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Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sky and a residential area with houses.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a sandy beach, and a forested background.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port St. Joe Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Money Bayou
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is near 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. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Port St. Joe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Money Bayou - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access on Nov 6, 2027 start from $410, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind by the Gulf | Scenic Views & Easy Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Money Bayou and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our trip to this beautiful property! We definitely plan to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip and loved the property. We look forward to welcoming you back, so please keep us in mind for your future getaways!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as expected. It accommodated my family well. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The home was exceptionally clean. The master bath shower was amazing. We had read in other reviews that they did not provide many towels and that the towels were small. That is definitely true. We also did not have hose to rinse sand off of any of the beach supplies - which you have to rent. The entire bottom part of the house is blocked off for the owners which is fine, but there is no place for you to store your beach items out of the rain. The grill was like a park charcoal grill which was definitely different than other places we had stayed in the past. Also, it is definitely not a home for anyone who has difficulty with a long walk to the beach or anyone who cannot handle many stairs. The property management team was great. We had mixed up our dates. They were great to work with us on renting an additional night. All-in-all, we had a great trip. If you stay here, just pack everything you might need ahead of time (including extra toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, towels, beach gear, etc).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay! We found the house to be better than the photos. Awesome location, not too far from restaurants and grocery but pretty secluded feeling. Great beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the house, the location, and the beautiful beaches. We hope you’ll keep us in mind for your future travels and would love to welcome you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Everything about this house was perfect. We will definitely be renting here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for easy access to PSJ and the Cape! Easy boat parking! Brand new, very clean, lots of extras in the kitchen! Loved the tall Adirondack chairs on the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2025
So glad everything from the boat parking to the kitchen extras worked perfectly for your stay. Thanks for staying with us and keep us in mind for future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion in Port St. Joe

The location is ideal if traveling to Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, and Apalachicola. It’s a very short walk to the beach. Ample parking onsite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for choosing to stay with us! Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on quiet beach

Just one house back from the beach, you can see and hear the water from your deck. Easy access to the beach and not nearly as crowded as other beach areas. Updated and nice accommodations. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with new Wave. Thank you for your kind words. please keep us in mind for future accommodations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Energized Serinity

Location was perfect. Accomadations perfect with attention to detail inside. Beds were comfortable. Looked and felt brand new. Wished we had been able to stay a few more days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, found the accommodations perfect, and appreciated all the little details. It's great to know the beds were comfortable and that everything felt fresh and new. We wish you could’ve stayed longer too! Please keep us in mind for any future travel—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lives up to the name!!

Everything about our stay was perfect, the unit is was fantastic. It was very comfortable indoor and out. We weren't even sad when storms kept us indoors one of the days. They are very responsive and we couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope you'll keep us in mind for future travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

It was a lovely place and a great vacation!! Loved being able to walk to the beach and see it from the house. Plenty of room for a family of 6. The host was quick to respond and help with any questions and issues. Would totally stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
We appreciate your review. We'd love to have you stay with us again so we can provide an exception 5 Star experience. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything we needed. The stairs to the house made unloading and loading with little ones hard. We rented a golf cart to drive on the beach which was great due to walking a little ways to the beach access. The house is in a great location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and the great location. Please keep us in mind for future travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Clean. Walk to the beach wasn’t bad at all. It would be though in the heat of the day, but we drove our stuff down dropped it off and then had my husband walk back down to us. We walked down at night to the beach and it was no problem. The price was high in my opinion for the amount of days we stayed. One of the reasons I picked this rental was because it offered a free gear rental (maybe 30 I think, can’t remember now) but then when I asked about it once we were there they said it’s only for people who stay 3 or more days. That would have been nice to know ahead of time. The thermostat was to be kept at 72. The master was the hottest in the house. But I abided by the rules. But I wish it could have been turned down to at least 70. I’m heat intolerant due to medical issues so that really sucked for me. There was no coffee or anything provided. So that was a little frustrating. When I’m paying that much and only staying for a quick getaway so my kids could have a beach trip this year, the extra little things would have been nice. Overall it was nice. I was thankful to be able to rent it. Just a little pricey in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the clean property and convenient access to the beach. We also appreciate you sharing your concerns regarding the gear rental, thermostat, and provided amenities. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll be sure to share it with our team as we continue to improve the guest experience. We'd love to welcome you back again, so please keep us in mind for your future travels!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family house!

