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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 13491 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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Port St. Joe, FL

Money Bayou10 min walk
Port St. Joe Beach18 min walk
Indian Pass Beach9 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

About this property

Explore The Porches, a roomy beachfront haven, equipped to comfortably house 13 guests in 5 bedrooms, each featuring a private bathroom. This luxurious getaway boasts two expansive living spaces, an elevator, and a private pool situated along a quiet stretch of beach.

THE SPACE
- Verandas on two levels, equipped with outdoor furniture.
- Gas grill and private beach boardwalk for convenient beach access.
- Two living areas, one equipped with a game table and a large TV.
- Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an extra prep sink in the main kitchen.
- Large central islands and a standalone ice maker in each of the two full kitchens.
- The dining area offers a table for 8 and additional seating for 8 at the kitchen island.

LAYOUT:

1st Floor
- Parking for 7-9 Cars with room for boat parking
- Gas grill
- Private Gulf-front Pool ~ 20 x 16.5
- Private beach boardwalk
- Exterior access to all levels
- Entry with electronic lock into the foyer
- Elevator ~ services all floors

2nd Floor
- Second living area with game table and large-screen TV
- Second full kitchen
- All bedrooms have private access to the wrap-around verandas.
- King Gulf-front bedroom with en suite
- 2nd King Gulf-front bedroom with en suite
- King street-side bedroom with en suite
- Street-side bedroom has 1 Queen and 2 Twins with en suite

3rd Floor
- Expansive great room with sweeping Gulf views
- Numerous access points to the veranda
- Two separate seating areas
- Dining for 8 at the table, seating for 8 at the island
- Main kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances
- Stand-alone ice maker and Prep sink
- Office area with a daybed that can sleep 1
- Half bath
- Full laundry facilities
- Large King Gulf-front Master bedroom
- U-shaped Master bath with twin vanities, shower, and soaking tub

This Home Accommodates 13.

Bed Count: 4 King x 1 Queen x 3 Twin.

This home does allow pets for an additional fee. Please check with us on size and number limits for pets. No events are allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or that require a chaperone, and we strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters.

Elevators come at no additional cost and may be used throughout your stay. Please be aware that due to the extremely sensitive nature of residential elevators, this amenity can break down. If you receive any issues during your stay, this will be addressed as quickly as possible, however, our remote beach location may cause delay and this amenity cannot be considered a guarantee.

Property manager

Cape and Coast Vacation Rentals, LLC

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

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 holiday home is on 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 Money Bayou and Port St. Joe Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

Money Bayou - 10 min walk
Port St. Joe Beach - 18 min walk
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 8 min drive
Beach - 8 min drive
Indian Pass Beach - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Scallop Republic - ‬3 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬11 min drive
‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only 3 summer weeks left at reduced pricing! Call or inquire now! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only 3 summer weeks left at reduced pricing! Call or inquire now!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only 3 summer weeks left at reduced pricing! Call or inquire now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Only 3 summer weeks left at reduced pricing! Call or inquire now! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Money Bayou and Port St. Joe Beach. Indian Pass Beach and St Joseph Bay Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

20 May 2023

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

Perfect in every way!

This was our second visit at The Porches, and it is everything you could wish for. It’s not only beautiful, it’s comfortable. We bring our adult children and our grands along with our nanny. There were eight adults and three children. We love that the master suite is located on the top floor along with the main living area and kitchen. The young adults have their own living area when they need a little space. All of the bedrooms are comfortable as well as the living areas. The porches are very roomy with comfortable chairs. I love the elevator, and it’s especially helpful when loading and unloading your vehicles. The pool was perfect with its splash pad for the little one. The house was very clean with a well stocked kitchen. Our boys bring their boat and fish daily. The cleaning station on the ground floor is quite handy, and the parking was great! I just can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

25 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful !

The reatal was was exactly as decribed. No disappointments. Plenty of room for ten of us. Beautiful home on a uncrowed beach. We enjoyed every breakfast and sunset drinks on the porches. We have been vacationing at least one week a year on the gulf coast the last ten years. This home and the beach area has become our family favorite. One issue only. There was a leak under one of the kitchen sinks. We contacted the maintenance and a person showed up soon after to repair it. There was plenty of cookware and utensils. Ice machine was awesome . Pool was great for our 2 year old grandson . We highly recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S., Cincinnati

20 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful home! We loved it!!

