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Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Turtle Watch, as seen from the street

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Port St. Joe Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Pass, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Money Bayou
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8

A $250 credit toward any amount of Beach Gear is available for this home. When you book Turtle Watch, you can now get Beach Gear delivered directly to the home. All you need to do is select your Gear, and we'll have it delivered to you the day of your arrival! This offer applies for 3-14 night reservations only.


Turtle Watch is just steps from the gorgeous and secluded beaches. Enjoy the private boardwalk leading down to your own piece of paradise as this part of the beach is never crowded!


This is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2 very large decks overlooking the ocean. On the first floor of the home you will find all 3 bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed and it's own doors leading to the deck. Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed and a full bathroom which also looks out towards the ocean. Bedroom #3 has 2 sets of twin/twin bunks. There is also another full bath on this floor.


On the second level of the home you will find a large, open and very comfy living area. The best part are all of the doors leading out to the second deck and providing gorgeous views from anywhere in the room. There is a living area with plenty of books to read, a dining area that sits 8 and a bar in the kitchen that will sit an additional 4 people. The kitchen is equipped with all essential cooking supplies and appliances.


This home is on the stretch of beach off of C-30. It is in a very nice and family friendly neighborhood and is less than a mile from the turn off to Indian Pass Road. Very close to the famous restaurant, The Raw Bar!


Please come and stay at our lovely gulf front home. The dolphins are awaiting, the birds calling and who knows maybe you will get to Turtle Watch!

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 361050vb
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Indian Pass, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Money Bayou - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 34 min drive - 43.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Key - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

As of 11 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 on 3 December 2026 start from NZ$1,922, 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 Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Port St. Joe Beach. Salinas Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole L R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and price. The multiple decks and private board walk were a dream.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Review of Turtle Watch

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: excellant. We love the area and Turtle Watch
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. The only thing I’d recommend is having a grill to cook out on.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMARYLLA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the views from the porches. The beach was right in front of us. The house was great for our needs. We had so much privacy and a lot of beach area to play with our two large dogs. Being able to open all the doors made it feel like bringing the ocean inside and we spent a lot of time with all the doors open. This house was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for my family for a well needed get away!! The house was in a perfect location with amazing views. We especially liked that it was off the main road, so it was a very quiet neighborhood and the beach was slow with minimal people. The home was very clean and the host was fantastic with communication. Definitely good value for your money!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stacie C.

Great vacation spot without the crowds

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 enjoyed our stay and this is a great vacation spot without the crowds. Also loved that the home and beach is dog friendly. The only issue which is nothing to do with the home is the biting flies got us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

therese anne k.

Wonderful beach house

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 have stayed at Turtle Watch many times through the years due to the upper deck off the living space. It is an upside-down house with the bedrooms on the 2nd level and the living space, fabulous deck on the 3rd level. We LOVE the deck - it is covered, we get a good breeze from the gulf, good view of the gulf, and very good deck furniture for eating and relaxing. The kitchen has lots of dishware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils. The towels and bedding are good quality. The master bed could be a little less rocking when the other person is moving in sleep, but it still was comfy. Hubs said the bedroom TVs didn't work, but I didn't find it a problem since the greatroom TV worked. Not here to watch TV. Overall a wonderful place to stay at the beach, which is why we keep coming back to this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Turtle Watch was perfect for our family

Turtle Watch is the perfect beach house. There are a few little things that need repair, but overall in great condition. We loved being on the beach. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the big dining room table. There was enough space for our puzzle and for eating. Beds were comfortable and the porch outside was so nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Laid Back

Beautiful views, low key, away from everything. Just what we look for in a Vacation at the beach. Tarpon, red fish , manatee, fresh shrimp from the beach ,a passing bear now and again and great neighbors. What more can you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 place was perfect for our family of 5 and pets. The Property Management team was the best! We hope to return each year.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
We'll be here when you're ready!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Turtle Watch ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

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: Beautiful home! Perfect perfect perfect location! Amazing place for family time! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We'll be here when you're ready!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Coastal Joe is very easy to deal with. We love Turtle Watch location and we know what we are getting when we rent it. Close to restaurants and activities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Review of Turtle Watch

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: Coastal Joe Rental company is very professional,friendly and very courteous. They always return my calls in a timely manner and answer all my questions. They are a pleasure to work with. Thanks for a great week and we will be back next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Awesome days and evenings

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: Front the time we walked through the front door we loved everything about this beach front house! The living room was furnished with a comfy sofa and the kitchen was large with everything we needed! Comfy bedrooms and nice bathrooms not to mention an amazing views from the double decker porches! We most certain will return for another fantastic week!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Spring Break Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 thoroughly enjoyed our spring break at Turtle Watch, morning walks right on the beach, coffee on the deck watching the waves, afternoon travels to Port St Joe, Cape San Blas, and Apalachicola, swimming and enjoying the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

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

Superb!

