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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a small deck area with chairs and cushions, and a building with a sliding glass door.
A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with four chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, a door, and a view of the sea through a balcony.
A waterfront property with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4865 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Summerland Key

This vacation home is a short stroll from Venture Out Keys and Venture Key. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Sugarloaf Key - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Florida Keys Beaches - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Upper Sugarloaf Sound - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Boondocks Grille & Draft House - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Lower Sugarloaf Sound - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boondock's Grille & Drafthouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Morning Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Square Grouper Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House of the Rising Sun - VO479

VO479
Spectacular Oceanfront Panoramic Views!
55' Seawall w/ Whips- A Boater's Paradise!Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views from this beautiful stilted 2Bd/2Ba vacation home that is fully equipped with all your vacation needs! Features a sprawling 55' concrete seawall! Perfect for the boaters who need quick access to the ocean or gulf. Dock amenities include dock posts, cleats, boat whips, swim ladder, water hose and fish cleaning table. Now includes 2 bikes, 2 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle-board!

You will need to sign a release of Liability with Waterfront Keys Realty, and they will give you the keys for the water toys!

Upstairs on the second level, you will be lured in by the views! The main living area is surrounded by glass doors to maximize the views, from the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean, color changing sunrise skies to romantic star clustered moonlit nights. From the main living area leads to an open patio with table and chairs to relax and enjoy life! Living room features a flat screen television with expanded cable and FREE in house Wireless internet, comfortable recliner chair. Dining room features seating for four with two barstools for additional seating. The kitchen features full line of appliances and private balcony off the kitchen. The master bedroom has a view of the ocean with a comfortable king size bed with flat screen television, access to the deck and private full size shower. Guest bedroom features a queen bed, closest storage, and full size bathroom.

Outdoors on the lower deck you will find that the open air covered porch is the place to be....seated on one of the four lounge chairs or enjoying the Florida Keys Cuisine at the dining table that seats six. Cook your catch on the BBQ grill and make great memories with your family and friends.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning, washer, dryer, ceiling fans, FREE WIFI, Dishwasher, Microwave and Views...Views....Views!

SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED, NO SMOKING, NO PETS,
7 DAY MINIMUM LOBSTER SEASON, FREE WIFI IN REC HALL,
OVERFLOW PARKING IS NOT GUARANTEED. IT IS A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE LOT AND CANNOT BE RESERVED AHEAD OF TIME.
VO REGISTRATION FEE is $125**DUE UPON ARRIVAL CASH OR CC ONLY. PAID DIRECTLY TO VENTURE OUT WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 865 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Venture Out charges a $125 registration fee upon arrival paid via cash or cc only.

https://ventureoutcondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Renter-Rules-Packet-2.24.25.pdf

Only 1 vehicle is allowed at/under the unit at any time. Other vehicles MUST park on the street during the day and pay for overflow at night.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

93693

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Summerland Key, a short 14-minute walk from Venture Out Keys and also 14 minutes on foot from Venture Key. You'll also find Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, an ocean view in some house, as well as a hot tub.

Does House of the Rising Sun - VO479 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does House of the Rising Sun - VO479 have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Key West Intl. Airport (EYW), which is 21.1 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon), which is located 29 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at House of the Rising Sun - VO479?

Yes, every house at House of the Rising Sun - VO479 comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

House of the Rising Sun - VO479 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a great community and location in the Keys. Wonderful trip, we will be back. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Everything was outdated and wasn't mentioned of what you had to bring as in laundry detergent, dish soap things like that.Also, the cooling of the house you had to keep it at a high temperature.Had some trouble with the sliding screens sticking while trying to open them.The only best thing for that rental was the location of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

We rented a boat, fished and snorkeled. Really enjoyed the patio right on the sea wall. One of the best parts of property was the stunning view of the morning sunrise!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Enjoyable location

Property was a great location right on the water,check in was easy. House needed some updates but overall was a good property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Location Location Location

Beautiful views. Close to great restaurants, boating, activities etc. We rode bikes, played tennis and swam. Great visit all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

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

Perfect view

Clean but needs updating. Outside was ideal with the deck,beautiful view, and covered parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Cudjoe 5th Year fishing trip

Great location, everyone is friendly and it so peaceful. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset. It’s always an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

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

Loved this property!

Don't think twice about this place. It's awesome. Everything you could ask for and then some. Views and location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney C.

