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Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!

BAY VIEWS! Escape to our charming house by the St. Joe Bay! Situated on a beautifully landscaped ½ acre lot surrounded by old Florida foliage, this spacious home is sure to be the perfect getaway for your family! Enjoy your morning coffee on our screened in deck off of the main level with views of the State Buffer Preserve. Never miss a sunset from our additional screened deck on the bay side of the house. Designed with an open concept floor plan, the eat in kitchen is open to the large living space so you won’t miss out on any family activities. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. The Master bedroom features a King bed. Bedroom #2 has a King bed. Bedroom #3 has a queen bed. Each bedroom features large closets and TVs. The living room is so spacious and open and includes a 70” flat screen TV, equipped with Direct TV. The kitchen is fully stocked with small appliances, coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, and pots and pans. The outdoor area has a beautiful yard, patio and grill and is ready for your memories to be made!

A spacious parking pad with 12’6” clearance allows plenty of room for your boats and other toys!

Whether your desire is fishing, boating, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, bicycling or walking on nature trails you will find it here. With just a 2-minute drive to the beautiful Salinas Park, you will find beach and bay access, boardwalk access, outdoor picnic areas, horseback riding, kayak launch, nature trails and much more.

This house is right in the middle of all of the action. If boating is your thing, you can drive a few minutes in either direction to the boat launches. Our downtown area is about 8 miles away and includes boutiques for shopping that offer antiques, home furnishings, local art, unique gifts and the cutest clothing! Enjoy access to some of the best local restaurants that serve savory and fresh local seafood and sweet treats.


Whatever your pleasures are, you will definitely find them here. You will not find another quaint and quiet town such as Port Saint Joe. You will definitely want to come back to the Forgotten Coast and put your mind at ease with the simplicity of Port Saint Joe. It is so special to us and we hope that it brings you relaxation, memories of fun with your family and so much joy.


Please feel free to ask questions!


Each guest must acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions, House Rules and Check-Out Rules. These documents will be sent after the booking is confirmed. If you wish to view the documents before booking, just message us and we will send them over! :)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NOT ALLOWED ON FURNITURE. DON'T LEAVE UNATTENDED.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and 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.
PETS ARE ONLY ALLOWED W\PAID PET FEE(MAX2) PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY FURNITURE FOR ANY REASON.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE HOUSE (UNLESS THE ARE IN A KENNEL) FOR ANY REASON.
GUESTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGES SHOULD THEY OCCUR DUE TO BREAKING RULES LISTED ABOVE.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Salinas Park - 2 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mexico Beach - 26 min drive - 37.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast! on 5 May 2026 start from NZ$587, 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 Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve, Salinas Park and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very well stocked and very clean. The fact that it was pet friendly and they provided a crate was awesome. Communication with the host was top notch. I would definitely stay here again and recommend the home to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHAD T.

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

Yearly snapper trip

Stay was great, good location and large living space! Boat parking is good as weel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey R.

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

Beautiful home!

We loved this house so much! Plenty of room for a family with kids. We loved the big porches and the view of the bay. Great location, clean, fully stocked with everything you will need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Nice and clean and everything you need!

This was a great place for my husband and I to stay while on vacation for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Nice place

Tidy and welcoming place.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra I.

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

Beach Vacay 2025

The owners really consider everything you should need with this property. It was clean, stocked, and easy to relax. Just a short drive to the Cape. The location is very convenient. The house was well decorated and beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona & Craig D.

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

Perfect place for 6

This place is amazing. Beautiful sunsets on the Bay, plenty of parking spaces for boats, kayaks and cars. Beautiful beaches close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rudy m.

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

Bay view house

We enjoyed our stay here. Close to beach,town, restaurants, shopping. Apalachicola another nice town is only 30 minutes away, Panama City about 50 minutes. House very clean. Has everything you need. Host is so nice!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Beautiful property

Excellent in every way. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great for our Get-Away- Weekend

Very clean and simple, spacious, has everything you need. The whole process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hwaida H.

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

Breath Taking Views and Location

Absolutely lovely. Everything exceeded our expectations. Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle B.

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

Relaxing Stay

Great sunsets from the porch and short drive to beach. Plenty of room and good supply of items needed for cooking. Good communications I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genoa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The location is perfect. You have close access to Port St. Joe, the Cape, and Apalachicola. It easily housed two center console boats plus an extra car. The home was very clean, spacious, and provided all amenities needed. Though we brought our own, there was a dog kennel provided which I really liked. The views on the back and front porch were great! You can watch the sun rise and set each day. The yard had zero ants so no worries for your feet or fur babies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana M.

