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Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded

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A heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7157 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Windmark Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Saint Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mexico Beach
    ‪11 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.

Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded

Direct Boardwalk access with a short walk to Beach, Restaurants and Lounge
Distance to the Beach: 6-7 min walk
Bike Trails and Boardwalks
Fabulous Restaurant/bar & convenient store with live music on the weekends within a short walk on the boardwalk: 5-7 min walk. Pool 5-7 min walk

Sleeping Arrangements: (Sleeps 7-8)
1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Bunk set (Twin over Full with a Twin Trundle)

1st Floor:
Kitchen/Dining Room
Living Room with 65" Smart TV
1/2 Bath
Front & Back Porch with seating
Outdoor Shower
Pergola
Gas Grill
Fire Pit

2nd Floor:
Master Bedroom - King Bed, TV, Private Bath, walk in shower, double vanity, Private deck access
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, TV
Full Bathroom
Bedroom 3 - Bunk Beds (Twin over Full with a Twin Trundle), TV

Shimmering Tides is located in the charming Windmark Beach Community. The home is very secluded at the end of a cul-de-sac with extra large backyard. The spacious and open living area features cozy furnishings, tasteful beach decor, and a smart TV. Step into the fully stocked kitchen that offers beautiful stainless appliances, an island and large dining table along with high quality cook, bake and serve-ware for your entertaining purposes. There is enough pantry space to store all of your delicious snacks and must need vacation supplies. There is a 1/2 bath located on the 1st floor. The Master Bedroom has a large flat screen TV, Comfortable King sized bed with plush high quality bedding, large walk-in closet, attached master bathroom with double vanity and shower. The first guest room has a Queen sized bed, high quality bedding, flat screen TV and closet space. The 2nd Guest Room has a set of bunk beds with a Twin over Full and a Twin Trundle and flat screen TV. A Full Bathroom with a shower/tub combo is located on the 2nd floor along with the full sized Washer and Dryer. You also have 2 screened-in porches that allow the gulf breezes to pour in while you unwind and take pleasure in watching a beautiful sunset. The master suite has private balcony access so you can catch the sunrise or sunset just steps away from your bed. You can enjoy WindMark Beach’s beautiful bike trail to take in some of nature's beauty. There is a boardwalk located steps from the house that will lead you directly to the beach. Have fun, relax and let the Shimmering Tide wash your worries away!

Our home comes with everything you need! The property is equipped with initial setup of supplies such as of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, lotion, shampoo, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap and trash bags. Guests must furnish food, cleaning supplies and personal items for the rental period. All linens are provided and are included in the reservation cost. This includes a set of towels per number of guests that are staying. Beach towels will be provided. Depending on the length of your stay you may want to bring additional supplies.
All dinnerware/cookware/glasses/silverware are provided in the home.

Golf Cart included with signed waiver & must have valid driver’s license

Isle Stand up paddle board x 2 (must sign waiver)

Beach Cruiser Bicycles x 4 (must sign waiver)

Beach buggy to pull your supplies down to the beach and 5 beach chairs available & 2 umbrellas

We can offer concierge food/supply stocking for a small fee so you don’t have to deal with the hassle and can spend your time enjoying your vacation!

Our home comes with high speed wifi and cable/satellite/smart TV.

You must be 25 years or older to reserve.
No events are allowed that are over the occupancy of the house.
All events must be approved prior to your reservation

Once you arrive there is a binder with house rules, check out instructions & places to go have fun!

*** There is access to Windmark’s community pool however we have no responsibility or control over pool closure for maintenance or repairs.

***** This is not just a business for us. We enjoy staying at our place as much as we hope our guests do. We rent it to share with others, so that you can make memories with your friends and family. It's very important for us to rent to the right guests who will care for our place as we do. This house is furnished wall-to-wall in a way that makes us proud to share with friends, family and our VRBO guests. We do not eat or drink on our furniture or in our bedrooms and we remove our shoes when laying on the couch or walking on the rug and we ask that you follow the same rules as our family does, to keep our home presentable for years to come. There is NO Smoking anywhere on the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, inside the house, on the covered porches or front steps.

Violation of these rules will result in an additional $300 cleaning fee. There are no boats, RV's, or trailer parking permitted in Windmark Beach per HOA.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Windmark Beach. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Windmark Beach and 6 minutes from Saint Joe Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rachell Jones

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,685 square feet

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: May contact for small pets-approval required

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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.

Property is also known as

Shimmering Tide
Shimmering Tide Secluded With Lots of Privacy
Shimmering Tide<br>Very Secluded with lots of privacy

Shimmering Tides~Golf Cart~Secluded Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful community & wonderful home

Our family loved our stay at Shimmering Tides. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay (soaps, toilet paper, every kind of dishware imaginable, etc). Host was very communicative and accommodating (even trying to get us access early). Loved the privacy/seclusion at the end of the road. Enjoyed mornings on the back porch watching the sunrise. Great open floor plan for hanging out, house was comfy and welcoming and felt like all the comforts of home. The golf cart included was a blast to drive around and made it so easy to cruise the community (we did several golf cart adventures a day), grab food, hit the beach with all our supplies, etc. Trip of a lifetime! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Beautiful home with all the amenities we could have needed.Considerate and attentive host provided extensive local recommendations and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great place! Clean and peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!! We had a blast!

