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Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in dishwasher, and a black countertop. - Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 (Indian Pass)
Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 provides amenities like golfing on site and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81620 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation 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 snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
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Indian Pass, FL

What's nearby

  • A building with a sign reading "Indian Pass Trading Post" and a mural of a Native American figure.
    Money Bayou
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A sunset over a calm sea with a beach in the foreground.
    Indian Pass Beach
    6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • A lighthouse, a white house, and a small red building by a calm lake with tall grass.
    Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay
    10 min drive
  • Scallop Republic
    5 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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe vacation 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.

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Reviews

Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

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...
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed our stay at Turtle Watch. The house was clean upon arrival. Our family enjoyed the quick access to the beach. The house was far enough from everything to not have crowded beaches, but close enough to enjoy the many local restaurants and parks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Too Short

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: I was extremely pleased with the Staff at Coastal Joe.We were booked the week Helene came to visit and were forced to evacuate.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Right on the Beach!

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: Turtle Watch is located directly on the beach! The views from the deck are gorgeous with 180-degree view of the Gulf! We saw dolphins swim by most days. The home was clean and well equipped.Kitchen had everything we needed. Master bath was beautiful. Coastal Joe was very responsive when we had a minor issue with the ac. Be aware that the living quarters are on the top floor. It is 2 flights from the carport to the living area. The stairs are a bit tight for those who might have challenges with stairs. This was our first trip to the Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas are, but we plan to return. Clean beaches and tasty seafood restaurants abound!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, house needs work

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: It has been our second year we stayed at turtle watch, its a lovely location perfect for a beach getaway. Although our vacation was fantastic it was a little disappointing that the house was not cleaned as expected upon arrival. We vacuumed it three times and it was full of dog hair and dirt. The furniture and carpets are old and dated, some broken, carpets stained. In general this is not a showstopper but i would love to see this updated, cleaned and fixed. A little love to this house will go a long way. But its not all negative we had a great time, the house is on the beach and its fantastic to have a morning coffee on the deck and watch the sunrise, unforgettable, so are the sunsets. I hope the owner takes not and does some work to this place so more people can enjoy it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.