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Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Room
Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Alligator Point, FL
  • Popular LocationBald Point State Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlligator Point Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMashes Sand Beach15 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bed Room

Toilet

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage

Our Cottage, ‘Miller’s High Life,’ sits on an acre ocean front lot with approximately half an acre fenced for your canine companions to walk and run free. This area of the Point is called Mud Cove where low tide provides an immense sandbar for shelling and high tide provides outstanding fishing. The Cottage contains a great room which includes the kitchen, living room and dining area with three sliding glass doors providing panoramic ocean views. Step through the doors to a screen porch to enjoy sunrises and sunsets from your porch swing. The screen porch and master bedroom open on to the deck for sunbathing with a back stairway down to the enclosed hot water outdoor shower. Hammock, picnic table, bench swing and gas grill are beneath the house for outdoor cooking and entertainment. Scraped wood floors throughout with new carpeting in the large master bedroom. A 42" flat screen T.V. is in the master bedroom and a 55" flat screen T.V. is in the great room. Half bath attached to master bedroom with full bath in the hall. "Minnie's" room has twin beds, chest, wicker desk and chair. Master has a king bed, nightstands, small chest and chair. Deck has teak benches, one teak chair and one chaise lounge. For dining, the adults can sit at the kitchen island on tall director's chairs with the children next to them at the dining table. Living room furniture includes large sofa, queen futon, futon chair with footstool, two coffee tables perfect for playing cards, an L.L. Bean denim dog bed, china hutch and two wicker chairs to sit on if you're wet from swimming. Handmade quilts and plenty of books and pillows to curl up and read. Forty-five minutes from Tallahassee and fifteen minutes to the bridge for dinner out at Angelo's. Twenty minutes to St. James Bay golf course. Long driveway for easy parking and washer/dryer in storage room under house.

Property manager

Wendy Miller
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Property is NOT child or baby proof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog under 50lbs $100 per stay. House broken only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on screen porch and deck.
ALL BOOKINGS SUBJECT TO OWNER APPROVAL AFTER SCREENING.
Occupancy maximum is 4 persons on the premises at any time. Not permitted: events, weddings, reunions or use of RVs, campers, inflatable kiddie pools.
In the event HURRICANE EVACUATION becomes mandatory, you must leave and will receive a prorated refund for days denied access to property during stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bayside Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Alligator Point, FL

