Serenity in Cedar Key - Home
Sunrise can be as spectacular as sunset at Cedar Key
Photos of Serenity at Cedar Key  

Serenity at Cedar Key Photo Are you looking for a little Serenity in your next Gulf Coast vacation? You've found Cedar Key, Florida! Our views of the Gulf are spectacular, our style is low-key, and we insist that you kick-back, get comfortable and most of all - have a great time! Serenity is a 3rd floor condo, a 1 bedroom plus loft bedroom with 1 and 3/4 baths, boasting a vaulted ceiling offering incredible two story views of Cedar Key's back channel and Waccasassa Bay. The Fenimore Mill condo complex also provides very nice grounds and amenities for our guests. Enjoy sunrises with your morning coffee and the spectacular colors of the sunsets each evening. Our condo is fully furnished and equipped for your comfort and convenience, whether you stay two nights or a month.

Serenity is perfect for couples and families — park your car and walk to restaurants, galleries, boat rentals, and the town marina. Most dining and shopping options on Dock Street are 3 blocks from Serenity. Bike, scooter, and golf cart rentals are also available if you'd like to range a bit further.

Cedar Key offers a wide variety of activities for the nature lover - kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, boating, and exploring the many small keys (islands) are just a few of the things we love to do. And don't forget the fresh seafood - Cedar Key is known for its clams. Buy a bag of 50 or 100 - there's a recipe in the condo book on how to cook these delicacies - you will go back for more!


Photos of Serenity

Serenity at Cedar Key Photo
View from Serenity's Balcony

Are you ready? Mid-afternoon on a sunny day in Serenity - yes the view is incredible! You will find yourself drawn here to watch the birds, the boats, and the clouds drift by. The colors of sky and water are ever-changing.
Living Room as Viewed from Loft

Our living room offers seating for four including a sofa and two wicker chairs with adequate light for reading. The sofa is comfy for a nap. The entertainment center includes Cable TV, DVD, CD and games.
Living Room & French Doors

Our condo has a great view out the french doors to the balcony. The entertainment center has cable TV and a DVD player, a CD player, and a library of CDs, DVDs, games, and books.
View of Condo From Balcony

Here's what you see as you stand in the french doors of the balcony and look back into Serenity. Do check out "Otie" - our resident sea monster who lives on the loft wall above the living room. Otie keeps watch over the place for us!
Dining Area is Ready for Dinner!

Our dining table comfortably seats four and we have additional seats at the bar counter for two more. Dinnerware for eight includes wine glasses, serving dishes, and salad bowls - just what you need to cook up and serve a seafood feast!
Gourmet Kitchen

We love to eat-in on vacation and have stocked the kitchen to make it easy for you to serve up a gourmet meal! From the Wolfgang Puck Stainless cookware to the rolling kitchen cart that makes it easy to serve a meal on the balcony - you're all set to put on a great feast!
Computer With Free DSL

It's easy to keep in touch with the world if you must! A PC with DSL, printer, and mini-website with links to local businesses and attractions is ready for use. Free WiFi access is also available if you'd prefer to use your laptop.
Master Bedroom with Queen

The large master bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, full dresser, two nightstands, and plenty of fresh linens. You'll love sleeping here!
Loft Bedroom

The loft bedroom has a day bed/trundle and a spectacular view of the two story windows in the living area. The loft is perfect for children to play or watch DVDs. The loft day bed with trundle can be pulled out to make two separate twins or a joined king bed. A loft bath has a sink, commode, and shower.
Exterior View

Standing on the dock looking back at "Serenity"... Covered parking is available underneath the building and it's only a short walk to the picnic area and fishing dock.
Fishing Dock, BBQ

Here's a view of the dock! There's a freshwater fish cleaning station, grill, and a covered picnic area. We spend lots of time on the dock - there's always trout and seacats to be caught! We've also seen redfish, stingrays, and drum caught on the dock!
Fenimore Mill's Pool & Jacuzzi

