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Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

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Starlight by the Sea, built by the owners to enjoy Indian Pass's natural beauty
Porch view of home's private boardwalk over natural vegetation and white sands.
Relax on the porch--lots of comfy chairs, hammock, and dining area
Dine Out: Enjoy the Panoramic View of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Vincents Island
Large living room with panoramic views of the beach and room for everyone!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Indian Pass Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Money Bayou
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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

About this property

Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

The beauty of the setting of this home is unmatchable. From the large open porch, view pristine white sandy beaches of Indian Pass with multiple species of sea birds, enjoy watching dolphins in the Gulf, and experience stars at night like you've never seen them. Even night owls will want to awaken for the spectacular sunrises peeking above the Western tip of beautiful St. Vincent's Island, a National Wildlife Refuge just a short kayak trip away. Once you've stayed at 'Starlight by the Sea' you'll never want to leave--it happens to everyone.

This home was designed by the owners for fun for the entire family, all ages and including the 4-legged members as well. Indian Pass is the dog friendliest beach you'll ever find. Like horses? We're horse friendly, too. Ride the 5000 acre Buffer Preserve or the 8000 acre Box R Ranch, or with permits and tail bags, ride the lovely beaches of Cape San Blas. There's also great fishing, boating, and golfing. After all this activity, relax swinging in the hammock, sunning on the open deck, or reading a good book in the shade of the veranda. Then stroll the beach for a magnificent sunset. It truly is magical.

WHAT'S NEW: We now have 2 ocean kayaks for our guests to use at no extra cost. We do not provide lifejackets so you will need to bring your own or rent them locally.

IF YOUR IDEA OF A GREAT VACATION IS...

To gently awaken in bed with a view of a huge red sun peeking over the horizon and the sound of seagulls and waves lapping the shore

To sit on a breezy porch with a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico and watch dolphins frolicking in blue water and blue herons walking along a snow white beach

To eat sunset dinners al fresco while watching the Gulf of Mexico turn an iridescent blue against a pink sky

To lounge on comfortable chairs looking up at star-filled skies and moonlight shining on the sea

THEN 'BOOK NOW' AT 'STARLIGHT BY THE SEA'

Keywords: House, beachfront, single family home

Property manager

Joy Stallings
Premier Host

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
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
Pet fee is $100 per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owners recommend guests purchase Travel Protection Insurance and recommend CSA, the company recommended by VRBO/HomeAway. Call owner for questions.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field. 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

  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Money Bayou - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Beach - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Seafood Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brokeatoe Horseback Riding on the Beach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D&J's BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Pass Beach and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 233 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer R.

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

Moon rise over St Vincent Is

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Another great trip

Our third stay at Starlight which was, as always, great. Our dogs love the large deck and easy access to the beach. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon g.

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

indian pass cycling trip

My wife and I return to this property every year to cycle in the area for a few weeks. The place is always immaculate and a great place to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Thank you!

An amazing place to stay. We hope to come back soon! It was great to have the ocean kayaks--we were able to easily explore on St Vincent Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

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

Great get away

We had a wonderful time. The house and deck are great. Love the quiet area that allows dogs. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanine c.

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

Holiday stay

Great holiday getaway, pet friendly and an amazing view!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Paradise

We really enjoyed our time at this lovely home. Joy was so easy and amazing to communicate with. The views from the porch are unmatchable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

We love Starlight!

Every year we look forward to coming down to Starlight for our beach vacation, and we are never disappointed. Our 15-year-old dog loves coming here, and even though it's harder for her to get down to the beach, she makes sure her toes are in the sand as much as possible! Port St Joe is getting more options for restaurants-all were very good- so we did eat out more often this trip, but for meals in we had everything we needed. My favorite spot is either sitting on the chaise or lounging in the hammock-there's no way to choose just one! Joy, thank you again for sharing your home! Can't wait to get back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

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

Paradise

The view from the deck is amazing. You can’t believe how relaxing it is to look out over the Indian Pass. Joy is such an amazing host. Our Family and Fur babies had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi Y.

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

Family Celebration

This was a perfect house for our family’s celebration- 30 year old and 60 year old birthdays and our 6 mont old grandson’s first trip to a beach. The house was perfect for 6 adults, an infant and 3 dogs. Fun was had by all! We cooked in most nights, used the kayaks to head to the Sanctuary that is close by and spent a lot of time on the deck! Joy answered my questions in a timely manner and was very easy to work with! We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darla B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing deck and short walk to the beach

We really enjoyed our stay at Starlight by the Sea. The large deck on the back of the house is really nice. It is partially covered and partially open so you can be in the shade or sun. Even if weather isn't great to be on the beach, you can still see and hear the ocean from the deck. The short walk to the beach on the private boardwalk was great. There's a shower with hot water at the ground level of the boardwalk and also access to water on the deck. Overall, a great place for a relaxing beach vacation. The only negative comment is with regard to the interior which is dated and in need of a thorough deep cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

