Cottage by the Sea

We loved this house and how close it is to the beach and how quiet the area is. Definitely will be back to St. Joe!!

Kenneth P - Posted: 10/15/2024

FABULOUS house and location. We loved all of it! And the experience of working with Cape & Coast was one of the best we've ever had with a local rental company. Really top notch service.

Cary H - Posted: 10/3/2024

This home was amazing!! It has everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The bathrooms were stocked with plenty of towels. The walk to the beach is short and sweet and the pool is just right for cooling off. Will definitely be back next year.

Julie E - Posted: 8/3/2024

Beautiful house! Loved the outdoor pool with bar & shaded area. Parking was good & a lot of nice personal things provided by the owners who must be very lovely people, such as lavender spray in each room & sweet card with some sand dollars. Kitchen was well stocked. We will definitely stay at this property again!

Kerry P - Posted: 5/22/2024

Very comfortable, well equipped, well decorated, bar area was fun and the Starlink Internet worked great and the owner provided apps for streaming. It was very close to the beach as well.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/13/2023

Very comfortable, well equipped, well decorated, bar area was fun and the Starlink Internet worked great and the owner provided apps for streaming. It was very close to the beach as well.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/13/2023

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.

David - Posted: 8/9/2023

The property was great. Traffic wasn't bad to pull out in.

Lorrie - Posted: 7/3/2023

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.

Stephen - Posted: 6/25/2023

The property was great. Traffic wasn't bad to pull out in.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/18/2023

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.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/10/2023

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!

Rebecca - Posted: 6/28/2022

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!

Missy B. - Posted: 6/13/2022

We loved every part of it, it was amazing for families with small children!

Lindsay M. - Posted: 6/5/2022

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!

Donna-Marie C. - Posted: 5/29/2022

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.

Elizabeth E. - Posted: 8/7/2021

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.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/7/2021

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

Ann H. - Posted: 7/25/2021

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.

Elaine A. - Posted: 7/17/2021

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

Kim A. - Posted: 6/27/2021

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.)

Kathryn M A. - Posted: 5/1/2021

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.)

Anonymous - Posted: 5/1/2021

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.

William S. - Posted: 2/13/2021

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.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/13/2021

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.

Samarra D. - Posted: 11/8/2020

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 !!!!

Jill M. - Posted: 9/20/2020

We absolutely loved this house! Everything about the stay was amazing down to the management company! They were absolutely helpful and awesome! The house is directly on the beach which makes it great with kids. The house was very well accommodated with everything you could possibly need. The pool was the best touch after a long hot day at the beach. Thanks Cape and Coast we will be back!

Anonymous - Posted: 8/22/2020

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.

Cathy G. - Posted: 8/13/2020

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.

Becky S. - Posted: 8/1/2020

Great vacation home for a family of all ages. Very clean, well stocked, beach was perfect.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/1/2020

This beach house was everything we could have wanted and more. Well appointed kitchen; beds were comfortable; plenty of room -- and directly on the beach! The pool in the backyard was the icing on the cake. We didn't want to leave! I would definitely rent from Cape & Coast again!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/11/2020

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!

Brian C. - Posted: 11/27/2019

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!

Anonymous - Posted: 11/27/2019

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!!

Amanda M. - Posted: 9/28/2019

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!!

Anonymous - Posted: 9/28/2019

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.

Trish T. - Posted: 9/7/2019

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.

Anonymous - Posted: 9/7/2019

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 booked this house through Cape & Coast Vacation Rentals and everything went very smoothly. From the time we booked it until the day of check-in they contacted us regarding various things about our upcoming stay, as far as rental gear (since we were flying and couldn’t bring beach gear), grocery delivery (which we did, and it was wonderful!) and they even allowed us to check in the house early since are flight was a few hours earlier than the regular check in time. I have absolutely no complaints about them. As far as the house, it was beautiful with nice furnishings, comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen and steps from the ocean! The pool is small, but certainly enough for our grandkids. I highly recommend Cottage by the Sea!

