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Smart TV, books
On the beach
Dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81620 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Pass, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Money Bayou
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located within a 5-minute walk of St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Port St. Joe Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Money Bayou - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 39 min drive - 26.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Key - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8

A $250 credit toward any amount of Beach Gear is available for this home. When you book Turtle Watch, you can now get Beach Gear delivered directly to the home. All you need to do is select your Gear, and we'll have it delivered to you the day of your arrival! This offer applies for 3-14 night reservations only.


Turtle Watch is just steps from the gorgeous and secluded beaches. Enjoy the private boardwalk leading down to your own piece of paradise as this part of the beach is never crowded!


This is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2 very large decks overlooking the ocean. On the first floor of the home you will find all 3 bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed and it's own doors leading to the deck. Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed and a full bathroom which also looks out towards the ocean. Bedroom #3 has 2 sets of twin/twin bunks. There is also another full bath on this floor.


On the second level of the home you will find a large, open and very comfy living area. The best part are all of the doors leading out to the second deck and providing gorgeous views from anywhere in the room. There is a living area with plenty of books to read, a dining area that sits 8 and a bar in the kitchen that will sit an additional 4 people. The kitchen is equipped with all essential cooking supplies and appliances.


This home is on the stretch of beach off of C-30. It is in a very nice and family friendly neighborhood and is less than a mile from the turn off to Indian Pass Road. Very close to the famous restaurant, The Raw Bar!


Please come and stay at our lovely gulf front home. The dolphins are awaiting, the birds calling and who knows maybe you will get to Turtle Watch!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe, a short 12-minute walk from Port St. Joe Beach and also 4 minutes on foot from St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. You'll also find Indian Pass Beach and Money Bayou within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house with some featuring a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8?

Yes, every house at Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 comes with a patio.

Beach Front, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stacie C.

Great vacation spot without the crowds

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 enjoyed our stay and this is a great vacation spot without the crowds. Also loved that the home and beach is dog friendly. The only issue which is nothing to do with the home is the biting flies got us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Turtle Watch was perfect for our family

Turtle Watch is the perfect beach house. There are a few little things that need repair, but overall in great condition. We loved being on the beach. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the big dining room table. There was enough space for our puzzle and for eating. Beds were comfortable and the porch outside was so nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Laid Back

Beautiful views, low key, away from everything. Just what we look for in a Vacation at the beach. Tarpon, red fish , manatee, fresh shrimp from the beach ,a passing bear now and again and great neighbors. What more can you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 place was perfect for our family of 5 and pets. The Property Management team was the best! We hope to return each year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Turtle Watch ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

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: Beautiful home! Perfect perfect perfect location! Amazing place for family time! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Review of Turtle Watch

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: Coastal Joe Rental company is very professional,friendly and very courteous. They always return my calls in a timely manner and answer all my questions. They are a pleasure to work with. Thanks for a great week and we will be back next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Vacation Rental

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: Coastal Joe is very easy to deal with. We love Turtle Watch location and we know what we are getting when we rent it. Close to restaurants and activities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Awesome days and evenings

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: Front the time we walked through the front door we loved everything about this beach front house! The living room was furnished with a comfy sofa and the kitchen was large with everything we needed! Comfy bedrooms and nice bathrooms not to mention an amazing views from the double decker porches! We most certain will return for another fantastic week!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Spring Break Escape

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our spring break at Turtle Watch, morning walks right on the beach, coffee on the deck watching the waves, afternoon travels to Port St Joe, Cape San Blas, and Apalachicola, swimming and enjoying the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

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

Superb!

The place was nice and the location was too! The staff at the rental management firm was expedient and understanding. The stairs were a lot of up and down but that’s to be expected in a beachfront home due to threats from storm surge. We fished and played in the surf and enjoyed all of it. It’s not far from the state park and Indian pass isn’t too far away either. PSJ is right up the road so anything you could need is there. There were four bunk beds and two queen or full size beds, I think they were queens. I’m ready to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruno F.

We loved Turtle Watch

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: Great place to stay with wonderful views, and everything we needed. The only problem with this place is the stairs leading to the walkway to the beach. The first step is way too tall (need to add another step for us old people), and the branches of the palm tree completely block the stairs going down, making it impossible to pass without walking through thick palms. Other than that - perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruno F.

We loved Turtle Watch

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: Great place to stay with wonderful views, and everything we needed. The only problem with this place is the stairs leading to the walkway to the beach. The first step is way too tall (need to add another step for us old people), and the branches of the palm tree completely block the stairs going down, making it impossible to pass without walking through thick palms. Other than that - perfect!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Keith J.

Find Somewhere Else

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good - Clean, beds okayNot so good - Toaster broken, dishwasher doesn’t dry well, a/c in living area went out, the grill is old, rusty and useless, the outside of the house is covered in mildew. There’s more, but why bother...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Amazing beachfront views!

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: The house was perfectly clean and smelled fresh. The views from all the windows in the living space especially were spectacular. We loved being able to walk straight out onto the beach from the house. Being able to bring our pup with us was a huge benefit. He settled right in to the house and loved the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed - I actually have never seen a rental with so many dishes, glasses and mugs! The bed was comfortable. The towels were thick and plush! I would stay in this unit again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kathy r.