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

The perfect Indian Pass gem

Everything about our stay was great, we’re already talking about booking again. The house: The house was clean, cool, and larger than expected. You can’t ask for a more perfect deck overlooking the beach and just a short walk down your private boardwalk to the water. The host: Joy was the best! She was prompt, detailed and so thoughtful. I never once waited or wondered, she was in constant contact with any questions we had, even answering questions I didn’t know I might have. The location: Indian Pass is such a hidden gem on the Forgotten Coast but this house may have the best view in all of Indian Pass! It truly looks like you’re outside the US, we spent the majority of our trip on the porch taking it in. Bonus: there’s dog friendly and then there’s dog welcomed and loved! This house definitely welcomed our fur baby and made that part of the trip even easier. Thanks for everything and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay overall. Nice property with all the necessities. Nice property owner with quick responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

So accommodating!

It’s difficult to find a place to stay that houses both family and pups while trusting it is well-maintained, but this house exceeded expectations. The porch has the best view, and dinners beside the gulf made the best memories! Definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

May vacay

The house was great. Everything was awesome and we had a great time. The porch was the biggest draw. Sunrise to sunset the porch was the place to be if you weren’t on the beach. The only draw back for us was the path from the end of our walk to the beach. Tall grass and sand byes. Couple a couple of steps but stepping stones or just cleared a little would have made a world of difference. Everything else was exactly what you would want in a beach vacay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

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

Paradise!!

This is the vacation we look forward to all year long!! This was our 3rd year and decision made, we'll be returning next year! The house is perfect , the view spectacular, and the beach and ocean were made for us Golden Retrievers!! Its our happy place! A special thanks to our wonderful host, Joy! Thank you, thank you! Pawfully, Charlie and Gracie Mae
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

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

Peace begins with a stay at Starlight by the Sea 💜

Starlight by the Sea has been a part of my Spring renewal for over 10 years. Each morning starts sipping coffee with my pup Seva on my lap as we watch the rim of the sun touch the horizon creating a masterpiece of red, orange and yellow colors reflecting on the water…later slow walks on the beach, kayaking to the island or giggling on the deck with friends cultivate a deep inner peace 💜
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can’t beat the view

Great property with plenty of room for the family. Great host communication and property just as described. The deck is fantastic and only steps to the water. Can’t beat the view! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Indian pass

Perfect location! Fishing was good right in front of this home. House was very clean when we arrived. Joy the property owner made sure if we needed anything we could call or text her. We will book again at her wonderful beach home.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon g.

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

Starlight 2024

Always a great stay. Joy makes everything and easy. Always look forward to returing
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C., Nashville, Tennessee

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

Great place!

Homey place with a lot of positives. Super large back deck. A good grill. Clean aside from some wear likely from dogs but minor. Would totally recommend especially with pets and would go back. Finally great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Gallatin, TN

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

Another amazing stay!

Another amazing stay at this beautiful beach house! Great loaction, cozy house, beautiful views, and incredible deck. My 3rd time staying at this place, and there will definitely be a 4th!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

Wonderful home

Magic is a good way to describe our stay. The home is warm and wonderful. The beach,stars.and Dolphins added to our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Another great week!

Such a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearlie S.

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

Another great stay!

Another great stay at Starlight by the Sea! Perfect from start to finish! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joy Stallings

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I am an anthropologist and my husband is a commercial real estate attorney. We are both now retired with 3 horses and 4 dogs, living quite a different lifestyle on Indian Pass from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta city life. As pictured here with me, we often enjoy having our beautiful granddaughter with us at 'Starlight by the Sea', a place filled with years of wonderful times and family memories.

Why they chose this property

When we saw our property on Indian Pass in 1992, it was the first time we had visited Indian Pass, even though we had vacationed on Cape San Blas several times with our young children. In fact, our son and daughter were only 6 and 4 years old in 1982 when we first vacationed in the area. As we hiked through the oak trees, palmettos, and palms, and climbed the sand dunes near the beach, we were in awe of the beauty we beheld. It was like finding a secret hideaway, with beautiful natural vegetation, gently curving white sandy beaches, and a view of an uninhabited barrier island displaying a show of seabirds hunting their supper in the blue gulf waters. And, amazingly, that is the way it's been ever since...

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of 'Starlight by the Sea' and Indian Pass can be summed up in a couple of words--family fun! It's a place where everyone, furry ones included, can relax, play, feel at home, and enjoy the quiet, pristine, natural beauty of the coast. We built 'Starlight by the Sea' in 1996, and our focus was to experience as much of the natural beauty of Indian Pass from all areas of the house, to be comfortable for all ages, from parents and grandparents to young children, and to accommodate our 4 legged family members as well. It has certainly fulfilled all our dreams for our family, and we think it can for yours as well.

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