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Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches

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A swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A single-story house with a garage, a covered porch with two red chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
A room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a table with a woven basket, and a gray sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and orange chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Windmark Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Windmark Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Port St. Joe Marina and Mexico Beach Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mexico Beach and Constitution Convention Museum State Park. Beacon Hill 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 cave exploring and ecotours.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mexico Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 23 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 36.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay View Retreat | Heated Pool | Dog Friendly | Near Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Windmark Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The community and property were just what we needed for a multigenerational trip plus our two dogs. The home is incredibly convenient, across the street from one of the community pools and the boardwalk that leads to the golf cart path and beach. There were plenty of bedding options, and the kitchen had everything we needed, access to the garage was great too as a nice place to store outdoor and beach gear. We rented a golf cart and I would highly recommend that for anyone else staying here, as it made getting to and from the town center and heated pool a fun activity instead of just a ride in the car. Windmark is it beautifully kept community and we would definitely stay in this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and the house!!! Everything was perfect. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the house and location and that everything was perfect for your stay. We truly appreciate you choosing us and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing trip. Family friendly. Beautiful house. Walk to the beach. Right by the pool. Everyone had a great time. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear your family had an amazing trip and enjoyed the beautiful home, convenient beach access, and pool. We truly appreciate your kind words and can't wait to welcome you back again. Please keep us in mind for your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and the location to the pool and beach walkway was excellent! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We would love to host you again, so please keep us in mind for your future stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so nice, and the location was perfect. QIt is just about the closest to the pool as you can get in this big neighborhood. From the driveway, it was less than 1 minute to the pool and 5 minute walk to the beach (maybe less if you aren’t dragging all the kids and wagon of stuff). Our four kids loved the house! It was plenty of space for the 6 of us. The girls loved the bunk beds as well as the adorable doll house in the master closet (such a fun and unique touch!) Overall, the house had everything we needed and we appreciated the use of all the beach gear in the garage. We also loved that the backyard was fenced in and my son loved playing ping pong and darts in the garage. We will definitely be back to stay at this property! It was a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in process for the house went smoothly. It was easy to communicate via text message with the host. The house is very pet friendly with a fenced in backyard. The house was very clean inside and out. It has well equipped in the kitchen. We had enough space for five adults and one baby. The neighborhood the house is in is sl7 minutes from Mexico, Beach and 11 minutes from Port Saint Joe so it’s settled in the middle of both which was nice. The pool is not far from the house just as it said in the description and it was very nice family oriented area. We would stay at this house again and we were happy with our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the smooth check-in process, easy communication, clean and pet-friendly home, fenced-in backyard, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient location between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe. We're also happy you enjoyed the nearby pool and family-friendly community. We'd 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

Amazing vacations

Wonderful place to stay. Very close to the pool and to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thanks for the wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and very spacious. We loved the neighborhood and proximity to the pool and waterfront. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and location. We’d love to host you again, so please keep us in mind for your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

The property was great and our vacation was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying. We are so happy to you enjoyed your stay with New Wave Property Management. Please keep us in mind for future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable for our family. We had more than enough space since it was just my husband, myself, our 9 year old son, and 3 year old daughter. The beds we did use were comfortable. The kids enjoyed the games in the garage. I think my daughter’s favorite thing was the Barbie playhouse in the master closet. The pool was close by. We always use a golf cart when we stay in Windmark but we really only used it this year to ride to the beach and the other pool by the city center. We would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and had a positive experience at the property. It means a great deal to us that you took the time to share your feedback. We work hard to provide a comfortable and memorable stay for our guests, and we’re thrilled to know we met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing beach getaway in the future! Safe travels and thank you for choosing New Wave Property Management.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall experience was fantastic! The house is very close to both the beach and the pool. We really had a blast during our stay. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the home’s location and amenities! Thank you so much for staying with us—we truly appreciate it and hope you’ll keep us in mind for your future travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family oriented

