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Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Escape to The Barnacle, a charming two-bedroom retreat nestled in a tree-filled setting on Indian Pass. Enjoy the wrap-around deck with chairs, panoramic views of the beach and St. Vincent's from the boardwalk just 150 ft away, or explore nearby St. Vincent's Island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle

Enjoy your vacation at this fabulous round house in a tree-filled
setting, tastefully decorated, located on the tip of Indian Pass.
Indian Pass is located at the extreme west end of Apalachicola Bay
where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This conflux of fresh and
saltwater makes one the most fertile estuarine areas of the world.
While the area was settled by Native Americans for thousands of
years and then again by the early European explorers modern
civilization has conveniently skipped us over.
Long Known as Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' most of the inhabitants
here have fins or feathers. No high rises or motels but miles of
unspoiled beaches, succulent oysters, world class fishing and
spectacular sunsets. Beachcombers are greeted by miles of shells,
fossilized shark teeth and pottery shards from our earliest
inhabitants.
This comfortable two-bedroom, two bath retreat offers lots of
privacy in a natural setting, approx. 150 ft. from the beach. It does not have a view of the beach, but it is on the boardwalk where you will see a beautiful panoramic view of the beach and St. Vincent's. Back at The Barnacle, you have a wrap-around deck with chairs and a very slight view of Indian Lagoon, lots of
wildlife, and great birding. Explore St. Vincent's Island across the
Pass. Bring your kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, binoculars, and camera. Excellent
fishing and crabbing, shelling and long walks on miles of pristine
beach. Private and peaceful.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the Barnacle.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pickleball
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please purchase Travel Insurance for circumstances beyond both of our control. Among other things, make sure it includes sickness, hurricanes, etc.
Report any damages before checking out. Abuse to property of ANY kind will not be tolerated and will forfeit security deposit, plus damages.
Rinse bicycles, beach chairs, golf cart after each use; return to original place. No sand on floor or wet bathing suits on furniture. Fee for abuse.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 40lbs, individual basis, fee, 125.00 each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Behaved children of all ages are always welcomed!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the Barnacle.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage--the Barnacle House
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage--the Barnacle
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage--the Barnacle House
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage--the Barnacle House
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage--the Barnacle
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage the Barnacle
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage the Barnacle
Indian Pass Fun Privat Cozy Beach Cottage The Barnacle
Indian Pass Fun Private Cozy Beach Cottage the Barnacle

About the neighborhood

Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 30 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Mexico Beach - 36 min drive - 49.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Key - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Arm Less | Drink More - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Pass Beach and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clinton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a secluded and relaxing beach experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A good stay

It was a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

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

Great Visit!

Always a pleasure to stay at the Barnacle!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Gracen T.

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

Wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Barnacle! It’s everything the beach should be! House is adorable and beach access is great! Hosts very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place perfect for our small travel group. The beach is only about 30 steps from the door (Literally a set of stairs over the dunes). The owners were quick to respond to any of our challenges on our trip. The lack of surf (St Vincent’s Island blocks the waves) was the only downer for our 2 12 year old travelers.Very quiet and restful vacation location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Barnacle! The property was exactly as described, loved the wrap around windows and deck. The neighborhood was quiet and beaches not remotely crowded, perfect for a peaceful retreat. It was our first time at Indian Pass as we were looking for a dog friendly beach and house. Our hosts made it so easy to enjoy by providing nearly everything we needed. Janice was so nice and friendly and quick with communication! We would love to stay here again on our next trip Indian Pass!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Stay at the Barnacle.

Great property just off the beach. Short walk to the water over the dune by steps behind the main house. There is no view of the beach from the Barnacle, but close proximity to all the action. Very comfortable & private with all the amenities!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R., Tullahoma, tn

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

Great place

Loved the location and great place to go fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Family stay

Family enjoyed this location for our Florida vacation. We would return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

We loved our stay

Thank you to Janice and Victor of a beautiful stay at the Barnacle. We love the area and are looking forward to coming back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

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

Great Spot

Wonderful hosts, great place to enjoy some quiet time on an out of the way beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin c.

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

Great place!!

Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

The house was very clean and cozy. There were excellent amount of dishes and cooking pans and pots.

The pathway to the beach was absolutely beautiful. Great place to stay for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

August in the Barnacle

This was our 3rd time to stay in the Barnacle. We absolutely loved it. The hosts are awesome and the golf cart made finding the perfect beach spot a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Wonderful host

The hosts are wonderful and the location is Truly a hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

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

Private and peaceful

Beautiful home. Hardwood floors are awesome. Beautiful path to the beach with nice incorporation of the trees. All the necessary amenities. Bald Eagle next door visited us every day. Secluded even being close to the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Perfect Location

Home was beautiful! Great location, visited all the near by towns. Host was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roanna W.

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

Relax and Enjoy

Property accurately described. Enjoyed the trees around the house and watching the birds, lizards and squirrels in the bird bath. I might suggest renting a golf cart if you have a lot of items to carry to the beach. It would be challenging to navigate the stairs from the house to the beach if you had chairs, cooler, fishing poles, umbrella etc. The convenience of loading into a cart and driving vs struggling was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer W.

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

The Barnacle

The stay was great and relaxing! We were able to enjoy a nice quiet stay and walk to beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Missy H.

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

Barnacle

The house is very nice and has everything you need. The bed was so comfortable! I came with my sister, mom and aunt. I rented a golf cart to get to the beach which is a must as the stairs to the beach are horrible especially for older people. The beach was awesome with no people there and I found huge shells which made me really happy. I liked being on the end of the island as it was quite - we were there Easter week and it was perfect weather with a perfect place to stay. Janis was very helpful and very nice. I hope I can come back sometime in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

April Stay

We had a wonderful time. The property was excellent and the hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. We highly recommend the hosts and the location. We also rented the golf cart which makes finding that perfect spot on the beach a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa K.

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

Family Vacation

We love Indian Pass for its laid back atmosphere. You truly feel like you are at a home away from home. Quite area with great food and entertainment a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice M., Cumming, GA

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

Great place at Indian Pass!

Beautiful and newly renovated house. Great location and amenities. The owners are awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Very Relaxing!

My husband and I had a very relaxing vacation at The Barnacle! Janis was great to rent from and we had everything we needed for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Barnacle Bliss

Cozy home atmosphere. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Great kitchen. Comfortable beds too. Loved the wrap around deck. Lots of steps down to beach. Not ideal for our large dog. We used the boat landing for access to beach. Worked great. We had a wonderful time there. Got to explore a lot of the gulf coast. Restaurants were awesome. Our host were absolutely helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025