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Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach!

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Welcome to your home away from home
Bench on 1st level porch has storage underneath
Porch table and two chairs
View of the living room as you enter the front door - seating for six
Living room TV/cable (bring your passwords for streaming) - beach towels below

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach!


Pelican Point is now dog friendly! Please indicate that you're bringing a dog(s) so the pet fee is charged.
Check out the sister cottage "Mermaid Cove" if you need to sleep a large group. They are together, it is a 3BR, and will sleep 14 if you book both (separately priced)!
You will love your home away from home "Pelican Point" in the gated community of Barefoot Cottages. Make lasting memories as you explore the Forgotten Coast, relax on the beach, watch beautiful sunsets, and gather back at home to exchange stories about your day.
Relax in the two come-sit-a-spell screened porches with your morning coffee, sweet tea in the afternoon, and cold drinks in the evening.
The decor, furnishings, and linens are bright and beachy. The 1st floor open concept living/dining/kitchen makes for great family time. The dining area has seating for four at the table and a coffee bar. The kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances has seating for three more at the large breakfast bar. It is fully stocked with everything you'll need to fix meals and store leftovers including spices, oil, Pam spray, Ziploc bags, foil, plastic wrap, containers, a mixer, and crockpot. There is a new Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Six beach towels are stored under the TV to grab as you head out the door to the pool and beach. A half bath on this level contains the washer and dryer and laundry products for your use.
Both bedrooms are housed on the 2nd floor, each with an ensuite bath. You can choose bedroom #1, a King with a water view and tub/shower combo, or bedroom #2, a Queen with walk-in tile shower and upper porch access.
Up to 2 dogs are allowed (a pet fee will be charged, house-broken only, no puppies).
This cottage is privately managed, which means you will communicate directly with us instead of a company (you will have my cell # for questions once you book), no surprise management fees at checkout, we are available any time before and after check-in, and we are the cleaning and maintenance crew. We live in the community and do any fix-its needed between guests. You will appreciate this personal touch if you've dealt with a management company previously.
The keyless entry is great for young and old, no keys to keep track of, and you will have a secure code that is deleted when you check out.
You will have two parking spots which are right outside the door, and you will be steps away from one of the community pools and a grilling area. The main pool, hot tub, and fitness room are about a five-minute walk away or parking is available there. The 3rd pool is also a short walk away. There are restrooms at all the pools.
If you need beach or baby gear (crib, pack 'n play, high chair, stroller/wagon, car seat, toys, beach wagon, chairs, Shibumi shade, cooler, and much more available), ask me about BabyQuip. You'll find so many items to rent to simplify your vacation, and delivery/pick up is FREE for Pelican Point guests.
Barefoot Cottages is about three miles outside of Port St. Joe. If you take a right as you exit the front gate, WindMark Beach is on St. Joseph Bay and about a one-minute drive. Within about five minutes more in that direction you will find St. Joe Beach and then Mexico Beach (plenty of free parking available). Tyndall Air Force Base is another twenty minutes, and if you keep heading that way you will soon be in Panama City Beach with its tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping, and the Northwest FL Beaches Airport (ECP). To head the other direction, turn left as you exit the gate and you will be in Port St. Joe in about three minutes. There is a Dollar General Market and Piggly Wiggly for groceries, and a vibrant and charming downtown area with locally owned restaurants and boutique shopping. Continue twenty minutes east on 98 to Cape San Blas or take a drive to Apalachicola and St. George Island.
Whether you're coming to the area for a festival or wedding, to unwind with family and friends on our beautiful beaches, to reel in the big ones, or to visit your loved one at Tyndall AFB, we want to help make memories that you'll treasure forever. You can shake the sand from your shoes but it will never leave your soul.
We rent to families only--no construction worker groups and no renters under 25. If you're under 25 and your parents won't be staying in the home with you the entire time, please don't even ask. In providing a modern, clean, well stocked home, we are looking for guests who will treat it as their own.
No smoking allowed.
Boats and trailers are no longer allowed in Barefoot Cottages.
A Rental Agreement will be emailed to you to sign after booking.

Property manager

Julie Parker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Boats and trailers are not allowed in Barefoot Cottages. A rental agreement will be emailed to you to complete.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port St. Joe Marina and St Joseph Bay Golf Club. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting. 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

  • Windmark Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Gulf County Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 37 min drive - 37.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pauls Barbque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach! 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 Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the pool and short drive to the beach! located?

