See all properties
Save
Entire home

Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing"

Photo gallery for Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing"

4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Port St Joe, FL
  • Popular LocationSaint Joe Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMexico Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWindmark Beach45 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)66 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

8/10 Good

Although the property is in need of some monor updates, we still had plenty of room and any questions or problems that w...
Linda C.
Oct 26, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing"


This quaint old beach house (now the oldest house in the area) has a traditional beach cottage motif, beach access, and is located on the Gulf county side of Mexico Beach. Gulf county beaches allow dogs, where bay county beaches (one block away) do not.

This part of Florida is known as the forgotten coast. It's quiet and peaceful with white quartz beaches, dolphins and sea turtles, you'll feel like you have this piece of paradise all to yourselves.

The house has 2 King sized beds, 2 queens, and 2 sets of bunk beds. There is a washer and dryer, stocked kitchen, wifi, beach chairs and everything else you'll need for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. On a side note, I had a few guests last summer who were disappointed that there was no cable television at the house. You'll be pleased to hear that I now have cable TV for my guests, so you won't miss your favorite sports games!
Port St Joe to the East has almost completely recovered since hurricane Michael, and has restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations and just about all of the amenities one could ask for. Just 10 minutes away!

Property manager

John Michalski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior
Beachfront home with beautiful view of beach and ocean.
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
Beachfront home with beautiful view of beach and ocean.

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach Front Paradise Wifi Pet Friendly House Port St Joe
Beach Front Paradise Wifi Pet Friendly Port St Joe
Beach Front Paradise Wifi Pet Friendly!
Beach Front! Looking for Winter Guest January February
Beach Front! True old Florida Home Survived Hurricane Michael
Looking for Winter Guest January February Highly Discounted Rate

About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is on the beach. Mexico Beach Marina and Saint Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Beacon Hill Park and Mexico Beach Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field. With jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Visit our Port St. Joe travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Vacation Homes in Port St. JoeOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mexico Beach - 4 min walk
  • Beacon Hill Park - 12 min walk
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 6 min drive
  • Windmark Beach - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Graba Java Internet Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪View On Old 98 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front! True old Florida home, named "Carmel's blessing" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Although the property is in need of some monor updates, we still had plenty of room and any questions or problems that we had the property manager was on top of it. The view was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a "Blessing"!
We've been coming to Carmel's Blessing for years, and it's always a pleasure! Many cherished family memories have been made here. The owner is fantastic - very communicative and helpful. This charming beach cottage has been in his family since it was built in 1928, I believe, and he is continuously investing his time and labor into maintaining and improving it. We had 11 people and 2 dogs with us on this trip and had plenty of space. We love that there's a grassy area both in front and in back of the house for the kids to play and the dogs to walk. Plenty of space for parking, as well. The breathtaking Gulf view is a highlight! You can watch the sun set over the water from the living room or the deck, or it's just a short walk to the beach access and you can watch it from the water. You do have to cross the road to get to the beach, but we've never had any issues. There is a designated crosswalk and the traffic isn't too bad. This beach is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. We always come in September and often have it to ourselves. If you like to relax and do absoluely nothing on your vacations, this is the perfect place to do so. If you like to explore, sightsee, and eat yummy food, there are plenty of places in the area to do that as well. We enjoyed a drive out to Apalachicola and St. George Island one day, and a visit to Cape San Blas/St. Joseph Peninsula another day. Panama City is also a reasonable distance in the other direction.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry R., Miami, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
We absolutely loved this home!! Check in was a breeze. The house is like a maze and even has a secret door! We had more than enough room for the 7 of us and the location to the beach and beach view cannot be beat. Neighbors are so friendly- we did not want to leave! Owner was amazing. We will be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was our second time staying in this home. We love that the house has ocean views and is only a short walk across the street to the beach. There is plenty of room for our large family to relax and we enjoyed the front deck addition. We can’t wait until our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Location, Location
Upon arriving, the door code process threw me because I thought that was the code I had received before traveling, but no, I received it after I arrived. I never could unlock the front door with the code. I was especially pleased with how stocked the kitchen was with dishes, appliances and some spices. Do take your own trash bags, however. I really enjoyed the whimsical decor throughout the home. The back bathroom could cause you to lose your balance due to a soft floor at the toilet but we adjusted. It has excellent views from the house and such a short walk to the beach. It was a pleasure to be able to have our fur babies with us. They had never seen the ocean. The management was understanding and a pleasure to communicate with. If old and eclectic scares you, then you may not appreciate this one. I found it charming.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola C.

