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Windmark Beach House | Walk to Beach | Pool & Pets

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beach in the background.
Customize your own beach gear package!
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Windmark Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windmark Way
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Butler Bay Road
    ‪1 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 15-minute drive of Mexico Beach and Windmark Beach. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Saint Joe Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Port Theatre Art and Culture Center.
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What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Windmark Way - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • beach near Butler Bay Road - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Joe In Port Saint Joe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Windmark Beach House | Walk to Beach | Pool & Pets

Reservations include beach gear credit ($35 daily), personalized to fit your needs. Beach gear options include kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, corn hole, and much more. Applicable for stay durations between 3-21 nights.

Snowbirds welcome!

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide, where dreamy sunsets and the beach are just a short stroll away. This Windmark Beach beauty has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and room for up to 8 guests—perfect for your next getaway.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for a five-star meal, from major appliances to a wine cooler (because who doesn't need a little extra fun?). With seating for 12 between the kitchen bar and dining room table, there’s plenty of room to share stories and meals. Plus, two screened-in porches are ideal for sipping your morning coffee or afternoon tea while the ocean breeze keeps you relaxed. Want to grill? The gas grill is ready for cookouts, propane provided.

When you’re ready to cool off, dive into the community pool, or stroll over to the lively city center for shopping and dining. You’re in the perfect spot for a vacation full of fun and relaxation.

Bringing your furry friend along? You're in luck—Once Upon a Tide is pet friendly! We welcome one hypoallergenic dog (60lb max) so your four-legged family member can enjoy the adventure too. A $125 pet fee applies. Please note only hypoallergenic breeds are permitted, and certain restricted breeds are not allowed due to insurance limitations (see details below).

Just a heads-up: a starter supply of amenities is provided and longer stays might require a little extra stocking up.

So, whether you’re here to soak up the sun, indulge in some good food, or simply chill, Once Upon a Tide is the place where memories are made.

Guest Bedroom1:
king bed
smart television
attached bathroom with double vanity, walk in shower, soaking tub, and private water closet

Guest bedroom 2:
queen bed
flat screen television
ceiling fan
closet access

Guests Bedroom 3:
two bunk beds with four twin beds
flat screen television
ceiling fan
closet access

Guest Bath:
shower/tub combo
+additional half bathroom

• Primary renter must be at least 25 years old.
• Dog friendly property. One hypoallergenic dog permitted (60 lb maximum per dog). $125 nonrefundable pet fee. Cats
and restricted dog breeds are not permitted.
• Signed rental agreement required prior to arrival.
• Credit card processing fees are nonrefundable. No exceptions.
• Guests may be charged for stained or damaged linens and towels.
• Pool heat is provided October through November and March through April.
• Boat/trailer parking is not allowed by the HOA.
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 and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts cash
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Once Upon a Tide Port St. Joe
Once Upon a Tide Private vacation home
Once Upon A Tide 1 FREE Game of Axe Throwing
Once Upon A Tide Huge Pool Hot Tub Playground
Once Upon A Tide Huge Pool Beach Access Playground
Once Upon a Tide Private vacation home Port St. Joe
2963-238332

Windmark Beach House | Walk to Beach | Pool & Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great house for a family, really enjoyed the access to the community pool and beach accesses. Windmark is a grear vacation community and super conveinent to town too. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy check in/communication, super comfy couch in the living room, great porches! Our favorite house we have rented in windmark so far!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with an extremely well stocked kitchen! Great location to the beach and dog park, an easy walk. We traveled with our Gordon Setter pup, we enjoyed both the from and back screened porches with her. Also an easy walk to the down town area! Loved everything about the WindMark development very quaint we are already planning to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and even more! Was really enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. The location is perfect. The neighborhood is great and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home area was not crowded can’t wait to go back

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved taking walks every morning on the beach and trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicebstay

Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

This is the perfect little town and great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fl family vacation home

Great space and location for 2 families to vacation. Close to beach and short drive to town/grocery/restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for friends or family trips!

Great location and excellent amenities. Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice, clean, and 2 great screen porches. A short golf cart ride to the beach and pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect For Beach Vacay

Perfect location for beach and fishing. Only a short drive to dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home

The home and the location was wonderful. Everything was clean and well maintained we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Vacation

The house was perfect for our family. Very pretty and spacious. I would definitely recommend this house to family and friends. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, clean and spacious. Close to the beach. Great communication with host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time at the Beach

We had a wonderful time with our family at Once Upon A Tide. Perfect location for spending time at the beach with our loved ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

The house was fantastic, absolutely beautiful. Could not have asked for a better accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach Home

So easy to book, check-in and check out! House was beautiful and neighborhood was quiet. Community pool area was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Close to the beach, Port St. Joe. Layout of home was great and we enjoyed the large kitchen and screened porches. Great location allowed us to explore alot of the forgotten coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice house

Super nice house, owners were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House is Great

The house was beautiful, very clean and in a peaceful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice House Near the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quiet street in a great development - would stay there again without question