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Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway

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Living room
Stocked kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove and more
Master bedroom with queen bed and on-suite bathroom
Master bedroom on-suite bathroom with walk in closet
Picture of the front of the house, steps from the dog friendly beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port Saint Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Hill Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway

Just a short walk from the sugar-white sands of St. Joe Beach Florida, this bright, pet-friendly coastal retreat is perfect for a relaxing getaway whether you're traveling as a couple, with family, or planning to bring Fido along.

Start your mornings with coffee on one of two screened porches, then take an easy stroll just one block to the beach. Spend your day soaking up the sun, walking your dog on the pet-friendly beach or relaxing in the open, airy living space. In the evening, unwind with a movie or a peaceful coastal breeze.

This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home, with a fenced yard, is designed for comfort and convenience. Each bedroom has its own private en-suite bathroom, giving everyone space and privacy. The open-concept layout makes it easy to relax and spend time together.

Enjoy features that make your stay simple and stress-free: 1 block to beach access, pet-friendly (bring Fido), two screened porches, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, fast WiFi, free parking, beach cart beach chairs, and a charcoal grill.

Located in a quiet area of Beacon Hill in St. Joe Beach Florida, you’re close enough to walk to the beach in minutes while still enjoying a peaceful setting. Restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping are all just a quick 10-minute drive away.

The home is professionally cleaned and well maintained to ensure a comfortable, worry-free stay. Everything is set up so you can arrive, settle in, and start enjoying your vacation right away.

Book your stay today and experience a relaxing, pet-friendly getaway in St. Joe Beach Florida just steps from the sand.

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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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 857485vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is by the sea. Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Frank Pate Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Park Under the Palms - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill Mercantile & Social - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bear Coastal - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly • One Story Private Home • Quiet Beach Getaway located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach, Mexico Beach and Beacon Hill Park. Park and Park Under the Palms are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location and an excellent host! The home had everything we needed for a perfect beach vacation- beach cart, coolers, and all the essentials. The fenced yard was a huge bonus for our dog. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit. Exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and perfect for our family, right across the beach was a plus and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice! Host was easy to contact...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

We Enjoyed our stay!!

It was cleaning and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic! A block from the beach, very cool decor, comfortable and clean. Lynn is very caring about you having a good stay and helpful with everything. Bring your pets, there is a good yard for them to zoom in!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

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

Love the Banana Cabana

Great location. Quiet and peaceful. Cute screened porches to relax on. Close to the beach! House is well equipped and comfortable. We've stayed here twice and would happily return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wade k.

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

Banana cabana was a great plce to stay

Nice stay and close to beach access actually has a view of ocean between the houses across street
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett S.

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

Clean, comfortable and cute!

We enjoyed our stay in Banana Cabana. Location was great. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Great stay!

Loved the location! Just a short walk to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Banana Cabana

Enjoyed our stay, would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry B.

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

BARTLETt

Excellent location to the beach,close to every thing.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

henny p.

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

Great local small family destination

Cozy and clean, short walk to the beach, place with limited number of restaurants, dog friendly until Mexico beach border. Superb bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

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

Just Right!!

The house is exactly as advertised. The side porch was the perfect place for morning coffee. Quiet neighborhood. The bathroom and showers are updated and very nice! The kitchen is updated with stainless appliances, but the house had the charm of a Florida beachhouse. Only about a block to the beach. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carole m.

We loved it; very cozy place with everything we needed

Awesome experience; one or two more bikes is a suggestion for families of more than 2....😊
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R.

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

Good place to stay for 2......my dog really loved too!

Everything was great......only problem was tv and internet was unavailable for several days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2022
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Once you contacted me about the internet issue, I reached out to the neighbors and learned that there was an outage in the neighborhood. I did reach out to you the next morning to see if it was back on and was told it was once again working. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Unfortunately, it was completely out of our control.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Awesome

The house is always clean and comfortable when we arrive. We used the beach wagon and grill every day. The location is perfectly located close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Vacay Getaway

Absolutely wonderful. Adorable bungalow just the right size. Close to the beach. Relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great

Great, and relaxing. impressed with the amount of utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R W.

