Welcome to the brand-new Sandpiper Cottage!

Our main target audience is FAMILIES. We love families of all ages! Read on to see how we make this home perfect for families, especially the littles! :)

Don't let the word 'cottage' in the name mislead you → This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has ample space for 8 people!

CLOSE TO BEACH - The charming coastal gem located in the exclusive family-friendly subdivision of Emerald Shores in Miramar Beach will keep you coming back year after year. The cul-de-sac location is perfect for the family beach vacation of your dreams. The home is a 5-10 minute walk to the beach OR you can take the FREE beach tram which runs 9am - 5pm daily during peak season, weather permitting.

VERY BEST BEACH ACCESS - The Emerald Shores Beach Pavilion has the VERY BEST BEACH ACCESS in the entire area! The exclusive beach pavilion offers private, gated beach access, private restrooms with changing areas (no long treks back to the house), outdoor showers, beach chair and umbrella rental services, parking for the beach cart, and our own private snack bar.

NO STAIRS! The single story flows easily from the common areas to the bedrooms and is perfect for families young and old who don't want stairs!

The home features an open concept layout with a high vaulted ceiling. The beautifully appointed main areas flow together for relaxing family gatherings in the spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen. The walk-in pantry/laundry room is conveniently located directly off the kitchen. The house sleeps eight people in three beautifully decorated bedrooms with large closets and a sofa bed in the living room. Two full bathrooms have plenty of storage and hooks for all your beach towels. The master bedroom features a full-size desk in an office nook - perfect if you need to "work from home" while at the beach! You'll enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi for TV streaming apps and the TVs also have basic cable.

RECENT UPDATES with all new paint, new flooring, new finishes, and new furnishings give Sandpiper Cottage its relaxing clean coastal charm.

ANIMAL-FREE PROPERTY - As fond as we are of our furry companions, we must stress that this home strictly prohibits all animals. This is due to the severe allergy considerations of some of our regular guests. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing any animals during your stay. If you're seeking accommodations that are animal and pet-friendly, please inform us. We would be more than happy to assist in finding a suitable alternative for you!

BED AND BATH DETAILS - The primary bedroom features a king bed, side tables, a tall chest of drawers with tons of storage, a full-size desk, a wall-mounted 4K smart TV, and a ceiling fan. The ensuite bathroom features a large double vanity, separate shower, Jacuzzi tub and huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a king bed with side tables, a small storage chest, smart TV with cable, large closet and a ceiling fan. The full-size guest bath located next to the second bedroom, includes a shower/tub combo, 8 hooks for all the beach towels.

KID FRIENDLY! The third bedroom, designed for children, has a twin bed with a trundle, a tall chest of drawers for storage and a closet. If you have very young children or babies, you'll appreciate the portable highchair and portable crib during your stay. We provide outlet covers for baby proofing if needed.

FAMILY FRIENDLY - Beach Toys & Family Fun Night Games - Additional features that make Sandpiper Cottage ready for family fun include a fully stocked beach closet with chairs, boogie boards, skimmer boards, all kinds of buckets, shovels, and molds to make sandcastles and many other toys for children of all ages. We include a large beach cart, rolling cooler, beach umbrella and other beachy items. For family fun nights or rainy-day activities we have a wide variety of games, cards, and puzzles for kids ages 2-80. We even include an extra HDMI cable already attached with a power strip for those kids (and adults) traveling with their game console!

CHEF'S KITCHEN - If cooking is your idea of fun, you'll love the open kitchen fully stocked with all the extras: chef's knives, cutting boards, baking pan, sheet pans, new blender, new toaster, new double Keurig with full-size coffee pot and individual K-cup function. There is even a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville machine for frozen slushies and smoothies. Enjoy your own private gas grill right outside for the perfect summer barbecues! (If cooking is NOT your idea of fun, there are TONS of restaurants and delivery services nearby!!)

EMERAD SHORES - Our exclusive subdivision is a private gated community with 2 pools, a basketball court/tennis court and the private beach pavilion mentioned above. The central pool is heated in winter. This is a family friendly environment designed for walking and biking. There is a bike rental stand nearby (behind the Leeward Key building at the south gate).

GOLF CARTS WELCOME! Emerald Shores allows golf carts! We can recommend our favorite vendors!

SECURE PRIVATE BEACH AND POOL -We have an armband policy to ensure privacy and security for your family - $30 per group will be collected on-site when you check-in at the beach pavilion. Armbands are required for ages 13 and up. The reserving guest will need to provide the beach attendant with evidence of your current lease agreement with a valid ID. The number of armbands issued may not exceed the number of guests on the reservation. All guests age 13 and up should wear armbands while at the pool areas, around the pavilion, and at the beach. Please reach out if you have questions about the policy. It is a one-time $30 resort fee that covers the entire household and the Emerald Shores armbands are yours to keep as souvenirs!

SMOKE-FREE AND VAPE-FREE - We kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining our property as a smoke-free and vape-free environment. This extends to all indoor and outdoor spaces. Evidence of smoking on property will result in additional cleaning fees.

Please reach out directly to the host, Kim@bigcedar.io, for any questions or concerns!

See the full rental agreement in the booking for more details.