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Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS

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View from the front deck at sunset
Living room/dining room combination is roomy and inviting.
The kitchen overlooks the living room and 5 can sit comfortably at the bar.
Spacious living space.
The loft overlooks the spacious living space

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS

At 148 Aruba Drive there's a place called Kokomo. It’s where you wanna go to get away from it all!

Just a few steps to the world's most beautiful white sandy beach and crystal clear blue water. Enjoy watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico from the deck or view the pristine beach from every room. Minutes from one of Florida's purest and most natural bays, where fish and scallops are abundant.

The only sound you will hear is the crashing of the waves. You will share this beach with more Loggerhead Turtles, Bald Eagles, and other native wildlife than people. This is eco-tourism at its finest.

Kokomo provides about 1600 square feet of living space. This includes two bedrooms and two baths on the main level. The master bedroom has a king-size bed. The second bedroom has a queen-size. It also offers a large loft (two full-size beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa). The family room, dining room, and kitchen are open and spacious. The dining room accommodates eight while four may sit at the bar overlooking the kitchen.

The deck is also perfect for relaxing and watching sunsets that rival those off the Florida Keys. Ample covered parking for vehicles and space for accommodating a modest boat and trailer (please inquire regarding size restrictions).

There are no ferris wheels, IHOPs, or tacky T-shirt shops. This is old Florida - thankfully, the Forgotten Coast of Florida. However, it is only a short drive to historic Apalachicola and only about an hour to Panama City.

We have books, board games, videos, and toys for all ages. Come get away from it all and enjoy the natural rhythms of our Kokomo!


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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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fires on premises.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 30 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Mexico Beach - 36 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 61 min drive - 87.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS on May 4, 2026 start from $644, 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 Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kokomo: the Place to Go to Get Away from it All with GULF VIEWS located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pig Island and 2 mi (3.3 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tossy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, clean; easy access to the beach- 1 minutes walk. Host was prompt with responses; quiet beach get-a-way
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jina B.

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

great place, great area

We absolutely loved this place! The location is amazing, the property is user friendly, easy to enjoy, and easy to maintain for guests. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY A.

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

Great house at a great spot

We had a lovely time at the house! It had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beau C.

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

Great place, and fantastic location!

Great rental property. The unit was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Great stay

No frills Ready in Ready out
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love this place! It was super clean and very nice. Had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Was steps from the water and the neighborhood was quiet and friendly. The owners were great to work with and responded quickly with any questions we had. Will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends and coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Amazing Cape San Blas Location

Incredible location, close to the general store, really close to the beach front. Inside was very well appointed and tasteful as it was functional. Outside space was minimally appointed. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W.

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

Quick trip

Nice place that offers 2 night rentals
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Great rental on the Cape

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend staying in this property on the Cape. It was perfect for a family of four as well as our small dog. The home was very comfortable and accommodating for our group. Just a few steps to the beach conveniently located near the Trading Post and seafood market.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

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

beach vacay

conveinent to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

First Visit to Cape San Blas

We had no idea what to expect, but the Cape was beautiful! The area was much quieter and more relaxed than other areas we have been on 30A. The location was perfect with easy access to the beach, Trading Post, donuts, ice cream, and a few restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Spring Break Stay

We had a wonderful time staying here for spring break. Very short walk to the beach and also to the trading post which has everything you need for a perfect beach getaway. The home was very clean and had plenty of kitchen and cleaning items which made our stay easy and enjoyable. Would stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Easy walk to beach

Great location. Plenty of covered parking. Clean. The beach was a little more crowded than we expected. Also lots of people fishing from the beach around us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Excellent stay for our family and dogs!

The Kokomo was an excellent place to stay for our large family and dogs. Plenty of room to move and the dining room table for 8 was perfect. We ate all our meals there. Kitchen had everything we needed. Sunsets were stunning. Got firewood at the store close by for bonfires. Had a few small issues that the owner took care of the same day. Quick walk to beach. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessie L.

Property is very nice and updated.

When we arrived there was roofers who were there for 2 days, would have been finished before our arrival but were delayed due to 2 days of bad weather. The owner was kind enough to refund a portion of our money due to the inconvience of the roofers. Overall we had a great time, the house itself was large, very nicely decorated and a very short walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Perfect for our Babymoon!

My husband and I had such a wonderful, relaxing vacation here with our dog. We LOVED how dog friendly this house was. The couches all had covers, which made cleaning such a breeze. We enjoyed many nights relaxing on the deck with our dog, listening to the ocean. The townhouse is a quick walk to the beach! I’m pregnant, and our dog is anti exercise and even he didn’t mind the walk! Haha. Our dog is crate trained, and there was plenty of room in the house for his crate. This house was truly perfect for us, and we can’t wait to book our next vacation here! Also, we highly recommend eating at Hunts Oyster Bar and trying Webers Donuts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby P.

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

Great

Great location. Easy walk to the beach. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Great weekend getaway

My family spent a great weekend before sending the kids back to school. The property was clean and comfortable. Beach access is very close, which is nice. Pet friendly! Parking is a little tight if you drive a taller vehicle, but is manageable. Overall, great place to stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great location!

Great location and gulf views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location!

Location was great! Walking distance to Weber’s Donuts and to get ice cream! Short walk to the beach! House was cute. Decorated nicely! Would def stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

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

Home away from home.

We had a wonderful time at Kokomo. Everything you might need was provided. The home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The owner checked in and made us feel very welcome. We would love to return on future trips.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time. There were 10 of us, and we never felt cramped. The house has a view of the gulf and is an easy walk to the beach. The owners are very responsive and furnished the house with everything we could want or need. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Molly L.

Liked: Location

Okay Stay

We had an okay stay at Kokomo. Cape San Blas is beautiful and the location was good. it is super close to the trading post which was nice. The bike trail is incredible, along with the state park. We felt like the place needed a deep clean. Trash was overflowing the trash can outside when we arrived. Baseboards were missing and painters tape was found around the condo. Lots of dust and dirt seen around the air vents. It was an “okay” place to stay for a few nights which is why I gave a 3/5 star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great spot for family !

We got together with our children who are grown and live in different cities. We had the very best time staying in Cape San Blas. Kokomo was a great find and we will be re-booking. Beautiful place very well situated and very friendly owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Family vacation

We stayed here for a week. Super.close to the beach. However, since beach restoration and hurricane beach is hard to access. Not homeowners problem, mother nature's. But my kids liked the "space" and the hose was very well kept up. Super great location on the peninsula!

About the host

Hosted by Melease

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We live in Tallahassee, Florida. We have two children. Our oldest is married with children. Our youngest is a teenager. We love the beach. This is a little slice of our heaven. We would love to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this area when we visited. It is not congested like most beaches. Our house is spacious with two bedrooms, two baths as well as the kitchen and dining on one level. It is about 80 steps to the beach and has a large deck. Perfect for a quiet get away!

What makes this property unique

Our house is walking distance to The Trading Post, a quaint convenient store that provides those incidental items you might have forgotten. They also offer donuts made on-site but go early because they will sell out.

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