Title: The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing Family-friendly vacation home in Jacksonville Beach with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236900/37236849/d19ed151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236900/37236849/b046008f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236900/37236849/8def6926.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236900/37236849/91e5ae96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236900/37236849/9311e7f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing and take advantage of a water park, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 101000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing Quaint One-Bedroom Cottage - A Beachside Retreat with King-Size Comfort First pet free. Welcome to a charming one-bedroom cottage that embraces beachside living. With a king-size bed and a comfortable couch featuring a queen pull-out mattress, this cozy retreat offers both style and comfort. This Cottage shares the back yard with Whale 2 Cottage. Rent both for the whole family this summer! Key Features: Updated Kitchen: Revel in a well-appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, a Keurig coffee maker, and all the essential dishes, glasses, and cookware. Vaulted Ceilings: Enjoy an open and airy atmosphere, enhanced by the cottage's vaulted ceilings. Large Lit Deck: The spacious, well-lit deck is perfect for outdoor living, whether it's dinner under the stars or entertaining friends. A Weber gas grill is provided for your outdoor culinary adventures. Tropical Landscaping: Surrounding the cottage is lush tropical landscaping, creating a serene outdoor sitting area for relaxation. Shared Backyard: Share the backyard with Whale 2 (VRBO#3454836), enhancing the sense of community while providing additional space to unwind. Beach Essentials: Your beach experience is complete with provided beach tent, umbrellas, and chairs. Entertainment and Convenience: Stay entertained with cable TV and high-speed WiFi. A full-size washer and dryer add to the convenience of your stay. Fully Fenced Yard: Revel in privacy and security within the fully fenced yard, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and recreation. Proximity to the Beach: Situated just half a block from the beach, this cottage is conveniently located within walking distance of all that Jax Beach has to offer. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living in this well-appointed beachside cottage, where the shared backyard with Whale 2 adds a sense of community to your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20370000/20360700/20360685/90-b5735f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Free Pet Twin Palms Paradise: Your Tranquil Beachside Escape! 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Please turn off outside lights at night. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as THE Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach 1/2 BLOCK FROM THE BEACH! PET FRIENDLY! FAST WIFI WFH JAX Beach IS Open!!!the Whale Cottage 1/2 Block From THE Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.29663%2C-81.39155&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X1Vc6gygBp0VDdPIS8TeqY3OCnM=) Jacksonville Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Jacksonville Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Northeast Florida Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Oceanfront Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Adventure Landing - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Mayo Clinic Florida - 11 min drive - 9.3 km #### Getting around - Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lynch's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Ritz - ‬7 min walk - ‪LandShark Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk - ‪Mango's Beach Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sago Coffee - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is The Whale - Free Pet Beachside Cottage! Summer special pricing located? > This family-friendly Jacksonville Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach Pier. Northeast Florida Beaches and Sleiman North Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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