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Dog-friendly home near the beach with spacious living area, porch & sundeck

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

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About this property

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

Dog-friendly home near the beach with spacious living area, porch & sundeck

Seaside Serenity

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Centrally located between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola, this dog-friendly, single-level home (not a duplex) offers comfort, convenience, and relaxed coastal charm—an ideal setting for your next family getaway. Thoughtfully designed with an open layout, the home features a fully equipped kitchen and spacious common areas that provide ample room for gathering and unwinding.

Step outside to enjoy the sun deck or the screened-in porch—perfect for savoring a home-cooked meal or relaxing after a day of exploration. Situated approximately 600 feet from the beach, the property includes a private walking trail that provides direct access to the shoreline. Fishing, crabbing, and shelling opportunities are just steps away, and an on-site cleaning station is available for your daily catch.

Whether you're enjoying the local outdoor activities or spending quiet time with loved ones, this home offers a memorable retreat in a scenic and serene location.

Nearby Attractions:
Just one mile from the property, St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge offers scenic hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Also nearby, the Cape San Blas Lighthouse provides stunning bay views and includes a charming gift shop for visitors.

Additional Information:

Complimentary WiFi
Fully equipped kitchen
Accommodates up to two dogs
Central air conditioning
Charcoal Grill
Snowbird-friendly – please contact us for seasonal rates
Please note: House parties, large groups, campers, trailers, or motorhomes are not permitted on the property


If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Security camera details: This property has two active outdoor security cameras. One of the cameras is pointed at the bottom of the stairs and the other camera is pointed at the street.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Port St. Joe Beach. A water park and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Port St. Joe Beach and a 5-minute drive from Money Bayou
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,548 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Dog-friendly Home House
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NEW Listing Dog-friendly Home
Dog friendly Home w/ Spacious Living Area Porch. Sundeck

Dog-friendly home near the beach with spacious living area, porch & sundeck Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Traycee M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The property was nice and well-located. The house furniture had an odor, it had been washed before our arrival and was damp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside Serenity Mother's Day Vacay

We absolutely loved Seaside Serenity! It was very quiet, tucked away in an area that was not super populated and had access to the beach within walking distance. The property has beautiful lush florida native foliage that provides the property with both privacy as well as additional shade for the beautiful screened in deck. The beach area was super clean and not busy yet with the summer crowd. Neighbors assured us that this area wasn't very crowded through our most of the summer months. We enjoyed trips to St. George Island, Port St. Joe and Apalachicola. We highly recommend staying at the Seaside Serenity if you looking for a quiet beach get away! LOVED IT!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place!

Overall good experience. Nice place and location. Especially enjoyed the screened back deck! Not a great view of the beach but not far from the beach. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Overall, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this property. It's quite and clean

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in great location, very relaxing

House was well equipped and perfect for our family vacation. Kitchen stocked well with everything to cook. Master needs a new mattress, deep dip in bed. Other bedrooms excellent, porches awesome. Cant see the ocean but can hear it. Quick walk to beach 2-3 mins, boardwalk close. Communication was not stellar with Vacasa. Using Vacasa was the most unpleasant part of the experience. Texts, emails, and app messages just too many places to communicate and receive information and not get answered. If you are the homeowner, go with a different company. Vacasa is subpar!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home base for our family.

Nice beach house as expected. Clean and functional. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware and utensils. Remember to bring cooking oil and spices if you are planning to cook. Also foil or plastic wrap if you use them. Towels were fluffy and clean. The mattress in master bedroom may be lacking support. It is very soft but not lumpy. Nice area. Had a little trouble locating the correct house at arrival. Short walk to the beach to watch the sunrise and sunset. Make sure you visit the Indian Pass Trading Post for oysters!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation get away!

