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

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Smart TV, books, video library
Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Indian Pass Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬

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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.

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

Enjoy your vacation at this fabulous round house in a tree-filled
setting, tastefully decorated, located on the tip of Indian Pass.
Indian Pass is located at the extreme west end of Apalachicola Bay
where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This conflux of fresh and
saltwater makes one the most fertile estuarine areas of the world.
While the area was settled by Native Americans for thousands of
years and then again by the early European explorers modern
civilization has conveniently skipped us over.
Long Known as Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' most of the inhabitants
here have fins or feathers. No high rises or motels but miles of
unspoiled beaches, succulent oysters, world class fishing and
spectacular sunsets. Beachcombers are greeted by miles of shells,
fossilized shark teeth and pottery shards from our earliest
inhabitants.
This comfortable two-bedroom, two bath retreat offers lots of
privacy in a natural setting, approx. 150 ft. from the beach. It does not have a view of the beach, but it is on the boardwalk where you will see a beautiful panoramic view of the beach and St. Vincent's. Back at The Barnacle, you have a wrap-around deck with chairs and a very slight view of Indian Lagoon, lots of
wildlife, and great birding. Explore St. Vincent's Island across the
Pass. Bring your kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, binoculars, and camera. Excellent
fishing and crabbing, shelling and long walks on miles of pristine
beach. Private and peaceful.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Indian Pass Beach. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Indian Pass Beach and a 2-minute drive from Port St. Joe Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the Barnacle.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pickleball
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please purchase Travel Insurance for circumstances beyond both of our control. Among other things, make sure it includes sickness, hurricanes, etc.
Report any damages before checking out. Abuse to property of ANY kind will not be tolerated and will forfeit security deposit, plus damages.
Rinse bicycles, beach chairs, golf cart after each use; return to original place. No sand on floor or wet bathing suits on furniture. Fee for abuse.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 40lbs, individual basis, fee, 125.00 each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Behaved children of all ages are always welcomed!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the Barnacle.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a secluded and relaxing beach experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little place perfect for our small travel group. The beach is only about 30 steps from the door (Literally a set of stairs over the dunes). The owners were quick to respond to any of our challenges on our trip. The lack of surf (St Vincent’s Island blocks the waves) was the only downer for our 2 12 year old travelers.Very quiet and restful vacation location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the Barnacle! The property was exactly as described, loved the wrap around windows and deck. The neighborhood was quiet and beaches not remotely crowded, perfect for a peaceful retreat. It was our first time at Indian Pass as we were looking for a dog friendly beach and house. Our hosts made it so easy to enjoy by providing nearly everything we needed. Janice was so nice and friendly and quick with communication! We would love to stay here again on our next trip Indian Pass!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Scotty A.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I LOVED the Barnacle and Port St Joe. We stayed a week and brought our dog Loki. It was my husbands 50th birthday and we did not want to leave. We vacation primarily within the US and this place takes 2nd place only to where we stay in Hawaii. The Barnacle has a Woodsy, private feel and steps from the beach. Renting a golf cart for the week is a must for these beaches. We rode for miles and it was just beautiful. The beach was never crowded and the fishing and shelling were amazing. Ive never seen so many shells, and the biggest Clam shells ever. We loved that the beaches are dog friendly and being across from St Vinvent Island and at the end of the peninsula was awesome. You can kayak over to the island or shuttle over. Janis and Victor are so quick about responding and giving direction on things to do. We will be back! Thank you Janis and Victor!! TRULY!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Gracen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Roanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and Enjoy

Property accurately described. Enjoyed the trees around the house and watching the birds, lizards and squirrels in the bird bath. I might suggest renting a golf cart if you have a lot of items to carry to the beach. It would be challenging to navigate the stairs from the house to the beach if you had chairs, cooler, fishing poles, umbrella etc. The convenience of loading into a cart and driving vs struggling was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Missy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barnacle

The house is very nice and has everything you need. The bed was so comfortable! I came with my sister, mom and aunt. I rented a golf cart to get to the beach which is a must as the stairs to the beach are horrible especially for older people. The beach was awesome with no people there and I found huge shells which made me really happy. I liked being on the end of the island as it was quite - we were there Easter week and it was perfect weather with a perfect place to stay. Janis was very helpful and very nice. I hope I can come back sometime in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit!

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and peaceful

Beautiful home. Hardwood floors are awesome. Beautiful path to the beach with nice incorporation of the trees. All the necessary amenities. Bald Eagle next door visited us every day. Secluded even being close to the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barnacle Bliss

Cozy home atmosphere. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Great kitchen. Comfortable beds too. Loved the wrap around deck. Lots of steps down to beach. Not ideal for our large dog. We used the boat landing for access to beach. Worked great. We had a wonderful time there. Got to explore a lot of the gulf coast. Restaurants were awesome. Our host were absolutely helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N., Lawrenceville, USA

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Penny S.

The Barnacle

Weather dampened our vacation with rain the whole time. Bad storms, tornado warnings. Difficult to get to the beach because of multiple steps up and down. We rented the owners golf cart which was a life saver until the storm washed out the beach entrabce. entrance to the beach
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jade B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and you can’t ask for better hosts!!

We so enjoyed our stay at the barnacle. As other reviews state, the aerial photo is a bit misleading as there are other properties now (including one directly beside the barnacle) and no view of the ocean from the home. They were performing construction on the home to the East, but luckily didn’t get too loud until our last day there. They’re very close to finishing so if you’re reading this after October of ‘24, I’m sure construction is done! The house is so cute and cozy and the deck that leads to the ocean is surrounded by native vegetation that gives a level of seclusion I appreciated. The deck does have a back seating area with an ocean view which is a nice compensation for not having an ocean view. You cannot ask for better hosts than Victor and Janis, super responsive and attentive. Overall, we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim E., Blairsville, Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunes Stay

The property was very much as described. While you can't see the Gulf, you are only a sand dune away. It was perfect for my wife dog and me. A great place to be on the beach. Please read the description carefully because there are a lot of stairs to navigate for the property and beach. That was not an issue for us. The owners were much nicer to speak with than the signage inside the house would reflect. It really is a hang at the beach place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best on Indian Pass Beach!

We just finished a week long stay on Indian Pass Beach in the Barnacle and it was an excellent trip. We’ve rented homes on Indian Pass for the last 7 years and of the different homes we’ve rented, the Barnacle is one of our absolute favorites. The home itself was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The property owners were wonderful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, our stay at the Barnacle was a wonderful and calming experience and I will certainly be renting it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Trip

We had a nice week and our hosts were very communicative and responded to all concerns or questions quickly. Pros: Well stocked. Washer dryer. Hose very near to clean up sand. Comfortable and cool. Cons: Lots of steps to beach. No privacy with walls not going to the ceiling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden bungalow getaway

The house is beautiful and cozy. Completely surrounded by native tropical plants, you feel like Robinson Crusoe, lost on a deserted island. It's a short walk over the boardwalk to the beach and also to the boat ramp. Beautiful sunsets over the bay from the front porch! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Witt's E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Barnacle summer 2024

Nice place to stay for a younger couple. Clean. Probably not for an older couple. Lots of stairs to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at the barnacle!

I’ll start by saying Janis and victor are incredible hosts! Very responsive and kind. Their home is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a relaxing secluded beach vacay with your pups! Beach access is very secluded and accessible. The home itself is very clean and well stocked. We look forward to returning next summer ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024