10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
5 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie J.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port St. Joe, FL
- Port Saint Joe City Hall3 min walk
- Gulf County Welcome Center8 min walk
- Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center3 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 with full bath
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 (Queen + Bunk Bed)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 (in Bedroom 1)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ.
Skippers Beacon, your ideal getaway in the heart of Historic Downtown Port St. Joe Reid Street With a stunning view of the oiLighthouse from our backporch and right down our street, where you furry family can run around freely in fenced in yard. Our renovated home with lots of amenities and huge front yard for parking your boats. Our home invites all travelers including those with furry friends, to experience the best of Florida. Walk/bike to downtown Reid Street with many shops and highly rated restaurants ( breakfast,lunch, dinner and dessert) We are in prime location in Downtown PSJ and close waking distance to most of our amazing festivals of the amazing festivals, pickleball court, boat ramps right in middle of amazing beaches nearby ( St Joe Beach, Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach. Please check out Visit Gulf County and it has all upcoming events and great information on site.
Discover the rich history, small-town charm, and serene white sand beaches of Forgotten Coast..Whether you're into boating, water activities, or simply unwinding, our charming cottage provides the perfect retreat ( vacation, place to work remote) Enjoy the mulitple sunset spots anywhere along coast from St Joe Beach ( pet friendly beach) marina to St. Joseph's Bay. Famous Apalachicola is only 25 minute drive if you ever want to visit there
Our spacious cottage offers top-notch amenities, including parking space for up to three boats or an RV witg boat ( dimension is on the picture) Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, covered front and back decks.Family-friendly features include toddler/kid essentials, while dog lovers will appreciate our pet-friendly setup with an XL crate double door and divider if needed, cozy dog beds and dog bowls.
Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Beach, Windmark Beach, and the pickleball courts at Frank Pate Park—all just minutes away. For a contactless experience, our property is set up for easy entry, and we're always reachable through the app.
Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Bay, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, and more—all within a short drive. Enjoy the unique experience of horseback riding on the beach at Salinas Park or take a ferry to St. Vincent Island for wildlife and natural beauty.
Discover the historical fishing community of Apalachicola just 30 miles away for a day of shopping and some great seafood.
We can't wait for you to enjoy our home as much as we do—whether it's relaxing on the back deck, exploring the area, or savoring the local cuisine.
Discover the rich history, small-town charm, and serene white sand beaches of Forgotten Coast..Whether you're into boating, water activities, or simply unwinding, our charming cottage provides the perfect retreat ( vacation, place to work remote) Enjoy the mulitple sunset spots anywhere along coast from St Joe Beach ( pet friendly beach) marina to St. Joseph's Bay. Famous Apalachicola is only 25 minute drive if you ever want to visit there
Our spacious cottage offers top-notch amenities, including parking space for up to three boats or an RV witg boat ( dimension is on the picture) Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, covered front and back decks.Family-friendly features include toddler/kid essentials, while dog lovers will appreciate our pet-friendly setup with an XL crate double door and divider if needed, cozy dog beds and dog bowls.
Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Beach, Windmark Beach, and the pickleball courts at Frank Pate Park—all just minutes away. For a contactless experience, our property is set up for easy entry, and we're always reachable through the app.
Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Bay, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, and more—all within a short drive. Enjoy the unique experience of horseback riding on the beach at Salinas Park or take a ferry to St. Vincent Island for wildlife and natural beauty.
Discover the historical fishing community of Apalachicola just 30 miles away for a day of shopping and some great seafood.
We can't wait for you to enjoy our home as much as we do—whether it's relaxing on the back deck, exploring the area, or savoring the local cuisine.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
10-prior approval required+extra costs will incur
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
3-prior approval required +extra charge will incur
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is in the city centre. Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Port St. Joe, FL
What's nearby
- Port Saint Joe City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Gulf County Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
- Saint Joe Beach - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min walk
- The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - 5 min walk
- Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 7 min drive
- KrazyFish Grille - 5 min walk
- Taproot - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Brent H.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Down town
Brent H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacay 2025
Deborah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
4 June 2025
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Amy B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
17 July 2025
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Amy D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey F.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay.
Jeffrey F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H.
8 September 2025
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Rebecca H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason H.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Jason H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
linda B.
20 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SnowBirds :)
linda B.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!
Amy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Twynette E.
1 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway!
Twynette E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
James C.
30 August 2024
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Fishing and scalloping Friendly!
James C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marti W.
19 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PSJ Perfection
Marti W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam S.
11 February 2024
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Sam S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
carissa c.
4 April 2024
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Wonderful
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren L.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short family trip
Lauren L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine P.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Fishing Vacation;
Elaine P.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee d.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend with Family
Lee d.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christi B.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing long weekend
Christi B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brooke B.
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
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Jim M.
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About the host
Hosted by Kristen Dodson
Hi! My name is Kristen and I’m
From Tallahassee. My husband and my
Sister in-law inherited this beautifully renovated home from their Dad,
Wally. He went to high school here and ended up moving east to be with his wife… which they are reunited again.
After my mother in laws passing, his heart ( friends and family) were in Port St Joe and moved back. We love this home and hope you all do too. We named our home Skippers Beacon ( his love of the water, boating and the lighthouse that he’d look at while drinking his morning coffee.
From Tallahassee. My husband and my
Sister in-law inherited this beautifully renovated home from their Dad,
Wally. He went to high school here and ended up moving east to be with his wife… which they are reunited again.
After my mother in laws passing, his heart ( friends and family) were in Port St Joe and moved back. We love this home and hope you all do too. We named our home Skippers Beacon ( his love of the water, boating and the lighthouse that he’d look at while drinking his morning coffee.
What makes this property unique
Renovated charming cottage that has a huge front yard ( for his boats) as well as a huge back yard for furry animals to have a place to run and explore and best place for easter egg hunts.
Languages:
English, Local (sign language)
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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