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Bright, beachy, family-friendly home w/deck, WiFi, & enclosed pet friendly yard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10197 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Beacon Hill Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Park.

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Windmark Beach - 46 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪View On Old 98 - ‬9 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.

Bright, beachy, family-friendly home w/deck, WiFi, & enclosed pet friendly yard

Kiwi Cottage

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You are sure to enjoy your time at this spacious, bright, and beachy home-away-from-home! This coastal cottage is the perfect place for your next beach getaway with the entire family. The large and enclosed yard is the perfect setting for a game of Frisbee, volleyball, or fetch with your dog. Inside boasts a well-appointed kitchen and an attractive living room with a flatscreen TV. Free WiFi is available. The folding desk is ideal for the traveling worker or student. There is ample deck space from where you can see and hear the ocean. Grill your dinner out on the covered and furnished deck or just spend a little quiet time on the porch swing. The two dining tables and a screened-in porch with a table with chairs gives you variety in choosing where to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Ready to wrap up an evening? There are four bedrooms, each with en-suite baths and flatscreen TVs. Divide the rooms among your group members so everyone will feel right at home during their stay.

What's nearby:
This Gulf Coast getaway offers plenty of fun in the sun on some of the most beautiful beaches around. You can actually find a beach a short three-minute walk away! Here, you can enjoy shelling, snorkeling, swimming, shore fishing, and so much more. And if you're looking to grab a bite to eat, head into town for delicious breakfasts at Sand Dollar Cafe, lunches at Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina, and superb dinners at Ronnie B's Steak and Seafood.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Outdoor shower
Boat/trailer parking
One 20 lb. dog is welcome
Please note that there are two additional twin sleepers stored in two oversized ottomans

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 2,115 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

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 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

Property is also known as

Bright Beachy Family Friendly Home House
Bright Beachy Family Friendly Home House
Bright Beachy Family Friendly Home
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Bright Beachy Family Friendly

Bright, beachy, family-friendly home w/deck, WiFi, & enclosed pet friendly yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We were in town for a beach wedding and it was great to have a place large enough that our family could be together. The home is very pretty but does definitely need some updating and minor repairs. I noticed to was on the market so maybe the new owners will make some adjustments and improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Close to the beach! Just as explained online. House is beautiful. Only issue we had was keypad entry issue and Vacasa worked with us to get resolved in a very short period. Definitely will rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay, loved the wrap around porch, and character of the house. Plenty of room for our entire family. Good location close to the beach. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

love !

The house was great ! Each room had it's own bathroom and even with several of us taking showers at the same time, we never gave out of hot water. We had a 15 month old with us and it was totally save and not far walk to the beach. The house was stocked with lots of pots, pans, dishes and toiletry items. (Even more than i would have hoped for.) The couple of neighbors we met were very nice. The living room and kitchen area is open and very large. Vacasa was very quick to text and check on us the first night. Lots of fun trucks in the area and the couple we ate from were very good. Loved the screened in porch and the front porch. I can't say anything bad about this house. We would stay there again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgar E. B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

The house is spacious, well kept on stilts 2 blocks from the beach, wonderful beach and water. quiet with plenty of room to do whatever. many games and puzzles.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great layout

Stayed here a few times. Love the layout of the house. It’s close to the beach. I would definitely recommend it. Only complaint would be it needs a bigger tv in the living room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach house!

The house was perfect for our family dynamic! It was ideal with the 4 separate bedrooms and own bathroom!! Perfect layout!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the Kiwi Cottage

The Kiwi Cottage was perfect for our 3 generation summer trip. Everyone having their own bathroom was great! Exactly what we needed. Interior all on one level was important as well. Plenty of space for the 7 of us to spread out. The walk to the beach was easy and for the grandparents there was ample parking when they wanted to drive over. Loved that the area wasn’t crowded even though it was the last week of July. Really enjoyed the house and area. Thank you for sharing it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!!

The property was very cute, clean and a great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation.

Home was very roomy and everything was fully stocked and available for use. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay at this home again. Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kiwi Cottage beach vacation

Great experience renting this property in an ideal location, especially if you just want to relax and hang out at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A++++

Amazing property! Beautiful, clean and lots of room. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert g., Pine Mountain, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

Plenty of space for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for all ages

Good community rooms plus privacy when wanted. Lots of beach stuff provided
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed!

Nice place…. Will absolutely stay again !
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W., Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Loved this cottage! Perfect for 8 people! Will be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway!

Great house with large spacious living room and kitchen area. We loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom. The house was very clean when we arrived as were the bedrooms and baths. The online listing and pictures were spot-on! We will rent again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation House!

The kiwi cottage was exceptionally clean and welcoming! We had a large group and we were very comfortable in the 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The open kitchen and dining area allowed for meals and games together. The beach is just a few minutes to walk, the porches allowed for beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset, the outside shower helped us clean up after being at the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and give it a 10/10! P.S. The kitchen even had sharp knives and plenty of dinnerware. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

Nice modern kitchen with most everything you need. House had a definite beach feeling with its awesome decor and colors. Very open and nice floor plan. Every bedroom had a private bath, very nice. Very clean. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet beach

Vacasa was very helpful. Mexico Beach is a quiet beach town. Beautiful beach! There is not a grocery store or pharmacy in town should you need one.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Debra R., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute place. Open area is great for large get togethers

Enjoyed the stay. Recommend it. Only complaint was cleanliness of some dishes. The rest was clean and the size was perfect. Location was convenient. The decor was super cute!! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Easy place to stay, easy to clean, easy to enjoy
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Rented the Kiwi Cottage for a family vacation with our adult children. It was the perfect place for a quiet, peaceful vacation. Very clean, well equipped, comfortable house. Plenty of room to relax and enjoy! Easy 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020