10/10 Excellent
Martha R.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Martha R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Condo
Cutest cottage across from the beach!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4950 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port St Joe, FL
- Saint Joe Beach1 min walk
- Mexico Beach3 min walk
- Windmark Beach8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cutest cottage across from the beach!
Hurricane Michael washed away the original Pickels Paradise on the beach but this beautiful place just down the street survived the category 5 storm and is newly renovated and beautifully updated. It is a 1 bedroom with a queen bed and a set of built in bunk beds, 1 bath. Cozy open living room and kitchen with french doors to private patio and outdoor dining area with beautiful palm trees perfect for a hammock. Just a short walk across Hwy 98 to the dedicated beach! Enjoy the ocean breeze and splashing waves as you watch the sunset. Pets, bonfires and the relaxing beverage of your choice are all allowed on the beach. Bonus outdoor enclosed shower with hot water to wash all the sand from the beach away! Also it is very close and you only need to walk just one block to eat at Shipwreck restaurant! Come make unforgettable memories here!
Property manager
Barbara Pickels
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Constitution Convention Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Port St Joe, FL
What's nearby
- Saint Joe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Beacon Hill Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Mexico Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
- Windmark Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Restaurants
- Shipwreck Raw Bar - 3 min drive
- Express lane Food Mart - 2 min drive
- Shell Shack - 5 min drive
- Subway - 2 min drive
- View On Old 98 - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port St Joe Gem
Peter C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen P.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Jen P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
joe h.
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
joe h.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kris M.
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy
Kris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie K.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Bobbie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
marc j.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little trip
marc j.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina H.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Tina H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Bobby K.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Not the actual location
Bobby K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brief Birthday Trip
Amy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Teresa W.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Month stay Port St Joe
Teresa W.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti C.
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Patti C.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn B.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach vacation
Lynn B.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Tim H.
9 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip 2022
Tim H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Linda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy N.
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Cindy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl C.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2023
Sheryl C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
jeanie e.
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
jeanie e.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
McKenna H.
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place ❤️
McKenna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Denise C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ronnie T.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! So unexpected!!
Ronnie T.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L., Colorado Springs, CO
15 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip fun
Kelly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joelle H.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Tiny & comfy
Joelle H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
31 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sunsets
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Felicia S.
15 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach is calling!
Felicia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Pickels
A long time resident of Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe who moved to area in the 1990’s to raise children in this place they call ”Mayberry on the beach “. Many flock to vacation here for this very reason. A lovely small town with the best uncrowned beaches and sunsets and an unhurried lifestyle that lets you slow down enough to really enjoy it!
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