This home was all I had hoped it would be. Honestly I can’t say enough about it. We came with 3 small children (5 and below), so my experience comes through that lense. As someone with allergies, I really appreciated the new construction (i know that’s a hurricane outcome and not just a perk but it was still a welcomed option) and the fact that this home was designed like an actual home that people would want to live in full time, not just as a beach house. It was functional, open, clean, tastefully decorated and well supplied. My daughters loved the sweet Paris themed bedroom.
Nothing in terms of what I read in the critical comments had not been addressed already. One reviewer mentioned that the master is just two twin beds pushed together- come to find out it’s an adjustable bed with massage settings. So no complaints here!
The kitchen was clean and full of every kind of dish and utensil I could need, including child friendly plastic plates and cups. There’s even an electric grill on the porch so we enjoyed using that. The living room had an extra large comfy couch, no issues with the tv or Internet. If we were staying longer we would have needed a baby gate for the stairs, so if you’re coming with small kids that would maybe be worth packing.
The pool is a bit of a walk but nowhere near as bad as reviewers had me expecting.
My toddlers handled it just fine. And it’s a great pool! The beach was a super easy walk and we spent most of our time there.
Important to plan your meals well when coming to Port St Joe due to limited grocery options and the restaurants are all struggling with staffing like everywhere else. Your grocery options are the piggly wiggly and the dollar general market (which I was pleasantly surprised by), but if you have a complicated menu planned you may want to stop in PCB on your way in.
The market for vacation rentals is insane and prices are higher- this rental was the best possible use of that money and worth every penny for a peaceful, comfortable and relaxing week with our young little family. Stay out of the crowded beach cities and come relax here! You won’t regret it. We plan to come back!