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Cottage on the Bay

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Terrace/patio
This picture is only to capture the beautiful sunset, dock is owned by neighbor.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Panacea, FL
  • Mashes Sand Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Alligator Point Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bald Point State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on the Bay

Panacea. Waterfront home on Ochlockonee Bay with absolutely stunning views and sunsets! One mile walk down the street to the Gulf of Mexico. Home is fully furnished. Coffee, cream, and sugar provided. You can enjoy walking on the small private beach just by walking out the back door! You can enjoy beautiful sunsets from the back deck or glassed sunroom. Quiet neighborhood close to several beaches.

Property manager

Steve Cushman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bald Point State Park and Mashes Sand Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum and Medart Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Mashes Sand Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wilson Beach - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 22 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 35 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mineral Springs Seafood & Bait - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪My-Way Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Bay located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week end stay

Had a very relaxing time very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R., Rolling Meadows, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Katee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Steve Cushman

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

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