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Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand!

Vacation home in Port St. Joe with kitchen and balcony

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Crane Cottage is beach luxury just steps from the white sand of the gulf!
Kitchen features 2 coffee pots, toaster, Ninja blender, crock pot & ice maker!
Nothing beats the Ocean views from the 2 expansive decks!
Dining table seats 8 comfortably, with 3 additional seats at the kitchen island.
Ariel view of Crane Cottage. Close enough to smell the salt air!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Hill Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand!

Crane cottage has ocean views from multiple expansive porches. One short block to the beach & a golf cart ride to delicious food. Fully equipped and expertly managed to guarantee a worry-free vacation of your dreams.

On the top floor Crane Cottage has a bedroom with King bed, a private bathroom & private deck with unobstructed ocean views. Also on the top floor is another bedroom with private bath and a comfy queen bed. There are two bedrooms on the first level, one with a queen bed, and another with 2 bunkbeds that sleeps 4 children. The open living room, dining and kitchen, boasts tons of windows, bringing in wonderful natural light. Walk out to the large deck furnished with a large stone dining table to dine al fresco.

Crane cottage sits on a large corner lot, exactly one block from beach access. Dining options and outdoor activities are just a short walk away.

Professionally designed and updated, Crane Cottage has a new kitchen, new flooring throughout, fresh paint on all the walls, trim, doors and ceilings. The house has brand new beds and furniture in all of the rooms & high-end finishes.

Everything is in place to ensure a relaxing and convenient stay at the cottage. From beach chairs to plenty of towels, a beach cart, coffee makers, gas grill, sand toys, and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the ocean views and sunsets from the 2 large decks. If you require assistance with carrying your luggage up to the main floor, there is a luggage elevator available per request. Message us if you have any further needs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is $175.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe is home to this vacation home. 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 Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park are also worth visiting.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Park Under the Palms - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dog Walking Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical beach house, ocean views, luggage elevator, steps to the sand! located?

Situated in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Beach House Review

Overall it was a great stay! Beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is very nice and being only two blocks from the beach it affords lovely views and sounds of the Gulf. Enjoy watching an amazing sunset from the balcony sitting area. The host was prompt was prompt in responding to messages There are quite a few stairs to climb to get to door which made the elevator wonderful for getting our luggage, cooler and grocery into the house. The house does not have keyless entry and we found the “realtor style” lockbox inconvenient to use in order to access or depart from the house. The home is nicely decorated with beach decor, the furniture was comfortable and large dining room table that seats 8 was a bonus! A table that size is not always available in a rental. The home has a very quiet dishwasher and a large drum top loading washing machine and front loading dryer. We enjoyed the home and will keep it on our radar for another visit to the area!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was amazing! Had everything you might need or want. You could never get tired of the sunsets, there. You can see the water from the decks but there are houses in the way. I used the zoom lens on my camera. There are lots of steps to get in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia F.

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

Family Port Joe Vacation

I would recommend it for multi family groups. The air conditioning is not even on all levels. Access to the beach was excellent. Communication from the owner and management was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Very nice and cozy

Weather was windy during our visit but the place worked out really nice
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H., Williamsburg KY

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

Such a great stay!

We loved the house and the neighborhood and the short walk to the beach!! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

tricia c.

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

Great time!!!

Enjoyed the peace that is in this great town! House was big and spacious and had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good week, although the place was smaller than anticipated. It was well stocked with hand soap and trash bags, even detergent. The gated deck was very nice. The bunk room is really more suited for kids, not adults. Bunks are low, I had to crawl in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M.

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

Just wonderful!

This place is perfect. Very thoughtful touches, great layout and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin r.

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

Wonderful stay!

This home checked all the boxes for us, great location, beautiful decor, comfy bed, nice neighborhood, well equipped kitchen, great deck to unwind, just overall a wonderful stay. 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

elisa j.

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

Perfect vacay

The house was roomy, clean, close to the beach. Manager was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great vacation home

House was very nice. Location was awesome because it is very close to the beach. House advertises a hot tub but there isn’t a hot tub and the kitchen has lots of fancy dishes for hosting but not very practical dishes for making meals for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Wonderful beach home

Crane Cottage was an amazing beach home! It was our kids and grandkids first visit to Florida and we made so many memories we will cherish forever. We had amazing views of the Gulf from both decks. The beach home was very cozy and inviting and beautifully decorated! Our hosts were so wonderful and very quick to answer all our questions. We will definitely come back to visit and stay at Crane Cottage again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie b.

