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Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle

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Located on Indian Pass, across from the tip of St. Vincent Wildlife Refuge
Exterior
Exterior
Living room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle

Enjoy your vacation at this fabulous round house in a tree-filled
setting, tastefully decorated, located on the tip of Indian Pass.
Indian Pass is located at the extreme west end of Apalachicola Bay
where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This conflux of fresh and
saltwater makes one the most fertile estuarine areas of the world.
While the area was settled by Native Americans for thousands of
years and then again by the early European explorers modern
civilization has conveniently skipped us over.
Long Known as Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' most of the inhabitants
here have fins or feathers. No high rises or motels but miles of
unspoiled beaches, succulent oysters, world class fishing and
spectacular sunsets. Beachcombers are greeted by miles of shells,
fossilized shark teeth and pottery shards from our earliest
inhabitants.
This comfortable two-bedroom, two bath retreat offers lots of
privacy in a natural setting, approx. 150 ft. from the beach. It does not have a view of the beach, but it is on the boardwalk where you will see a beautiful panoramic view of the beach and St. Vincent's. Back at The Barnacle, you have a wrap-around deck with chairs and a very slight view of Indian Lagoon, lots of
wildlife, and great birding. Explore St. Vincent's Island across the
Pass. Bring your kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, binoculars, and camera. Excellent
fishing and crabbing, shelling and long walks on miles of pristine
beach. Private and peaceful.

Property manager

Victor or Janis Ramos
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
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Behaved children of all ages are always welcomed!
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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)
Up to 40lbs, individual basis, fee, 125.00 each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the Barnacle.
Please purchase Travel Insurance for circumstances beyond both of our control. Among other things, make sure it includes sickness, hurricanes, etc.
Report any damages before checking out. Abuse to property of ANY kind will not be tolerated and will forfeit security deposit, plus damages.
Rinse bicycles, beach chairs, golf cart after each use; return to original place. No sand on floor or wet bathing suits on furniture. Fee for abuse.

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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Indian Pass Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Money Bayou - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Beach - 15 min drive - 15.4 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 Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle 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 Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle 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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Great Visit!

Always a pleasure to stay at the Barnacle!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Stay at the Barnacle.

Great property just off the beach. Short walk to the water over the dune by steps behind the main house. There is no view of the beach from the Barnacle, but close proximity to all the action. Very comfortable & private with all the amenities!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

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

Private and peaceful

Beautiful home. Hardwood floors are awesome. Beautiful path to the beach with nice incorporation of the trees. All the necessary amenities. Bald Eagle next door visited us every day. Secluded even being close to the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Barnacle Bliss

Cozy home atmosphere. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Great kitchen. Comfortable beds too. Loved the wrap around deck. Lots of steps down to beach. Not ideal for our large dog. We used the boat landing for access to beach. Worked great. We had a wonderful time there. Got to explore a lot of the gulf coast. Restaurants were awesome. Our host were absolutely helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Penny S.

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

The Barnacle

Weather dampened our vacation with rain the whole time. Bad storms, tornado warnings. Difficult to get to the beach because of multiple steps up and down. We rented the owners golf cart which was a life saver until the storm washed out the beach entrabce. entrance to the beach
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

August in the Barnacle

This was our 3rd time to stay in the Barnacle. We absolutely loved it. The hosts are awesome and the golf cart made finding the perfect beach spot a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jade B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place and you can’t ask for better hosts!!

We so enjoyed our stay at the barnacle. As other reviews state, the aerial photo is a bit misleading as there are other properties now (including one directly beside the barnacle) and no view of the ocean from the home. They were performing construction on the home to the East, but luckily didn’t get too loud until our last day there. They’re very close to finishing so if you’re reading this after October of ‘24, I’m sure construction is done! The house is so cute and cozy and the deck that leads to the ocean is surrounded by native vegetation that gives a level of seclusion I appreciated. The deck does have a back seating area with an ocean view which is a nice compensation for not having an ocean view. You cannot ask for better hosts than Victor and Janis, super responsive and attentive. Overall, we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim E.

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

Dunes Stay

The property was very much as described. While you can't see the Gulf, you are only a sand dune away. It was perfect for my wife dog and me. A great place to be on the beach. Please read the description carefully because there are a lot of stairs to navigate for the property and beach. That was not an issue for us. The owners were much nicer to speak with than the signage inside the house would reflect. It really is a hang at the beach place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb Seth B.

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

One of the best on Indian Pass Beach!

We just finished a week long stay on Indian Pass Beach in the Barnacle and it was an excellent trip. We’ve rented homes on Indian Pass for the last 7 years and of the different homes we’ve rented, the Barnacle is one of our absolute favorites. The home itself was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The property owners were wonderful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, our stay at the Barnacle was a wonderful and calming experience and I will certainly be renting it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Fun Trip

We had a nice week and our hosts were very communicative and responded to all concerns or questions quickly. Pros: Well stocked. Washer dryer. Hose very near to clean up sand. Comfortable and cool. Cons: Lots of steps to beach. No privacy with walls not going to the ceiling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Hidden bungalow getaway

The house is beautiful and cozy. Completely surrounded by native tropical plants, you feel like Robinson Crusoe, lost on a deserted island. It's a short walk over the boardwalk to the beach and also to the boat ramp. Beautiful sunsets over the bay from the front porch! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Witt's E.

