Tidelands at Mexico Beach - Mexico Beach

**NEW: 10% off discount for 7 or more days** Tidelands at Mexico Beach by StayTheOne is a special find. And you found it! Just opposite the beachfront houses, it is almost beachfront. Tidelands has a sweeping Gulf-facing view, Pool & Hot Tub, gorgeous interior, and central walkable location in Mexico Beach. Well-appointed and comfortable, Tidelands is one of the top properties in town. It is on the 2nd floor of The Club at Mexico Beach and is accessible by elevator or stairs.

You can see the waves from the whole Gulf side of the property—master bedroom, living room, and kitchen. There's nothing that says "I'm on vacation!" like glancing up to see the ever-changing Gulf as you move throughout the rooms. It just makes you want more! Here's how to get it...

Beach Access: There's only a road between you and the beach boardwalk—it is very close, next after beachfront. Most of the properties in Mexico Beach are on the other side of the street from the beach, and none of these is closer to the water than our building. This makes getting to the beach and back a snap! **Ease of access is our guests' most-mentioned feature.**

Balcony Experience: Truly unmatched. It's big, it's private, it's covered, and it directly faces the Gulf, making it everyone's favorite spot. Relax in comfort with those glittering waters and fresh ocean breezes! Accessible from both the living room and the primary bedroom. This

Pool & Hot Tub: Our building has one of the largest Pools in town + a relaxing Hot Tub, so there's something for everyone! The pool area is very close to the front door, only 15 steps away.

Why is Tidelands a Guest Favorite? We curated this property for a Luxe experience of comfort and convenience throughout: USB ports, comfortable furniture and beds, Smart TVs in every room, plenty of toilet paper, huge bath towels, coffee with cream and sugar, laundry supplies, clothes steamer. Guests say we thought of everything! Work desk, FAST internet, fully-equipped kitchen, ceiling fans, blackout blinds, comfy beds. Plus Beach Gear for 6: Soft Turkish beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, wagon, cooler. No need to lug gear from home.

Love to grill up some surf & turf? There are 2 Gulf-view picnic areas with charcoal grills at the parking level. We have grilling utensils ready for you.

Tidelands is located....
1/4 mile to Killer Seafood
1/4 mile to Crazy Waverunner and Parasail
1 mile to Caribbean Coffee
1 mile to Mexico Beach Market (small grocery)
1.4 miles to Mexico Beach Marina
5 miles to Windmark Beach walking trail
7 miles to Windmark Beach (Gulf-view restaurants)
11 miles to Port St. Joe (Piggly Wiggly, shopping, restaurants)
22 miles to Golf at St. Joseph Bay Country Club
23 miles to Cape San Blas
34 miles to Apalachicola
47 miles to Panama City airport

Other things to note:
--Parking: Your stay includes 2 parking spots in the covered parking lot.
--Concerned about a pre-checkout chores? Don't be -- we don’t have one. Just a few helpful reminders, that’s it. Enjoy your time off!
--Grocery Delivery: Our excellent cleaning team is offering grocery delivery. Have the fridge stocked and ready when you arrive. Bliss!! All the details upon booking.

FIRST TIME IN MEXICO BEACH? You will love how friendly, quiet, and clean this little town is. Our beaches are gorgeous—just ask our fans who come back year after year!

ACTIVITIES - Our Favorites:

--Local rental companies drop off kayaks and stand-up paddle boards right at the beach.
--Go parasailing right from the beach!
--Hire a guide and spend half a day scalloping St. Joseph Bay. Really fun! Scallop season is Aug. 16 - Sep. 21.
--Kayak around Pig Island in St. Joseph Bay.
--Grab a beach towel and stargaze from the beach on a clear night.
--Go shelling on the nearly-empty beaches at the northwest side of town by the canal, then stop by Super Scoops or Mexico Beach Sweets for an ice cream treat.
--For you craft beer lovers, don't miss Forgotten Coast Brewing Co., Mexico Beach's newest sit-down restaurant that's also a brewery with pizza and more.
--Stop in for coffee and cinnamons rolls at Caribbean Coffee, then browse the nearby shops for a souvenir.
--Fishing! Surf fishing, canal fishing, deep sea...it's all here.
--Our sunsets can't be beat, so catch an immersive sunset cruise! Our welcome guide has all the details.