This was a beautiful home and we loved it. We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Carole C.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Regrets.

Laundry facilities did not work. Could not wash and dry anything all week. Pool never cleaned. Reported an infestation of bats!! All we got was...sorry, we'll take care of this. Poor management! A follow-up is requested with the owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

27 July 2022

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

Poarches, Port St. Joe FL,16-23 July

Wonderful house, on the beach. All the amenities. Would go there again. Property manager staff very responsive. Offer the following comments: >MBR shower calk coming loose, some mold/mildew, floor very slick. >Torrential rains on Wednesday left 16 inches of water in driveway; impassable for about 36 hours in a car. Suggest owner clear path to street next door, install a gate with lock/key for emergency use. >would be nice to have a notebook with how to operate things, location of things, details on trash pickup, etc. Include emergency numbers, nearest medical facility, etc. >

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

22 May 2022

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

Paradise

The Porches was the perfect place for our family vacation. The home was beautiful. It had everything we needed and the furnishings were extremely comfortable. There was more than enough room for all of us. The porches were an added bonus as well as the pool. The beach was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy D., Austin TX USA

19 Mar 2022

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

The Porches

Property Management does a good job of helping with issues. The home needs a few minor repairs, but overall the property is lovely. A beautiful home to share with our family this past week.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W., United States

11 Oct 2021

Porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful vacation! House was perfect for my family and everyone thought it was one of the best places we have stayed. We especially loved how close the house was to the beach. Everyone wants to come again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

21 Sept 2021

Lambert Family Vacation 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Porches Beach Home (which sits right on the Beach) was perfect for our family vacation. It is a Beautiful house with high ceilings and spacious rooms. The lay out was perfect and there is plenty of space if someone needed quiet time. The 2 kitchens came in handy, as we always bring most of our groceries for the week. The elevator allowed my parents to move from floor to floor with ease and it was perfect for transporting luggage and groceries. The wrap around porches were awesome, and the one on the main level (which has two large tables) made it possible for all of us to eat together and enjoy the beach and sunset at dinner. While we are normally not pool people .. we did take advantage of having one, as it was a nice break from the beach. We all kept raving about the entire design of the place .. and we are all hoping to make it back to ... The Porches!!

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8/10 Good

Holly F., Newnan, Georgia

7 Sept 2021

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay in The Porches. There were 6 of us and had plenty of space to have quiet time when needed. We were in the home when Ida decided to visit so we ended up having a lot of time indoors. Though the house was amazing, the beach in front of the home leaves much to be desired. Others had mentioned the run off that spills into the ocean about 5 houses down, I didn't give it much thought upon booking the house. I was very disappointed as this made the beach unusable ALL but 2 days. If having a clear, swimmable beach is important to you, you may want to keep this in mind. The home is beautiful and has EVERYTHING you could possibly need. The pool is very nice, we enjoyed the time we spent in the pool.

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10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

30 Aug 2021

The Porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. It was by far the nicest place we have stayed in. We had some issues with the elevator but he had it fixed by Monday. The jacuzzi tub was wonderful but it tended to trip out sometimes. But we still used it. My granddaughters loved it. We will definitely come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

21 Aug 2021

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

Life on The Porches

Our entire family stayed at The Porches, including nine adults and three children. Each family had their own bedroom and bath, with ample gathering areas. The pool is oceanfront, and a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Someone was constantly enjoying the view from the wraparound porches. Perfect name for the house! The only thing bad I can say, is the grading of the driveway. Tropical storm Fred hit on Monday, and we could not use the driveway from then, on. It was still under water when we left on Saturday. Luckily, the neighbors were nice enough to offer theirs. The standing water also increased the mosquitoes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

9 Aug 2021

Porches review - 8/2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a wonderful house with beautiful views on the ocean. Substantial seating available and the pool and beach access were great. The space was laid out in very well. The bedrooms on the second floor were separated by the family room and closed off by picket doors which helped with noice and privacy. One minor annoyance was very slow internet and that the ocean was dirty due to a close by inlet. However, the house and ocean views were wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

5 June 2021

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

View from the Porches

The view is spectacular from either porch. Only a few steps to the Soft white Sandy Beach. Enjoyed our 2021 Family Vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne A., Duluth, GA

29 May 2021

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

Awesome Trip!

