Title: Perfect beach shack-pets OK! 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 # Perfect beach shack-pets OK! ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611086/c15b2c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611086/8acd601e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611086/87d09580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611086/17d24b3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611086/1a1fab26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Manatees Rest is where coastal charm meets modern comfort. Enjoy laidback, coastal vibes at this beach cottage, only 2 blocks from the beach! Relax in the screened porch or around the fire pit and take advantage of outdoor games and a free golf cart. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 614531 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perfect beach shack-pets OK! Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Manatees Rest, a St. Joe's gem! This beach cottage has undergone a spectacular renovation and now offers the comfort and convenience to ensure you have an amazing, unforgettable vacation. Enjoy laidback, coastal vibes, lots of outdoor space, and being only 2 blocks from the beach! \*Savor coastal evenings around the fire pit \*Relax in the screened porch \*Want to bring your boat? We have parking! \*Furry friends welcomed \*Free golf cart & outdoor game We manage remotely, but are available by phone, email or text. If there's an emergency our turnover team is in the area and can be available. St Joe’s Beach is a lovely community of beach homes and cottages located in an area of the Forgotten Coast. It’s quite laid back and friendly and you will see lots of people walking or golf-carting to the beach because there are multiple access points. Walk to the beach and enjoy all that it has to offer. You are also just minutes from great restaurants like The View and Shipwreck. Charter a boat, explore the state parks, or take a drive to the Cape! Guests will have access to the entire house, with the exception of 2 outdoor sheds. There is ample parking for cars as well as a boat or RV. There is also a free golf cart guests may use. Manatees Rest is where coastal charm meets modern comfort. Inside our home, you will find 3 cozy bedrooms, with 1 king-sized bed, 1 queen-sized bed, and 1 bunk bed. The home has 2 full bathrooms complete with complimentary toiletries. The large kitchen and dining area offer plenty of space for preparing a delicious meal and are fully stocked for your convenience. There is also a BBQ grill outside for use. Relax in our super comfy living room or in the screened porch with plenty of seating. Enjoy the outside space! With a large deck, ample seating, an outdoor shower, a fire pit, and plenty of games, we’re sure you’ll spend lots of time in the yard! We hope you have as much fun playing the outdoor games as we do! Beach essentials like chairs and towels are provided, as well as dog supplies. Need to get some work done or do a wash during your stay? No problem - we have lots of space in the common areas for setting up a laptop, and a washer/dryer can be found in the home as well. There is free parking onsite. Guests can easily walk to the beach. Our golf cart is available to use with a signed waiver, however, please note that golf carts are NOT allowed to cross Hwy 98. All homes in the first block have a 20 ft easement that allows people to park golf carts along grass lines and then walk across the street to the beach. All beach areas are public except for the area around a home on the ocean side. \*Please be sure to read over our house rules before booking. \*Our golf cart is available to use with a signed waiver. Please note that golf carts are NOT allowed to cross Hwy 98. Please let owner know when you have signed the waiver found on our website. We will then give code to keys to golf cart. \*Our pet fee is $150 for up to 3 pets. \*Our home is fully fenced in which works great for pets. We offer dog shampoo and dog towels so that guests can rinse dogs in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach. Our pet guests also get a dog bed and dog couch cover so that they can take an awesome nap after playing all day. \*VRBO and direct booking cancelations will incur credit card fees of 4% of total booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site (surcharge) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Fully-fenced - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 14,531 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available 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 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 82618768-3f8b-44fc-b315-0e8c06ac39dd ## About the area Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Mexico Beach Marina and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park. Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-St-Joe.dx147606) [View more Holiday homes in Port St. Joe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-St-Joe-Private-Holiday-Homes.d147606-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C29.89742%2C-85.35591&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bsve45X56ZfHT7PYttEfUhjFAtE=) Port St. Joe, FL ### What's nearby - Saint Joe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Windmark Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Beacon Hill Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Mexico Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 52 min drive - 34.8 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬13 min walk - ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬9 min drive - ‪Shell Shack - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect beach shack-pets OK! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). ### How much is parking at Perfect beach shack-pets OK!? > Self-parking is available for a fee. ### What time is check-in at Perfect beach shack-pets OK!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect beach shack-pets OK!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect beach shack-pets OK! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Joe Beach and Windmark Beach. Mexico Beach and Beacon Hill Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect beach shack-pets OK! Reviews 10 ### 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 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation Central Great little beach house, short walk of golf cart ride to the sand and sea. We loved our stay here. ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate h. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing vacation The property had everything we needed and a short walk to the beach. ##### kate h. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! Relaxing comfortable stay! Loved our stay here. The house, was clean, decorated so cute and had everything we needed. Lots of special touches and the yard was just what we needed when traveling with our pups. ##### Heather M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JEANNIE K., Berea,us 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well deserved beach vacation! Great vacation rental for the dogs! ##### JEANNIE K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### allison b. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise We loved staying here! Great location and loved how close the beach was. Fenced in yard was fantastic. ##### allison b. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myra S. 24 Mar 2025 #### Great Time in PSJ Pitzer Properties provided everything we needed. Manatee Rest was just as photos show. Communication was great. We would be happy to return. We've stayed in two of Pitzer Properties. We would recommend staying with them. ##### Myra S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASHLEY L. