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Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Game room
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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Saint Joe Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Beacon Hill Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 29 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Thomas Drive - 60 min drive - 45.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tex Kitchen - ‬5 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.

Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room

Escape to Sunny St Joe, a spacious 5bd/3ba retreat (sleeps 15) just 2 blocks from the white-sand shoreline of St Joe Beach. Includes a heated pool, private forest backdrop, sauna, game room, fire pit, golf cart, and endless indoor/outdoor fun. Dog-friendly and designed with furry family members in mind!

A rare forest-backed home designed for families and groups to spread out, relax, and reconnect. Two bedroom wings give everyone privacy, while the central living area flows naturally to the pool deck for perfect indoor–outdoor living.

Monthly winter rentals available!
Learn more about us on social media @SunnyStJoe

BEDROOMS (5)
All bedrooms include high-end linens, blackout curtains & comfortable mattresses
✹ Primary: King, ensuite bath, 50” Roku TV, private balcony
✹ Bedroom 2: King, 43” TV, direct pool access
✹ Bedroom 3: Queen, direct pool access
✹ Bedroom 4: Queen, ensuite bath, 32” TV
✹ Kids Room: 2 bunk beds + bookshelf of kids’ books

BATHROOMS (3)
Bright, modern bathrooms with everything you need for longer stays.
✹ Two double vanities + tubs
✹ Shampoo/conditioner/body wash provided
✹ Hair dryers
✹ Washer/dryer

KITCHEN + DINING
This cozy kitchen is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to cook delicious gourmet meals.
✹ Stainless steel appliances (full-size fridge/freezer, 4-burner gas stove + oven, microwave)
✹ Keurig dual coffee machine with both K-cup pods and ground coffee to brew a cup and a carafe of your favorite varieties
✹ Full set of kitchen cooking essentials
✹ Fully stocked with salt, pepper, spices and dry goods
✹ Welcome basket with chips and bottled water
✹ Modern rustic 9-person dining table

LIVING ROOM
Relax in a warm, beach-inspired space with pool views.
✹ 58" Roku smart TV + Sling TV
✹ Electric fireplace
✹ Sliding doors to pool deck
✹ Local recommendation guidebook

GAME ROOM
Hands-down our guests' favorite room with enough fun to keep the entire family entertained for hours!
✹ Pool table, shuffleboard, foosball
✹ Giant Connect 4
✹ Surfboard bar + stools
✹ Board games, puzzles
✹ Vaulted ceilings + natural light
✹ Bluetooth speaker

POOL DECK
Savor the true Florida beach vibe as you float in the oversized pool surrounded by swaying palms.
✹ Heated 6’ pool
✹ Grill + outdoor dining
✹ 6 loungers + kids double lounger
✹ Ping pong
✹ Pool basketball + volleyball
✹ Outdoor shower
✹ Bluetooth speaker

BACKYARD FUN
✹ Sauna
✹ Fire pit
✹ Cornhole, bocce ball, badminton
✹ Badminton

OTHER AMENITIES
✹ Electric golf cart
✹ High-speed WiFi + work area w/ monitor
✹ Yoga mats
✹ Iron + ironing board
✹ Kids' high chair
✹ Snorkels + fins
✹ Beach chairs (4) + umbrella + wagon + toys
✹ Second kitchen (fridge, oven, microwave)
✹ Additional family room w/ daybed + 50” TV
✹ Nintendo Switch docking station (bring games)
✹ Screened front porch
✹ Exterior security cameras

ACTIVITIES / ATTRACTIONS
✹ St Joe Beach: 0.3 miles
✹ Mexico Beach: 2 miles
✹ Panhandle Adventures Dolphin Tours: 2.7 miles
✹ Port St Joe Fishing Charters: 8.6 miles
✹ Pickleball Courts at Frank Pate Park: 8.6 miles
✹ Downtown Port St Joe: 8.7 miles
✹ Port St Joe Salt Air Farmers Market: 8.7 miles
✹ Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center: 9.7 miles
✹ Rockin’ M Ranch Horseback Riding: 17.6 miles
✹ Cape San Blas: 20.5 miles
✹ T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park: 29 miles
✹ Panama City Beach: 37.9 miles

WHAT OUR GUESTS LOVE
✹ The neighborhood is wonderful, the house had everything you need for a beach vacation, and access to the gulf cart was added fun. Check in was super easy and the hosts communicated very well.
✹ We had two families with kids and the grandparents. Everyone had plenty of space and activities galore - heated swimming pool, outdoor games, game room inside and heaps of board games. The kitchen and BBQ are well equipped for cooking, but also close to restaurants in Mexico Beach and Port St Joe. The home and linens were spotless.
✹ The house has two wings and a central common area, perfect for large groups. The area is walkable to the gulf or the golf cart, honestly there was so much to do at the house we ended up skipping the gulf for most of the trip! The beach area and the gulf itself is beautiful in this area
✹ The house is very spacious for my family of 10 & always something to keep even our teens happy!
✹ Excellent! This house is a kid’s paradise. Offered more than any other listing I’ve seen. Host communicated promptly with any questions we had.

