Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams
The beauty of the setting of this home is unmatchable. From the large open porch, view pristine white sandy beaches of Indian Pass with multiple species of sea birds, enjoy watching dolphins in the Gulf, and experience stars at night like you've never seen them. Even night owls will want to awaken for the spectacular sunrises peeking above the Western tip of beautiful St. Vincent's Island, a National Wildlife Refuge just a short kayak trip away. Once you've stayed at 'Starlight by the Sea' you'll never want to leave--it happens to everyone.
This home was designed by the owners for fun for the entire family, all ages and including the 4-legged members as well. Indian Pass is the dog friendliest beach you'll ever find. Like horses? We're horse friendly, too. Ride the 5000 acre Buffer Preserve or the 8000 acre Box R Ranch, or with permits and tail bags, ride the lovely beaches of Cape San Blas. There's also great fishing, boating, and golfing. After all this activity, relax swinging in the hammock, sunning on the open deck, or reading a good book in the shade of the veranda. Then stroll the beach for a magnificent sunset. It truly is magical.
WHAT'S NEW: We now have 2 ocean kayaks for our guests to use at no extra cost. We do not provide lifejackets so you will need to bring your own or rent them locally.
IF YOUR IDEA OF A GREAT VACATION IS...
To gently awaken in bed with a view of a huge red sun peeking over the horizon and the sound of seagulls and waves lapping the shore
To sit on a breezy porch with a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico and watch dolphins frolicking in blue water and blue herons walking along a snow white beach
To eat sunset dinners al fresco while watching the Gulf of Mexico turn an iridescent blue against a pink sky
To lounge on comfortable chairs looking up at star-filled skies and moonlight shining on the sea
THEN 'BOOK NOW' AT 'STARLIGHT BY THE SEA'
Keywords: House, beachfront, single family home
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check out time 10AM; Place key back in lock box
Place used linens in wicker clothes baskets and place at the end of bed.
If pet covers were used, place with used linens.
Place used towels and wash cloths in the bathtubs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owners recommend guests purchase Travel Protection Insurance and recommend CSA, the company recommended by VRBO/HomeAway. Call owner for questions.
Outdoor lights should not be used during turtle season. Outside turtle season, turn outside lights off when not needed to prevent light pollution.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 ecotours and cycling.
St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Salinas Park - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
Restaurants
Scallop Republic - 10 min drive
Indian Pass Raw Bar - 5 min drive
The Rusty Key - 16 min walk
The Smokehouse - 11 min drive
George Ann's Food Trailer - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams on 22 Aug 2026 start from £331, 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 at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Pass Beach and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Joy and Bob are wonderful hosts! This is a very relaxing place. Our family, including our two dogs, felt right at home. We enjoyed the beach and the breeze on the deck while sunning. Very laid back area with cool wildlife. Herons and a bald eagle regularly around the beach as are other shore birds.
Tony L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5 star review. I am glad your family enjoyed a relaxing vacation at Starlight by the Sea, and are thinking of Spring Break next year. Have a great year and we look forward to having you again.
This is our fifth year in Indian Pass and our third stay at Starlight by the Sea. We keep returning because it’s such a perfect spot for our dogs—they absolutely love the porch, and so do we. The location is ideal: peaceful, uncrowded, and with beautiful sunrise views right from the porch. Joy is always wonderful to work with and truly an exceptional host.
Ruth T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your Indian Pass vacations. We already look forward to having you again next year. We feel the same way as you about Starlight, peaceful, relaxing, plus there's no better way to wake up than with those beautiful sunrises! Our dog, Bear, agrees! Thanks again!
Thank you for your 5 star review. Very happy you and your doggies had another enjoyable vacation at Starlight by the Sea. We greatly appreciate our repeat guests!
Starlight By the Sea is one of the most peaceful places by the water I’ve ever stayed… Every sunset and every sunrise is spectacular! Joy is a wonderful host! I’ve been coming here for probably 20 years! The place has everything you need to relax, kayak over to the island, grill if you want, walk the beach, etc. Joy the host is such a delight! She makes sure your stay is peaceful and you have everything you need!!
Maggie A.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
We are always happy to see another booking for you and the precious terriers, Seva and Irving. Love seeing their pictures in their favorite Starlight spots. Thank you for choosing our home for your "home away from home" through the years. We appreciate your review and glad you had another great Starlight vacation.
Starlight by the sea was a wonderful quiet get away. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. It is located right on the water. We enjoyed sitting on the huge deck and watching the sunrises, dolphins and eagles. Loved walking on the beach and picking up shells. There was wonderful communication with the owner, Joy. We will definitely go back again. If you are looking for places to eat, The Raw Bar is 5 minutes away and has a dog friendly patio. Food was awesome. Mango Marley's on Mexico Beach also had giant cheeseburgers, huge shrimp and sweet potato fries. Sparks Bar-B-Que in town served smoked brisket and amazing BBQ chicken nachos, also pet friendly patio. Hunts Oyster Bar also had wonderful shrimp and chicken tenders. Best hush puppies I have ever had. Also pet friendly patio overlooking the water. The Sugar Shack ice cream shop had homemade ice cream and huge pup cups. We loved Port Saint Joe, Florida and will definitely visit it again.
Dana H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a very informative review of Starlight by the Sea, and also great information on restaurants you enjoyed while there. I'm sure that will be appreciated by our guests, and by us, also, because we haven't tried some of those ourselves! We enjoyed talking with you and appreciate your sharing pictures of your adorable doodles enjoying Starlight. We hope you will return soon. Best, Joy
I haven't been to this part of Florida in 9 years and it didn't disappoint! The home was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Very large porch that we enjoyed, dogs loved the porch too. The views of the sunrise from the porch were stunning. Joy was very quick to respond to any questions and even had a little welcome gift for us! I hope to come back soon. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing beach trip.
