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Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in!

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A multi-story beachfront property with balconies, a pool, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with dunes and a clear sky.
A patio with a stone fire pit and three blue Adirondack chairs.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Port St. Joe Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Indian Pass, FL
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Money Bayou
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in!

Welcome to 'Sweetwater Villa', a spacious beachfront property with perfect views and direct beach access on the private boardwalk! Enjoy the screened porch, large deck and hot tub then gather around the firepit. Your reservation includes $300 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered and waiting for your arrival. You will love The Forgotten Coast!

THE SPACE
- 2222 Sq Ft and Pet Friendly
- Covered and uncovered parking
- Outdoor wood burning Firepit
- Dish Network
- Recently updated and beautifully decorated.

LAYOUT:

Ground Floor
- Parking (covered and uncovered) for 2-4 cars
- Stairs to the front door entry and the Gulf front screened porch
- Outdoor sink, prep counter, refrigerator and dining plus hangout area
- Gas grill
- Six-person hot tub with waterfall jets
- Enclosed outdoor shower
- Wood burning Fire-pit
- Boardwalk to the beach

1st Floor
- Open and spacious living-dining-kitchen floorplan all overlooking the beach and Gulf
- Entry to screen porch overlooking beach and Gulf
- Kitchen equipped with 6-burner gas stove and extra prep sink
- 2 dual coffee makers for pods or drip coffee
- Dining tables seats 8 with additional seating at kitchen island
- Watch a movie or the game on the 55-in HD 4K Ultra flat screen
- Streetside King bedroom with access to main floor full bathroom with tub/shower combo shared with hall
- Laundry facilities

2nd Floor
- Streetside Queen bedroom with small bunk area and access to ensuite full bath with step-in shower
- Gulf front King Master bedroom with private full bath, large walk-in closet and access to Gulf front deck
- Custom Master bath provides double vanities, quartz counters, shiplap siding and step-in tiled shower
- The Gulf front Master also connects to Bunk room with French door separation
(great for little ones that want to be close to parents)
- This bunk room also has deck access

This home accommodates 12
Bed Count: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 3 Twin/Twin Bunks

*Make sure to visit the historic Indian Pass Raw Bar for lots of local history and fresh oysters!
*Take the short drive to see downtown Apalachicola and Port St Joe

THINGS TO NOTE:
- The gas fireplace at this property is not accessible for guest use.
- Your reservation includes $300 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes,
paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your
gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival. Delivery fee may apply.
- This is a non-smoking property.
- Bringing a pet? Please check with us on size and number limits for pets.
- Renters must be at least 25 years old. We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters.
- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1597522vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Indian Pass, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Money Bayou - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 37 min drive - 41.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬9 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 Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Villa: 4th of July week available as a Friday or Saturday check in! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port St. Joe Beach, Money Bayou and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. Salinas Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Great place/location

We had 6 adults, 2 kids, & 3 dogs. It was a great location on the beach. Lots of space. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the positive review! We're delighted to hear that your group of 6 adults, 2 kids, and 3 dogs had a wonderful time at our beachfront property. It's great to know that the spacious accommodations and convenient location made your stay an enjoyable one. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan H.

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

Our Favorite Little Spot on Money Bayou

We’ve stayed at Sweetwater Villa four times and just love it. It’s perfectly set up for our family and has become our home away from home when we need a week of low key relaxation. We love the lower outer deck, easy beach access for our golf cart and proximity to money bayou. The house is the perfect size for us and is well maintained. We hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Sweetwater Villa. It's great to hear that you and your family have enjoyed your stays there and that the villa has become a home away from home for you. We're glad to know that the amenities, location, and overall experience have been so positive. Your repeat visits are a testament to the villa's appeal, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Your feedback is truly appreciated and helps us continue to provide an exceptional experience for our guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub is old and needs repairs. Hot tub cover also flaking off into the hot tub. Second story deck off master and furniture that needs cleaned, repaired. One chair cannot be sat in or it will fall apart. Great space, great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charli M.

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

Great Location/Bunk Beds Awkward

House would be great for two young families with children. We were a party of 3 couples plus one more adult. The bunk beds are all inside the two bedrooms upstairs. We ended up using the sleeper sofa because it felt awkward using the bunks. LOTS of stairs to climb! Big kitchen! Enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of the property. We're glad to hear that you and your group generally enjoyed your stay, especially the hot tub and the spacious kitchen. As you noted, the property may be better suited for families with children, given the bunk beds and the number of stairs. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve the experience for future guests. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other comments or suggestions.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donna M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Do not do business with this management company!

