Title: Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. Vacation home in Carrabelle with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. ![Sun loungers - Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89773600/89773557/4bb6c8ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89773600/89773557/4683b9d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89773600/89773557/b4323be3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89773600/89773557/06a7ae9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89773600/89773557/a19a2238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. Enjoy the sounds of the waves along our private beach. Nature surrounds this small piece of paradise. We are located 5 miles west of the city of Carrabelle along Florida's Forgotten Coast. Our guest cottage offers a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms with one King, and one queen bed. There is an open den with twin bunkbeds. The cottage sleeps 6, 4 adults and 2 children. There is one bathroom. There is an outdoor shower and bathroom accessible for our guests. Wifi is available. From the cottage you have a view of St. George Sound. You also have access to a private beach on the sound. There are chairs, an umbrella, canoe and paddleboard on the beach for guests. There is also great fishing right off the beach. We have caught trout, flounder and redfish. Across the street is Tate's Hell State Forest Trailhead. You are just minutes away from St. George Island and Apalachicola. Please note this is our guest cottage and my wife and I do reside on the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91290000/91285100/91285086/39ab8367.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise Point - Bay View, Beach Access, Less Than 2 Min Walk! 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There is an outdoor shower and bathroom to change into dry clothes. Please do not go into the cottage wet or full of sand. Check Out: Please remove all perishables from fridge. Wash all dishes pots/pans. Throw out all garbage in designated outdoor bins. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Carrabelle is home to this vacation home. Crooked River Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. 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Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast.? ### What time is check-out at Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast.? ### Where is Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Beach! Cozy Guest Cottage along Florida's Forgotten Coast. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela L E. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place, check in a breeze. The place is inland bay water, however 15 minutes from St George Island beach and state park. We felt at home, super clean, comfortable and quiet. Great place for fishing!! Would stay again! ##### Angela L E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic cottage Loved this cottage. It had everything we needed. The cottage was lovely, all updated and the beds were very comfortable . The owner Ed was very helpful and the beach was fantastic. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90694a65-9bc3-4b1a-99d0-9e831aec98ac-1753537992959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karen C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris K. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome place with its own private beach! Ed was super accommodating making sure we had everything we needed. Place itself was clearly recently rerenovated, spacious and comfortable for our family of 6\. Would highly recommend ##### Kris K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D L G. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We really enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely and their beach was relaxing! Loved using the paddle board in the morning and enjoying the sunrise. ##### D L G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property, gracious hosts We were looking for a low key vacation and that's exactly what we got. Our kids loved exploring the beach in the evenings, climbing to the top of the crooked river lighthouse, and visiting nearby St. George island. We could tell that the hosts thought of every detail and spared no expense renovating this house. It's the perfect home away from home. ##### Colleen M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! Great place for family. Best beach in Carrabelle. Cottage was clean and well equipped. Easy check-in and owner is very helpful. Can’t wait to go back! ##### Matthew B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah L. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Beautifully decorated and extra clean. Wonderful location just steps to the beach. Would definitely recommend this property!! The entire property was immaculate!!! ##### Deborah L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn W. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private beach it was very nice, gorgeous beach. Everything we needed was there, the house was updated, loved the kitchen. ##### Jenn W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler S. Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Extraordinary! The property was a slice of heaven on Earth, it really captures the true beauty of what God intended - a lovely mix of National Forest lands and the coast. The cabin held our family party of five perfectly and comfortably. We were able to ride bikes through Tate’s Hell, The property host left a canoe and paddle board readily available to paddle out away from the beach, fishing had a lot of activity from the fish nearby, the lighthouse was also a cool sight. This year, our family wanted to be somewhere tranquil - we got just that, and we were so happy with what was provided. Thank you, again, Ed! We hope to be back again next year! ##### Tyler S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda D. