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Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room

Minutes from beautiful Windmark beach, Saint Joe Beach, Mexico Beach and historic downtown Port Saint Joe. Close to excellent restaurants, shopping district full of gorgeous boutiques and natural beauty including state parks. This house has everything for the whole family to feel at home. Located in gated community with two pools, hot tub, and small fitness center.

Turtle Inn is a family-friendly 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. Two screened-in porches to enjoy outdoor living. The two bedrooms are located upstairs each with their own private full bathroom. Large kitchen with newer appliances and beautiful quartz countertops. Spacious living area with an oversized comfy couch! Electric car charging hook up, recharge your vehicle while you relax.

We offer weekly and monthly discount rates. We also offer services in Spanish and French. The “Forgotten Coast” is known for its peace and tranquility and is a wonderful place for a beach vacation

Property manager

Willie Ward
Premier Host

Languages

French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is near the beach. Port St. Joe Marina and St Joseph Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 37 min drive - 37.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from sandy beaches. In gated community with pools, hot tub, fitness room located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Windmark Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port St. Joe Marina. George Core Park and Gulf County Welcome Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

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

Quick Getaway

Neat and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Been here twice this year, great place

Very nice place to spend relaxing time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Sping break 2025

We absolutely loved everything. So close to the bay and beach. You can literally see th3 water from the porch. Very quiet with pools and a hot tub. I wouldn't change a thing about our stay. 5 stars across the board.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Terrific Turtle Inn

Charming little cottage. Very clean and well-equipped. Enjoyed our time there. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Vacation

My husband and I were very pleased with our accommodations. The location of the cottage was perfect. We had great access to the beaches. Hot tub and pools were very nice. I would suggest an upgrade in the towels and washcloths. What we had was fair. It would have been nice to have access to more towels. We also did not have access to any extra kleenex, paper towels, trash bags. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

50th anniversary yri0

Totally enjoyed the cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great

House, neighborhood, pools were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring get away

Property was just as listed
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Barefoot Cottages getaway

Relaxing week stay. Cottage was just as advertized. Enjoyed several afternoons by the smaller pool. Explored areas to the north and south, perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

July 4 2024

Hoping for another visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawne D.

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

Girls Night

Last minute trip to beautiful Port St. Joe for a night. Very nice and quiet, convenient to restaurants in the area. Close to the beach. Always love this area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Enjoyable

The property was clean. Not really close to anything. There were ants. It was nice overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

What a Great Time

Everything was as it was described in the Listing. Willie was there to answer any questions we had. Easy check in, very clean. Great location. Pool right outside building. Everything worked as it should and we had plenty of room. Only thing is it would have been good to have a baby gate and maybe an iron.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Turtle Inn

Cute cottage nestled in the palm trees! Convenient to downtown Port St Joe. Two minute drive to Windmark Beach, five minute drive to Mexico Beach. There are two pools on the property. This cottage is closer to the smaller pool however a long walk or very short drive and you are at the larger pool area. If you have pets this is the best place to stay because of all the additional walking area for pets. The screened in decks were amazing for reading and enjoying the night bug free! The beds were very comfortable and the cottage was clean. I see a bathroom renovation in my future because the showers were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Wilson S.

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

Great location but uncomfortable furniture

While the location is great, the furnishings of the cottage left much to be desired. The master bedroom had a soft bed. The living room had low squishy sectional sofa that was difficult to get off of. We brought in two chairs from the front porch -- while they were high enough, they were uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Turtle Inn at Barefoot Cottages

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Barefoot Cottages in early October. The weather was perfect and the Turtle Inn cottage did not disappoint. Our stay was very comfortable. Breakfast on the screened in porch was a favorite. We were able to relax there and WindMark beach was a close drive. We thoroughly enjoyed the shops and restaurants in Port St Joe. We also drove to Mexico beach and enjoyed the Shipwreck restaurant there. Apalachicola was only a half hour away. We loved the shops and fine dining at The Owl Cafe. We would definitely return to Port St Joe. This was our second time at Barefoot Cottages and we like the trails throughout the property for our miniature dachshund.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Willie Ward

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As a native of the "Forgotten Coast", I know how beautiful and enjoyable this area can be. I worked in the veterinary field for many years and now I have ventured into the world of short term rentals. My goal is to provide you with the best experience possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me to ask any questions regarding my properties or local attractions. I have spent so much time on this wonderful coastline and made wonderful memories. I am happy to be able to share a little piece of paradise with you!

Languages:

French, Spanish

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