[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Book for Fall! Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! Beach Access! Vacation home in Port St. Joe with kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92066800/92066787/2235777e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92066800/92066787/c77a25bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92066800/92066787/1a2cd815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92066800/92066787/8a8668a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92066800/92066787/10f70b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Fall Availability! Backwater Bungalow - Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Book for Fall! Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! Beach Access! HOME HIGHLIGHTS: \- Boardwalks, bike and walking paths \- Overlooks a pond \- Low-Speed Vehicle \- Garage \- Mother-in-law suite \- Community beach access \- Community pool \- Complete Clean Linen Participant - ALL linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout DETAILS: Backwater Bungalow is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Cape San Blas home that sleeps 8. Nestled in the Windmark neighborhood near the Forgotten Coast, with a community pool, beach access, and multiple bike paths and boardwalks, this home is ideally located for a relaxing beach vacation. With beach access only a 4-minute drive away, guests will love these pet-friendly accommodations! Entering this airy home, guests immediately discover the charming open living and dining space. Start the day by whipping up breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen with gorgeous quartz countertops and high-end appliances before eating together at the 8-person dining room table with 4 additional seats at the breakfast bar. Unwind from the day’s activities in front of the 55” TV on plush furnishings bathed in natural light. Or, step through the French doors to access a small private patio with seating for 4, where guests can enjoy a nightcap while overlooking the tranquil pond at sunset. At the front of the house is an expansive guest bedroom with a king bed and an attached living space and kitchen, perfect for those who desire a bit more privacy and extra room. Down the hall is a guest bedroom with a queen bed and a third guest bedroom with a full-over-full bunk bed. The primary bedroom in this home includes a king bed and a private bathroom with a separate shower and tub. All the bedrooms have a wall-mounted TV. There is a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer for guests to use, so feel free to pack light! With serene coastal charm and access to the pristine beaches of Cape San Blas, Backwater Bungalow offers guests everything needed for the quintessential Florida vacation. With on-site parking for 3 vehicles with 1 in the garage—plus a 6-passenger golf cart—it’s easy to explore the local area. Situated between Windmark Public Beach and Port Saint Joe Bay, both nearby beach accesses are a 4-minute drive away. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 8): FIRST FLOOR: \- Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom With Shower and Tub Separate \- Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom With Shower/Tub Combo \- Guest Bedroom: Full/Full Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom With Shower/Tub Combo \- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Shared Bathroom With Shower/Tub Combo \*Your reservation includes $250 worth of beach gear. That’s right! Rent a beach wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, and more for your stay. Your $250 credit will go a long way! \*We are happy to welcome up to 2 dogs for an additional non-refundable pet fee of $200. \*Per the HOA, this home does not allow boat parking in the neighborhood, but jetskis can be stored in the garage as long as they fit. If you need to store a boat on your vacation it is recommended that you call StoragePup, Bayou RV and Storage, and/or Boat Yard Storage to make arrangements prior to your arrival. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104440000/104430300/104430238/c104d81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ping-Pong, Pool, Beach & More! 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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 3-6928 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.86738%2C-85.34029&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TQsNB1kRvgJylOMKp3EL5-tR2kM=) Port St. Joe, FL #### What's nearby - Windmark Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Saint Joe Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km - Mexico Beach - 10 min drive - 12.2 km - Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 11 min drive - 11.5 km - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 47 min drive - 51.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪KrazyFish Grille - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taproot - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fall Availability! Backwater Bungalow - Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fall Availability! Backwater Bungalow - Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fall Availability! Backwater Bungalow - Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fall Availability! Backwater Bungalow - Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Windmark Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Book for Fall! Dog Friendly! Low-Speed Vehicle! Community Pool! Beach Access! Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Hester C. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time! Great location! Walking distance to the beach and neighborhood shops but also has a golf cart! The extra refrigerator and dish washer came in handy! ##### Hester C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley A. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family get away 😍 This was an amazing beach trip! Our whole group loved the spacious home and the beach was relaxing and peaceful. ##### Ashley A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Billy R. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! House was beautiful just like pictures online. Loved having golf cart for beach and pool. Really enjoyed trip and only complaint is not much cell service. ##### Billy R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pattycake H. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beautiful. Door code did not work when we first arrived and we had to call. Pool was closed all week until Friday. No one notified me of this prior to arrival. This was disappointing to the kids. The pool was one of the features that helped us decide on this property. When we called about it they had no information on when it would be fixed. Other than those 2 issues it was wonderful. The house is extremely spacious, the golf cart is a life saving feature. The leave welcome starting gifts in the bathrooms and kitchens. ##### Pattycake H. 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