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Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle

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Exterior
A wooden structure with a metal roof surrounded by lush greenery.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a red patterned sofa, and a dining table.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a red patterned sofa, a television, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Port St. Joe Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Indian Pass Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Port Theatre Art and Culture Center and Frank Pate Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 33 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 40 min drive - 49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Key - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jimmie Mac Raw Bar Stage & Courtyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George Ann's Food Trailer - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Indian Pass Fun, Private & Cozy Beach Cottage--The Barnacle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Pass Beach and Port St. Joe Beach. Money Bayou is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Was a great place to stay at
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed. We ended up not bringing our pet but appreciate the pet friendly place. Great communication and location. Very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at The Barnacle! We had a glitch with the air conditioning unit when we first arrived, and the host responded immediately and had the AC fixed in short order. Great property, great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Great location. Quiet spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, great host just downright great people. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and beach are pet friendly. Hosts are welcoming. Location is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. If I ever hit the lottery…. Hosts are great. Nice, quiet, and lots of nature right over the hill to a quiet, beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a secluded and relaxing beach experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at The Barnacle! Great location and a cozy cottage. The owners were excellent communicators and were helpful whenever needed. Highly recommended. We hope to return sometime soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A good stay

It was a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Visit!

Always a pleasure to stay at the Barnacle!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved the location and great place to go fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
We're glad you had a nice time and hope you enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Wonderful hosts, great place to enjoy some quiet time on an out of the way beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2020
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for choosing The Barnacle and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thank you for choosing The Barnacle! We appreciate your five star review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was very clean and cozy. There were excellent amount of dishes and cooking pans and pots.

The pathway to the beach was absolutely beautiful. Great place to stay for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Thank you Cheryl! We also love seeing all the sea oats and flowering vines running all through the sand dunes. It makes for some beautiful photography! Please come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Barnacle! It’s everything the beach should be! House is adorable and beach access is great! Hosts very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

Family enjoyed this location for our Florida vacation. We would return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful host

The hosts are wonderful and the location is Truly a hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thank you for your compliment! We also think it's a "hidden gem", and we don't mind sharing it with folks like you. Please come back and see us again. We enjoyed meeting you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Barnacle

The stay was great and relaxing! We were able to enjoy a nice quiet stay and walk to beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear the beach was nice and relaxing for you. Thank you for leaving our place so clean, too!! Please come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Home was beautiful! Great location, visited all the near by towns. Host was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place at Indian Pass!

Beautiful and newly renovated house. Great location and amenities. The owners are awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for visiting The Barnacle! We are so glad you and your family had a nice time. It was very nice meeting you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We love Indian Pass for its laid back atmosphere. You truly feel like you are at a home away from home. Quite area with great food and entertainment a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August in the Barnacle

This was our 3rd time to stay in the Barnacle. We absolutely loved it. The hosts are awesome and the golf cart made finding the perfect beach spot a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Relaxing!

My husband and I had a very relaxing vacation at The Barnacle! Janis was great to rent from and we had everything we needed for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at the Barnacle.

Great property just off the beach. Short walk to the water over the dune by steps behind the main house. There is no view of the beach from the Barnacle, but close proximity to all the action. Very comfortable & private with all the amenities!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
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