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The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Beach
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9205.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Mexico Beach
    ā€Ŗ2 min walkā€¬
  • Mexico Beach Marina
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper Queen Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Entry Bathroom

Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet Ā· Shampoo Ā· Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home

Welcome to The Sandy Crab - A luxury waterfront vacation home in Mexico Beach, FL!
Waterfront in back (with canal to the Gulf); Dock to tie-up your boat, jetski, kayak, etc.; Huge pool and hot tub; A short 700 ft. walk to the beach; Garage parking; A 'kids' bedroom with a bunk bed; Cable and Wifi; Smart TV; Fully equipped kitchen; Newly remodeled with gorgeous furnishings; And lots of little extras like board games, books and other touches to make it feel like home.
Come stay with us! :)

Property manager

Cindy Ursu
Premier Host

Languages

English, Romanian, Russian

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0ā€“17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No house parties; No weapons on the property (including concealed); And Quiet Hours are 10PM to 8AM daily. Leave your guns at home. :)
1) No weapons are allowed on our property of any kind, including legal concealed firearms. 2) Pool & Hot Tub are open Dawn to Dusk ONLY.
1) There is only parking for 2 vehicles (1 outside and 1 in the garage). If you have more than 2 vehicles your reservation will be cancelled.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mexico Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Waterside Village, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe. Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beacon Hill Park and Frank Pate Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mexico Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Windmark Beach - 49 min drive - 15.1 km

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖShipwreck Raw Bar - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖExpress lane Food Mart - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖShell Shack - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖSubway - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖKiller Seafood - ā€¬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandy Crab - A Waterfront Luxury Vacation Home located?

Located in Waterside Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Marina. Mexico Beach Park and Dog Walking Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Attitudy S.

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

A Mother to Remember

Since 2022 my family has gathered in Mexico Beach area in remembrance of my mother who remains where scattered around the bay. The Sandy crab provided yet another unique experience for my love ones to come as one to enjoy fun, laughter and to share the love we all have for my mother. Thanks for sharing your home, it was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Excellent

Great location, awesome host. We will go back. Place was clean, quiet, and in a great location . Thank you Cindy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

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

Great Vacation

Wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

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

Perfect stay!

The property was very clean, very well decorated and centrally located. The beach is close, you can see it from the front door and from the balcony off the queen bedroom and itā€™s very walkable! The back deck is perfect for drinking coffee in the mornings. The pool was also a very close walk and very nice. Thereā€™s a row of shops and some food truck/restaurants just up the sidewalk. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Relaxing, quiet beach vacation

The Sandy Crab was the perfect place for our family beach vacation. The house offered plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable and was tranquil and relaxing. The beach is a short walk away, and the place provides everything you need to enjoy your time there. Cindy was an excellent host and was a great communicator. We had a blast with our two-year-old and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Mexico Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiomy K.

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

Enjoyable stay!

This property was just as it shows and great location to the beach. We enjoyed all of the wonderfully stocked extras including a wagon for the beach and beach chairs! The owner was very quick to respond and good to work withā€¦the whole experience was super smooth and highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Beach Beauty

This property was perfect for our family vacation. The house is very clean and equipped with all the amenities you might need. The community pool is large and clean. The beach access is a very short stroll from the front door. The property manager was excellent. She promptly responded to all inquiries. Would stay here again. Mexico Beach is a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali P.

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

The Perfect Place

Our host Cindy was amazing and over the top helpful! She responded quickly with thoughtful answers to every question. The home was very clean and also had an extra feel of home! So many thoughtful extras around the house had us well stocked for our vacation. The location felt safe. Very quiet and peaceful area. Easy access to the beach. It seemed they were doing some off season mantaince around the pool/dock area and they were thoughtful in their work and we were still able to enjoy the area! If I could give Cindy and her home more then 5 stars I would!! Rent this house and enjoy a relaxing trip! We would gladly rent from Cindy again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Great place

Great location, house had most everything we needed and the beach was amazing. Definitely would recommend or stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Perfect place for the perfect vacation!!

