Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly

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A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table with a magazine, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white walls, and a 'BEACH HOUSE' sign.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a bar area with white chairs.
A coastal property with two light blue houses, a sandy beach, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port St. Joe Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on 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. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Money Bayou - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Life: Beachfront, Private Pool, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Port St. Joe Beach, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Money Bayou. Salinas Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall the house and location met my expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you for your review. I'm glad to hear that the house and location met your expectations. We always strive to provide a comfortable and satisfactory experience for our guests. Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue improving. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope you had an enjoyable stay overall. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can assist with in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cape San Blas the perfect hidden gem

Enjoyed our stay at Sweet Life in the Indian Pass area. House was clean, comfy and provided us many entertaining moments. Pool and shower outside was a nice relief from the beach in the evenings. The layout worked well for all of our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Awesome vacation spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is amazing. Perfect location. We had the best vacation ever. So relaxing. Definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Would stay again. The only issues were poor internet service and a surprise bear problem. I would mention the bear issue in your welcome packet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Thank you for your review, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back! We’re sorry the internet service was spotty during your visit. As for the wildlife, bears and other native animals do occasionally pass through, which can be surprising but is also part of the natural charm of the area. We do include a note about this in the FAQ section of our Guest Guide, though we’ll look at ways to make it more visible for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for fall break!

This property was perfect for our family of 6! The home was very clean and the beds were large and comfortable. The pool was clean and just the right size! You are literally steps from the beach!!! You could not ask for a better location overall! We also used the local company that sets up and takes down an evening bonfire on the beach! We went from VRBO on most of our trips and this is one that we would 100% rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Sweet Life

Overall the house was very nice. Pool area was great. The air had been turned off upon arrival and the house temp was 90 which caused the air conditioning to not be able to catch up for a couple of days. Could not get the property management to call us back until very late the next evening. Once the air was fixed we enjoyed the rest of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and pool!

So beautiful and nice having our own pool at the house! The beach is very private as well!! Only drawback this time of year the yellow flies are out and biting!!! But, nothing can really be done about that! Would highly recommend staying here !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Beach House

My family and I loved our vacation and didn’t want to leave. The house was so clean and beautifully decorated. It was spacious and views of the ocean were stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Pros and cons

The home is comfortable and easy to be in. I particularly appreciated the cleanliness. Access to the beach was perfect - just a few steps down the beautiful boardwalk. I do wish the owners would have made the elevator available. With our grandson’s toys and all the food we brought since we were not dining out due to Covid, move in was difficult. However, the major problem was with Cape and Coast management company. We paid $250 for a heated pool. It was never heated in spite of our numerous calls to this group. They claimed it was heated. We stay in homes with heated pools every time we come to Cape San Blas so we are very aware of what a heated pool feels like. Nice home but very poor, if not unethical, management Renter beware!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sweet Life a great place to vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 2nd year at Sweet Lufe. It is a great place to stay, we had a great family vacation. The only problem we had was we had asked for the pool heater to be on and did not get it until Thursday. The rest of the vacation was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Truly the Sweet Life

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful beachfront home! We spent two weeks at the Sweet Life, one week with parents and sister (total of 9 in the house) and the next week just myself, husband and two kids (4 in the house). It was the perfect home for our family. All rooms were generous in size, the kitchen had everything you could need and the porches and pool were perfect! Not to mention the view and private direct access to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Life Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place with well appointed enmities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean beachfront house!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Highly recommend!!! This house is newer construction so it’s very up to date with beautiful furniture and comfy beds and a well stocked kitchen! We had 2 dogs and really appreciated the fenced in pool, plus a hose to wash off sandy paws. The view is amazing and the beach was very empty. Having never been to Cape San Blas, I didn’t realize we were actually staying on Indian Pass, so the ocean was choppier, sand fritter, and browner water - so FYI. Still gorgeous and we enjoyed it though! The WiFi in the house is strong enough to use on your phone but we couldn’t get any of the streaming to work on the smart TVs. The cable worked great though for those rainy moments. The mgmt company was response and professional. Definitely recommend this house!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will look into the streaming issues you experienced. We do apologize for those issues you incurred while at Sweet Life. We do hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location and quiet

Easy to watch kids at pool or beach without having to be right there. Good space for everyone to lounge around and eat inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

COVID Vacation Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This beautiful home on a relatively isolated stretch of sugar sand beach was a wonderful escape from the stress associated with the unique circumstances of Summer 2020. 15 minutes from Port St. Joe was close enough to go into town to pick up dinner, but far enough for lots of social distancing on the beach. The house had all the amenities you would want, and the pool was a nice alternative after the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking!

We hit it on the head when we chose Sweet Life! It was like being on our private beach with the perfect house. The house was fabulous! The beach deserted, the fishing perfect! Loved the location! Especially since we love the Indian Pass Raw Bar!!! The General store around the corner came in handy too! The dolphins were abundant! I’ve been coming to this area for 6 years and it never fails! I highly recommend Sweet Life!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time! It was a family vacation and first time to the beach for my grandson. It was everything we expected. We have already booked our vacation at Sweet Life for next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Life Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the property. The house was clean and all was in working order. Easy access to the beach. It would be challenging to get to the upper floors with luggage for elderly. I also had a hard time getting in touch with the office for issues or questions; however, I would definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed Sweet Life. I am so sorry that you found it difficult to reach us, we are here and available 24/7.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, peaceful vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a beautiful, peaceful vacation at Sweet Life. The home and location were wonderful. This area of the beach is lovely, and we especially enjoyed the private pool. The home itself was well-appointed, spacious, and clean. We have rented through Cape and Coast for several years now and would never rent through anyone else.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We had a beautiful, peaceful vacation at Sweet Life. The home and location were wonderful. This area of the beach is lovely, and we especially enjoyed the private pool. The home itself was well-appointed, spacious, and clean. We have rented through Cape and Coast for several years now and would never rent through anyone else.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house was very clean and large enough for our family. We will definitely vacation here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Week!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sweet Life was a great house! Great location and great amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Sweet Life. The house is clean and spacious. The beach felt private. The neighborhood is nice and felt quiet as well. The pool was a huge bonus. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking at home. The grill was great as well. We will definitely be renting again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect experience...the house is Great and the management company is awesome. This is our 4th visit to the Port St. Joe area, for the past 3 years we have stayed at a Cape & Coast property and wouldnt think of going with anyone else. This was our first stay at the Sweet Life house and I hope it wont be our last!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect Vacation Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at the beach house. We loved the pool, the porches and the easy beach access. We cannot wait to come back. Best house on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful week's stay at Sweet Life! It was perfect for our family. So convenient and close to the ocean but perfect for mom and 7 month old to be at the pool when sun was hot and baby needed shade. The management team was quick to respond to any questions or events that arose. We would def stay here again.
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