What's nearby

  • Bald Point State Park - 6 min walk
  • Alligator Point Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 15 min drive
  • Ochlockonee River State Park - 31 min drive
  • Shell Point Beach - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saladino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Alligator Point "Old Florida” Beach Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panacea holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bald Point State Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Public Beach Access. Alligator Point Beach and Wilson Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host, beautiful home, steps to the beach
Wendy’s home was one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in, so much so, that we requested to stay an extra night. The property was immaculate, well stocked and has been really well cared for. It is located on the quieter end of Alligator Point, which we really enjoyed, with a short walk to the beach. Wendy was a great host and we would love to stay at her home again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
I almost gave less stars for the accuracy of the listing because the pictures don’t do this place justice! It is adorable and though on the smaller side, still very spacious. The screened in porch overlooking the ocean was our favorite place to spend time when we weren’t on the beach! Yes the water is dark so if you are looking to snorkel, you likely won’t be happy but the beach is clean, has nice white sand & plenty of sea treasures to be found. 10/10 for a laid back, quiet getaway! We enjoyed every second of our trip
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Everything was as we had read from previous reviews. Very clean, a nice relaxing stay on a pretty secluded beach. Very thoughtful with things that were provided for our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Wendy was great! She went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. It was quiet and relaxing, just what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
The owner went out of her way to take care of us. We love it here and would love to be able to live here year round. Very very relaxing and has everything you need,
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H., Enterprise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cottage!
This is our 2nd time at Wendy's cottage & it did not disappoint! It's clean & she has great little perks like eggs, bagels, coffee, & even a bottle of wine. It's an easy walk down the path to the beach & short drive to Panacea to eat at Angelos. We look forward to returning to the sweet little cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Cottage was as stated Plus. Wendy is the perfect hostess and goes out of her way to help you enjoy your visit to Alligator Point.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alligator Point
This is a lovely property located on a beautiful and quiet stretch the Gulf Coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy M., Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
secluded
House was great, lots of State and National Parks in the area. Not much of a night life in area, have to travel 30 plus minutes to go food shopping. Over an hour to Tallahassee for activities. Other wise a great place.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway
This host has shared a family beach home with the guests. There are wonderful near views of the water where we watched pelicans and dolphins play. This is located in a quiet area of the Florida panhandle without crowds. It’s possible to see both sunrise and sunset from the screen porch. Very comfortable and spotless interior space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nan
We loved our stay. The house was very comfortable and so close to the beach. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. This was our 2nd time there and plan on coming again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
We had an amazing time! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CAN’T BEAT THIS COTTAGE
If you are looking for the perfect tranquil, clean, and exceptional location to stay at the beach for a perfect getaway, this is it. This was our third time staying at this location and will be back for a fourth if any way possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alligator Point Destination
The absolute best place to kick back and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A taste of Heaven & Hurricane!!
There's not enough stars to give this Beautiful Beach Cottage! We were there 3 days & had to evacuate for the Cat 3 Hurricane. We left & came back in a couple days to finish our 2 week trip( with a couple extra days on Wendy)!! Wendy was the absolute best host we've ever dealt with in a rental. Everything was so Beautiful & Cozy. If possible, I'd give Wendy & the Beach Cottage 10 stars!! If you're looking then start booking! Will not be disappointed! We will definitely be back !!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week long vacation
This was our 2nd stay at Miller High Life and it was wonderful as expected. The house is clean, homey and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The location is great and communication with the owners is flawless. We couldn’t recommend the property or thank the owners enough. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia and rodney b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the beach
Miller High Life is an amazing place to escape everything and reset on the beach. Everything you need for a relaxing stay. Very clean and comfortable. The views of the Gulf are incredible and birds and sea life never stop. The fenced yard makes bringing your dog so easy and stress free. Highly recommend this cottage on Alligator Point beach!!! R&J
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
A very relaxing vaca!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home away from home
Our family had an amazing time! The home was perfect for us— plenty of room, welcoming atmosphere, and so comfortable for us to share with our 15 month old boxer pup. Our family explored the gorgeous beach and state park every morning and every evening. We took a fishing trip with a local guide one day and brought home plenty of freshly caught fish to eat for dinner. We grilled every night, played games, and laughed as our pup, Maple, chased crabs and birds on the dog friendly beach. The Miller cottage and all of its little touches made us feel like we were at a home away from home. She even had quilts for Maple so we felt more comfortable allowing her to get as cozy in the house as us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cottage
Everything we had hoped for! It was really ours for the week with everything we needed...it was like leaving home to go home. Congratulations Wendy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage
Charming beach house with great decor. Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H., Enterprise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Little Cottage
When you walk in you have amazing views. The house was clean & well kept. The breakfast starters & wine was a nice extra touch! Checking in & out was easy. It was perfect for my little family! ❤️ We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Place
We were looking for a quiet beachfront home with views, porches, a large fenced area with shade (for our dog) and Wendy's place significantly surpassed our expectations! The photos are less attractive than the home and lot which was a pleasant surprise as the opposite is usually the case. The home is located in a small neighborhood with all of the homes beachside, well spaced. We would describe the home as extremely comfortable for 2 with room for more. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. The living room seating was great with a big smart TV. The bed slept very well, bathrooms were clean with tons of fluffy towels. There were 2 back porch areas, one screened and one unscreened, perfect for relaxing. The downstairs (under house) was cool with seating, swing and hammock. Laundry room was downstairs with a good W/D, beach chairs, umbrella. From the house a path through the dunes led to the white sand beach. Aside from some dog walkers on the beach in the early morning we had the whole beach almost to ourselves most days. At low tide we could walk several miles, sometimes east onto the expansive state park beach which was undeveloped (no pets there). We knew the water was brackish along this stretch which didn't bother us. We found lots of shells, watched many birds, had dolphins on several days. If you are looking for a truly quiet stretch of beach and a nice place to stay, especially with a dog, this is a good find. We want to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well-stocked
Had a great stay and enjoyed how neat and clean everything was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Manassas Vero Beach and Arlington, Va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2023
My son and his two boys 11 and 14 arrived to a home ready for us = eggs, English muffins, wine, plenty of coffee and views of the Gulf. There is a large sand bar that greeted us several mornings. We were able to see the local sights - where the D Day and Iwo Jima (invader)soldiers trained, a W W II Museum, golfed at a beautiful course, perused Alligator Island by car and on foot! We fished - catching a variety of fish. Sunsets and sunrises were lovely! The home totally met our needs. Bears visited the trash can at nighttime - be sure you put the lid on correctly! Not sure why the trash company was not picking up trash - as there was trash from the previous renters and ours was not taken. We would return to this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Miller

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My husband and I bought this Cottage in 1996 as a weekend getaway. As native Floridians, we grew up spending many weekends and summers at the beach. Neither of us had a family home at the beach, so when we were afforded the opportunity to own a piece of Alligator Point, we were thrilled. My husband passed in 2020 from complications from COVID19, so now I manage the Cottage with the help of my daughter. The weight of the world lifts as you cross the Ochlockonee Bay Bridge headed to the Point. I am sure you will experience the same feeling; I welcome you to enjoy Florida's Forgotten Coast.

Why they chose this property

Million dollar views; great sunsets and sunrises.

Languages:

English

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