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"Mockingbird Cottage
"Mockingbird house" front
Front porch relaxing
Living room- open floor plan concept
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach

- Affordable beach cottage
- 1 mile from Topsail beach access, catch the free beach tram!
- Screen porch
- Near 30A bike trail
- Near shops and restaurants

This lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath cottage sits beautifully in the tall pines, just off the west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Each bedroom has its own bath, and the kitchen is open and spacious with a large island for gathering the family for fish taco night. After dinner this open concept home is perfect for a fun game of charades, or movie night.

During the day, you’ll enjoy our amazing gulf coast with the beach being just over a mile away or check out Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to see true Florida cypress swamps. After spending the day hiking in the state park, or biking to the beach via the Timpoochee bike trail, you’ll love sitting on the large screen porch reminiscing about your day. There’s also a dining table for outdoor porch dining.

Mockingbird Cottage is also located near some incredible, locally owned, restaurants like Stinky’s Fish Camp only 1.3 miles away, Louis Louis 2.4 miles away, and if you prefer some classic southern, deep fried, delicious seafood, check out Elmo’s Grill where you’ll dine on rustic picnic tables. No worries if the kids spill their drinks here!

The entire family will treasure their time at Mockingbird Cottage, so book your vacation now and make some wonderful memories on the Emerald Coast.

Free WIFI

*3 night minimum
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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 675669vb
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.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seaside Beach - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grimaldi's Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach on 25 May 2026 start from £318, 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 at Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mockingbird Cottage - Adorable! 1 mile from beach! Santa Rosa beach located?

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach and Topsail Hill Reserve Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty home, great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane B.

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

We enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay, was a great location and nice open floor plan.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

It was the perfect place for us! Booked last minute and everything went smooth! Thank you!

Last minute booking as we were awaiting the arrival of our 6th grandchild! Plenty spacious and close to beach and shopping! We would love to visit there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the great location. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Great!

We would definitely stay here again! Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful home! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

The perfect place for our family vacation

What a lovely house. Plenty of space, well laid out, room for all of us. On a quiet road and only a mile from the beach. We really loved it and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this lovely beach home and found it to be a "perfect place" for your family vacation! Thats our goal! We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio P A.

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

Mockingbird Nest

Private, big place, close to beaches. A
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela n.

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

location, location, location

close to all the great Florida State Parks. you can drive down 30A or drive 98W to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

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

PERFECT!

Perfect location. Very quiet. Cottage has a great layout and was absolutely beautiful! Truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara p.

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

Relaxing

We would rent this again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and Clean

Loved staying at this property. The house was really beautiful and I loved all of the bird decorations. Also liked watching for bluebirds in the back/side yard! We enjoyed our morning bike rides to the beach and through the neighborhoods and a short drive to our favorite beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shanon K.

Wonderful house and peaceful surroundings!

We absolutely loved this place! We've been coming to the area for 11 years and it's the best place we've stayed. The house is clean, spacious, beds are very comfortable. The location is great...right next to Topsail State Park. We rented bikes and went all the way to Seaside! Loved rocking on the front porch and only hearing frogs & birds. Also enjoyed the boardwalk at the end of the street with the beautiful Cypress swamp. We hope to be back!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the house location! We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoDee N.

Perfect!

We were so pleased with this beautiful property. There were 2 couples and a teen so the layout was perfectly accommodating and it was great to have 3 bathrooms. This home is just off 30A but yet very quiet. Close to Walmart and close to several beaches. The kitchen is spacious and had everything we needed. The washer/dryer was nice to freshen up our towels and beach towels. We wished we could have tried all the restaurants nearby but ran out of time! We enjoyed Stinky’s and also Shunk Galley Oyster Bar. We love this area and hope to return soon! We would definitely stay at Mockingbird Cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this cute cottage and its location. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Leslie L.

Great place to get away from it all!

My son and I stayed in this home over Memorial Day weekend. It was a last minute trip and we had a hard time finding a place. Fortunately, we were able to book this house. It turned out to be a little gem. While it may not be right on the beach it is not far from the public beaches. It is also right beside Topsail State Park where we spent our beach time. Beautiful beach there by the way. The house was decorated nicely and provided everything we needed. It would be perfect for a weeks stay. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was the yard was in need of some care. Otherwise, I recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed this property and your time at the beach! We have taken care of the yard maintenance and we hope ot have you back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Quiet and relaxing yet close to everything!

