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Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!

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Interior
Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Indian Pass Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!

BAY VIEWS! Escape to our charming house by the St. Joe Bay! Situated on a beautifully landscaped ½ acre lot surrounded by old Florida foliage, this spacious home is sure to be the perfect getaway for your family! Enjoy your morning coffee on our screened in deck off of the main level with views of the State Buffer Preserve. Never miss a sunset from our additional screened deck on the bay side of the house. Designed with an open concept floor plan, the eat in kitchen is open to the large living space so you won’t miss out on any family activities. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. The Master bedroom features a King bed. Bedroom #2 has a King bed. Bedroom #3 has a queen bed. Each bedroom features large closets and TVs. The living room is so spacious and open and includes a 70” flat screen TV, equipped with Direct TV. The kitchen is fully stocked with small appliances, coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, and pots and pans. The outdoor area has a beautiful yard, patio and grill and is ready for your memories to be made!

A spacious parking pad with 12’6” clearance allows plenty of room for your boats and other toys!

Whether your desire is fishing, boating, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, bicycling or walking on nature trails you will find it here. With just a 2-minute drive to the beautiful Salinas Park, you will find beach and bay access, boardwalk access, outdoor picnic areas, horseback riding, kayak launch, nature trails and much more.

This house is right in the middle of all of the action. If boating is your thing, you can drive a few minutes in either direction to the boat launches. Our downtown area is about 8 miles away and includes boutiques for shopping that offer antiques, home furnishings, local art, unique gifts and the cutest clothing! Enjoy access to some of the best local restaurants that serve savory and fresh local seafood and sweet treats.


Whatever your pleasures are, you will definitely find them here. You will not find another quaint and quiet town such as Port Saint Joe. You will definitely want to come back to the Forgotten Coast and put your mind at ease with the simplicity of Port Saint Joe. It is so special to us and we hope that it brings you relaxation, memories of fun with your family and so much joy.


Please feel free to ask questions!


Each guest must acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions, House Rules and Check-Out Rules. These documents will be sent after the booking is confirmed. If you wish to view the documents before booking, just message us and we will send them over! :)

Property manager

Karisa Holbrook

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NOT ALLOWED ON FURNITURE. DON'T LEAVE UNATTENDED.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY FURNITURE FOR ANY REASON.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE HOUSE (UNLESS THE ARE IN A KENNEL) FOR ANY REASON.
GUESTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGES SHOULD THEY OCCUR DUE TO BREAKING RULES LISTED ABOVE.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina. 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 St. Joe Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Beach - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Money Bayou - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay View House on the Forgotten Coast! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve, Salinas Park and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dana R.

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

Comfortable stay

Bethal was clean and tidy. Very comfortable but a bit noisy as house is very close to highway. We used both front and back screened in porchs. Could have used a more generous supply of towels. We were washing and drying supplied towels every other evening.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rudy m.

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

Bay view house

We enjoyed our stay here. Close to beach,town, restaurants, shopping. Apalachicola another nice town is only 30 minutes away, Panama City about 50 minutes. House very clean. Has everything you need. Host is so nice!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

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

super dog friendly

Was not expecting the amenities for dogs...including a crate and bowls (just in case we forgot)! We could even take our fur baby to the beach on a leash! Great location for finding good food in Port St. Joe, and great beach withing a few miles! Would highly recommend for pet owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona & Craig D., Altamont, TN

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

Perfect place for 6

This place is amazing. Beautiful sunsets on the Bay, plenty of parking spaces for boats, kayaks and cars. Beautiful beaches close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Beautiful property

Excellent in every way. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Nice and clean and everything you need!

This was a great place for my husband and I to stay while on vacation for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Nice place

Tidy and welcoming place.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hwaida H.

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

Breath Taking Views and Location

Absolutely lovely. Everything exceeded our expectations. Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great for our Get-Away- Weekend

Very clean and simple, spacious, has everything you need. The whole process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Highly recommend!!

We stay in a VRBO every year for scalloping season. The house has a super nice open kitchen and living room. The host is the best I've ever had at maintaining communication and making sure you're questions are answered promptly. Only problems we encountered were that most of the blinds didn't work which didn't bother us. Definitely a good place to stay if you're looking for a good vacation in or around Port St Joe!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with a short ride to the beach.

Owner was responsive, helpful and caring. The house was immaculate and we loved the open floor plan. She thought of everything a guest could possibly need and she has excellent taste. We loved the comfy furniture, beds and accessories. Kitchen is well stocked with beautiful dishes and lots of pans. Our dog loved the front and rear screened in porches. Parking spaces were good but sometimes difficult to back the boat in due to the traffic.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose J., Phenix City, Alabama

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

Wonderful Vacation Home!

