Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6 provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms81 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6
Welcome to Slay the Bay – Your Ideal Port St. Joe Retreat!
Nestled just two blocks from the lively downtown area, Slay the Bay is the perfect vacation rental for families and friends, accommodating up to six guests in comfort. This charming home features an inviting living room with a smart TV and high-speed internet, setting the stage for cozy gatherings after exciting adventures.
The heart of the home is a fully stocked kitchen with all major appliances, ideal for cooking together and enjoying meals indoors or on the lovely patio. Unwind in the serene master suite, complete with a king bed and attached bath featuring a walk-in shower. Two additional queen guest bedrooms include one with a trundle bed, and a shared bath with a shower/tub combo. For added flexibility, the living room features a sleeper sofa that comfortably sleeps two
Step into your private oasis with a fenced-in lawn, perfect for your furry friends to roam. Relax by your own sparkling private pool (heated) or enjoy a peaceful moment in the spacious backyard, which connects directly to the city’s walking trail that leads to playgrounds, greenspaces, fishing ponds, and frisbee golf.
Experience the charm of downtown Port St. Joe with its boutique shopping and family-owned restaurants. The shallow waters of St. Joseph Bay offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling, shelling, and surf fishing. Plus, the boat launch at Pate Pete Park is just four blocks away, and multiple beach access points, including Maddox Park, are less than a three-minute drive.
At Slay the Bay, every detail is designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Come indulge in the coastal lifestyle of Port St. Joe and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime!
Reservations include beach gear credit ($35 daily), personalized to fit your needs. Beach gear options include kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, corn hole, and much more. Applicable for stay durations between 3-21 nights.
• Primary renter must be at least 25 years old. • Dog friendly property. Allow up to 4 dogs (60 lb maximum per dog). $125 nonrefundable pet fee. Cats and restricted dog breeds are not permitted. • Signed rental agreement required prior to arrival. • Credit card processing fees are nonrefundable. No exceptions. • Guests may be charged for stained or damaged linens and towels.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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 are 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
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Downtown Port St. Joe, a neighbourhood in Port St. Joe. Centennial Building and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port St. Joe Marina and St Joseph Bay Golf Club. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
Does Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6 located?
Located in Downtown Port St. Joe, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port Saint Joe City Hall, Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Gulf County Welcome Center and George Core Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Heated Pool | Up to 4 Dogs | 2 Blocks to Downtown | Fenced Yard, Sleeps 6 Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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My family and I really enjoyed this place for a quick visit to St. Joe. It's literally within walking distance to all of the shops, restaurants and bars. The kids really enjoyed the pool. Communication with the host wasgreat!
House with pool was awesome! Very nice! Check-in process was super simple and the communication took all my first time vrbo experience worries away before i even arrived at the house. Will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
tori c.
22 Apr 2025
Easter vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cottage was perfect, exactly as pictured. Pool was amazing for our kids, still a little cool for me but the lounge chairs were great. Only inconvenience for us was no pack n play, I had just assumed since it was family friendly there would be a pack and play. Renting one from agencies in town was very pricey. But overall stay was amazing!
Great location of the property! We loved being within walking distance to downtown and we loved the walking trail right behind the house. The yard was perfect for pets and the pool was clean and relaxing.
We will definitely be coming back to stay. House was clean, easy to find, great location and was just what we needed. Easy and quick communication/response from host. Check in and out went smoothly.
We were within walking distance to town/the bay/marina, which was great! The house was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed having such a big fenced in yard for our pup as well. The bed was very comfortable as well. The pool was awesome to have - including pool towels! We will definitely be back!
Went over for a quick weekend trip! House is conveniently located to all shops and restaurants! Check in was easy and host was easy to get in touch with!
This property was so new and clean. It was so close to all the local little shops and restaurants. Everything was as described. The fenced in yard was perfect for my dog to spend time by the pool with us. The pool was also a perfect addition to our trip. Everyone agreed we would definitely stay at this location again. There was not a lot of extra toilet paper or trash bags but it wasn’t much of an issue. We just went to the Family Dollar which is a short walk away for more! My only other critique would be for the host to add some sort of privacy curtain to the door. But again this wouldn’t be enough to deter me from staying here. We truly fell in love with this property!
Pool heat was only on for 1 of the days requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
9 Sept 2025
Highly Recommend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was in a perfect location, the house was super clean. Will definitely rent here again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elyse H.
4 Jan 2026
Location, location, location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family enjoyed walking to Reid Avenue for lunch and shopping. The kids loved the port trail behind the home that led to four different parks within a mile walk. The heated pool was such a treat and the sunsets over the bay were the best! This vacation rental would be great any time of year! So glad we chose Slay the Bay!
We loved our stay at this house. It was clean and roomy enough for our family. The neighborhood was close to everything that we needed. I would have given a perfect score if the backyard had lights. We like to sit outside during the evening, and although the pool would light up until 11pm, we couldn't see to walk. We would still stay here again. The pool was fantastic.
great place, close to marina where I kept my boat and down town. I'm a 50 year vacationer to PSJ, seen a lot of changes. My only change to this place would be the bedding. too soft for my liking but that's just me.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Noah F.
28 Jun 2025
Slay the Bay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Can’t say enough about this place. Location is great!! It’s close enough to everything but the location is quiet!!! Place was super clean and plenty of room for our family. Had everything you would need for a great stay! I know you go to Florida for the ocean but sometimes you can’t get enough of the water so after a long day at the beach and after you go out and eat you might want to come back and just hang out in the pool. We will be back for sure! We found out about port st joe and the forgotten coast about 4-5 years ago and have been staying ever since.
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Brandon C.
2 Aug 2025
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Not for kids
The place was cute but not advertised well I’ve never stayed at a place that did not offer beach towels nor enough toilet paper or trash bags for the time you stay along with no spices house was nice and pool was good but was no where near a beach nor walking distance when you consider all the traffic not a lot to do. Port st Joe is up and coming but not a place I’d take kids back to. Poop was green when we got there had to wait till next day to even swim before pool guy came I don’t know if these are new people at renting places but not my cup of tea.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Katie P.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Let me start by saying the house is fine. It’s clean, well situated close to town. The kitchen is a little sparse but wasn’t a big deal as we are are out most evenings. My one star rating is for the property management group. We had several incidents occur including no internet, unexpected lawn and pool services. One of which walked into the backyard with no notice and scared me and my son. Then upon check out someone texted me a photo saying we damaged furniture and charged the card on file 250. Which we did not damage anything so I immediately called to discuss at which point I left a message. She texted me back why it was charged and told me to dispute my card if I had an issue. I texted back and left another voicemail asking her to call me as I wanted to get it resolved with them but no response phone or text. I will have to dispute the charge on file. But I hope the owner reads this and is able to choose a different company to work with as I won’t be back nor will I rent with anyone under that management company. If you’re willing to take the risk - go ahead. But don’t deal with new wave property management unless you want poor service during your stay and unapproved charges without notice.