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Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded

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A heated pool
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71685 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded

Direct Boardwalk access with a short walk to Beach, Restaurants and Lounge
Distance to the Beach: 6-7 min walk
Bike Trails and Boardwalks
Fabulous Restaurant/bar & convenient store with live music on the weekends within a short walk on the boardwalk: 5-7 min walk. Pool 5-7 min walk

Sleeping Arrangements: (Sleeps 7-8)
1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Bunk set (Twin over Full with a Twin Trundle)

1st Floor:
Kitchen/Dining Room
Living Room with 65" Smart TV
1/2 Bath
Front & Back Porch with seating
Outdoor Shower
Pergola
Gas Grill
Fire Pit

2nd Floor:
Master Bedroom - King Bed, TV, Private Bath, walk in shower, double vanity, Private deck access
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, TV
Full Bathroom
Bedroom 3 - Bunk Beds (Twin over Full with a Twin Trundle), TV

Shimmering Tides is located in the charming Windmark Beach Community. The home is very secluded at the end of a cul-de-sac with extra large backyard. The spacious and open living area features cozy furnishings, tasteful beach decor, and a smart TV. Step into the fully stocked kitchen that offers beautiful stainless appliances, an island and large dining table along with high quality cook, bake and serve-ware for your entertaining purposes. There is enough pantry space to store all of your delicious snacks and must need vacation supplies. There is a 1/2 bath located on the 1st floor. The Master Bedroom has a large flat screen TV, Comfortable King sized bed with plush high quality bedding, large walk-in closet, attached master bathroom with double vanity and shower. The first guest room has a Queen sized bed, high quality bedding, flat screen TV and closet space. The 2nd Guest Room has a set of bunk beds with a Twin over Full and a Twin Trundle and flat screen TV. A Full Bathroom with a shower/tub combo is located on the 2nd floor along with the full sized Washer and Dryer. You also have 2 screened-in porches that allow the gulf breezes to pour in while you unwind and take pleasure in watching a beautiful sunset. The master suite has private balcony access so you can catch the sunrise or sunset just steps away from your bed. You can enjoy WindMark Beach’s beautiful bike trail to take in some of nature's beauty. There is a boardwalk located steps from the house that will lead you directly to the beach. Have fun, relax and let the Shimmering Tide wash your worries away!

Our home comes with everything you need! The property is equipped with initial setup of supplies such as of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, lotion, shampoo, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap and trash bags. Guests must furnish food, cleaning supplies and personal items for the rental period. All linens are provided and are included in the reservation cost. This includes a set of towels per number of guests that are staying. Beach towels will be provided. Depending on the length of your stay you may want to bring additional supplies.
All dinnerware/cookware/glasses/silverware are provided in the home.

Golf Cart included with signed waiver & must have valid driver’s license

Isle Stand up paddle board x 2 (must sign waiver)

Beach Cruiser Bicycles x 4 (must sign waiver)

Beach buggy to pull your supplies down to the beach and 5 beach chairs available & 2 umbrellas

We can offer concierge food/supply stocking for a small fee so you don’t have to deal with the hassle and can spend your time enjoying your vacation!

Our home comes with high speed wifi and cable/satellite/smart TV.

You must be 25 years or older to reserve.
No events are allowed that are over the occupancy of the house.
All events must be approved prior to your reservation

Once you arrive there is a binder with house rules, check out instructions & places to go have fun!

*** There is access to Windmark’s community pool however we have no responsibility or control over pool closure for maintenance or repairs.

***** This is not just a business for us. We enjoy staying at our place as much as we hope our guests do. We rent it to share with others, so that you can make memories with your friends and family. It's very important for us to rent to the right guests who will care for our place as we do. This house is furnished wall-to-wall in a way that makes us proud to share with friends, family and our VRBO guests. We do not eat or drink on our furniture or in our bedrooms and we remove our shoes when laying on the couch or walking on the rug and we ask that you follow the same rules as our family does, to keep our home presentable for years to come. There is NO Smoking anywhere on the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, inside the house, on the covered porches or front steps.

Violation of these rules will result in an additional $300 cleaning fee. There are no boats, RV's, or trailer parking permitted in Windmark Beach per HOA.

Property manager

Rachell Jones

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,685 square feet

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Policies

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: May contact for small pets-approval required

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Shimmering Tide
Shimmering Tide Secluded With Lots of Privacy
Shimmering Tide<br>Very Secluded with lots of privacy

About the area

Map
Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 12 min drive - 13.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded on Aug 2, 2025 start from CA $410.76, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Windmark Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port St. Joe Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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

Perfect stay

Beautiful home with all the amenities we could have needed.Considerate and attentive host provided extensive local recommendations and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great stay!! We had a blast!

Awesome communication with host and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Great house

Great place! Clean and peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

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

Great Location

The home and property is just perfect and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Rachell is a wonderful host, I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

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

Quiet Vacation

The home was wonderful and included everything you could need. Great vacation spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

Great stay

Great house appreciated the snacks and water left by owner and her prompt attention, Loved having the golf cart
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Weekend with family!

Great house. Love the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

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

Beautiful property

The house is in a great neighborhood. The pool was wonderful and the beach was great too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

We were here for a wedding. We had a great stay !!!