As we drove up to the home, I knew I had rented a small piece of paradise for the week. The pictures don't capture the feeling of being at beach as the home does. We enjoyed our stay so much! We do cook on our family vacations and everything we needed including a grill was there to use. The bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas were decorated so nicely. We had an awesome vacation and hope to rent your home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We loved staying at this beautiful home on our family vacation. Karisa was so sweet to us and was very timely in her responses. The views from the home are breathtaking and it is conveniently located to the public beach access. There are so many essentials in the home that made our stay so much easier. We couldn’t have asked for more. Our family will cherish the memories we made in this home and on this trip for a lifetime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Fun family trip

The minute we drove up to this property our family all knew this was going to be a great week. The house smelled and looked very clean when we walked in. Everyone had their own comfortable bed to sleep in. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking and eating meals together. The furniture in the living room was perfect for relaxing in the evening to watch movies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Central location, clean, comfortable

The property was very clean, the location was centered perfect between restaurants and the state park. Restaurants all within 10 min. Can’t beat it. State park down on the cape had a beautiful beach to hang out on bay side. House was very spacious, A/C worked great. Furniture and beds were comfortable. Host was very responsive. Also Joe Mamas Kitchen in downtown was by far the best restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Family Fun.

The house was immaculate with plenty of bath snd beach towels. Complete kitchen with cookware. Loved the screened in porches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Great location and extremely comfortable

The only down fall was someone prior to our arrival allowed their pet to pee and poop on porch. Dog hair on couch, in bathroom and on cushions. I keep my dog kenneled because I don’t want others dealing with this . The house was beautiful and for the majority of it clean. I was concerned someone may think my dog made a mess and I don’t function this way. I am very thankful for the opportunity to stay and for the beauty and location to things. Beds super comfortable. We had two days bad due to weather but certainly couldn’t blame anyone for this. Hopefully we will visit again soon. I promise this is not meant to be negative. We would certainly rent from these owners again. Just pray other pet owners would be more considerate of this beautiful property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

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

Perfect!

Karisa is an excellent host--from reaching out to let us know we could check in early, to providing a clean, comfortable place (complete with large screened porches) to come home to in the evenings We have made several trips from north Alabama to Port St. Joe recently due to family business, and this property is by far the most inviting, clean, and comfortable place we have found. We highly recommend this charming cottage which is near to downtown Port St. Joe as well as a short drive to the beach at Cape San Blas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A., Denham Springs, LA

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

As Advertised

This home is very spacious and met our needs perfectly. Centrally located to Port St Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass. The owner was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

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

Beautiful house and so inviting. We wanted to move in. Most comfortable furniture in every room.

You will not be disappointed staying here. The living room furniture and the beds were the best in over twenty years of renting in the area. The sunsets from the front porch were awesome and the wildlife noises from the natural settings at night were mesmerizing. There is everything in the kitchen you need to cook whatever you desire and it was just an awesome experience. Thank you Karissa for sharing your house and being an awesome host!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Feels very homey

We were really pleased with everything! The owners have everything there that you need, including beach towels to use! It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable! The owner was very easy to communicate with and even gave us suggestions. One of things we enjoyed was that is wasn’t in the busy area, other than being on the highway which made for a little noise. That is a tiny thing compared to how nice it was! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Amazing stay!

We had an amazing stay at this perfect little spot in St. Joe Bay! The house was clean and had everything you could possibly need for your stay! The welcome booklet was super informative and was spot on with recommendations. The views of the sunset are fantastic from the front porch! The back porch is quiet and peaceful and gets great morning sunshine. It is on a rather busy road and if traffic noise is an issue for you, you may want to bring a white noise machine or something. It didn’t bother us at all and the location was so convenient. 5 minutes from a gorgeous beach and 15 minutes from town where restaurants and shopping are great. We will definitely be returning to this gem of a house in this beautiful town!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Excellent House

Beautiful home, well stocked, clean and very comfortable indoors and out. Owners are accommodating and quick to reply to any question!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

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

Scallop season

Great location to stay and a lovely house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

2021 Scalloping trip

Perfect place for our annual scalloping trip. 5 of us with 2 boats. Awesome charcoal grill to cook our catch, kitchen is well equipped to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karisa Holbrook

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Hello! We are Karisa and Chris Holbrook and we are so excited for your interest in our home at our happiest place! We currently live full-time in Centreville, Alabama, but would love to relocate to Port St. Joe in the future. We have been married for a little over a year and it has been a year full of adventure! Some of our sweetest memories together have been on The Forgotten Coast. Port St. Joe is one if the most special and unique places we have ever had the pleasure of loving. I, Karisa, have been vacationing here since I was a little girl and Chris started coming down when we started dating. Chris has never been a "beach person," but he was sold out to Port St. Joe his first visit! We agree that there is no other beach experience like the one you get here. Kip, our golden retriever, also had a major life change with his first visit! He will lay at the front door and cry until we take him to the beach! He is just like his mama:) It has been a long-time dream of ours to own a home here and in 2021 our dream came true! Our prayer is that our home will bring you as much joy as it has brought us. We hope the simplicity of our home and town will help to provide you with a peaceful escape from the crazy world we are living in. We know that memories and time with your family are something that can never be replaced and we hope that you find yourself making plenty of priceless memories here.
We hope you enjoy your visit to The Forgotten Coast!
God Bless!

Why they chose this property

We have been eyeing the location where our home is every time we go down to Port St. Joe! Every time we would drive by we would always say "that would be the perfect spot to have a house!" We think our place is in a perfect location. It is right in the middle of everything that we love to do!

What makes this property unique

The views of the sunset from the front porch are untouchable. It's such a beautiful sight to see the sun go down over the water peeking through the old Florida foliage. Picture Perfect!

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