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THE WHALE COTTAGE 1
ENJOY THE SUNNY DAYS OF SUMMER ON THE FRONT DECK!
WHALE 1 PRETTY BLUE QUARTZ BREAKFAST BAR
FULLY FENCED YARD
PATHWAY TO THE BACK WHALE COTTAGE 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oceanfront Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

GREAT ROOM

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Spring special pricing!

Quaint One-Bedroom Cottage - A Beachside Retreat with King-Size Comfort

First pet free. Welcome to a charming one-bedroom cottage that embraces beachside living. With a king-size bed and a comfortable couch featuring a queen pull-out mattress, this cozy retreat offers both style and comfort.

Key Features:

Updated Kitchen: Revel in a well-appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, a Keurig coffee maker, and all the essential dishes, glasses, and cookware.
Vaulted Ceilings: Enjoy an open and airy atmosphere, enhanced by the cottage's vaulted ceilings.
Large Lit Deck: The spacious, well-lit deck is perfect for outdoor living, whether it's dinner under the stars or entertaining friends. A Weber gas grill is provided for your outdoor culinary adventures.
Tropical Landscaping: Surrounding the cottage is lush tropical landscaping, creating a serene outdoor sitting area for relaxation.
Shared Backyard: Share the backyard with Whale 2 (VRBO#3454836), enhancing the sense of community while providing additional space to unwind.
Beach Essentials: Your beach experience is complete with provided beach tent, umbrellas, and chairs.
Entertainment and Convenience: Stay entertained with cable TV and high-speed WiFi. A full-size washer and dryer add to the convenience of your stay.
Fully Fenced Yard: Revel in privacy and security within the fully fenced yard, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and recreation.
Proximity to the Beach:
Situated just half a block from the beach, this cottage is conveniently located within walking distance of all that Jax Beach has to offer.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living in this well-appointed beachside cottage, where the shared backyard with Whale 2 adds a sense of community to your stay.

Property manager

CHRIS CORMACK
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet. Please turn off outside lights at night.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jacksonville Beach

Located in Jacksonville Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Jacksonville Beach Pier and TPC Sawgrass are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit St. Johns Town Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Oceanfront Park and Adventure Landing. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jacksonville Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northeast Florida Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oceanfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Adventure Landing - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic Florida - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lynch's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Surfer The Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sago Coffee - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Spring special pricing! 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 The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Spring special pricing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Spring special pricing!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Spring special pricing! located?

This family-friendly Jacksonville Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach Pier. Northeast Florida Beaches and Sleiman North Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed for a few days, very nice! Very close to beach, can see the ocean from living room and front deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Perfect

It is a block from the beach Restaurants walkable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

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

Kindl

Very cute place. The owner was very easy to get in touch with. Very close to the beach and our dog met dog friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

NYE Stay

We enjoyed our time at the Whale House. It’s a small place as depicted in the photos but well appointed, comfortable and cozy. It’s very close to the beach and lots of restaurants. The fenced yard was great for our pup who was a welcomed guest as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great location

Adorable cottage with a great location. Just a block from the beach and could hear the waves from our patio. Could walk to a wide variety of restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Cozy cottage!

We felt right at home here and the location was perfect. The owner was so kind and helpful with all questions and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Nice place, convenient spot.

Steps from the beach and a stroll to local restaurants and bars. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

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

The beach cottage

Great property in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Amazing!

Location and amenities exceeded our expectations. This was our first time staying in this area and we are looking forward to returning. The fresh flowers upon our arrival was a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Whale House

Perfect location perfect size perfect host
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Wonderful beach block cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage. It’s in a great location and perfect for two people.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndali M.

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

Stu at the Beach

It was awesome, the place was great. The beach was close. Family was very happy 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Charming cottage

Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl R.

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

Thanksgiving

First, I have to say "WOW"!!! This place was awesome and as we say in the South "Cute as a Button!" Chris put little touches in this Cottage that made it a HOME, not just a place to stay. Bed was very comfortable, pull-out sofa was nice as well per our adult son. Also nice to sit on for watching football. The short walk to the beach was an added bonus, which our little Maltese really enjoyed. We will definitely stay again when coming to Jacksonville Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Relaxing space!