We loved everything about this spot! The location. The house. The cleanliness. Everything was perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

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

The Sandy Crab #1

We loved it. Clean..ample supplies and if you have need mgr always responds.. We will be bwck
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew D.

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

RELAXING

We spent a week at the Sandy Crab with our 3 college age daughters and had the best opportunity to just relax. The walk to the beach is short and easy, the beach chairs and umbrella made the beach comfy! The house was cool and had plenty of comfortable seating and beds. We enjoyed the decks and walking to the pool and hot tub as well. We drive down to Port St Joe for delicious grouper at Krazy Fish and ice cream and the Sugar Shack. We came to relax and Mexico Beach and the Sandy crab did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

A great place to stay!

The Sandy Crab was a great place to stay. It had plenty of room, very clean and a great location. We enjoyed our stay at Mexico Beach and the Sandy Crab was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Great escape

Great property, well decorated and very clean. Our first family vacation with our new grand baby and was blown away at how nice this place really is.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kate h.

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

My stay was great!

This is our 2nd time staying here. We love the house and itā€™s location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Loved it!

Very comfortable and well equipped! It was nice to be able to walk to the ocean, and come back to a quiet area on the canal if we wanted a break from the wind. We loved it so much that we extended our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Relaxing!

Such a quiet area, yet just a short walk to the beach. We were so happy we could extend our stay! The Sandy Crab was clean and nicely furnished, we felt right at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

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

Beautiful home in the perfect location!

Very beautiful home and very clean!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Can't Wait til Next Time!

Perfect place! The beach is a quick walk across the street, and the pool is seen from the back yard. We had everything we needed. Thank you, Cindy, for being a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate h.

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

Wonderful rental.

It was really relaxing and comfortable. Great location. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great!

My family and I had a wonderful annual vacay at The Sandy Crab - what a great property with all the comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Great Stay!

This vacation home was exactly as pictured. The home was extremely clean and very comfortable. We had everything we needed for our week long stay. The pool and beach were both a very short walk. The owner was very helpful and responded quickly to my messages when we had questions. This area is quiet, which is very nice. It is a short drive into Port St. Joe and Panama City. We highly enjoyed our stay and would like to visit again. I would definitely recommend this rental property to anyone visiting Mexico Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great property

Overall, the stay was great. We have stayed in Mexico Beach for several years and the house is located close to the beach and a good fit for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Perfect

This house was beautiful, it was everything we could have asked for. The location was perfect short and Iā€™m mean short walk to beach. Beach was not crowded at all. Loved the pool and hot tub they were both real big. The house has plenty of towels and the beds were so comfortable. They were like being at home. Everyone was nice we had no issues at all. Was one of the nicest places I have stayed at. I would not have changed one thing about this place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Ursu

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Hi There!
I'm Cindy! :) My husband and I own The Sandy Crab, our wonderful vacation home in Mexico Beach, FL. I have lived in the panhandle of Florida for most of my life - And really enjoy living the coastal life. We love to host guests at The Sandy Crab and hope to see you soon! :)

Why they chose this property

Mexico Beach is an amazing place - It's a small beach town not covered-up with overcrowding and traffic (like some of our neighboring cities); Where enjoying the beach, and wildlife, and the relaxation of vacation is so much easier. One of my favorite things to do is curl up in the living room swing chair with coffee and a book from the library, or walk out to the beach for some sun and a piƱa colada. If you're looking for a relaxing and revitalizing beach vacation, The Sandy Crab is right for you. :)

What makes this property unique

There is a community pool and hot tub for your enjoyment during your stay, as well as private community boat docks to use for your watercraft during your stay. The canal behind our home leads right out to the Gulf of Mexico! :)
We pride ourselves on creating a very comfortable and relaxing environment for our guests - from luxury beds and and linens to a small library and other finishing touches. Our genuine hope is that you and your guests feel 'at home' during your stay.
*Please Note* - We do have 2 Ring doorbell cameras - 1 at the front and 1 at the side door - as well as a camera on our garage opener, that we use to keep our rental secured when we do not have guests. We don't actively monitor these after guests arrive, but they are always on, so please keep that in mind.

Languages:

English, Russian, Romanian

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