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Bay Watch

4.8182
(11 Reviews)

Capacity

2 Bedrooms
2 Bath, 1 HF Bath
Sleeps 6

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About

BAY WATCH is a beautifully decorated 2BD/2.5BA cottage with views of the St. Joseph Bay from balcony!  This immaculate home is located in the community of Barefoot Cottages and is centrally located to shops, restaurants, and the beaches!  This gated community provides laid back living and great amenities including two pools, clubhouse, walking paths, fitness center, and BBQ areas. The ultimate place to escape from life’s hustle and bustle and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.

Night Minimum: 3 night minimum

Property Description: 
1st Level
Living area - open concept, smart tv, sleeper sofa
Kitchen, fully stocked, quartz countertops, breakfast bar with seating for 3
Dining area - seating for 6
Half Bathroom
Washer/Dryer
Screened in porch

2nd Level
Master suite - king bed, smart tv, private access to screened in porch, en suite bathroom
Master bathroom - walk in shower
Private screened in porch with bay views
Guest suite - queen bed, smart tv, en suite bathroom
Guest bathroom - tub/shower combo

Outdoor Community Amenities: Gated community, 2 pools, hot tub, exercise room, walking paths 

Parking: Two parking spots are guaranteed. No RVs, trailers or boats are allowed inside the community gates. 

Pet Friendly: This home is pet-friendly, and allows up to 2 dogs. If you choose to bring a pet, a charge of $125 plus tax will be added to your reservation after you book.

Linens/Supplies: All bed and bath linens are supplied as well as all cookware/dinnerware/glassware in the kitchen.  We also provide an initial supply of paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap, bath soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dishwasher detergent.

Age Requirement: Minimum age limit to rent this home is 25 years old. 

Credit card fee: All payments processed are subject to a 3.25% credit card processing fee.

Rental Agreement: A signed Rental Agreement is required upon booking. 
 
Monthly Rental: SNOWBIRDS WELCOME! Monthly rental rates are available during the winter season. Please send a message to the property manager if you are interested.

Cancellation Policy: We strongly encourage our guests to purchase the optional travel insurance to protect your vacation investment.  All reservations include an administrative fee of  $35 (plus taxes) upon booking which is non-refundable in the event of a reservation cancellation. Credit cards processing fees will be charged upon cancellation which is equal to 3.25% of all payments made.

Reservations canceled at least 60 days before check-in date will receive a 100% refund, minus cancellation fees. Reservations canceled between 30 to 60 days before check-in date will receive a 50% refund, minus cancellation fees.  Reservations canceled less than 30 days before check-in date will result in forfeiture of the full advance rental payments and any other payments.

When you are ready to venture out, the quaint town of Port St. Joe is located less than 5 minutes away. Enjoy shopping, galleries, entertainment and restaurants. Discover local history by visiting the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library, Cape San Blas Lighthouse, Constitution Convention Museum State Park, and St. Joseph Cemetery. Still needing more? 30 miles away is the historical fishing community of Apalachicola. It's perfect for a day trip to do a little shopping, stroll along the Apalachicola River or grab some of the best seafood around!

If outdoor adventure is calling your name, look no further. Just across the street from the Barefoot Cottage community lies the Highland View beach, five miles to the west is St Joe Beach, and twenty miles to the south east, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and TH Stone Memorial St. Joseph State Park. All off the best wade fishing, crabbing, shelling, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and bonfires you can handle. Or just relax, sink your toes in the white sugar sand and soak up the sun. All Gulf County beaches are pet-friendly with safety rules and guidelines to follow.

Area construction disclaimer: Our beautiful area has been under reconstruction since Hurricane Michael in 2018. We have come a long way since then, but there is still a considerable amount of new construction going on in the area. While we strive to give you an accurate representation in our photos, we cannot guarantee that new construction near your rental hasn’t begun since our photos were taken.

Features

Amenities

  • Gated Community
  • Sleeper Sofa
  • Beach Towels
  • Pet Friendly
  • Communal Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi/hot tub
  • Outdoor pool shared
  • Internet
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Bay View

Area

  • Port St. Joe In Town

Availability

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Reviews

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Loved the place

July 2024

Overall
5

The house was very very nice! Everything was there for a family of four. Definitely a place to come back to for us. The area is beautiful, especially the beach at St Joseph Bay. Pristine clear water, white sandy beaches and very clean. If you are looking for a tranquil vacation with sun, sand and sea this is the place!

Manager's Response

Aw, you all are so sweet! Love this review and so happy to know that during your stay at Bay Watch was spectacular. Clear water, soft breeze and warm sands! Glad to hear you all enjoyed this little paradise. See you all back soon!