Elaine A. - Posted: 8/10/2019

We booked this house through Cape & Coast Vacation Rentals and everything went very smoothly. From the time we booked it until the day of check-in they contacted us regarding various things about our upcoming stay, as far as rental gear (since we were flying and couldn’t bring beach gear), grocery delivery (which we did, and it was wonderful!) and they even allowed us to check in the house early since are flight was a few hours earlier than the regular check in time. I have absolutely no complaints about them. As far as the house, it was beautiful with nice furnishings, comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen and steps from the ocean! The pool is small, but certainly enough for our grandkids. I highly recommend Cottage by the Sea!

Anonymous - Posted: 8/10/2019

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: This was by far one of the top vacations our family has had on the Gulf. The home was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly. The kitchen was very well outfitted and the outdoor grill was very nice. The house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The pool is not huge but worked great for two grandchildren. The beach was beautiful and absolutely quiet and peaceful. The sunsets here are unmatched, don't miss them. The beach was mostly deserted and that was just how we wanted it! The restaurants nearby were good, the local grocery was good, and the people everywhere we went were so kind and helpful. We will absolutely by back and hopefully soon!

Becky S. - Posted: 7/14/2019

This was by far one of the top vacations our family has had on the Gulf. The home was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly. The kitchen was very well outfitted and the outdoor grill was very nice. The house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The pool is not huge but worked great for two grandchildren. The beach was beautiful and absolutely quiet and peaceful. The sunsets here are unmatched, don't miss them. The beach was mostly deserted and that was just how we wanted it! The restaurants nearby were good, the local grocery was good, and the people everywhere we went were so kind and helpful. We will absolutely by back and hopefully soon!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/14/2019

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: Wonderful experience in every aspect. House is absolutely beautiful! We will be returning as soon as possible. The house was perfect for our family vacation and equipped with everything we needed.

Cristin T. - Posted: 7/7/2019

Wonderful experience in every aspect. House is absolutely beautiful! We will be returning as soon as possible. The house was perfect for our family vacation and equipped with everything we needed.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/7/2019

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 had a wonderful times, I took my four grandchildren with us, ( 9 8 4 and 8 months) The oldest ones really enjoyed the pool. I enjoyed the balcony where I had my morning coffee, enjoying the sun rise and listening to the waves crash on the beach. I would stay here again, the boardwalk down to the beach was great.

Terry H. - Posted: 6/2/2019

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Perfect location, quite beach, and a great vacation

Brandy Q. - Posted: 5/25/2019

Perfect location, quite beach, and a great vacation

Anonymous - Posted: 5/25/2019

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: Absolutely beautiful & clean home!! Loved the proximity to the beach & having the private pool. Very much enjoyed our stay!!

Margaret B. - Posted: 5/18/2019

Absolutely beautiful & clean home!! Loved the proximity to the beach & having the private pool. Very much enjoyed our stay!!

Anonymous - Posted: 5/18/2019

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed for almost 3 weeks in Feb. 2019. The house fit our needs well even when friends came to share some of the time with us.Kitchen was equipped well and made it easy for us to stay in for meals when we chose. We were close to town (Port St Joe) and as always the beaches here are quiet and beautiful. Cape and Coast staff were easy to work with and always responsive to questions or needs that we had. The area is still definitely in recovery from Hurricane Michael but we felt like we were helping the recovery efforts in a small way by returning to an area that we have come to love.

c s. - Posted: 2/8/2019

Stayed for almost 3 weeks in Feb. 2019. The house fit our needs well even when friends came to share some of the time with us.Kitchen was equipped well and made it easy for us to stay in for meals when we chose. We were close to town (Port St Joe) and as always the beaches here are quiet and beautiful. Cape and Coast staff were easy to work with and always responsive to questions or needs that we had. The area is still definitely in recovery from Hurricane Michael but we felt like we were helping the recovery efforts in a small way by returning to an area that we have come to love.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/8/2019