The Carmen House was just what we were looking for. Although unseasonably cold we drove up to Manatee Springs State Park and saw about 20 Ts off the boardwalk. We had seafood dinners, rode our bikes, hiked in the preserve. All very quiet, just what we wanted. For the unprepared the stairs to the bedrooms can be a challenge. We had one hiccup with the heat on the main level that caused us to leave one day early but Mendy was responsive and was kind enough to refund us for that last day.

Everything you will need for your stay. Immaculate property with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the historic downtown of Cedar Key. Yes, there are stairs. No, they are not a problem. Definitely will be back!

The property is a home, warm and inviting and fully equipped, just like being home. Open and inviting In a great location within walking distance to restaurant and the pier. The stairs were a bit of a challenge but add to the uniqueness of the property. Historic properties hold unique charms and this location is absolutely charming. We will be back.

My college roommates and I have a long standing tradition (35 years) of getting together and going someplace special for Mother’s Day. We enjoy our friendship, our destination, the activities, and usually have a great time. This is something we look forward to all year. Needless to say we have been many places but the Carmen House will go down in the major disappointment category. We are all in our 60’s and in fairly good shape but when my girlfriends took one look at the staircases, they wanted to leave immediately, of course they all looked at me because I booked it- I had no clue how treacherous “stairs “ could be. We didn’t leave because they knew we couldn’t get our money back. No one slept upstairs but me. The only salvation was that the living area and kitchen were spacious.. we managed to enjoy the trip in other ways even though all water activities were canceled due to the weather. ( no rain, just wind). So that’s my Mother’s Day 2022 story. Needless to say, we won’t be returning. I think Pelican Realty needs to be much more forthcoming about the stairs- I wish we would have known.

My college roommates and I have a long standing tradition (35 years) of getting together and going someplace special for Mother’s Day. We enjoy our friendship, our destination, the activities, and usually have a great time. This is something we look forward to all year. Needless to say we have been many places but the Carmen House will go down in the major disappointment category. We are all in our 60’s and in fairly good shape but when my girlfriends took one look at the staircases, they wanted to leave immediately, of course they all looked at me because I booked it- I had no clue how treacherous “stairs “ could be. We didn’t leave because they knew we couldn’t get our money back. No one slept upstairs but me. The only salvation was that the living area and kitchen were spacious.. we managed to enjoy the trip in other ways even though all water activities were canceled due to the weather. ( no rain, just wind). So that’s my Mother’s Day 2022 story. Needless to say, we won’t be returning. I think Pelican Realty needs to be much more forthcoming about the stairs- I wish we would have known.

Everything you need and everything you might think of is there

Everything you need and everything you might think of is there

Great location, clean and had all the amenities we needed, and then some!

Great location, clean and had all the amenities we needed, and then some!

Very clean and roomy place. Walking distance to Dock St and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would rent here again.

Very clean and roomy place. Walking distance to Dock St and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would rent here again.

What a wonderful location and property! Clean and spacious! Would definitely recommend.

The house is beautiful. As stated in previous reviews, the stairs to the bedrooms are very steep and the skylight in the master bedroom is killer in the mornings but other than that, it was perfect! Would stay again:)

What a wonderful location and property! Clean and spacious! Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful experience.

This townhouse is adorable and has character to spare. The downstairs is spacious and comfortable. The bedrooms upstairs are charming but the steps to get there are steep so if mobility is a concern then it's not your place. Really cool little place though and we will be back!

We didn’t know what to expect since we have never stayed in a loft above a business on the Main Street in town. What a fantastic find! This loft is absolutely adorable! You walk through two doors, up the stairs into a spacious, well updated decorated space with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We loved the outside porch that overlooked B Street. You do have to go up a steep set of stairs to get to the two upstairs bedrooms but the owner has thoughtfully included two Murphy beds that could be used if you have small children. There is also a baby gate to prevent them from getting up the stairs. There is a bathroom on the main floor and another one upstairs (both showers only). There is also a quaint balcony off of the left upstairs bedrooms, perfect for reading a book. The bedroom with the King sized bed has a skylight, so no sleeping late unless you wear a sleep mask. We didn’t mind it though, as we were ready to get up and enjoy the outdoors. We didn’t move our vehicle all week—you can easily walk everywhere! I would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the owner for sharing this lovely space! P.S. Go see Milt if you want to rent a golf cart (he’s in the pink house across from Cedar Cove).

We didn’t know what to expect since we have never stayed in a loft above a business on the Main Street in town. What a fantastic find! This loft is absolutely adorable! You walk through two doors, up the stairs into a spacious, well updated decorated space with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We loved the outside porch that overlooked B Street. You do have to go up a steep set of stairs to get to the two upstairs bedrooms but the owner has thoughtfully included two Murphy beds that could be used if you have small children. There is also a baby gate to prevent them from getting up the stairs. There is a bathroom on the main floor and another one upstairs (both showers only). There is also a quaint balcony off of the left upstairs bedrooms, perfect for reading a book. The bedroom with the King sized bed has a skylight, so no sleeping late unless you wear a sleep mask. We didn’t mind it though, as we were ready to get up and enjoy the outdoors. We didn’t move our vehicle all week—you can easily walk everywhere! I would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the owner for sharing this lovely space! P.S. Go see Milt if you want to rent a golf cart (he’s in the pink house across from Cedar Cove).

Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and taking in the scenery. Great location and close to stores and restaurants. Stairs to bedrooms are a bit steep (for those of us that panic on a ladder); there are stairs leading up to the house as well. Friend has some knee issues, but overall we agreed we would still stay here again! What a perfect mini getaway not too far from home!

Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and taking in the scenery. Great location and close to stores and restaurants. Stairs to bedrooms are a bit steep (for those of us that panic on a ladder); there are stairs leading up to the house as well. Friend has some knee issues, but overall we agreed we would still stay here again! What a perfect mini getaway not too far from home!

Walking distance to everything, especially kayak launching site.

Walking distance to everything, especially kayak launching site.

Our first trip to Cedar Key. What a cool little town. Perfect spot to get away from the day to day hustle bustle of life. The apartment was incredibly nice and comfortable with a location you just can't beat!

Our first trip to Cedar Key. What a cool little town. Perfect spot to get away from the day to day hustle bustle of life. The apartment was incredibly nice and comfortable with a location you just can't beat!

We loved everything about this property. The location is so wonderful, you can walk anywhere! The decorations are beautiful and there was plenty of places to sleep and hang out. We loved the balcony the best. You can even see a little bit of the water as you sit there and drink your coffee in the morning. Great communication from owner. We will be back!

We loved everything about this property. The location is so wonderful, you can walk anywhere! The decorations are beautiful and there was plenty of places to sleep and hang out. We loved the balcony the best. You can even see a little bit of the water as you sit there and drink your coffee in the morning. Great communication from owner. We will be back!

Cannot beat the location. House was decorated for the holidays. We have stayed in many places in Cedar Key and this was by far the nicest.