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Pathway leads to a residential building with a green roof and mature trees.
Relax in this inviting living space with a high ceiling, ceiling fan, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a central island, sink, and seating, plus stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen features classic cabinetry with decorative moldings and ample storage for dishes and glassware.
Enjoy al fresco dining and relaxation in this serene backyard patio, complete with a barbecue grill and lush greenery.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Northeast Florida Beaches
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪43 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.

The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing

Quaint One-Bedroom Cottage - A Beachside Retreat with King-Size Comfort

First pet free. Welcome to a charming one-bedroom cottage that embraces beachside living. With a king-size bed and a comfortable couch featuring a queen pull-out mattress, this cozy retreat offers both style and comfort. This Cottage shares the back yard with Whale 2 Cottage. Rent both for the whole family this summer!

Key Features:

Updated Kitchen: Revel in a well-appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, a Keurig coffee maker, and all the essential dishes, glasses, and cookware.
Vaulted Ceilings: Enjoy an open and airy atmosphere, enhanced by the cottage's vaulted ceilings.
Large Lit Deck: The spacious, well-lit deck is perfect for outdoor living, whether it's dinner under the stars or entertaining friends. A Weber gas grill is provided for your outdoor culinary adventures.
Tropical Landscaping: Surrounding the cottage is lush tropical landscaping, creating a serene outdoor sitting area for relaxation.
Shared Backyard: Share the backyard with Whale 2 (VRBO#3454836), enhancing the sense of community while providing additional space to unwind.
Beach Essentials: Your beach experience is complete with provided beach tent, umbrellas, and chairs.
Entertainment and Convenience: Stay entertained with cable TV and high-speed WiFi. A full-size washer and dryer add to the convenience of your stay.
Fully Fenced Yard: Revel in privacy and security within the fully fenced yard, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and recreation.
Proximity to the Beach:
Situated just half a block from the beach, this cottage is conveniently located within walking distance of all that Jax Beach has to offer.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living in this well-appointed beachside cottage, where the shared backyard with Whale 2 adds a sense of community to your stay.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Atlantic Beach. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from Mayo Clinic Florida and 11 minutes from Mayport Naval Station
The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

CHRIS CORMACK

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

Property is also known as

THE Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach
1/2 BLOCK FROM THE BEACH! PET FRIENDLY! FAST WIFI WFH
JAX Beach IS Open!!!the Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach

The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra S., Smyrna GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Wonderful place. Has everything you need and so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Whale was a dream stay! We were here for a Mayo visit. We wanted to bring our pets… Chris was so accommodating! The entire cottage had everything we needed! We loved that we could take our pups to the beach and 2 daily long walks. They LOVED it! The fenced front patio was a fave pastime. This property doesn’t disappoint. We will definitely stay here again! The inside decor and pics was exactly as pictured and we were treated with beautiful roses and baked goods.
View from front deck at Sunrise
I counted the steps from the cottage to the sandy beach ( 100 steps!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very pleased with the location. The beach was right across a quiet street, maybe a one minute walk, not across a busy road or anything like most places that are listed as "beach across the street". Morning walks were great. Tons of people riding bikes. Very peaceful! The Jacksonville Fishing Pier is a short 5ish minute walk, along with some restaurants and bars. We walked everywhere! It was nice not to have to navigate beach roads in our car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage!

This little gem is in a perfect location for everyone who wants to enjoy the beach and have great restaurants in walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay and how walkable the neighbhood was. Easy parking and check-in process. The cottage is perfect for a couple looking to unwind. The bed is incredibly comfortable and the shower is nice and spacious. The beach is only a few steps away - you can see the ocean from the front deck! We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well needed get away

Great location and perfect home! Everything we needed to recharge and reset. Thank you for sharing your lovely property! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

Loved staying at The Whale Cottage! Really cute inside and out with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Comfortable bed, great spaces to relax and the welcome touches were so appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near Mayo and Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

My wife was at Brooks for months and was time to stay close to Jax beach and nearby restaurants. Location is terrific and walked the beach daily and recharged my own battery. Chris was easy to connect with and helpful. I was very comfortable during my stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed, cozy cottage close to beach

The Whale is a lovely, cozy little cottage. The layout is quirky, but gives it character. The personal touches by the host were noticeable and greatly appreciated, especially by my wife. We greatly enjoyed the very close proximity to the beach, only a short block away. The beach wagon was a great benefit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

It is a block from the beach Restaurants walkable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed for a few days, very nice! Very close to beach, can see the ocean from living room and front deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing space!

My husband and I spent 9 days in this charming cottage! The size was perfect for the 2 of us (and our dog!) with enough space to combine a few days of work with a few days of fun! The location of this property can't be beat - so close to the beach and all of the wonderful things the Jax Beach neighborhood has to offer! The property had everything we needed including a very comfortable bed, good size bathroom, convenient (and large!) washer and dryer, and a great patio space. The Roku TV was easy for us to use with all of our subscription services. The kitchen was decently equipped with everything we needed for our stay (although to be fair, we didn't cook any major meals). We enjoyed meeting 2 sets of visitors to the cottage in the back - definitely want to look at that one for a potential rental, too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kindl

Very cute place. The owner was very easy to get in touch with. Very close to the beach and our dog met dog friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A., Franklin, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

NYE Stay

We enjoyed our time at the Whale House. It’s a small place as depicted in the photos but well appointed, comfortable and cozy. It’s very close to the beach and lots of restaurants. The fenced yard was great for our pup who was a welcomed guest as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

First, I have to say "WOW"!!! This place was awesome and as we say in the South "Cute as a Button!" Chris put little touches in this Cottage that made it a HOME, not just a place to stay. Bed was very comfortable, pull-out sofa was nice as well per our adult son. Also nice to sit on for watching football. The short walk to the beach was an added bonus, which our little Maltese really enjoyed. We will definitely stay again when coming to Jacksonville Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H., Stuart, Fla

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Adorable cottage with a great location. Just a block from the beach and could hear the waves from our patio. Could walk to a wide variety of restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Location and amenities exceeded our expectations. This was our first time staying in this area and we are looking forward to returning. The fresh flowers upon our arrival was a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and convenient

The photos accurately represent the place. The bedroom does not have enough room to open up a suitcase on the floor but there is a closet and since it was just two of us we used the living room area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whale Cottage

Cottage was perfect! Cozy and very clean. Loved that it was a short walk away from the beach and restaurants. We had a few questions and Chris responded immediately with a resolution. I would recommend this location without a doubt!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndali M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stu at the Beach

It was awesome, the place was great. The beach was close. Family was very happy 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M., Crozet, Virginia US

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet, Sweet Cottage in Great Location

We so thoroughly enjoyed our stay that we will be back the next time we travel to Jax Beach to visit family. The space has an easy flow for visiting and dining. Great kitchen. Very well-appointed, and so nicely decorated! Chris has thought of absolutely everything you might need for your stay. The location was perfect. We could hear the ocean, just one block away… and it is within walking distance to a number of restaurants and shop. Very nice setting for sitting outside. We would recommend this listing highly!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage!

We felt right at home here and the location was perfect. The owner was so kind and helpful with all questions and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, convenient spot.

Steps from the beach and a stroll to local restaurants and bars. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Shabby Chic- just shabby

After reading the positive reviews about the cleanliness of the property and good experiences of past renters, we looked forward to spending a week at The Whale. Unfortunately, the house was very dirty and showed significant signs of wear from previous renters. The bloom has fallen off the rose with this property, at least for now. We ended our time there after four nights and were eager to leave. Definitely not what we expected from a “premier host” or a highly rated property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023