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Manatee Cove on the waterway with 5 acres. Pet Friendly. 5 minutes to the beach!

Vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Windmark Beach - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 44.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Killer Seafood - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Manatee Cove on the waterway with 5 acres. Pet Friendly. 5 minutes to the beach!

Come and RELAX on 5 peaceful acres right on the intercoastal waterway. This 3BR 2 bath home sleeps 6 and has everything you need for your perfect vacation! Bring your boat, there is a boat ramp across the water and a small floating dock out back. There is also a deck right on the intercoastal waterway to fish or just relax and watch for dolphins and manatees. There are 2 kayaks, paddles, life jackets and emergency whistles, available for use at your own risk. We also have a bonfire area to roast marshmallows and enjoy time together. The peaceful screened in porch is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or all of your meals. The house is in a quiet setting, surrounded on 2 sides by water! The beautiful white sand beach is only 5 minutes down the road for the perfect beach vacation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in the shower or bathtub.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

DO NOT leave your pet(s) alone in the house. If you do not take them with you they must be crated. Clean up after your pet NO CATS allowed.
There is NO Smoking of any kind anywhere inside the house (including screened porch) If there is, you will be charged an additional $250 cleaning fee
Please put things back where they belong when you borrow something. Clean up after yourself.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 pets are allowed for a pet fee of $150.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children under 16 need to have adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Reviews

Manatee Cove on the waterway with 5 acres. Pet Friendly. 5 minutes to the beach! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed 3 nights. The weather was perfect with a nice breeze. Leaves are beginning to turn but plenty of sun and heat. We enjoyed the dock on the inter-coastal canal. Never a dull moment watching nature and the people at the boat ramp across the canal. We really loved time spent on the pier in the cove too and watched the manatees for several hours as they relaxed and nibbled. They were our highlight! The home was spotless and didnt lack for any supplies needed during our time. Coffee on screened porch, watching yachts cruising the canal, fishing off dock and pier, being entertained by manatee (at least 4-5), listening to birds singing, these are a few of the wonderful things! And IF you get bored (you won’t) just jump in car and you can be at Mexico Beach in 15 minutes or Port St Joe in 20.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you want a quiet and chill place to relax....this is the place for you. We visited the beach right down the road, did a little shopping, fished off both docks on the property, had a camp fire, played games and watched boats go up and down the intercoastal waterway. The owners have almost any kitchen tool you may need in the kitchen to prepare full meals. The screened in porch table was the perfect place to hang out and play games at night. There was even a separate little fridge to keep our bait for fishing. The owner was easy to reach and friendly . They thought of all the smallest details for this property, allowing us to sit back and chill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami Jo V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. It’s quiet, beautiful. We caught a lot of fish. We reached out with questions about the area and we were always answered very quickly! We would go back here whenever visiting this area! The house is very nice it was perfect for us. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia k.

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd time a charm

We love it here. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing week

This property has a lot of privacy with water views on 3 sides. The home and grounds are totally Old Florida even though the house has been completely and lovingly renovated. Lots of high quality linens and well stocked kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful trip!

Manatee Cove is an outstanding place, so peaceful and serene! We had everything we could've possibly needed and more for a relaxing vacation. We enjoyed fishing off the docks on the property and at the marina close-by. The beach was quiet and relaxing, then we would enjoy roasting marshmallows in the fire pit out back. Many of our meals were prepared in the well-stocked, large kitchen. And the best part...the beds were so comfy! I can't say enough positive things about this home and host! Christina was so helpful during the booking process and throughout the week. Can not wait to come stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in a quiet location!

The house was clean and had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the docks and screened porch. The location was fantastic, as it gave us access to all the things we enjoy about the area. The owner was quick to respond toquestions and was very nice!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once again, a great time was had by all!

We have now stayed here twice and loved it each time. The host is great and very easy to communicate with. The only thing I would like to see is one of those cordless vacuums- they pick up the sand so much better than a broom. Other than that loved our time! The fishing was great from the bigger dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Everything was as expected from the description. The location was a great place to unwind after a day at the beach. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost amazing

Our family came to stay and enjoyed ourselves. The kayaks, fishing, and location all seemed amazing. Then we spied a huge binder of additional rules not mentioned in the listing. Also there were cabinets locked and marked for owner usage only. There were also storage closets that were locked as well, plus family portraits displayed in the hallway. It was strange to say the least. There were also check out instructions and other notes throughout the home, which seemed a bit odd. We still made sure to try to enjoy our stay, and make the most of it. There was a very limited amount of towels and washcloths, so we constantly had to wash them. We had to do dishes daily as well, as we found ourselves cooking more than dining out. We made sure to clean up after ourselves, swept daily and even mopped twice while there for a week. We cleaned up everything we could with the limited supplies in house. We stripped beds, and left any dirty towels in the bathrooms as marked on the fridge note. We cleaned tables, wiped surfaces, took out trash (even brought out to road once), and placed things back where they were before check out. Mind you we were shocked when after check out we received an additional cleaning request, claiming excessive mess was found. I don’t know what else to say, we cleaned to our best ability, but also had already paid $250 for cleaning services. This is a vacation rental, and I guess the host expects you not to use it. Nice place, just not vacation friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

My kids are already trying to get me to book again!

First of all, the host is amazing! She was so prompt in answering all of my question. The location was incredible. We were able to kayak and fish off the docks on the waterway right behind the house. We were a short drive to the beach, which was beautiful and pretty empty considering so many schools are on spring break. The house was comfortable and cozy. We were able to cuddle up as a family on a rainy morning and watch a movie. Everything we needed was there. I’m not going to lie, it’s also me that is itching to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024