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Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach

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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$555
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach

Cornerstone Beachside Cottage

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Newly built in 2021 in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Cornerstone Beachside Cottage is bursting with character. Located Gulf-side of Hwy. 98, this charmer boasts gorgeous ocean views on three sides and an unbeatable location just a few steps from the beach. Pictures and mementos of the original 1950s cottage that once stood on this spot and other Mexico Beach landmarks are displayed around the home, including the downstairs 1/2-bath vanity, made from a recovered piece of the pier. The blanket bench at the foot of the main suite’s bed was custom-made from a diving platform, pulled from the woods after the hurricane, and the donated headboard is from the original El Governor Motel. Finally, the half-wall at the top of the stairs was custom-made from a WWII Liberty Ship hatch cover, and the three stained-glass windows, imported from England, found new life at Cornerstone via Savannah, GA.

Lucky guests of this kiwi-green cottage will find not only history, but also modernity inside this brand-new space. The well-equipped kitchen features lots of counter space, a coffee bar, eat-in island and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent living room offers a large sectional, perfect for an afternoon snooze. If you’ve brought any remote work, the coffee table pops up to a desk, and the home’s 5G internet makes connecting easy. All TVs are smart TVs, making connection to personal streaming accounts simple and fast. Both bedrooms feature direct access to the bathroom and gorgeous sunrise and sunset views – but also blackout shades for those mornings you want to sleep in.

Outside, you’ll find several spaces for relaxing, including a porch off the living room, a screened porch - ideal for morning coffee and evening cocktails - and a second covered porch, accessible from the top of the stairs and the front bedroom, the perfect place to enjoy the Gulf breeze. Finally, the lower-level entertainment space offers access to the private outdoor shower and dressing room. Ample additional seating and beach chairs are provided and stored under the outdoor staircase for your use. For a taste of history complete with all the modern conveniences, you simply can’t beat a stay at Cornerstone Beachside Cottage!

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

82158

About the area

Map
Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Windmark Beach - 16 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Killer Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach?

As of 19 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach on 14 Aug 2025 start from NZ$554.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Marina. Mexico Beach Park and Dog Walking Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Newly built, cottage with historical details, WiFi & central AC - steps to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Mexico Beach Bliss

We loved our stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Excellent stay in Mexico Beach

Home was clean, and exactly how the listing described it. There is a small, but nice view of the Gulf from the top deck off of the bedroom. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had all conveniences of home, and there was ample parking for our car. Would definitely stay at again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John K.

Great vacation!

We enjoyed our week’s stay at Cornerstone Cottage. It was exactly what we wanted to celebrate our anniversary…Short walk to beautiful beaches!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Perfect Cottage

We absolutely adore staying at Cornerstone! It is convenient to everything, check-in was super simple, and the home is gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Beautiful clean house steps to the beach❣️

Perfect location and house for a Mother daughter extended weekend❣️. Is as described 😊. Very comfortable king and queen beds and very comfortable seating❣️ loved all the outside areas to enjoy as well❣️. Loved the scteened lanai in the morning and evening❣️. Will definitely return here❣️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

dillon m.

Great Trip

The house was perfect for our family of 3. The location was great. The Vacasa staff responded promptly to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

All around great experience. Great location and rental. Exactly what we needed. Great property manager and communication was excellent. We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Cute beach house

The house was exactly as described and we loved every minute there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

One night stay

The decor is adorable. The king bed is super comfy.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L s.

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

Everything you need

Cute property, close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Cute and clean

This house was exactly what we expected. It was perfect for me, my teenage daughter, and her best friend for a spring break trip. It was also very close to the beach and within walking distance of a few shops and restaurants /food trucks. I would definitely book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Woodstock, Ga

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

Great Family Getaway

The house had everything we could need for our family of 4. It was really nice having the beach chairs. There was also a few beach toys and umbrella. The walk to the beach was so quick and easy. Location was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Immaculate and Adorable!

We have decided that this is our new goto place in MB! The cottage is adorable and is the cleanest home we have ever rented! It's super convenient to the beach, restaurants, and bait store. We adore this cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Perfect home for a family getaway!

We have been traveling to Mexico Beach for the last eight years, and this rental is by far our favorite so far! 500 steps from the beach, but not located centrally to the city proper so the beach doesn’t get too crowded. It was a well appointed home and all the balconies make for great sunset watching. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carucha A. B.