We have a lot of experience renting from VRBO and I hate to say that this was one of the worst. We rented this house specifically for the hot tub and the outdoor kitchen which looked so nice in the pictures. However, 4 days before arrival I read a review that said the hot tub wasn’t working properly so I called and asked if they could make sure it was fixed. They assured me they would. It did not happen, even though I called back multiple times during our stay. It was full of sand, no chemicals were added and it would come on and off randomly. The controls don’t work at all. We were very disappointed and let them know that to no avail. The outdoor kitchen is a joke. It was absolutely disgustingly filthy. We spent the first two hours we were there cleaning it so we could use it somewhat. The refrigerator smelled horribly and didn’t work (it did when moved to a different outlet) so we cleaned it really well and used it for drinks. The rest of the house was fine except the vent hood and lights above the cooktop doesn’t work at all and the microwave has seen it’s better days - it took 2-3 minutes to even melt butter. I called several times and the management company was always “going to get to the bottom of this” and “going to call me back” and was “waiting on word from the owner”. Never once did they call back or offer any solution whatsoever. This is just not how you do business if you want people to return. Oh, and just FYI, the Money Bayou which is a few feet from the property, dumps nasty black water into the ocean rendering it useless to play in. The beach isn’t crowded and is nice except for the vehicles driving up and down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daral G.

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

We had a good time as a family-Thank you for letting us use your home. There were some concerns lis

Possible wasp nest somewhere - 3 on porch, 1 inside, a few outside Possible bat invasion Bunk bed stair broken - nails showing Living room carpet corner torn Outdoor kitchen fridge went out Possible power outage downstairs Jacuzzi power? How to turn on and off - keypad doesn’t work Ice maker doesn’t work well Back door was unlocked upon entry Upstairs air not staying cool - 76-78 Used soaps left in outdoor shower Shower and sinks stopped up Shower door won’t close - moldy Internet slow and out
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay with some minor hiccups

Spectacular house and location! Only minor hiccups were several appliances stopped working and the hot tub didn’t work the entire week. I attribute the appliance piece to the harshness of the salt air and environment. The mgt company was quick to respond, however the hot tub tech did not respond to calls or emails, time to find another hot tub resource. Other than that, an epic vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carol L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great Beach! Awful House with Roaches!

Upon our arrival we were given a lock box code. There was no lockbox on the door. There was a person there who let us in. We did not have a key and no way to lock the house when we left. Maintenance said they would come by. Never did. Also, upon our arrival we checked for cleanliness. There was hair in all the showers and bathroom floors. Lots of sand on the floor and counter tops in the kitchen. Because of how dirty it was, I had to go and purchase cleaning supplies to clean the bathrooms and kitchen. We also felt we needed to wash bed linens as well due to how dirty the house was. The bedspreads had stains on them. There was a dead fish in the refrigerator in the outside "kitchen". Also, in the master bedroom we found a glass with liquid in it in a dresser drawer. The tv remote to the living room was not working. The air conditioning stopped working on day 2. The repairman got us up and running quickly. The very WORST part was how we had to endure ROACHES all in the house. Maintenance was called again and sent someone to spray. He stated the house had a bad problem. We had our 5 and 14 month old grand babies. It was awful. The kitchen cookware needs to be updated!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Taylea S.

Great location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Sweetwater Villa. The house was clean and I’m working order. Location was perfect for crabbing and wildlife and great beach access for the golf cart down the road. Only negatives were the windows are super tinted so it always felt dark (we were there a month), broke my foot the first day because the steps blend in with the decking. We would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Relaxing

Loved our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Fantastic!

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: Truly a great find. Stellar views, excellent open spaces, well-appointed. Exactly as advertised. One point to notice...two major sets of stairs to navigate. There is no elevator on property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyele E.

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

Beautiful home with the most amazing deck views!

Best deck of any home I've stayed in the last 13 years down in PSJ/IP/CSB. The decks are screened and therefore the no-see-ums leave you alone in the morning and evening for coffee and drinks. The sunsets and moon are a full 180 view with no blockage. Gorgeous! Firepit is a great addition as well as the hot tub. We really enjoyed the lower deck and grill and spent a lot more time there than I would have expected. Quiet and peacful...great place. Beautful decor and CLEAN!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Great vacation home!

