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Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ”

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81656 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Game room

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

"Water Closet" bathroom on 2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath on first floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ”

This Property has a whole house water filtration system! The "Blue Moon Cottage" at the Blue Moon Inn is a family favorite now and for generations to come. The largest of the rentals at Blue Moon Inn this 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths Cottage is a wonderful getaway for two or may accommodate up to eight guests with its spacious layout.! Note: nightly rate based on 2 person occupancy and additional fees per person apply for more than 2 people.
For additional accommodations for larger groups check out our other on-site rentals: The Carriage House Loft VRBO 1827389 and Over the Moon VRBO 4010585
The Cottage features Your Own Personal Front Porch complete with Rockers, Shaded by Palms and Cooled by the Breezes from the Famous Apalachicola Bay. The first-floor suite has a queen bed, bath with the original clawfoot soaking tub/shower and antique vanity. Living and Dining areas on the first floor along with a full kitchen. The second floor has a small gathering area with a trundle (2 single beds) One bedroom has a King bed and last bedroom has a Queen bed. The famous "water closet" may be the smallest bath in Apalachicola, but does offer a walk-in shower.
From the moment you step on to the Front Porch and glance down to the waterfront docks, you can feel the connection with Apalachicola (The local Native word meaning gathering place of 'Friendly People'). The Home has 12 foot Ceilings built with timbers from the famous Bay Cypress in the late 1800's.
This Wonderful House was the Original Home of the George Family from the turn of the Century (Circa 1900 - 2010).
Please Come and Enjoy a taste of the past as you make history and memories for the future with your family and friends at the beautiful Blue Moon Cottage at Blue Moon Inn
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Not Provided: cribs, safety gates etc
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Events

No events allowed
NO parties, events or gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 pet fee applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside smoking
Daily Rate is based on 2 person occupancy. Additional rate of $30 per person per night applies. Max # of guests 8. (including children)
Pet fee for preapproved pets only is $100 per pet Dogs Only
There is a $25 lockout fee

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: NO parties, events or gatherings
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

Located on a river, this cottage is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighborhood in Apalachicola. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown Books & Purl - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John Gorrie State Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gibson Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ”?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ” on Apr 26, 2026 start from $248, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ”?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Historic Apalachicola, Nostalgic Florida “Blue Moon Cottage ” located?

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Downtown Books & Purl, Dixie Theatre, and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. John Gorrie State Museum and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was easy to work with and our stay was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very accessible/accommodating and absolutely LOVED the location. The area was perfect for walking with dogs. Beth was excellent to work with & so friendly. We only wish was that the king bed had been downstairs. We definitely recommend Blue Moon Cottage to anyone that is considering a trip to Apalach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

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

July 4th

This is a cozy place to stay. Location is perfect for the fireworks and festivities downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena M.

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

Lovely stay in Grayton!

such a charming comfy house - we would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

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

Family Fun

This was the perfect place for all of us to stay. Lots of room and close enough to walk to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty B.

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

Super cute great location

Historic home right in the center of town. Plenty of room, house is very well maintained. Total charmer, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD, Lesley, Jonathan & Jamie C.

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

It doesn’t get any better!

Our new favorite “go-to”! Beth is amazing to work with, the place is gorgeous and the overall accommodations are wonderful. Can’t wait to stay here in the near future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Great property

Fantastic location. Proprietor super knowledgeable and attentive. Lovely and nicely renovated home. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chason N.

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

Our sixth year and always enjoy the Blue Moon

Great house, great location. Everything is in walking distance. This makes our sixth year renting the Blue Moon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

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

Expansive + Great Location

The property is in a great location, and is an easy walk or bike to most of the things to do in Apalachicola. The house is much larger than it appears on the outside, and can comfortably house a larger party like ours. It is very well equipped and stocked, and the host is very communicative. Will definitely look to stay here again next time we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Senior Spring Break

Perfectly suited for three ladies to spend time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

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

Perfect spot and very unique.

We always come fishing with Dennis Crosby the day after thanksgiving. This is the first time I’ve stayed in this property but I can assure you it won’t be the last!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Excellent 5 stars!

We had never been to the forgotten coast and it was incredible! We are already planning a fall trip and hope hope to stay here then! Great….
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry U.