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### adorable cottage with private beach. We absolutely adored the cottage, we travel often and this was one of the best rentals we have stayed in, clean and with all of the basic amenities which were such a great surprise arriving late at night and not having to worry about getting out to go shopping. Thank you for a wonderful stay and the owners are wonderful at paying attention to small details. We will be back next month for another enjoyable stay. ##### Rhonda D. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BRANDI B. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home I have to say this property was clean and equipped with all the necessity basics which made traveling much more enjoyable than the typical hotel stay. The owners were very pleasant, tentative, and hospitable. The private beach was the icing on the cake. I’m not sure you’ll find a more perfect spot in Carabelle! Perfect family vacation if privacy is what you’re seeking. ##### BRANDI B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine F. Apr 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING Spring Break Trip! We had the BEST time! The owners of this place are amazing and so helpful and kind! They helped us so much! Brought out the paddle board and kayak on the days we wanted to use them. The house was beautiful and so comfortable! We had everything we needed! We will definitely come back!!!!! ##### Catherine F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda D. Jun 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular This was our second stay at this beautiful cottage, it is absolutely amazing! The private beach is so nice to just sit and relax, there was beach chairs and a table with umbrella. The area is quiet and relaxing and the hosts are absolutely delightful. The cottage is just a few miles to the pier and restaurants in Carrabelle and directly across from Tate's Hell hiking trails. My husband and I do plan to stay again. ##### Rhonda D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria F. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Paradise The cottage is recently updated and very clean. The hosts are very hospitable and accommodating. Very quick to respond. The private beach is our favorite and where we spent the majority of our time. We saw many schools of dolphins feeding just offshore. Lots of wildlife. The entire property is just beautiful and very well maintained. ##### Victoria F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine J. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Carrabelle has turned into one of our favorite locations in this area due to the quieter atmosphere, great bayside beaches and sandbars and great fishing. We had a week full of outdoor adventures with our 3 year old. We had the most amazing stay at Ed and Sandra's guest cottage. The cottage was clean and tidy with all amenities to make for an easy and enjoyable week away from home. There are water views from the cottage and a short walk to the beach. All the fun Florida vacation items included: beachside loungers and umbrella, outdoor shower, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, water toys to use. The location is peaceful yet convenient to IGA in Carrabelle and the more robust amenities in Appalachicola. The beach was exceptional. We had it almost entirely to ourselves. High tide allowed for great beach strolls, sand castles and hunting for wildlife. Low tide offered amazing long beaches for lots of running and playing. We had good luck fishing off the shore even with our laxidasical efforts - flounder, trout and reds. We saw dolphins, stingrays, crabs, shorebirds and bald eagles. Ed and Sandra provide a peaceful and private atmosphere and were exceptionally welcoming and beyond kind in sharing their little slice of heaven. We really had the best week! We would recommend their cottage to any family looking to connect with nature and each other. We absolutely plan on staying here again! ##### Catherine J. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn S. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Secluded Vacation Cottage The stay at this vacation cottage was one of the best. The location was not busy and not far from the craziness. (tourist haven) The beach was private and had a lot of wildlife. My family and I observed a dorsal fin, maybe a dolphin or a shark, in the distance. Across the highway is a national park for hiking. Staying here will give the best of both worlds, hiking and beaching. The cottage was filled with everything a hotel would have, but much better. The owners were amiable and didn't bother us. I look forward to coming back to the same place in the future. ##### Shawn S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Abby I. Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely but left feeling uneasy. We booked a 4 night stay but didn’t even stay 1 night. We were only there for a few hours before heading home. For starters the property and inside of the unit were beautiful. However, we decided to leave for multiple reasons. First, the deadbolt lock on the entry/exit door was not properly installed, therefore not properly functioning. Second, inside the unit there was a locked door only accessible from the opposite side. Which according to the electrical breaker box, it led to a basement area. The main downfall to the door for us was it being only a few feet from the bunk beds our children would be sleeping in. Combined with the already not working deadbolt I we it didn’t feel entirely safe. Third, there appeared to be a discreet camera in the tv stand in the living room area. Owner said it was a sensor. When mentioning all of the above to the owner he said we were the first to complain, wasn’t accommodating and offered zero solution. We ultimately left feeling uncomfortable. We have used VRBO for previous trips and never had an issue, never felt uncomfortable until this experience. We have 3 children and safety is a priority, especially in an unknown area hours from home. ##### Abby I. 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