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Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach

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Plenty of windows with views of the ocean
Master bedroom with king size bed & hand made nautical headboard
Clown Fish Cottage very close to the ocean & beach entrance
Clown Fish Cottage view of entire house. You're renting 1st floor
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove, coffee maker & more

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mexico Beach Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach

Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach is where you want to be!!! It's a fun, brightly colored, roomy, first floor space with ocean views. There are a bunch of windows which bring in lots of light showing off our nautical decorated theme. It's a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a separate built-in bunk bed which is so much fun and brings out the kid in all of us.

Our Clown Fish Cottage is pet friendly too. Since this space is on the first floor there is just 1 step into the space. There is a covered patio outside the full length of the house for storing all your beach gear and toys and in the front there is a screened in porch with another dining table, porch swing & chairs for lounging.

Our master bedroom you'll be sleeping on a king size bed. Each of our bunk beds are comfortable twin size adult mattresses. The space sleeps 4 people. We have a smart TV in the living room and a smaller smart TV in the bedroom. Although we don't offer cable television we do have internet & wifi so you can stream all your favorite programs from your apps such as Amazon, Hulu, Netflix and more. There is also live TV from our Roku TV. Bring your firestik to plug into the tv and watch your home cable network here as well

The beach is such a short walk. We are one street back from the beach. You can even see the ocean from the living room and the screened in front porch. Right across the street is a boardwalk leading down to the beach making it easy to pull your beach toys in our provided beach cart. You're also close to the area restaurants and there's a grocery store within a 1/2 mile from the house

Our neighborhood is quiet too. Lots of full-time residents and second home vacation properties. There are no apartments, beach condos or high-rise beach hotels blocking the view either. The Clown Fish Cottage is located along a beautiful stretch of Mexico Beach where no properties can be built blocking the beautiful view of the Gulf. The streets are great for bike rides and there is a sidewalk along 98 in Mexico Beach for you to walk your dog or stroll to some of the local restaurants.

There’s plenty to do at the Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach. Should you encounter a rainy day, no problem, we have games in the dresser by the door and under the TV table. You can steam live TV or watch movies and television programs from your favorite apps.

The Clown Fish Cottage is pet friendly and you’re welcome to bring your dog with you however Mexico Beach is not a pet friendly beach. We are 4 blocks from the pet friendly beach.

Shopping
If while visiting Mexico Beach you’re in the mood to do a little shopping there is a souvenir shop called the Shell Shack. You can also pick-up fresh seafood here to bring back to the Clown Fish Cottage for dinner. The bulk of the shopping will be located in Port St. Joe Florida which is about a 15-minute drive from our beach house. There are several cute little shops here located on Reed Street in Port St. Joe. Feel a little more adventurous you can drive over to Apalachicola which is a 40-minute drive from our beach house. This town has lots of cute little shops, a brewery and some fabulous restaurants.

Restaurants
You’ll find a few food trucks scattered about in Mexico Beach with odd open hours, a coffee house and we currently have one eat in restaurant called Mango Marley’s within a mile of the Clown Fish Cottage.

For a bigger selection of eating options take a left out of our driveway then a left on Hwy 98 going towards Port St. Joe. There will be a great seafood restaurant on your left called Shipwreck, it’s about 3 miles from the Clown Fish Cottage.

6 miles on your right, from Mexico Beach, there is a development called Windmark Beach. Pull down the main drive and there will be a couple restaurants in here as well as a public gym you can get a week pass for working out. In Windmark there is a pizza & wing place, bar offering corn hole games and another restaurant called the View.

Once you get into Port St. Joe you’ll find a McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King as well as some very nice restaurants and grocery stores. We have menus of some of the restaurants located in our Welcome Book at the Clown Fish Cottage. Reed Street in Port St. Joe will be where you’ll find the bulk of the restaurants in Port St. Joe

From the Clown Fish Cottage if you take a right on Hwy 98 going towards Mexico Beach and Tyndall Airforce Base, there is a restaurant in the city of Parker called Rodeo that has good food on the bay. It will be on your left. There’s also a fantastic donut shop on your left in Parker called Leon’s donuts. Be sure to stop there as their donuts are out of this world delicious. Next to the Raceway gas station in Parker, on the left a couple buildings down from the donut shop is a great Thai restaurant. It’s in a bright yellow building.

Travel a few more miles staying to the right on Hwy 98 (not business 98) there will be more restaurants, fast food restaurants such as Chick-filet, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Starbucks and more. It’s about a 25 to 30 minute drive from the Clown Fish Cottage depending on time of day.