We really enjoyed the property. The screened in porches were used alot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful Property

We had an amazing time staying in Port St. Joe at this property. It came with everything you need for a great stay. The owners were very helpful and answered questions quickly. We were steps from the beach and a quick drive to downtown. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason m., Atlanta

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

Great stay.

Really enjoyed the place. The golf cart to get pizza was awesome. Loved the nicely outfitted kitchen. It was a lot of fun to explore Mexico Beach and hit the bay with the paddle board.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Stay at Shimmering Tides

Shimmering Tides was beautifully decorated and spotless home stocked with everything necessary to have a wonderful vacation. Owner was extremely responsive with all of our questions and would highly recommend this vacation property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Best Vacation

Excellent Vacation! Shimmering Tides was the best place to spend our vacation this summer. Rachell was so easy to work with and she provided the best care! We felt genuinely cared for by her. The home is in a perfect location, clean, up to date and just perfect for our stay. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Another great stay

This is our second year staying at the home and enjoyed it again. Everything you need is available and the host goes above and beyond if you need anything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Wonderful Trip

This was the first time we have stayed in the Port St. Joe area. We loved the community of Windmark Beach and the house was perfect! We loved the private backyard and the golf cart was great. We will definitely be back and Shimmering Tides will be the house we choose again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great place to stay

House is great. Kitchen well appointed. Easy, beautiful walk to beach. Owner went out of her way to communicate with us and make sure our stay was as we’d hoped. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great property

Exactly as listed but maybe even better. Great communication and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Shimmering Todes

Shimmering Tides is a beautiful clean home. Check in process was easy and owners are easy to communicate with. Golf cart was a nice added bonus to our stay. Would love to come back when it is warmer to utilize the community pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Great home!

The Windmark area has plenty to offer for all ages. The house was perfect! The owners have worked hard to provide anything and everything you need! Rachell kept us updated and was so easy to work with. The additional beach gear and golf cart are awesome! We loved our stay at Shimmering Tides.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Beach Home Away from Home!

This is our second year staying in this wonderful home. It has all the amenities we could ever need and then some. The beds are comfy, the AC is cold, the towels are fresh and fluffy, and the house is perfectly clean! As a bonus the golf cart and paddleboards are a hit with the kids. There wasn't anything we needed that we didn't have, but just in case, the owner messaged to check in on us frequently. We love her and her home and will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni P.

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

Shimmering tides

From the moment we stepped in the house we just knew it was going to be a great stay! The cleanliness of the house hits you right when you open the door. The communication with the host was great and any question we had was answered within a short amount of time. The golf cart was probably the best thing to have, even though the house was not that far from the beach it was a great thing to have on hand! Hope to be back to this place again and would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

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

Port Saint Joe visit

Shimmering Tides is a lovely home that is nicely furnished and decorated. We were lucky enough to have stayed right after the Christmas & New Year holidays to experience the house decorated for the season. The kitchen is generously stocked with multiple sets of dishes along with plenty of cooking, baking dishes and plastic storage containers. Rachell is a friendly responsive host. Being located within walking distance to Windmark beach was nice. Port Saint Joe is a central location to stay to explore St. George and Cape San Blas state parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

July 4th Family vacation

My family and I had a wonderful experience here. The pictures don’t do the house justice. It is a beautiful home that is in pristine condition. The house had all of the amenities we could have asked for (pots, pans, dishes, etc). You can tell all the amenities were well thought-out to provide us with everything we could possibly need. The owner communicated with us long before our arrival and throughout our stay. We used the outdoor shower everyday for the kids. The golf cart was a lifesaver. The beach chairs provided were awesome and convenient. The beds were very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for a better vacation. I would 100% recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kennedi W.

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

Exceeded our expectations

We absolutely loved shimmering tide! We had never been to the port st joe area and didn’t know what to expect. But we were so pleased! The area is perfect and not crowded, plenty of places to eat and just enough to do! Shimmering tide was stocked better than any vacation home we have ever been to, it was clean as a whistle, comfortable and so homey! The extra amenities like the golf cart, bikes, beach gear and paddle boards was the icing on the cake! Rachell was so quick and easy to communicate with and very personable too! The house is in a corner lot with a lovely fenced in back sandy area with a fire pit, it’s about a 3-5 minute golf cart ride to the beach or pool/shops and an 8 minute car ride into downtown port st joe! We love this home! Rachell, thank you for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Fully equipped, beautiful property

No detail is missing in this property. We were able to enjoy beach days without packing all the gear we normally do. Whether walking down the boardwalk to taking the golf cart to the beach everything you need has been provided for you. The paddleboards were a fun bonus that we very much enjoyed right off the beach with the calm bay waters. The home is fully equipped inside with plenty of linens, towels, dishes, starter toiletetries, cleaning supplies etc. Rachell even left a goodie basket of snacks to welcome us to her home! The Windmark community is lovely with tons of walking paths, beautiful landscaping, and a large pool area. We visited in late November with weather in the 60s- 70s and the pool water was very warm and comfortable to swim even on cooler days. Port St Joe is also a great little town with plenty of good restaurants and amenities nearby. Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023