Nestled on the shore of Ochlockonee Bay, this Panacea cottage is a delightful retreat! The charming vacation rental boasts 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a loft — ample space for you and all your loved ones. Start each morning on the screened porch and take in the breathtaking sunrise views, then walk down to the waterfront to dip your toes in the sand. Try the catch of the day at a nearby eatery, hit the biking trails, or cast your line to top off an epic Florida vacation.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Screened Porch | Close to Hiking & Biking Trails | Seafood Restaurants Nearby
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Loft: Full Bed, 3 Twin Beds
SUN + SAND: Ochlockonee Bay - swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating (on-site), Bayside Marina (0.3 miles), Sopchoppy River (1 mile), Ochlockonee River (1 mile), Ochlockonee Bay Boat Ramp (3 miles), Mashes Sand Beach (4 miles), Mashes Sands Boat Ramp (5 miles), Crum’s Bait & Tackle - Boat Rentals (6 miles) OUTDOOR FUN: Chaires Creek (6 miles), Bald Point State Park (7 miles), Dickerson Bay, Mineral Springs (7 miles), Otter Lake (7 miles), Ochlockonee River State Park (15 miles), Big Bend Scenic Byway (18 miles) MORE THINGS TO SEE + DO: Gulf Specimen Aquarium (6 miles), St James Bay Golf Club (17 miles), Camp Gordon Johnston Museum (26 miles), Crooked River Lighthouse (27 miles) AIRPORT: Tallahassee International Airport (37 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front of the house facing the driveway, 1 camera is located on the stairs facing up, 1 camera is located underneath the house facing the parking area, and 1 camera is on the back of the house facing the bay. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected - NOTE: This 2-story home requires a flight of exterior stairs to enter. While the bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the loft on the 2nd floor
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About the area
Panacea
Located in Panacea, this cottage is on the beach. Bayside Marina and Wildwood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Point State Park and Ochlockonee River State Park. Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum and Medart Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, cycling and hiking.
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Trident - 8 min drive
Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - 4 min drive
Salty Donkey - 8 min drive
Posey's Oyster Bar - 9 min drive
Angelo & Son's Seafood - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views!?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views! on 9 June 2026 start from AU$202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Ochlockonee Bay Cottage w/ Views! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Panacea cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bayside Marina and Silver Lake. Grass Island is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house’s location was amazing! The view was fantastic and the tranquility was exceptional. There was a lot of space, size of rooms was perfect, too. And the porch made our day.
I was in town for a work event and could not have picked a more perfect place to stay. The cottage was easy to find, clean, well stocked and the view out the back porch was amazing. 10/10 would stay again!
Marie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
25 Sept 2024
fabulous stay
My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights and enjoyed ourselves. Check out Wakulla Springs State Park, it was a highlight. House is charming and rustic with wonderful screened porch that looks right out onto the bay.
We had the best time at this home, it was clean and exactly how the pictures look! My family had the best time and will definitely be renting again in the future!
The place was just as advertised. It was easy to find. it was right on the water with a small water access for fishing or launching a kayak. There were plenty of good restaurants in the area.
We enjoyed a quiet relaxing few days overlooking the water from the screened porch! The home was clean, well-equipped and very comfortable- with the exception of one bed which had a rather lumpy mattress. We will definitely look forward to a return visit!
An old fashion cottage with a nice screened porch to watch the tide. We also watched an otter catch a fish and watched the moon rise over the bay. It's a very simple accomodation but it has everything you need, very clean. Feels like old Florida.
SG L.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brenden
6 July 2023
Excellent Weekend Home
We were in the area with the kids visiting family, this house was perfect. On the water, everything you need and plenty of room for all. We ended up hanging out at our rental instead of my sisters house at night to enjoy the patio overlooking the water.
Brenden
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
From Owner: "Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We actually feel the same way when we have stayed at the house. There is nothing like the view over the bay! We hope you come back to stay with us again."
We loved this property! The screened porch with the swing and rocking chairs was our favorite part! The property was comfortable, clean, and well stocked. Our only complaint is the one full bath (only one shower) and the half bath didn't have a light, so we had to use our phones to light the room at night.
The Bay Cottage was a beautiful place to stay on the water. Fabulous front porch with an incredible view. Cottage is tastefully decorated and has everything that you need to relax and have a great time. The Host -- Christine -- was very accessible and accommodating. Will plan on scheduling a return trip in the near future.
My favorite was sitting on the porch! We all enjoyed the screened in porch with the swing and rocking chairs! It was beautiful out there. I love Old homes, and the high ceilings with original details was very nice. It is not a new home, so if you are looking perfection with all the new things, I wouldn't recommend this home. BUT, if you want to escape to the past with Old Floridian charm, this is the home for you! Bring your fishing pole and fresh shrimp... you will be sure to catch some fish!
We arrived in a terrible rainstorm after dark…
It would have been nice if there had been outside lights.
Once inside, we fell in love with this charming 1930’s cottage! It had a well stocked kitchen, with all the modern amenities.
Not recommended if you can’t do stairs since the house is on stilts.
Christine was very responsive to our questions.
The screen porch with rocking chairs looking over the bay were perfect! Wish there hade been a queen sized bed.
We will be back!
Bonnie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This small bay front cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and fun. The kids were a bit disappointed that the beach is a low tide sliver of sand but managed to find a lot to do when we weren’t out and about in the community.
My only suggestions for improvement is the outside lighting. I really thought a light at the bottom of the stairs would make coming up and down after dark safer. You can’t see the bottom step due to the way it’s set going into the underside of the house when it isn’t full daylight outside.
The property was beautiful and we loved that it didn't feel like a busy tourist place. It felt more like a small town with more locals than tourists. The home was a perfect size for our group of 7 and we loved the screened in porch. When we asked the host if we were supposed to provide our own toilet paper, however, we were told it was not an unlimited supply. This was on the first full day of our stay. We reminded the host that there were 7 of us staying for 4 nights and there was not extra toilet paper in both bathrooms as stated, we were told there was no need for us to get nasty. We couldn't find anything to do dishes with as well. The host did bring more toilet paper and disposable cloths for dishes, but we have never been treated like that by a host before and will not return to this property because of the poor customer service.