Nightlife
Lookout Lounge which is about 2 miles from our pet friendly beach house, on the left, has live music and karaoke on the weekends. Port St. Joe has several bars offering live music, pool and more. Apalachicola which is a 40 minute drive from the Clown Fish Cottage has bars offering live music as well

Grocery Stores
There’s a great grocery store about a mile from my beach house. A Dollar General on the left 2 miles from the Clown Fish Cottage or drive into Port St. Joe to the Piggly Wiggly or the Dollar General Grocery store. Going in the opposite direction towards Tyndall Air Force Base you can stock up at the Winn Dixie and Walmart but it’s a good 30-minute drive from the house.

If you have any additional questions prior to booking or after you have made a reservation please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to having you as my guest here at the Clown Fish Cottage located in Mexico Beach Florida.

Property manager

Shep Slater
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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping or drug use anywhere on the property.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mexico Beach

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Windmark Beach - 51 min drive - 12.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪View On Old 98 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly 1 story unit, king bed, stocked kitchen in City of Mexico Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy V.

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

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

Brenda O.

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

Escaping from cold

Loved visiting Mexico Beach. It was our first trip there. The cottage was perfect for our needs. Shep responded promptly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Snowy Mexico Beach

We stayed at the Clownfish Condo in Mexico Beach the 3 rd week of January, which had very unusual weather for Florida! Two days into our stay, snow and cold weather came which caused many stores to close!! Being Midwesterners this was very surprising that some snow could cause a shutdown of businesses. Our stay at the condo was great. It was very comfortable and so clean. The shower was awesome!! The host was so accommodating and wonderful to work with. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

My Stay with my Pet

Perfect location to beach, but that beach did not allow pets.Also, backyard had cacti like stickers that constantly attached to my pets paws.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

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

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

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

Family Vacay at Beloved Mexico Beach

Great, clean space, and steps to the beautiful beach. Only two suggestions ...more towels and washcloths & a can opener. 😊 Great stay & Hope to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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

Deborah W.

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

We Love The Clown Fish

This was our second stay at The Clown Fish Cottage and it did not disappoint. The house is clean and functional. It is perfect for our family of four, two adults and 2 kiddos under 10. The neighborhood is nice and quiet for this time of year. Shep is quick to answer questions and easy to communicate with. The overall experience was excellent! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Areta M.

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

Rest & Relaxing Appartment fort 2 and a pet

review for Clownfish Cottage: Wow. What a cute comfortable piece of paradise at what’s become our favorite area to vacation. It’s was perfect for the two of us and our dog. Shep was amazing to deal with and he graciously understood the health of our dog and made an exception. In which we were forever grateful. We will stay here again & again if he’ll have us. The pics are exactly as it is on the website. It was was spotless. I can go on and on about how relaxing The Clown Fish Cottage was for us but you get the picture. Thank you Shep for sharing your piece of heaven on earth with us. Just like Arnold said……We’ll be BACK!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

Sophia K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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Brian

Wonderful property, so close to the beach. Shep kept communication open all week. I will stay there again and you should too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

Max W.

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

First trip to Mexico Beach

We enjoyed our stay here. No traffic. Easy access to the beach. Could use some more restaurants but what do a here are great. We loved the clown fish house. It is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Week of Paradise

My husband and I came down to this adorable beach cottage for 7 days. Very easy to find and located within walking distance to the beach. Shep made checking in and out very easy. The property was extremely clean. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

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

Travis Y.

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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

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

Danna M.

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

Clownfish Cottage is a gem!

Terrific property that’s a 1 min walk to the beach!!! It is exactly as portrayed in the photos. Perfect for a couple or small family. Everything you need in the kitchen and beach chairs/wagon/beach towels included. Comfortable king bed with very nice finishes in bathroom. Awesome screened porch with swing. We had a chance to meet Shep, the owner, and clear that he takes pride in his property and is easy to communicate with. Beautiful landscaping as well. Would highly recommend and would return. We had a chance to view the upper level and it is just as nice so the whole unit would be great for larger families.
Stayed 10 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

About the host

Hosted by Shep Slater

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Hi
I'm Shep. I'm the property owner and manager. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Why they chose this property

I've been coming to Mexico Beach since 2007 and just love the area so right after hurricane Michael I bought this property and spent the next 3 years remodeling it myself. It's been quite and enjoyment and am happy to now share it with you.

What makes this property unique

The closeness to the beach, size of the yard and the great neighbors is what sealed the deal for me on this house.

Languages:

English

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