This home is beautiful! The pictures don’t do it justice. We had 4 couples and three children and a dog. Perfect number of rooms/bathrooms. The kitchen was the most well stocked kitchen I have ever seen at any rental property we have stayed. Management was very receiving. We had a WONDERFUL vacation at this house!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann S.

24 May 2021

The Porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another Wonderful vacation at The Porches. This was our second year staying here and we thoroughly love this house. This year we did have a few minor issues - the elevator wasn't working when we arrived, but after we called it was fixed quickly. The ice maker also wasn't working and it wasn't fixed that week, but it was fine because we just ran and grabbed some bags of ice and we were fine for the week. We will be back in 2022 for sure!

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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

24 May 2021

Summer 2021 at the Porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first trip to St. Joe. The house was AMAZING! The house was very clean and the rental comapny was excellent to work with. There was 12 of us staying in the house and there was plenty of room for us all. Even though we couldn't play in the ocean (due to the rip current that week) we still made the best of it. The pool was a great bonus. The area is not commercialized at all. If you are looking for a quiet getaway I would highly recommend. If you have young kiddos that like to get out and do lots of activities I would recommend someplace else. We will definitely be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

17 May 2021

Great House to Vacation in

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cape and Coast was very easy to work with and answered all questions. The House was really nice and very well stocked. Would definitely rent again.

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10/10 Excellent

David G.

30 Nov 2020

Just the spot to relax!!

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10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann S.

19 Nov 2020

The Porches

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Myself and 3 other women stayed at The Porches in August 2020 and absolutely loved it! So much in fact, that we have already booked it again for May 2021! It has everything that you need. Yes, it was a large for only 4 people, but that provided us all with plenty of space for quiet and solo relaxation when desired. There isn't a bad bedroom in the house, the porches are beyond awesome and having a pool on the beach side and being able to see the ocean from the pool was dreamy.

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10/10 Excellent

Mary-Alice B.

2 Nov 2020

An amazing property

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

13 Oct 2020

The Porches

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8/10 Good

Patrick S.

7 Oct 2020

Great place but drive way can flood

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There is little to say that is wrong with this property. The house is tastefully well furnished, spacious and well planned. To use my big words... it's really nice! Minor issues are hard to close sliding doors and ocean side blinds need repair or replacement; never-the-less, The Porches is a great place to stay.... unless heavy rains are in your forecast. BE AWARE: In the event that heavy rain occurs, the drive way that crosses the front lot to the property is likely to go underwater as it serves as the low point for all water that falls on the adjacent cul-de-sac. The depth of the water will vary depending on the amount of rain and current ground saturation. Owners of low riding cars should monitor the weather and may opt to park at the head of the drive along highway should heavy rains be forecast. To give you some background, Hurricane Sally made land fall to the west in AL but it still dumped 10 to 12" inches of rain in Gulf county. 10 days post Hurricane Sally (the day of our arrival), we barely noticed a small puddle crossing the driveway so no worries but it rained hard (maybe 2 to 3") on our first night thus the next morning, "The Porches" had become "The Island". A very nice island but never-the-less marooned by 20 to 24" deep water on the drive. Thankfully the property manager arranged for a roll-away truck that ferried our cars to park along the road but I must say that we lost a day of leisure to one of worry and 3 inconvenienced days of hand carrying groceries from the road to the house via the eastern neighbor’s driveway/yard. The water was down to about 4 to 6" on the day of checkout. @The owner... appreciate your taste.. enjoyed your book selections and art; consider securing the Woodie original. Roll Tide! ;-)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

30 Aug 2020

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

The property was beautiful. Had a minor issue, but was taken care of promptly. Highly recommend!!

Very smooth experience overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

23 Aug 2020

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

Awesome view, awesome house

We loved the privacy of the beach, the pool on the beach side of house and the house. It was well stocked and comfortable. We had a few minor issues, but management responded quickly and efficiently. The beach is amazing and we loved watching all the dolphins off the shore. We hope to return again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020