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Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK

Barefoot Cottages #C59

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Whether you're escaping on a romantic getaway, enjoying a fishing adventure with friends, or looking for the ideal spot for a family trip, this Port St. Joe dog-friendly cottage is the place to be. Relax in the shared hot tub, then stroll along the beaches nearby!

Located in the Barefoot Cottage community, this home surrounds you with tranquility while putting you in the heart of the beach action.

Step past the charming sitting area on the porch, through the green door, and into the bright and cheery main living area. The casual, beachy vibe beckons you to lounge on the soft blue couches while you check out what's on cable on the flatscreen TV.

Pop in a DVD to enjoy a quiet night in while the private washer/dryer takes care of the laundry. Step out onto the balcony with a tropical cocktail and connect to the WiFi to send off that last work email.

Head over to the shared charcoal BBQs to grill up your fresh catch, or head into the fully equipped kitchen to whip up dinner. People can enjoy dinner as the spread out on the bar stools at the breakfast bar, or at the white dining room table. After dinner, let the dishwasher take care of the mess while you lounge on the balcony with a nightcap.

When it's time to turn in, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home will host up to six people with ease. In the master bedroom, there is a rejuvenating king-size bed, deck access, and a private en suite. The second bedroom is the perfect spot for the kids to set up camp with a single twin bed and a bunk bed with two double mattresses. If you need more sleeping space, there is a sofabed in the main living area.

Start your day off with a leisurely stroll along the protected shores of the Gulf Coast. Pick a spot of sandy paradise, and catch up with a good book under an umbrella. Rent a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard to get out on the water and see the picturesque sights of Saint John Bay.

Boasting some of the world's best deep-sea fishing, there are plenty of charter companies waiting to take you out to the open water.

Treat yourself to a stress-free stay with you surround yourself with the beauty of the sea at this Florida cottage, and recharge in style.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This home is on the first level of a two-level property.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 35 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

9620

About the neighborhood

Map
Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 16 min walk
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 5 min drive
  • Mexico Beach - 9 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Windmark Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gulf County Welcome Center. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port St. Joe Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Charming beachside cottage with shared hot tub & short walk to beaches - dog OK Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

Wish we could stay forever!
Such a perfect size and super clean! We loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gem C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away!
Wonderful location, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+
It was a good trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach cottage
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this vacation rental property! It was very clean and cozy. The location is in a safe and charming little neighborhood with a lovely Pool to use. We had a relaxing and quiet experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Jessica T.

Great stay
Beautiful little home tucked in a quiet space on the property and it was a very short walk to the pool which was nice! The house was very clean. Only downfall is the ice maker and water dispenser did not work as it needed a filter change. But overall we enjoyed the property and our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

CHERYL C.

Barefoot Cottages
Wonderful location. Loved the screened in porches. Great for sting and reading on cool mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ansley M., Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
The property was as described: clean, cute, easily accessible, and close to everything we wanted or needed! We had a great time of relaxation and peace! The hot tub was a nice bonus on the property, even in the wind advisory on our last day! Very refreshing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Stephen C.

Love this Area
My family loves this area. It is not as crowded as many beaches during the summer. We’ve stayed in this neighborhood many times. It is very conveniently located: several close beaches with free parking, close to the stores and restaurants. The neighborhood has three nice pools (some of the pool furniture was in disrepair this time). A few minor issues made this house the least favorite of those we have stayed at, but it was still a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retired
Lovely cottage. Loved Windmark walking path Cute town Port St Joe Windmark beach extremely pretty
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Morton N.

Barefoot Cottages
Loved the responsiveness of the Vacasa staff - Andrew. Very very attentive and great follow through and communication. Place was as pictured and described. Lovely stay , close drive to beach or walk on busy hwy but doable.