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

Blue Moon

Terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

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

Appalachicola fan

For our family ,appalachicola is perfect for first leg of annual florida trip. . . 4-days . . .then 6 in Anna Maria orSt Pete to catch spring training . Blue Moon did not dissapoint..Love the town ,merchants,terrific food and surrounding activities..Will definitely return to your town and property.You feel instantly at home in the Blue Moon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaye b.

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

Perfect for our Wedding Weekend

We came to Apalachicola for our daughters wedding. Blue Moon was in the center of downtown. The space in the house and yard made us feel a little secluded which was nice and quiet. We walked everywhere! I was shocked at how perfect everything was. I highly recommend booking here for your next stay in Apalach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

Retirees' Retreat

We loved staying in the Blue Moon. It was in the perfect location to walk around and explore Apalachicola. The quick drive to St. George Island State Park provided us with a lovely beach experience, which, of course, included lunch at the Blue Parrot. We loved the fun decor and the porch swing was definitely a plus. Very clean and charming. Only request would be a Keurig coffee maker, however they did provide filters and coffee for the coffee maker they had. Highly recommend this little jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vidya C.

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

Four Friends

Quaint, roomy, high ceilings, close to water, everything worked (except front bath outlet) comfy, some beds better than others… great gathering spots. The stairs are not for old people 😂…. All in all, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anne M.

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

Family time

The house was very charming and had character, The location was terrific. During our stay it was unusually cold weather for the area and the heating system could not keep up, but that is understandable, (The cold front was hitting a large portion of the country,) The kitchen had ample supply of cookware and dishes, Beds were comfortable and clean, Having access to the cute outdoor area was nice, Just wish it had been warmer outside so we could have enjoyed that space, Mother nature didn't cooperate. Would stay there again and recommend to others,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jayme F.

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

Communication Issue

We were not told that the house had changed into 2 vrbos and we should have been told. But it was settled
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

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

Home for the Weekedn

We loved the house and location. Beth was quick to reply to any questions. We had such a fun weekend going to various restaurants and listening to bands. Coming home to a nice home added to the weekend. Only suggestions would be a step stool for getting in and out of tub in back bathroom. We had some short people ha! There was not much water pressure in front bathroom but it did not damper anything. Just an FYI.... Thanks for sharing your home Beth!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Veronica K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful area, terrible experience

Overall, this is a lovely historic house in wonderful condition. The beds, linens were very clean and comfortable. Downsides- the road construction is occurring right in front of the house and is very loud. All..day..long. I travel with my daughters and were met by the owner's husband who insisted on keeping the key in the lockbox. Totally inappropriate and unsafe for female travelers. Upon check-in, my 2nd daughter had decided to stay with us- last minute decision which garnered a rather hostile call from the manager for the additional payment. Not a problem from my side since we all know that travel plans can change. But it was stated very clearly that they typically host 'senior citizen couples'. As a 60 year old female traveler with my daughter- I felt very unwelcome. No easy access to bring luggage in except though the pea gravel yard. Sidewalk to parking is inaccessible. There is only one entrance to the home.There's also a roach problem in the house- we killed 3 during our stay. It all was enough for us to depart a day early. Sorry, I cannot recommend. Never have been treated so poorly before- I am an educated working professional and certainly didn't deserve the attitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit in Apalachicola! The house was cute and cozy, and our hostess accommodating. We were in town for a wedding, and the cottage was within walking distance of shops, eateries, entertainment establishments and even the very cool wedding venue. Thanks Beth!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Everything you need for a great getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Moon cottage is great location for downtown Apalachicola. Beth was a great host and very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Beth Embert

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We retired to Apalachicola from the Chesapeake Bay area. Owning a 100+ year old home in the south is a labor of love! We enjoy the challenge of keeping the charm while modernizing.

Why they chose this property

This charming 3-bedroom 2 bath historic Cottage is located on the grounds of Blue Moon Inn in the Heart of Downtown Apalachicola! You can hang-up your keys & walk to waterfront restaurants, the WHARF, shops, pubs, churches, museums, piers & fresh seafood markets!

What makes this property unique

People come from around the world to experience the Apalachicola lifestyle and being located in the commercial district allows you to experience it all within walking distance.

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English

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