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

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A coastal residential area with a paved driveway, a garage, and a view of the ocean.
A sunset over a calm sea with gentle waves.
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A pool area with blue and white lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a view of the beach.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Saint Joe Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Bunk Bedroom

4 Single Beds

2nd Floor Gulf-Front King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Gulf-Front King Master Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Street-side King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Hall Bathroom

2nd Floor Hall Bath

2nd Floor Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1550589vb
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 indicated that 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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Port St. Joe Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 28 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 29 min drive - 37.5 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home?

As of 14 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage By the Sea: Don't Book a House- Book a Home! Stunning beachfront home on 26 September 2026 start from NZ$10,252, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Beacon Hill Park and Saint Joe Beach. Mexico Beach and Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fahr J.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at the house. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback lets us know that we are succeeding. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

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
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

randie g.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location. The house was nice. Our only problem was the trash was left all week long from the previous renters. It stunk and caused flies all around the pool. We called several times and were told it would be picked up. It never was. Unfortunately the trash sits next to the pool. Every time we went downstairs we had to deal with the flies and stench. When we left it was still sitting there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
We are so sorry that your trash was not handled. We hire people specifically to pull the trash to the road for you and then return them to the house after the trash truck has been by. Also, the cans are normally kept street-side of the house which prevents the problems at the pool that you faced. This is not what our guests should expect - ever!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great house!

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Marie C.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in the perfect location! It was so easy to get the kids and gear to the beach. The house is beautiful and perfect for families. The kitchen is well stocked and it made cooking for 10 people a breeze. We would love to come back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Charming Rental House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 10 first stayed at Cottage By the Sea in July of 2019 and absolutely loved it. The towns of Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach were trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, and therefore we were happy to be there to support their efforts. The house was perfect for our needs. The pool was small, but our grandkids loved it. We decided to book the house again for the summer of 2020, but COVID changed those plans for that summer, but we did get to come back in July of 2021. Once again, we weren’t disappointed. We loved the addition of the bar area down by the pool the new owners had added. We thought we would plan on booking the house again for next summer but when we got online to do so, found that the weekly rent would be increased by about $5000! I’m sorry, but such a drastic increase in just one year is insane, so even though we loved it, we will be looking elsewhere.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Great time even with the rain

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately we picked a week that had tropicals rains. However, this did not prevent our family from having a great time. Being right on the beach, it was easy to go out whenever the sun did come out. The location and the property were outstanding. We really enjoyed the bar area including a small refrigerator and seating area around the pool. The two balconies were the perfect place to relax and enjoy the site and sounds of the beach. The house was beautifully decorated and was well equipped. The master shower could use a little extra cleaning and a water spigot outside of the gate coming back from the beach would prevent a lot of sand being brought into the pool area. Wish we were still there right now. Would love to return to this property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M A.

Fabulous Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottage by the Sea was a beautiful home; everything and more than we expected! We especially enjoyed the covered patio/porch by the pool. The home was emaculate, had a well-stocked kitchen, and beds were comfortable! There was one small plumbing issue while we were there. We called Cape and Coast and it was taken care of within a few hours ( rocket fast service ) ! (The Market on 5th Street was a great resource for anything we needed.)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Cottage by the Sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was as nice as advertises and perfectly located for a quiet vacation. Heated pool is a real plus for cooler nights. The owner was available and very helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samarra D.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Cottage by the Sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great vacation home for a family of all ages. Very clean, well stocked, beach was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim S.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Great stay at Cottage by the Sea!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice and well appointed. The view and proximity to the beach are excellent. Mexico Beach is still suffering with many businesses still closed. St Joe is a short ride for additional options. We would definitely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Amazing Stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved this property! The house is beautiful, and layout is fantastic! Upon arrival, the house was well-stocked and very clean. After a long drive, we couldn’t have asked for more. Check in and out on the mobile app made the process quick and saved a ton of time since we didn't have to travel to an office. The beach is beautiful and proximity is one of the closest we have experienced. We hope to come back again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trish T.

Loved it!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was beautiful and super clean. Enjoyed the views from both decks. The pool was also wonderful to have after being in the beach. Have to say that Cape and Coast was awesome to work with—always friendly and helpful.

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