Welcome to French Cottage by the Sea! Nestled in the serene, gated community of Barefoot Cottages, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath retreat is your perfect escape. Just a stone's throw from the vibrant downtown Port St. Joe—less than 2 miles away—where you can explore charming boutique shops and delightful restaurants, you’ll find yourself in a prime location for adventure and relaxation.
As you step inside this beautifully designed cottage, you're greeted by a sense of warmth and elegance. The open-concept living area invites you to unwind after a day at the beach, featuring comfortable furnishings, vibrant farmhouse décor, and an abundance of natural light. The fully stocked kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with modern appliances and ample counter space, making it easy to prepare delicious meals for your family and friends. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining area, or take them outside for an al fresco experience.
The first floor houses a spacious primary bedroom, furnished with a plush queen bed and an en-suite bathroom designed for relaxation. Ascend the staircase to discover two additional bedrooms on the second floor. The luxurious king bedroom offers an en-suite bath and a private, screened balcony that beckons you to bask in the balmy sea breezes, surrounded by swaying palm trees—an idyllic spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The third guest bedroom is perfectly designed for families, providing a queen bed along with three twin beds, accommodating a total of 5 guests, all with an en-suite bathroom for privacy and convenience.
Together, this home comfortably sleeps a total of 9, ensuring there’s plenty of room for family vacations or gatherings with friends. Enjoy high-speed internet and cable TV for those cozy nights in, or choose from an array of games and books to make lasting memories.
The allure of French Cottage by the Sea extends beyond its walls. The community offers fantastic amenities, including three shared pools, a hot tub for soothing relaxation, a small workout facility to keep you active, and shared charcoal grills for delightful BBQ evenings. A short stroll will lead you to the beautiful beach, where you can indulge in sun-soaked afternoons; a shared outdoor shower and ample parking ensure convenience for every beach day.
In French Cottage by the Sea, you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort, style, and community—an absolute paradise to create cherished memories, just waiting for you to call it home. Come experience the best of coastal living and make this enchanting cottage your own slice of paradise!
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.
*Credit card processing fee is nonrefundable *Signed rental agreement required for access *Guests are charged for stained linens *Minimum age of primary renter is 25 years old *Boat/trailer parking is not allowed by the HOA. *The hot tub is down; repairs are needed and scheduled for bid. We will provide more information asap
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Port St. Joe, plus précisément face à la mer. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Plage de Mexico Beach et Constitution Convention Museum State Park, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres Port Theatre Art and Culture Center et Frank Pate Park. Les agréables Beacon Hill Park et Mexico Beach Park méritent aussi une visite. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le jet-ski et la plongée sous-marine tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les promenades à cheval et la randonnée à pied ou à vélo. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Port St. Joe
L'hébergement Séjours mensuels, jacuzzi, 3 piscines | 9 couchages, salles de bain attenantes dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?
Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Séjours mensuels, jacuzzi, 3 piscines | 9 couchages, salles de bain attenantes ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Séjours mensuels, jacuzzi, 3 piscines | 9 couchages, salles de bain attenantes ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Face à la mer, cette maison de vacances se situe à 1 km de Windmark Beach (plage) et à moins de 10 km de Port Theatre Art and Culture Center et Port St. Joe Marina. George Core Park et Gulf County Welcome Center sont également à 10 km de distance.
Avis
Avis sur l’hébergement Séjours mensuels, jacuzzi, 3 piscines | 9 couchages, salles de bain attenantes
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Exceptionnel
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Propreté
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Emplacement
10
Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 14 avis sur 21.
10 – Excellent
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Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 7 avis sur 21.
8 – Bien
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 21.
6 – Satisfaisant
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Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 21.
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Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 21.
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Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
9 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The property was just as described, the house was decorated beautifully. We had a good time and enjoyed our stay.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cara S.
18 juin 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We had a great stay!!! Very relaxing!!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Debbie E.
23 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The cottage was perfect for girls weekend. It was an interesting set of decorations as it was more vintage than beachy but that was okay for us girls. We loved being 5 minutes away from the bay as well as cute little shops. And the big advantage was being able to walk out our front porch straight to the pool. With Inclement weather, it was a nice convenience for us. Would stay in this area again.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lori V.
1 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Barefoot Cottages. Great location and convenient to both Mexico Beach and Cape San Blas.
Séjour de 8 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Elio D.
12 mai 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome place
We enjoyed very much
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Devin B.
12 avr. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Summer kick off
Great stay everything was perfect ( few more linens would be great, had to do laundry everyday for bath towels while on vaca )
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Kevin A.
31 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great room
The room layout and the upgrades were great. The pool area was fun.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
12 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The house was clean and the check in notebook was very helpful. Easy contactless check in and check out, everything was just as the pictures. Property is perfectly located to be able to be in downtown Port St Joe or Mexico Beach within ten minutes. The community was very quiet and nice. The only complaint we had, which is out of the property owners control, was the pool was always hot. The pool directly in front of the house does not get any shade throughout the day. Just want others to be aware that if you’re expecting a dip in the pool to cool you off after the beach you may need to go to the smaller pool across the community. The credit for VakLife was awesome!! We would definitely rent again and loved how cute and cozy the house was decorated. Thank you so much!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
23 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful condo in Port St Joe
We had a great time with our family, the house is right on the best pool in the complex, a quick drive to a lovely beach on the bay, and just a few minutes from restaurants and shops. Definitely a family favorite.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Madison L.
