Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach Florida, Pet Friendly, King Bed, Ocean Views
House in Mexico Beach, FL
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
If you're looking for a fantastic beach experience then my Clown Fish Cottage 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.
Guess what? The Clown Fish Cottage is pet friendly too. Wow isn't that exciting!!! 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.
In our master bedroom you'll be sleeping on a wonderful 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 limited live TV from our Roku TV but plenty of free movies and shows if you don't have any apps.
Staying here you won't need a golf cart to get to the beach because it's such a short walk. 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
Do you like sitting outside, looking at the ocean, feeling the ocean breezes? Then you’ll love the Clown Fish Cottage screened in front porch. We have a huge comfortable porch swing, chairs and even an outdoor dining table to enjoy sipping your morning coffee, lunch & dinner.
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 dedicated beach view 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.
When you stay at the Clown Fish Cottage we provide 2 beach chairs, a beach cart, a beach umbrella & 4 beach towels for your use. There’s an outdoor water spigot to wash the sand off your feet on the side patio, plenty of outdoor seating & parking for 2 cars. We also have 2 kayaks and miscellaneous beach toys under the stairs and by the shed which are for use, when available, at the property.
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.
Guess what? The Clown Fish Cottage is pet friendly too. Wow isn't that exciting!!! 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.
In our master bedroom you'll be sleeping on a wonderful 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 limited live TV from our Roku TV but plenty of free movies and shows if you don't have any apps.
Staying here you won't need a golf cart to get to the beach because it's such a short walk. 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
Do you like sitting outside, looking at the ocean, feeling the ocean breezes? Then you’ll love the Clown Fish Cottage screened in front porch. We have a huge comfortable porch swing, chairs and even an outdoor dining table to enjoy sipping your morning coffee, lunch & dinner.
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 dedicated beach view 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.
When you stay at the Clown Fish Cottage we provide 2 beach chairs, a beach cart, a beach umbrella & 4 beach towels for your use. There’s an outdoor water spigot to wash the sand off your feet on the side patio, plenty of outdoor seating & parking for 2 cars. We also have 2 kayaks and miscellaneous beach toys under the stairs and by the shed which are for use, when available, at the property.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mexico Beach, FL
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Reviews
10.0
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!!!
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
Wonderful property, so close to the beach. Shep kept communication open all week. I will stay there again and you should too.
10.0
Everything you need and nothing you don’t. Well appointed property, nicely built and decorated and very close to the beach. Highly recommend.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Great place to stay! We enjoyed every second.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
This well-decorated cottage is beautiful, including the shower! This is a spa-quality shower! Very nice! The beds and couch are very comfortable. The beach is within view and a very short walk across the street. Shep even provides a buggy to carry his chairs and beach umbrella if you choose to use them. Very convenient! Our little puppy had fun, too, at the dog-friendly beach just a few blocks away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0
My wife, our senior rescue dog, and I stayed at the ClownfishCottage in Mexico beach. It was our 1st visit back in Mexico Beach since Hurricane Michael, in 2018. The owner was easy to work with, the location was great, and the facilities were as advertised.
10.0
This is a nice quiet neighborhood with nice neighbors. The property had everything we needed, including kitchen supplies, beach chairs and a cart to take our items to the beach. Very short walk to the beach! Owner was very nice and helpful.
10.0
My family of 3 and family pet enjoyed our extended stay at this property. Everything was exactly as listed and perfect for us! Highly recommend!
10.0
Cute beach property, close to beach and great views, owner is super nice and has everything you need for a great stay!
10.0
Our stay at Clownfish Cottage was perfect. Everything was wonderful…the accommodations, the close proximity to the beach, and even the weather cooperated nicely. October seems to be the perfect time to visit Mexico Beach. And we were very much appreciative of the access to all of the beach accessories that you could ask for:very nice beach chairs and umbrella, swim rings and floats and a nice cart to haul them to the beach in. They even had kayaks on wheels, if you are so inclined. But our favorite part had to be the comfy swing on the screened in porch—so relaxing and we could even see the water from it. We will definitely be making a return trip to the Clownfish!
10.0
We loved our stay at the Clown Fish Cottage! I can’t say enough about the cleanliness, location and overall wonderful vibe there. Communication is easy with Shep, and the interior design of the first floor apartment is efficient and intelligent. We will be back!
10.0
We loved the cottage and the location. We plan to come back soon. Access to the beach was easy and the cottage was very comfortable. The cottage had everything we needed and the screened porch was so nice. Kitchen was well stocked and very clean.
It’s perfect for a couple or family with 2 small children.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Clown Fish Cottage. Everything was as described in the description. Beach access was a very short walk, plenty of beach accessories on hand if you forgot something. Will definitely be visiting again.
