Oystertown Cottage

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A yellow cottage with a white picket fence, surrounded by palm trees and a garden.
A narrow hallway with a shower curtain, a door with a brown blind, a small white shelf with a green and red container, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A dining area with a table set for four, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A covered patio area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a small garden with palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near John Gorrie State Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, this holiday home is in the city centre. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Orman House Historic State Park and St. George Lighthouse. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.
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Map
Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Downtown Books & Purl - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John Gorrie State Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪High Five Dive Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oystertown Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Oystertown Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oystertown Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oystertown Cottage located?

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, this holiday home is steps away from Downtown Books & Purl and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this comfy bungalow!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Super convenient, and we'd love to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time staying at the Oystertown cottage. Apalach was a very friendly town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage so close to DT but quiet. Easy to get to. Pet friendly fenced yard. Comfortable. Nice landscaping for sitting on the porch and having coffee in the morning or cocktail in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Effortless. Great location. Everything you need is there. Bring your own toiletries and food/drink and you are set. Great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful property perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s an old historic cottage that’s got lots of charm and some nice updates! The stay was comfortable and the area is quiet at night. It’s a close walk to restaurants and morning coffee. Really look forward to coming back again! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Clean, beautiful cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great spot in a quaint town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thanks for staying with us Tammie. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. We could walk to shopping and restaurant district. Apalachicola is a laid-back destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was ideal for shopping and dining in downtown Apalachicola.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage and location!

Great little cottage with all we could ask for. Easy access to town and the beaches. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old cottage, quaint. It was quiet and in a peaceful neighborhood within walking distance to town.It had everything we needed, but if you are going to cook while staying you may want to bring cooking spray, napkins and hand soap for the bathroom. We’d stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Oystertown Cottage

This property is always a pleasure to stay. Location is great, property is always perfect place to stay! This was our fourth stay and have always enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My favorite place EVER!!!

My third stay and can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is and the host is absolutely amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Lori please come back soon! Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Always enjoy Apalachicola
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places to visit. We try to come at least once a year. It’s perfectly situated, has wonderful amenities and a spectacular garden area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay at Oystertown!

This was our 2nd stay at the home and enjoyed every minute of it! Great for a couples weekend getaway and proximity to everything is superb. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks for staying with us, Michael. If you decide to come back again, let me know when you make the reservation that it’s your third visit. You’ll find a bottle of wine waiting for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

This was our second time staying here and it was just as good as the first. Super cute and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great property and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot close to downtown perfect for my husband and me.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for exploring Apalachicola

This is a great spot to enjoy Apalachicola. The cottage has everything you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and quiet

This is a cute cottage, well appointed and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Birthday Weekend

This is our third time staying in the Oyster Town Cottage for my birthday weekend. We love this property, perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

We wife and I enjoyed our recent stay. The cottage has everything you need for your visit to Apalachicola. We loved the proximity to the central business district.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
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