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Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Dixie Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola

Historic Guest Cottage located in the heart of Apalachicola. Walking distance to all of the wonderful downtown shops, restaurants, and bars. Very private and perfect for social distancing. Surrounded by gardens and beautiful views of Chesnut Cemetery. This 1 bedroom / 1 bath cottage is perfect for those looking for peace and quiet in a convenient location. Pet friendly with pre-approval and pet fee.

Property manager

Patrick Ferguson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
Please have pets pre-approved. Pet Fee $50
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Apalachicola

Apalachicola is home to this cottage. Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and St. George Island Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Orman House Historic State Park and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grady Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Station Raw Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar 98 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage in the Heart of Apalachicola located?

Situated in Apalachicola, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of John Gorrie State Museum, Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Dixie Theatre. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Beautiful Cottage in an Awesome Town

Loved the location. Cottage was quaint and a historical site. Very pet friendly. Lots to do in this wonderful town and not far from ocean beaches. Hosts were friendly, kind, and available when needed. We highly recommend The Cottageit!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Cozy Cottage

Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Very relaxing and quiet. Short walk to downtown restaurants and shops. Perfect for a short weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

great stay and location

everything was fantastic, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Quiet Escape

I was attending an event where sunup to sundown we were very busy. The cottage was a perfect place to relax and get a good night’s sleep at the end of each day. My hosts were very kind and responsive. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Blake R.

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

Cottage

Excellent place to stay. Close enough to walk into town. Bed could use an upgrade. Property could use a grooming and cleaning. But we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Seafood Festival

We come every year to participate in parade. We love the cabin, location perfect. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores B.

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

Girls trip

I have been visiting Apalachicola for years but my friend had never been. I found this cottage on Vrbo and it looked perfect for a restful couple of days to get away. The cottage was perfect , clean & comfortable. Very quiet and close to everything. Would definitely stay again and again. Owners were so easy to deal with , we had no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Apalachicola stay

Excellent lodging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Great little cottage

Very clean and well kept property in a good neighborhood. Met all of our needs and was affordable. Will definitely be renting this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly A.

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

Small getaway

Location was perfect! My dog loved it, great town and wonderful cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Perfect!!

My husband & I enjoyed our stay @ the cottage. It was very clean & communication with the host was superb. We will definitely stay there again on our next getaway to Apalachicola. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james h.

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

Comfy and convenient

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kami b.

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

cute cottage

Cute little cottage tucked away in Historic Apalachicola. Short walking distance to all of the downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Will stay again

Very nice cottage! It was clean, comfortable and well stocked, The check in/out process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Cottage getaway

My wife and I were in Apalachicola for my niece's wedding at the Gibson hotel. She has trouble going upstairs so this was a perfect place for her. Very nice. Very clean in a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend this place for any couple coming to Apalachicola!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

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

The Cottage

This is our second time staying at The Cottage and it was everything we hoped for! Great hosts also!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Nice place and great location

First time in Apalachicola, and this place was a great little find, very easy to walk to town. No frills, just a quaint cottage, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Trip

Cute - Cute cottage! I hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Appalachicola

Loved the privacy and still walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arna D.

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

QQuite nice, liked it he cemetary view.

Enjoyed the quiet and ability to bring our dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P., Tallahassee

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

Cottage

We stayed at a darling cottage in Apalachicola, FL for two nights. Walking distance to restaurants pubs and shops. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Beautiful cottage

My wife and I absolutely loved the cottage. Great communication with owners and overall experience was 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

The cottage

Great place close to downtown, everything is within walking distance. Dog friendly our Doodle loved it as only a Doodle can. Clean bit musty smell, but light candle if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

Quiet

My husband and I spent a weekend recently. It’s a great place to relax. It’s clean, quiet and cozy. Just right for a couple. You can explore the historic cemetery just outside your door or easily walk/drive to the downtown shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john w.

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

Excellent small cottage

Fabulous cottage perfect size for 2, 2 blocks from downtown area and can walk all day in historic area. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Ferguson

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests