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Room
Bathroom
Bathroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Money Bayou
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spring & Summer dates open!!!

Welcome to Tidewater Retreat,

This luxury oceanview rental home is situated off the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico between Port St. Joe, FL and Apalachicola, FL. The design of the home was based from a concept that won 2006 Best in America Living Award for a single family residence. The layout provides comfort and efficiency to our guest to ensure the most relaxing experience possible. The property is placed on one acre of northern FL coastal landscape and is located less than 400' from the beach.

The property has plenty of parking area under the home. Additionally, the side drive has more than enough room to accommodate a boat or RV if needed. The home also has a large outdoor storage area under the rear porch that can accommodate all of your beach items. Some beach items are provided for your convenience.

The first floor of the home has one Gulf-view bedroom with a queen bed and a full bath. This bedroom also has its own 32" flat screen HDTV.

The large kitchen with island and peninsula can accommodate the whole family for large breakfasts, lunch or dinners. The dining area and living room are situated off of the kitchen and open up to a large front screened in porch area. Here you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail, watch the ocean and listen to the waves crash for as long as you like.
The 1st floor also has a large screened in porch with dining area on the rear of the home if you would prefer to listen to the birds and observe the northern Florida coastal landscape and protected state preserve. This is a perfect location to watch the sunset and have a nice dinner.
The living room area offers a large 50" Smart HDTV and all the shows you can ever image. If you can't find what you are looking for on cable or ROKU, the home has an extensive collection of DVD's to choose from.

The second floor boast the master suite along with two other bedrooms to accommodate our guest. The master suite has a king bed and its own private front porch where our guest can relax to the sounds of the ocean. The master bathroom has a luxury walk in shower with double shower heads, craftsmen contemporary tile and bench for added comfort. The master bedroom has its own 40" flat screen TV.

The twin room upstairs has two custom handmade single beds to accommodate our guest. The 24" inch flat screen smart TV in the room will allow access to all of your favorite shows.

The last bedroom upstairs has a queen bed, 32" flat screen smart TV.
There is a full bathroom located upstairs with all tile walk in shower that has a picture window to view the state preserve in the rear of the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Minimum $550 Penalty
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$2000 Penalty

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Golf cart is only to be used for those who have signed, shown drivers license, and paid the Golf Cart Fee.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Money Bayou - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 31 min drive - 44.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Key - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring & Summer dates open!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spring & Summer dates open!!!?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spring & Summer dates open!!! on 25 July 2026 start from NZ$678, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spring & Summer dates open!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spring & Summer dates open!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring & Summer dates open!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spring & Summer dates open!!! located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Money Bayou. Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate B.

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

Relaxing area.

Quiet area with beaches not crowded at all. Locals were very nice and inviting. Great area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Brand new, beautiful home less than 500 feet from the beach.

We enjoyed our week at this home. It is literally steps from a private and secluded beach. Plenty of room for our family to relax and enjoy themselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jose A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Gorgeous House, Bad Location

Beautiful House, the surveillance cameras makes you feel very safe (unless you have a privacy concerns) specially against bears. Bad location, walking hassle to the beach without trespassing private property. There is a river that discharged into the beach couple of miles making the water sub-optimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony G.

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

Tidewater Retreat

This was our 2nd year staying at the Tidewater Retreat. It was even more wonderful than our first stay. Brooke was amazing and incredibly helpful with any of our questions. The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable!! We are very particular with where we rent and Tidewater Retreat has continued to exceed our expectations. The house location is perfect. Just a short walk or even shorter golf cart ride to the beach. We love having lots of restaurant options within a 15 minute drive. We have also had wonderful experiences renting kayaks and a pontoon boat locally. The Tidewater Retreat is certainly a fantastic home to enjoy. We are booking our 3rd stay this summer!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan M.

Well decorated calming decor. Short walk to beach. Just a few small issues

Pros: exceptional interior decoration and very new construction. Very few people on beach Neutral: shoddy cell reception, not near restaurants. Walk to beach is across highway but it has little traffic Cons: no curtains in kids east-facing BR, no laundry or dish soap, “smart” switch in master turned lights on in middle of the night waking us up (owner was aware of issue - my solution was to flip the circuit breaker)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Scallopcation

We've stayed on the Cape a few times now and decided to come a little further down and check it out. Great home with plenty of room and nice extras! The firepit, screened porch, balcony, and golf cart were great! Five minute golf cart ride to the beach! Short car ride over to Apalachicola and St. George Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Great spot

Great location, nice host, beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Mother’s Day Vacay

Perfect place to spend our family vacay! Amazing home. Great kitchen with everything you can possibly need. Golf cart is a must.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony G.

