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Property grounds
Interior
A heated pool
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe Beach, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Hill Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Beacon Hill Park and Saint Joe Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .With a stay at this Port St. Joe holiday home, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Mexico Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Park.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 32 min drive - 37.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill Mercantile & Social - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bear Coastal - ‬5 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.

Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home

New Build, Upscale, Gulf Front with Private Pool
Looking for premium accommodations with a private pool, private beach access and ability to see the beach as well as the Gulf from your rental, then you have found it all in COTTAGE BY THE SEA! There are no tall dunes blocking the view of this beautiful Gulf-front home. You can sit on either of the decks and watch the kids play on the beach. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this gulf front vacation home on the south cape accommodates 10.

This home also features an open concept main living level, with a beautiful and well-stocked kitchen with granite counters and white stainless appliances. Different family members supporting different sports teams? Not a problem! There is a flat-screen TV provided in each bedroom. Cottage by the Sea is a newly built home and with high end finishing's.

Looking for adventure during your stay at Cottage by the Sea? Your reservation includes $250 worth of adventure gear rental, delivery fee may apply. Whether your adventure is sitting under an umbrella on the white-sandy beaches, biking, or fishing from a kayak in the Bay, this $250 credit towards your vacation gear rental will ensure you have the adventure you seek. You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival.

LAYOUT:

1st Floor
- Parking for 4 Cars
- Charcoal Acorn Grill
- Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower
- Private Pool ~ 19 x 9, can be heated for an additional fee.
- House Entry with Electronic Lock

2nd Floor
- Large Living Area with 55-Inch TV
- Gourmet Kitchen with Built-in Grill and Griddle Function
- Large Unique Dining Table with Built-in Bench Seating on One Aide and Chair Seating on the Other
- Access to Main Level Gulf-Front Deck
- Kids Bunk Room with 2 Built-in Extra Long Twin over Twin Bunks
- Full Bath via Hall Access

3rd Floor
- Gulf-Front King Master Bedroom with En Suite Bath
- Gulf-Front King Bedroom with Access to Hall Bath
- Private Access to Top Level Gulf-Front Screened Porch
- Street Side King Bedroom with Access to Hall Bath
- Stackable Washer and Dryer

This Home Accommodates 10.

Bed Count: 3 King x 4 Twin.

Bringing a pet or want pool heat? That can be arranged for additional fees (please note that pool heat will only raise the water temperature 10 degrees above the outside temperature). Please check with us on size and number limits for pets. No events allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or that require a chaperone. We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters.

*Upon booking guests are asked to sign our rental agreement and send ID verification*

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,755 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home?

Yep, Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home is on Saint Joe Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, scuba diving and water tubing.

Does Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home have a pool?

Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home has a heated pool and a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home?

No, Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fahr J., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at the beach

The house was great. Amazing location right on the beach. Pool with a beach view is really nice. Plenty of chairs, beach toys and gear. Outdoor shower next to the pool is convenient when coming off the beach. Close to shops and restaurants in both Mexico Beach and Port St Joe. Our kids loved it. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T., Sandy Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing and peaceful

10 family members and a dog all meet up here in mexico beach for a family vacation. , comfortable stay, beach is amazing, water was warm. pool was cool and refreshing. This is a great place to go if you are looking to chill on the beach, lots of food trucks with great food, DG down the street has everything you need. only complaint is ants around the pool where a pain. all restraunts closed on tuesday night if your not preperad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was awesome. We have a wonderful family vacation.

The property was great. Traffic wasn't bad to pull out in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Overall we had a great stay and loved the house. It was perfect for our teenagers and adults as well as our fur babies. My only complaint is the lack of knowledge that the management company has regarding some of the ammenities of the property. For example, prior reviews mentioned to not use the $250 credit to rent corn hole or a paddle board. So I called and asked the management company if they could confirm what "toys" were at the house. All they said was whatever is on the listing is all they know. I called another time to see if they had a Keurig. I had the same answer. Needless to say we arrived and the house had cornhole, a paddle board and a Keurig. They also had a lot of other items you could use. Like beach chairs, boogie boards, and a bocce set. They even had some free weights you could use for exercising. Like I said this was our only complaint and can easily be fixed by updating the listing. Another thing that should be mentioned in the listing is the beautiful veterans park that is right across the street. This was a great place for us to walk our dogs and there is a nice playground for kids. So families that are coming you don't have to go far to let your kids burn some energy in the park. We loved Port St Joe and will be back to rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the sea

Nice beach not crowded. Care was taken to decorate the unit. It was landscaped better than others. 3rd year in a row we visited the area and will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beachfront house!

