Title: It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=147606&destination=Port+St.+Joe%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=115618569&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature ## Photo gallery for It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature ![Interior - It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115618600/115618569/b60f7b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115618600/115618569/aaff40b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115618600/115618569/abae851f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115618600/115618569/0315cbea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115618600/115618569/dba2d457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature Located in Port St. Joe, this marvelous house boasts 4 bedrooms including a king bed, 2 queen beds, and a cozy bunk bed. With 3 bathrooms featuring a bathtub and shower, guests can relax in style. The living room offers an additional space with a comfy sofa bed for extra sleeping arrangements. Fall in love with Port St. Joe and enjoy the magic it has to offer. Large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and Temperpedic mattress. Master bathroom adjoined with walk in shower and double vanity. 50" Smart TV with Dish package. Two Queen Bedrooms with access to a full bath with a tub and shower. Both bedrooms have 42" Smart TV's and streaming ready to access your subscriptions. Bunk room with two twin size bunk beds with memory foam mattresses. There is a book shelf with lots of board games, some books, and there is a desk in the room for anyone needing to work from home. There are several jigsaw puzzles and the dining room table makes a great puzzle table. The spacious family room has a sofa bed sleeper if needed and two of the 4 easy chairs are recliners. A 70" inch TV with Dish package. There are beach chairs and toys for the pool stored in the garage. And a rolling cart and rolling Igloo cooler for your trips to the pool or the beach. There is a corn hole game in the garage. You will have access to two parking places inside the garage and two parking places in the driveway. There is room to park your boat on the driveway but not on the grass or on the street. The screened back porch has very comfortable furniture for the whole family and there is always some shade to enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook while you are here. Bring your kayaks for a relaxing outing on the Bay. The kayak launch is just around the corner. Very close to horseback riding on the beach, boat launch to the Gulf and fresh seafood from St. Joe Shrimp Company. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Tennis - Water sports equipment ### 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) ### General - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![House, Multiple Beds (Sharlas Sunrise) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93660000/93657900/93657824/0b7f0880.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sharla's Sunrise Port St. Joe - Parking included - Toys/Games - Tennis court [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=93657824&PinnedHotelID=93657824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, Multiple Beds (Bethany Cottage) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69720000/69718200/69718199/d0a189e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bethany Cottage Port St. Joe - 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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 ## About the area Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is by the sea. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. [Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-St-Joe.dx147606) [View more Vacation homes in Port St. Joe](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-St-Joe-Private-Vacation-Homes.d147606-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.69311%2C-85.30907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VMEcVvgA6mbtzTJPxN9xAi21nC8=) Port St. Joe, FL ### What's nearby - ![Best place for fresh oysters and shrimp! The Raw Bar traces its roots back to the Commissary/company store for the turpentine operation which began here in 1903. The building as it stands today was constructed in its present location to take advantage of any highway traffic resulting from the building of the highway in 1929. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/147606/e73f4510-bce0-46f1-87b5-1a5551cf4f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Money Bayou 2 min drive \- 2.4 km - ![Cape San Blas Lighthouse - Florida, USA; Shutterstock ID 691440337; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622207644939/15be828b-87de-42bf-983e-d2ffeaac1c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape San Blas Lighthouse 6 min drive \- 7.2 km - St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Salinas Park 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Port St. Joe Beach 19 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Restaurants - Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay 5 min drive - LongBill’s on Cape San Blas 13 min drive - Indian Pass Raw Bar 6 min drive - Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream 10 min drive - Scallop Republic 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature have a pool? ### Is It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature? ### What time is check-out at It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature? ### Where is It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## It's like living in a park: Birds, Wildlife, Tall pines the serenity of Nature Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon G. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house layout was great and well appointed with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, comfortable living room seating for our family to enjoy and relax. ##### Sharon G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet S. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer getaway Great for family stay. Beautiful home . Kitchen was well equipped . Pool was clean. State Park and super beaches close by. ##### Janet S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Gary C. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect for what we were looking for. Very secluded location, spacious rental, about 3 minutes via truck to the public beach entrance and only about 15 minutes to the marina where we keep our boat. The sunroom is a great added benefit. Overall a great experience and really the only thing I wished they had that they did not was an outside grill, fire pit with a grill or something similar for outdoor cooking. ##### Gary C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison H. Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful spacious house! We enjoyed this place both inside and out. One of the best features is NO STAIRS to climb! Great location and the host was really easy to work with! ##### Allison H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara H. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This home was beautiful inside and out. You can tell they do a great job keeping it up and cleaning. I have stayed at probably 10 different rentals and this was the best so far. They really provide everything from different appliances to toiletries that makes this feel like home. Its a less than five minute drive from a quiet, beautiful beach. ##### Tara H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Misty W. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Misty W. 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