The Whale | On-site parking 3 blocks to Jax Beach

As hosts and frequent travelers, this is one of the most well equipped places we’ve ever stayed in. In addition we had small children with us and it was perfect. The layout of the house is great on that there is plenty of separate and communal areas. Kitchen and bathrooms we welll equipped too. There’s a lovely fenced in backyard for the kids to play. And they even had a wagon with beach toys. It’s an easy walk to the beach as well as stores and restaurants. Also the hosts were very responsive. Highly recommended it.

Wonderful Christian home atmosphere; even enjoyed reading “Dont Waste Your Life” We enjoyed the open concept and gathered each night to hang out and share the events of the day. Loved the bedroom & bath layout for privacy. Easy walk to the beach for watching sunrise

While we were excited for our stay, our experience was abysmal.The house was not properly cleaned. There was visible dust buildup on baseboards, blinds, and in room corners. The upstairs carpets had crusted stains, and the edges of rooms were full of dust and debris. Food crumbs were left near a bed, and the washing machine had mold in it. The vacuum in the house didn’t work, making it impossible to clean up the mess ourselves.The house was also poorly stocked. There was one paper towel roll, no extra garbage bags, minimal shampoo (only one bathroom had it), and missing hand soap. We also found personal items from past guests, including a used deodorant and sock. Worst of all, while putting our toddlers to bed, we found an unfinished bottle of Fireball Whiskey and loose batteries in their nightstand.The host, Ben, blamed “unfortunate timing” due to a long-term renter leaving that morning and didn’t have time to adequately restock and clean the house. When we told Ben about the whiskey, his response was, “Glad it was almost empty!”—a shocking lack of concern. Ben did have cleaners come but we then had to juggle the kid’s nap schedules with them, and they were not given clear instructions on what to clean and we had to direct them using a translation app.The listing claims the home is “family-friendly,” but it is far from it. Given the state of the home, it felt more like a frat house—except we paid over 2K to stay there. I would not recommend this rental.

This property was perfect for our extended family vacation. The house was nicely decorated and comfortable - the living room had very comfortable recliner chairs. Everything was clean and there were thoughtful extras, like plenty of beach towels and a basket of snacks upon arrival. Seating area in the back yard was very comfortable. Note that one of the bedrooms is in an in-law-type apartment over the garage and contains a single bed with another trundle bed. The unit is just a short walk to the beach, and near plenty of retail / grocery stores, but not right on the main road. We would definitely stay there again!

House was great. Loved the location.

My daughter was graduating and we had family come together to stay at this home. It had plenty of space for us to gather together and is within walking distance to the beach. It is very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again when visiting in Jacksonville Beach.

Everything we needs 4 a beach vacation with the grands

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home located steps away from the beach, local coffee shop and lunch spots. The home was stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay including shower essentials, beach supplies/ chairs, etc. We would definitely stay again the next time we visit the area.

The stay was fantastic with the location ideal for those who want easy access to the beach. Highly recommend!

Great place, very comfortable felt welcome for sure. Looks to be a great family