Seaside stay .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Wilson Beach with a stay here. FSU Coastal & Marine Lab and Shell Hammock are also within 6 miles (10 km).
St. James Bay Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
Mashes Sand Beach - 22 min drive - 14.2 miles
Carrabelle Beach - 27 min drive - 18.2 miles
Alligator Point Beach - 29 min drive - 18.6 miles
Restaurants
Alligator Point Tiki Hut - 24 min drive
Crooked River Grill - 11 min drive
Alligator Point Yacht Basin - 24 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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
Languages
English, German
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 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, a first aid kit, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Cozy Beach Cottage Rental Forgotten Coast Gulf Mexico House
Cozy Beach Cottage Rental Forgotten Coast Gulf Mexico St. Teresa
Does Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation to the beach?
This vacation home is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Wilson Beach and 12 mi (18-min drive) from Mashes Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation have a spa?
This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation to downtown Panacea?
This vacation home is 9 mi away from Panacea.
Secluded Oasis: 500' from Private Beach, Every Amenity for Ultimate Relaxation Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
tricia m.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
tricia m.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hamid M.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Hamid M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eben B.
Jul 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks!
Nice!
Eben B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lillie E.
May 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Lillie E.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
DEBBIE T.
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
DEBBIE T.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom G., Clam Lake
Jan 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
St Teresa
I enjoyed Turkey Point
Tom G.
Stayed 44 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pearce L.
Sep 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Pearce L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky M.
Aug 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Becky M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
JOEY P., Kingston
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
JOEY P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chuck H.
Jun 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Chuck H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lillie E.
May 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Always enjoy our time in the Cozy Cottage! Looking forward to next year already!
Lillie E.
Stayed 56 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom G., Clam Lake
Feb 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Forgotten Coast
Great winter get-away. Look forward to staying next winter as well.
Tom G.
Stayed 74 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hamid M.
Oct 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
This is our second time in this vacation house, we enjoyed every second of it.
Hamid M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Dawn S., Dalton
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Dawn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ruiel D.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Ruiel D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom G., Clam Lake
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Tom G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gwen R.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay!
Gwen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chuck H.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We loved it, had everything we needed and more. Short walk and we were on the pier catching fish. Would definitely go back again.
Chuck H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lillie E.
Apr 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We always enjoy our stay at cozy cottage.
This year was just as good. We have come to think of it as home when we stay here. We look forward to coming again next year.
Thanks for letting us enjoy your cottage.
Lillie and Bob Ennist
Lillie E.
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom K., McNeal, AZ (actually closer to Bisbee)
Mar 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Beach House
We loved it! Well-stocked. My wife broke a fingernail and even found a pack of emory boards in the bathroom. I caught a LOT of fish off the dock, including sea bass, redfish, flounder. Very much fun. Wonderful place and area!
Tom K.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom G., Clam Lake
Feb 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
Amazing
Tom G.
Stayed 69 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
Oct 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage Indeed!
Back from a relaxing stay at this off the beaten path very cozy cottage. Hosts were extremely responsive before and throughout our visit. It is one of the neatest, cleanest homes we've ever rented, even more impressive considering we were just off the beach and under a canopy of glorious trees on a sandy road. The bed was good, and the home was well stocked. It rained 4 out of 7 days we were there, so really appreciated the front screened porch with lots of room to lounge and dine and still hear the sound of the ocean. There was most any kitchen amenities you could want and extra pantry items you forgot. Very quiet neighborhood and on non-rainy days a beautiful beach to walk. Spent lots of time reading on the porch and watching white squirrel antics in the tree just outside. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place to unwind. Thanks for a peaceful break.
Robin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pearce L.
Sep 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a getaway
Great experience. The house was very clean, great location, very quiet, just what we wanted. The owners were very accommodating. The beach access was great. Also there was beach chairs and a beach wagon to use. We would definitely consider renting the house again and would recommend it to others.
Pearce L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christine I.
Aug 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Everything was great and exactly what we were looking for! Would definitely recommend!