Other Things to Note
✹ Private owner who truly cares about your stay
✹ Easy self-check-in via the keypad on the front door
✹ Free private parking for up to 4 vehicles on the driveway
✹ We love all animals but only allow dogs. You can have up to two dogs and they must be house-trained. There is a $150 pet fee
✹ Free pool heating May-Sep and $55/day Oct-Apr

Bring the whole crew - this home fills fast for family trips and group getaways. Reserve now!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 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

Rules

We love all animals but only allow dogs. You can have up to two dogs and they must be house-trained. There is a $150 pet fee.
Free pool heating May-Sep and $55/day Oct-Apr.
Maximum of 4 vehicles, which must be parked on the driveway and never on the side of the road.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe within a short 6-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach. You'll also find Mexico Beach and Beacon Hill Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room?

Yes, every accommodation at Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room comes with a balcony.

Spacious 5BD Retreat • Heated Pool + Sauna • 2 Blocks to Beach • Game Room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
My family really enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything was as advertised and we had no problems. The house was clean and had lots of room for our group of 7 to spread out. The neighborhood was clean and quiet. The owners had a very easy check out process which was a nice change. Twice they reached out to use to offer discounted extensions on our stay. Unfortunately, we were unable to take advantage of it. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Easy to get to the beach and restaurants in the area. Loved the games and entertainment available in the house. Would definitely recommend this house for family gatherings and special occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The house has a lot of space for families and pets. The house and pool is well maintained and the beach is near by. The hosts were very responsive to any questions. I would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. What a wonderful fun place to stay! The pool and all the games were a lot of fun!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house and pool. Beautiful. Ant issue in the kitchen caused loss of many food items. We treated and it improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a few issues with the internet, the golf cart and the microwave, but I must say the owner was in Europe on vacation and he was in contact with me everyday to correct any issues. The golf cart was fixed and the internet was fix about midweek, so all in all, it was a wonderful week. The house, pool and space were great. We enjoyed the beach and PCB was close enough to go to a water park one day. Thank you Tim and Katie for allowing us to make new memories in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for family!

This home has an ideal set-up for the family. Located a short walk or drive from the beach, it has plenty of room for everyone. The pool out back was enjoyed by all. We appreciated the second small kitchen, located near the bunk room. There are plenty of beach toys/goods to borrow, so you don't have to pack everything up to bring with you to Florida. The kitchen is very well-stocked. Everyone loved the pool table - watching my niece and nephew play with my parents will be a key memory from this trip :) The home was thoughtfully furnished with multiple generations in mind, and the owner was extremely responsive with our questions. I would stay here again if our family returns to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our ent family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

Liked: Cleanliness

May

House is as advertised. Great pool and yard area. Seperate wing with kitchenette great for two families or a wing for children . Great communication with host
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family spring break

Great location, perfect size, lots to do right at the property and still close to the beach. Pet friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family/Friends Trip

Great house - lots of space to spreadout. Great location. Great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hot and humid

Morning sunrise on beach fishing and playing till 10 o'clock back to house great pool and games drinks and eats 4 o'clock back to beach for sun and fun and beautiful sunset house had all we wanted only one problem should have stayed for 2 weeks thanks for sharing your home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th wedding anniversary

My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year and wanted to celebrate by vacationing with my family! This house was perfect for us! So much to do on the property itself plus a short walk or golf cart drive to the beach! We had an amazing time being together! Would definitely recommend this home and the owners were great! Very responsive and quick to respond! An amazing experience all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

My husband and I got to enjoy two sets of grands and their parents for Fourth of July week at this beautiful property. The children loved the pool, which we used both day and evening. The beach equipment was so generous, and the golf cart made it an easy ride to the beach. I must mention too the blessed separation that this property allows, as families could go to their designated areas for naps and quiet times. The pool table and other games were welcome, too. So many thoughtful additions! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

We loved staying at this property. The large pool was a hit with the kids. The layout of the home allows for gathering with everyone in the family room as well as decent privacy when needed. Communication, check-in and check-out was very easy. My only complaint is really more of a personal preference - the upstairs bedroom has skylights that can't be covered; therefore the sun cannot be blocked out if you want to sleep in. I would rent here again but just choose a different bedroom.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Week Ever!

