Title: The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74460000/74450200/74450164/71fd5e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74460000/74450200/74450164/1113e22c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74460000/74450200/74450164/e7704055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74460000/74450200/74450164/d9ee7491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74460000/74450200/74450164/aa8d9417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Mexico Beach, The Sandy Crab offers a serene waterfront escape. Relax by the huge pool and hot tub or take a short stroll to the beach just 700 feet away. With garage parking, cable and WiFi, plus smart TV for entertainment - this luxury vacation home has everything you need to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92214 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home Welcome to The Sandy Crab - A luxury waterfront vacation home in Mexico Beach, FL! Waterfront in back (with canal to the Gulf); Dock to tie-up your boat, jetski, kayak, etc.; Huge pool and hot tub; A short 700 ft. walk to the beach; Garage parking; A 'kids' bedroom with a bunk bed; Cable and Wifi; Smart TV; Fully equipped kitchen; Newly remodeled with gorgeous furnishings; And lots of little extras like board games, books and other touches to make it feel like home. Come stay with us! :) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### 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 - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,214 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112146800/112146731/461cb5d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GULF VIEW! 🌊☀️Steps from beach!! 3 bedroom 3.5 bath Mexico Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews £452 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=112146731&PinnedHotelID=112146731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70780000/70776000/70775917/0a0ead4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach + Boat! 4BR Canal Home w/ Dock, Pool & Hot Tub Waterside Village - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=70775917&PinnedHotelID=70775917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78550000/78545200/78545187/6c60db72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ~No Bad Days Townhome~ - 300ft to the sand! 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Leave your guns at home. :) 1) No weapons are allowed on our property of any kind, including legal concealed firearms. 2) Pool & Hot Tub are open Dawn to Dusk ONLY. 1) There is only parking for 2 vehicles (1 outside and 1 in the garage). If you have more than 2 vehicles your reservation will be cancelled. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Waterside Village, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe. Mexico Beach Marina and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Park. Beacon Hill Park and Frank Pate Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mexico Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mexico-Beach.dx132781) [View more Holiday homes in Mexico Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mexico-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d132781-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.94985%2C-85.42016&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dQ_5tAU8fu-h_4BP34B_fWT9pjE=) Mexico Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Mexico Beach Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Mexico Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Saint Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles - Windmark Beach - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive - ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬5 min walk - ‪Shell Shack - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home located? > Located in Waterside Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Marina. Mexico Beach Park and Dog Walking Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas S. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay at Sandy Crab! We enjoyed the location, amenities of the property and would definitely stay again! ##### Nicholas S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven J. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! This house far exceeded expectations. The walk to the beach was very easy, less than 3 minutes. We brought our own beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. but this place had it all and then some. The house itself is very spacious, clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Steven J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin A. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location, house had most everything we needed and the beach was amazing. Definitely would recommend or stay here again! ##### Erin A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott C. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to stay! The Sandy Crab was a great place to stay. It had plenty of room, very clean and a great location. We enjoyed our stay at Mexico Beach and the Sandy Crab was perfect! ##### Scott C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony F. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sandy Crab 2025 This Location was a lot of fun. It’s very spacious and clean. The canal in the back was a great spot to park my Waverunners. Cindy was easy to get into contact with, and check in and check out process was rather simple and straightforward. ##### Anthony F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary G. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Wonderful home! ##### Rosemary G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate h. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My stay was great! This is our 2nd time staying here. We love the house and it’s location. ##### kate h. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Overall, the stay was great. We have stayed in Mexico Beach for several years and the house is located close to the beach and a good fit for a family. ##### Andrew H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate h. 17 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful rental. It was really relaxing and comfortable. Great location. Short walk to the beach. ##### kate h. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn W. 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape Great property, well decorated and very clean. Our first family vacation with our new grand baby and was blown away at how nice this place really is. ##### Shawn W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xiomy K. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay! This property was just as it shows and great location to the beach. We enjoyed all of the wonderfully stocked extras including a wagon for the beach and beach chairs! The owner was very quick to respond and good to work with…the whole experience was super smooth and highly recommended! ##### Xiomy K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa J. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing! Such a quiet area, yet just a short walk to the beach. We were so happy we could extend our stay! The Sandy Crab was clean and nicely furnished, we felt right at home! ##### Lisa J. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher J. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great location, awesome host. We will go back. Place was clean, quiet, and in a great location . Thank you Cindy! ##### Christopher J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey B. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for the perfect vacation!! We loved everything about this spot! The location. The house. The cleanliness. Everything was perfect! We will be back! ##### Lindsey B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't Wait til Next Time! Perfect place! The beach is a quick walk across the street, and the pool is seen from the back yard. We had everything we needed. Thank you, Cindy, for being a great host! ##### Kim B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn T. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Sandy Crab #1 We loved it. Clean..ample supplies and if you have need mgr always responds.. We will be bwck ##### Glenn T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Beauty This property was perfect for our family vacation. The house is very clean and equipped with all the amenities you might need. The community pool is large and clean. The beach access is a very short stroll from the front door. The property manager was excellent. She promptly responded to all inquiries. Would stay here again. Mexico Beach is a gem! ##### Jessica B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew D. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### RELAXING We spent a week at the Sandy Crab with our 3 college age daughters and had the best opportunity to just relax. The walk to the beach is short and easy, the beach chairs and umbrella made the beach comfy! The house was cool and had plenty of comfortable seating and beds. We enjoyed the decks and walking to the pool and hot tub as well. We drive down to Port St Joe for delicious grouper at Krazy Fish and ice cream and the Sugar Shack. We came to relax and Mexico Beach and the Sandy crab did not disappoint! ##### Mathew D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia S. 10 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect This house was beautiful, it was everything we could have asked for. The location was perfect short and I’m mean short walk to beach. Beach was not crowded at all. Loved the pool and hot tub they were both real big. The house has plenty of towels and the beds were so comfortable. They were like being at home. Everyone was nice we had no issues at all. Was one of the nicest places I have stayed at. I would not have changed one thing about this place ##### Olivia S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali P. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Place Our host Cindy was amazing and over the top helpful! She responded quickly with thoughtful answers to every question. The home was very clean and also had an extra feel of home! So many thoughtful extras around the house had us well stocked for our vacation. The location felt safe. Very quiet and peaceful area. Easy access to the beach. It seemed they were doing some off season mantaince around the pool/dock area and they were thoughtful in their work and we were still able to enjoy the area! If I could give Cindy and her home more then 5 stars I would!! Rent this house and enjoy a relaxing trip! We would gladly rent from Cindy again! ##### Ali P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic and convenient Sister trip did not disappoint. Cindy was great and very responsive. The house had everything needed. ##### Dawn M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy K. 28 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Christy K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Callie G. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Vacation My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Sandy Crab! The house was perfect! We definitely plan on coming back! ##### Callie G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach home! The house itself was stunning—bright, clean, and full of charming beachy touches that made it feel both relaxing and fun. We stayed with our family and grandson, and it was the perfect setup for making memories together.The amenities were excellent and made our stay so comfortable. While there was quite a bit of seaweed in the ocean early in our trip, it cleared out nicely before we left, and we were able to enjoy the beach even more. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would absolutely return!Oh…and Cindy was quick to answer all our questions. Thanks Cindy! ##### Mary R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024