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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Windmark Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
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The price is AU$464
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Port St. Joe

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Port St. Joe, within a 15-minute drive of Saint Joe Beach and Constitution Convention Museum State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Windmark Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Beacon Hill Park.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Windmark Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 26 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 36 min drive - 43.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪St. Joe Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-min Walk to Beach|Mother in law suite included-Steps to Pool|Pets Friendly|🏖

Family kids and pets friendly stay. At Approximately 5-minute walking distance to North Windmark Beach. Within driving distance to the beaches and Port St. Joe downtown center. A central spot in between Windmark, Port St Joe, and Mexico Beach. Windmark Community is a unique community about 2 miles from the house. The beach is a 1-2 minute walk from Windmark downtown. It is offering all the amenities of a family-oriented beach including a resort-style pool, fitness center (pass offered at the office), and nature trail of over 2 miles for running, biking, walking, and boardwalks. The charming, quiet, relaxing downtown has multiple dining and activities.

@ Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with king bed, sleeps 2, ceiling fan, closet access, Roku TV, suite bathroom.

@Bathroom 1: Master Bathroom: walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, private walk-in closet with 2 bath ropes, starter supply of amenities to include 1 roll of paper towels, 2 trash bags, 1 sponge, 2 dish towels, 1 Palmolive, 2 dish detergent packs.

@Bedroom 2: King bed, sleeps 2, closet access, Roku TV, ceiling fan.

@Bedroom 3: King bed, sleeps 2, closet access, Roku TV, ceiling fan

@Bedroom4: Bunk Room: 2 twin bunks, sleeps 8, closet access, Roku TV, ceiling fan, arcade game.

@Bathroom 2: Shared Bath: shower/tub combination, linens provided with a starter supply of amenities to include toilet paper, trash bag, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 bar of soap

Kitchen: Fully stocked with utensils, all major appliances, starter supply of amenities to include 1 roll of paper towels, 2 trash bags, 1 sponge, 2 dish towels, 1 Palmolive, 2 dish detergent packs

Living room: 65" Roku flat-screen television, ceiling fan, board games

Beach & outdoor supplies: Beach/pool towels, beach wagon, 1 umbrella, 4 beach chairs, beach toys for kids, 2 boogie boards, 2 bikes

Games & Entertainment: Foosball table, board games, scrabble, jenga, connect, battleship

Other Amenities: Charcoal BBQ grill, front and back patios, outdoor shower, community pool, community playground, ample parking, high-speed internet WiFi

House-trained pets are welcome for a pet fee of $99 per pet per booking (max 2 pets, 30lbs max weight limit each)

Laundry room (main house+mother-in-law suite) includes washer and dryer with a starter supply of detergent.

A large community pool offers a zero-entry splash pad for kids, plenty of lounge chairs, as well a playground

Several beach access points with 3.5 miles of boardwalks are perfect for exercise such as walking, biking, running, and even nature photography

The city center is home to Fit as a Fiddle for yoga and weights

Highly recommend going to The View on 98 in the city center to cook your catch or have a sunset cocktail looking over the ocean view.

Grocery shopping options in Port Saint Joe are Piggly Wiggly and Dollar General. 5 miles away.

This home is in a phase 2 community. There is an ongoing construction on site from 8AM to 5PM.

Please understand that we are in close proximity to open beach and ponds/reservations. You might see or encounter wildlife while in our home or neighborhood, including, but not limited to alligators, bears, racoon,opossums,birds,bees.wasps,mosquitoes, spiders, ants, crickets, palmetto bugs, tree roaches and rolly pollies. these creatures reside in nature, and we have no control over them. we do spray in and around the home regularly to reduce the incidence of bugs. However, we can not control mother nature, therefore; will not refund if you encounter her bussiness during your stay.

No refunds will be provided for inoperable amenities, appliances, internet/wifi, etc. if applicable. The owner will make a reasonable effort to address any issues.

