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Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub

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Exterior
Exterior
Fully equipped kitchen
Stainless steel appliances and pot or single cup coffee in chef's kitchen
Spacious open concept with plenty of seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mexico Beach Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Hallway bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub

*June and July require 7 day booking Saturday - Saturday*

✨ Starfish Cottage | 4BR Waterfront Home w/ Dock, Pool & Steps to Beach!

Relax, explore, and make lasting memories at this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath canal-front cottage in the sought after Waterside Village, just steps from the powdery white sands and crystal-clear waters of Mexico Beach, Florida.

🌅 Prime Location
Perfectly situated across the street from the beach, Starfish Cottage offers stunning views from three private balconies. Spend your mornings watching the sun rise or your evenings taking in unforgettable sunsets on the beach.

🚤 Canalfront Perks
Bring your boat or cast a line right from the private dock! Enjoy easy water access or simply relax by the water’s edge on the boardwalk.

🏖 Family-Ready + Beach-Equipped
We’ve stocked the garage with everything you need for a fun-filled beach trip:
• Beach chairs, toys, coolers, towels, wagon
• Paddleboard, bikes, and fishing gear
• Pack 'n Play for little ones

🎮 Indoor Fun for All Ages
The upstairs loft is filled with games to keep kids (and adults!) entertained, plus a 60" smart TV in the cozy living area for movie nights.

🍽 Chef-Ready Kitchen
Whip up delicious meals in the fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances, coffee maker (pods + pot), toaster, and plenty of cookware. Dine together at the table for 6 or at the island with seating for 3.

🛏 Comfortable Sleeping for 8
1 King bedroom
2 Queen bedrooms
1 Twin bedroom with 2 beds
New mattresses & cozy quilts ensure a great night’s sleep.

💧 Amenities Galore
Free Wi-Fi & kitchen Bluetooth speakers
Washer/dryer & hair dryers
Access to gated community pool & hot tub
Ozone air purification between stays for safety
2-car parking (1 garage, 1 driveway)
Gated entry & exterior security cameras for peace of mind

🍤 Walk to Dining, Shopping & More
Just minutes to local restaurants, brewery, food trucks, ice cream, and charming beachside shops. No driving needed!

Book your stay at Starfish Cottage and enjoy the best of Mexico Beach – where every day feels like a vacation.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-In: 4:00 PM CST Check-Out: 10:00 AM CST Minimum renters age: 25 Max guests: 8 - primary renter must be present for entire stay.
No parties. No animals. No smoking.
Must sign rental agreement within 24 hours of booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mexico Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Waterside Village, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe. Mexico Beach Marina and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mexico Beach Park and Beacon Hill Park. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Windmark Beach - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Killer Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub located?

Located in Waterside Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Marina. Mexico Beach Park and Dog Walking Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!The house was spotless, beautifully maintained, and just a short walk from the beach—perfect location! The host was amazing and provided all the information we needed for a smooth and relaxing stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Family Vacation 2025

Great property. Very convenient, comfortable and decorated nicely. We had a family vacation that included a total of 15 family members. We rented two cottages to accommodate everyone.Lots of fun and great memories had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Perfect!

We had a great stay at Starfish Cottage. Plenty of space for our family - two grown kids and my mother in law. Check in was a breeze and the unit comes with all the beach chairs and toys you need. The dock and canal is a great bonus so we brought our jet ski. That added a whole new level to this beach trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miracle C., Blakely, Georgia

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

Great place!

Very relaxing and quite. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Wonderful location with all the comforts of home

We have stayed at Starfish Cottage twice for our family vacation. Rental is extremely clean, very well stocked with everything need to make yourself feel like you’re at home in addition to all the needed equipment for a wonderful day at the beach. The location is perfect for a day at the beach, the pool, local shopping and great food. Owner is very responsive and easy to work with. We will always stay here when visiting Mexico Beach.

10/10 Excellent

TERRI F.

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

Hidden Gem

We came down to visit our son in the Airforce and he told us to stay in Mexico Beach. This property was only a short block from the beach and had everything we needed. I usually don’t sleep well when I travel but this felt like home. It was well appointed and quiet. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell A.

Long term "Snowbird" stay in Mexico Beach FL.

The best ever!!! Knowing Kristin has been a real blessing...

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Starfish Cottage Review

Thank you so much. Home was exactly as presented. convenient location to beach, great for docking a boat, clean, comfy and beautiful. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, etc. Our family enjoyed it very much and will be back. Thank you, PM
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori Anne R.

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

Fun Family Beach Trip!

We enjoyed our stay exploring Mexico Beach! The beach house was fantastic, and incredibly spacious, providing plenty of room for everyone. The reviews we read were spot on, and the easy access to the beach was a huge plus. Kristen was great to work with, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Mexico Beach is much quieter than 30A, has lots of new construction in the area, is clean, and has some great restaurants. It will not be long for this area to be very popular. It was a great stay and will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Genni H.

Absolutely beautiful & Kristen was so great to communicate with, so kind & personable!

