The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!

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A white, ornate cabinet with multiple shelves, each containing various kitchenware and decorative items.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a white fence, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A residential street with houses, a gravel driveway, and palm trees.
A kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, wooden flooring, and a white countertop.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a large TV, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Jacksonville Beach Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Place, Atlantic Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northeast Florida Beaches
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

GREAT ROOM

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Jacksonville Beach

Located in Oceanfront, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. TPC Sawgrass and Jacksonville Beach Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cradle Creek Preserve and Dutton Island Preserve. Ready for a night out? Consider Lynch's Irish Pub and The Local. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Jacksonville Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SeaWalk Pavillion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Northeast Florida Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oceanfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lynch's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sago Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hoptinger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casa Marina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,528, 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.

How much is parking at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! located?

Located in Oceanfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Atlantic Beach, Beaches Arts Center and Lynch's Irish Pub. Jacksonville Beach Pier and SeaWalk Pavillion are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable & thoughtfully appointed. Great Location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the cottage was so comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was in a great location for walking to the beach, very close and convenient! Decor was a really cute shabby chic! The grill was actually clean, so we were able to use it, which was great. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. Close to the beach. Clean and well stocked. Unfortunately we were in area due to needing medical care but would most definitely return for vacay if/when possible! Host very responsive, attentive!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in good location. Chris was extremely welcoming and accommodating for us and our pup. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location, and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this cottage! In a great location and just steps to the beach! It was so charming and clean. I loved that even though it was right by the beach, it wasn’t in a heavy traffic area, so getting around on a bike was easy. I had a question for Chris the day I got there and she was very quick to respond. Would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner had flowers and treats for me when I arrived. Cottage is aforable, very pleasant to stay in.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whale was an adorble nest! The host thought of everything and the location-just step from the beach was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite/ great location/ tv steam great / private backyard/ beach very close
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed for a few days, very nice! Very close to beach, can see the ocean from living room and front deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, everything as advertised. Very easy communication with the owner. We had a great New Year's.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Wonderful place. Has everything you need and so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, convenient spot.

Steps from the beach and a stroll to local restaurants and bars. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The beach cottage

Great property in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

Loved staying at The Whale Cottage! Really cute inside and out with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Comfortable bed, great spaces to relax and the welcome touches were so appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage!

We felt right at home here and the location was perfect. The owner was so kind and helpful with all questions and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whale House

Perfect location perfect size perfect host
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! It was the perfect size for my husband and me. Offered everything we needed for a weekend get-away, and the proximity to the beach was great.Highly recommend The Refinery for a nice dinner out. It is 1/2 block from the house, so the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Adorable cottage with a great location. Just a block from the beach and could hear the waves from our patio. Could walk to a wide variety of restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really like this place. Walked to the beach with my dog. Walked to restaurant across street. You can walk to the pier and other restaurants. The house is quite and I felt safe. The little porch out front is nice to sit with our dog. There is a shared space in back with grill, but I just used front porch. It was very relaxing. The picture with table top the stop sign is the beach access. This is very close and easy drive to get to MAYO clinic.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

It is a block from the beach Restaurants walkable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way. The cottage felt like our own private retreat and our Westie/Poo appreciated having free range of the yard too. We were a block from the beach and walkable distance to shops and restaurants. The fresh flowers and pecan cookies were a warm welcome and much enjoyed. Cannot say enough good things. A great place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach cottage

Loved loved this cottage. Perfect. Had everything that we needed. Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Location and amenities exceeded our expectations. This was our first time staying in this area and we are looking forward to returning. The fresh flowers upon our arrival was a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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