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THE WHALE COTTAGE 1
ENJOY THE SUNNY DAYS OF SUMMER ON THE FRONT DECK!
WHALE 1 PRETTY BLUE QUARTZ BREAKFAST BAR
FULLY FENCED YARD
PATHWAY TO THE BACK WHALE COTTAGE 2

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

GREAT ROOM

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet. Please turn off outside lights at night.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jacksonville Beach

Located in Jacksonville Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. TPC Sawgrass and Jacksonville Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cradle Creek Preserve and Dutton Island Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Oceanfront Park, or check out an event or a game at Jacksonville Beach Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jacksonville Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northeast Florida Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oceanfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Adventure Landing - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Florida - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LandShark Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lynch's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sago Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing located?

This family-friendly Jacksonville Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach Pier. Northeast Florida Beaches and Sleiman North Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Fantastic!

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

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

Mike N.

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

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

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

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

Julia H.

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

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

Curtis K.

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

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

Michael Q.

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

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

Fred H.

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

The beach cottage

Great property in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

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

Vicki K.

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

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.

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

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

Susan B.

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

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

Katie H.

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

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

Todd W.

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

Whale House

Perfect location perfect size perfect host
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyndali M.

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

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

Monica W.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Beach cottage

Loved loved this cottage. Perfect. Had everything that we needed. Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Nice getaway

Great for 2-4 people. In the middle of everywhere you want to go. Close to beach and dining. Golf and entertainment a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Whale of a time

Everything was great! The location was perfect, all the little extras were appreciated, enjoyed the back deck and the front deck! Shower was hot and bed was comfortable! Highly recommend when visiting Jax Beach! We also had a wonderful meal at Eleven South!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ines D.

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

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

Darryl R.

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

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

Mike M.

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

Charming cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by CHRIS CORMACK

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I owned CC Sells real estate team with Keller Williams Realty in Northern Virginia for thirty years. I had been coming back and forth to Jax Beach for years. I love renovating and decorating beach cottages. I live here now and can help guests find a beach house of their own!

Why they chose this property

I love the location. It's right across the street from the beach.

What makes this property unique

Check out Whale 2 (VRBO#3454836). It's our newest cottage that shares a backyard with The Whale. Feel free to inquire about renting both for a large family escape! Whale 2 has another king-sized bed along with two sets of bunk beds.

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