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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Port St. Joe, FL

Port St. Joe Beach2 min drive
Money Bayou11 min drive
Indian Pass Beach12 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)89 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Was not expecting the amenities for dogs...including a crate and bowls (just in case we forgot)! We could even take our ...

Ed R.

Jul 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Pet Friendly House by St. Joe Bay!

PET FRIENDLY! BAY VIEWS! Escape to our charming house by the St. Joe Bay! Situated on a beautifully landscaped ½ acre lot surrounded by old Florida foliage, this spacious home is sure to be the perfect getaway for your family! Enjoy your morning coffee on our screened in deck off of the main level with views of the State Buffer Preserve. Never miss a sunset from our additional screened deck on the bay side of the house. Designed with an open concept floor plan, the eat in kitchen is open to the large living space so you won’t miss out on any family activities. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. The Master bedroom features a King pillow top bed and TV. Bedroom #2 has a King pillow top bed. Bedroom #3 has a queen pillow top bed. Each bedroom features large closets. The living room is so spacious and open and includes a 70” flat screen TV, equipped with Direct TV. The kitchen is fully stocked with small appliances, coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, and pots and pans. The outdoor area has a beautiful yard, patio and grill and is ready for your memories to be made!

A spacious parking pad with 12’6” clearance allows plenty of room for your boats and other toys!

Whether your desire is fishing, boating, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, bicycling or walking on nature trails you will find it here. With just a 2-minute drive to the beautiful Salinas Park, you will find beach and bay access, boardwalk access, outdoor picnic areas, horseback riding, kayak launch, nature trails and much more.

This house is right in the middle of all of the action. If boating is your thing, you can drive a few minutes in either direction to the boat launches. Our downtown area is about 8 miles away and includes boutiques for shopping that offer antiques, home furnishings, local art, unique gifts and the cutest clothing! Enjoy access to some of the best local restaurants that serve savory and fresh local seafood and sweet treats.

Whatever your pleasures are, you will definitely find them here. You will not find another quaint and quiet town such as Port Saint Joe. You will definitely want to come back to the Forgotten Coast and put your mind at ease with the simplicity of Port Saint Joe. It is so special to us and we hope that it brings you relaxation, memories of fun with your family and so much joy.

Please feel free to ask questions!

Each guest must acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions, House Rules and Check-Out Rules. These documents will be sent after the booking is confirmed. If you wish to view the documents before booking, just message us and we will send them over! :)

Property manager

Karisa Holbrook

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Saint Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port St. Joe Beach and Money Bayou. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

Port St. Joe Beach - 2 min drive
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 7 min drive
Beach - 7 min drive
Money Bayou - 11 min drive
Indian Pass Beach - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Scallop Republic - ‬2 min drive
‪Cone Heads - ‬13 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly House by St. Joe Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly House by St. Joe Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly House by St. Joe Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly House by St. Joe Bay! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Port St. Joe Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Money Bayou. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

17 July 2023

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

super dog friendly

Was not expecting the amenities for dogs...including a crate and bowls (just in case we forgot)! We could even take our fur baby to the beach on a leash! Great location for finding good food in Port St. Joe, and great beach withing a few miles! Would highly recommend for pet owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona & Craig D., Altamont, TN

17 June 2023

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

Perfect place for 6

This place is amazing. Beautiful sunsets on the Bay, plenty of parking spaces for boats, kayaks and cars. Beautiful beaches close by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

11 June 2023

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

Beautiful property

Excellent in every way. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

31 Mar 2023

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

Nice and clean and everything you need!

This was a great place for my husband and I to stay while on vacation for a week!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

14 Mar 2023

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

Nice place

Tidy and welcoming place.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hwaida H.

14 Mar 2023

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

Breath Taking Views and Location

Absolutely lovely. Everything exceeded our expectations. Will book again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

8 Nov 2022

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

Great for our Get-Away- Weekend

Very clean and simple, spacious, has everything you need. The whole process was seamless.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

15 Sept 2022

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

Highly recommend!!

We stay in a VRBO every year for scalloping season. The house has a super nice open kitchen and living room. The host is the best I've ever had at maintaining communication and making sure you're questions are answered promptly. Only problems we encountered were that most of the blinds didn't work which didn't bother us. Definitely a good place to stay if you're looking for a good vacation in or around Port St Joe!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with a short ride to the beach.

Owner was responsive, helpful and caring. The house was immaculate and we loved the open floor plan. She thought of everything a guest could possibly need and she has excellent taste. We loved the comfy furniture, beds and accessories. Kitchen is well stocked with beautiful dishes and lots of pans. Our dog loved the front and rear screened in porches. Parking spaces were good but sometimes difficult to back the boat in due to the traffic.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose J., Phenix City, Alabama

1 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Vacation Home!

As we drove up to the home, I knew I had rented a small piece of paradise for the week. The pictures don't capture the feeling of being at beach as the home does. We enjoyed our stay so much! We do cook on our family vacations and everything we needed including a grill was there to use. The bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas were decorated so nicely. We had an awesome vacation and hope to rent your home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

25 July 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We loved staying at this beautiful home on our family vacation. Karisa was so sweet to us and was very timely in her responses. The views from the home are breathtaking and it is conveniently located to the public beach access. There are so many essentials in the home that made our stay so much easier. We couldn’t have asked for more. Our family will cherish the memories we made in this home and on this trip for a lifetime!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

17 July 2022

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

Fun family trip

The minute we drove up to this property our family all knew this was going to be a great week. The house smelled and looked very clean when we walked in. Everyone had their own comfortable bed to sleep in. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking and eating meals together. The furniture in the living room was perfect for relaxing in the evening to watch movies.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

24 June 2022

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

Central location, clean, comfortable

The property was very clean, the location was centered perfect between restaurants and the state park. Restaurants all within 10 min. Can’t beat it. State park down on the cape had a beautiful beach to hang out on bay side. House was very spacious, A/C worked great. Furniture and beds were comfortable. Host was very responsive. Also Joe Mamas Kitchen in downtown was by far the best restaurant.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

16 June 2022

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

Family Fun.

