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Heated Pool for Winter, 1 Hypoallergenic Dog Allowed, 300 Yards to the Beach!

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Smart TV, DVD player
In the heart of Windmark Beach, Once Upon a Tide offers a memorable vacation with prime location, easy beach access, and community pool. Enjoy quality time in the fully equipped kitchen with wine cooler or unwind on one of three porch areas while taking advantage of amenities like DirecTv in all bedrooms, outdoor shower, WiFi and miles of boardwalks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Heated Pool for Winter, 1 Hypoallergenic Dog Allowed, 300 Yards to the Beach!

Reservations include complimentary beach gear package, $35 daily credit, 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.

Snowbirds welcome! Simply send an inquiry with your specific travel dates to receive a reduced quote for review.

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide, where dreamy sunsets and the beach are just a short stroll away. This Windmark Beach beauty has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and room for up to 8 guests—perfect for your next getaway.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for a five-star meal, from major appliances to a wine cooler (because who doesn't need a little extra fun?). With seating for 12 between the kitchen bar and dining room table, there’s plenty of room to share stories and meals. Plus, two screened-in porches are ideal for sipping your morning coffee or afternoon tea while the ocean breeze keeps you relaxed. Want to grill? The gas grill is ready for cookouts, propane provided.

When you’re ready to cool off, dive into the community pool, or stroll over to the lively city center for shopping and dining. You’re in the perfect spot for a vacation full of fun and relaxation.

Bringing your furry friend along? You're in luck—Once Upon a Tide is pet friendly! We welcome one hypoallergenic dog (40lb max) so your four-legged family member can enjoy the adventure too. A $125 pet fee applies. Please note: only hypoallergenic breeds are permitted, and certain restricted breeds are not allowed due to insurance limitations (see details below).

Just a heads-up: a starter supply of amenities is provided, and longer stays might require a little extra stocking up.

So, whether you’re here to soak up the sun, indulge in some good food, or simply chill, Once Upon a Tide is the place where memories are made.

Guest Bedroom1:
king bed
smart television
attached bathroom with double vanity, walk in shower, soaking tub, and private water closet

Guest bedroom 2:
queen bed
flat screen television
ceiling fan
closet access

Guests Bedroom 3:
two bunk beds with four twin beds
flat screen television
ceiling fan
closet access

Guest Bath:
shower/tub combo
+additional half bathroom

*pool is heated November-March
*dogs only/$125 pet fee per dog, 40lb max
*The following list of dogs breeds are not allowed due to insurance restrictions:
Akita, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Catahoula Leopard, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Fox Terrier, German Sheperd, Presa Canario, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Wolf or Husky.
*no boat/trailer parking allowed
*signed rental agreement required for access to be provided
*guests are charged for stained linens
*management fee is nonrefundable. No exceptions.
*minimum age of primary renter is 25 years old

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated 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

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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

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
This property accepts cash
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Once Upon a Tide Port St. Joe
Once Upon a Tide Private vacation home
Once Upon A Tide 1 FREE Game of Axe Throwing
Once Upon A Tide Huge Pool Hot Tub Playground
Once Upon A Tide Huge Pool Beach Access Playground
Once Upon a Tide Private vacation home Port St. Joe
2963-238332

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Constitution Convention Museum State Park and Constitutional Convention Museum State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and horse riding in the area.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Windmark Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 46 min drive - 49.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KrazyFish Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taproot - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heated Pool for Winter, Dog Friendly, 300 Yards to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heated Pool for Winter, Dog Friendly, 300 Yards to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Pool for Winter, Dog Friendly, 300 Yards to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated Pool for Winter, Dog Friendly, 300 Yards to the Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Windmark Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Saint Joe Beach. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Port St. Joe Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Heated Pool for Winter, 1 Hypoallergenic Dog Allowed, 300 Yards to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 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

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10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Very Nice House Near the Beach

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: Quiet street in a great development - would stay there again without question

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Spring Break

This was an immaculate home and fantastic location. I had 3 teens with me and we enjoyed walking to the beach, riding bikes, and enjoying the pool.We would most definitely come back to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Nicebstay

Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Fl family vacation home

Great space and location for 2 families to vacation. Close to beach and short drive to town/grocery/restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Great for friends or family trips!

Great location and excellent amenities. Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

evette g.

