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The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!

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Property grounds
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Port St. Joe, FL
  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Money Bayou
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

When you stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Money Bayou. .This beach vacation home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Port St. Joe Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Salinas Park.

What's nearby

  • Money Bayou - 10 min walk
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 18 min walk
  • Salinas Park - 3 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Indian Pass Beach - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly!

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.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- The guest accommodations can comfortably sleep up to 13 people.
- A strict minimum age requirement for renters is enforced.
- Elevator service may be slower because of the remote beach location.
- We will address any elevator issues as quickly as local service providers can manage.
- Your reservation includes $400 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival.
- Renters must be at least 25 years old.
- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed.
- This is a non-smoking property.

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.

*The elevator is residential grade and may occasionally experience disruptions. Our staff will do all we can to repair any issues and get the elevator functional again. However, if an elevator repair tech/Company is needed repair times can extend several days due to our remote location. If you have someone in your party with mobility issues please plan accordingly as this amenity cannot be guaranteed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Cape and Coast Vacation Rentals, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing 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: 5280 sq ft (491 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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The Porches: Large Beachfront Home- Sleeps 13, Private Pool, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grwat beach house
Great beach house right on the ocean plenty of room. Only issue was the elevator worked once after tech came out and worked on it but never worked again other than that great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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