Escape to the laid-back atmosphere of St. Joe Beach at Pete's Paradise, a beach house with an open concept living area, modern amenities, and plenty of space to relax. Unwind in the shaded backyard under the covered patio or gather around the fire pit with friends and family for a fun evening.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7129 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
PETE'S PARADISE IS MODERN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN! GREAT FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT, PET FRIENDLY!
NEW HOME LOCATED IN A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! LARGE BACKYARD WITH COVERED PATIO, FENCED IN BACKYARD AND FIREPIT!! BOAT PARKING IS AVAILABLE.
Pete's Paradise is the perfect beach house to escape the crowds and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the Forgotten Coast. This coastal home has an open concept living area with a split floor plan and offers all-new, modern amenities including vinyl plank flooring throughout! Enjoy hours of entertainment in the shaded backyard under the covered patio or gather around the fire pit with friends and family for a fun evening. Miles of white sand beaches and pristine water are just a short 2.5 blocks away from the home (less than a 5-minute walk) in St. Joe Beach, FL.
As you enter the home you are greeted with an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area which is beautifully decorated with modern furniture and inviting coastal decor giving you plenty of space to stretch out and relax. The fully equipped kitchen features a large island, pantry, and new appliances. The open concept living area with tons of natural light is a great place to gather with friends and family for an ultimate beach getaway. 55-inch smart TV located in the living area with access to log in to your own Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. account.
The split bedroom floor plan gives you privacy from your guests. The spacious master suite offers a king bed, 43 inch smart TV, and an en-suite bathroom with double vanity. One guest bedroom has a queen bed, while the other has bunk beds. Guest bedrooms share a full bathroom with double vanity. On-demand tankless hot water heaters are available for plenty of hot water for everyone. When you are ready to venture to the beach, you'll find paradise in less than 5 minutes! Load up the beach buggy (provided for you) and enjoy combing the secluded beach for shells, snorkeling, kayaking, sunbathing, surfing waves, fishing, or taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, you'll spend hours of fun while soaking up the sun. For the fishing enthusiast, launch your boat at the nearby Mexico Beach Marina boat ramp or Port St. Joe boat ramp and take in some first-class fishing, or book your family on a fishing charter day trip out on the water to catch your dinner.
After a long day at the beach, make your way to the backyard for some fun and games, or kick back with your favorite beverage under the covered patio. Gather around the fire with smores and make memories of a lifetime. Outdoor games are provided for your enjoyment.
When you are ready to venture out, visit nearby Port St. Joe for shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Downtown offers cute shops along Reid Avenue, many restaurants, and grocery stores. Don't forget to check out the historical Lighthouse and Sea Turtle Museum. We love our sea turtles! Mexico Beach is just a few miles away and offers restaurants and shops. For an adventure, take a ride to Cape San Blas and visit St. Joseph Peninsula State Park for access to the beach and Joseph bay. It offers natural hiking trails, miles of untouched beaches, and access to launch kayaks or paddleboards to adventure along the gulf coast. For an amazing experience, you can horseback ride on the beach from Salinas Park.
If you are interested in wildlife and natural beauty, plan a trip over to St. Vincent Island by ferry boat for the day. Hike around the island and explore our native wildlife and foliage. About 30 miles away is the historical fishing community of Apalachicola. It's perfect for a day trip to do a little shopping, stroll along the Apalachicola River or grab some of the best seafood around! You won't be disappointed! There are so many options to do without crowds or traffic!
This home is pet-friendly, and allows up to 2 dogs. If you choose to bring a pet, a charge of $125 plus tax will be added to your reservation after you book.
*All payments processed are subject to a 3.25% credit card processing fee.* We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.
This home comes with everything you need! All bed and bath linens are supplied as well as all cookware/dinnerware/glassware in the kitchen. A few essential items are provided upon arrival: Dawn dishwashing soap, one sponge, two dishwasher pods, one garbage bag, one roll of paper towels, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, two individual/small bars of soap per bathroom, one laundry powder and one fabric softener.
Some of our properties typically have beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc.) on site. However, there is no guarantee as these items tend to come and go throughout the year.
Minimum age limit to rent this home is 25 years old.
A signed Rental Agreement is required upon booking.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We strongly encourage our guests to purchase the optional travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. All reservations include an administrative fee of $35 (plus taxes) upon booking which is non-refundable in the event of a reservation cancellation. Credit cards processing fees will be charged upon cancellation which is equal to 3.25% of all payments made.
