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10/10 Excellent
steve f., Blue Earth MN
7 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great vacation getaway
steve f.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Entire home
Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port St Joe, FL
- Windmark Beach6 min walk
- Saint Joe Beach6 min drive
- Mexico Beach13 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach
Experience "old Florida" at its best: pristine beach with sugar-white sand, loggerhead turtle nests, dolphins, and exotic birds in your front yard. Walk one-quarter mile on a beautiful boardwalk to the WindMark Beach Village Center. The cottage is recently renovated, with a gourmet kitchen, oversized corner soaking tub, Sony Bravia TV, and fully furnished. You need only bring your clothes! You can fish, walk the beach, or watch the dolphins all from your front yard. Sit under the 90-year-old oak trees (The Grand Dames) that shade the house and watch the woodpeckers, bald eagles, and other exotic birds from the screened front porch. Enjoy the pink-orange sunsets and see the stars as you have never seen them before. Watch the moon set on the bay.
The house has one bedroom (a second room functions as Owner's closet), one full bath, and one powder room. Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and two closets, and features a large, corner soaking tub.The front of the house is a great room, with a dining table for eight, living room seating for six, and designer furniture and accessories.
Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, Jennair duel fuel range, and refrigerator with ice maker and exterior water feature.
Australian cypress flooring extends throughout the house. Washer and dryer are in the utility room at the covered carport.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate pets.
Keywords: An Old-Florida-style beach bungalow just steps from beautiful St. Joseph Bay. See shrimp boats and dolphins from the living room window and sunsets that last for hours. Loggerhead turtles nest on the sugar-white sand. Peaceful and exquisite.
The house has one bedroom (a second room functions as Owner's closet), one full bath, and one powder room. Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and two closets, and features a large, corner soaking tub.The front of the house is a great room, with a dining table for eight, living room seating for six, and designer furniture and accessories.
Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, Jennair duel fuel range, and refrigerator with ice maker and exterior water feature.
Australian cypress flooring extends throughout the house. Washer and dryer are in the utility room at the covered carport.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate pets.
Keywords: An Old-Florida-style beach bungalow just steps from beautiful St. Joseph Bay. See shrimp boats and dolphins from the living room window and sunsets that last for hours. Loggerhead turtles nest on the sugar-white sand. Peaceful and exquisite.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Port St. Joe
Port St. Joe is home to this holiday home. Port St. Joe Marina and Mexico Beach Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park. Beacon Hill Park and Frank Pate Park are also worth visiting.
Port St Joe, FL
What's nearby
- Windmark Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Saint Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
- Gulf County Welcome Center - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
- Mexico Beach - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 50 min drive - 52.5 km
Restaurants
- Pauls Barbque - 8 min drive
- Shipwreck Raw Bar - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Express lane Food Mart - 11 min drive
- Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT HUGH B.
25 June 2018
Great Stay
ROBERT HUGH B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Richard M.
17 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place To Stay
Richard M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Roger D.
13 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing time.
Roger D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Hannah C.
22 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Hannah C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
9 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Steven S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ebben R., Germantown
7 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Ebben R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kayla S., Nashville, USA
18 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic beach views from front porch
Kayla S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kathy F., Summerville, Ga
29 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!!! Beautiful beach!!
Kathy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent
25 July 2018
Wonderful little cottage! It was very clean and decorated so cute. Wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
GENE T.
11 February 2018
Excellent
GENE T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Debbie S.
25 May 2018
Love this cottage !
Debbie S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Randy M.
30 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly what the wife and I needed.
Randy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cathy C.
5 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Cathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jim S., Zionsville
1 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful sanctuary
Jim S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna W., Gay, Ga Usa
7 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for two!
Donna W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Roger D.
16 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Roger D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jim S., Zionsville
20 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate relaxation
Jim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom L., Ann Arbor, MI
30 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable cottage on the coast!
Tom L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
William L.
4 January 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
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William L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Debbie S.
27 April 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Debbie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
LaNette I.
17 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
LaNette I.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bridgette P.
31 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Cottage
Bridgette P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 October 2021
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About the host
Your host
Mary and Bob Herdegen have family in the area and have been vacationing in nearby Mexico Beach for over 25 years. While this property is new to them, they purchased it from a family who had it in their family since 1938. The new owners hope to honor and maintain the tradition established the family and provide the same wonderful experience for their guests as did the previous owner.
Why they chose this property
When people visit Port St. Joe, they seem to leave a part of their heart is, quite simply, a very special part of the world. Maybe it is the authenticity of the town. Maybe the Southern hospitality. Maybe the amazing shrimp, oysters, and fresh-caught fish. The historic Cape San Blas Lighthouse was "rescued" from imminent loss along the Gulf and now stands proud and protected in the City limits along St. Joe Bay. A full-moon climb will never be forgotten.
What makes this property unique
Some favorite things to do are to walk the beach, which takes an entirely different feel at different times of the day. At night, take a flashlight on the beach and see thousands or thousands of "ghost" crabs scurrying around the sand; it looks like a far-away planet! Sit on the porch and watch the dolphins swim by. The seafood is amazing, and you can buy shrimp and oysters that were taken out of the water the night before. If you think you do not like oysters, you have never tried an Apalachicola oyster! Sleep with the windows open to hear the din of insect noises and to watch the fireflies from the bedroom window. The board walk to WindMark Beach Village Center is beautifully landscaped, and the Village Center has some amenities worth exploring. If you are inclined to pursue other outdoor adventures, less than 30 minutes away you can enjoy Off the Map Expeditions kayak tour of the Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka and the Estuary Tour of the Apalachicola River. Both are a must-see!
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