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Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Apalachicola, FL
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Primary North Bedroom

1 King Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

North Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

South Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown!

Welcome to our cozy coastal cottage, perfectly situated just four walkable blocks from the heart of historic downtown Apalachicola's shops and restaurants. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to reconnect with the laid-back charm of Florida’s Forgotten Coast, our home offers a peaceful and thoughtfully appointed space for your stay.

The cottage is well-equipped and welcoming from the moment you arrive. There is ample parking space for two vehicles, or one vehicle and a 36-foot boat trailer. Out back, the shady, fully fenced yard offers both privacy and security, making it a great spot for your pup to roam or for you to unwind after a day out. The side garden, landscaped with native plants, is a quiet, relaxing place to sit with a cup of coffee and watch the birds drift through the trees.

Inside, the meticulously spotless cottage is designed with comfort and convenience in mind. Both bedrooms feature comfy beds (one king and one queen) with bedside charging stations, and the living room includes puzzles, board games, and a selection of books for your downtime. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook at home, and there’s a gas grill in the backyard for barbecues under the stars. We supply starter bottled water, welcome snacks, and starter coffee and tea supplies. Both bathrooms are stocked with full-sized shampoo and conditioner bottles, and you’ll also find extra amenities for your dog, including food bowls, a feeding mat, drying towels and pick-up bags. For beach days, we’ve made it easy—just grab the beach towels, chairs, and umbrella we provide, and you’re ready to go. There are Smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms, along with high-speed internet.

Our guests often tell us they fall in love with the comfort and care that this home provides. From the moment you step onto the porch to the last night beneath a sky full of stars, we hope you’ll feel not only welcome, but completely at home.
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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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50 pet fee; no dogs larger than 20 lbs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in garden or porch. Please clean ashtray when you leave.
Dogs over 20 lbs. are not allowed, including labs, retrievers, German shepherds and similar large breeds.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3217642
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, a neighborhood in Apalachicola. Orman House Historic State Park and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪High Five Dive Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Up The Creek Raw Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Gibson Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown!?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown! on Jul 20, 2026 start from $285, 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 Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy Cottage in Apalachicola; Easy Walk to Downtown! located?

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of John Gorrie State Museum, Apalachicola Chocalate Company, and Dixie Theatre. Orman House Historic State Park and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property! This is the 4th year in a row that we have stayed here for the Apalachicola Tour of Homes. It's perfect for a family or 2 couples - clean, comfortable, charming, and walkable to downtown Apalachicola. Hope to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2026
Thank you so much for your very nice review! We are so glad you enjoy coming back year after year. Please come stay with us any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well stocked property, check-in/check-out easy. Our pets also had fun. Great location with downtown a few blocks away and easy drive to other local destinations. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay here. Great location, very clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2025
Thank you Candace! I'm glad you enjoyed the cottage and I hope you will come back to see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was the most well equipped and provisioned of any VRBO we have stayed in. The building was clean, the owner had user manuals for all appliances, references to most dining and activities in the surrounding area. The fenced in back yard was great for outside relaxing and dog activities. The location is in a quiet area with easy walking access to down town.We totally enjoyed our seven night stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2026
I am so glad you enjoyed the cottage. You were fantastic guests! Please come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home,very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. You were amazing guests! Please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with our stay at the comfy cottage in Apalachicola. Mary Katherine, our host, did a great job decorating and everything was in nice shape. The furniture was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The backyard was fenced for our little dogs, had lots of lawn furniture and even a smokeless fire pit which we really enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 2, 2026
Thank you for the nice review! I am really glad everything worked out for you guys at the cottage. Please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neita D.

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

Great place to stay!!!

We absolutely loved this home!!! The personal touches were perfect and everything was just wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2025
Thank you, Neita, for your kind comments! I am really glad you enjoyed the cottage. I hope you had some sunshine while you were here, and I hope you will come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private. Very clean and very comfortable. Really a neat place. Was completely refurbished and updated but they did just a fabulous job keeping it period sensitive to when it was built. Very well furnished. Very well supplied in terms of kitchen supplies, snacks, bottled water, toiletries, towels, etc. Walked to restaurants downtown. Biked all over. The town is very cool as well. Lots of music and activities on Friday and Saturday nights. Try the Station...best seafood in town at reasonable prices. Bed was awesome. Communication with the host was excellent. This was a great experience and we'd definitely return to the same rental.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2026
Hey Gary, thank you so much for the amazing review! We really do listen to the feedback from our guests, so again, thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed your visit and would absolutely love to host you again! You left the house in amazing condition and we appreciate that more than you can know. You were great!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts,Mary and Jay were the BEST! Easy to reach, very welcoming, gave us great info before arrivalThe cottage is lovely. Warm, cozy, well appointed, great location. They even added an outdoor fire pit after we inquired if the cottage had one. Best ever hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2025
Thank you for your kind comments Kathie! We really enjoyed hosting you, Ace, Diane and Mike at the cottage. I'm so glad you had a good stay, and please thank Mike and Diane for leaving all the wood behind!! We would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Clean, comfortable, and charming. A great place to stay.