Windmark Beach has all the amenities to provide a memorable vacation. We love forgotten coast of port saint joe. We love forgotten coast of port saint joe! We love forgotten coast of port saint joe
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,201 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Additional pet will be charged at $150 fees each

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

5-min Walk to Beach|Mother in law suite included-Steps to Pool|Pets Friendly|🏖 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location! Everything went super smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Advertised as including a mother-in-law suite, really is so much more than that. Very private large suite is attached to a well-appointed home. Families or friends wanting controlled privacy allowing for shared or private experiences will appreciate the private entry and single adjoining doorway.Two complete kitchens. Plenty of utensils, high-end cooking equipment. Very nice cooking experience. Providing options catering to southern pallets, with both an air fryer and a Wagner cast iron skillet.Well taking care of furniture, with plenty of flexibility of use. Roku with guest settings in every location.Neighborhood is still being built in, they are adding direct access to the beach, right now. You do have to walk through the pool area to access the beach. Host was very accommodating, and contacted us multiple times during the stay to make sure that we had everything we needed. We did not have small children, however the beach was very conducive to it. Shallow calm water.The driveway is large enough for two large vehicles, however, if you have a third there is no street parking and you will need to park at the pool area parking lot. It is less than a block away, and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, just had a few unfortunate issues

The property was very nice. The living room TV worked for the first night and an hour the next day, then the screen suddenly stopped working after breakfast. Unfortunately they were unable to replace during our 7 night/8 day stay, so that was a big bummer for my dad and son who were staying in the living room. Additionally, the kids room TV didn’t work at all, so that was also a bit of a let down in the evenings at bed time or when the kids wanted to relax. Unfortunately the home also had a very bad fire ant problem in the mother in law suite and the master bathroom, which was a huge inconvenience. We had to go out and buy any spray to spray all over the house due to how bad the fire ants were. Overall the place was beautiful, although the walk to the beach from there is exhaustingly long. The pool was right down the road so that was really nice. Didn’t really have enough in the fully stocked kitchen as expected for a place for 14 people. No oven mitts for cooking so we burned out hands quite a bit and the washing mashing in the mother in law suite did not work properly, so all 14 of us had to use one washing machine the whole week, which was okay, but again not what we paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Good location, quite and peaceful and very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!!

If you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing and fun trip, look no further than here. The house is very spacious and clean! They have everything you need from the kitchen and bathrooms to the beach and pool. Sand toys and bikes, umbrellas, chairs and a wagon to pull it in!!! I’ve never stayed somewhere that had all this. Steps from a large pool and a short walk to the beach. The whole check-in and out process was very smooth and the owners are so nice and accommodating!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best vacation ever

Let me first say that this property was the absolute PERFECT place for us to stay. My parents and their dog, my sister, her husband niece and nephew, and my husband and kids all had the best time. Bikes for the whole family, things to play with for everyone… list could go on and on. My mom hasn’t ridden a bike in years and was so excited to do so. The neighbor across the street, Mark is AMAZING and the sweetest. We will miss your house, your town, and your sweet neighbor dearly. Memories were made and we were so sad to leave. Until next time, because there will be a next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

April E.

Liked: Cleanliness

We wanted to love it but....

We loved the home, the furnishings were exquisite and everything in the home was PERFECT. But.... There was this hugely annoying beeeeeppppp from the back yard. We think (?) It was a gator pest type thing to make noise so the alligators wouldn't set up shop in the back yard... which was next to a small retaining pond. And the distance to the beach was not a short walk. I'm a slightly overweight, redheaded (so burn in 5 minutes, hide from sun type) and it took us 20 minutes of hard slugging chairs, towels, bags to the beach. I was a hot, sweaty, sunburned mess before we even hit the sand. The location of the beach isn’t the owner's fault. But I did find issue with the photo of pools and such and there were none near the house. It was in a completely different building location, about a mile away. So that wasn't something easy to walk to, either. Overall 100 glowing stars for the home and 0 for the location to the beach, pool, etc.and noise. Not easily walkable by anyone slightly out of shape or with small kids. Buy earplugs for the gator thingie, we found some at the Dollar General just down the road. Otherwise it's a loooonnnggg night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Great location for a family get away!! Everything is right there or just a short drive to St Joe Beach!! Great communication!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach House Checks All the Boxes!