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: My husband and our 4 children enjoyed a week long stay at Bella’s Dream house, and it was indeed a DREAM! The house fit our family perfectly and the location was amazing! The house was immaculately clean! The management team were a breeze to work with! We were originally due to check out on Friday morning, but decided we wanted one more night. When I reached out to the team to see if this was an option, they took care of everything very promptly! We will definitely be back to stay at Bella’s Dream and look forward to working with the New Wave team in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home, quiet neighborhood.

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: Stayed for a week with my family. The home was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and very clean. Large kitchen that was well stocked. The balcony was the favorite spot in the morning and in the evening, beautiful views of the beach. Lots of outdoor furniture. For future guests; If you plan on cooking you may want to bring some cleaning supplies and extra kitchen towels. The coffee pot is a regular one. The pictures show the outdoor cargo elevator but it is not for the renters use.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This was a beautiful house. Easy to get to Port St Jo, St George Island and Apalachicola. The beach was not crowded (however 200 yards is very misleading) The public beach access is a bit of a walk with no beach access near the house. The deck was great for listening to the waves. The accommodations however were less than desirable. No extras that you would expect for the cost. This was no better than staying at a cheap motel. Cheapest toilet paper and only one roll per bathroom. One roll of paper towels and one extra trash bag in the kitchen and the showers weren’t clean. Our sheets didn’t fit the bed and were scratchy and see-through. For the master bath there was only one towel big enough for an adult and the rest of the towels were small and threadbare. No coffee just filters when we checked in and no laundry supplies at all. The feel was not homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Thank you for visiting The Forgotten Coast. We do communicate a starter supply of amenities are provided so depending on the length of stay, additional amenities may need to be purchased. Housekeeping needs can always be addressed with proper notice. We'd love to have you back to provide a 5 Star experience. Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice & Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We really enjoyed this rental! It was super spacious and clean. Beautiful home. The A/C was set on 76 or 78 when we got there. It took probably 5-6 hours for it to cool down. Once it was cool, it stayed that way even when keeping it on 72. It would have been nice to have been able to use the lift to get groceries and luggage up and down. The walk to the beach was a little farther than we expected. If we stay here again, we will rent a golf cart. The deck was AMAZING! We sat out there a lot especially at night. We would have liked to have a little more seating or more comfortable seating in the living room. Also, not being able to cast to the tvs or log in to your own Netflix or Other app to watch tv sucked. Luckily the weather was great and we weren’t there much but if there had been a rainy day, we would have been super upset. There were not many towels, wash cloths, or dish towels. We ended up going and buying some. The beds were superb! And the shower in the master was so amazing. All in all it was a great place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, loved staying there

3 adult couples. The good and not so good, but a strong 5 Star. New quality home. Wonderful back deck that has a good view of the beach. The master is perfect, king bed, double vanities, high shower, large closet. The kitchen is perfect also, new appliances and the wine cooler really adds to the stay. We put all our drinks in the wine cooler and this gave us plenty of room in the fridge. Very nice gas stove and really good cook ware. 2 BR are nice, but be aware, neither have a closet. The lift is not available to renters due to insurance purposes, didn’t like that. The house looks like a two story, but it is a lot of stairs due to the bottom floor being very high. There is only 1 entrance to the beach and it is probably about 80 yards from the house. You can rent or bring a golf cart or a UTV but if you bring your own, you need to get a beach permit ahead of time. There are a lot of trucks/jeeps and carts on the beach. We were there during the fourth, but it was still not too busy to enjoy. If I were being picky, I would say the kitchen trashcan should be larger and there needs to be a cordless vacuum to keep the floors clean. The only thing we had available was a small broom. Also, the week we were there the water was very sandy and gray, not clear and the sand is not white like some of the beaches. We don’t know if it’s this way all the time or not. The only thing I would do different is bring a cart for the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
We truly appreciate your kind words and detailed feedback! It's great to hear the home was a great fit for your group and that you enjoyed the amenities, especially the kitchen and views. Thanks also for the helpful notes—we value your input. Thanks for staying with us, and please keep us in mind for future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, the amenities were amazing, and the home was situated a short walk from the beach! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful property, amazing amenities, and convenient location near the beach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back again, so please keep us in mind for your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us! We truly appreciate it and hope you’ll keep us in mind for your future travels.
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