Our complex has a heated swimming pool and jacuzzi. You can while away an afternoon or evening sunbathing, swimming, tubbing, sunbathing...
Serenity's View from Balcony Wide Angle View of Living Room View of Living Room and Balcony With French Doors View of entire condo from balcony
Dining Area Gourmet Kitchen Computer with DSL is available Master Bedroom With Queen Bed
Loft Bedroom A view of Serenity from the fishing dock View of Fishing Dock Area Complex has a Heated Pool & Jacuzzi


Amenities Offered in Our Vacation Rental

Kitchen
· Table Service for 8
· Coffee mugs, wine glasses, assorted glassware
· Coffeemaker, coffee grinder, teapot
· Toaster, full size microwave, blender
· Electric stove with oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
· Wolfgang Puck Stainless cookware set
· Roasting pan, baking pans, non-stick frypans
· Knife set, steak knives, silverware, many utensils
· Measuring cups, spoons, mixing bowls,
· Towels, pot holders, cloths
· Spice rack

Living Area
· Sofa and two chairs
· 27" TV with Cable, DVD
· Book, and DVD collection
· CD Stereo with CD collection
· Books, magazines, puzzles, games
· Dining Room table with 4 chairs
· Condo "Book" containing menus, tourism info, etc.

Tech Center
· DSL-enabled PC + hookup for your laptop
   (wired & wireless) - please inquire
· Printer
· Answering machine
   Bedrooms
· Master - Queen Bed
· Loft Bedroom - Day Bed Trundle - 2 twins or join for a king
· Linens, extra pillows and blankets
· TV/VCR, Alarm Clock Radio/CD, telephone in each bedroom
· Master has full bath (including tub and shower)
· Loft has 3/4 bath (shower, but no tub)
· Bath towel sets for 4 guests
· Pool towels for 4 guests
· Wall mounted hairdryers in each bath

General Amenities
· Beautiful views of Gulf and Wacassassa Bay
· Approx 950 SF of living space
· Private balcony on third floor (top floor)
· Covered parking
· Boat and Trailer Parking is available on site
· Boats - freshwater washdown
· Balcony has large bar height table and four chairs
· Private fishing dock for Guests
· Fish cleaning table at dock with freshwater
· Small private beach for shelling, kids
· Swimming pool and jacuzzi on site
· Grills and picnic tables
· Ideal for one couple or couple with children
· Ceiling fans in every room
· Full size Washer/Dryer
· Vacuum, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan
· Heated and Air Conditioned, all electric

(Note: Unit is on the third floor, accessible by stairs only. No elevator is available. Approximately 50 steps to top floor. Sorry - we are not handi-cap accessible.)


Our Favorites Around the Island

Spike in front of Serenity from dock
Birding - local
Serenity's balcony is great for observing birds in the small bay below the balcony. Or take a walk along the shoreline of Old Fenimore Mill.
 
Casual Dinner Out
Dock Street Depot is Cedar Key's newest casual restaurant on (of course) Dock Street. We love the way Peter fries seafood and the menu also offers quite a few "non-fried" specialties including an excellent Crab Louie Salad. (Are you hungry yet?)
 
Short Boat Trip
We love visiting Atsena Otie, a small island about one mile out from the city of Cedar Key. The island is one of the many keys that make up the Cedar Keys Wildlife Refuge. There's a great walk through the woods that takes you to an old cemetery. The path is lined with ancient live oaks dripping in Spanish moss. It's a great walk. But bring your repellant - the mosquitoes can be ferocious!
 
Other favorites...
For more ideas on things to do in Cedar Key, check out our longer list of favorites.
 
Day Trip
We love Manatee Springs - a state park located about 30 miles up the road from Cedar Key. Our favorite is to walk out the boardwalk to see the Suwannee River and often the manatees swimming right near the dock.
 
Are you ready to make reservations?