Mermaid's Landing Cottages

For those wishing to escape to a simpler place and time, Mermaids Landing offers affordable cottage accommodation in a serene setting reminiscent of old Florida. Nine quaint cracker-style cottages painted in colorful beach hues stand at the waters edge or beneath the shade of giant cedar trees. Built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the cottages have been updated with the comfort of modern amenities while retaining many of their original features such as painted wood floors and natural yellow pine paneling. Located in the unique island community of Cedar Key, Mermaids Landing overlooks a shallow bay sheltered by the grassy shores of small uninhabited islands. Our guests find it to be a great place to kayak, watch the sunrise over the water or shore birds feeding in the evening. Cedar Key is connected to the mainland by a narrow land bridge and boasts a delightful combination of breathtaking natural location, historic charm and relaxed artistic chic. With only about 700 local residents, the town spends its week days in sleepy seclusion but comes alive on the weekend when the population swells with visitors.