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Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8222.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground

Windmark Lil' Anchor by the Sea

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Escape to this beautiful single-family home located in a gated development in Port St. Joe, FL. This spacious and new house offers a perfect retreat with shared amenities including a playground, pool, bike trails, and beach access. The community also provides roving security for your peace of mind during your stay.

The open layout of the house creates a welcoming atmosphere, while the private patio is ideal for enjoying the Florida sunshine. Inside, you'll find modern amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, and more. Relax in the comfortable living room with a TV for entertainment or unwind in one of the cozy bedrooms with plush bedding.

Explore the nearby attractions such as Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park, Mexico Beach, and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center, all just a short drive away. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, go hiking, or enjoy water sports, this location offers something for everyone.

After a day of adventure, return to your home away from home and take a refreshing dip in the pool or simply lounge on the patio with a cool drink in hand. With dog-friendly accommodations, this property is perfect for a family getaway where even your furry friends are welcome.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience the best of Port St. Joe from this lovely vacation rental. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this charming coastal town.

Home offers a lock out mother-in-law suite for an additional charge. Please refer to the sister listing titled Windmark Big Anchor by the Sea.

RESORT AMENITIES
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Bike trails
- Beach access

THINGS TO KNOW
This home has an in-law suite that can be rented out separately.
Streaming TV services require guest accounts to access.
Roving community security.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Doorbell camera



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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 only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Port St. Joe Marina and Mexico Beach Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Beacon Hill Park and Frank Pate Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mexico Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 53 min drive - 56.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, single-level home near the beach with a pool & playground located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Windmark Beach and Saint Joe Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Family Vacation

First family vacation in Port St Joe. Loved the area! House and community neighborhood were cute.
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10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA J.

Amazing

The house was perfect and sparkling clean.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Family Vacation

Family Vacation for the first time in Port St Joe. Met up with friends. Loved location and cute little community.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Perfect Family Getaway!!!

We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean, comfortable, very well stocked with everything we needed. Check in was super easy. The views stunning, the community was clean, welcoming. Even our little pup felt right at home. Absolutely no complaints. We will be back! Vacasa made this a super easy, wonderful experience!!

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Perfect Family Time!!

Perfect Family getaway! The house, the view, the location, you named it…..it has been a wonderful experience. Very clean, well organized property. The community and the pool is stunning. Everything is dog friendly (including local restaurants/stores/beaches) Everyone was super nice. Small town, locally owned restaurants. We couldn’t have asked for a better time. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brettne h.

Great location & getaway

Amazing location for this property. The neighborhood is fairly new and feels extremely safe. The house is right by the pool and beach access. We have already looking at rebooking!

10/10 Excellent

dodd w.

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

A beautiful view

View from back pario was the ocean and incredible sunsets. Just me and my spouse, but perfect for a family. Steps to a beautiful and clean pool. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great but somewhat misleading

Overall the house was great! The location & neighborhood were wonderful, the view of the ocean & proximity to the beach was amazing. The house was very well taken care of & clean. The listing is a bit misleading with pictures of 2 different pools, we had booked this house mainly for the walk in pool in the picture for our younger kids due to them still learning to swim but that pool is not an option with this house. There is one community pool with the shallow end of 3ft with steps only, we were provided a pool code upon check-in & later found out the pool does not need a code so it was all a bit confusing. We also had difficulty getting the dryer button to work & reached out for someone to look at it & were told they were contacting someone to look at it ASAP & never heard back for the rest of the 5 days. Overall the property & location 10/10, communication could use a little work! We did luck out & did not have to share with anyone in the mother in law suite. I would recommend & stay again regardless of the few issues once we can utilize a non-walk in pool someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great Stay Away From Home

The property was in new condition with great decor and everything you need for a stress free time away. My wife and I enjoyed the week and the short walk to the beach, which we had to ourselves each day. We are looking forward to returning again some day.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

Amazing stay

Everything and shopping is only 3 miles away in both directions. Friendly people, huge swimming pool, no Karen's to bother you, most of all very very pet friendly. Totally worth the price we paid and some. ****** our host was amazing and fun to talk with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New favorite vacation spot!

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Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Amazing

This was an amazing place to take the family and be able to just relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

Perfect family vacation.

Very clean home! Only 8 houses away from the community pool! Family orientated community! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

Relaxing Vacation

House had every thing we needed and plenty of space. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Almost new! Perfect amount of room!

There were 2sets of bunk beds a queen and a king bed we loved how close the beach was was a block down the street the entrance for the pool and the walkway to the beach. Everyone was happy! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Samantha T.