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: It was perfect. We really love the location, near the boardwalj to the beach. This was our second stay and we noticed more pots and pans plus extra bowls. The hot water pot was great for tea. The extra little things made our stay feel like home away frim home. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Evacuation stay

Everything was very clean and very organized we definitely recommend this home for everyone who wants to stay in a nice location that’s very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location and found everything clean and well-organized. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home close to beach

We would stay here again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review! Please keep us in mind for the future ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect getaway

definitely coming back to this beach getaway! house was super clean and had a great kitchen with all the gadgets needed to cook! great location and ammenities were top notch! we enjoyed every second and can’t wait to return to paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, from our clean accommodations to the well-equipped kitchen and excellent amenities. We're excited to have you back for another memorable experience!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea’ing Stars

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: Beautiful house - loved the spaciousness - amenities were excellent - well equipped kitchen - will definitely go back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Weekend Getaway

The property was amazing! Check in and out was easy and convenient. Everything I could have imagined we needed was at the house. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Please save our information and book directly all one word, new wave property management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kid and pet friendly

House is great for kids and pets. Easy access to the beach which is also pet friendly. House is new and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
It makes us so happy to know you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you so much! Please keep us in mind for your future travels!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Sea'ing Stars

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: We enjoyed our stay and the property was great! Highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crabbing, scalloping, swimming and golf

The location was ideal for our group. Being so close to the pool and boardwalk to the beach was great. The walk to the beach with gear can be long but doable. This house had wagons, crab nets, and chairs which were helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are very comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled that you loved the location and found the house equipped with everything you needed for your stay. We’re so glad to hear you’d stay with us again—we’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

Wonderful time with family. Property was perfect for us. Small detail was that 4 beach chairs were listed as being at property. Actually only had 2 chairs, one of which was broken. Otherwise no surprises other than house was newer than expected which was a plus. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thank you for your kind review. Knowing you enjoyed yourself makes our whole year! Please keep us, New Wave, in mind for future travels!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hogan/crews

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: It was great and all the extra amenities were a nice touch. The beach chairs, Ping pong table, seaining rack in the kitchen, beach towels anddan electric grill all add to the comfort of our stsy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying. We are so happy to you enjoyed your stay with New Wave Property Management. Please keep us in mind for future travels!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and good time.

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: Nice house. Great service. Had-trouble setting up TV,s they came right out and got it going. Had dog and it had a great yard, fenced in. Good time. Hope to be back next year.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Potentially great!

The location is not close to the main developed beach area. You can walk across the dunes to access the beach but it’s not as depicted. They are building a new amenity section next door and once complete it will be great! The other issue was ants! The property manager was great coming out but it’s impossible to keep them out the builder is shoddy that built the house it’s beautiful inside though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review of Seaing Stars. I am baffled by the feeling the pictures are not accurate. Nothing has changed in the community... we are still waiting on the community pool to be completed as well as additional boardwalks to the beach. We will update pictures once these items are complete. I apologize you felt mislead in any way. The ants are an issue any time we have a significant amount of rain. It is common for our area, it is not just this home or community. With all the rain, the ground floods and the ants have nowhere to go but up. All properties are on a pest control program so we can send PC out rapidly as needed. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, I just hate we did not provide a 5 Star stay. Please keep us in mind for the future!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice property, misrepresented location

House was nice, new construction. We were traveling with 2 adults but it would be suitable for 2 young families. Seemed like the kitchen and living spaces were well furnished. My issue was that I specifically booked this property because the dropped pin on VRBO showed a 5 minute walk to a wedding and other festivities at the Mill Mercantile and View on Old 98. Upon receiving the reservation details after booking, it was actually a 30 minute walk down a empty, unlit road. Unlike some of the closer properties we passed up, it didn’t come with a golf cart or bikes either. I wasn’t traveling for the beach, but it didn’t seem like there was easy access point for walking there either. Also, the 2nd half of the sea grove neighborhood was still under development. For the same cost or slightly more, I would just stay in the windmark development in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us.
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