With a stay at this cottage in Summerland Key, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Florida Keys Beaches and Venture Out Keys. .This cottage is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Bahia Honda State Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Venture Key.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Home
You found it!! Bring your boat! Charming cottage located in Venture Out, resort style community located on Cudjoe Key, just 20 miles from Key West. Remodeled cottage, Two bedroom, two bath, sleeps 4 (2 queen beds, there is also a sleep sofa), well equipped kitchen. Screened porch that overlooks the wide canal, 35' concrete bulkhead, with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf. Amenities include heated 80' swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, full service marina and community convenience store. Wonderful restaurants nearby, post office, gourmet grocery, liquor store. There is a $125.00 fee that is due at check in payable to Venture Out for use of the amenities. Parking for one car, one golf cart and one motorcycle, additional vehicles will park in overflow parking. If you are bringing a boat, we have trailer storage for you just down the street. Please let me know.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property manager
Susan Rich
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Shared/communal pool
A hot tub
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Ping pong table
Games room
DVD player
Books
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Boating on site
Tennis on site
Kayaking on site
Basketball nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 816 sq ft (76 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 pet rent
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: there is a canal in the back with no fence
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Resort Waterfront Home Cudjoe Key
Resort Waterfront Cudjoe Key
Resort Waterfront Home
Waterfront Home Cottage
Waterfront Home Cudjoe Key
Waterfront Home Cottage Cudjoe Key
Waterfront Home Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 156 reviews
10 - Excellent
91
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 156 reviews
8 - Good
41
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 156 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 156 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
2.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy Q., Downingtown
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved this property and the community. Great property, near some great restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Amy Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Tina E.
24 Jan 2025
Keys trip
First, you walk into the property through a bedroom. Stupid. The screen doors in the front and back kept falling off the tracks. 4 very old bath towels which meant washing constantly. The overall feel was that the place was old. Shower faucet in the one bathroom was ready to come off the wall. And the smell off the canal was the most disgusting smell - I can’t even describe it.
Tina E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
David C.
16 Dec 2024
Good, overall
I wasn't expecting a 140 resort fee due before proceeding past the gate guard. The gate guard's response to my puzzled look was, "You were aware of the resort fee, right?" The fee is likely (at least I hope) embedded in the TOS. Moving on. The property permits pets but walking one's dog is prohibited. The properties are so small that one must walk a dog. Knowing this property was on a canal with open water access, I was not surprised that it needed some TLC. I think, most folks rent this type of property for ocean activity, which would require near-constant TLC. We were permitted a late check-out. Thank you to the host.We would rent this property again.
David C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
Points lost for not a lot of necessary itemsOnly enough towels for 1 each, no spares The bed in the 2nd room was so high one guest couldn’t get into it, so slept on the sofa, but there was only a spare sheet and no quilt There was only the toilet roll on the holder 1 more, in each bathroom, tiny bottle of dish soap, no dishwashing tabs, (packet was empty)Found 1 tide pod & 1 dryer sheet!! Other than that it was well equipped & clean
Well where do we start. When you first walk in you walk through the spare bedroom. , the house smelled like a mix of cigarettes and dog, everything is pretty much dirty and stained, if you bring a boat be ware that they don’t have any bumpers it’s solid concrete and only have two cleats. The cooking utensils are very old, couches are full of stains as are the ceilings , walls, casings, etc. I don’t believe there’s any money put back into this rental unit.
Was disappointed to say the least
Sonny
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
William G.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
William G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
art m.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good fishing "home base"
Has a nice seawall that can accomodate about a 30 foot boat. Cleaning station for fish was nice also. Actual house unit was older, but nice. We really just used it for cooking our fish and sleeping. The main perks of this place is that it has a seawall on a protected canal to keep a boat, has good channel access to both the oceanside and gulf, and is clean. Marina with boat fuel and boat ramp is in Venture Out neighborhood just a few hundred feet away from this actual unit. Overall a good time.
art m.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christie O.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christie O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan C.
11 Aug 2024
Tell the truth
The location is amazing with lots of amenities. They have tennis courts, swimming pool right on The Atlantic ocean, a store on site, and many, many more and amenities. I found that the trailer we were in was comfortable, had a great AC just a little dated and needed a bit of maintenance. One thing I was not aware of nor was I told is that you could only have six people which means that your family cannot come into the facility to visit. This was very disappointing as we had family members on the same key just at another location. They couldn’t even come in to go on our boat. Also, they were working on the seawall, so our days were filled with pounding of cement that they were extracting from the seawall all day long. We asked for a new location but didn’t hear back from Jennifer. Communication initially was positive with her, but after I brought it to attention about the seawall, she told me she would get back to me the next day on a possible relocation, but but did not receive a notice back from her the rest of the week. The location was convenient for what we needed it for we were going to lobstering and then to Looe Key!
Susan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Patty B., Palm Beach Garden,Fl
22 June 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s sad
Starting with a good, the beds were clean and comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean.