July 2024

Overall
5

Lovely place to stay, definitely worth the price. The location is beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a beach vacation.

Manager's Response

Eric, it was a pleasure meeting you and happy that we were able to accommodate you all. You all were the best guest, welcome you back anytime. Sunshine Vacation Rentals Of The Forgotten Coast

Port St Joe Getaway

July 2024

Overall
5

Great Place!

Manager's Response

Mark, thank you for taking the time to send your review. We very much appreciate the 5 star rating you provided about your stay! You all were great guest and hope to see you back soon.

We really like Barefoot Cottages

July 2024

Overall
5

Minor issues were resolved with quick response. The area is within easy reach of downtown PSJ, Windmark, and the beaches. Cottage was clean and worked very well for our needs. Enjoyed TV time in the living room and the beds and bathrooms were A+. Would certainly stay here again.

Manager's Response

Michael, so happy to hear that we met all your expectations. We certainly do our very best to provide outstanding customer service as well and cleanliness and comfort for our guests. Whenever your ready to book again, don't hesitate to reach out to us, we would love to see you all back! Sunshine Vacation Rentals Of The Forgotten Coast

The green house!

June 2024

Overall
5

Super cute, clean house perfect for a family of four. My husband and I went for a long weekend getaway. This place was great.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the generosity of your review and your stay! We were happy to have hosted great guest such as yourself. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the Bay Watch home and it was everything you expected and more. Come back soon to Bay Watch, the green house!

Summer Vacation 2024

June 2024

Overall
5

We enjoyed our stay at the Barefoot Community. It was the perfect location for our family, and we enjoyed our drive to Cape San Blas to hit the beach as well as the local shops and restaurants in Port St Joe. The community was quiet with a very relaxed, laid back atmosphere. The only complaint we had was the keypad at the gate - everytime we had to punch in the code to enter the gate, we got shocked by the metal on the edge of the keypad. Definitely recommend having the community maintenance team check that out. Other than the gate keypad, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.

Manager's Response

Brooke, thank you so much for your 5 Star review and all the wonderful things you mentioned about your stay at Bay Watch. We definitely will mention your concern about the gate to the property management team over that community. The community really is welcoming and the amenities are so convenient!  The restaurants in Port St Joe are so close and not too far to the right exiting the community there's plenty to do and see in Mexico Beach. The best of both little quiet laid back areas. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful beach home.  We look forward to hosting you all again, reach out to us anytime.  

Overall Good Place to Stay

June 2024

Overall
5

House was super nice and beds were extremely comfortable. Only negatives I have were no paper towels or extra trash bags. Other than that, wonderful place. Would definitely stay again!

Manager's Response

Caleb, it was a pleasure to have hosted you all at our Bay Watch home! We welcome you back anytime! Upon your return dont forget to check out all the properties and there locations that may be available for you all. We would be happy to host you all again, you were terrific guest!

We had a great time however

June 2024

Overall
4

We had a great time but I feel like the description was a little misleading. I thought we would be able to walk to the Bay Area.

Manager's Response

Thank you Allison for taking the time to review your stay. The Bay Watch home is in a beautiful location, a lot of our guest enjoy the pool amenities, hope you all were able to take advantage of those areas. The beaches are not too far from this home, however, we do have other properties that have beach front access and welcome you back anytime to check them all out. 

Wonderful

May 2024

Overall
5

Nice house. Beautiful start

Manager's Response

Cindy, its so nice to know that your stay at the Bay Watch was great from the beginning.  Everyone that stays there enjoy those beautiful sunset nights! The community pool is a great way to cool off as well.    

Honeymoon

April 2024

Overall
5

I can't praise this location enough. The house was impeccably decorated and spotless. The two screened-in porches were ideal. The dining options were superb. I wholeheartedly endorse this place; you won't be let down. Just note it's not directly by the water, but the view of the bay and the swaying palm trees make up for it. It's worth every cent, and the owners are incredibly attentive.

Manager's Response

Thank you Shannon! We are honored you entrusted your honeymoon with us and thrilled you had a great experience! We look forward to hosting you again soon. It was indeed our pleasure.

April Visit to Port St Joe

April 2024

Overall
4

We were pleased with our stay. The house was great and the location was perfect. We do have a few suggestions to make the experience a bit better such as providing more wash cloths, provide at least two garbage bags for a week’s stay, get a dish strainer (it’ll make better for your renters and the owners), and provide hand towels for the 1st floor bathroom. Thanks! 4/22/2024 at 1:54 PM

Manager's Response

Rick, thanks for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.