Awesome communication with host and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L., Champaign

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The home and property is just perfect and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Rachell is a wonderful host, I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation

Excellent Vacation! Shimmering Tides was the best place to spend our vacation this summer. Rachell was so easy to work with and she provided the best care! We felt genuinely cared for by her. The home is in a perfect location, clean, up to date and just perfect for our stay. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

Although our trip was short, our family had a great time at this property. Everything exceeded our expectations and the property manager was excellent to work with. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Haven

We got to the house around 6pm, and we could not get over how beautiful the evening sun shines through the whole house. Everything was clean and set up for our family. It was so nice not to stress about bringing extra bulky items, like the beach umbrella, chairs, bikes, paddle boards. The house was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay inside, or for a hot day out on the beach. We loved the boardwalk access right by the driveway, and the golf cart ride to the pool was always a hit. A lot of the local shops/stores are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and we found they closed on a whim so there were a few failed attempts at some ice cream. lol. The house was beautifully decorated, very up to date beach vibes. We were in contact with Rachell before we arrived, to a little bit after we left, she wanted to be sure we had everything we needed. We’ve already talked about a next time, and how we would want to make our trip a little longer! The house was everything we needed for a vacation, and the host was most generous!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with family!

Great house. Love the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Sugar Hill, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

We had an amazing time staying in Port St. Joe at this property. It came with everything you need for a great stay. The owners were very helpful and answered questions quickly. We were steps from the beach and a quick drive to downtown. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded our expectations

We absolutely loved shimmering tide! We had never been to the port st joe area and didn’t know what to expect. But we were so pleased! The area is perfect and not crowded, plenty of places to eat and just enough to do! Shimmering tide was stocked better than any vacation home we have ever been to, it was clean as a whistle, comfortable and so homey! The extra amenities like the golf cart, bikes, beach gear and paddle boards was the icing on the cake! Rachell was so quick and easy to communicate with and very personable too! The house is in a corner lot with a lovely fenced in back sandy area with a fire pit, it’s about a 3-5 minute golf cart ride to the beach or pool/shops and an 8 minute car ride into downtown port st joe! We love this home! Rachell, thank you for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

The house is in a great neighborhood. The pool was wonderful and the beach was great too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fully equipped, beautiful property

No detail is missing in this property. We were able to enjoy beach days without packing all the gear we normally do. Whether walking down the boardwalk to taking the golf cart to the beach everything you need has been provided for you. The paddleboards were a fun bonus that we very much enjoyed right off the beach with the calm bay waters. The home is fully equipped inside with plenty of linens, towels, dishes, starter toiletetries, cleaning supplies etc. Rachell even left a goodie basket of snacks to welcome us to her home! The Windmark community is lovely with tons of walking paths, beautiful landscaping, and a large pool area. We visited in late November with weather in the 60s- 70s and the pool water was very warm and comfortable to swim even on cooler days. Port St Joe is also a great little town with plenty of good restaurants and amenities nearby. Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Vacation

The home was wonderful and included everything you could need. Great vacation spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Trip

This was the first time we have stayed in the Port St. Joe area. We loved the community of Windmark Beach and the house was perfect! We loved the private backyard and the golf cart was great. We will definitely be back and Shimmering Tides will be the house we choose again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great house appreciated the snacks and water left by owner and her prompt attention, Loved having the golf cart
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Everything was perfect! 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn J., ATLANTA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation, without a doubt.

Our host could not have been more prepared for us. The house is beautifully decorated and surprisingly secluded. So very nice! They thought of every detail and it was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home!

This property gets a 10/10 from us! It was beautiful and clean and a great location! It’s obviously very well taken care of. Rachell was so sweet and great to work with. We only were able to stay for a short time but hope to be able to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th Family vacation

My family and I had a wonderful experience here. The pictures don’t do the house justice. It is a beautiful home that is in pristine condition. The house had all of the amenities we could have asked for (pots, pans, dishes, etc). You can tell all the amenities were well thought-out to provide us with everything we could possibly need. The owner communicated with us long before our arrival and throughout our stay. We used the outdoor shower everyday for the kids. The golf cart was a lifesaver. The beach chairs provided were awesome and convenient. The beds were very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for a better vacation. I would 100% recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Home Away from Home!

This is our second year staying in this wonderful home. It has all the amenities we could ever need and then some. The beds are comfy, the AC is cold, the towels are fresh and fluffy, and the house is perfectly clean! As a bonus the golf cart and paddleboards are a hit with the kids. There wasn't anything we needed that we didn't have, but just in case, the owner messaged to check in on us frequently. We love her and her home and will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home!

The Windmark area has plenty to offer for all ages. The house was perfect! The owners have worked hard to provide anything and everything you need! Rachell kept us updated and was so easy to work with. The additional beach gear and golf cart are awesome! We loved our stay at Shimmering Tides.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittni P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shimmering tides

From the moment we stepped in the house we just knew it was going to be a great stay! The cleanliness of the house hits you right when you open the door. The communication with the host was great and any question we had was answered within a short amount of time. The golf cart was probably the best thing to have, even though the house was not that far from the beach it was a great thing to have on hand! Hope to be back to this place again and would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Shimmering Tides

Shimmering Tides was beautifully decorated and spotless home stocked with everything necessary to have a wonderful vacation. Owner was extremely responsive with all of our questions and would highly recommend this vacation property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were here for a wedding. We had a great stay !!!

We really enjoyed the property. The screened in porches were used alot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023