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

Mexico Bch. 112 #3 Green House

It was a lovely stay, unfortunately I have very bad knees so the stairs were detrimental to my enjoyment. At no fault to the house. But knce we got in it was lovely. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

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

Great place!

We loved Mexico Beach. The house and the space were perfect for me and my husband. It was clean, well equipped with everything we needed. We sat on the porches for coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening. We loved being so close to the beach to be able to walk every morning, spend time there every day and walk down to watch the sunset. Thank your for a great stay, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie J.

Perfect Beach Getaway

We loved everything about our stay at Cornerstone Cottage! The details in the design and decor were perfect- from various outdoor seating areas to unexpected stain glass windows to the thought put into every detail of storage and comfort. The light and airy color scheme immediately welcomes you and puts you in beach mode. We loved the quietness and easy access to the beach. Also a good jumping off point for either hopping over to PCB for food , shopping and entertainment or exploring other coastal towns like Port St. Joe or Apalachicola. The only problem was that the visit was just too short! We’ll be back!! ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Britney T.

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Coming back for sure!!!

Lovely place. Decided to start a family tradition here! I’ll be returning soon. Me, husband, 11 yo, and 10 mo. Wouldn’t recommend as a couples thing given that the room is jack/jill but perfect small family. No tub for baby but kitchen sink was large enough! Love this place. Very clean! Great location! Wish the king was in the room with balcony but I understand the space would have been limited. Thanks for having us and sharing your home with others. =)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

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

Nice and cozy

We really liked the beach house. It is a very short walk to the beach (50 yards?), quiet, convenient, and had everything we needed. Even though I was aware of the stairs, they did become kind of a bother after a while. The living room, kitchen, and half bath were on the 2nd floor and the two bedrooms and full bath were on the third floor. There is a freight elevator that would have been very helpful when unloading/loading the car, but was locked and unavailable. All in all, is recommend this project to anyone thinking of staying in Mexico Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Danny B.

Anniversary 32

House was very nice, beach access was limited because of a drainage issue at the end of the street, to access the beach you would have to walk through ankle deep water that smelled like sewage. Instead we went one street over to access beach. HVAC was noisy and vibrate to the point it would keep you awake in the king bedroom. The inside of the windows/frames were extremely dirty, the shower had mold around the edges, the shower drain cover popped up because it appears to never have been screwed down, the living room light switch/cover had ants coming out of it during our three day stay. Again the house is very nice, just needs TLC and the issue at the end of the street that was blocking beach access needs to addressed with the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful Home But Renter Beware

This rental home was terrific. It has a very nice, cozy interior as well as inviting exterior, great proximity to the beach (less than a half block) and easy access from a major highway. The only two negatives were the new construction activity next to this home and the hidden rental costs. On the 2 week days of our stay, hammers and nail guns disturbed us each morning starting at 6:45 AM. We don't know if Mexico Beach has construction regulations governing construction start times but the noise was unappreciated. The other negative was the advertised price of the rental. By the time all the fees and taxes are added, the final cost is double the advertised rate. Kudos to the homeowners for creating a beautiful beach cottage but shame on the rental agencies for not being up front about the construction noise and cost add ons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

House is just like pictured!

This home has lots of amenity’s not listed. Air bed. Air fryer. Lots of pots/pans. Plenty eating utensils. Plenty cooking utensils. DVD player. Gaming system. The home is beautiful and just a short walk to the beach. There is lots of stairs. Just so ya know! The home and the town is beautiful….now to the bad. The town is being rebuilt so there isn’t but 2 restaurants. We ended up going into port st Joe or back towards Panama to eat most nights. No grocery store close. NOW…..the construction of new homes because of the hurricane is HEFTY. The beeping trucks and hammering starts at 630 am! Walking through these construction workers to get to the beach was not fun. They Hollar. They cat call. They Hollar and scream at each other. I only walked to the beach alone once because of the workers…..not very welcoming. The city needs to be aware and do something to fix that issue! This town is tiny and is best for the families that just wana sit on the beach. My only complaint is the workers….
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni J.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved this house. It was a short walk from the beach. It was clean and the beds were comfortable! We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Amazing relaxing stay

We love the property and community. Very quiet and peaceful! Clean home and very responsive host! Definitely staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024