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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Gulf County Welcome Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Cottage - Two Blocks from the Bay

If you're looking for a place to relax, be close to fishing or to play Pickleball, look no further. This three bedroom/2 bath property is completely renovated on the interior. The home is located in beautiful Port St. Joe, two blocks from the bay with wonderful sunsets. You can walk to downtown and enjoy wonderful restaurants including Peppers, Sisters Bistro or Sand Dollar Café, among others. You are a 5 minute drive to St Joe Beach or 10 minutes to Mexico Beach with gorgeous white sand beaches. Pickleball courts are located at Frank Pate Park, Salinas Park and Mexico Beach. Frank Pate Park is on the bay and a five-minute walk from the cottage.

Large back yard is fenced with a screened porch to relax on during those warm summer evenings. The parking pad in front will easily accommodate 4 cars or a boat and 1-2 cars. You are only 2-3 blocks from Frank Pate Park which includes a 4-wide boat launch facility. This is a quiet neighborhood with quick access to downtown and also a 20 minute drive to Cape San Blas. The Cape is part of a peninsula separating St Joseph Bay from the Gulf of Mexico and is worth a visit.

Absolutely "No Smoking" allowed inside the house.

Property manager

Donna Esau
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs under 20 lbs. NO cats allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs under 20 lbs allowed. Maximum of 2 dogs with fee applicable to each dog. No other types of animals allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is in the city centre. Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Port Saint Joe City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Raw Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage - Two Blocks from the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage - Two Blocks from the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage - Two Blocks from the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage - Two Blocks from the Bay located?

Located in Downtown Port St. Joe, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Port Saint Joe City Hall, Frank Pate Park and Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and George Core Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great vacation cottage.

Close to town and bay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon h.

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

Good again

We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

daniel miller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

overall experience

2 problemsfirst- no internet so had to go other places to use computer, and TV in living room would not work because no internet.second-pocket door in master bedroom would no close.This place was advertise as having internet.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

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

A perfect house

It was the best size for us and so beautifully done. The house had ever we needed to cook and clean while there. Not many steps so very easy in and out. Can’t say enough good about it
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mildred T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

thanksgiving

property was okay. heat was not working properly. manager was in atlanta and tried to handle the problem from her computer. finally called in an hvac technician the next day while we were out. the tech said it was a bad thermostat and changed that out, but we still couldn’t get heat when we got home Sunday evening. we had extra blankets, so did not want to move out as the manager wanted. each day got warmer, so we were okay and got to host thanksgiving dinner for our family as planned. we will not choose to stay somewhere again that doesn’t have an in town property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

IMMACULATELY clean and great location!

This is THE cleanest rental I have ever stayed in, and there is an unbelievable amount of attention paid to detail in this home. For instance, as someone who loves ice, the ice in the ice maker appeared to be a brand new batch - not frostbitten and of questionable date like I’ve seen in other homes’ freezers. They also had plenty of silverware and even cookware, which is rare to find well-stocked in a rental home. While I often worry when taking my 2-year-old to any house other than our own, about what he might get into or break, there weren’t a lot of knick knacks for him to bother with. That was greatly appreciated! The whole house was very comfortable and spacious; the beds were the only downside. The master bedroom mattress is extremely creaky, without much cushion to separate us from the innersprings. I would have gladly slept in one of the other bedrooms, but I prefer a firm sleeping surface, and the 2 add’l bedrooms had very plush mattress toppers. It would have been nice to see a mix of mattress types, so that one could choose the best surface for oneself. The neighborhood was very nice, quiet, and family friendly. We were super close to our family member’s home; he is a local in PSJ. We would definitely consider staying here again, although it would be good to see at least 1 mattress changed so that sleep wasn’t so uncomfortable. But overall, for most people, who are probably less picky about sleep surfaces, this is a 10/10 place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Annual visit

Lovely, roomy home with a nice screened room where we could enjoy morning coffee. Very nice over-sized, walk-in shower in master bedroom. Location is perfect for enjoying local shops and restaurants. This home is definitely on our radar for next year’s visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy k.

