"Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway - Alligator Point

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Entire home

Beach side, boardwalk goes directly to beach

Bedroom with full view of the ocean from the bed. Wall above has 55" hi def tv.

Living area with sleeper sofa, ocean views in background.

Living area with sleeper sofa, accordion style door opens into master bedroom.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alligator Point, FL

Public Beach Access
‪7 min walk‬
Alligator Point Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Bald Point State Park
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

"Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway

Built in 1956 right on the beach at beautiful Alligator Point this house has that Old Florida beach cottage charm. Thanks to a complete renovation in 2009 it has all of the modern comforts. This house is perfect for a couple looking for a romantic getaway yet has enough room for a few kids. This cozy cottage offers a beach experience unlike any other. It is far removed from public beach access ensuring a relaxing getaway year round.

Hurricane Michael update - The property came through the storm untouched! Our beaches are clean and ready for visitors!

Property manager

Hugh Hartsfield

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House has a sleeper sofa and futon.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 pet fee.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this cottage is on the beach. Bayside Marina and St. James Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alligator Point, FL

What's nearby

Public Beach Access - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Alligator Point Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Bald Point State Park - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
Wilson Beach - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
Mashes Sand Beach - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Restaurants

‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬3 min drive
‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬15 min drive
‪Jim Dog's Deli And Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Somewhere In The Sun" Beachfront Cottage - Old Florida Style Hideaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panacea cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Public Beach Access and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Alligator Point Beach. Wilson Beach and Mashes Sand Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amber C., Georgia

Jun 12, 2021

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

Perfect Vacation

Our stay was wonderful!! The house is perfect and the view is amazing. We could not have picked a better beach house. Just to add the owner is amazing and very easy to communicate with.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Richard D.

Nov 28, 2024

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

Fall beach getaway

Secluded beach cottage.Clean, with every thing we needed.Very nice property.Loved the trees and the view from the back deck could not be beat.We would like to get back out next fall.The inside shower could use a new shower head assembly is the only item that could be improved on.Alligator Point is a peaceful beach community.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Sep 14, 2024

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

Loved Somewhere in the Sun

We just loved our little house! Probably the most laid back vacation we’ve had in a long time! Having to contend with the weather was not fun but we ate good and relaxed a lot. The dogs loved their beach time, which was a plus! We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Aug 3, 2024

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

Quaint Beach cottage

This property was perfect for my husband and me. It offers a quiet beach right outside your back door, The sunsets and dolphin watching from the upper deck were amazing to see. The cottage was perfect for us. We hope to return soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra V.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Jul 26, 2024

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

2ed stay

Wonderful as always.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

Jun 28, 2024

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

Lovely Beach Cottage

Perfect place for relaxation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie K.

Jun 15, 2024

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

Prefect as always

It is a comfy cozy, vintage beach house. It has everything you could possibly need. It is a quite relaxing pet friendly beach. Great for young children, or older folks. Outdoor shower is nice, hot tub super clean, new washer and dryer. If you take pets PLEASE clean up after them whether on the beach or around the out side of the house, if it comes out of your pet, pick it up.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Jun 2, 2024

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

Another week in paradise

This is our 5th stay and hate to share our secret hideaway with too many since we always want our week! We come with just us and our puppies and have the most relaxing weeks. It’s a cute little Florida cottage and just perfect in every way!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy A.

May 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Old FL cottage

The location of this house is perfect. Right on the beach and the home was clean. The interior and exterior need some TLC. I realize that rental beach houses take a beating. Obviously the pictures on VRBO were taken long ago. The owner, Hugh, was very responsive to our needs. We did enjoy the hot tub.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

May 1, 2024

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect, thank you so much!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

Apr 25, 2024

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

Wonderful beach house

This beach house is perfect in every way, I could not have asked for a better place to spend 2 weeks with my dogs. It has everything that you need for a perfect beach vacation. Everything was amazing, the deck, outdoor shower, location, the host, everything. I would go back there next time I want to stay at a beach house.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Jan 8, 2024

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

Cute little place right on the beach. Very quite, very few people on the beach.

Needed peace and quiet and a place to walk my dogs. This was it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Nov 5, 2023

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

Very nice and quiet

House is as described. It is one bedroom one bath with a sleeper sofa. We enjoyed our stay and loved the upper deck for sunsets when we weren't on the beach . Love seeing the dolphins 😍

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie A.

