Faraway Inn

The manager and staff (Shelly and Julie) make this lovely spot by the sea a special place to bring family, friends and pets to enjoy the Cedar Key area. We come back here every time we come to Cedar Key for the friendly banter, super clean rooms and the quaint property. Thanks Ladies!!!

Love this place, been coming here for years. Have our next visit booked for March
Staff is outstanding, they make sure you get what you need
Last time they got us a golf cart at a very reasonable price to move around
we bring out lil boat and enjoy the waters,
If you like nice little sweet clams Cedar Key is heaven, best anywhere !!
This is one of our favorite destinations in Florida, we live in Tampa
They seem to have everything you need, including peaceful place to relax

So stinking adorable! Hosts are super nice, some of the rooms are literally RIGHT on the water. Super cold AC, comfy beds. Just everything you could ask for in a charming inn.

Cute artsy place that is very pet friendly. They are not a suze, breed or number limiting place, which is very nice for a two big dig family! They are up front with their per pet per day fee. The island is also very pet friendly with bag pickup stations throughout. Several restaurants are also pet friendly on their outside decks.
We also loved that they have a lot avaliable for their guests as part of the room including: kayaks, canoe, bikes, grills, coolers, life vests (including dogs) DVD’s and games. You can also rent golf carts for a fee. Our dogs loved riding around on the golf cart. For us, it was, well worth the rental fee. Rooms are small, but manageable.
What we were a little suprised on is that the room rate was only for one guest, there was an additional fee per night for spouse. Would have rather seen a rate for two occupants in the listed price. I could see charging more if over two occupants. Minor issue, and it could have been listed on the site and we overlooked it when booking.
All staff were very friendly. They were warm and welcoming. We really enjoyed or few day getaway, thank you!

I called today to politely inquire about a one night reservation as the website states: «We can occasionally accommodate one night stays on weekends when either Friday or Saturday are already booked». Motel Room 8 showed possible availability and said to call. Whoever I spoke to was so rude for absolutely no reason. I suppose they do not think they have to be nice to people because they stay booked up? Well, I know I will never stay here or advise anyone else to. Who acts that way towards someone they do not even know… just rude abrasive and condescending. Here’s a tip– Do not put possible one night weekend stays on your site and then basically tell people they are stupid to ask. Wow…

Spent a week in Cedar Key and stayed the Faraway Inn. It’s right on the water. The sunsets were fantastic. The room came with a fridge, toaster, coffee maker and microwave. That helped us to save on food! You can borrow movies, books, cards, board games, etc. from the office. Everything is literally walking distance from the hotel. There are a number of things to do and see in town and also things to do that are within a few miles drive from Cedar Key.
Everyone at this hotel was very nice. There’s a beautiful courtyard to sit in and enjoy the quiet. And there is a hotel cat that is very friendly.

My wife and i just stayed at the Faraway Inn for two days. We absolutely loved it. We stayed in cottage #1 and had an amazing gulf view from the bedroom and living room. Cedar key is a very quiet nice town that reminds me of «Old Florida.» the staff was extremely friendly and helped us setup the kayaks. We visited the abandoned island Atsena Otie and took a trail to the cemetery and back. A lot if history here. On the kayak trip back we saw dolphins right near our boat. All in all Faraway I believe is the most convenient and enjoyable place to stay in the area. We will be back again for sure!

Great place, Julie and Stacey, make the place island friendly, highly recomend

Throwback. Comfortable. Wonderful sunsets on the large covered porch with swings. Clean and quaint. Reminds me of the Florida Keys back in the 1970s. Could not be more Pet Friendly. Provided our dog with a dog biscuit and Faraway Dog collar upon arrival. Unfortunately we were on a short stay but enjoyed our stay and the amenities were great, free kayak/​bikes for guests to use, and it was right next to the water. Maybe 1 foot above the ocean. You can bike or walk everywhere you need or want to go on Cedar Key from the inn. Really perfect for a short stay for 2 people. The room was definitely cleaned and looked like someone’s guest bedroom. Small table and dining chairs for 2. Small refrigerator but have an ice chest. Microwave and toaster and cabinet with dishes like the cabin you once had at the lake if you are from another area. It is not central airconditioning and not the Ritz maid service. It’s like I said like the Florida keys were in the 1970s.

We stayed here for a night but definitely wished we could’ve stayed longer! We arrived without reservations and the office was already closed, but there was a sign to call if anyone comes after office hours. We called and in about 10 minutes, Oliver comes to set us up with a room. He offered us a deal on one of the rooms and it was great! The efficiency rooms have one double bed, TV, shower, small kitchen in one room, and a dresser. Really perfect for a short stay for 2 people. The room was definitely cleaned and looked like someone’s guest bedroom. The bed had a foam mattress topper, so super soft!
The amenities were great, free kayak/​bikes for guests to use, and it was right next to the water. Also a large porch to watch the sunset.
There’s also cottages too for large groups, and just as cute!
Run by husband and wife and their cute Calico, Turtle! Pet friendly was just the icing on top, really wished I had brought my dog on the trip!
The outside décor is very whimsical and fun, lots of gnomes and fairies everywhere!

If you live in Gainesville, Faraway Inn is the best place you will ever find for a convenient and awesome vacation. Only an hour’s drive from town, Faraway Inn is a cozy and convenient waterfront mecca, complete with porch swings overlooking the Gulf. The cottage we stayed at was like home; a full kitchen, a VCR (with a great movie library in the main office), a radio and record player, a big refrigerator, and a private patio. The owners grow fresh herbs, from basil to rosemary, which they encourage guests to enjoy if they like to cook (I do). The local (gourmet) market is just two blocks away. A couple blocks further down, enjoy the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market with fresh veggies/​fruit, or grab some fresh seafood from one of the specialty shops. The room fee includes free access to bikes, canoes and kayaks. «Downtown» Cedar Key is a five minute walk away. Cats and dogs are welcome for a small fee. I can’t say enough great things about Faraway Inn. It’s worth the price. Give it a try.