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Interior
A residential street with houses, a gravel driveway, and palm trees.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a large TV, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A cozy living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, wooden flooring, and a white countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 1093 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Place, Atlantic Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northeast Florida Beaches
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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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 Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage!

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 Cottage(VRBO#3454836), enhancing the sense of community while providing additional space to unwind.
Beach Essentials: Your beach experience is complete with provided beach 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Jacksonville Beach Pier. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Jacksonville Beach Pier and 10 minutes from Mayo Clinic Florida
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking 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: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

THE Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach
1/2 BLOCK FROM THE BEACH! PET FRIENDLY! FAST WIFI WFH
JAX Beach IS Open!!!the Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach

The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in good location. Chris was extremely welcoming and accommodating for us and our pup. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location, and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner had flowers and treats for me when I arrived. Cottage is aforable, very pleasant to stay in.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

veronicaflowers100

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whale was an adorble nest! The host thought of everything and the location-just step from the beach was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite/ great location/ tv steam great / private backyard/ beach very close
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, everything as advertised. Very easy communication with the owner. We had a great New Year's.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! It was the perfect size for my husband and me. Offered everything we needed for a weekend get-away, and the proximity to the beach was great.Highly recommend The Refinery for a nice dinner out. It is 1/2 block from the house, so the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way. The cottage felt like our own private retreat and our Westie/Poo appreciated having free range of the yard too. We were a block from the beach and walkable distance to shops and restaurants. The fresh flowers and pecan cookies were a warm welcome and much enjoyed. Cannot say enough good things. A great place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Wonderful beach block cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage. It’s in a great location and perfect for two people.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whale Beachside Cottage is about as close to the beach as you can get in Jax Beach. It is a very short one block walk and you are on the sand! Chris presents a lovely place to stay, very clean, well maintained, supplied with pretty much everything you need in the kitchen, bathroom, and supplies for the beach to make your stay comfortable and easy. This was our second stay in the cottage and we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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