MEXICO BEACH LOCAL EVENTS:

--License-free Saltwater Fishing Day - Fish for free June 4 & 5!
--Gollywhopper Classic Fishing Tournament - June 18
--July 4 Independence Day Sandy Shoes 5K fun run, Best Blast on the Beach fireworks celebration
--MBARA Kingfish Tournament - July 30

PLAN YOUR VISIT: Hop on beautiful Highway 98 and enjoy the whole area. Each nearby town has its own character...

+ Port St. Joe's great restaurants & shops, large fishing outfitter, golf course
+ Cape San Blas's beach walks, State Park, Bay fishing and kayaking
+ Apalachicola's state history museum, great shopping & walkable lanes, seafood restaurants

**Top Restaurant suggestions** Indian Pass Raw Bar near Cape San Blas, Shipwreck Raw Bar 5 minutes away in St. Joe Beach, Krazyfish Grille 15 mins away in Port St. Joe, The View 10 mins away in Windmark Beach, Owl Tap Room in Apalachicola.

Detailed activity and restaurant suggestions in our easy-to-use digital Welcome Guide.

Here's Tidelands 2, our sister property in the same building: [Removed] [Removed] Rent both together for groups up to 12!
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HOUSE RULES:

Required:
1. Full names of all guests at booking. Only the guests listed by name at booking are permitted to stay in the property.

2. ID of guest making the booking. Either verified ID on booking platform (VRBO, etc.) or screen shot of state-issued ID sent to host.

3. Guest must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check in.

4. Security Deposit credit card hold of $300 is required to be scheduled within 48 hours of booking and before check in. The deposit is secured using a temporary credit card hold beginning 1 day before check-in and is released 5 days after departure.

Check-out is at 10 am CST sharp, due to the tight schedule of our cleaners, unless you have arranged in advance with the host to have late check-out. Please respect the cleaners' limited time.

Cancellation policy is Moderate. **Recommend travel insurance.**

Parties of 6 or 7 may be required to book 3+ nights.

No smoking of any kind and no vaping, either inside condo or on balcony. Breaking this rule renders the reservation immediately canceled and guests subject to a $300 cleaning fee.

Parking: The building offers a covered parking garage, which is located on the ground level. Guests are allotted 2 parking passes, which should be displayed hanging from the rearview mirror. Per HOA rules, cars and pickup trucks are permitted, but large trucks, boats, trailers, and/or motor homes are not permitted in the parking garage.

No pets allowed. The HOA rules for this building prohibit all pets except pets of owners.

Visitors: Permitted during non-quiet hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. All persons on premises during quiet hours of 11:00 pm to 7:00 am and have not been disclosed at booking are unauthorized and are not permitted on premises without host approval.

Parties and events are prohibited. Parties/events are defined as including *any* of these elements:

1. More than 4 visitors without host permission

2. Alcohol usage by visitors

3. Drug usage by guests or their visitors

4. Noise level that is excessive or bothersome to other residents

Pool & hot tub: The guests acknowledge that there is no lifeguard on duty and that use of the pool and hot tub is at their own risk. Guest commits to supervising children under age 18 during use. Guests agree to abide by posted pool area hours.

Bunk beds: Weight limit for top bunk is 160 lbs.

Balcony: Guests agree to supervise children on the balcony. No climbing or standing on the furniture. The HOA rules prohibit cooking on the balcony or hanging anything from the railings, including towels.

Do not unplug or disable the Wifi or exterior entryway security camera.

Pirated media: Please do not stream copyrighted material from a site that does not have permission to stream it. Mediacom easily detects this activity and has threatened to cancel our service.

Beach towels and beach equipment (beach chairs, umbrellas, utility wagon, cooler) are for enjoyment during stay. Please return all items to condo before departure.

Please do not move or rearrange the furniture or electronic equipment without permission from host. Exception: dining chairs and stools.

Do not leave sliding doors open when A/C is running. The A/C will run continuously, causing ice to accumulate and shut down the unit. Payment for a service call may be assessed to the guest.

Sofas in living room: Cat naps are encouraged. :) However, planned sleeping, like overnight sleeping or a young child's daily nap, is prohibited in order to ensure a sanitary environment for all guests. Please use the pull-out feature of the sleeper sofa instead.

The owner's closet, located in the front hallway and having a code-entry lock, is off-limits to guests without host's permission.

Per HOA requirements, please do not store any items in the hallway since it is a shared area.

Guests acknowledge that they are subject to immediate cancellation and payment of damage fees (if applicable) if any of the House Rules is broken. If you're not sure something is OK, please check with host. Thank you!