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Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed

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A wooden deck with a table set for dining, surrounded by a white railing.
A room with bunk beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A beach with a wooden fence, palm trees, and a house in the background.
A bedroom with a blue wall, a bed with striped bedding, a ceiling fan, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted paddleboard collection.
A beach with waves, clear sky, and a distant horizon.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4610 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Park Under the Palms
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Mexico Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Mexico Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Park Under the Palms. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Saint Joe Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mexico Beach Business Center.

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Park Under the Palms - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mexico Beach Business Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 21.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill Mercantile & Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bruno’s Pizza Windmark - ‬9 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.

Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed

Welcome to Clown Fish Cottage – Your Peaceful Coastal Retreat

Thoughtfully Designed for Comfort & Joy
• First-floor, one-level living—easy entry with just a single step.
• Bright, cheerful, open layout with a cozy nautical theme.
• Sleeps 4 comfortably: King bedroom + twin-size bunk beds.
• Smart TVs, Roku, and Wi-Fi for streaming your favorites.
• Covered patio for beach gear + screened porch with ocean views, porch swing & dining.

Yes, Your Dog is Welcome Too
• Pet-friendly home so your furry friend can come along for the fun.
• The dog-friendly beach is just 4 blocks away.
• Walkable sidewalks, quiet streets, and friendly neighbors all around.

Location That Brings You Closer to What Matters
• One block from the Gulf—ocean views from inside the cottage.
• Easy access to the beach via boardwalk just across the street.
• No high-rises, no noisy condos—just peaceful, residential beauty.
• Grocery store & restaurants just a few minutes away

Relaxing Rain or Shine
• Games, live TV, and all your streaming apps ready for downtime.
• Whether the sun is shining or a shower rolls in, you’ll feel right at home.

A Place to Return To, Again and Again
This isn’t just about getting away, it’s about coming home to yourself.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to rest, restore, and reconnect… this is it. Book now, take the first step, and give yourself the peace you’ve earned.

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Area Information you might find helpful:

Shopping Options
• Just a few blocks away, you’ll find The Shell Shack, a local favorite for souvenirs and fresh seafood

• Looking to venture out? Port St. Joe is a short 12-minute drive and offers charming boutique shops along Reed Street—ideal for slow strolling and meaningful finds.

• If you’re feeling adventurous and want to make a day of it, head 40 minutes east to Apalachicola—a vibrant coastal town with eclectic shops, great dining, and even a local brewery.

Dining Options
Mexico Beach
• A handful of food trucks (open at varied times)
• A cozy coffee house
• Mango Marley’s, our current full-service restaurant—less than a mile from the cottage.

Dining Options east towards Port St. Joe
• Shipwreck Raw Bar for fresh local seafood on your left
• Windmark Beach: Enjoy pizza, wings, cornhole & brew.

Dining Options
Port St. Joe:
• Find both fast food options (McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King) and locally-owned restaurants with heart and flavor all throughout Port St. Joe on both sides of Hwy 98.

• Browse our Welcome Book inside the cottage for menus and recommendations.

• Most eateries are located along Reed Street, the town’s culinary hub.

Dining Options west towards Panama City
Heading west to Parker (about 25–30 minutes)
• Don’t miss Leon’s Donuts—they’re unforgettable!
• Enjoy Royal Thai on your left
• Rodeo – steak & seafood
• You’ll also find a variety of familiar restaurants like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Culvers, Whattaburger - (open 24 hours) and more.

Nightlife – Light Up Your Evenings, Your Way
Just 2 miles from Clown Fish Cottage, Lookout Lounge offers
• Weekend live music
• Karaoke nights full of fun and energy

In Port St. Joe, you’ll find
• A handful of local bars with live music, pool tables, and great conversation.

Drive east to Apalachicola (40 minutes) for more vibrant nightlife options with live music and a welcoming vibe.

Grocery Stores

• About 1 mile from the cottage: A small grocery store for all your essentials
• 2 miles away: Dollar General for quick staples and extras.

In Port St. Joe
• Piggly Wiggly and Dollar General Market—well-stocked and easy to navigate.

Heading west (30-minute drive): Winn-Dixie and Walmart near Tyndall Air Force Base if you’re looking to stock up for a longer stay or cheaper prices
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. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 610 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking, vaping or drug use anywhere on the property. Disruptive or unauthorized events are strictly prohibited.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

This property does not have elevators

Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The one thing I’d recommend is primary bed is due for replacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay cute clean cottage only a block from the beach and a beautiful view from the screenroom.
Beautiful view of the full moon.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was wonderful. It was Me my husband my 15 year old daughter and my 3 (almost 4) birthday is the 17th of july and litterally so close to the beach will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at The Clown Fish Cottage! It is was very clean and just perfect for myself, my husband, and our two dogs. It was close to the beach and the neighborhood was great for walking the dogs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time the location was amazing our host was a great guy anything we needed he was right right phone call away from having to us great stay highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, the place was very clean. And very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and location for my husband and our two cats. The clownfish cottage is fantastic!Thanks!
Cats looking out window
Enjoying the bunk beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property!!

The stay here was so nice, we will stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Everything we needed and just steps from a beautiful beach. Arrived to find in perfect shape…clean and ready to go. Detailed info on condo set-up was a bonus. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THe room was not ready when we arrived but everything else did please me. I was happy to take my dog with us and was able to take them to the beach as well. Over all, everything was up to my expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rental property

This was a beautiful property, a very quiet location and very close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, perfect rental for couple. Shep was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute property, great owner

Cute beach property, close to beach and great views, owner is super nice and has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great place clean and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Mexico Beach & Clown Fish Cottage

Highly recommend this home! It was spotless, well stocked with everything you could possibly need, bed was extremely comfortable. Great location & easy check in. We loved our stay & will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean!

We enjoyed our stay! Close walk to the beach. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and clean. Quiet neighborhood across the street from the beach. The host was very responsive if I had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful relaxing stay. Just as described. Lovely location and steps to the beach with amazing sunset and starry nights. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!!

Fantastic! Would love to stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clown Fish

Great place to stay! We enjoyed every second.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing experience!!! Can’t say much for VRBO, but the owner of our rental was amazing!!!

Beautiful and tranquil!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

This was the perfect place and the perfect location for us. The kids thought the bunk beds were the coolest thing! Shep was an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

My little family loved staying at the Clown Fish Cottage. The location to the beach was great! My daughter loved the bunk beds. This was our second time to Mexico Beach and we will definitely keep this place in mind when coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip!

Enjoyed a wonderful week at this property. Very comfortable & zero complaints. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025