10/10 Excellent

Herb I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get out of the cold
From Wisconsin really enjoyed the comfortable accommodations and warm temperatures along with the wonderful food from local restaurants, and of course the beaches. Will come again next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest cottage
Great little cottage just a few minutes from the beach. There was a nice pool and hot tub to keep the kids entertained while my husband fished in the mornings. We drove to Mexico beach because the water was much more clear than windmark or PSJ beach. The little community was cute and quiet. The screens on the porch needed replaced as well as the screen door and the kitchen wasn’t as well stocked as other houses in the area but overall we loved our stay and will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morton, minnetonka, minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port St Joe
Location close to WindMark Beach was okay. Couldn't really walk to beach its a busy road but a short 3 min drive and easy parking. Town of Port St Joe is quaint with wonderful restaurants. Low key vibe area. The place we stayed was wonderful. Two floors 2 and 1/2 bath . Two bedrooms. One rom KIng and the other bunk bed and a single bed. Great for kids..not a couple.
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute quiet Community - Clean comfy Cottage
First time to Port St Joe but not our last. This cottage community has a good location to the downtown area, swimming pool and hot tub were nice. The cottage itself is clean and very comfortable, nice updates. The primary bedrooms mattress is medium firm which was perfect for us (spouse is side sleeper- needs softer, I’m back- needs firmer), good go between. Loved the kitchen (a metal spatula would be helpful though) and the primary bathroom esp shower. The furniture and decor was casual beach without being cheesy. Nice to sit out on the screened in porch. We very much enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Billy A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Long walk from the parking lot.
Despite what the description says you do not have two designated parking spots. The C units are a long walk from the parking lot which my elderly parents appreciated. If you arrive after dark it will be challenging to locate the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Pola Y.

Pola W.
Nice spot for a quiet getaway. We liked the location of the property within the community. This villa is in need of some update though. Screen on front porch is damaged, dryer door does not function correctly and there is mold in one of the bathrooms. Additionally housekeeping missed a number of random dental picks on floor in second bedroom. Our young daughter discovered these. Overall, we had a nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yu G.

Nice and cozy place
Clean and ready to live in, quiet place, very good for small families!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barefoot cottages
We had a great time. The home was cute, clean and easily accessible from the parking lot. The only thing I would suggest would be more kitchen supplies/better cookware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Cute cottage, close to beach access and historic Port St Joe. I would add ceiling fans to the 2 porches so it could be enjoyed more. We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
We enjoyed the property. Did have issues with the lock key pad but other than that we really enjoyed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooks W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean+Updated+Affordable=👍🏼
Our rental unit was clean, updated and affordable. It’s sometimes hard to find all three of these at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

doug a.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Overall complex was clean and well maintained
very comfortable and easy to get to. we are very disappointed that that we couldn't bring our boat or trailer into the complex. The construction of more units was poorly planned and will create overcrowding in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

kurt m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port St. Joe
Overall the condo was nice. Called a few days prior inquiring about beach chairs and towels and was informed no chairs but there were towels. When we arrived there were no towels so called and towels were brought the next afternoon so we had no towels the first day. Thought there would at least be some beach toys for kids but there were not. All the places we have stayed over the years provided some sort of beach toys, most had boogie boards and such. The overall unit needed a deep clean, there was grimy dirt around the door handles, there was a dirty skillet in the cabinet along with a cookie sheet that had grease on it. The stainless appliances looked like they were cleaned with a wet rag. There was virtually no wi-fi, we had half a bar at best and the tv would lose connectivity continuously. Overall after all the years of vacation rentals we have come to the conclusion that self managed units are more cared for and owners take pride in making sure their renters have a clean cared for place as we have stayed at several units a couple times because of this. The important part is the grandkids had a great time and that's what is most meaningful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Family Vacation
We enjoyed staying at the Barefoot Cottages. The whole complex is very charming. My children enjoyed the pool. There were lots of tree frogs and lizards, which we all enjoyed watching. There are several nice beaches a short drive away. The unit was clean and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable, but the pillows were a bit flat and there were no extras in the closet. The amenities were a little "bare bones". No coffee pods for the Keurig. No laundry detergent to freshen a load of towels. Only one bathroom had a bottle of hand soap, and it was almost empty. We have never stayed in a vacation rental where these items weren't provided, so we were not prepared. Since this is beach rental, some folding beach chairs and beach towels would have been appreciated. There was a strong pet odor when we first walked in, so some plug in air fresheners are needed. Overall, this was a nice place to stay, and we would stay again. There are just a few tweaks needed to make it perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022