L W H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
I am very happy your return trip to our area of FL was as pleasant as you remembered it many years ago. Since building Starlight by the Sea in 1996, we can say from our experience, Indian Pass is still a peaceful, quiet, and gorgeous natural environment not marred by overdevelopment. I agree that it is a perfect place to relax, and we look forward to sharing it with you again sometime. Thank you for your time to write a review.
We really enjoyed our time at Starlight by the Sea. This was our first time at Indian Pass and fell in love. We especially loved the location of this house. The hosts were incredibly nice and very helpful. Hoping to be back soon.
connie w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review. I'm glad you enjoyed your first vacation at Indian Pass and Starlight by the Sea. We hope you will have many more. We enjoyed having you. Thanks again.
This property is in a great location at the mouth of Indian Pass. Shelling, fishing, and a boat ramp right at your feet! Great house for just relaxing! Safe porch gates for your pets! We loved every minute of the stay! And Scalloping was great this year, too! We shall return!!!!!!!
Paula R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
We look forward to having you again. Glad you and your family, including the 4-legged ones, enjoyed Starlight by the Sea and our beautiful location on Indian Pass. Thank you for your 5 star review and being a 5 star guest.
Starlight is a wonderful place to be for a quiet beach vacation. We love the views, the water, and the privacy. This was our grandson's first time at the beach, and he couldn't get enough of the water. Thank you, Joy, for sharing your home with us again! We'll be back!!
Great holiday getaway, pet friendly and an amazing view!
jeanine c.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving at Starlight by the Sea, and that the gorgeous view was enjoyed by all. Thank you for submitting your 5 star review.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
13 May 2019
Great Stay
Great place to stay for a quiet vacation
Brian R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you, Brian, for your 5 star review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at "Starlight by the Sea" and hope you will come again soon.
Our third stay at Starlight which was, as always, great. Our dogs love the large deck and easy access to the beach. We will be back again next year!
Mark T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
We loved seeing your 4th booking next year and look forward to having you again. It is our goal to have our guests feel at home at Starlight by the Sea, and want to return again and again. Thank you for choosing our home again.
Starlight by the Sea was everything we hoped for when booking! The house was homey and comfortable with everything we needed to prepare a few meals. The wraparound porch and the beach both exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful relaxing beach vacation that our entire group needed and enjoyed! Thank you Joy for sharing your home with us. We will definitely be back.
Shawn N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
We are very happy you enjoyed Starlight by the Sea as much as we do. It was a pleasure to be a part of your 35th wedding anniversary celebrations. Thank you for your review and letting us know your favorite things about Starlight. We look forward to having you again.
We loved the area! Practically had the beach to ourselves! Favorite thing about the property was the deck overlooking the ocean. Also, the area being dog friendly was a special treat for our pups. Will be going back!
Gina S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Glad you and the doodles enjoyed your vacation at Starlight by the Sea, and thank you for sharing your pictures of them on their first beach time. Adorable! Hope you'll be back soon.
An amazing place to stay. We hope to come back soon! It was great to have the ocean kayaks--we were able to easily explore on St Vincent Island.
Elaine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
So glad you enjoyed the kayaks and were able to explore St. Vincent's Island, even at the end of Dec! St. Vincent's is such a gem. We are lucky to have such a good view of it and all the interesting wildlife that takes place on the sandy spit and the waters where dolphins love to frolic. We look forward to having you again. Thank you!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
18 Jun 2017
Great location and wonderful house.
You can't get a better location for a quiet beach getaway on our own bit of beach.
Jim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you, Jim, for submitting your review. Glad you had a great vacation at "Starlight by the Sea".
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is in great shape, the views are spectacular and owner was very helpful. I'll definitely stay here again.
Craig J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thank you for the great review. Look forward to having you again.
About the host
Hosted by Joy Stallings
I am an anthropologist and my husband is a commercial real estate attorney. We are both now retired with 3 horses and 4 dogs, living quite a different lifestyle on Indian Pass from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta city life. As pictured here with me, we often enjoy having our beautiful granddaughter with us at 'Starlight by the Sea', a place filled with years of wonderful times and family memories.
Why they chose this property
When we saw our property on Indian Pass in 1992, it was the first time we had visited Indian Pass, even though we had vacationed on Cape San Blas several times with our young children. In fact, our son and daughter were only 6 and 4 years old in 1982 when we first vacationed in the area. As we hiked through the oak trees, palmettos, and palms, and climbed the sand dunes near the beach, we were in awe of the beauty we beheld. It was like finding a secret hideaway, with beautiful natural vegetation, gently curving white sandy beaches, and a view of an uninhabited barrier island displaying a show of seabirds hunting their supper in the blue gulf waters. And, amazingly, that is the way it's been ever since...
What makes this property unique
The uniqueness of 'Starlight by the Sea' and Indian Pass can be summed up in a couple of words--family fun! It's a place where everyone, furry ones included, can relax, play, feel at home, and enjoy the quiet, pristine, natural beauty of the coast. We built 'Starlight by the Sea' in 1996, and our focus was to experience as much of the natural beauty of Indian Pass from all areas of the house, to be comfortable for all ages, from parents and grandparents to young children, and to accommodate our 4 legged family members as well. It has certainly fulfilled all our dreams for our family, and we think it can for yours as well.
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