are excellent. The pool was awesome and its open late. The activities they have at the park are very cool. The hot tub was hot and relaxing. The general store on the property is so convenient. You can drop your boat right in the water in the park. The place is gated, private, and has 24 hour security so none of your stuff will get stolen. And the location is awesome. 35 minutes to Duval street. We had an absolute perfect stay. There was plenty of room for my family we were all comfortable. The a/c blasts in the house. We cooked our meals and were able save money that way. (everybody knows eating out every meal on vacation can get expensive). And another thing, Shawna is always available if you have ANY issues. If you are looking for an affordable, comfortable, safe, clean place to stay look no farther.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
14x20 pull behind trailer and not a cottage low clearance space, have to sit down to shower. Extremely Dirty rental I have ever seen, poor hygiene environment , falling paint, spider webs. Torn items, mold like dirt in the dishwasher.The Maine door luck doesn’t work at all. Poor lighting. Nothing works properly or at all. No WIFI!!! Disrespectful host responses as every time I reached out she would say “ now what? “ possible mold and lots of points of entry for insects. Found worms in bed, red big aunts. Dish for a tv that looses connection . Stained with body fluids couch and curtains . It was an awful experience. No washer dryer . No start up hygiene products. Extremely outdated place! Don’t waist your money spend an extra 100 and stay somewhere else! No refund of any kind offered by the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
You are an absolute liar. And you were a nightmare from the beginning . You simply don’t read descriptions of property and that is NOT problem , My ratings don’t lie. No WiFi correct. Not the end of the world but also not a surprise . If you read descriptions AND rental agreement you would have seen that , along with start up hygiene products as this isn’t a hotel. For the 24 hr service you were requesting ,YOU should have stayed at a hotel. You tried everything and anything to get money off as per all the little tik tok trends going around . Every single thing you listed or complained about there is text message proof and pictures it was false. You even tried calling vrbo to make up lies. You unplugged a tv to say it doesn’t work LOL .14x20 pull trailer?that as well is NOT what the pictures show. But like I said , my ratings don’t lie , my description is very detailed and my property manager and I are very personable. One bad review from someone trying to get money doesn’t hurt my ratings.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

The community that the trailer is in was well maintained and felt safe. The trailer itself was a let down. There was a literal hole in the back bedroom. This room is so small that the door will not completely open. The twin bed in the hall is not normal length. Only a child could fit in the bed. In the pictures the front room looks bright and airy. Dark, heavy drapes are now on the windows. I understand the purpose of the drapes, but the room was not as pictured. The shower is very short- it is a trailer bathroom though. We were there during a tropical storm and the front room and the window by the small hallway bed let water in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location

Tiny property!

I must say we enjoyed our stay! The resort was very beautiful. and I loved riding bikes around the community. When we first entered the cottage i was very surprised at how small it was but we made it work. We planned a pool day on Saturday but couldn't due to someone pooping in it, so that was a disappointment. I also liked that Cudjoe Keys is so close to Duval St! But one thing I would suggest is buy new bedding and pillows! everything was super old and the cleaning ppl missed picking up someone's press-on nails that was on the bathroom sink by the hand soup. There was also a young security guard that circled around the community and felt the need to ask my two daughters if they were sitting on someone else property?? which was super upsetting and came back later asking if the bikes had lights because if not we cant ride them around. It isn't the owner at fault but just watch out for this. Other then that.. I loved the property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cudjoe Key

The Venture Out resort is GREAT.! The grandkids and I enjoyed our week there and definitely look forward to another stay! The home is cute but definitely could use some updating. Has aged since photos were taken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Much needed Vaca

Great place to stay! The Keys are amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022