But the house is sad. No one has done maintenance screens ripped chairs on the porch, broken no bath mats and outside of countertops. Everything is dusty. I wish I could show a picture of the air conditioning vent. It has years worth of dirt on it.
Patty B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Wonderful little house in a gated area right on a canel.
Susan W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronald K O., Vero Beach, USA
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Keys rental
We loved our time here and the host was very friendly. We would definitely stay here again!
Ronald K O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Anthony F.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Venture Out Cudjoe
Overall, had a great time and the Venture Out organization had everything well organized. The unit was older but did what we expected when we weren't on the water. Trailer storage was not ideal, due to the 2 vehicle limit. A few missed spots in cleanliness. Overall a good place. We would stay again!
Anthony F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Kenny P.
13 Apr 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome place thanks much
Would definitely come back!!!!
Kenny P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Cassady R.
5 Apr 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and in need of maintenance
Could actually be a cute and lovely place to stay if anyone cared to clean it thoroughly and take care of some very basic maintenance. Floors dirty to the point you can’t walk around without shoes on… and let’s be honest we are in the keys we kind of want to kick off the work boots and enjoy some barefoot living. Huge emphasis on cleaning all dishes before you leave yet there was dirty dishes in the cabinets upon arrival. Bath towel had a long hair hanging from it. Blinds have stains all over them and most importantly for safety purposes exposed wires from an outlet on the back deck as well the lights did not work out there. I would personally never stay there again although it has potential. Also pretty tight quarters for just two of us. Most importantly just dirty and in need of some basic upgrades.
Cassady R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem!
Great amenities. Owner was very responsive to a question and very helpful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Jeff M.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Idiots working security!
1500 characters is not enough to tell the whole story correctly.
The unit I stayed was great, very clean and was described correctly in the listing. My host Jennifer was available to answer questions if I had them. I was very happy with the unit!
My problem was with the two idiots working security. They were rude! When I went to check in, I was told that they didn't have any information on me. (Jennifer assured me when I spoke with her later that day that she had given then all the information they needed). Steve, which I found out is suppose to be the supervisor, felt for some reason he needed to raise his voice towards me while giving his welcome aboard speech.
I asked about trailer parking and Steve said we don't have any. Jennifer told me about overflow parking available if needed. Steve didn't mention anything about overflow parking, just said we don't have any.
To make a long story short, I went in and complained to the manager. He seemed concerned. I told him about the two security guards attitude. I asked him about trailer parking which my host told me was available, and if there wasn't, is there other trailer parking available which my host told me there was. He asked did they (the security idiots) give you a list of overflow parking available, I said no. He said let me go out and get you one.
Again I was very happy with the unit and Jennifer as my host!
What was disgusting was dealing with the two idiots at the front gate when I checked in.
Jeff M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
After reading the past reviews, we were a little concerned about what we may be walking into. After we arrived we realized that either the cleanliness issue mentioned in prior reviews were taken care of or were not picky/petty. We had no issues with the place whatsoever. If you’re looking for a 5star Taj Mahal place, this is not it. If you’re looking for a decent size place for 4 adults in a nice community then this is it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Jodi T.
21 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cudjoe Fun
Enjoyed our stay. The home was nice & comfortable for our group of 4 adults. Venture Out is a nice park, people were friendly as were the security staff. Location of house is convenient to entrance & short walk to awesome pool. Our contact Jennifer was in touch as needed & responded very quickly to a lighting issue. Ate at many great places nearby including No Name Pub, Boondocks, Kikis Sandbar, Boardwalk, Morning Joint, & Mangrove Mamas, & 2 times at our favorite Tonios Seafood Shack. Not alot to do in the area without driving but close 2 Key West. Overall a good option.
Jodi T.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
4/10 Poor
Jayne B.
10 Feb 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs attention
The house is in serious need of a thorough cleaning. I have pictures if anyone is interested.
Jayne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Cathy M.
1 Feb 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cudjoe Key
When we checked in we were turned away at the gate because it was 2:00 and check in was 3:00. They wouldnt even let us sit by the pool.
The manufactured home was in a good locaton and on a canal. It needed many repairs and deep cleaning. Window and door screens were ripped and towel rack was falling off the wall. I would not stay here again. We actually left 2 days early.
Cathy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
Wayne H.
19 Jan 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Won’t go there again
Not very clean, very poorly stocked kitchen, nothing explaining anything about the property.
Wayne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
steve l.
6 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
343 had good water pressure for the shower
Used this place as home base for other activities. Everything was fine. We installed a new air filter for the AC furnace as they had an extra one on standby. The Old one needed replaced. Community is clean. Ppl very nice. Amenities well kept. This unit could use some love here and there, perhaps a thorough deep cleaning but it was fine and comfortable to stay in It’s not fancy but we didn’t need or expect fancy. And We recommend it.
steve l.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Donna M.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Florida Keys with friends
We stayed in Cudjoe key for 5 nightsat Venture Out properties. The place is very big but not overly crowded. The salt water pool was very refreshing. The only thing I wish we knew was that there was another fee we needed to pay when we checked in. I thought the payment we made to the owner of the property was all we needed to pay.