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Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

St. Teresa, FL

Wilson Beach
‪6 min drive‬
St. James Bay Golf Club
‪12 min drive‬
Alligator Point Beach
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation

Enjoy a home away from home, in this cozy beach cottage, nestled in a quiet “old Florida” part of the State. Only 500ft from the beach. We have all the amenities of home right here. Stay for a few days or a few months. You’ll fall in Love with the scenery and the wildlife when you visit. Keep your eyes open for the white squirrels scurrying through the trees. While enjoying the therapeutic powers of our natural environment with nearly four miles of Gulf beach shoreline surrounded by 762 acres of woods with towering pines, twisting oaks and fan like palmettos, this area is a celebration of nature, offering an inspirational refuge to enjoy the great outdoors. No two days need ever be the same. Enjoy numerous activities or just relax and soak in the panoramic views offered by this extraordinary stretch of secluded coast. This area appeals to those who appreciate the wonder of nature and quality time spent with family and friends.

Property manager

Shawn and Katherine Montague

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Carrabelle History Museum and Sopchoppy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. James Bay Golf Club and Bayside Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Teresa, FL

What's nearby

FSU Coastal & Marine Lab - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Wilson Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
St. James Bay Golf Club - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
Mashes Sand Beach - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
Alligator Point Beach - 29 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬24 min drive
‪Crooked River Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Alligator Point Yacht Basin - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wilson Beach and FSU Coastal & Marine Lab. Shell Hammock and St. James Bay Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Great weekend getaway

House was great. Has a huge kitchen and a large screened in porch. The walk to the beach was quite easy. Perfect for a family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

29 May, 2025

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

Beautiful area, relax and enjoy nature.

Very nice cottage, had everything we needed. We used the tandem kayak, a little bit of a trek to get it down to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tricia m.

15 May, 2025

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

Comfy and cozy

Wonderful home. It aided in us enjoying our time in Panacea. We were not prepared to purchase more toilet paper though but that was a quick fix. Wonderful home to rent and we hope to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

11 Jun, 2025

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

This is a really nice property with everything you need as long as you're looking for a laid-back vacation without a lot of attractions. We did see dolphins, a horseshoe crab, starfish, tons of hermit crabs, squirls, and rabbits. The walk to the beach wasn't too bad and the sand was great for sandcastles. The beach does have a few hazard spots next to the pier so don't go running into the water until after your first low tide so you can see where the logs are. Other than that, this was a great place to relax and enjoy the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

18 Sept, 2024

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

If you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation with the gulf just steps away, this is the place.

Our stay at this beach house was nice. Located just one tier back from the beach, it offered the perfect balance of privacy and proximity to the gulf. The house itself was well maintained, with many amenities that made it feel like a home away from home. The spacious deck was a highlight, perfect for morning coffee and reading the paper.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillie E.

4 May, 2023

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

Great stay

Always enjoy our time in the Cozy Cottage! Looking forward to next year already!

Stayed 56 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruiel D.

11 Jul, 2022

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

Great vacation spot!

We loved this property and the relaxation it offered! The beach is a short walk and is so quiet and relaxing. It is just what our family needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillie E.

7 May, 2024

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

Cozy cottage

We have always enjoyed our time at the cozy cottage. That’s why we keep coming back!Thanks Shawn and Katie, we really appreciate your beautiful home!

Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Clam Lake

8 Feb, 2023

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

Forgotten Coast

Great winter get-away. Look forward to staying next winter as well.

Stayed 74 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

17 Jun, 2023

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

This was our second stay with the grandkids, still love it!

A little walk to the pier and im fishing! We all loved it and im sure we'll be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamid M.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Very peaceful

This is our third time at this property, and not the last one, for certain. We enjoyed every minute of our stay; thank you to the generous host for providing everything we needed and making us feel like we were at our own home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

15 Jan, 2024

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

St Teresa

I enjoyed Turkey Point

Stayed 44 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearce L.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Summer Vacation

Great location to nearby towns. The beach access was easy. The cottage had everything we needed for our trip. This was our second time staying there.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eben B.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Thanks!

Nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C., Rome ga

14 Jun, 2019

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

Wonderful

This house was stunning, very open and very well equipped with everything we needed, it was just a short walk to the very beautiful and in crowded beach, would definitely recommend this place to all. We absolutely loved it

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

leslie d.

30 Oct, 2018

Great getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at this house. We live in Orange Park Florida so it was a great weekend getaway. The only suggestions I would have is a little more direction to what docks are open to the home to access the beach. I would also upgrade the TV and cable because it's not always warm outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Hannah M.

29 Apr, 2019

Rock the dock.

Had a great stay at this little hidden gem. Had a great porch and plenty of room. the only thing was in the pictures there is a dock and when we got there there was not a dock I am assuming the hurricane took out the dock and the pictures haven't been updated yet.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOEY P., Kingston

1 Jul, 2023

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

Title

Property was great everything was great. The house came with a lot of extras including kayaks, fishing equipment and beach equipment. Nice quiet area. The local beach was ok, but St George island was 40 minutes away. And offered a better beach and places to eat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing week away

This was our first visit to St. Teresa beach and we really enjoyed the area! The house was very nice, comfortable and what we look for in a vacation home and a short walk to the beach. The beach is quiet and the people and families we did meet were very friendly. We enjoyed Trident restaurant, the Tiki Hut on Alligator Point and EastPoint Brewery and the local fresh seafood markets! My husband did not have much luck fishing but the week away without a schedule was wonderful! Morning runs and evening walks on the beach were so peaceful! We did have a bear encounter but he was not aggressive, a first for us! We hope to come back for another visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE T.

12 Apr, 2024

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

A great place to spend a month!

The cottage and area is a perfect place to relax, walk on the beach, cook and read. We cooked a lot at the cottage (went to Crawfordsville and Costco in Tallahassee for groceries) because kitchen was very well equipped. We did not use the kayaks and we don't fish but all the equipment is there for that! The cottage was great for the two of us. Big tv to watch movies on Netflix, Prime, local channels and more. St Theresa is the perfect spot to explore from--we travelled East toward Panacea, ate at the Trident, Angelo's, Hamanackers. Glad we didn't miss Wakulla Springs and the beautiful historic lodge there but especially the boat tour. Golfed in Tallahassee at Southwood, a really nice course. Although it was awesome that we could walk out the door and the beach was a very short walk away sometimes we switched it up and walked on the Carrabelle beach and many times drove to St George Island to walk miles on that white quartz sand beach too. ( P.S. we liked the walk on the St Theresa beach best when it was low tide) Shawn and Katie are super hosts and very responsive if you need them!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid M.

24 Oct, 2022

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

Great escape

This is our second time in this vacation house, we enjoyed every second of it.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn S., Dalton

22 Sept, 2022

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

Love St Teresa Beach and the area

House was clean. Master bed was quite comfortable. There's a nice porch that is screened and great for the morning and evening when it's not so hot. September of course is very hot. No real view of the water and walk to the beach is a bit especially if you have to go to the restroom. Owners were very responsive to any questions or concerns etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom G., Clam Lake

1 Jul, 2022

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

Shawn & Katie’s house is always welcoming.

Each time we’ve arranged to come down, their home is very comfortable. And well equipped. We have heard of other rentals that do not include baking amenities such as flour, sugar or even salt. (Not even toiletries such as extra TP or paper products. Our hosts include detergent & stain removers [dishes, laundry etc.], Like a hotel, there’s even a hair dryer! We have been pleased to see constant improvements.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022