Title: Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100786300/100786273/03540653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100786300/100786273/011712a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100786300/100786273/28649a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100786300/100786273/b5f1b9ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100786300/100786273/21cce595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Skippers Beacon, a charming cottage in the heart of Historic Downtown Port St. Joe's Reid Street. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this spacious home invites travelers with furry friends to experience the best of Florida's Forgotten Coast. Enjoy parking space for up to three boats or an RV, explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Beach and Windmark Beach within minutes away. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill £346 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. Skippers Beacon, your ideal getaway in the heart of Historic Downtown Port St. Joe Reid Street With a stunning view of the oiLighthouse from our backporch and right down our street, where you furry family can run around freely in fenced in yard. Our renovated home with lots of amenities and huge front yard for parking your boats. Our home invites all travelers including those with furry friends, to experience the best of Florida. Walk/bike to downtown Reid Street with many shops and highly rated restaurants ( breakfast,lunch, dinner and dessert) We are in prime location in Downtown PSJ and close waking distance to most of our amazing festivals of the amazing festivals, pickleball court, boat ramps right in middle of amazing beaches nearby ( St Joe Beach, Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach. Please check out Visit Gulf County and it has all upcoming events and great information on site. Discover the rich history, small-town charm, and serene white sand beaches of Forgotten Coast..Whether you're into boating, water activities, or simply unwinding, our charming cottage provides the perfect retreat ( vacation, place to work remote) Enjoy the mulitple sunset spots anywhere along coast from St Joe Beach ( pet friendly beach) marina to St. Joseph's Bay. Famous Apalachicola is only 25 minute drive if you ever want to visit there Our spacious cottage offers top-notch amenities, including parking space for up to three boats or an RV witg boat ( dimension is on the picture) Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, covered front and back decks.Family-friendly features include toddler/kid essentials, while dog lovers will appreciate our pet-friendly setup with an XL crate double door and divider if needed, cozy dog beds and dog bowls. Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Beach, Windmark Beach, and the pickleball courts at Frank Pate Park—all just minutes away. For a contactless experience, our property is set up for easy entry, and we're always reachable through the app. Explore nearby attractions like St. Joe Bay, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, and more—all within a short drive. Enjoy the unique experience of horseback riding on the beach at Salinas Park or take a ferry to St. Vincent Island for wildlife and natural beauty. Discover the historical fishing community of Apalachicola just 30 miles away for a day of shopping and some great seafood. We can't wait for you to enjoy our home as much as we do—whether it's relaxing on the back deck, exploring the area, or savoring the local cuisine. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Composting - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 24 ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: 3-prior approval required +extra charge will incur ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: 10-prior approval required+extra costs will incur ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 area Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is in the city centre. Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-St-Joe.dx147606) [View more Cottages in Port St. Joe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-St-Joe-Cottages.d147606-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.81499%2C-85.30140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7CrV3hql8BDjSfAV_OQgP1A78wY=) Port St. Joe, FL ### What's nearby - Port Saint Joe City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Gulf County Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Saint Joe Beach - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬7 min drive - ‪KrazyFish Grille - ‬5 min walk - ‪Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ.? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. on 22 Sept 2025 start from £346.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-St-Joe-Hotels-New-ListingDog-Friendly-Cottage.h100786273.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. located? > Located in Downtown Port St. Joe, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port Saint Joe City Hall. George Core Park and Frank Pate Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage located steps away from downtown PSJ. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good location two blocks from town. Great for our family. Very clean and spacious. ##### Amy B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey F. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay. Excellent. ##### Jeffrey F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We loved the house. Good location and the house was, as it was in pics. ##### Jason H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home! We enjoyed our stay. Home is spacious and comfortable. Backyard and back deck are really nice. ##### Amy P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda B. 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SnowBirds :) The house was amazing and had everything we required for 6 weeks. The beds are comfortable. The back yard is awesome for furry pets. The privacy can't be beat.We would stay again. ##### linda B. Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing and scalloping Friendly! Great place in downtown Port St. Joe with room to park your boat. Walking distance from the boat launch, restaurant, and cafe’s. ##### James C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam S. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PSJ Vacay We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the fabulous Skippers Beacon. Location was wonderful as it was only a couple of blocks to all the shops and restaurants. The dogs loved the beautiful fenced in back yard The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to share home cooked meals together! We loved the historic architecture of the cottage. ##### Sam S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marti W. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PSJ Perfection We loved everything about this house and our stay here. It is very tastefully decorated with nice furnishings. The kitchen is very well stocked. It was very clean. Our great pyranees loved the big fenced backyard. The location is great and an easy walk to Reid St. Kristen was very responsive and easy to communicate with. ##### Marti W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carissa c. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Skippers Beacon to include our fur baby. They have all the amenities for dogs as well incase you forget something. Already booked for another stay! ##### carissa c. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren L. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short family trip Everything as pictured- hostess communication was on point! Perfect location - we will be back! I didn’t want to review bc I wanted to keep this place a secret! ##### Lauren L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine P. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Fishing Vacation; Very close to boat ramp with plenty of room to park the boat and other vehicles, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bedding and towels are very nice and comfortable. The spacious and fenced backyard is great for the dogs. Lots of other extras, beach equipment and games. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Elaine P. Stayed 11 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee d. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day Weekend with Family This property had everything we needed and was so welcoming/ The beds were very comfortable, it was clean and cool inside. We had plenty of space for our family and the back yard for the dogs was great too. We also brought our boat for scalloping and had a place to park it and all of our vehicles. it's definitely on the list to rent again! ##### Lee d. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christi B. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing long weekend The house was just as described/listed. It was spotless clean, very comfortable beds, great fenced in big shaded back yard with a nice multi level deck to enjoy your morning coffee or grill out. The yard is perfect also for pets. The house is a convenient walk to Reid Ave where there are great restaurants and lots of boutique shops. There is also a nice view of the lighthouse from the back deck. We had a great time and will definitely be staying again soon. ##### Christi B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke B. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!!! We booked a short "stay-cation" with our family for a quick weekend scalloping trip and this house was absolutely perfect! The host, Kristen was very responsive and a dream to work with. They are very hospitable and offered to loan us anything and everything you could imagine in regards to all things beach. This house was clean and accommodating to our needs. Plenty of parking (even for a boat). Lots of eateries and shops within walking distance. 10/10 recommend. Will be repeat guests! ##### Brooke B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jim M. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location ##### Jim M. 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