If you’ve been craving a trip to a quaint coastal community with lots of Florida charm, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are two of Florida’s most underrated beach towns. These two local hotspots are about 12 miles from each other and along Florida’s gulf coast. To complement your days filled with sand, sun, and seafood, here are some of the top Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe vacation rentals listed on Airbnb and Vrbo.
Mexico Beach Rentals
Elegant Beachfront Home with Private Pool
Large groups of up to 13 people will enjoy staying at this house for a trip to Mexico Beach. The home has five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms for your group, as well as a stocked kitchen, gas grill, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. You’ll be on a gulf-front property and in a newly renovated vacation home that was completely redone as of April 2021. The home has approximately 3,000 square feet of living space inside and 1,700 square feet of deck space. There are large gulf-front decks to sit outside and enjoy the views. The rental also comes with $250 worth of gear rental credit, which you can use to shop for kayaks, beach chairs, beach carts, umbrellas, paddleboards, and bikes. There is a residential elevator available to access the upper areas of the home.
C-Escape Cottage
This cottage is available to rent on Airbnb and accommodates up to five guests. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a location that is just steps from the shores of Mexico Beach. You’ll be less than a block from the sand and enjoy high-end amenities, a stocked kitchen, smart TV, and Wi-Fi. From here, it’s easy to check out the shops in Port St. Joe or just relax around the fire pit with your favorite people. Meanwhile, the screened porch has a large gas grill so that you can cook outside and enjoy a delicious meal.
Ocean View Condo with Hot Tub and Pool
This is a top-rated Airbnb property in Mexico Beach because of its pool, hot tub, and central location. The condo has three bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate six guests. There is just one road between the condo and the beach boardwalk, so it’s easy getting to the sand during your stay. There’s a nice balcony at the condo that is covered and faces the gulf. Other perks of staying in the condo are the fully kitchen, work desk, beach gear, and two parking spots.
Bettie's Beach House
Available to rent on Vrbo, here’s a Mexico Beach home that is 1,570 square feet in size and sleeps four people. It is a beautiful beach house with views of the gulf. The home is on the north side of Highway 98 and is an excellent place for a getaway. The kitchen is well-stocked, there’s a dining room table with seating for four people, and the living room has a flat-screen TV. One bedroom has a king-size bed, while the other one has a queen-size bed.
Salty Latitude
The Salty Latitude is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage in Mexico Beach. It is only about 350 feet from the beach, with access across the street from the home. The Airbnb rental sleeps six people and is fully furnished with all the amenities that you need to be comfortable. You’ll have internet, cable, and Netflix here during your stay. One bedroom has a queen-size bed, the other bedroom has a king-size bed, and there is a sleeper sofa in the home as well. The newly remodeled cottage has plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and boats for your beach vacation too.
Nora’s Townhome
Also located in Mexico Beach, Florida, Nora’s Townhome is a Vrbo vacation rental with two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This two-story townhouse has a full kitchen, smart TVs, and a parking deck too. It sleeps six people and has three covered decks, which are perfect for sitting outside to watch the sunrises and sunsets. The Vrbo host will provide you with beach chairs and toys to use. Following Hurricane Michael in 2018, everything in the home is brand-new, from the floors to the roof.
The Admiral Townhome
For your trip to the Florida coast, you can also book this townhouse that is a one-minute walk to the beach with no streets to cross. This remodeled townhouse sleeps six guests and has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The rental has a full kitchen with a dishwasher and coffeemaker, parking for up to three cars, and a fenced patio that is fully lit and has a private outdoor shower. The living room has a TV with Roku, and there is a laundry area with washer and dryer units. The outdoor area also has an antique, wood-burning stove and corn hole game.
