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"3 adult couples. The good and not so good, but a strong 5 Star. New quality home. Wonderful back deck that has a good view of the beach. The master is perfect, king bed, double vanities, high shower, large closet. The kitchen is perfect also, new appliances and the wine cooler really adds to the stay. We put all our drinks in the wine cooler and this gave us plenty of room in the fridge. Very nice gas stove and really good cook ware. 2 BR are nice, but be aware, neither have a closet. The lift is not available to renters due to insurance purposes, didn’t like that. The house looks like a two story, but it is a lot of stairs due to the bottom floor being very high. There is only 1 entrance to the beach and it is probably about 80 yards from the house. You can rent or bring a golf cart or a UTV but if you bring your own, you need to get a beach permit ahead of time. There are a lot of trucks/jeeps and carts on the beach. We were there during the fourth, but it was still not too busy to enjoy. If I were being picky, I would say the kitchen trashcan should be larger and there needs to be a cordless vacuum to keep the floors clean. The only thing we had available was a small broom. Also, the week we were there the water was very sandy and gray, not clear and the sand is not white like some of the beaches. We don’t know if it’s this way all the time or not. The only thing I would do different is bring a cart for the beach"

"We stayed for two weeks and it felt like home, but only steps to the beach. Everyone had plenty of room in this well appointed home."

"Spacious beach home with great beach/ocean views. Very nicely renovated with everything you need. Nice Oceanside porch. Short walk to beach. Great place for families or several couples. "

"The house was great. Location was great. Property manager was great. But the neighbors were pains in the butt- they complained about everything. Dog haters for sure. They have cameras that face our place, etc. felt bad for the property manager. They probably have him on speed dial. "

"Some of the reviews made me nervous but I found this house to be a great fit for 3 families. The listing originally said it had 2 parking spots but you could easily fit 4 cars or midsized SUV’s. The location was perfect. It was very quiet and about 15 minutes away from the center of town. The pool was empty most of the day until about 3 pm. There was ample space on the beach to spread out. The ocean water isn’t as clear as Destin but I’d take the laid back vibes of Port St Joe any day of the week. I do have a few suggestions for the owners. There are definitely not enough towels and wash rags. There might’ve been 3-4 wash rags and about 8 bath towels so you do have to run the washer daily. The bottom floor bedroom only had a clear shower curtain liner, no actual shower curtain which was odd. Overall, the house had everything else we needed - comfy beds, TV’s in every bedroom, hairdryers, irons and my personal favorite, a box fan! It also had a variety of beach chairs, skim board and beach umbrella. I’d definitely visit again and recommend the house to others. Thanks for hosting us! "

"The house, the location, everything was perfect! "

"Great location and really enjoyed the pool!"

"The house had everything we needed and was a great location. The screened deck was our favorite spot. The community pool was small but was a great option when our girls wanted a break from the beach. And having our dogs with us, made it a true family vacation. "

"Great time, the house was just what we needed for the week. Had everything we needed and was very tidy when we got there. Had a quick private path to the beach. Definitely recommend! "