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family spot We had a great time at the house - it was stocked with all you need to comfortably stay. The nightly golf cart rides were a plus to wind down the day with. Close enough to beaches and eating spots that everything is convenient! ##### ASHLEY L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E., Albany, USA 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable The Manatee Rest was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our time there. ##### Susan E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri H. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### KH very relaxing location, loved every minute ##### Kerri H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place Perfect place to stay to visit St Joe! Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked as we cooked a bit. Great location in a neighborhood and very close to the beach! Screened porch was used daily every morning! We hope to stay again soon. Highly recommend! ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley E. 20 Jun 2024 #### Perfect This property was perfect! It was our first beach trip since 2008 and we couldn't have had a better experience. The house is comfortable and clean. Our dog loved the fenced in yard!!! ##### Shelley E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbi G., Gurley, AL 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Little House at Port St. Joe We came for a week to celebrate our anniversary and this cute house was just the best! We were able to bring our pups with the totally fenced yard. The home had every comfort of home and then some! Raeanna was quick to respond with a couple questions we had and very helpful. Would totally recommend staying at Manatees Rest! ##### Debbi G. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky H., St. Charles, Illinois 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Great house, great neighborhood, great beach. St. Joe beach was just a couple block walk thru a very friendly neighborhood. White sand, quiet and dog friendly. We rode bikes, fished and visited Shipwreck Raw Bar on more than one occasion. Love this area! Thank you! ##### Becky H. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy W. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Celebration We had a great visit. 4 adults and 3 dogs with plenty of room and an awesome fenced in yard and nice deck for cookouts. We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit at night and the screened in porch everyday! My husband arranged with host to have a beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered that awaited us upon arrival. Golf cart was a plus for beach trips and cruising the hood. THANK YOU— we will be back! 👍😊 ##### Tracy W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela P. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manatee Rest is Best We can not brag enough about Manatee Rest! It was so perfect! Neighborhood was great for walking and golf cart rides. The house had literally everything you need. Also so clean and well decorated. Home away from home. Owner was so easy to work with. The beach was smooth as glass which my dog enjoyed. Dog friendly home with sweet treats and dog friendly beach was all perfect. We will have to return again soon. ##### Angela P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim N. 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newly renovated Everything you could possibly want was there for you including things for our furkids. The detail of everything was amazing. The property was newly renovated and everything was in perfect condition. It was a little longer to the beach than I thought but it had plenty of free parking if you drove. We felt like most of the time we had the beach to ourselves. We will definitely go back ##### Kim N. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa P. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECT! Perfect for us! 3 adults & 2 small kids. Quiet neighborhood. Loved fenced yard & outdoor shower. Kids loved thier room! Very clean & comfortable! Loved the little touches for dog and sweet surprise in fridge for us! :) Short golf cart ride to beach! We loved it! Would definitely stay again! ##### Teresa P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela P. 23 May 2024 #### Best vacation getaway Thank goodness I found Manatee Rest! My family has visited twice within a years time and always ready to go back as soon as we leave. The fenced yard in perfect for my little fur baby and the home is so clean and cozy and one level except for 2-3 steps to the door. We enjoyed the fire pit every evening. The golf cart took us to beach, dinner and general store. I don’t think we used the car but maybe once the entire week. It’s our home away from home. Having a pet friendly beach two blocks from the house is a dream. The home literally provides everything! All you need is clothes and snack because you want to eat at the shipwreck raw bar every meal! We can’t wait to return! ##### Angela P. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Streamline Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Streamline-Hotel.h17491689.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-DoubleTree-Resort-By-Hilton-Grand-Key-Key-West.h470834.Hotel-Information) > > [New tiny house available in the country on a 5 acre motocross track MX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myakka-City-Hotels-New-Tiny-House-Available-In-The-Country-On-A-5-Acre-Motocross-Track-MX.h35668895.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h12537.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Key-Largo-Manatee-Bay.h5731.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavernier-Hotels-Ocean-Pointe-Suites-At-Key-Largo.h5502.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-NEW-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Inn On The Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sebring-Hotels-Inn-On-The-Lakes.h2717560.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantic Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavernier-Hotels-Atlantic-Bay-Resort.h2841625.Hotel-Information) > > [Balmoral Resort Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haines-City-Hotels-Balmoral-Resort-Florida.h19447044.Hotel-Information) > > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Stunning 6 Bedroom Villa on Solterra Resort - pool overlooking conservation area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Stunning-6-Bedroom-Villa-In-Solterra-Resort-Lazy-River-Now-Open.h25169903.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Palm-Beach.h20271.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Key Largo by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Key-Largo.h7230.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Rod And Gun Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Rod-And-Gun-Club.h13279263.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Club I Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Sea-Club-I-Beach-Resort.h8109251.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Cocoa-Beach.h1210926.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Titusville-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Titusville-Space-Center.h44354265.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Bakers-Cay-Resort-Key-Largo.h14042.Hotel-Information) > > [Dockside Inn & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vero-Beach-Hotels-Dockside-Inn-Resort.h1837964.Hotel-Information) > > [Tortuga Inn Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Tortuga-Inn-Beach-Resort.h1054101.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information)