Our stay at the cozy beach house owned by Chris and Hanna was wonderful! We enjoyed the spacious and clean home, neighborhood amenities and nearby dog friendly beaches. The owners were very communicative and courteous to our trip priorities. It was a quiet and enjoyable stay for our family. I recommend this home highly for FL panhandle travelers with kids &/or pets.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House, Quiet Neighborhood, Amazing Beach

This home was beautiful! It had lots of nice spaces and lots of beds (3 Kings, 2 twin bunks and a futon). The in-law suite was nice since we have a big family (nice to have 2 fridges since we cook all our own meals). The neighborhood is nice and it's not a long walk to the beach (it will be nicer when the boardwalks from the neighborhood through the dunes are finished). The heated neighborhood pool that was supposed to be open was not, which was a bit disappointing since the ocean was so cold. The beaches were pristine and beautiful with lots of shells and gorgeous sunsets. Lots of amenities in the area as it is close to Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddi A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we Needed!

Cozy Beach House" is perfectly named. The home was VERY comfortable and had everything needed for our friends' comfort. The home was also very spacious which was ideal for a group of 5 adults to have privacy and at the same time gather in the spacious common living area when desired. Chris was awesome in his responsiveness as well. We couldn't have asked for a nicer experience!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K., North Manchester, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

House was perfect! Host was amazing loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach House, Wonderful Hosts

Beach house was beautiful with fully stocked kitchen. Great location within quick walking distance to Windmark South beach. Quick drive to Windmark Community Pool which was heated and crystal clear. Near to Port St Joe stores.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

October in Port St. Joe

Nice home well appointed with very responsive owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood and great location.

This was our first trip to Port St Joe area. Location of this home was in the middle of all the places we wanted to visit for our trip. This home has a great layout for the times we wanted to gather and if we needed a little alone time. The beds were amazing. Neighborhood was so quiet and was great for running and bike riding. Pool and beaches were just minutes away. We enjoy cooking and eating in so I would like to suggest adding more bakeware and cookware. Loved having 2 refrigerators. Communication was excellent and very timely when we had a couple of issues and I appreciated this. Oh and absolutely loved having access to a vacuum cleaner and broom for cleaning for our length of stay. This was a great stay and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D., Blytheville

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious

Nice and wonderful neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for family

The house was very clean. We had three families ranging in age from 8-65. The house accommodated everyone and gave us all our own space when needed. The location was convenient and the walk to the beach was as advertised. I would highly recommend this beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Its a little hard to find from Pt St Joe. Not on google maps. But, a nice house. Lots of toys. Short walk to beach if you turn left out of the driveway and turn right after the last house. Beach is great. Very pleased with the house and host. Will try to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quit beach perfection

We so loved staying at your property! The beds were so comfortable. The space was perfect so my in laws could have their own space away from the games in the evening. Everything was super clean and there were plenty of supplies for fun at the beach. This is a great quiet location. A short walk over a couple grassy dunes lands you right on the beach away from the crowds. Lots of sea shells too! The arcade was a big hit with my kids too. We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC S.

Liked: Cleanliness

OMG +++++

I can’t give this place enough stars. The host was truly amazing. We had 9 of us total and place was perfect. House was beautiful with plenty of room and very very clean. Everyone in neighborhood was super nice and told us places to go. Me and my family will be going back again and will be looking to see if this place is open.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port St Joe Stay

Everything was great. Chris was a wonderful host and made sure we were having a great experience. The home was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M., Orland park

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

It’s was a beautiful home and our family enjoyed each other with the great house amenities!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING VACATION STAY!

Wow. this property was perfect for our short getaway. house was extremely clean, had plenty of space for all 8 of us and came with so many nice amenities. its located close to the beautiful beach and also to the village where all the shop was. host was extremely easy to communicate and made sure we were comfortable. Port st joe is a perfect tranquil beach area to get away from the busy markets like destin or Panama city. We will be back again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach house!

Loved staying at coastal gem! Everything was amazing. The house had everything from kitchen supplies to beach stuff! All we needed was our clothes. The ping pong table was a hit with my family! Chris is awesome and made sure we had a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house is really nice it haves a lot of space, it was really clean, its located in a nice and quiet neighbor hood, really close to the beach and stores for last minute shopping. The owner would answer right away if i had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022