The Best Vacation Cottages to Rent in Florida

The subtropical city of Miami is known for its beach culture and strong Caribbean and Latin-American influences. Ah We Wa Premier Cottage enjoys an enviable position in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood. It’s a short drive to many of the most popular attractions in the coastal metropolis – including the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame.

St. Augustine Beach is a small city on Anastasia Island. The area is popular with tourists who enjoy its Mexican eateries, ice cream shops, wide Atlantic-facing beaches and Anastasia State Park – a marine protected area. This cottage has three bedrooms, so there’s plenty of room for larger groups or families with children and is particularly convenient for dog owners since it accepts pets, has a small enclosed garden and backs onto Windswept Acres Park.

There are many beach cottages in Florida, but not all come with an outdoor pool, barbecue grills and free parking like Patina does. This three-bedroom cottage in the northwestern part of the state also boasts easy access to the balmy waters of the Gulf of Mexico. If these distractions aren’t enough, the cottage is a mere 15-minute walk to Deer Lake State Park and 20 minutes to Camp Creek Lake.

Although it’s just a short walk from Siesta Key Beach, this cottage may tempt you to stay in and enjoy its waterfront charm and private pool instead. Whether you prefer to sunbathe by the water or explore nearby Palm Island, this cottage will treat you to a characteristically tropical Florida vacation.

The Sunshine State is famous for its beaches, but it’s rare to find Florida beach cottages so close to the ocean. That makes the Beach Place Guesthouses incredibly special, as they have a range of cottages on a windswept and private stretch of white sand. The place is an island of peace and seclusion in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Cocoa Beach.

Living the beach life can seem like nothing more than a fanciful dream for most Americans. But a trip to Plaza Cottage offers a rare glimpse into that coveted lifestyle. Up to six guests can stay in this bright bungalow and can enjoy spending their days wandering along the nearby picturesque beaches, trying out the closest bars and restaurants or taking in the sights at Tom Renick Park.

Historic buildings that predate Miami’s rise to becoming the prosperous city it is today are few and far between. That makes this former horse ranch and fruit farm a genuine hidden gem for any traveler to the city – La Finca is surrounded by affluence yet has managed to retain its original rustic charm. The grounds are lush all year round, and the pool provides a welcome respite from the sun’s golden rays.

On a quiet estate hidden from the suburbs of Tallahassee by ancient oak trees, these cottages will transport you back to a simpler and quieter time. Nestled within the grounds of Ball House, built in 1865, they are among the most picturesque cottages to rent in Florida. There is plenty to see and do in the state capital, and just down the road is an award-winning golf course.