Spectacular views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay at Turtle Watch! The views were spectacular! However, I do not think I would return to this property, as there are 35 steps from the driveway to the kitchen/ family room which is oddly on the second floor. Also, the scum at the bottom of the dishwasher made it unusable. The dishes were covered in scum after running the dishwasher.i called the property management to report this and nobody ever came out to check on it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Turtle Watch Review

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: One issue we had was no working grill. When we called Coastal Joe, they did send someone out to look at it. We were told it could not be fixed and would have to be replaced. When we called the next day, we were told the owner would not approve the replacement. This is not an acceptable response but luckily we were able to work around the issue and still eat the meals we planned. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Turtle Watch Review

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: One issue we had was no working grill. When we called Coastal Joe, they did send someone out to look at it. We were told it could not be fixed and would have to be replaced. When we called the next day, we were told the owner would not approve the replacement. This is not an acceptable response but luckily we were able to work around the issue and still eat the meals we planned. Thank you
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs work

Beach front was great, but that was it. House had horrible musty smell, carpets and rug was pretty bad (we made sure to always wear shoes and placed nothing on them), internet was ok as long as only one device on it. Overall, we chose to not spend time inside other than to sleep. When we did we’d end up with headaches. Might be because they sprayed for pests on the day of arrival which seemed odd. We have no idea how long before we got there that occurred but if we spent time in the house we both ended up with nasty headaches. I would search elsewhere if I was considering this rental. We won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

kelly g.

Good house, needs updates

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is good, but needs a new grill because the old one is full of rest and will only work if you risk a fire hazard by sticking a lighter down into the grates. All of the rugs have large stains on them. The living room needs another couch, The chairs and there are not comfortable for watching a movie. The kitchen sink desperately needs a garbage disposal. The master bedroom could seriously use a dresser to put clothes in so you don’t have to live out of your suitcase. Also all the front doors need to be replaced because they will pop open even when locked.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

Meredith Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home with perfect oceanfront location. LOTS OF STAIRS INSIDE! Stairs to door, immediate flights of stairs to first floor, which is the bedrooms! Another set of stairs to upstairs which is Kitchen and living area. Decks and views are great with access from bedrooms. We had issue with garbage. Previous renters left can full. At night a critter would dump over, and we had to clean up. Office said someone would come out and change out cans, but they never did. We kept our garbage inside a closet because we had nowhere to put it. Air unit on first level leaks from ceiling. They sent repair people who basically bandaided the issue and it started leaking again. Air repair also took batteries out of thermostats and we had to replace with remote batteries. We are frequent renters with Coastal and this is the FIRST time we have ever had these issues.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Carrollton, GA

Too Short

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: I was extremely pleased with the Staff at Coastal Joe.We were booked the week Helene came to visit and were forced to evacuate.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

kelly g.

Good house, needs updates

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is good, but needs a new grill because the old one is full of rest and will only work if you risk a fire hazard by sticking a lighter down into the grates. All of the rugs have large stains on them. The living room needs another couch, The chairs and there are not comfortable for watching a movie. The kitchen sink desperately needs a garbage disposal. The master bedroom could seriously use a dresser to put clothes in so you don’t have to live out of your suitcase. Also all the front doors need to be replaced because they will pop open even when locked.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Right on the Beach!

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: Turtle Watch is located directly on the beach! The views from the deck are gorgeous with 180-degree view of the Gulf! We saw dolphins swim by most days. The home was clean and well equipped.Kitchen had everything we needed. Master bath was beautiful. Coastal Joe was very responsive when we had a minor issue with the ac. Be aware that the living quarters are on the top floor. It is 2 flights from the carport to the living area. The stairs are a bit tight for those who might have challenges with stairs. This was our first trip to the Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas are, but we plan to return. Clean beaches and tasty seafood restaurants abound!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philip N.

Great location, house needs work

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It has been our second year we stayed at turtle watch, its a lovely location perfect for a beach getaway. Although our vacation was fantastic it was a little disappointing that the house was not cleaned as expected upon arrival. We vacuumed it three times and it was full of dog hair and dirt. The furniture and carpets are old and dated, some broken, carpets stained. In general this is not a showstopper but i would love to see this updated, cleaned and fixed. A little love to this house will go a long way. But its not all negative we had a great time, the house is on the beach and its fantastic to have a morning coffee on the deck and watch the sunrise, unforgettable, so are the sunsets. I hope the owner takes not and does some work to this place so more people can enjoy it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful stay at Turtle Watch

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 love this house! The best feature is the fabulous top deck. It's a bit of a pain to bring all the groceries up to the main level but it's either groceries or luggage. The house is nicely furnished with comfortable beds, good linens, lots of seating in the main living area, on the deck, and a good amount of storage for food in the kitchen. The dishware and drinkware are plentiful, but the owners may need to think about replacing some knives. The cookware was normal for a rental.We love this house and have stayed here 3 or 4 times before. Great beach that is not crowded.