Located in the heart of Port St. Joe, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Windmark Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port St. Joe Marina. George Core Park and Gulf County Welcome Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The home was clean, well-stocked and conveniently located.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Perfect get away

I loved staying at this house! It was so nice! I loved the screened in porches and how close we were to the little pool. Communication was the manager was excellent. Fantastic property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

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

Exactly what we were looking for :)

Julie's Pelican Point stay was perfect!!! It was clean, well kept and cared for, and close to everything. The unit had everything we needed: close to the beach, quiet evenings, and comfy beds. No problems at all; just a great place to stay with a wonderful and attentive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Getaway

This property is extremely nice. Lots of extras most places don’t have. Really enjoyed it. Good location. The property manager was on top of everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great little community

Barefoot Cottages is a quite little private community. The cottage was beautiful, very well maintained and very clean. Julie and Dennis were great. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to be close to the small city, the beach and not a long drive from Panama City. Its a community where i would consider purchasing and living there all year round.Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Labor day weekend

Adorable cottage suited our needs for last minute weekend away. House was well stocked with items not always provided at rentals. The gated community was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

traci l.

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

Great time in Port St Joe

We enjoyed our stay at Pelican Point at Barefoot Cottages. The house was exactly what we expected with no issues or complaints. Not sure who has responsibilities of the pool area but the pool closest to the house has some issues with dry rotting pool furniture. If you have chairs of your own I would use them as the chairs at the pool are no good. We would definitely stay at this property again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Amazing Cottage

Beautiful cottage in a gated community. Very clean and was stocked with essentials I needed for a 2 week stay, also had a well-stocked coffee bar. Loved the screened in patio and balcony, was able to work out there with no issues. Julie is an excellent property manager, check-in and out was easy and I was sent info I needed prior to my stay, she replied to text messages quickly during my stay. Would recommend and definitely stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bobbi M.

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

February in Barefoot Cottages

The cottage was exactly as represented. The property manager was pleasant and helpful with our needs, which were very few. The only downside to our experience was the colder than expected temperatures in February.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

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

Weekend get away

We had a great time, enjoyed the pool and beaches. I would go to Pepper's restaurant it was great not far from house. Windmark beach is very nice and quiet and also not far from the house. Community pool was just a few steps from house and locals from the area was very nice. If we had questions all was answered quickly by phone or person. Only suggestion we would like to give is to put more furniture on the front porch, maybe move some of the upstairs porch , to the down stairs porch. But all over it will be a good place to start going.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Highly Recommend!

This is an immaculate, beautiful cottage in a great location to everything in the area. Exactly as pictured (if not better). Quiet and restful; we had no issues at all with noise or privacy. Even though the cottages are close in proximity to each other, the way they are situated, and the use of landscaping makes you feel surprisingly private. Julie is an excellent communicator and check in and check out were simple and seamless. We love this area of Florida and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Quaint cottage

The cottage was really nice and beautifully decorated for the beach. I loved sitting on the screened in porch and balcony and relaxing. The coffee bar with coffee and biscotti was a nice touch. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

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

July 4th stay

Great place and community
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

Cutest Beach House Ever!!

I mean...I would live at Pelican Point if I could. Amazing beach decor down to the smallest detail. Clean, lovingly stocked with everything you could possibly need. Communication with the hostess was quick, pleasant, and helpful. Location provides easy access to Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

We love Barefoot Cottages!

Over the years we have stayed in several different places at Barefoot. This was one of our favorites! Julie was excellent to work with. She checked on us to make sure everything was going ok or if we needed anything. One thing that has change since our last visit was boat parking was no longer an option there at Barefoot. Julie gave us the name & number for a storage unit in town that will rent a spot to park. It worked out well! Can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

Carefree, Comfortable Cottage

There were no snags or snafus in the rental process or the rental itself. There were no unpleasant surprises, and everything was even better than the advertisement. The Pelican Point at Barefoot Cottages had everything we needed for a comfortable and carefree stay. The owner texted to make sure all was well. We will do this again exactly the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosali C.

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

This house is amazing and so beautiful!

We had an amazing time while staying in this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

June vacay

Wonderful and restful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Barefoot Cottages D125

We had a great stay! Julie is extremely accommodating. The home was very well stocked and very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Parker

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Languages:

English