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Free Pet & special pricing! The Whale 2: Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 867 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
  • Place, Atlantic Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northeast Florida Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Free Pet & special pricing! The Whale 2: Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage

Free pet. Tucked inback of Whale 1 Cottage. Indulge in coastal comfort with this charming two bedroom cottage, featuring a king-size bed in the master bedroom and a second bedroom adorned with two sets of bunk beds (full-sized bottom, twin-sized top). The cozy interior extends to a comfortable reclining couch, accompanied by a smart TV for your entertainment.

Key Features:

Private Bathrooms: Each bedroom boasts its own full private bathroom for added convenience and privacy.

Updated Kitchen: The cottage boasts an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, a Keurig coffee maker, and all the essentials for your culinary adventures.

Shared Outdoor Space: Enjoy shared amenities with Whale 1 (VRBO#1656989), including a Weber gas grill and a spacious, well-lit deck perfect for al fresco dining or entertaining. Lush tropical landscaping and outdoor sitting areas enhance the overall charm.

Beach Essentials: Your beach experience is elevated with provided wagon, beach tent, umbrellas, and chairs.

Entertainment and Convenience: Stay connected with cable smart TV and high-speed WiFi. A full-size washer and dryer add to the convenience of your stay.

Fully Fenced Yard: Revel in privacy within the fully fenced yard, creating a secure space for relaxation and play.

Proximity to the Beach: Conveniently located just half a block from the beach, this cottage offers proximity to all that Jax Beach has to offer. Immerse yourself in seaside luxury and create lasting memories in this inviting coastal haven.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Atlantic Beach. Features include a gym and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 10 minutes by car from Mayo Clinic Florida and 11 minutes from Mayport Naval Station
Free Pet & special pricing! The Whale 2: Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Free Pet & special pricing! The Whale 2: Cozy 2-Bedroom Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in JAX Beach. Only problem is it’s not always available when we come down
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camille G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a charming little property so close to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. One bathroom sink was clogged, but other than that, it was just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

CAROL R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is lovely, beautifully decorated. It’s supplied with everything you need. I packed way too many clothes. The laundry area is top notch & I wished I had packed lighter. The fenced in yard is very small for active dogs but the 5 minute walk to the beach more than makes up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was absolutely perfect for our stay and the host had clearly thought about the details that are important to tired travelers. It felt welcoming and comfortable. Communications were quick and clear. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great rental, the location is wonderful and the cottage is even bigger than it looks in the pictures. My son loved the bunkbed room. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute, nicely furnished, everything in wonderful condition and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner called to let us know we could get in early, which was greatly appreciated. The home is small but they have used the space very well. Bathrooms had plenty of towels and all the products for showering, etc. kitchen was also well equipped with everything we needed. The decor and updates were the perfect beach vibe. Beach buggy, chairs, beach bag and small cooler were all there. Very convenient.Overall, we enjoyed our time being just a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T., Richardson Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazingThe house was beautiful and just steps from the beachCouldn’t have asked for anything more perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Live staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sieglenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot for myself, husband and our fur babies. Great location, cute and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnetha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
If I could give “Communication with property manager” 10 stars, I would!!! Chris kept the lines of communication open from the first time I messaged her asking questions until the check out process. Such a wonderful host. This home is perfectly located, just a stroll to the beach and Margaritaville. It was the perfect amount of space for me, my spouse, our 3 young adults, grandchild and our small dog. Perfectly stocked! We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage! It's in an amazing location. You are steps away from the beach! Family of 4 with a small dog and we had a lot of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

It is in the back of the property as others have mentioned. So you share with another place you have to walk by first to get to this units front door. We didn't know this and tried the code on the front location and it worked so we walked in on someone else. The location to the beach was great, just a quick walk. It is clean but we did have bugs, including ants in the kitchen. Had to buy a closed container for our food. We thought the second bedroom was really cute. I would say overall it is fine for 2 people but would be tight in the general area for any more. All things above wouldn't stop me from staying again BUT it had a really bad smell in the entire place. That is also mentioned in another review. It is a musty type smell and I'm not sure how to eliminate it but that made the stay less desirable. All our luggage/clothes had to be cleaned once home because they picked up that smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location being a block and half from beach. Property had everything we needed and was very roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was cozy and clean and well kept. Loved the covered walkway. Also loved the pink fridge, toaster, and coffee maker. The beach was just across the street. A very memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps from the beach

The Whale 2 Cottage is at the back of the lot, on which the owner owns both cottages. This makes the cottage feel very secluded. The shared courtyard features chairs, a garden, beautiful flowers, and space for BBQing. I loved having a huge shower and a fabulous W/D set. May return to rent both cottages with another family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H., Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Last Minute Beach Getaway

We decided last minute for a quick 3 night beach trip and Whale 2 was our choice. The location was perfect and it has all the necessities needed for a beach getaway. It’s conveniently located for walking distance to many restaurants and the beach is only steps away. Everything is recently remodeled, super clean, and the property uses 100% of the available space to maximize usage. It’s small but you will not be missing anything. Bathrooms are large given the space and they owners are very pet friendly with pet towels available. Love having beach wagon, chairs and umbrella… so you don’t have to pack extra. We will definitely be back on our short trip getaways. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb D., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness

Father's Day

My sister, brother and I stayed in this perfect beach cottage for a sibling get together on Father's Day weekend. Our 85 year old Dad lives in Jacksonvile, so we were able to spend the day with him.This place was perfect. It is exactly as described and in the pictures. So close to the beach with plenty of beach chairs, towels coolers, anything you need. The beds were so comfortable, I had the best sleep in a long time. The filtered water and oce maker was a life saver since it was so hot.Chris was very quick to answer when I had a question. This is a big plus.This will be a place I will want to stay everytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whale Beach Cottage

The cottage was lovely, however the air conditioner could not be turned below 75 degrees. There was a dehumidifier that had to be emptied every couple of hours. The dehumidifier and air purifier ran constantly and was rather noisy. Also, there was a distinct musty odor that was very noticeable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but small

The location is great! We used to live in Jax and this is close to a lot of restaurants and the beach. Parking was easy and close. Be aware that you’re on the back property (that wasn’t clearly disclosed to us). It is very small. We are a family of 5 with 3 kids between the ages of 5-11 and it was very tight. There is a beach cart, cooler and chairs but you will need to bring other items like an umbrella, boogie boards, buckets and shovels if you have kids. The kitchen was bare minimum- oil Spray for pans but that’s it - if you want to cook, you’ll need to bring a lot. There was no cookie/baking sheet. The air conditioners need to be kept at a certain temperature otherwise they will leak so it can get warm & stuffy. Somewhat pricey for the size compared tonight VRBO’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property

Super cute cottage with everything we needed. Easy access to beach. Walk to coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

This was a wonderful place to stay in Jacksonville! It is perfectly decorated and recently updated. It is in a great location and an easy walk to the beach. Chris was very welcoming and readily available. We would highly recommend here to anyone looking for a place to stay in Jacksonville.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place and location!

Place was as advertised and more. Perfect location less than 1 block from the beach and Jax beach bars/restaurants. The 2 full baths is a huge plus if you are staying with a few people. We will definitely be looking to re-book this place in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L., usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

Adorable, well stocked great location! Beds are comfy, beach towels and cooler.love the desert rise dishes. Walk across the street to the beach .refinery across the street is yummy. Easy walking the area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025