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

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Walking distance to the calm sea.
Property video
Kitchen features a central island with stools, a refrigerator, microwave, and stove.
Relax in this spacious living area with a sofa, refrigerator, and floor lamp.
Situated on a grassy lawn, this house features a covered porch surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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 manager

Kevin Lazzari

Languages

English

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
  • Water park
  • 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

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

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

Map
Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mexico Beach Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪View On Old 98 - ‬8 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).

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Alicia S.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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

marilynne s.

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

Nice

Overall enjoying the stay. Wish it was closer to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Great Location

My wife and I enjoyed our stay here with our two little dogs. Very quiet and relaxed area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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

Crystal P.

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

What a great beach vacation home!

We really enjoyed our stay at The Nest. Beautiful home and great location. Very clean and comfortable! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

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

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

kris f.

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

October Stay 2022

Enjoyed our stay at the nest. Great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

We love Mexico Beach!

We had another cozy week at The Nest! We love the proximity to the ocean and the laid back vibe of the entire experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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

Jessyca C.

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

Spring break

My wife, daughter, mother, step-father, mother in law, and father in law all stayed here and it was the perfect size for all of us with our two doggies. Easily walkable to the beach and it wasn’t crowded at all. Perfect getaway that was quiet and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Wonderful House, Perfect Location

Loved the house. It was a great location and perfect for walking to the beach. Had plenty of parking which was great. Cozy, cute, and clean. Would definitely stay here again. 5 stars overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alvin t., norman

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

ideal for quiet time away.

easy access to clean. quiet beach. Superb communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Girls Trip

We spent a great week in this cute little house! Only a very short distance from the beach. You can see the waves from the front porch! Very nice, spacious and a great little house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

PSJ2022

Great location. Comfortable space. Had everything needed for a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Just as advertised!

Very clean, a block from the beach, owner is easy to communicate with
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

Summer Stay

The property was as described. The front porch area was great to sit in and have coffee in the morning. The beach was not crowded at all was just a short walk from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Clean, convenient, private, secure

The Nest is a perfect place to relax, enjoy the beach, base for day trips, beautifully decorated, and enjoy the water view from the house. My favorite spot was the porch listening to the waves and watching the sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love the Nest!

We had a fabulous stay at the Nest. We enjoyed the house with all its charm. The porch was a great place morning and evening. Our short walk to the beach was ideal. Our stay couldn’t have been nicer. Thanks to the owner who provided such a nice place.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C. C.

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

Family getaway with our 2 dogs!

The house is very comfortable and cute. We had everything we needed and enjoyed relaxing on the screen porch and being able to walk to the beach every day! The house is very well laid out with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Appreciated being able to take our dogs!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Delinda J., Dongola, il USA

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

The house was nice and close to the beach. My bunch just really likes the super clear water at PCB.

We had a good time. We brought our 4 year old granddaughter. It was her 1st time to the beach that she can remember!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021