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

Wonderful

The house was very big, well decorated and super clean! We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Excellent House

Beautiful home, well stocked, clean and very comfortable indoors and out. Owners are accommodating and quick to reply to any question!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A.

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

As Advertised

This home is very spacious and met our needs perfectly. Centrally located to Port St Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass. The owner was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

House was real nice and roomy.

We really enjoyed our stay. It was close enough to to some nice beaches. Only thing that kinda stun was WiFi but being where it’s located it can’t be helped. Karisa was amazing to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

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

super dog friendly

Was not expecting the amenities for dogs...including a crate and bowls (just in case we forgot)! We could even take our fur baby to the beach on a leash! Great location for finding good food in Port St. Joe, and great beach withing a few miles! Would highly recommend for pet owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica f.

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

short stay

We had a great, short stay! Karisa was very prompt with communication and was just a text away if we needed her. The house was wonderful, clean, and the beds were very comfortable. I have back problems, so the beds are always the first thing I notice =) Our pup had a great time, as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana R.

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

Comfortable stay

Bethal was clean and tidy. Very comfortable but a bit noisy as house is very close to highway. We used both front and back screened in porchs. Could have used a more generous supply of towels. We were washing and drying supplied towels every other evening.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Great Property

We had a great stay here. The property was very clean! The host was prompt with communication and helpful every step of the way. The beach on the peninsula was beautiful and not populated for a mid-April visit to the coast. The beach welcomed our dog, as does this property. Two aspects that seemed above and beyond what we've experienced elsewhere were the beds and the kitchen knives. The beds were fantastic - all of them! And the knives were nice and sharp and made us want to pick up the same brand when ours are ready to be replaced. Overall, a great choice for a family of 5 dog vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

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

Perfect!

Karisa is an excellent host--from reaching out to let us know we could check in early, to providing a clean, comfortable place (complete with large screened porches) to come home to in the evenings We have made several trips from north Alabama to Port St. Joe recently due to family business, and this property is by far the most inviting, clean, and comfortable place we have found. We highly recommend this charming cottage which is near to downtown Port St. Joe as well as a short drive to the beach at Cape San Blas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

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

Beautiful house and so inviting. We wanted to move in. Most comfortable furniture in every room.

You will not be disappointed staying here. The living room furniture and the beds were the best in over twenty years of renting in the area. The sunsets from the front porch were awesome and the wildlife noises from the natural settings at night were mesmerizing. There is everything in the kitchen you need to cook whatever you desire and it was just an awesome experience. Thank you Karissa for sharing your house and being an awesome host!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Feels very homey

We were really pleased with everything! The owners have everything there that you need, including beach towels to use! It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable! The owner was very easy to communicate with and even gave us suggestions. One of things we enjoyed was that is wasn’t in the busy area, other than being on the highway which made for a little noise. That is a tiny thing compared to how nice it was! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karisa Holbrook

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Hello! We are Karisa and Chris Holbrook and we are so excited for your interest in our home at our happiest place! We currently live full-time in Centreville, Alabama, but would love to relocate to Port St. Joe in the future. We have been married for a little over a year and it has been a year full of adventure! Some of our sweetest memories together have been on The Forgotten Coast. Port St. Joe is one if the most special and unique places we have ever had the pleasure of loving. I, Karisa, have been vacationing here since I was a little girl and Chris started coming down when we started dating. Chris has never been a "beach person," but he was sold out to Port St. Joe his first visit! We agree that there is no other beach experience like the one you get here. Kip, our golden retriever, also had a major life change with his first visit! He will lay at the front door and cry until we take him to the beach! He is just like his mama:) It has been a long-time dream of ours to own a home here and in 2021 our dream came true! Our prayer is that our home will bring you as much joy as it has brought us. We hope the simplicity of our home and town will help to provide you with a peaceful escape from the crazy world we are living in. We know that memories and time with your family are something that can never be replaced and we hope that you find yourself making plenty of priceless memories here.
We hope you enjoy your visit to The Forgotten Coast!
God Bless!

Why they chose this property

We have been eyeing the location where our home is every time we go down to Port St. Joe! Every time we would drive by we would always say "that would be the perfect spot to have a house!" We think our place is in a perfect location. It is right in the middle of everything that we love to do!

What makes this property unique

The views of the sunset from the front porch are untouchable. It's such a beautiful sight to see the sun go down over the water peeking through the old Florida foliage. Picture Perfect!

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