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Quaint Forgotten Coast Living

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Forgotten Coast Living

Relax! You have just found your perfect and charming vacation paradise home, which is more than a regular vacation rental. Welcome to our unique old historic newly remodeled Florida cottage that is tastefully decorated and fully furnished with all the comforts of home. This home is magnificent and spacious, perfect for family retreats, gatherings, couples just looking for a private getaway, or friends looking just to connect and have fun. This home is stocked with all the amenities necessary to entertain and just to be able to sit back and enjoy Florida’s Forgotten Coast nestled within the streets of a private neighborhood.
This home is full of character and charm. The flooring throughout the house is original tongue and groove hardwood flooring. The bathrooms are full baths with tile flooring. The kitchen is bright and comfortable and contains granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped for your cooking and entertaining needs. The bar seats 6 along with the dining area seating 4. We have three beautifully decorated bedrooms with spacious closets and two updated bathrooms. This home has a delightful open floor plan with a large kitchen, den and dining room being equipped with everything you may need. It will comfortable sleep 10, with one bedroom being a luxurious bunk room that will sleep 8 comfortable. Our home is equipped with three smart televisions and DVD-Blue ray players. We have a 55 inch in the Den/Kitchen/Dining area, a 42 inch in the living area and 39 inch in the Bunk room for everyone to enjoy their favorite programs. Books, board games, videos are also provided. The laundry room includes a full sized stackable washer and dryer along with an iron and ironing board. All linens, kitchen utensils, small appliances, Wi-Fi, and internet is also available. Child friendly amenities are available free of charge including high chairs, booster chairs and cribs available at your request. Golf carts canoes, kayaks, horseback riding can be rented at nearby establishments if you are interested.
This vacation home has a private fenced in back yard with a lush and shady yard with fruit trees, an outdoor fire pit complete with benches, wood porch swing, an outdoor charcoal grill, all perfect for your entertainment. Our gravel lane is suitable for additional parking for cars and boats that offers space to park and feel that your boat is safe. Yes, you have plenty of space to park and clean your boat! You also have easy access for boat and trailer maneuvering! The driveway goes from the front of the house to the back alley with plenty of room. We have created a large and lighted back porch which wraps around the entire back portion of the house, allowing for ample space for your whole family or group to gather, enjoy and relax.
This paradise home is located within minutes and walking distance of fine dining, great shopping, dancing and other entertainment. It offers something for every family member whether it be swimming, sun bathing, picnicking, boating. bird watching, canoeing, bicycling, kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, crabbing, and of course fishing.
So, take the time to unwind, leave the grid lock and stress behind and come meet us to enjoy the wonders of the forgotten coast that promises you memories of peaceful white beaches, beautiful breath taking sunrise/sunsets, peaceful sounds of the ocean, adventurous seashell collecting and the adventure of catching a lot of fish. You will have a feeling of happiness and comfort when you leave. All you need to bring is your swimsuit and plenty of sunscreen.

Property manager

David & Debbie Griswold

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
There are kennels located close by.
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Downtown Port St. Joe, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. 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

  • Port Saint Joe City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Raw Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Forgotten Coast Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Forgotten Coast Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Forgotten Coast Living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Forgotten Coast Living located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Port Saint Joe City Hall, Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. George Core Park and Gulf County Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Port St. Joe Vacation

House was clean and very well stocked. There was plenty of room for parking. It was convenient to everything in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Clean & Great location

Stay and experience was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Perfect House for Larger Family

The house was in excellent condition and had plenty of space for my family of seven. The beds were extremely comfortable. Debbie and David were very polite and responded almost immediately to any questions we had. We would certainly stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernie R.

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

My New Top Vacation Spot in My Top List for No-nonsense Relaxation and Quality Family Fun

Most vacation spots are distracting! On that basis, we really enjoyed Port St. Joe and surrounding areas for some quality laid- back relaxation from our typical hectic schedules. This property was a pleasant surprise - the house is a lot larger than what you see in the photos. The open lay-out was convenient for a large family gathering - never had this much fun playing games with our adult nephews and children in a very long time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent would definitely recommend

Me and my family have been vacationing in Port St. Joe for multiple years. Camping and different rental properties. Staying at this location was probably the easiest nicest and most relaxing so for. We will be staying here again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Perfect Get Away Home

This home was well stocked with things we needed including towels, bed linens, and kitchen essentials. Was impressed by the cleanliness and the host’s communication! Great home away from home. Made the stay easy and fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes P.

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

Great place to stay for our fishing trip

Everything was perfect. Met the homeowner and she was so helpful and friendly. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

Nice home in a convenient location

Our family of 11 was comfortable and enjoyed the big kitchen together. We loved the back deck as well. The beds were soft and comfy!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darin F.

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

Fourth of July

The white house has everything you need for a great vacation!!! The game room for the kids is amazing. We loved our stay and will definitely be back to stay. The house was super clean which is a BIG deal to us. Thanks for a great stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Two days of fishing

This property turned out to be perfect for six guys doing a couple days of charter fishing, would definitely rent here again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Perfect for our crew!

