Is Cottage on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cottage on the Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mashes Sand Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bayside Marina and Silver Lake. Grass Island and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cottage on the Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

May 11, 2025

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Mother’s Day weekend

My siblings and I took our Mom to the bay for Mother’s Day’s. We have a great time. The house was perfect for us. We will definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Apr 9, 2025

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Great location

We enjoyed our stay on Ocholocknee Bay very much. The house was clean, neat and nicely furnished and the hosts were friendly, helpful and attentive. The view over the bay was beautiful and the neighborhood was quiet. A nice beach is just down the road and there are great parks and good restaurants nearby. We recommend it without reservations.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

Jul 15, 2024

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This place is beautiful and we enjoyed every minute!!

We will definitely rebook!!! This place is beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Oct 27, 2024

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Fall Get Away

This is a wonderful gathering place. Room to spread out and nice, comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. The views are amazing. Fishing is great.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Jun 7, 2024

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Tranquil

A great place to relax and enjoy the view. Sunroom was awesome and inviting. Small stretch of beach to enjoy the sun without the crowds. My friend and I are older so it was prefect for us but it also had kayaks for the younger crowd. I will definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jay W.

Dec 26, 2022

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Mashes Sands

Nice older home -- BR TV didn't work. Shower head leaked. Recliner handles broken and not very comfortable. Felt like grit/sand on the tile floor when we arrived. But overall -- since it's a older home - it was expected. We had a good time -- even w 20 degree weather.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Apr 8, 2025

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Great weekend get away

This is a beautiful home and property. Very comfortable and has everything you might need during your stay. The host were very helpful and quickly answered any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

May 27, 2024

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Week end stay

Had a very relaxing time very beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R., Rolling Meadows, IL

Jul 9, 2023

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Great family vacation

Big open common area with Kitchen/living room, with plenty if room to eat, play ganes, have a movie night with three big bedrooms with awesome queen mattresses, we slept well! The 4th bedroom has two twin beds which was great for the bigger kids and the sleeper couch in the sunroom was great for the smaller kids. We enjoyed using the kayaks, fishing, exploring nature, finding hermit crabs, sand castles, etc...we also went to the Aquarium nearby, Alligator Point to fish for baby sharks and swim, Mash Sands Beach at low tide to see all the creatures...St. Marks Lighthouse and took our boat to go scalloping. Great trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katee D.

Oct 23, 2022

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Excellent!!

We had an amazing week long stay at the Cottage. The listing is precise to the amenities and location! We saw the beautiful white squirrel almost every day we were there. The dolphins showed up the first night for a short period of time, but the last night we were there they put on a full show of blowing, jumping completely out of the water flipping around for a good hour or so right out in-front of us. We absolutely loved it. Everything we needed was there. Toiletries, dish soap, laundry detergent, plates, cups, etc. You name it, it was there. The property manager and owner were exceptional. Immediately responded to any questions before and during our stay. Went above and beyond to make sure everything was provided to make our stay perfect. The sun room was the place to be for sunrise, and out of the sand gnats. The sunsets were as always, breath taking! Panacea has always been our family’s go to for trips, and the Cottage was perfect for us! The ONLY recommendation I have for the future is the dock being rebuilt. Other than that, the property was perfect and we loved our stay. We will definitely be back. Thanks Jodi and Patti for being awesome and so accommodating for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Aug 7, 2022

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Nice big house

Big and beautiful house. Picture of pier was misleading being that it was the neighbors and the pier for this house is completely dismantled and unusable. Besides that, the house was great. Beautiful sunroom that we loved sitting in.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY S.

Jul 25, 2022

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July 21-24, 2022

We had the best accommodations that we had EVER had. The home is emaculent and perfect. It was clean, lots of space/room, supplied with anything you could possibly need. Outside decks were spacious and pleasant to hang out. Saw white squirrels and a dolphin or two. Would defiantly recommend and return to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty A.

May 16, 2022

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Great location with a view!

We had a wonderful stay at Cottage on the Bay! House was a perfect set up with plenty of space and privacy. We loved the deck and sun room. We saw dolphins, white squirrels, different birds as well has having an Egret fly up on deck for an up-close visit. Host was amazing to work with. Looking forward to staying again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN W., Upstate, SC

Apr 26, 2022

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Quiet slice of heaven

This home was perfect for our group! The location was quiet and peaceful, our elderly neighbor came out to speak multiple times, the property manager was amazing, home had everything we could need! The dock pictured is no longer there, which was upsetting to my fishing husband lol Loved the home and everything about it!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John B.

Mar 27, 2022

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529 Mashes Sands Rd

The location was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The house fitted our needs. The beds were very comfortable. Our favorite room in the house was the sun room. We spent most of our indoor time in there relaxing. We even had a daily visit from otters & white squirrels. The house does need a little TLC though. The dishwasher & washing machine leaked.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sheryl L.

Feb 26, 2022

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Peaceful & quiet.

Pier no longer there, some porch windows wouldn’t close, recliners didn’t work, 1 burner doesn’t work, place needs some TLC. Location quiet & secluded.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Jan 15, 2022

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Beauty on the Bay

This location on Ochlockonee Bay was beautiful and a great location for traveling to the surrounding sites. Loved waking in the morning to the sunrises and kicking back in the evening to watch the sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Jan 2, 2022

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Quaint hideaway

Quaint little home with everything you need. Beautiful location along the forgotten coast of Florida. Perfect staging spot if you are a sportsmen or love hiking/biking state and national parks. Pretty beach close enough to walk to at the end of the road. Homeowner is very nice and communicates clearly. Great little spot on the bay!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

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