Oct 30, 2023

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

Cutest little beach front cottage with amazing view.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this cute, clean, beachfront house with amazing view. Very comfortable and very well stocked.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Oct 6, 2023

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

An Old Florida haven for critters and people

"Somewhere in the Sun" is a miniature nature sanctuary, with songbirds and seabirds, rare white squirrels, and dolphins feeding off the beach every day. The house is set in a patch of native forest, and that plus the tranquility of Alligator Point make this a magical place, perfect for a peaceful getaway. The house is very comfortable for 1-3 people and fully equipped. Just bring your own beach toys and chairs. The owners' love for the house and its setting really shows. If you like quiet and Old Florida natural beauty, you won't be disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Oct 2, 2023

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

Another Great Stay

We love this cottage! It is always clean, the kitchen is well stocked and the bed is oh so comfy! The outdoor space is amazing and the location is so serene.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Sep 22, 2023

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed it all

Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya and Jeff Y.

Jul 27, 2023

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

Excellent stay for a small family or couple

This is a rarity! Being able to find a small house on the beach was such an amazing opportunity and we had a great time. Especially with a young child and a dog it was so great to just be able to pop outside to the beach. The house is very cute! And the location is excellent. Even though alligator point is rural, you’re very close to the tiki bar and ~15 mins from Angelo’s which is a wonderful seafood restaurant. A couple of notes if bringing a baby: there is no bath, but we just used the kitchen sink, and the bedroom doesn’t close fully from the rest of the house so just bring a white noise machine (we used the ax in the bedroom) or plan to spend the evening out on the porch or in the hot tub :) Would fully recommend this place - we had such an amazing stay!!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Jul 10, 2023

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

Relaxation and isolation

My wife and I stayed over the 4th of July week and it was an amazing experience. Probably the quietest 4th I've ever had, there were a few fireworks but nothing crazy and nothing noticed very late into the evening. Weather was great house was clean and had everything we needed. The grill and hot tub were a very nice bonus and we absolutely loved the raised deck. We only left the property once for a grocery trip and enjoyed our stay very much. If i had to criticize one thing is the couches are nearing the end of there usefulness and could be replaced. But thats the only thing I could really fault. The house is older and some things aren't brand new but everything works and I would be happy to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

Jul 1, 2023

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

Peaceful, convenient to the beach

We enjoyed are stay. Super convenient walk to the beach. Very few people. Beautiful area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Jun 25, 2023

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay at Somewhere in the Sun and are already talking about booking again for next summer. Hugh was great. Answered all questions promptly through email and text. Directions to the cottage and instructions pertaining to cottage upon check in were simple and easy to follow. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and cozy perfect for myself, my husband and our little senior dog. We loved the privacy and wonderful ocean views. We spent a lot time on the deck, coffee in the am, cocktails in the pm enjoying the ocean, dolphins, and sea gulls. It’s a pet friendly beach and everyone we encountered seemed friendly. We went to Carrabelle to buy some fresh seafood (wonderful) and loved that little town! We found the kitchen to be adequately stocked for our needs and we enjoyed eating fresh seafood for our entire stay. We had planned to take an outing to Apalachicola but honestly couldn’t give up the beach time. So we’ll save that for next time! Thank you again Hugh for sharing your Somewhere in the Sun.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

May 26, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

I stayed at the property April 29-May 6 and the weather was absolutely unbeatable. The selling point of this house for me is the outdoor areas. The porch, raised lookout, hot tub, and outdoor shower were all incredible and everything we could have asked for. I booked this trip for myself, but my dad ended up tagging along and we made it into somewhat of a fishing trip. We paddled the Wakulla River, (highly recommend) fished with Captain Seth Oaks of North Florida Fishing Charters (also recommended), and fished from the shore right in front of the house. From the beach in front of the house I caught a massive Jack Cravelle! Amazing experience! The dolphins were feeding most mornings and were just feet away from us at the shore line. I love coming to Alligator Point specifically for the wildlife. With that being said, I’d encourage anyone to visit St. Mark’s while you’re there. We went twice during our stay - it’s never a regretted outing! My dad slept on the pull out bed in the living room and gave it a good review. While the house is dated and not quite as clean as others that have professional cleaners come in between renters, we had no major complaints - we are there to be outside, not in! I was ready to come back before we were even out of the driveway!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cassie H.

May 14, 2023

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

Tranquil Little Getaway

When pulling up in the driveway you could see through the front door all the way to the beach. The house was cozy & the views were gorgeous! If you don't want to get sandy, you could go on the deck & see for miles. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Apr 28, 2023

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

Vacation Stay

Great area as its more of a private stay compared to other parts of Flordia. It was nice being directly on the beach and we loved the raised platform to lounge on. We visited multiple nearby towns that had plenty of places to eat all around a 30 minute scenic drive.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023