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"The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand!

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Mexico Beach

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Step into The Nest, a newly renovated beach house in the heart of Florida's Gulf Coast. Relax on the screen porch with a cool fan breeze and watch the sunsets or take a stroll to one of the world's most incredible white sand beaches, perfect for fishing or boating. This charming cottage also features an outdoor shower and large volume ice maker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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 Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand!

The Nest Beach House– Gulf View Cottage Just Steps to the Sand!
Pet Friendly | Screened Porch | Large Under counter Ice Maker | Outdoor Shower | Bike Rentals Available

“The Nest” is better than ever! This charming beach cottage is just steps from one of Florida’s most beautiful pet-friendly white sand beaches. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to unwind, this cozy getaway offers everything you need for a relaxing coastal escape.

Highlights Include:
   •   Gulf views from the screened porch – relax with a cool drink under the ceiling fan as you watch the sunset.
   •   Brand-new huge private outdoor shower – ideal for rinsing off kids or pets after a beach day.
   •   A large-capacity ice maker to keep your cooler stocked and ready.
   •   Steps to the sand – no need to drive, just walk right out and you’re there.
   •   Plenty of parking for your boat and trailer, plus a new public boat ramp just up the road.

Need bikes?
We offer 26” aluminum-frame beach cruisers for rent at $50/week per bike. Just let us know in advance if you’d like to reserve.

Local Attractions:
   •   Walk or bike to Mexico Beach (¼ mile west)
   •   Drive to Port St. Joe (12 miles east) or Panama City (24 miles west)
   •   Explore the charm of Apalachicola (35 miles east)
   •   Browse quaint local shops, pick up one-of-a-kind gifts or artwork, and enjoy the freshest seafood around.

Whether you’re scalloping, crabbing, snorkeling, or simply lounging with a book on our quiet stretch of beach, The Nest is your perfect beach vacation home base.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is NOT allowed in this beach house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $95 pet fee for 1st pet. Each additional pet $15

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is NOT allowed in this beach house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

"the Nest" Beach House Mexico
"the Nest" Beach Mexico Beach w/ Gulf Views & 100 Steps Sand
"the Nest" Beach Mexico

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Mexico Beach and Constitution Convention Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
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Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Palm tree and grasses blowing in the wind along a wild stretch of beach near Port St. Joe, Florida
    Saint Joe Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port St Joe is a small Town in the Florida Panhandle
    Mexico Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Park Under the Palms
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Shipwreck Raw Bar
    3 min drive
  • Forgotten Coast Brewing Company
    6 min drive
  • Express lane Food Mart
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Tex Kitchen
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at "The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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"The Nest" Beach House in Mexico Beach w/ Gulf views and only 100 steps to sand! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nest is a cozy retreat! It was an easy walk to the beach. We will definitely go back! I highly recommend the Nest at Mexico Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect little getaway! So close to the beach and had everything we needed to escape from reality for a few days. Thank you for sharing your Nest with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

The Nest

Great little place, and would stay there again. Very convenient to the beach, a short one block walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Location

Awesome location, 28 seconds to the beach . Great screened in porch . Will definitely be back .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Laid back and just what we needed for our anniversary trip. Short walk to a quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

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

Wonderful weekend stay!

The house was perfect for us. Location was also amazing. Everything described was there. Loved our stay at The Nest. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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

Great place!

So glad we were able to take our dogs with us! Nice neighborhood, short walk to the beach, and clean house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Long Weekend Fishing Trip

Great Location, very clean! Went down for a 3 day fishing trip with 2 friends and really enjoyed the place. Very convenient to boat ramp and restaurants. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilynne s.

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

Cosy

Very clean and well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R W.

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

Great cottage in a great location!

The house is clean and well appointed, having everything we needed. In addition to being only a block from a quiet, beautiful beach, the neighborhood was also nice for walking. The owners are helpful and responsive, and overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty-Kay E.

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

The Nest was ideal

Our Thanksgiving goal was to eat, relax and watch football. The Nest was the perfect place for that. Add the beautiful sunsets just steps away and we had a trip worth making into a tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan R.

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

Fantastic Rental

Our host was fantastic! We had a small issue with the door, got in touch with Kevin (our host), he responded immediately. The location is great, so close to the beach, the rental is beautiful. Loved that we were able to take our fur boy with us. We took Kevin's recommendations on restaurants and food trucks in the area and they were all delicious. Beautiful, quiet, friendly neighborhood. We will be returning to the "Nest". Thanks so much, Kevin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Perfect!

The pre and post stay communication was exceptional. The property was the perfect place to rest, relax, and spend time with family. Thanks for sharing “the nest” with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

Awesome beach retreat

Cute & comfortable costal home with awesome mattress (stayed in master), en-suite, great kitchen, and screened porch - good sized space that also felt cozy. One block to miles of magnificent sugar sand beach. We didn’t want to leave. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

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

The Nest is the best!

Our 53 day stay was amazing. We were a block away from the Gulf. We could see sunset on our screened in porch. The house itself was bright and sunny! We cook at home more than go out, and every thing we needed to do that was there. When we had a question, Kevin was on top of it, planning to return!
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Love the nest!

The Nest is a cozy, peaceful haven within sight of the beach. My friend and I enjoyed staying there very much. I loved the outdoor shower! and I was so grateful to get to enjoy my vacation with my dogs. Kevin was a perfect host and was very responsive whenever we had questions. The neighborhood is also very clean and peaceful. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Amazing time!!!

just the right location! Pictures dont do justice everything you need we had such a great time cant wait to come back next year! Amazing host as well so quick to respond and sooo nice and friendly and helpful :) Everything you need to cook dinner relax and just have agreat vaction! We also could bring our fur babies which was even better!!!! See ya next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

The Nest

The house was clean and comfortable, well stocked with what one would have in his home. The property manager was very responsive to an AC problem, and I was particularly impressed with the icemaker. It save me the task of running for ice each day to keep my oysters happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Perfect cozy beach house!

We loved our stay at The Nest! Kevin was super responsive before and during our stay with any questions or needs that came up, and went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed. The location couldn't have been better -- so easy to go back and forth to the super close beach access. The house was cozy but plenty spacious for our family of five. The ice maker was a small addition that made a big impact in ease of packing up for the beach and never running out of ice! It was also great to have use of the beach wagon, chairs, and toys, as we didn't have to bring our bulky cart with us. Best of all, this was our first pet-friendly stay, and it was so great having our pup with us! One note: doors are all slatted (including bathroom doors), I'm assuming to help with air circulation. This was not a problem for us, but could be an issue for anyone needing more privacy. Overall would definitely recommend and would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exceptionally clean with lots of towels for our use. The beach was a very short walk away and the neighborhood was quiet and nice for walking our pups. Communication was timely and had the most useful info. I would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. This area is our happy place. Love the relaxed, chill vibe & really like that we can bring our furry babies with us.The location & space itself is wonderful. The water either a bit more west or on cape san blas is a little nicer IMO.Altho we love a beach cottagey home, this one could use a little more updating. I would say a new mattress, new cushions for outdoor sectional & painting the kitchen cabinets would go a long way.Overall, really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, easy walk to beach and plenty of room!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so cozy but maintains that old Florida beach house feeling. Plenty of room to relax and the screened porch was perfect for coffee and watching the waves at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We had 4 people in our group, and everyone had plenty of space. The location to the beach, ease of access, and amenities of the home were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025