Entire home

New! Gated w/ 3 Pools & Hot Tub, Only 0.5 Miles to Beach

Photo gallery for New! Gated w/ 3 Pools & Hot Tub, Only 0.5 Miles to Beach

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

View map
Port St Joe, FL
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

Port St. Joe

When you stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Windmark Beach and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Port St. Joe Marina and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from George Core Park.

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 13 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬5 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.

New! Gated w/ 3 Pools & Hot Tub, Only 0.5 Miles to Beach

Reservations include a complimentary beach gear package, $35 daily credit, personalized to fit your needs. Beach gear options include kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, corn hole, and much more. A link to customize the beach package will be provided after the reservation is confirmed. Applicable for stay durations between 3-21 nights.

Located in the charming neighborhood, Barefoot Cottages, Sandy Turtle offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, accommodating up to 9 guests for a comfortable stay. The first floor features the luxurious primary bedroom, boasting a king-size bed and an attached bath with a convenient shower/tub combo.

The interior of the cottage is designed to impress, with a fully stocked kitchen equipped with all major appliances, tall ceilings, recessed lighting, stunning hardwood floors, elegant stone countertops, and ample natural lighting that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Heading to the second floor, you'll find two more inviting bedrooms. The first bedroom offers a queen-size bed, an attached bath with a walk-in shower, and balcony access that is screened for your enjoyment. Sitting on the screened balcony feels like being in a tree house, elevated and nestled behind beautiful sabal palms, with a refreshing breeze adding to the experience.

The third bedroom is perfect for accommodating a larger group, featuring a full over twin bunk bed and a separate twin bunk bed set, allowing up to 5 guests to sleep comfortably. This bedroom also has an attached bathroom with a shower/tub combination for convenience. Each bedroom is equipped with a smart television for entertainment.

Guests can stay connected with the provided high-speed internet, and enjoy the amenities of the gated community, including 3 pools, a hot tub, a shared clubhouse, and charcoal grilling stations. For those looking to explore the local area, downtown Port St Joe is less than 3 miles away, offering grocery stores, restaurants, and boutique shopping. Accessible family-friendly beaches are less than a mile away, with ample parking, shared restrooms, and outdoor showers for a convenient beach day experience.

Overall, this charming vacation rental in Barefoot Cottages provides a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and convenience for a memorable stay in Sandy Turtle.

*No Boats or trailers allowed
*Signed rental agreement required
*Guests are charged for stained linens
*Credit card processing fees are not refunded, no exceptions
*Construction is ongoing in the neighborhood
*Minimum age of primary renter is 25 years old
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brittney Hulsey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

2963-263225

New! Gated w/ 3 Pools & Hot Tub, Only 0.5 Miles to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brittany H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
When first booking the property I was sent a 5 page rental agreement that was rigid and intense (500 fee for noise complaints just as an example). I wasn’t comfortable with the agreement and wanted to choose another place because of it, but they wouldn’t let me cancel the rental without a fee so we went anyway. The rental was nice and spacious, but wasn’t clean. The rug was disgusting, dirty dishes in the cabinet, floors were gross, blinds broken, light upstairs broken, and balcony door lock was broken. I reached out to the rental company and they were helpful - sent out a person to clean it again while we were there and she was great. But they did tell me that they knew the rug needed replaced and they were waiting on the owner to buy a new one. And they knew the balcony door was broken and were going to have a locksmith come (we declined as we didn’t want strangers in our kids room). They failed to mention any of these things before we arrived. Overall it was … meh. I appreciated that they attempted to make things right, but was annoyed that it was ever an issue (and that they knew some of it before hand and didn’t tell us). The rental agreement makes it sound like you’re renting the Taj Mahal, but the property wasn’t even clean. The location also was “just ok”.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

Customer Service

The customer service provided by new wave property management is severely lacking. They send out emails with information missing, such as the gate code or the building front door code. They send out text with the wrong building number listed, the front door access code being either the last four digits of my phone number or the last four digits of my wife’s phone number. That was never the case! They claimed to have sent out emails the day before arrival and that did not happen.We send either text or emails to new wave property management and they don’t answer them in a timely manner or do not answer at all.Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Sandy Turtle. All members of the family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacay

Short beach vacay with family! Accommodated 7. We had 5 adults with 2 children under 5. Clean and homey! We have decided to try to book the same beach house each year! So thankful for our host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

We had a great time, the house was just what we needed for our group size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay! Nice and clean condo! Everything was perfect we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vaca

Nice property. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & nice complex

Owners went out of their way to make a great stay for us. Very nice complex with three pools. Close to beach and town of Port St. Joe. Comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip 2024

The house was lovely. The many bathrooms were so convenient. The beds were so comfortable and the everyone that stayed was pleased with them. It’s only an hr drive to panama to clear water. I thought the bay would have had clear water but it didn’t. We drove to Mexico beach everyday for the waves. It wasn’t bad. We all had a lot of fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks

great stay thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024