Port St Joe
The view was amazing. Direct access to tbe beach. Loves the Downtown area. We are already looking at a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place right at the beach
The reviews describe the place to the tee , has a great cottage feel. We were down there for Christmas week to new years of 2022 the "record dipping freeze" was very cold as thie house was not made for that cold of temperatures. But John was on top of it ,very concerned for our family of 8, even offered to put us up in a hotel for a couple of nights. But we are Michiganders, we toughed it out and John had a Xtra heater dropped off 1st thing next morning, which helped to get the temp up on the house and thaw some of the pipes. We loved that this place! It was right across the street from the beach , and after the 3 day freeze let up the temp hit 70 and we spent the rest of our time at the beach. This house has everything you need for the kitchen. The time zone was so funny to deal with too, being on the border of central and eastern. This is a great place to sit and relax, we used his new smokeless fireplace, it was awesome to roast marshmallows and watch those beautiful sunsets . The new front deck made a great dance and karaoke stage! The neighbors are awesome and very friendly. We had a mother bear and 2 cubs come through and take out the garbage in the middle of the night, which was caught on the neighbors ring camera. Very cool to watch. We are looking forward to staying again next year . Thanks John for caring and being a great host
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property and owner!!!
We’ve been to four VRBOs in Florida now and this was by far the best. It’s a quiet home with plenty of space for a large group. Just a stones throw from the beach. If you are looking for a beach that isn’t packed with people, this is your beach. We had the beach to ourselves multiple days during our stay. Soft sand, shallow water and easy waves make a good beach experience for little ones. We had 8 and there was still space available. The house is set up with whatever you could need. Games. Movies, kitchen gear. Plenty of towels and beach gear provided. Beds are comfy, plenty of seating. John the property owner was more than accommodating with us and made sure our stay was relaxing!!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
My family and I had a wonderful time. The location was very good. I love the every thing about my vacation and I believe all my family feels the same way. I highly recommend staying where I stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home!
Our family of 10 (plus our dog) first stayed at Carmel’s Blessing in 2018, and instantly fell in love with this beautiful, quirky old beach house. We knew from that point on that this would be our family’s new tradition. We’ve been back twice since then (would’ve been back sooner, but for covid), and we are already eagerly planning next year’s visit! We left this morning and miss it terribly already. The house has history, charm and character. It feels like staying with family instead of a random, impersonal hotel or condo. The owner is very thoughtful and provides for most all your needs. He’s quick to respond if there’s ever a need to contact him. The beach house is spacious, comfortable, and has a phenomenal view of the ocean across the street. It’s nice to have an actual front yard and back yard, too - especially when you have a dog with you. If you don’t feel like walking down to the beach you can just sit in the front yard by the fire pit and watch the spectacular sunsets from there. The house is always well stocked with necessities, as well as puzzles, games, beach toys, etc. The internet is fast and easy to connect to. There’s a full size washer and dryer. I do wish there was a dishwasher, though. The home is almost 100 years old, is well loved, and has weathered many storms (including a hard hit from Hurricane Michael in 2018), so if you’re looking for something perfect and pristine this may not be your cup of tea. But for us, it feels like home. It’s the perfect place to play at the beach, snuggle up with a movie, play board games, build puzzles, and make special family memories (without having to stress about the kids breaking something fragile in a magazine-perfect house). Highly recommend this house and local community!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022