We enjoyed our time spent in Apalachicola.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great location

Excellent location and great home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great time!

Wonderful place to stay! Charming, clean and convenient to town. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back…would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is conveniently located in a quiet area. I loved that the hosts left us water, snacks, coffee, etc. Very nice touch! Cottage was very clean, nice towels too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us!! Please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH M.

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

Appalach vacay

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback! Please come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Katherine is an excellent host and thought of everything we might need during our stay. The house is neat, clean, tastefully appointed and in a great location with quiet neighbors ( old cemetery across the street) We enjoyed walking around town and exploring the cemetery. Plenty of fun places to eat nearby too. We especially appreciated how dog friendly it was and the fenced area out back. Sparkling lights and funky cover plates were cool additions that brightened up our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2025
Thank you for the very nice review! We are so glad you enjoyed the house and Apalach! Please visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen (Kay) H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for walking pretty much anywhere in town. Property was clean and had many amenities: tea, coffee, snacks, bowls for pet food and water. Having a fenced in yard was nice as my friend has a small dog. Communication with the host was very prompt. Ranks one or two of the many VRBO properties I’ve stayed at. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

We Love This Place!

This is our third year staying at Glance at the Past for the Apalachicola home and garden tour. This cottage is charming, well-appointed, comfortable, and perfectly located. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback Patricia! We are so glad you had another great stay and look forward to hosting you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia A.

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

Great Cottage

Very clean and convenient. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter p.

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

Very quite neighbors

Great location, walk to the Pig or down town.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Apalachicola Visit

Daphne was a fantastic host and the cottage was perfect for our stay. In short walking distance to the great food and drink that can be found in downtown Apalachicola. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Wonderful

This place is just perfect. I'd be back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Artsy Cottage

Absolutely loved our stay at this little gem. Perfect location, quiet, clean and wonderfully stocked and organized. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

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

Friends weekend getaway

The house was very comfortable, close to downtown, and all of us felt very relaxed in the home, even the dog. Definitely will stay again when we are in that area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

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

Great place

We absolutely love this place. It has all the amenities you need and more. The Host - Daphne is very accommodating and a talented artist. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage! Tastefully decorated with local artist items, clean & modern home. The fairy lights in the back were great for a relaxing evening outside. The inside maintained a cooler temp despite the 95F temps outside, beds were comfy and kitchen was stocked with all the items I use at my home to bake and cook. Location is also great: short walk to downtown & local grocery store. I would definately stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2025
So glad the cottage met al your needs! You were wonderful guests. Please come back again any time!

About the host

Hosted by Mary Katherine Westmark

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My husband Jay and myself both grew up in Wakulla County, and after moving about for a few years, came back to Wakulla in 2001 to raise our two children (Emily and Jason). We restored a turn of the century home in Sopchoppy (about 45 minutes down the road from Apalachicola) in 2019, and moved in full time in 2021. We enjoy gardening, being on the water, small town life, and taking care of our dog Buddy and two cats, Binx and Ricky Bobby.

Why they chose this property

The previous owners purchased the cottage and auto repair shop in 2019 after Hurricane Michael. The house had been empty for years and needed a complete renovation. Trees had fallen on the two buildings and all over the yard. It was love at first sight. Daphne and Bobby meticulously renovated the cottage and then turned the auto repair shop into Daphne's art studio. Daphne and Bobby decided to sell the cottage in 2025, and when we came to see it, we too fell in love with the cottage and property. We loved Daphne's vibe and made the decision to continue her vision. The area is very quiet, which we loved, and the property feels very private. There is a small city park on one side, and the well-maintained Apalachicola Community Garden is just across the street from the park. The historic Chestnut Cemetery is directly across the street from the house. The area is very walkable with heritage trees and quiet streets, and is just four blocks from the vibrant and quaint downtown.

What makes this property unique

The front porch overlooks the historic Chestnut Cemetery which is graced with Live Oaks dripping with moss framed with the original iron fences. It’s a picturesque and peaceful scene to enjoy while sitting on the pair of comfy chairs on the porch or while in the dining area off the kitchen. The backyard and garden areas are quiet and peaceful, and great spaces to sit and relax. The property is very close to the vibrant downtown area; just a 4 block walk and it's sidewalks all the way.

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