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

Weekend get away

This house was fantastic! In the heart of Port Saint Joe. It was so welcoming and for a family it’s perfect! You have everything you need. The house was so clean, bigger than the pictures show and we had the best time. I would recommend this home if you are looking for down time but close to shops and restaurants. We can’t wait to come back and visit family. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Scalloping Trip

Perfect house for a weekend scalloping trip. Plenty of room to park cars and a boat. Donna was great with communication and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Beachy Retreat

This amazing home is central to everything you could ever want in a beach vacation home. Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants…and easy drives to the sands. Paqq Home has comfortable beds and fresh clean towels, Big showers, and well stocked kitchen. The host is very responsive. We didn’t have any problems during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Boating trip to the Port St Joe

The house was great! Had everything we needed and the location was perfect. We kept the boat at the marina and the water was a short walk down the road. Easy to walk to everything. We used the boat to go to the beach so we had no issues. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

10

This is great location most restaurants in walking distance ,beaches 10 min drive pretty much in the heart of Port St.Joe.The house is beautiful and well kept up.I stay at alot VRBO's this one ranks a 10 out of 10 for me .Only problem was next door neighbors dog woke me up both morning I stayed therebut that is out of owners control.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael c.

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

Nice house!

Cute house in lovely port st Joe. Bigger than it looks with a nice yard, kitchen, and dining area. We will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

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

Quaint Cottage in Port St Joe

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place. The owner was very responsive to any questions and the stay was without concerns. We enjoyed the quiet town of Port St Joe. We would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F., Lockport,New York

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

The owl house

This is our second stay at this property. Very clean property with everything we needed. The area is quiet and it is walking distance to the shops in town. Our favorite restaurant is the KrazyFish. Very nice area away from Disney. A big plus for us. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Excellent stay!

Location, property and host could not have been better! Highly recommend. Property is spacious and well stocked. Stay here! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Beautiful home

This is our second visit to this beautiful home. It’s within walking distance to the bay and downtown port St Joe. We look forward to visiting next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Rawbar

The property was good, clean, neat and roomy. Not sure why but ran out of hot water in a hurry. My only problem was with the use of the TV. I know if all I wanted was a TV I could have stayed at home. But this was UGA's first game of the season and there was no way I could find to watch it. There were no directions on how to use the media. All you could watch was old movies and cartoons, or try and find a bar that had seats available. LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Perfect location and well kept home!

House was very clean and well kept when we arrived. In a perfect location and short drive to all the restaurants Port St Joe has the offer and the beach. Donna was so easy to communicate with and answered any question almost instantly. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather N., Tifton, GA

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

Amazing weekend in a great home!

We love visiting the Forgotten Coast but as it’s become less and less forgotten, it can be difficult to find a really great place to stay that everyone (2 adults, a teen boy, and a under 10 girl) loves but this home fit the bill! It’s laid out so well and is spacious without feeling oversized. Close to everything, the location is perfect and the parking was ample. The decor is simple and tasteful and very comfortable. The beds were comfy, the towels fluffy, and the master shower is huge!! The owners were very responsive when a simple issue arose and had it resolved almost immediately. We will definitely stay again! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D., Atlanta, GA

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

Perfect vacation property

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at the Quaint Cottage. We’ve rented numerous properties through VRBO, and this one is our favorite. The cottage is spacious and comfortable, and it’s close to everything. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

taryn c.

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

Amazing

The house is beautiful and clean. Everything we needed was there or very close by. The neighborhood was very quiet. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

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

Great home

Beautiful home, owners thought of a lot of little things that made for a wonderful stay. Only complaint would be the king bed was very uncomfortable. Very stiff mattress. Overall though, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Esau

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Why they chose this property

This is a lovely home renovated and set up for relaxing after a long day on the beach or out fishing. If you love to walk, its only a few minutes to downtown, the bay, or the walking trail.

What makes this property unique

Port St. Joe truly is a "small town with a big heart," the nickname that its residents have adopted. Formerly a bustling port along North Florida’s Emerald Coast, Port St. Joe now welcomes visitors looking for a restful respite. Port St. Joe's postcard-perfect surroundings invite lounging on a soft, white-sand dune beach, snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, fishing and dining at a rustic fish shack. Also available in Port St. Joe: an educational, even inspirational, glimpse of some of the state’s earliest history. A compact, easily walkable downtown of gift and antique shops, bistros, vest-pocket parks, wide greenways, and an inviting waterfront marina. And don't forget some of the nation's most luscious seafood.

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