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

NWF to Key West

Place was great and mostly what we expected. Utilizing the water behind the condo proved to be less than expected as it’s a no wake zone for boats to pass so we had to regroup for other water plans during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin S.

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

Family 2023

We return to Venture Out each year and look forward to the next visit each time. The Waterfront Keys group were the managers of this property and I cannot thank them enough for how we were treated. The golf cart rental inside the park is also awsome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Faye Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, clearer explanation of WiFi password, keys for paddleboards or kayaks would have been nice. Tiny Ants were all over kitchen even though we did not have any food. Beds were comfortable (bed skirt was dirty. We also could have used more towels there was only two sets per bathroom, without any detergent to use for required laundry wash.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Another awesome stay in venture out

We had a fantastic time at our vacation rental. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and just love it. The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully suplied for anything we may have needed. We especially loved the view and the extras that come with the house. The 2 bikes (tires are a little flat though), 2 kayaks and 2 paddleboards are an awesome addition. We used them every day and it was just so easy to use them right behind the house. Just remember to sign the paperwork to use them at check in, we forgot to ask and had to go back. There is a great outdoor table under the house to sit at for meals but stay in the shade. We spent most of our time fishing and caught tons of fish. Love the neighborhood, everyone is so friendly and short drive to key west. My only disappointment (no fault of the owners) was that the pool normally is open till 11pm and security was closing it at dusk. They made an excuse about the lighting when we asked but the lights seemed to be working fine when we drove by at night. The hot tub area also seemed to be closed but we didn't try to use it anyway since it was so hot every day. A swim and dip the hot tub would have been great after getting home from dinner at night but due to the early closure we couldn't take advantage of that. Other than that, our stay was pretty awesome and we would certainly come back again. Big thanks to the owners who seemed to have thought of everything that we could have needed to make our trip enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bonnie G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not even close to what was described!

This was our first time staying on Cudjoe Key. Venture Out seemed like a great community with great amenities. I was a bit hesitant based on the required 125 registration fee that we were told had to be paid at the guard gate upon arrival, we decided to do it since the amenities promised looked great on the listing. The location of the unit is great with direct waterfront views. The unit is very worn and dirty. The furniture, in some cases, is worn, dirty, broken. The kitchen cabinets, closets are dirty and dusty. Mold in the main shower. The pots and pans are worn, stained and the cookies sheets were not clean. In general, the unit needs paint and updating. One of the two bikes had a flat tire so we were a bike short. We tried to inflate it but the tube had a hole.The outdoor area is uninviting and the cushions look worn and chairs are broken.We were informed that there was construction in the community and that they are updating fiber optics. The pool was closed everyday until 4:30pm with no notice to us prior to our stay. We had to go to the guard shack to find out why.I contacted the property management and they responded saying they were sorry for the inconvenience but that there was no recourse or compensation for not having access to the biggest amenity at Venture Out. Very impersonal and unacceptable guest service. We will not return to Venture Out and do not recommend this property. See pictures to back up my comments.
Kitchen cabinet
Yuck
Dust and dirt in drawers
Everything is just thrown in the cabinets
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Blaire B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location, However a Few Issues

Location was great, however this VRBO did not appear as listed. - Check in was fine, however after booking we learned there was an additional security deposit prior to even entering the gate. - This listing specified we would have a functioning washer and dryer. This was not the case, it was broken. We were told to get quarters from the security gate (would only sell us a roll of quarters) and use one of the laundromats on the property. That we had to pay for. The listing was not accurate. - Kayaks were locked up, didn’t know we had to get the key to unlock them from a property management group located in the resort, which was closed when we found out. I drove over the next day to get the key. They provided the wrong key, had to wait until they drove over with the correct key. Then when pulled the kayaks out, one had a 4 inch gash in the side and was full of water. The other was beat up, missing a drain plug, but useable. Either way, the listing was not accurate. - Bikes were rusted out, seats duct taped, handle bars loose. - There was considerable mold around the bathroom vent. And thick dust cover both bathroom light vents. - We paid a cleaning fee when booking. Upon arrival we were told we had to wash all linens and towels (now at the laundromat). Not to leave any dishes in the sink or dishwasher. Not to leave any trash inside. What exactly is the cleaning fee for; if we are stripping beds, washing all linens, washing putting away dishes, and taking out all trash?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023