4 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Cozy cottage
Our stay was great! The owner was very communicative and accommodating. My littles enjoyed the bunk beds! Conveniently located by the pool. Super close to the beach access as well! We loved our first stay in Port ST. Joe and will be back!
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
K P.
8 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Cute little cottage
We had a little hiccup with check in but overall everything was good. Perfect area.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
steven h.
28 juin 2026
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The property was amazing, it sits directly in front of the largest pool on the pro and each room has its own bathroom. The only things that kept it from 5 stars were that, with the cleaning fee, when we got there we had to sweep the entire house and there was a massive amount of dirt and sand. The other thing was that the kitchen is listed as "Fully stocked" but should be changed to pots/pans/utensils included. We had to buy soap, dish pods, and several others things as for a week stay only one dish pod was at the property. Make sure you bring shampoo, conditioner, hand soap ECT.I saw in other reviews about the table, and didn't think much about it as the property manager said it was rustic. The table had to put on the porch because there were several nails sticking out and with children in the home was not safe.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
carmen
12 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Sin duda regresaré
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
3 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Check-in was super easy with keypad entry. Great communication with our host Brittney! She answered messages quickly and was super friendly! We didn’t cook during our stay but the kitchen was well equipped as well as the entire cottage. Very clean & spacious for our group of 6. Pool conveniently located right out front of the home. Beautiful property with plenty of walkways! Quiet & relaxing. We would definitely stay again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
Modesty K.
14 juin 2026
Great place, but need better cleaning crew
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Arrived to the place smelling like fish! We found the refrigerator had fish juice all in the crevices under the glass and all. Spent almost an hour cleaning that and then found the fish juices in the trash cans, so we had to clean thoughs as well. My husband found boxer briefs under one of the porch chair cushions 🤢. Needless to say the first night was grossly disgusting. After some clorox wipes , soap, warm water, and a thorough cleaning the smell got some what better. Oh and the best part, none of us like sea food or the smell!!! Oh and every time I messaged the property I never got a response! I loved the decorations which is why i chose the place. The beds were very comfortable and everything else was amazing. Ever
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jen F.
4 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Comfort, fun, and family memories - All in one place!
Our recent family vacation was nothing short of amazing! The house was absolutely perfect for the six of us — spacious, clean, and filled with natural light. One of our favorite features was the pool located directly in front of the house. It gave us peace of mind to be able to relax while keeping an eye on the kids as they swam and played.The screened-in front porch quickly became my favorite spot to start the day. Sipping coffee while soaking in the quiet, peaceful mornings was pure bliss. The location was also ideal — just the right distance from both Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe, giving us easy access to everything we wanted to explore without being in the middle of the hustle and bustle.Thank you for helping us create such special memories. We’re already talking about coming back!
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Kaitlin G.
5 avr. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The house its self was nice. It looked exactly like the pictures. It is in the back of the neighborhood and the community provides utility wagons to help unload luggage and groceries, since you have to park and walk. That was extremely helpful. The house sits directly across from the pool. The pool is not heated, which was a bummer. We were there mid March and the water temp was still to chilly to swim in it. The location was great, only a few minutes to downtown Port St. Joe and the beach. The house was clean, however the bedding was noticeably dirty. When we pulled back on of the comforters there was brown stuff caked on it, maybe chocolate? The kitchen was stocked with enough dishes and cookware. However, there wasn't any kid friendly plates or glasses as everything was breakable. This wasn’t a problem for us since we have older kids but I could see how this could be a problem with families with younger kids. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would consider renting this property again.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Ginger Y.
8 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Family vacation
We were gifted a vacation by our parents in this beautiful cottage. We have a toddler and young children, as well as a teenager. The cottage wasn’t very kid friendly, heavy glassware and china. The coffee table had nails coming out and rusty decor on the porch. Everything else was perfect with plenty of beds, beautiful balcony with swings, carts for your use and lighting on the balcony and screened in porch. We would recommend making it a little more “kid friendly” with the specific mentioned things. Property was beautiful and guests were respectful of quiet time.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Evan M.
1 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, exactitude de l’annonce
The place was pretty solid, however, we did have one moderately large issue - one of the toilets was not screwed not the floor properly, and a guest nearly fell off of it because of it. I feel like this could have been catastrophic if it had been an elderly person or child using the toilet. Additionally, one of the showerheads was not installed properly, and it sprayed water all over the bathroom, including near the light switches. Also, communication with the host was very confusing. I was texted from 3 or 4 different numbers, in addition to the regular chat through the VRBO app. When I tried called the number (what VRBO suggested when I tried to contact the host), it sent me to an answering not that failed to use Google Voice to connect me to a person. After waiting some time, it told me it would be faster to just text them, which I did and then got a response a few hours later. I asked for a partial refund, but I was instead offered 10% off my next stay (along with several stipulations, like excluding holidays, only on stays 3 nights or more, etc).Overall, we enjoyed the place. The beach nearby was pretty disappointing, but Mexico Beach 20 minutes down the road was significantly better and still pretty quiet. The actual town of Port St Joe was fine, but I felt like there was not much going on, and basically every store and restaurant was closed by 9 or 10PM. We enjoyed the layout of the VRBO, and it fit 8 adults pretty well.