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Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1805 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Saint Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Hill Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

With a stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Mexico Beach and Saint Joe Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Beacon Hill Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Park Under the Palms.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 29 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Thomas Drive - 60 min drive - 45.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill Mercantile & Social - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Craft House & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Meant to be by the Sea

Our home "Meant to be by the Sea" is a beautiful home located just one block from the beach. With just a short 3-minute walk you are on the white sandy beaches of Saint Joe Beach. Meant to be by the Sea boasts a large yard, 2 large decks, game room, 3 king rooms with ensuite bathrooms, bunk room with 6 twin XL beds and another full bath in the hallway. With our large open living and dining room there's plenty of room for all to gather along with a queen sleeper sofa. Our home can accommodate up to 14 guests. We are also pet friendly allowing 2 pets to join you in your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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: 1,805 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest is required to sign a renter agreement. Security deposit is required of $300. Cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 25. No smoking. No parties. No more than 2 pets allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Meant to be by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Check in was super easy, owner was quick to respond and always very pleasant to speak with. House was great- lots of space for our large family. We got married on the beach that is walking distance from the house and everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick and M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach fun

Convenient to the beach. Roomy kitchen. Good space for 12 of us. Every morning started on the deck with coffee. Washer and dryer were well used! Great time
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

Great property and location and plenty of toys and games to play
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and Relaxing Getaway

Had 14 adults and slept very comfortably! Enjoyed all the amenities available as well as the close location to the beach and local restaurants/shops! Beautiful place! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for multiple or large families

This place was absolutely perfect. It was clean, well furnished, and in an incredible location. Port St. Joe is such a cute little town with great beaches and awesome people. And this house embodies the Port St Joe vibe. Easy walks to the beach, games galore, and relaxing beach themed decor. Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Would absolutely book again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023