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Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

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Starlight by the Sea, built by the owners to enjoy Indian Pass's natural beauty
Relax in the hammock
Porch view of beautiful natural vegetation, white sands, and St. Vincents Island
Home's boardwalk over lush vegetation and sand dunes
A respite near the beach

Overview of Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Port St Joe, FL
  • Popular LocationIndian Pass Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort St. Joe Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoney Bayou5 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams

The beauty of the setting of this home is unmatchable. From the large open porch, view pristine white sandy beaches of Indian Pass with multiple species of sea birds, enjoy watching dolphins in the Gulf, and experience stars at night like you've never seen them. Even night owls will want to awaken for the spectacular sunrises peeking above the Western tip of beautiful St. Vincent's Island, a National Wildlife Refuge just a short kayak trip away. Once you've stayed at 'Starlight by the Sea' you'll never want to leave--it happens to everyone.

This home was designed by the owners for fun for the entire family, all ages and including the 4-legged members as well. Indian Pass is the dog friendliest beach you'll ever find. Like horses? We're horse friendly, too. Ride the 5000 acre Buffer Preserve or the 8000 acre Box R Ranch, or with permits and tail bags, ride the lovely beaches of Cape San Blas. There's also great fishing, boating, and golfing. After all this activity, relax swinging in the hammock, sunning on the open deck, or reading a good book in the shade of the veranda. Then stroll the beach for a magnificent sunset. It truly is magical.

WHAT'S NEW: We now have 2 ocean kayaks for our guests to use at no extra cost. We do not provide lifejackets so you will need to bring your own or rent them locally.

IF YOUR IDEA OF A GREAT VACATION IS...

To gently awaken in bed with a view of a huge red sun peeking over the horizon and the sound of seagulls and waves lapping the shore

To sit on a breezy porch with a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico and watch dolphins frolicking in blue water and blue herons walking along a snow white beach

To eat sunset dinners al fresco while watching the Gulf of Mexico turn an iridescent blue against a pink sky

To lounge on comfortable chairs looking up at star-filled skies and moonlight shining on the sea

THEN 'BOOK NOW' AT 'STARLIGHT BY THE SEA'

Keywords: House, beachfront, single family home

Property manager

Joy Stallings
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $100 per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owners recommend guests purchase Travel Protection Insurance and recommend CSA, the company recommended by VRBO/HomeAway. Call owner for questions.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Indian Pass Beach and Port St. Joe Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Indian Pass Beach - 6 min walk
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 17 min walk
  • Money Bayou - 5 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 15 min drive
  • Beach - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Indian Pass Raw Bar - 5 min drive
  • Scallop Republic - 10 min drive
  • Indian Pass Seafood Co. - 2 min drive
  • Brokeatoe Horseback Riding on the Beach - 10 min drive
  • D&J's BBQ - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starlight by the Sea, the porch, the view, straight from your dreams 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 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace begins with a stay at Starlight by the Sea 💜
Starlight by the Sea has been a part of my Spring renewal for over 10 years. Each morning starts sipping coffee with my pup Seva on my lap as we watch the rim of the sun touch the horizon creating a masterpiece of red, orange and yellow colors reflecting on the water…later slow walks on the beach, kayaking to the island or giggling on the deck with friends cultivate a deep inner peace 💜
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the view
Great property with plenty of room for the family. Great host communication and property just as described. The deck is fantastic and only steps to the water. Can’t beat the view! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indian pass
Perfect location! Fishing was good right in front of this home. House was very clean when we arrived. Joy the property owner made sure if we needed anything we could call or text her. We will book again at her wonderful beach home.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starlight 2024
Always a great stay. Joy makes everything and easy. Always look forward to returing
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Homey place with a lot of positives. Super large back deck. A good grill. Clean aside from some wear likely from dogs but minor. Would totally recommend especially with pets and would go back. Finally great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joy Stallings

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I am an anthropologist and my husband is a commercial real estate attorney. We are both now retired with 3 horses and 4 dogs, living quite a different lifestyle on Indian Pass from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta city life. As pictured here with me, we often enjoy having our beautiful granddaughter with us at 'Starlight by the Sea', a place filled with years of wonderful times and family memories.

Why they chose this property

When we saw our property on Indian Pass in 1992, it was the first time we had visited Indian Pass, even though we had vacationed on Cape San Blas several times with our young children. In fact, our son and daughter were only 6 and 4 years old in 1982 when we first vacationed in the area. As we hiked through the oak trees, palmettos, and palms, and climbed the sand dunes near the beach, we were in awe of the beauty we beheld. It was like finding a secret hideaway, with beautiful natural vegetation, gently curving white sandy beaches, and a view of an uninhabited barrier island displaying a show of seabirds hunting their supper in the blue gulf waters. And, amazingly, that is the way it's been ever since...

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of 'Starlight by the Sea' and Indian Pass can be summed up in a couple of words--family fun! It's a place where everyone, furry ones included, can relax, play, feel at home, and enjoy the quiet, pristine, natural beauty of the coast. We built 'Starlight by the Sea' in 1996, and our focus was to experience as much of the natural beauty of Indian Pass from all areas of the house, to be comfortable for all ages, from parents and grandparents to young children, and to accommodate our 4 legged family members as well. It has certainly fulfilled all our dreams for our family, and we think it can for yours as well.

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