A little slice of heaven! We absolutely enjoyed our stay here!! The home was just as described and the lication fantastic! The pool area was great after a long day at the beach. Kristen the owner was amazing at communication. We will definitely be back! Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

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

Great location with plenty of space

This was the first time I stayed in a place not directly on the beach. However, the walk is so short it felt as though we were directly on the beach. We had an amazing time. We enjoyed the coffee shop and Mango Marleys were all an easy walk to enjoy. The home was clean and had planet of room. We really enjoyed the balconies. I plan to come back and stay here again. It was a very relaxing stay for us all.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Amazing vacation rental and location

We are a family of 8 that stayed Starfish Cottage for a week. The vacation rental was amazing. It had everything we needed and more. We really didn’t need to bring anything except our clothes and food. The host thought of everything and it was the best rental we have ever stayed in. The rental was very clean and updated. The short walk to the beach and the pool were very easy. We were worried about parking but we were able to park one car out front and one in the garage and luckily there was parking at the end of the row of homes for us to park with a short walk. The host was very responsive and we will definitely be staying here again and referring the rental to friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Amy P., Alabama

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

Great Place for a Family

House was nice & had plenty of room for our 4 Adults & 3 Children party. Everything is nice, clean & well maintained. The only small thing I had concerns about was the dock area. It had shards of wood & screws sticking up which was a concern with us & children stepping on & hurting our feet. One of the boards to the steps to the dock is loose & about to fall off which is a falling hazard. Other than that everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davis M.

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

Nice Stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Fabulous Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We brought our boat and jet skis and have a phenomenal time. Cottage was clean and well stocked - you really don’t need anything but food and clothes. Owner was amazingly quick with communication and a joy to rent from.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Amazing

From the minute we arrived to the minute we left there was nothing we needed. The house is beautifully decorated and slept my family perfect. House was fully stocked with all of our beach needs as well. I did not even use my own beach towels I had brought. Look forward to making memories next year!

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Wonderful Get-away!!

We really enjoyed out stay! The only issue we had was keeping the littles off the stairs. LOL But it was great, no issues and would recommend it highly for a family or friends to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

All you need and more!

Our family of four stayed late July and loved the space, location and amenities! We could have comfortably added another family in the home. All the kitchen supplies and beach supplies you need and more. We made use of the paddle board, fishing supplies and beach wagon. Loved the location on the canal - we saw four manatees right off the private dock! Only saw them one afternoon, so not sure if it was a rare occurrence but it was amazing. Very easy, short walk to the beach, thanks to the provided wagon. The water quality was excellent and the same as the rest of Mexico Beach (was initially worried about being close to the canal outlet). Would definitely stay here again! Kristin was amazing at communicating. Walked to Shell Shack for fresh fish, walked to coffee shop, Crazy Beach Pizza, Marina and the adorable shops. Location was PERFECTION! Pool was clean and comfortable. Mexico Beach is a gem of a town and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Everything We Didn't Know We Needed!

The house was exactly as pictured - we were very happy with the location and all amenities. The owners have thought of everything and the house is well stocked. I panicked when my kids wanted to go looking for crabs at night - I didn't pack flashlights! But of course there were some ready for us in the garage. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Brooksville

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

Great house!

Lovely property, very short walk to the beach, lots of beach chairs, beach towels and beach toys. I would recommend Starfish Cottage for your next vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Amazing accommodations for a PERFECT week!

Just bring yourself! This home has it all! We had two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and just needed a quick trip to the grocery. These owners supplied the chairs, toys and the carts to carry it all to and from the beach! Very spacious with beautiful views! Don’t let the walk across the street stop you from booking here - it was a PERFECT vacation! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaJuana B.

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

Cousins Weekend

The Starfish Cottage proved to be the perfect house for seven adult cousins of various ages to get together and enjoy each other’s company for a long weekend. The house is spacious and spread out enough over three floors that we never felt cramped or crowded. We appreciated the cleanliness of the house and enjoyed all the comforts of home while being in a beautiful beach area. On the backside of the cottage is a water canal with a boardwalk. We weren’t able to stroll around it as it is currently under repair, but once it is completed it will be nice to walk around to the pool. The Waterside Village pool is large, the water sparkling clean, and the design provided ease of entry for all ages. Our weekend proved to be a beautiful one and we enjoyed being able to walk across the highway to access the beach. The only concern with the house was the two levels of stairs that made it a little difficult for some to maneuver, but we managed them very carefully. Everyone agreed they would love to return very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Bowling Green, KY USA

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

Perfectly Appointed and Convenient

Our group of 5 very much enjoyed our recent visit to Starfish Cottage. Mexico Beach is what we were looking for with its laid-back feel and little traffic. The unit was very well furnished with all we needed for our stay. Great beach amenities as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Starfish Cottage review

This home was beautiful, well equipped, and the location was perfect for us. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui S.

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

The house was very clean and comfortable. Host has some nice amenities for enjoying the beach.

Great stay. Lovely furnishings, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds. Lot’s of stairs with no bedrooms on first floor so not for people with mobility issues. Was great for my family though. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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We purchased this home after visiting and loving the laid back nature of Mexico Beach. It offers plenty to do in the area, but not so crowded so that you can just relax! We hope you love it as much as we do! We want to make sure that you and your group have an awesome visit so please reach out if you have any questions.

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