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

Love the Banana Cabana

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is clean and cozy, kitchen is well stocked for all cooking needs, and the neighborhood is quiet. It is just steps away to a beautiful, dog-friendly beach. We enjoyed riding the bikes provided, and communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

St Joe Beach

Quiet neighborhood, close to beach. The Banana Cabana is the perfect bungalow with a good selection of beach chairs and everything you need for a day at the beach. Keyless entry is a plus. Awesome little place to relax and decompress!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

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

Great Stay!

We so enjoyed our month at the Banana Cabana. Well equipped for cooking meals. Loved the walk in showers! Mexico Beach and Port St Joe are quiet hidden gems for relaxation and beach time without crowds. The book library was a bonus! Beds were comfortable. Quiet area with nice neighbors. Liked it so much, we are coming back!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

Snowbird Retreat

Very easy self check in. The property is clean and stocked with basic necessities. This cozy cottage is quiet in a safe and friendly neighborhood. There are two screened porches and a fenced yard for spending time outside. There is a small library to select a book and enjoy your escape! The beach is right out the window. Great walkability on the beach and around town.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen k.

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

Just a Slice of Heaven

We had spent a winter on 30A in Blue Mountain in 2018. Took a trip to Apalachicola and drove thru Mexico Beach and St. Joe Beach. My husband made the comment that if we ever came to Florida again, this is where we would stay. Back in Wisconsin we watched in horror as Hurricane Michael destroyed the area. Early this year we were feeling the need for a beach vacation, so we checked this area again and were happy to see that it was coming back to life. We have spent the entire month of October in The Banana Cabana and we both agree that it has been one of our favorite vacations. The Banana is the quintessential beach cottage. It is not a carbon copy of the new, indistinguisable from one another, beach homes that permeate the area since the hurricane. Banana is loaded with charm and every possible convenience. We were able to prepare full meals without issue. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms modern and beautiful. There is also a cute little loft with 2 twin beds. There are 2 screened porches with comfortable furniture. One even has a porch swing! The porches became an extension of the living space. The yard is fenced and our pup spent many hours hunting geckos. There are beach chairs and a beach wagon to haul everything to the beach which is a very short walk away. We saw dolphins, pelicans and ghost crabs. There was a fenced in area where turtle eggs waited to hatch. The neighbors to the Banana were extremely friendly and helpful. Speaking of helpful, Lynn the lucky owner of the Banana, was easily accessible. One WEEKEND we noticed that there didn't seem to be any hot water. We called Lynn at about 10 in the morning, and there was a new water heater installed by mid afternoon. It will be difficult to leave here tomorrow morning but we have next year to look forward to. We've already reserved the Banana Cabana for next October.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We enjoyed having you stay at our house and are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Mexico Beach was once a hidden gem but is quickly becoming a hot spot for vacationers!! It has so much to offer and it sounds like you made the most of your stay. We are looking forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed in several places in Port St. Joe and this is by far the most comfortable, peaceful and relaxing place we’ve stayed! From either screened in porch, you can hear the ocean. And see it too! The house has every accommodation we needed. The rooms were wonderful and the sheets were the softest I’ve ever felt! Lynn was very prompt with our communications. And the location is central to everything! A 5 minute walk to the most beautiful beaches, and such friendly locals! If I could choose a house to own in the Port St. Joe area, I would choose one just like this! When we come back, we hope to stay again! Thank you for everything including wonderful memories!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Slater

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Why they chose this property

Our beach cottage is kept as clean as possible, we are dog friendly, the beach is steps away, quiet neighborhood, we have a limited ocean view from the porches

What makes this property unique

Distance to the dog friendly beach and the friendly surrounding neighbors.

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