My husband and I spent 9 days in this charming cottage! The size was perfect for the 2 of us (and our dog!) with enough space to combine a few days of work with a few days of fun! The location of this property can't be beat - so close to the beach and all of the wonderful things the Jax Beach neighborhood has to offer! The property had everything we needed including a very comfortable bed, good size bathroom, convenient (and large!) washer and dryer, and a great patio space. The Roku TV was easy for us to use with all of our subscription services. The kitchen was decently equipped with everything we needed for our stay (although to be fair, we didn't cook any major meals). We enjoyed meeting 2 sets of visitors to the cottage in the back - definitely want to look at that one for a potential rental, too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach cottage

Loved loved this cottage. Perfect. Had everything that we needed. Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ines D.

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

Whale Cottage

Cottage was perfect! Cozy and very clean. Loved that it was a short walk away from the beach and restaurants. We had a few questions and Chris responded immediately with a resolution. I would recommend this location without a doubt!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Nice getaway

Great for 2-4 people. In the middle of everywhere you want to go. Close to beach and dining. Golf and entertainment a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Whale of a time

Everything was great! The location was perfect, all the little extras were appreciated, enjoyed the back deck and the front deck! Shower was hot and bed was comfortable! Highly recommend when visiting Jax Beach! We also had a wonderful meal at Eleven South!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Cozy and convenient

The photos accurately represent the place. The bedroom does not have enough room to open up a suitcase on the floor but there is a closet and since it was just two of us we used the living room area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Sweet, Sweet Cottage in Great Location

We so thoroughly enjoyed our stay that we will be back the next time we travel to Jax Beach to visit family. The space has an easy flow for visiting and dining. Great kitchen. Very well-appointed, and so nicely decorated! Chris has thought of absolutely everything you might need for your stay. The location was perfect. We could hear the ocean, just one block away… and it is within walking distance to a number of restaurants and shop. Very nice setting for sitting outside. We would recommend this listing highly!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL B.

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

Excellence

Chris was awesome. We had some infrastructure construction going on, but she made sure we were taken care of!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

A Great Stay

The house is precious! The cute little pink cottage is very well appointed and the decor is just... well... precious! The owner is adding upgrades to make future stays even better (keyless entry). The landscaping and colorful pots of flowers add to the charm. A block from the beach and a fantastic restaurant at the beach (Refinery) make it a great hassle free stay for someone that just wanted R&R. The owner even brought me a birthday balloon and cupcakes! SO NICE!!! Would definitely stay at the pink Whale cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted & Debbie E., LADY LAKE, Florida USA

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

Wonderful Stay in JAX's Beach

We stayed in an original beach cottage in JAX Beach for the first time. Don't let the outside of this cottage fool you because the inside was just beautiful and extremely well equipped. It had all the amenities you could possibly need for a really nice stay. We took long walks on the beach with our pups (dogs allowed from October thru March 31). We walked to some very good restaurants nightly (Refinery, Casa Marina & V's Pizza ). The day we arrived it was raining so we drove to Neptune Beach a couple miles away to eat at "Fish Camp". Our hostess, Chris greeted us shortly after we arrived and gave us great suggestions. Overall, we all had a wonderful time and will be back:))))
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not Shabby Chic- just shabby

After reading the positive reviews about the cleanliness of the property and good experiences of past renters, we looked forward to spending a week at The Whale. Unfortunately, the house was very dirty and showed significant signs of wear from previous renters. The bloom has fallen off the rose with this property, at least for now. We ended our time there after four nights and were eager to leave. Definitely not what we expected from a “premier host” or a highly rated property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by CHRIS CORMACK

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I owned CC Sells real estate team with Keller Williams Realty in Northern Virginia for thirty years. I had been coming back and forth to Jax Beach for years. I love renovating and decorating beach cottages. I live here now and can help guests find a beach house of their own!

Why they chose this property

I love the location. It's right across the street from the beach.

What makes this property unique

Check out Whale 2 (VRBO#3454836). It's our newest cottage that shares a backyard with The Whale. Feel free to inquire about renting both for a large family escape! Whale 2 has another king-sized bed along with two sets of bunk beds.

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