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: Very well laid out home for multi-families. Loved the large common area and the porches. Grill and outdoor furniture was very nice. Very close to the beach and felt safe for our kids to go back and forth. Pet friendly was a plus! Only negative is that the house is on the beach/front side of multiple rows of houses. Families tried to walk around the property multiple times, instead of using the public access. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Lauren, we want to thank you so much for this review! We are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed their time at Sweetwater Villa and on Indian Pass. Regarding the use of the private boardwalk, we are going to get with the owner about getting a sign put up, in hopes this will deter any families that are not staying at the home from using the boardwalk. We look forward to seeing the family again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Didn't want to leave

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 had an amazing time. Our 2nd day we needed to stay in due to Tropical Storm Ida. We felt very safe in the house as the storm passed. House was large with lots of rooms to sleep or get away. Very quiet and private beach and not a lot of people. We sat on the beach each day. Was able to leave our chairs and umbrella out all day even when we walked back to the house for a bite to eat. One day we saw a school of dolphins swim by. Enjoyed late walks up and down the beach under the moonlight. Loved sitting in the hot tub at night looking out onto the beach. My wife and family are already asking when we can go back.Was a perfect get away!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Family Beach Trip

If you are looking for a quiet and private beach family getaway with lots of wildlife, this is the perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Beautiful property! That water though...

The house was great! The A/C had a little trouble keeping up but that was they only issue we had. It was consistently about 80 degrees inside. However, the water was the color of really strong ice tea. We knew that a fresh water source ran in near by but we had no idea it would make the water so brown. Luckily, the Cape San Blas public beach is pretty close and we were able to enjoy crystal clear water there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Drew E.

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

Outdoor space and location were just superb

The outdoor space, the beach. Any issues were easy to overlook due to these two items alone. Upstairs king bed was extremely comfortable as well. Property is older so it has some "dings and dents"....had an issue with pest that took a while to resolve. But didn't harm the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect beach getaway location

Loved this place! Location, amenities, living space — all fabulous. Hot tub, fire pit were favs. Love the whole area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

tom d.

Cape San Blas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location. property needs a little tlc
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Perfection

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: Best beach accommodations ever! Perfect location, view, furnishings and decor. Great stocked kitchen. Incredible artwork. Spacious. Loved the built in fire pit, beachfront hot tub, outdoor kitchen and screened in porch. Love the not crowded beaches and no commercialization. Perfection in all aspects!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Nice beach house

The house was great. Good location on a very quiet beach in early March. Inside was clean and had everything we needed. The screened in decks were spacious and offered a great view. The fire pit and hot tub were key for early spring visit. We would book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Wonderful getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay! The porches are screened which is a great feature to enjoy the outdoors and keep out the bugs. The house sits toward the end of the block, so the beach is practically private. The hot tub was wonderful and we used it daily! The house itself was nicely decorated, all beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms were updated. The house was very clean. Our only complaint was that the kitchen cabinets need updating. The slide out drawers are broken. There are plenty of dishes, pots and pans, but there were no cleaning products, so be sure to bring your own. All in all, it was a wonderful month, and we will gladly be returning to Sweetwater Villa!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Wonderful House and Location

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 family of me, my husband, and 2 little dogs enjoyed this vacation home very much! It's so amazing to have your own private beach, and the views from both porches are incredible. The kitchen is amazingly well-stocked, and we actually enjoyed cooking while on vacation! The master bedroom bed was so soft and comfortable - we slept great every night.The beach was perfect, and we enjoyed our daily sunset walks. The sand is so soft and silky. Some days the waves were calm/quiet, and other days they were quite large and crashing. We were surprised that so many cars drive up and down the beach - honestly probably saw more cars than we did people.The night skies were incredible! I'm an amateur astronomer, and it was fabulous to see a sky with minimal light pollution. So many stars, and I enjoyed watching the Taurid meteor shower from the hot tub.There's a small general store only one mile away, and downtown Port St. Joe is an easy 15-20 minute drive. The chinese food delivery was excellent! Unfortunately, most of the people who work in Port St. Joe do NOT wear masks despite the pandemic, but we did enjoy a couple of meals at KrazyFish Grille where they had a nice outdoor patio that welcomed dogs.We had a wonderful vacation and would definitely recommend this house. I'm sure kids would just love the 2 rooms that have bunk beds.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Amazing Home

Great location! The house was clean and property management was very attentive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marsha M.

Family Summer Vacation 2020

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd year at this same house. We love the location and have enjoyed each year that we spent there. It is our one family vacation a year. The location is perfect and the beach is wonderful. My grandchildren have plenty of room to play and have a good time. We takes bikes and go for rides daily on the bike path. The air conditioner is struggling to keep up and both of the ceiling fans in the family room did not work. The new fans were ordered but just didn't make it in time for our trip. Hopefully the air conditioner can be updated/fixed before our trip next year. Thanks for all your help in making our trip relaxing!! Marsha Miller
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to let you know that the ceiling fans have been replaced and the air conditioner has been repaired. You will definitely enjoy them on your next stay with us.

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