We loved the location and the backyard was perfect. Thanks for making our short visit in PSJ pleasant. Sleeping arrangements worked well as we had 3 couple & 2 teens. We enjoyed our evenings around the fire pit. I'm sure we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Amazing vacation home!

David and Debbie were wonderful working with us and making sure that we were checked in and had everything we needed! The house itself is amazing! We were there for my son’s wedding and the house offered a convenient location for everything! We will definitely be back when we have more time to relax and enjoy the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

A really neat house.

David and Debbie are the best you could ever rent from. Always there to help. Their house is really nice inside and is very clean. We have been twice and will be returning when possible. Thanks guys. Always enjoyable meeting good folks like you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Modern, spacious and clean. Lots of room to relax, spread out. We had our family visit . Super !

Beautiful area. Friendly. We could walk our dog along the Port Trail, beaches and neighborhood. Restaurants were good. Took day trips to Cape San Blais, Indian Pass, Apalachicola, St George Island, East Point, Carrabell, St Marks NWR. Dog and car friendly. Quiet vacation spot. Owners pleasant and responsive. Beaches outstanding!!
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Perfect family vacation home

This house was perfect for my husband and I, our 4 kids and my inlaws. We loved the backyard and fire pit area and the kitchen and living room set up was perfect! We'd definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Great get away

Excellent house......Comfortable & the Owners were great to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Great Stay!!!

This place is comfortable, well equipped and in a good location. The owner's are fantastic and really want there renters to have a great visit. They make it a point to meet the renters which we appreciated. Cant go wrong here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Conveniently located, spacious home

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The home was spacious and comfortable, equipped with everything we needed for our 4th of July week stay. The kitchen and outside space in particular were large - great areas to have family gather for a meal. Debbie and David were wonderful to us as well. Very prompt and friendly with all communication. This will be our number one pick to stay when we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Perfect Place for Large Families

Our 2 families stayed at the "Whitehouse" over 4th of July weekend and loved it. Both families are large and the home was spacious and open enough that we didn't feel crowded. The bunk room was perfect for all our younger kids to share. The owners have done a great job updating this home with personal touches, while maintaining the home's original charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Great

It was a pleasure staying in your home. The place is cozy and brought our family together for a few days to enjoy each other's company. It was in a great spot...we had a great time at the beach as well. The house really makes you feel at home. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Cool Little Bungalo in the Heart of PSJ

My wife and our little furry friend visit PSJ/Cape San Blas/Mexico Beach at least once a year, somethimes twice, for the past 10 years. We have stayed on the beach, on the bay and this year in the heart of PSJ. We were a little reluctant to book an accomodation that was not waterside but decided to give this bungalo a go as we bring our boat with us to PSJ and would be on the water most of the day anyway. We could tell that it was recently remodeled and looked pretty nice on the website. Upon our arrival we were pleasanly surprised to find that David and Debbie had really turned this home into something more than we expected. Many, many personal touches have been added to this home and it was a cute as it could be. From the expansive kitchen combined with a large TV room with an exceptionaly large LCD screen, hardwood floors throughout, comfy beds and plenty of comfortable couches and chairs, this place is all anyone would need for a week or two in PSJ. The kitchen is stocked as well as any you can find and appliances shiny new and top quality. After our host David walked us through the house, we walked out back onto a huge wooden deck that overlooked a large fenced back yeard complete with a fire pit and sturdy double swing. Daisy, our furry friend had plenty of room to run around and sniff till her hearts content. The various and abundant lighting options on the back made for great evenings star watching while sipping our favorite beverages. The drive through driveway form the street to the back alley made managing our boat/trailer very easy. This was very important to us. All in all, this place will be hard to beat for a house in town. The only negatives were an internet/TV disruption from a previous storm for a few days, but the owners David and Debbie made this right by us without any request from us what so ever. These are good Florida people and we enjoyed meeting them. Oh yea, the grill in the backyard was a little rusty, you might wat to give that a good cleaning. Other than these two minor things, this place is top notch. For those reading this trying to make a decision, we really liked it. I think you will as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by David & Debbie Griswold

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Our family reside approximately 1 hour from Port St. Joe (PSJ) and we consider this area our home away from home. Our family has been going to Port St. Joe since 2004 and have delighted in watching our children grow up and thoroughly enjoy themselves while on mini vacations. With Port St. Joe being so close our family tries to visit at least 3 times a month and spend long weekends in the area. We have found the area to be very quite and peaceful. This gives us time to relax after working hard during the week. We will take our boat out and fish as much as we can and enjoy the peacefulness of St. Joe Bay and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

We purchased and renovated this house because it was in a great location to the amenities of PSJ and to give other families the opportunity to experience the fond memories our family has been able to experience in PSJ. Our family has done what most others do and rent a place to have a peaceful getaway. When we realized we loved the area and its unique charm, we decided it was time to start planting roots and giving the same opportunity to others like we have experienced. After you have visited for the first time you will understand why we fell in love with this area.

Languages:

English