This wonderful Florida cottage was perfect for a relaxing and fun-filled family vacation! It was clean, comfortable and well-stocked with everything we needed. Close proximity to the ocean was great, and we enjoyed the campfires at night. Would definitely return to this fine property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

Great Vacation Getaway

We had an amazing stay at this lovely home. It was the perfect place to stay and get away from the crowds. The nearby state park was an added bonus. The beach there was our favorite.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the wonderful location! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J B.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Staying at the Mockingbird Cottage was truly memorable. The isolation and calmness of the location made our getaway just as imagined. The .6 miles away from Top Sail State Park was the icing o the cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the great location! We hope to welcome back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Lovely, well-appointed cottage

We had a great stay in Mockingbird Cottage. The house is beautiful, 3 nice bedrooms, each with its own bath, well-appointed kitchen, nice living room, indoor and outdoor dining options. We rented bikes and rode in the 30A bike trail all along the beach route, as well as to nearby Topsail Nature Preserve, with trails that lead to the beach. Nice boardwalk at the end of the street that crosses through a natural swamp area. Screen porch table was understandably dirty and we were disappointed that there were no cleaning supplies … even a container of disinfectant wipes would be helpful. Also no extra rolls of toilet paper - we were told only one was provided per bathroom and so had to purchase on our own. It would be a great benefit if access to the adjacent community could be provided as well, for the pool and tennis courts. All in all, though, a great property. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful cottage. We do provide “starter” amenities for our rentals—this is noted in our reservation confirmation email attachment “Preparing for your Dune Allen Realty Vacation.” Starter amenities are provided by most vacation rental companies. If requested, we are more than happy to provide additional amenities until you are able to get to the store. Despite the above, we glad you enjoyed your vacation and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Awesome Beach cottage

We had an awesome vacation with family!!! Went to Topsail Hill Preserve State park several days! Gorgeous beach and a couple mins away from property. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping! Wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this home and your vacation! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

The cottage is well equipped, nicely furnished, and very comfortable. The location is tucked back in the trees, very quiet (except for some construction nearby but that’s common in a lot of vacation areas) and very private. We saw so many different kinds of birds and little lizards - they’re literally everywhere. In the evenings, we would often see several small deer. But still just a short drive to a Publix, Walmart, and numerous restaurants. If you’re tired of the crowded condos in Destin, renting this cottage is the way to go.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mockingbird

Overall the house was very nice, definitely some cleaning and maintenance oversights (i.e., hairball on floor in master bed, a few of the lights out in bathrooms, laundry still in the dryer) but the house itself is beautiful and easy to find, and very close to many beaches/state parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us. We are very sorry to hear about the cleaning and maintenance oversight. Had we known, we would have addressed it immediately. Please know you may contact us 24/7 for anything you may need during your stay. Despite the above, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful home, location and beach. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Mockingbird Cottage- Great family cottage

Great property! Close to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park-an amazing place to spend the day! Great open floor plan to spend time with family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Affordable and nicd

Very nice setup and pretty easy drive to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful house and its great location. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Quiet, Private, and Comfortable On 30A

This cottage is a wonderful find on the western end of 30A and was perfect for our family of five. We loved the comfortable beds, screened in porch, and quiet privacy of a small neighborhood. This place is perfect for those who don’t want to be on the beach or in traffic, yet have such easy access to the beach, restaurants, other outdoor activities. We loved being right around the corner from Topsail State Preserve where I was able to enjoy morning runs on quiet, wooded paths leading to both a beach and a freshwater lake. The cottage itself was perfect for us. Very clean, large kitchen, and perfect space for the family to hang out in between beach activities. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed this beautiful, comfortable, quiet beach home and its location! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

John N.

Very Peaceful and private

We truly love this location.Our stay was perfect the home was very clean. The only little thing was we wanted to watch our apple tv and the wifi was suspect at times. We highly recommend this property and hope we can stay again next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at this lovely home. The wifi signals do go in and out here at the beach, and we will look into getting a wireless router booster for the house. Despite the wifi, we are glad you enjoyed your vacation at the beach. And we hope to welcome you back again in the near future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Wonderful property-great peaceful location.

Beach was not quite as-close as we are used to, but the quiet location made up for it. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch. Beach a short bike ride away. Beautifully decorated. On the quiet end of 30A. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed this beautiful home. We hope to have you back again soon!

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