Shep, the owner was very easy to deal with during the booking and check in. Also got a chance to talk with him in person, great guy.
10.0
This was our very first family vacation. We had the BEST time. The place was perfect for our little family. Shep was amazing , we got there early and we text him on whim to see if he would let us in before our time and he was happy to do so. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything i needed to cook. There were plenty of towels and complimentary laundry detergent and dish washing soap. What i loved most the wagon, beach chairs, and umbrella that was available for our use. It was an easy walk across the street to the beach (and we have young kids) so this was perfect. We loved the screened in porch, it was a great place for family meals and view of the beach! We will be back! Thank you!
10.0
We loved our stay! Close to the beach, and nice area. Property just as described. We will definitely be back!
10.0
The stay here was so nice, we will stay here again!!
10.0
This was the first time we ever rented via VRBO and it was a very positive experience. The unit was very clean and passed my wife's cleanliness test (she's extremely picky). The unit was well stocked and made our stay very comforting. All of the beds were comfortable which allowed us to sleep well after a long day at the beach. The owner was excellent at keeping us updated on the unit and providing all the necessary information to enjoy our stay. The unit was very cozy and none of us wanted to leave after the week. Would definitely stay here again!!
10.0
This was the perfect get away for my husband and I. Cottage was exactly as listed. It was even cuter than the pictures depicted. Beach is visible from screened in porch where we ate dinner multiple nights. Everything you need is there. Well appointed kitchen, beach chairs, wagon, floats and even two kayaks. Shep was great with questions we had about the area. Meico Beach is absolutely beautiful and a true piece of paradise. Can't wait to rent her again. I highly reccomend.
10.0
Everything was as advertised. Clown Fish Cottage was welcoming and comfortable. I especially enjoyed the porch swing and the breeze. Thank you and we hope to come again!
10.0
Fantastic! Would love to stay again!
10.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Clown Fish Cottage! It was just as pictured, very clean and well kept. The decor gave the cottage a warm and welcoming feel.
I can’t say enough about the screened in porch with swing, we spent so much of our time out there! A short walk to the beach, lovely neighborhood surrounding the cottage. Shep was so nice and we enjoyed our talks with him and the beautiful flowers he had planted around the cottage. Highly recommend this and hope to visit again!!
10.0
Great place clean and great location.
10.0
Great location and property better than advertised. Everything you need is there from kitchen utensils to beach chairs and umbrellas. Property recently completely thoughtfully remodeled and extremely clean. Pet friendly property and pet friendly beach is just 4 blocks away. Shep, the owner, has other properties in the area and was very helpful. We will be back.
10.0
Loved this property! This was our first time visiting Mexico Beach and it was amazing. The property was in a fabulous location just steps away from the beach. The unit was immaculately cleaned and very well stocked with cooking supplies for those evenings we cooked in. The front porch was a plus as well and a great place to sit and relax. Shep was a great host. We will definitely stay here again.
10.0
Shep is super host, hospitality great, cottage just right for us, close to beach. Couldn’t have had better accommodations!
10.0
The unit was small but perfect for two and a small dog. Shep the owner was great and very willing to please. Good location just a block off the beach and great views. Can't say enough good things about this place.
10.0
The host is very accommodating and helpful! Shep wants to make sure you enjoy your stay!
He provides beach chairs, umbrella, and cart. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to use.
Sleeping quarters were good, nice bathroom.
We'll be back!
Rich and Micki
10.0
This property was great. It was small but perfect for our family of 4 and our dog. The kids loved the bunk beds and the dog loved walking through the neighborhood. St. Joseph's Bay is beautiful and we also made the short trip to Windmark Beach and Cape San Blas. Port St. Joe was just a few minutes away and had everything we needed (even a lighthouse). My wife and I highly recommend coffee on the front porch swing to get your day started. We also couldn't help but watch Finding Nemo while we were there. Great trip! Thanks, Shep.
10.0
Would’ve like to stay longer.
Enjoyed conversations with the Property Manager…Easy to reach and quickly answered our questions!!!! Thanks 😊
10.0
Every thing about this place was as stated in the description... except better. Very nicely kept, wonderful screened in porch, very short walk to the beach... THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!! It will stay on my list for future trips. Thanks Shep for sharing you place.
10.0
Everything thing was just perfect and even exceeded our expectations
The pictures accurately depict the rental
Very cute and spotless
Nice neighborhood and truly quick easy walk to beach
We had our dog and nice backyard area
Would definitely recommend and return ASAP
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mexico Beach?
The average price for a rental in Mexico Beach is $377 per night. This rental is $104 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach Florida, Pet Friendly, King Bed, Ocean Views . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach Florida, Pet Friendly, King Bed, Ocean Views pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Clown Fish Cottage in Mexico Beach Florida, Pet Friendly, King Bed, Ocean Views ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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