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

House is Great

The house was beautiful, very clean and in a peaceful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Perfect For Beach Vacay

Perfect location for beach and fishing. Only a short drive to dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Super nice house

Super nice house, owners were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great location

Close to the beach, Port St. Joe. Layout of home was great and we enjoyed the large kitchen and screened porches. Great location allowed us to explore alot of the forgotten coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharmon W.

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

Perfect house for a family

This rental was plenty big for the 6 of us, including a 5 yr old. Very spacious! The kitchen had everything we needed (a few more dish towels would've been great, but I always pack a few extras) The home is so pretty and tastefully decorated....not too over the top. We really enjoyed the screened front porch and open living area. There were a few minor issues but management always responded fairly quickly. It was a short walk to the beach, but needed to drive to the pool. Nice quiet neighborhood. The outside shower (with warm water) was especially nice! And the house even had a few beach items to borrow....a boogie board, chairs, and an umbrella. We ALL enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Beach house

Very nice house. Kitchen well stocked with appliances and tools. Walking distance to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful private beach access

My family and I stayed 4 days and really enjoyed the location. The house was nice, very easy communication with rental agent. A few upgrades I would recommend are linens, mattresses, and pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Michele G.

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

Good

It was a great trip. The air conditioning could have cooled a little better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

402 Tidewater

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mgmt prompt and thorough in managing issues. Liked not having to worry about getting garbage can out and back.House was clean when I moved in, except for the toilets—all three had not been cleaned. Property Mgr took care of it quickly.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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

Precious Home

This home was one of my favs thus far in Windmark. It was decorated perfectly and the layout was awesome. My only negative was the fact that you can't turn the thermostat below 72. I get the reasoning but my body just really likes 68 🙂 Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan W.

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

Beautiful Rental

Loved our stay at this beautiful and tastefully decorated house. All the rooms are so spacious and the kitchen had everything and more than you would need! We especially enjoyed all of the outside porches and comfortable furniture. There was a problem with the TV not working but they were prompt trying to resolve the issue. This did not keep us from having a great weekend! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pati J.

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

Just Wonderful

You can't go wrong with this one. The home is so cheerful and comfortable. The neighborhood is so unique with the beach a few minutes walk away, shops, restaurants and pool area. It would be very nice to have a golf cart here. New Wave stays on top of everything. Respond within minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great spot!

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This was our first time in Port St. Joe and we loved how the beaches weren’t crowded at all. The walk to the beach isn’t bad but the community pool is pretty far and we had to drive. I expected the pool to be bigger and we only ended up going once because it was so crowded on the day we tried it. The property manager was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. Highly recommend trying the Shipwreck restaurant which is only 7 mins from the house. So delicious! We will definitely be back and would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Char H.

RESERVE NOW

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: This house exceeded my expectations. I love the privacy of the primary bedroom from the others. The photos doesn't do the high ceilings justice... This house was very clean and well maintained. We fell in love with the screened in front and back porch. I would definitely recommend staying in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhoe T., Navarre

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

Comfortable stay near the water

The town was packed over Labor Day weekend with scalloping season and the festival going on. The following week was very peaceful. Bad year for scallops, but crabbing was great and caught a variety of fish. The house was very comfortable with all expected amenities. If I had to state some negatives, the microwave is at knee level, which was odd, and they do not allow boat parking which becomes a significant additional vacation cost at the marina. Overall we had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sylvia g.

Perfect rental home in Windmark.

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: 3 nights with kids and grands for the Blast on the Bay 2024. Beautiful home well stocked with quality furnishings and all the things! The outside spaces and multiple screened porches were perfect to enjoy the cool mornings and evenings. Super clean. Communication with rental company was above and beyond! Cannot recommend this home enough. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia S., Waconia, Minnesota

Perfect stay

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: New Wave gets an A+ for quick responses. We had a few questions and they answered immediately. As for our rental,Tide Water, the description was accurate. It was clean, had everything we needed and was a quick walk to the beach. We loved walking to Bruno’s Pizza and The View on Old 98.Nice job New Wave! Definite 5 star service.

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Family needed a break after a long year and this was the perfect location. House was immaculate and kitchen had everything we needed. House was very comfortable and location was perfect distance to beach and city center.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Family Time at the Beach

We had a wonderful time with our family at Once Upon A Tide. Perfect location for spending time at the beach with our loved ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022