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Cottage on the Bay

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage on the Bay

Panacea. Waterfront home on Ochlockonee Bay with absolutely stunning views and sunsets! One mile walk down the street to the Gulf of Mexico. Home is fully furnished. Coffee, cream, and sugar provided. You can enjoy walking on the small private beach just by walking out the back door! You can enjoy beautiful sunsets from the back deck or glassed sunroom. Quiet neighborhood close to several beaches.

Property manager

Steve Cushman

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Cottage on the Bay Cottage
Cottage on the Bay Panacea
Cottage on the Bay Cottage Panacea

About the neighborhood

Map
Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Mashes Sand Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wilson Beach - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 22 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 35 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mineral Springs Seafood & Bait - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪My-Way Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Bay located?

This Panacea vacation home is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mashes Sand Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bayside Marina and Silver Lake. Grass Island and Bald Point State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cottage on the Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week end stay
Had a very relaxing time very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
A great place to relax and enjoy the view. Sunroom was awesome and inviting. Small stretch of beach to enjoy the sun without the crowds. My friend and I are older so it was prefect for us but it also had kayaks for the younger crowd. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R., Rolling Meadows, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Big open common area with Kitchen/living room, with plenty if room to eat, play ganes, have a movie night with three big bedrooms with awesome queen mattresses, we slept well! The 4th bedroom has two twin beds which was great for the bigger kids and the sleeper couch in the sunroom was great for the smaller kids. We enjoyed using the kayaks, fishing, exploring nature, finding hermit crabs, sand castles, etc...we also went to the Aquarium nearby, Alligator Point to fish for baby sharks and swim, Mash Sands Beach at low tide to see all the creatures...St. Marks Lighthouse and took our boat to go scalloping. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mashes Sands
Nice older home -- BR TV didn't work. Shower head leaked. Recliner handles broken and not very comfortable. Felt like grit/sand on the tile floor when we arrived. But overall -- since it's a older home - it was expected. We had a good time -- even w 20 degree weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Get Away
This is a wonderful gathering place. Room to spread out and nice, comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. The views are amazing. Fishing is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful and we enjoyed every minute!!
We will definitely rebook!!! This place is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!
We had an amazing week long stay at the Cottage. The listing is precise to the amenities and location! We saw the beautiful white squirrel almost every day we were there. The dolphins showed up the first night for a short period of time, but the last night we were there they put on a full show of blowing, jumping completely out of the water flipping around for a good hour or so right out in-front of us. We absolutely loved it. Everything we needed was there. Toiletries, dish soap, laundry detergent, plates, cups, etc. You name it, it was there. The property manager and owner were exceptional. Immediately responded to any questions before and during our stay. Went above and beyond to make sure everything was provided to make our stay perfect. The sun room was the place to be for sunrise, and out of the sand gnats. The sunsets were as always, breath taking! Panacea has always been our family’s go to for trips, and the Cottage was perfect for us! The ONLY recommendation I have for the future is the dock being rebuilt. Other than that, the property was perfect and we loved our stay. We will definitely be back. Thanks Jodi and Patti for being awesome and so accommodating for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice big house
Big and beautiful house. Picture of pier was misleading being that it was the neighbors and the pier for this house is completely dismantled and unusable. Besides that, the house was great. Beautiful sunroom that we loved sitting in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 21-24, 2022
We had the best accommodations that we had EVER had. The home is emaculent and perfect. It was clean, lots of space/room, supplied with anything you could possibly need. Outside decks were spacious and pleasant to hang out. Saw white squirrels and a dolphin or two. Would defiantly recommend and return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a view!
We had a wonderful stay at Cottage on the Bay! House was a perfect set up with plenty of space and privacy. We loved the deck and sun room. We saw dolphins, white squirrels, different birds as well has having an Egret fly up on deck for an up-close visit. Host was amazing to work with. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN W., Upstate, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet slice of heaven
This home was perfect for our group! The location was quiet and peaceful, our elderly neighbor came out to speak multiple times, the property manager was amazing, home had everything we could need! The dock pictured is no longer there, which was upsetting to my fishing husband lol Loved the home and everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
529 Mashes Sands Rd
The location was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The house fitted our needs. The beds were very comfortable. Our favorite room in the house was the sun room. We spent most of our indoor time in there relaxing. We even had a daily visit from otters & white squirrels. The house does need a little TLC though. The dishwasher & washing machine leaked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Peaceful & quiet.
Pier no longer there, some porch windows wouldn’t close, recliners didn’t work, 1 burner doesn’t work, place needs some TLC. Location quiet & secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty on the Bay
This location on Ochlockonee Bay was beautiful and a great location for traveling to the surrounding sites. Loved waking in the morning to the sunrises and kicking back in the evening to watch the sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint hideaway
Quaint little home with everything you need. Beautiful location along the forgotten coast of Florida. Perfect staging spot if you are a sportsmen or love hiking/biking state and national parks. Pretty beach close enough to walk to at the end of the road. Homeowner is very nice and communicates clearly. Great little spot on the bay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021