Beautiful house close to the beach with huge pool and so many games/activities. Loved having a golf cart too for trips to the beach and short trips around the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s the Little Things!

This is such a beautiful area and a great house for a group of 10 or less! We had 7 on our trip, including one child, and the bedrooms and bathroom (3) situations worked perfectly. The bunk room is great for kids, because it’s furthest away from the living area with 2 doors between and leaves nappers/early sleepers undisturbed. The pool was beautiful and great sized. Washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances were modern and worked very efficiently. Plus there are two kitchens (extra storage and fridge space + a second oven/stove), so many fun activities to partake in (games, Pool table, foosball, pac man arcade, shuffleboard, corn hole, pickleball net, etc.). The kitchen and dining rooms were spacious with lots of seating, and the open floor plan was nice. Bathrooms were well/stocked with soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, and hand soap. And the place was beautiful and well-decorated and maintained! When we had an issue (a breaker needed resetting, and the box was in the owner’s locked closet), someone came to fix our issue within a few hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Family Vacay

This house was the perfect house for our multi family vacation. A couple blocks from the beach, gulf cart to take us there and back, lots of games for adults as well as children. Plenty of room in the house for all of us. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This is my family first time taking a trip together so we were skeptical about the best location & home that would suit all of or needs. This home exceeded what we needed and wanted. The moment I pulled into the driveway I fell in love! The home is exactly as pictured & if I ever decide to visit that area again I truly hope this home is available. Tim & Katie kept in touch throughout the stay & even before the stay. If you are thinking about staying here, don’t think but actually DO IT. Very family oriented area and neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spring Break Vacation!

Our family of 5 had a great time staying at Sunny St Joe with our good friends (family of 6) with kids ranging from age 5-11. Home layout was perfect for our crew, and everyone had a great time swimming in the pool, relaxing on the couch, playing games and going to the beach. Communication was easy, and the location was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Spring Break Getaway!

Beautiful accommodations! Our 2 families which included 4 adults and 4 teens had ample space to spread out, relax and have fun! The house was very clean with fun, beachy decor throughout. We have everything we needed to have a great vacation. The kids spent countless hours in the pool, laying in the sun and playing all the various provided games. The beach is a short walk in a nice residential neighborhood and wasn’t crowded regardless of the time of day. Many restaurants and food trucks in the area. The hosts were available throughout the week if needed. It was a great stay! Would HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time Flies!

Sunny St Joe where Did the Time go? We opened the door to a beautiful place, all clean and ready for our family to play! The game room, the pool, pac-man too??? Which bedroom is mine and how do we choose? The beaches and shelling and a whole shelf full of Games, so much to fit in with only a week to stay. The memories made, the laughter and fun is easy to Rank Sunny St Joe #1!! Truly, all that you want and more with this wonderful rental home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V., Greenville, SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Sunny St. Joe! We had 3 households from 3 states with kids of varying ages, needs and interests, and this property satisfied us all. The house itself provided plenty of room to enjoy one another along with 3 separate zones to retreat. The common area allowed us an open space between the kitchen, dining, living and game rooms. We had a great time playing dominos, watching movies, and shooting pool and shuffle board. The bedroom layout with the upstairs master suite, two downstairs bedrooms with direct patio access along with a separate wing with a queen suite, bunk room, kitchen and den was perfect for our multi-family gathering due to our different sleep schedules. (...and this wing's den provided a perfect gaming area with a dock and extra controllers for our Switch!) The yard was wonderful! With the heated pool and ping pong table, we spent much of our stay playing on property where we could more easily manage the toddlers (and those inside still watch the fun through the sliding glass doors). We even made use of the sauna--a real treat! St. Joe Beach is a beautiful area with glorious sunsets. We had a great time playing in the sand, flying kites, watching dolphins play close to shore. We even enjoyed a sunrise on the water at nearby Port St. Joe Gazebo. Planning this 60th birthday celebration for my Mom was no small task, but Tim & Katie made sure it was a fantastic experience for our entire family! We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Metro Atlanta, Ga USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunny St Excellence!

The photo's don't do this place justice! The home is beautiful and has everything you need and more for your stay. It clear they care for their guests and took the time to provide some extras that were a lovely surprise. we just loved the home so much we ended up only going to the beach once! The pool is massive and in October getting it heated was a must, luckily Tim & Katie were quick to help us when we realized we would need it. Overall a fabulous stay in a really great neighborhood & we are already planning to come back next year. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

We had an excellent stay. The house was great and the owners were even better. There was a minor issue that was not the owners fault, but was immediately addressed. Tons of things to do right there at the house and it was nicely located to the beach and other attractions. I would stay here anytime.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023