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

The Barnacle summer 2024

Nice place to stay for a younger couple. Clean. Probably not for an older couple. Lots of stairs to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Family stay

Family enjoyed this location for our Florida vacation. We would return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Amazing stay at the barnacle!

I’ll start by saying Janis and victor are incredible hosts! Very responsive and kind. Their home is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a relaxing secluded beach vacay with your pups! Beach access is very secluded and accessible. The home itself is very clean and well stocked. We look forward to returning next summer ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido V.

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

The Barnacle

Janis and Victor are great hosts, they answered all questions right away( we asked very few). The house is very cute, practically round, lots of windows sarrounded by palms trees and lot of green. Everything was spotless and the best silverware and appliances. We enjoyed very much finding the golf car on the beach especially for sunset. If you rent it, I suggest you rent it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

April Stay

We had a wonderful time. The property was excellent and the hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. We highly recommend the hosts and the location. We also rented the golf cart which makes finding that perfect spot on the beach a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Relaxing

Very comfortable & relaxing stay, definitely out of the intensity and hustle & bustle of the majority of Florida. Fishing off the beach was very good. Clean & well equipped.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

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

Indian Pass Getaway

If you’re looking for a quiet place to escape, this is it. The Barnacle is charming and unique. Well appointed with everything you might need. We appreciate the fact that we could bring our dog along. We always bring our own blankets to cover furniture but this place also provided coverings as needed. The beach is just a short boardwalk away and we enjoyed lots of walks on the beach as well as viewing some beautiful sunsets. One evening we spotted a heron on the top of one tree and an eagle on the top of the next tree. Definitely plenty of wildlife to be viewed! If you are looking for a place to unwind and relax then check this place out. Also, the hosts were just a text away if anything was needed :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Ocean Bliss

The Barnacle is funky in a very good way. Leave behind the stressful part of your life. Come here, walk the beach, collect some shells, cast a line, enjoy the sunrises and sunsets, read that novel, or wrire it, eat some of the best oysters you'll ever get, revel in the unspoiled beauty. Simply relax, unwind and rediscover all that is good about quiet places with not so many people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

DONNA V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice

We enjoyed our stay at the Barnacle.The hosts Victor and Janis live on site and shared tons of local info, restaurants and history of Port St Joe. Even though we had some cold weather we still enjoyed our long peaceful walks on the beach with our pup. The barnicle is very comfy and has everything you need for a nice stay. However I must say the pictures and description are deceptive. There is major construction going on next door as a new house is being built. No longer are there trees that you see in the pics. We were woken many days by loud trucks, banging, saws, music playing and beeping from tractor,etc. Fortunately we didn’t have the windows open or it would have been worse. Still quite a bit of construction left to be done too since the inside hasn’t been started yet. Like I said the hosts are super nice but a little heads up about this and the option to cancel our reservation or have been offered a partial refund would have been the right thing to do. The main reason we booked was because of the listing description and reviews, quiet, peaceful, secluded and private.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Hidden Oasis

We spent a week at the Barnacle and it was wonderful. So secluded and so close to the beach. Highly recommend the golf cart- great for going to the beach. House is very well stocked - we cooked most nights. Janis and Victor are wonderful- so easy to get in touch with them and had great recommendations in the area. I forgot some clothes and they were so sweet and mailed them to me. Highly recommend a stay at the Barnacle! Loved it. Carol B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

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

Perfect.

We come down every other year, but try to stay at different places along the pass. This one was pretty awesome, my wife has always wanted to stay in a round house! Clean, and perfect for my wife and big puppy. Made it easy for parking and the golf cart made it easy to carry chairs and fishing tackle to the beach. Nice path to the beach from the house for dog walks, and the front porch had a nice view of the lagoon and you can even see the oyster farms! Owners are wonderful and very easy to deal with. Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Very Relaxing!

My husband and I had a very relaxing vacation at The Barnacle! Janis was great to rent from and we had everything we needed for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great Time

The property was outstanding, and Victor and Janis were the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Victor or Janis Ramos

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique is the location and its setting. The beach is a short 30 second walk away, up and over our 30' high heavily vegetated sand dune, on our private boardwalk. When you reach the observation platform, you will find four benches on which you can observe the "goings on" at the beach and St. Vincent's, or just relax and read a book. Take the last flight of stairs to the beach, and you can fish, swim, get a sun tan, or collect shells. The wildlife is abundant for birders, photographers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy seeing these beautiful creatures in their natural environment.

What makes this property unique

The Barnacle was totally re-done at the end of 2019, making it a very pleasant, cozy, and comfortable place to stay. Being that the house is round, with windows on practically every wall, the outside becomes part of the ambiance inside, and it almost feels as though you are living with the birds and squirrels in the trees.

Languages:

English

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