Reservations canceled at least 60 days before check-in date will receive a 100% refund, minus cancellation fees. Reservations canceled between 30 to 60 days before check-in date will receive a 50% refund, minus cancellation fees. Reservations canceled less than 30 days before check-in date will result in forfeiture of the full advance rental payments and any other payments. Our beautiful area has been under reconstruction since Hurricane Michael in 2018. We have come a long way since then, but there is still a considerable amount of new construction going on in the area. While we strive to give you an accurate representation in our photos, we cannot guarantee that new construction near your rental hasn't begun since our photos were taken.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,392 square feet
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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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. 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 and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
Is PETE'S PARADISE IS MODERN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN! GREAT FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT, PET FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at PETE'S PARADISE IS MODERN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN! GREAT FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT, PET FRIENDLY!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at PETE'S PARADISE IS MODERN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN! GREAT FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT, PET FRIENDLY!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is PETE'S PARADISE IS MODERN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN! GREAT FENCED IN BACKYARD WITH FIREPIT, PET FRIENDLY! located?
Located in the heart of Port St. Joe, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Joe Beach and Windmark Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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My best friend and I go to St. Joe Beach every year so we already love the location. This rental home was perfect for us! Updated, clean, spacious... Check out was super easy. If the yard was fenced and they would allow pets (I didn't look to see since I wasn't bringing them this year), I could see us renting this place every year! But certainly for any of our pet-free vacations, I will be searching for this one again!! I cannot recommend this rental enough!
Melissa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lee M.
31 July 2025
St. Joe's Beach
The home has a great layout and proximity to the beach. We loved the area we brought our Jet Ski's and had a great time in the bay exploring. My major complaint is both showers would back up before the water would even get warm. The master was like it wouldn't even drain. Nothing fells better than standing in cold water while working on getting clean. I informed then of the issue after check in. Then they told me they knew of the problem. So if you don't mind standing in your and who knows backed up shower water please rent this place. They told me someone would be out to fix before we left didn't happen.
Everything was just right for this occasion. Nice home, plenty of space for everyone great yard and location was perfect! We even got to watch a turtle dig and lay eggs under the tree! Really great stay for a happy/ sad memorial trip. Ty!
Really enjoyed this property and experience! My husband and our 6 year old had a nice four night stay. We sadly had a lot of rain during our trip but the covered area out back made up for it! The first day we loaded up the provided wagon (which is an awesome perk) but quickly learned the short walk to the beach became a lot longer with little feet…not a problem at all though, we just shifted to loading up the trunk with our beach supplies the next day and were on the sand within 3 minutes of walking out the door, driving, and unloading the car. Can’t beat that! Great property, great amenities, great price.
Pete's Paradise was perfect for our family vacation! We feel it was the most well appointed house that we've ever stayed in! There was an exceptional attention to detail. Additionally, we felt it was one of the best equipped kitchens we've ever used in a vacation rental. Everything was comfortable and clean with a nice, new feel to it. We loved the spacious open central living area. Plenty of comfortable seating in the living room and dining area. The island was perfect for puzzles. Appliances, smart TV, washer & dryer all worked great. Loved the fridge out in the covered patio out back for extra groceries for a large family. Also loved the large shower in the master bath, everyone wanted to use it LOL. Short walk to the beach (about 5 minutes), but we usually drove down, plenty of parking along the main road. Chairs, beach buggy, etc. available out at the patio out back. Some of the most beautiful sunsets you’ll see over the ocean. About 10 minutes into Port St. Joe with everything you need and a small town vibe. Enjoyed walking around town and the Uptown Raw Bar. Highly recommend visiting the Sea Turtle Center in PSJ and the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (approx. 45 minute drive). We cannot recommend Pete’s Paradise enough, especially for a family and we would eagerly stay again if visiting the area!
Beautiful home!!! Fully furnished…..they thought of everything!! Perfect distance from everything!! Peaceful!! Relaxing!! The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave!! 😊
Clean newish rental with good reliable appliances. Nice bedroom layout with plenty of towel racks and hooks to dry your wet items. All the appliances worked wonderfully and easily. My picky family even gave the refrigerator water and ice flavor a thumbs up. I appreciated the coffee maker and plenty of ice being made in the freezer.
There is a nice covered area in the back yard where they store beach gear which was incredibly valuable to use and to store our sand covered items during our stay.
The location is very close to the beach. It is an easy short, flat walk down the street. Directly across the Highway is an easy beach access walkway.
A few drawbacks include: The owner suite bed was incredibly hard. Being a doublewide, all of the walls where very thin but workable. What we missed the most was an outdoor water source to rinse off our feet and sandy items. A couple of maintenance items needed attention, hopefully they will be repaired soon as we made the management company aware. (Owner suite bathroom door didn't latch and 2 smoke detectors were removed and needed reinstalling.)
We enjoyed our stay and would use the property again.