The house was immaculate with plenty of bath snd beach towels. Complete kitchen with cookware. Loved the screened in porches.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

31 May 2022

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

Great location and extremely comfortable

The only down fall was someone prior to our arrival allowed their pet to pee and poop on porch. Dog hair on couch, in bathroom and on cushions. I keep my dog kenneled because I don’t want others dealing with this . The house was beautiful and for the majority of it clean. I was concerned someone may think my dog made a mess and I don’t function this way. I am very thankful for the opportunity to stay and for the beauty and location to things. Beds super comfortable. We had two days bad due to weather but certainly couldn’t blame anyone for this. Hopefully we will visit again soon. I promise this is not meant to be negative. We would certainly rent from these owners again. Just pray other pet owners would be more considerate of this beautiful property!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

18 May 2022

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

Perfect!

Karisa is an excellent host--from reaching out to let us know we could check in early, to providing a clean, comfortable place (complete with large screened porches) to come home to in the evenings We have made several trips from north Alabama to Port St. Joe recently due to family business, and this property is by far the most inviting, clean, and comfortable place we have found. We highly recommend this charming cottage which is near to downtown Port St. Joe as well as a short drive to the beach at Cape San Blas.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A., Denham Springs, LA

18 Apr 2022

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

As Advertised

This home is very spacious and met our needs perfectly. Centrally located to Port St Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass. The owner was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

11 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful house and so inviting. We wanted to move in. Most comfortable furniture in every room.

You will not be disappointed staying here. The living room furniture and the beds were the best in over twenty years of renting in the area. The sunsets from the front porch were awesome and the wildlife noises from the natural settings at night were mesmerizing. There is everything in the kitchen you need to cook whatever you desire and it was just an awesome experience. Thank you Karissa for sharing your house and being an awesome host!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

19 Mar 2022

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Feels very homey

We were really pleased with everything! The owners have everything there that you need, including beach towels to use! It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable! The owner was very easy to communicate with and even gave us suggestions. One of things we enjoyed was that is wasn’t in the busy area, other than being on the highway which made for a little noise. That is a tiny thing compared to how nice it was! I would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

8 Mar 2022

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

Amazing stay!

We had an amazing stay at this perfect little spot in St. Joe Bay! The house was clean and had everything you could possibly need for your stay! The welcome booklet was super informative and was spot on with recommendations. The views of the sunset are fantastic from the front porch! The back porch is quiet and peaceful and gets great morning sunshine. It is on a rather busy road and if traffic noise is an issue for you, you may want to bring a white noise machine or something. It didn’t bother us at all and the location was so convenient. 5 minutes from a gorgeous beach and 15 minutes from town where restaurants and shopping are great. We will definitely be returning to this gem of a house in this beautiful town!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

22 Feb 2022

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Excellent House

Beautiful home, well stocked, clean and very comfortable indoors and out. Owners are accommodating and quick to reply to any question!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

15 Sept 2021

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

Scallop season

Great location to stay and a lovely house

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

30 Aug 2021

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2021 Scalloping trip

Perfect place for our annual scalloping trip. 5 of us with 2 boats. Awesome charcoal grill to cook our catch, kitchen is well equipped to cook.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

1 Aug 2021

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

Loved it!

The house is very clean with plenty of space! Very close to the Cape and the boat ramp!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Katie P.

29 July 2021

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

Beautiful House in cool beach town

Overall, this house was very clean and comfortable to stay in. Kitchen supplies were plentiful and cool outdoor screen porches. Beach access is about 2 minutes away for one beach and 10 minutes for the other in Cape San Blas (which is the most amazing beach) Extremely pet friendly. One thing I will caution about is this house is located on a busy highway so it is loud outside and there is no fence if you have pets. Overall though our experience was awesome and this is a great house to stay at.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karisa Holbrook

Hello! We are Karisa and Chris Holbrook and we are so excited for your interest in our home at our happiest place! We currently live full-time in Centreville, Alabama, but would love to relocate to Port St. Joe in the future. We have been married for a little over a year and it has been a year full of adventure! Some of our sweetest memories together have been on The Forgotten Coast. Port St. Joe is one if the most special and unique places we have ever had the pleasure of loving. I, Karisa, have been vacationing here since I was a little girl and Chris started coming down when we started dating. Chris has never been a "beach person," but he was sold out to Port St. Joe his first visit! We agree that there is no other beach experience like the one you get here. Kip, our golden retriever, also had a major life change with his first visit! He will lay at the front door and cry until we take him to the beach! He is just like his mama:) It has been a long-time dream of ours to own a home here and in 2021 our dream came true! Our prayer is that our home will bring you as much joy as it has brought us. We hope the simplicity of our home and town will help to provide you with a peaceful escape from the crazy world we are living in. We know that memories and time with your family are something that can never be replaced and we hope that you find yourself making plenty of priceless memories here.
We hope you enjoy your visit to The Forgotten Coast!
God Bless!

Why they chose this property

We have been eyeing the location where our home is every time we go down to Port St. Joe! Every time we would drive by we would always say "that would be the perfect spot to have a house!" We think our place is in a perfect location. It is right in the middle of everything that we love to do!

What makes this property unique

The views of the sunset from the front porch are untouchable. It's such a beautiful sight to see the sun go down over the water peeking through the old Florida foliage. Picture Perfect!