Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2102 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Port St Joe, FL

Windmark Beach2 min walk
Saint Joe Beach4 min drive
Mexico Beach9 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)77 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

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.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Port St. Joe. Saint 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 Windmark Beach and Saint Joe Beach.

Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

Windmark Beach - 2 min walk
Saint Joe Beach - 4 min drive
Mexico Beach - 9 min drive
Port St. Joe Beach - 21 min drive
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Express lane Food Mart - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Shipwreck Raw Bar - 5 min drive
Krazyfish Grille - 9 min drive
Uptown Raw Bar & Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Renovated Cottage with Privately Owned Beach located?

Situated in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Windmark Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Josette K., Finlayson, MN

14 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

At the top of our list for stays

Our 2 week stay in March was so vibrant and uplifting after a long, cold Northern winter; we left feeling refreshed and energized! The house is everything as described with a well-equipped kitchen (thanks Mary for the crockpot), laundry facilities, full-screened porch perfect for morning coffee and a book, and a practical room layout. We rented bikes for riding into the Windmark development and stretch of abandoned hwy. 98, but mostly enjoyed the quietness of daily beach walking! A different experience every day! Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe and Apalachicola provide plenty of outside diversions. We were thrilled to accidently find a Blues Fest and En Plein Art Experience in Port St. Joe during our stay. Thanks for a lovely vacation house & stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

14 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

Love coming back to the cottage and the area. The cottage is always immaculate and the location is perfect for a couples getaway. The beach in front of the cottage is gorgeous and the local dining options are numerous and varied. Always sad to leave and anxious to come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Zionsville

20 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate relaxation

This was our second stay at the cottage and it was just as wonderful as last year. Absolutely love sitting on the screened in porch at sunset. Very quiet and uninhabited, often felt we had the entire beach to ourselves. Cottage has everything needed for meal prep and cooking. Also blessed with wonderfully warm weather.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

13 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was great

The house was great , everything you could need was provided . Very quite. Didn’t see a handful of people while we walked on the beach . We saw dolphins swimming on our last day there.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

12 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming FLA Cottage Steps from Beach!

We loved the location of this property just across from Windmark Beach. This house is perfect size for a couple and I loved all the windows and the screened porch to watch all the birds and sunsets. We so enjoyed watching and hearing the owl family in the pines that are beside the house. We did have one issue with the bed which was solved, but otherwise we loved our 2 wk stay.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

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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