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

Summer Vacation

My family and I absolutely loved our stay in Port Saint Joe!! The house was gorgeous, very clean and perfect for our 10 vacation. Short walk or golf cart to the beach. Great restaurants and shopping within 20 minutes of the house. We’re hoping to return this summer. Manager was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Lovely place to spend your vacation

Tidewater retreat is a wonderful place to stay. The house is clean, spacious, and nicely decorated. The kitchen had all that we needed to make most dinners at home. The master suite is especially nice. This house is about 20-25min from Port St. Joe proper, but we were there for the beach anyway. The beach is very close and easily accessible with the golf cart you can rent from the owners. You can park the golf cart right on the beach behind your set up….super nice. We would definitely consider staying in this home again when we’re in Port St. Joe next.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

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

Amazing Stay!!!

House was AMAZING!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Beautiful beach home!

Our family and close friends loved this beautiful beach home! The close proximity to the beach was amazing! We were there during a tropical storm and the house was well stocked with games, the WiFi was great for watching movies and the home was just beautiful and modern and clean. The owners were so responsive to any needs/questions and so kind. We had a great stay and it made our first time coming to this area so memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

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

Gorgeous home with gulf views!

The Tidewater Retreat was absolutely gorgeous. The home is nicely appointed with all of the amenities - the Tannners have thought of everything. The neighborhood - including the beach - is quiet and friendly. It was definitely a nice change of pace compared to the Panama City area where we generally stay. Port St. Joe won our hearts! And this home made it all worth while.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Perfect beach house!

This house has everything you need and a great layout. We enjoyed the quiet, private beach and the fire pit. We had zero issues and it was also one of the cleanest beach houses we’ve ever rented.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Place is amazing, better than expected.

Great location but golf cart is a must have. Highly recommend this house! Book it now!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Little May getaway

The property was very clean and impressively kept. The bed in the master was very comfortable, and we had a great time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Beautiful house, Easy access to beach

The house is a beautifully decorated house with a great kitchen, tons of space, great outdoor space, and easy access to the beach. With the golf cart to take coolers, chairs, etc to the beach, it made beach days much easier! The golf cart drive was less than 3 min to the beach and walk to the beach was about 5 min. The kitchen was well stocked, a couple of beach chairs were available, and Brooke was very responsive to anything we needed or questions we had. It was a great stay overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Tidewater Retreat Made It Difficult to Come Home!

From the booking, to the check-in and checking out, the rental process was easy peasy. Communication between the owners and us was exceptional. The property was beautiful and clean! Cleanliness is very important to me as well as previous customer reviews. We were very happy with our choice in renting Tidewater Retreat having never been to the Port St. Joe area. There were minimal hiccups during our stay which the owners were on top of post haste. The Tanners have thought of everything for their renters. If you are looking for a perfect place in beach paradise, THIS IS IT! My family and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. One thing I would change about the listing is noting that the golf cart is an extra charge--not part of the rental. Other than that, I hope they don't change a thing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Tidewater Retreat

We had a very comfortable stay. The house is very clean, nicely appointed, and the owners provide every convenience. It is very spacious and very comfortable for a group of extended family. We loved the golf cart and several access roads to the beach. This is a quiet location but has plenty of options to keep everyone entertained. We would definitely choose to stay here again! Brooke is a wonderfully attentive host, and we appreciate having the opportunity to stay in her home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Excellent Property and Experience

Property owners were extremely responsive and helpful. House was clean and well appointed. Close to the beach and highly recommend renting the golf cart. Private beach was nice and secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tidewater Retreat and hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Letitia M.

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

Fall Break

We had a wonderful time at Tidewater Retreat! We have visited the area many times and always stayed beach front! This home is wonderful and the golf cart makes all the difference in getting to the beach! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Peacefulness in Port Saint Joe

We enjoyed this lovely house in a calm serene setting. The bugs were a little annoying but there was nothing else to complain about. Golf cart was an added bonus! Was very easy to work with the property owner. The house appointments were lovely. We would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Beautiful home!

We loved the house! Short walk to the beach and even shorter ride on the golf cart. Very relaxing location! We plan to come back! We came this year to celebrate our son's 7th birthday because he loves the beach and wanted something private because of Covid 19 and this was perfect for that. We may make our beach vacation here a tradition for his birthday every year! Thank you for sharing your beach house with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

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

Immaculate house, fantastic experience!

We had a fabulous time, and really enjoyed the area - Port St Joe is only 9 miles away and offers plenty of great dining options. The house is just as advertised, and really has a perfect layout with 3 bedrooms up and one down. The house seems brand new, and is very well maintained. The owners were quick to respond with any questions. Overall great experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIsa B.

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

Worth the drive from KC!

We loved this place! Such a beautiful home, private and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need to make a great meal. The beds are super comfy, and the porches have great views. Brooke was very accommodating and helpful. We had guest from the ages of 7 to 70. Everyone had a great time! We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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