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Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress!

Vacation home near Mexico Beach in Port St. Joe

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Mexico Beach, FL
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Business Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

Mexico Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Port St. Joe vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Mexico Beach and Mexico Beach Business Center. Also, Mexico Beach Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Dog Walking Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mexico Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mexico Beach Business Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Park Under the Palms - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mexico Beach Marina - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bear Coastal - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Craft House & Grill - ‬5 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.

Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress!

Gull Reef has classic wrap-around porches that offer a large outdoor seating areas and completely shade and shelter the bright 3BR/1 bath, ground floor unit of a
(2) two-unit property with shared outdoor sink area. It's an easy 2-minute walk (450ft) to the quiet, uncrowded white sands of a Mexico Beach access across the street. The fully furnished duplex offers 1,326 sq. ft. of living space, providing ample room for a comfortable vacation stay. It is in a secure neighborhood with streets lights, large yard, ample, circular parking, with room to park a boat. There are no steps. Your private entrance makes unpacking and packing close and quick. All on ground level, it's convenient for seniors or those with young children. Rental sleeps 6 and has a laundry. The bathroom has plenty of linens with double sinks and large seated shower . Our kitchen is fully equipped with all the essential cookware, utensils, and appliances to prepare any meal. High speed, fiber optic internet and Direct TV are included. Smart TVs are in the living area, master bedroom, and full bedroom. An outdoor shower is available for quick sand removal. The very large covered porch is an ideal place to grill and sit and watch sea bird and sunsets. Check in and out with no person-to-person contact. This low-residential street has no through-traffic. The quaint area is part of “Old Town” Mexico Beach. This is a serene and unique area that is devoid of tourist attractions, nightlife, and chaos. It is the perfect getaway during all seasons. Gull Reef is two separate units. This is the ground-floor unit. Extended stay available for snowbirds.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO SMOKING/NO VAPING anywhere on the property, NO extra guests including children, NO EVENTS, NO PARTIES, NO family reunions, No wedding groups,
No air mattress, no cots, no beach chairs, equipment etc. inside, no fishing gear inside, No pools of any size, PARK IN DRIVE WAY
Unit temp not below 70F summer/ above 73F winter. Any violation of house rules will be subject to immediate cancelation of reservation--NO REFUND

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: All ages are considered guests. 18 is adult

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Get Away! Relax in the Peaceful Breeze at Gull Reef
Get Away! Relax in the peaceful breeze at Gull Reef.
Snowbirds Welcome! Email for special rates! Apartment
Snowbirds Welcome! Email for special rates! Port St. Joe

Frequently asked questions

Does Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Mexico Beach and 1.8 mi (3-min drive) from Saint Joe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! to downtown Port St. Joe?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Mexico Beach.

Close to the beach, no crowds, no traffic, no hassle, no stress! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is amazing as are the owners. Quiet, clean, very close to beach and shops. Will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELODEE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with lots of space. Cheryl was great answering any questions we had. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this property for the week! It was clean and very well stocked! It was an easy walk to the beach! Ms. Cheryl was very nice to us during our stay! We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect experience. Close the beach have rented here before and will continue to. The host is amazing and very helpful and treats u like family. This place makes you feel like your at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place!

Very clean and convenient to everything! We will be a return customer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in quiet Mexico Beach

Well stocked kitchen and clean property with beautiful decor. Loved the throw blankets in every room. Location was perfect and dead end street was a bonus with no traffic. Proximity to quiet beach was great. Absolutely loved the large beach cart and outdoor shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay here. We looked at several different places before deciding on this one. It was very clean, very nice, a short walk to beach and it didn't break the bank. I would book this again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

The location was great and quiet area. We really liked the place and would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great place with a great host! Would definitely book again. The property has everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We were so amazed at the quality of the property. The cleanliness. The proximity to the beach. How handy everything was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property steps from the beach

We had a great stay! Clean, comfortable, and felt like home. Just steps from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach return after 3 year break

The property is clean, tidy, has everything we needed to beach, cook, relax, and wash up. The breeze under the deck was exactly as wished for and there was comfort to each bedroom. Love the nice outside large shower area.Easy beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip.

The property was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb amenities

After our recent visit to this property. We have found our perfect getaway. The owners are wonderful people, I'm hoping to come back soon
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Property was wonderful, exactly as described. Literally a block to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying. We will certainly return.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the rental, close to beach and had lots of beach stuff for us to use. Had a great time

Great host, even brought us an egg when the store was out of them 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Experience

Our stay here was nothing short of amazing! The home was in a great location, incredibly clean, and was stocked with everything needed to make your stay easy and relaxing. Getting to meet Mrs. Cheryl was great as well! She is so sweet and very responsive! So glad you enjoyed dinner Cheryl and we hope to be back to stay again soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property & short walk to the beach

Super cute house & really beautiful landscaping. Kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils you could think of. We really enjoyed our stay & the owner is super sweet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Place to Stay!

Clean, comfortable, with a well-supplied kitchen, and lots of towels. Quick and easy walk to the beach with wagon and toys on site. The patio space and outdoor shower were great! Our hosts were personable and quick to respond to a request. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach vacation rental!!

Absolutely great place to stay! Super clean and host Cheryl goes above and beyond with everything you need to have a fantastic vacation! Super short little walk to the beach, which was ideal. Very quiet side street away from the traffic. definitely would recommend and we absolutely will be back. Bill and Cheryl are absolutely amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very peaceful and quiet, beach was close and not crowded, condo was great and had everything we needed, beds where comfy, definitely nothing to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, Quiet Beach Getaway

This was a lovely house…clean, quiet, homey, a short walk from the beach, with extremely comfortable beds. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking your own meals. And Cheryl is an attentive and gracious host. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as described. A deserted beach for the perfect private vacation.The extra little touches of home from Cheryl was unexpected, but a pleasant surprise. The outdoor shower was excellent for a nice refreshing rinse from the hot sun of the beach. Private enough for a full shower.The fully stocked kitchen of dishes and cookware made meals quick and easy.The beach cart was nice for hauling and the beach accessories were a nice touch though not expected.We loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great choice!

We had a wonderful stay! We truly had “no hurry and no stress” staying here. The house was very clean and comfortable, and we felt very safe in the neighborhood. The walk to the beach is very easy, and the beach cart made transporting everything we needed to take so much easier! The owners were so nice, and I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could want in a beach vacation home

Cheryl was by far the best host we have ever had in over 20 years of renting through VRBO. The property was spotless, well cared for, convenient to the beach with all the amenities you need. We would love to stay here again sometime soon. The Smith's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022