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Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand

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Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143488 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Popular LocationWindmark Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaint Joe Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMexico Beach10 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)75 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand

Windmark - The Bird's Nest

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Relax in bliss at this perfect home away from home, offering a screened porch, a balcony, and everything you need to slip right into vacation mode. With summery tones and beachy decor throughout, this retreat boasts an inviting ambiance that the whole family can enjoy. In your downtime between beach sessions, you can kick back in the hammock on the balcony to escape the heat while the chef of the group fires up the gas grill and cooks some burgers. If barbecuing isn't your preferred method of cooking, you'll be glad to know that there's a fully equipped kitchen inside, featuring a gas range, beautiful granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, so any recipe can be tackled with ease. The bar seating and the open living area make entertaining large groups a blast!

What's nearby:
Ideally positioned mere steps from the sand, this home will spoil the beach-goers of the group! As soon as the sun comes up, head out to the shore and collect seashells with a warm cup of coffee in hand. When you want to venture out a bit, historic Port St. Joe is just four miles down the coast, offering a wide variety of restaurants and shops to explore. The coastline is full of beautiful beaches and bike paths, including the three-mile Windmark paved waterfront trail, that will make for a day well-spent. The nature lovers in your family can take a drive to the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center, the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, or Salinas Park for a memorable nature walk. Hit the links at the St. Joe Bay Golf Club or the St. James Bay Country Club, or book a fishing charter, a horseback ride on the beach, or a pontoon boat rental. Be sure to check out the Cape San Blas Lighthouse while in town, or take a fun-filled day trip to historic Apalachicola.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Private gas grill
Shared pool
Snowbird-friendly

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.


City/town tax number: 2456

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,488 square feet

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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 not allowed

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

38457
Vrbo Property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is near the beach. Saint Joe Marina and St Joseph Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 3 min walk
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive
  • Mexico Beach - 10 min drive
  • Beach - 31 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Krazyfish Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Raw Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪St Joseph Bay - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Getaway w/ a Large Balcony & Patio - Steps from the Sand located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Windmark Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Saint Joe Marina and George Core Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
This is our second year renting this property. We will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris E.

Locked downstairs thermostat
Cold outside, hot inside. Owner would not give out pin to adjust heat on the google nest thermostat downstairs (to turn it down). They at least appeared to have changed where the system automatically went from heat set on 70* to ac set to 64* in the evenings, where you would go from being uncomfortably hot, to now cold. You can tell people have beat on this place pretty good, so in a way I cant blame them. But a thermostat can simply be set with reasonable limits to prevent abuse of the HVAC system while providing the guest with opportunity to adjust for comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joyce E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some TLC
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. It's location and the home are beautiful, but the outdoor furniture on both porches is completely stained along with the fabric bar stools inside. So much so, that we wouldn't sit on them without towels. They need preplacing are a deep through cleaning. We reported that the bathrooms needed lightbulbs replaced, the toilet paper holder was broken off the wall and the guest bathroom door lock kept locking by itself. This was not the case with our first stay. We told the property manager we didn't feel the need for them to be addressed while we were there, but they definitely should have been addressed before anyone's stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very spacious house located in neighborhood with an easy walk to the beach. We chose to drive to the pool but you could walk (10ish minutes.) Cute center of town with a couple of shops and 2 restaurants, very busy though! House is as described but could use some TLC - ice maker (separate from fridge ice maker) doesn’t work, there is no TV in primary bedroom upstairs, which didn’t bother us but brackets are still on wall making it look very unfinished. Many light bulbs need to be replaced and minor plumbing issues at nearly every toilet (i.e. didn’t flush consistently, runs constantly, etc.) I understand it is a rental but it doesn’t appear much thought is going into even relatively simple upkeep. No major complaints but would be even better with some attention! Overall, the house met our needs and we would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
We really enjoyed everything about this house. We can’t wait to stay again someday, it’s absolutely perfect for kids except for the stairs. They can be a hazard for little kids for sure but we just had to make sure to be watched at all times. Hopefully a gate can be included at some point but that really was our only issue. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
The house was beautiful, clean, well appointed and perfect for a large family group. Wish it came with a golf cart as it was a bit of a walk to the pool for the oldest in our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Except....
The house was perfect size and separation for 3 families. The refrigerator had issues from day one. However, we didn't realize it wasn't working til day 3. We just thought we were overusing it. Maintenance came out very quickly. They didn't actually fix it until the evening before we left. Living out of a wine frig and constantly buying ice for the cooler wasn't easy with 3 children under 5. We were somewhat compensated but ended up having to dine out more than we planned. Other than that, we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC!!!!!
It was so easy, VASCO/VRBO really have it done there job well; everything was exactly as written & pictured. The communication, emails, and texts were clear, specific, and problem free. Windmark is safe, beautiful, family friendly, and everyone was very kind. The home was exceptional, stocked with everything we needed, and any questions we had were answered immediately. We tell people it’s a one stop shop and the only way to plan for a great vacation experience. Thank you for all you do!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
360 degree views!
Is lovely big house near the bay, where watching the sunset is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend getaway
Beautiful house, great location! Quiet neighborhood by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022