We had a blast!

This home was beautiful and in a good location! The only thing we didn’t like was sharing the mother in law suite with someone we don’t know. The house had more supplies and toiletries than we needed for our stay. We loved the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Our first trip to Port St.Joe

This was a great spot for couples or families, had a very family friendly atmosphere, and loved how dog friendly everything was! We loved the neighborhood we stayed in, conveniently located to restaurants in Port St. Joe, but the stay also accommodated for cooking at the house, which was nice. The house was clean, especially for it being a dog friendly stay. Thankfully no one was in the mother-in-law suite while we were there. Overall it was a great stay and we loved being able to take a trip with our dogs!

8/10 Good

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Windmark Beach

Nice property with all the necessary amenities and more. The house was thoughtfully stocked with childcare items for small children, games for the family, and plenty of cookware. The community is quiet, safe, and conveniently located. BEWARE that the VRBO listing does not include all of the HOA rules for the community. Especially that boats and RVs are not allowed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Great location and neigborhood

The view from the back porch is great and the home was well stocked. Pool listing should be updated to inform visitors they will have to drive to the other Windmark neighborhood to use their pool until North’s is finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Very clean a nice.

We enjoyed our stay there. Nothing negative but the mother-in-law suite was a little weird. Our dogs barked at the adjoining door when someone was there. I felt bad. Overall I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

House & location were AMAZING, Vacasa customer service…. Was not.

The home was beautiful and clean especially for being pet friendly! The location with the ocean view was outstanding. The pool we could use was also clean & everyone was friendly! The posting is a bit confusing as it shows 2 different pools, one walk-in entry and one with two sets of steps so we had originally booked this house for the walk-in entry pool as we have young kids who are not the best swimmers. It was disappointing to find out the walk-in pool was not an option for use, even though it was included in the pictures on the listing. Guest service was awful. We could not get clear answers on literally anything. We had asked about early check-in, I had messaged them after 12pm & they responded that they would let us know by 12pm if we could check in early. How would that work if it was already after 12pm when I had asked? We had also brought up the dryer button not working, they did not send anyone to fix it nor did they follow up with us on it. Lastly, were given a pool gate code upon arrival. I had asked Vacasa if both pools were options for use which they responded that the pool we could use was the one 2 miles away at the community area. (Mind you the other pool is 4 houses down and did not require a code for entry). I had assumed the code we were provided upon arrival in our welcome text was to enter the pool 2miles away from the house with the walk-in entry & security. The code did not work of course, and when I had asked them about the code not working they stated we did not need a code for the pool to enter, so i'm unsure of why we were provided a code in the beginning for the pool & we were unable to get a code sent to us to use the walk-in pool.

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

Great place to stay for a weekend of scalloping!

This is our second time staying in Windmark, but this house is on the north side about a mile away from the main Windmark. We really liked this house a lot. It had a surprise view of the water from the dining room/family room doors leading to the patio which we didn’t expect but was much appreciated. The house itself is just what we were looking for and is about 25 minutes from Cape San Blas. Being a drive away from the restaurants of south Windmark was not a problem at all for us. The beach access is very close, as is the pool, which thankfully was NOT steaming despite the warm air temperatures (the pool in south Windmark was basically unusable the last time we stayed!). The house is very nicely decorated (except for the TV dinner trays used for night stands in the master BR but we didn’t mind). The only gripes I have were mostly with the management company, who had a very sterile and corporate feel. The sheets were not out on the top bunks, and we were informed that “Vacasa does not put sheets on top bunks” which is a bit disappointing considering their share of the fees! I’m sure this is some corporate rule to prevent falls or back injuries! Anyway, the kitchen could use a few more utensils, we would have appreciated coffee filters being supplied (we got a bunch and left them), and the puzzle we did was missing like 10 pieces and should be tossed (I suspect the other puzzles were the same). Despite those small things, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, unfinished community no beach access

This is a very beautiful, clean home. Beds were comfortable, it was spacious, and well furnished and stocked. Unfortunately the listing misrepresented there being beach access, pool, and playground (all under construction). None of these amenities were available and those are some of the key reasons we chose this property. The listing also did not mention the mother in law suite attached by a very thin door. We could hear people talking/coughing, etc. And I'm sure they could hear us. It was a little unsettling. I tried reaching out to the contact given hoping for some sort of discount or other option to make it right, but didn't receive anything other than a, "Thank you for this information." The neighborhood was very friendly and the neighbors were even angry on our behalf that the listing so misrepresented the property and were helpful with making beach access recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Wonderful

We were more than pleased with the whole experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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