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

dbarron

This was our second stay at this property. Home was very clean and owner was very easy to work with, especially with Hurricane Helene approaching. Will rebook every year if possible.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla V.

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

Perfection!

Fantastic location, beautiful house. Perfection! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Great location

Everything we needed for a great week. Beautiful sunsets from the porches, gulf view. Best part was proximity to fishing as my group are kayak fishermen and there was plenty of parking for our kayak trailer which is hard to find. Jamie was easily accessible for our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie b.

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

DB

This home is so nicely done. Such a peaceful relaxing getaway for us. Would absolutely return
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

100% Recommend! Great experience!

We had a wonderful experience at Crane Cottage. The quiet neighborhood setting was just what we were looking for.Offers a short and direct walk to the beach where you will be presently surprised to find plenty of room to spread out as the area is not heavily populated. Our kids walked to the beach in the mornings and looked for shells by them selves as the area feels very secure. The house was well equipped and met all of our needs. A propane grill was a big plus. The kitchen had all the necessary components to cook our meals. Sunset views from the upper balcony were amazing!I would gladly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

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

Excellent Location and Stay!

We had an excellent multi-family stay! The location to the beach access is great! Very short walk to the beach, or you can rent a golf cart to shuttle all of your beach gear to the access from multiple rental companies in the area. The home was well decorated and had comfortable beds! Plenty of dishes and kitchen cookware. The luggage lift was very handy for groceries and transport of daily cooler "beach supplies"! We will return the next time we visit the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

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

Perfect

The home was clean and very cozy. Everything you need for cooking meals in. The distance to the beach was about 600 feet so not far at all. And the best ocean views and the sunsets are beautiful. I could go on but I won't this place is perfect. I look forward to returning hopefully next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson A.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this beach house! It is perfect for families with young children, and had toys and games that were a huge hit. The walk to the beach was very short and the host had lots of toys and beach chairs to use. The kitchen was stocked well and labeled, but could use a little more plates, or plan on running the dish washer after most meals. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch every evening with the beach view and breeze, and the sunset views are wonderful from the top deck. If you like to go out to eat for meals, just know this area is mainly food trucks, with a few sit down restaurants. We would definitely consider coming back to this house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachery C.

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

Love this place!!

My family and I really loved this house!! There was 9 of us total and we all were comfortable the whole time! This house is set back just off the main strip in a quiet neighborhood but a short two minute walk to the beach that was never over crowded with a lot of people. Beautiful views of the ocean from both levels of the house. I could keep going but I’ll keep it short. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation getaway without being in crowds of people and want easy access to the beach and a beautiful house to stay in? This is the place! We will definitely make this our beach vacation for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

It MATTERS who you rent with! This years rental experience with Crane Cottage & VRBO was absolutely PERFECT! Last year we rented through a local agency (not with VRBO) & it was a complete disaster. We have always had good experiences with VRBO, so we returned back to what we know. The Owner of Crane Cottage was absolutely amazing with clear communication & very thorough with all explanations. We knew exactly what to expect before our arrival and were very pleased with every aspect of the rental property. When we first looked for a rental we thought we wanted ocean front. We were very happy that this home sat just one block back from the very busy road that the ocean front properties were on. It was a very short and easy walk to the beach. The neighborhood where this home is located is very peaceful & quiet with just the sound of birds singing in the morning, but still close enough to the beach to enjoy a beautiful sunset.🌅 The owner goes above and beyond to make sure you have a wonderful vacation. As every homeowner knows, without a shadow of a doubt things will happen to a home beyond your control that will need attention, but I am here to tell you that you will have no worries, the owner has a great local person to take care of any unexpected issues that could arise. When you rent this property it is not a business transaction but more as though a friend has invited you into their home to stay and thought of everything you could possibly need during your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing is accurate. Short walk to beach. Beautiful views from the porches. Stocked kitchen for dinners. Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Amazing views

Amazing views very close to beach. Enjoyed morning coffee from the top deck. Plenty of beach accessories for the family! Lots of room for everyone! We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jamie

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We are a family of 3 from Atlanta, Georgia and we have been coming down to Port St Joe and Mexico Beach for over 20 years! We love the low-key vibe that our beach town provides and all of the activities it offers!

Why they chose this property

We chose Beacon Hill because it has gorgeous views of the Ocean and is in close proximity to downtown PSJ for dining and shopping. We are also very close to other family members which is very important to us.

What makes this property unique

Crane Cottage offers a relaxed atmosphere with awesome views of the ocean and easy access to the beach for everyone in the family. Our home is newly renovated and furnished with high quality furniture and accessories.

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