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Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed

Bayside vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Located in Mexico Beach, Clown Fish Cottage is a fun and brightly colored beach retreat with ocean views. This pet-friendly space has a separate built-in bunk bed, smart TVs, internet & WiFi for streaming your favorite shows. A short walk from the beach and close to area restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 457 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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

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

  • 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

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and 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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Windmark Beach - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Park. Park Under the Palms and Dog Walking Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Clown Fish Cottage - Pet Friendly with King Bed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ian S.

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

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Stay in Mexico Beach

Everything was as advertised, we were there for 6 weeks and enjoyed our selves very much. The apartment was very clean and cozy. The beaches and sunsets are fantastic. The host checked in with us when we arrived to see if we had any questions which was much appreciated. Would highly recommend Clown Fish Cottage.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy P.

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

Clown Fish

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H., Mableton Ga

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

Clown house cottage

We loved our stay! Close to the beach, and nice area. Property just as described. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Awesome cottage

My husband, my 14 year old dog and me had a blast. I especially loved the screened in porch with a swing!!! We all enjoyed the local beaches, bars and shops. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Great Host! Great Stay!

The property is exactly as described on VRBO.. perfect for us and our two girls (14 and 11). They loved the bunk beds! The king size bed in the master bedroom was SO comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals on the nights that we stayed in! Great location with a very short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Exactly what you need.

Everything you need and nothing you don’t. Well appointed property, nicely built and decorated and very close to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis Y.

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

Just what we needed…

I try to take my dad to a new town/beach every time we go to Florida for a guys trip. This was the first time he’s asked if we can go back and stay at the same place next time. The house, location, and community is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe W.

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

Wonderful Spot

It was our first time visiting the area and this cottage was perfect for us. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves for most of 3 days we were there. The cottage was clean, the bed was perfect, and everything was new and updated. The screened in porch was really enjoyable both morning and evening for meals. We will definitely be back and thank you so much for sharing your little gem with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deke S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Clown Fish Cottage. Everything was as described in the description. Beach access was a very short walk, plenty of beach accessories on hand if you forgot something. Will definitely be visiting again. Shep, the owner was very easy to deal with during the booking and check in. Also got a chance to talk with him in person, great guy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie D.

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

Great Stay at the Clown Fish Cottage

The Clown Fish Cottage never disappoints us. This was our second visit and everything was great. The well equipped unit was very clean, the close walk to the beach and the screened in porch with the comfortable swing from which you can see the water, were all exceptional. Meeting the owner, who was very accommodating, was a plus. We'll definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Love the Panhandle

We loved this place! Such cute coastal, nautical, fishy, beachy tropical colored decor. The flowers too. Very comfortable. We loved the beach and sunsets too. It was very easy to explore Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Rosemary Beach and Henderson State Park from here. It was my first time in the Panhandle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect

Everything thing was just perfect and even exceeded our expectations The pictures accurately depict the rental Very cute and spotless Nice neighborhood and truly quick easy walk to beach We had our dog and nice backyard area Would definitely recommend and return ASAP
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

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

Highly Recommend!

We absolutely loved our stay at Clown Fish Cottage! It was just as pictured, very clean and well kept. The decor gave the cottage a warm and welcoming feel. I can’t say enough about the screened in porch with swing, we spent so much of our time out there! A short walk to the beach, lovely neighborhood surrounding the cottage. Shep was so nice and we enjoyed our talks with him and the beautiful flowers he had planted around the cottage. Highly recommend this and hope to visit again!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

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

Hidden Gem

Have you ever found a hidden gem that you wanted to keep a secret? Well, that’s what Shep’s place is at Mexico Beach. In all of my travels, I have never found a more welcoming and relaxing place. It would be selfish of me to keep how great it is all to myself. The beach is less than 60 seconds away. If you work remote, you can sit on the porch and see the ocean waves. Everything about Mexico Beach is spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

I wish I could call this place “home”

Shep thanks for sharing your beautiful beach home w us. It was perfect and had everting we needed and more. Your review sums this home and location up very well. I’m hesitant to advertise too much only bc I feel Mexico Beach and your home hold something to be treasured by those that appreciate a small friendly beach town that is not commercialized, overbuilt, or overcrowded. I have always dreamed of having a place just like this, and I’m so thankful my daughter, 2 dogs, and I got to share a great week together w nothing but wonderful memories. The only thing I would add is Mexico Beach has the most beautiful amazing sunsets… I hope I’ll be watching another one very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

wgaddis g.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for a couple or couple with small children! The beach is almost at your front door, and the a/c was wonderful; we were always cool enough. The king bed was very comfy; we both slept all night!Thank you Shep, and Clown Fish Cottage for a fantastic trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Perfect week to relax

The cottage was very clean upon arrival. We didnt cook any meals but if we did the kitchen is fully stocked and the appliances look like their new! Location was pefect...literally walk out, take a left, cross 98 and your at the beach entrance!! Arrival was smooth and there is a binder on the coffee table with info about the cottage and the aera as far as stores and restaurants. Shep was a pleasure to work with. Will go back for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

The perfect place in the perfect town

Clownfish Cottage could not be any better! First, it is literally a minute-and-a half walk to the beautiful beach. The neighborhood is quiet and you feel like a local. The cottage is cozy, comfortable, with everything you need, including beach gear. The bed and shower are wonderful! I enjoyed the screened-in porch for meals and for swinging in the porch swing in the evenings, with the sound of the surf in the distance and the rustle of the palm trees. I can't wait to go back!
Screened-in porch
Living space with cute bunk beds fit in
Front room
Screened-in porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Cute and Clean!

Cute decor and very clean! Location was excellent! Smoke detector is a bit sensitive- if you turn on a burner it’s going off!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Cute and cozy!

Perfect for us! Super close to the beach, friendly quiet neighborhood, lots of places to walk dogs, super great food close by. Accomadting friendly host! Definetly plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025