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A waterfront residential area with multi-story houses featuring balconies and wooden walkways.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and leather chair. There is a dining table with chairs and a ceiling fan.
A riverside view with wooden walkways, boats, and a row of buildings with balconies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a row of buildings in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81806 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Park
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Mexico Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe (Waterside Village), you'll be steps from Mexico Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Mexico Beach Marina. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mexico Beach Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mexico Beach Business Center.
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What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mexico Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mexico Beach Business Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Point Break Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
• Fishing poles 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool toys

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,806 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play provided but bring crib sheet

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sleeps 8 *LOCATION* Starfish Cottage
Canal front w/dock beach views! Sleeps 8
Amazing fall weather at the beach! 4BR/2.5BA
Beautiful Views w/ Gorgeous Sunsets! 4BR/2.5BA
Beautiful Ocean View w/ Gorgeous Sunsets! 4BR/2.5BA
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Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.close to the beach and shops in the area. Very nice house and accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best of both Worlds

Our stay at Starfish was the best of both worlds! Located directly across the street from the beach…my happy place and on the canal…my husband’s happy place. We were able to dock the boat in front of the cottage as well as able to walk to eat at Mango Marley’s! We hope we can rent it again next year because it was perfect for our family!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Long term "Snowbird" stay in Mexico Beach FL.

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect-close to everything we wanted while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. We really appreciated that beach towels and beach chairs were provided, which made our beach days so much easier. The communication from the host was excellent from start to finish, with quick responses and clear instructions. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a great beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for the week! Convenient beach access and nice quiet community!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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