This was our first time to Port St. Joe and it was amazing! We loved the house and being able to walk right out to the beach was perfect. We enjoyed the much slower pace of the area as we usually go to Destin. Never again! We will be back to this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy B., Kentucky, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Family Vacation for 7+

Our stay At Cottage By The Sea was very nice. Our group included 7 adults and 1 infant. The bedroom situation was adequate...3 king bedrooms on the top floor, 1 bedroom with two twin bunk beds on main floor. Navigating the stairs 50 times daily was tiring (for those of us middle age LOL) & would be very difficult for someone handicapped or elderly. But we managed nicely. Would have liked to have had a few extra blankets in bedrooms. The weather was mostly terrible; lots of storms. I think we only had 2 good days of sun (out of 7). We found a couple of puzzles and one full deck of cards, which we put to good use. Would've been nice to have been able to sit outside & enjoy the rain storms but the balconies were too narrow to sit outside without getting drenched. The pool was a nice feature to have but too cold to use on the the first day because of the storms. We called the property manager immediately after arrival & they gave us instructions on turning on the pool heater. They added the prorated charge to our credit card. It was worth the extra charge! The kitchen was fully stocked. There is a Piggly Wiggly grocery store about 15 minutes away. We ate breakfast, lunch, & some dinners at home. A few dinner meals we ate out. Quatro Locos Tacos & Cantinos, as well as Dagwoods, both in Port St Joe, we're great. The Rib Crib toward Callaway was amazing. The home had several beach towels for use but only provided 1 bath towel per guest. One of the few negatives about the house... at one point, a large bug (possibly a roach) ran out from under the couch. That was the only time we saw a bug of any kind. The guy from the bug company came to spray 1 day afterwards but because we had two dogs inside the house at the time, the friend who was on our trip with us declined to have him spray. We appreciated being able to bring our 2 dogs w/ us. Once you book the property, you're given $250 towards renting beach gear. 250 will not get much so we rented an additional $300 worth of gear (a kayak which held 3 people, a paddle board, and a corn hole set).Plus we packed several floats, etc). The gear we had purchased was delivered before we arrived but I was very disappointed to see that the property already had a corn hold set, floats, and a paddle/surf board on site. That would've saved us several hundred dollars. The VRBO description did not include those items. Overall, our stay was great. I would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We loved every part of it, it was amazing for families with small children!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED IT!!

We had a wonderful time! Lovely property in a great location!! The beach and pool were absolutely perfect!! Our entire family enjoyed the week and felt very much at home. Thank you for being such gracious hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Weatherford

Liked: Cleanliness

Lucky

We were at this wonderful property during the threat of Elisa hurricane-it missed Mexico Beach. We had rain and ocean wasn’t pretty, but the Seclusion of Cottage by the sea made up for the off and on rain. We had 5 adults & 4 preteens and everyone was more than comfortable. The property had everything we needed. Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

We loved staying here for our annual family beach trip! The property is gorgeous and well maintained. Our kids LOVED the bunk room. The adults favorite spot was on the bottom floor hanging out around the bar and pool. Such a unique and fun space! Only thing we would change is the busy highway right by the driveway. Of course, this is out of the owners control so we still gave all 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samarra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in Mexico Beach

We absolutely loved this house! Perfect getaway for families. Calm waters and easy access to the beach. Just walk right out your back door! Pool and outside shower help keep sand out of the house. Beautifully decorated interior with stunning deck views of the evening sunset. Quick drive to local grocery stores, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Sulligent, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST vacation home we have stayed in.

Love the Mexico Beach area. The house was the perfect place to stay. Right on the beach PLUS it has it’s own private pool. House was really clean and kitchen well stocked. Beds were comfortable and outdoor porches were so nice to just sit and enjoy being at the beach. We will definitely return next year to the wonderful beach vacation home !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

Vacation with my husband and my sister. The house was exactly as advertised. Beds were comfortable. A/C worked incredibly well. Kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of bath towels. The pool at the end of the day was awesome. All in all, a wonderful vacation. We missed visiting Port St. Joe / Mexico Beach last year because of the hurricane the year before. I was very glad to get back to this quiet oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The property was nice. There was a problem with the sub-floor at the back door on the main level. The sub-floor seems to have rotted and you will sink about six inches of step on the area. I sent an email reporting the problem. The property is nice Its beachfront with plenty of room. The area is nice and not crowded. Will stay in Port St Joe again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020