The place was nice and the location was too! The staff at the rental management firm was expedient and understanding. The stairs were a lot of up and down but that’s to be expected in a beachfront home due to threats from storm surge. We fished and played in the surf and enjoyed all of it. It’s not far from the state park and Indian pass isn’t too far away either. PSJ is right up the road so anything you could need is there. There were four bunk beds and two queen or full size beds, I think they were queens. I’m ready to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruno F.

We loved Turtle Watch

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great place to stay with wonderful views, and everything we needed. The only problem with this place is the stairs leading to the walkway to the beach. The first step is way too tall (need to add another step for us old people), and the branches of the palm tree completely block the stairs going down, making it impossible to pass without walking through thick palms. Other than that - perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent stay. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the wonderful views and amenities provided. We have taken note of your concerns about the stairs and palm tree obstruction and will address these to enhance the overall guest experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruno F.

We loved Turtle Watch

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great place to stay with wonderful views, and everything we needed. The only problem with this place is the stairs leading to the walkway to the beach. The first step is way too tall (need to add another step for us old people), and the branches of the palm tree completely block the stairs going down, making it impossible to pass without walking through thick palms. Other than that - perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent stay. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the wonderful views and amenities provided. We have taken note of your concerns about the stairs and palm tree obstruction and will address these to enhance the overall guest experience.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Keith J.

Find Somewhere Else

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good - Clean, beds okayNot so good - Toaster broken, dishwasher doesn’t dry well, a/c in living area went out, the grill is old, rusty and useless, the outside of the house is covered in mildew. There’s more, but why bother...
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
It is unfortunate that not only did you not fully enjoy your vacation but, you didn't allow us to try to make it better for you. We responded to the need for the AC to be fixed (homes do have things that give out from time to time) but we weren't informed of the other issues we could have made right. We hope you will consider another visit to our sugar sand beaches here at the Cape! We have many beautiful homes to suit many budgets; let us help you find yours.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Amazing beachfront views!

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: The house was perfectly clean and smelled fresh. The views from all the windows in the living space especially were spectacular. We loved being able to walk straight out onto the beach from the house. Being able to bring our pup with us was a huge benefit. He settled right in to the house and loved the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed - I actually have never seen a rental with so many dishes, glasses and mugs! The bed was comfortable. The towels were thick and plush! I would stay in this unit again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kathy r.

Spectacular views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay at Turtle Watch! The views were spectacular! However, I do not think I would return to this property, as there are 35 steps from the driveway to the kitchen/ family room which is oddly on the second floor. Also, the scum at the bottom of the dishwasher made it unusable. The dishes were covered in scum after running the dishwasher.i called the property management to report this and nobody ever came out to check on it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation at Turtle Watch! We are disappointed however that you couldn't recommend us to others; even after maintenance came to the house and addressed the list of needs you requested. We do hope you give the Cape another chance and visit us soon to enjoy our sugar sand beaches!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Turtle Watch Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: One issue we had was no working grill. When we called Coastal Joe, they did send someone out to look at it. We were told it could not be fixed and would have to be replaced. When we called the next day, we were told the owner would not approve the replacement. This is not an acceptable response but luckily we were able to work around the issue and still eat the meals we planned. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
We do apologize for the inconvenience of not having a grill. All amenities have to be approved by the individual owners, and this owner chose to not provide one.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Turtle Watch Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: One issue we had was no working grill. When we called Coastal Joe, they did send someone out to look at it. We were told it could not be fixed and would have to be replaced. When we called the next day, we were told the owner would not approve the replacement. This is not an acceptable response but luckily we were able to work around the issue and still eat the meals we planned. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
We do apologize for the inconvenience of not having a grill. All amenities have to be approved by the individual owners, and this owner chose to not provide one.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dan L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs work

Beach front was great, but that was it. House had horrible musty smell, carpets and rug was pretty bad (we made sure to always wear shoes and placed nothing on them), internet was ok as long as only one device on it. Overall, we chose to not spend time inside other than to sleep. When we did we’d end up with headaches. Might be because they sprayed for pests on the day of arrival which seemed odd. We have no idea how long before we got there that occurred but if we spent time in the house we both ended up with nasty headaches. I would search elsewhere if I was considering this rental. We won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
We appreciate the feedback! The carpets are fairly new, but we will be having them thoroughly cleaned again during the off season deep clean. This is Florida, so we do have bugs year round. Our routine pest control is done on the 3rd Tues/Wed of every month. This typically does not have any affect on people or pets, but it's possible that this guest was just sensitive to something in the spray.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

kelly g.

Good house, needs updates

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is good, but needs a new grill because the old one is full of rest and will only work if you risk a fire hazard by sticking a lighter down into the grates. All of the rugs have large stains on them. The living room needs another couch, The chairs and there are not comfortable for watching a movie. The kitchen sink desperately needs a garbage disposal. The master bedroom could seriously use a dresser to put clothes in so you don’t have to live out of your suitcase. Also all the front doors need to be replaced because they will pop open even when locked.

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