This was our first time to vacation in this area! This property was so close to the beach, less than a 3 minute walk. The porches were great, you could hear the ocean! I would recommend you stop at the grocery store in Port St. Joe before heading to the property, there is no where to shop in Indian Pass, we loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V., Delton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Checked all the boxes

We were looking for a Florida getaway without the crowds. Indian Pass/Port St Joe is the place. This home was one house in from the beach in a cute, quiet neighborhood. The house was great and we spent most of our house time outside on the screen porch. You will find white sugar sand on the beach and miles to walk. Plenty of birds to entertain and we even saw a whitetail deer sleeping in the backyard.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ace M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful place

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the house from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

jeffrey n m.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEACH RETREAT FOR SURE

GET BEACH FUN! CHECK-IN COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house but time to replace king

We loved our time at Seaside Searenity. The house was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the location was fabulous. However, the mattress on the king sized bed needs to be replaced. There are very deep, distinct impressions on each side. Getting in and out of bed felt like a sitcom bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our trip

Very easy to rent and very clean home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yes the crabs are real.

We had a great stay. House was clean, short walk to beach, and dog friendly. Lots of wildlife. Birds, crabs, fish, turtles. I had a young woman with a child if a crab we were looking at was real. Yup they are real and can get a little testy when you bother them. Overall great place for rest and relaxation. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside Serenity is Paradise

What a joy to find such a treasure. Loved, loved, loved this home. Everything you could want and more. While it was just my hubby and I with our fur baby, the house is spacious enough for the whole family. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing

we enjoyed walking to the beach and enjoying the sound of it. House was clean and as represented in listing photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Seaside Serenity

This home is just as advertised. Perfect place to take your family, very quite, a very short walk to the beach, and no crowds on the beach. This home is well equipped and extremely clean. Nice screened porch with plenty of room. I would definitely stay here again. Price is very reasonable for a place this nice and this close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joann B., Sebring, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach

Great beach house to relax and unwind. Fully equipped home, only suggestion would be the addition of a couple of folding chairs to take to the beach. We enjoyed biking everyday and particularly enjoyed Port St Joe and Appalachicola.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite place

We have stayed here several times and everything was perfect again. We love the the house and the location. We highly recommend this peoperty.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Paradise

This place was awesome. It was spotless when we arrived and the location is very convenient to the beach. The location appears to be recovering from storms so we had long stretches of beach to ourselves. Many people recommended a golf cart, with just two people and a dog. It was close enough for us to just run in when we needed to and come back in a short time. My husband caught lots of cool fish. I have never seen so many stars at night, it very dark so it’s spectacular. We loved our stay, the owners are very nice. If you plan to cook. I recommend bringing your own seasonings or you’ll have to go to the general store. COVID had made it so we could not leave anything for sharing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Indian pass seaside serenity

The house was clean, the check in and out was very easy. The beach is a short walk, renting a golf cart was very efficient for transporting beach gear and you can drive it on the beach. The kitchen was stocked with utensils. The screen porch was one of our favorite spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

Quiet, clean and easy access to beach. Yes there are properties that have not been developed since the hurricane. And there are places that still have debris. Didn’t bother me but might bother some who don’t understand the devastating damage a hurricane can do. Also, dog friendly beach and auto mile/golf carts allowed on beach. Didn’t bother me either. People are friendly and I enjoyed talking to the locals. House was nice. Good size. A little on the older side but nothing that stood out. This place has every pot, pan, utensil you could think of. I would stay here again. I enjoyed this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

JASON H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic beach escape place

Perfectly stocked, clean, and located. Easy access and clearly experienced owners. Perfect for a group trip or just a couple. Two of us and our large dog fit great in there and the lot had great access to the beach. Highly recommend and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home and great stay

We had a lovely stay at this property and it was so great to take our 2 dogs and have friends come and stay with us For two of the days. The property is very well equipped and was nice and clean when we arrived. The beach is just a short walk and that is also dog friendly. The only downside we had was the air conditioning went out on thanksgiving but we had a guy come out the next day and fix it for us. I’m still giving this property a 5 star as we all had a fantastic stay and it was so nice to be able to bring our dogs! We will definitely be coming back and staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020