Windswept Cottage
The Windswept Cottage is a bungalow for rent on Airbnb that accommodates four guests. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a location that’s just 300 feet from the beach. The cottage is set high on a bluff and offers beautiful sunset views. The home has a cozy living room with an original fireplace, a king-size bed in the master bedroom, and two twin-size beds in the second bedroom. The rental comes with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a grill, and a backyard to play games. Other amenities offered at the cottage are an in-unit washer and dryer, 32-inch TV with Roku, an outdoor shower, and a stocked kitchen. Long-term, monthly rentals are a possibility at the cottage.
Barefoot Bungalow
The Barefoot Bungalow is an Airbnb rental guest suite that accommodates four people. It has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a living room with a bunk bed. You’ll be in a ground-floor mother-in-law suite that is on the beach side of Highway 98 and on the west end of Mexico beach. During your stay, you’ll have access to a small kitchen that opens up to the living area and a gas grill, lounge chairs, table, and an umbrella in the enclosed courtyard. The beach is just about 100 yards from the doorstep of the home. Your rental includes beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, cart, dry box, and towels. There is parking available for two small cars or one SUV or truck.
Port St. Joe Rentals
Cute Beach Cottage
Consider booking this vacation rental cottage with two bedrooms and one bathroom for your trip to Port St. Joe. It sleeps four people and is just a short walk from the beach. The cute beach house has vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. There is a queen-size bed in one bedroom and a double bed in the other bedroom. Step outside on the screened porch in front or the side porch for grilling. The home is within a small community of houses and on the border between St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach.
Charming Pet Friendly Cottage
You can bring a pet along to this beach cottage in downtown Port St. Joe and have one bedroom and one bathroom to yourselves. This is an ideal rental for two adults and a couple of children. It is a 535-square-foot cottage that sleeps four people. The beach is a seven-minute drive from here, and St. Joe Bay is within walking distance. The home has a fully equipped kitchen, TV with DVD player, and books to read.
Walk to the Beach at Beacon Hill
For your Port St. Joe vacation, you can book this ground-level apartment that sleeps up to eight people. The rental unit has two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a 1,200-square-foot space. The rental includes a kitchenette, washer and dryer, covered patio, and an outside shower. There are two smart TVs, keyless entry, and private parking spaces out front of the unit.
Cozy Townhome with Ocean View
This townhouse is available to rent for up to six people in Port St. Joe. It has two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, and it’s ideally located along Highway 98. You’ll have views of the gulf from here and enjoy two floors of living space. The kitchen is fully equipped, and there’s a fenced back deck with a grill and seating. Known as Sandy Daze, the townhouse is 4.5 miles from Mexico Beach and eight miles from Port St. Joe. Therefore, you’ll be in a great spot to spend time in both locations during your beach trip. Free parking is available in front of the townhouse, and the owner offers free use of beach chairs, an umbrella, and a cart.
Cheerful, Two-Bedroom Cottage Three Blocks from Beach
Another vacation rental property that is between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe is this coastal cottage that’s dog-friendly. It has space for four people and offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home also offers a kitchen, Wi-Fi, and free parking. Book this Airbnb property to be in a quiet, residential neighborhood at the end of a cul-de-sac and surrounded by woods. Past guests who have stayed here have rated the Airbnb highly because of the backyard that is perfect for dogs, being able to walk to the beach, and excellent host communication.
Pool-Front Retreat
With about 1,200 square feet of space, this Vrbo vacation rental sleeps six people in Port St. Joe. It has two bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with coastal décor in the Barefoot Cottages Community. The rental unit is in front of the main complex pool and one mile from Windmark Beach. When you stay here, you’ll be in a great location between the uncrowded beaches of Gulf and Franklin counties and the lively activities of Panama City Beach.
Beachfront Townhouse near Cape San Blas
This is a quiet, beachfront townhouse in Port St. Joe that has a screened porch overlooking the ocean and beach. There is a deck with a chaise lounge for sunbathing and watching the wildlife. This part of the coast is known for its fishing and local seafood. You’ll be in one of six attached townhouses with this Airbnb rental. One bedroom has a king-size bed, while the other one has two twin-size beds. Other offerings are the 50-inch TV with DISH satellite, Wi-Fi, and a loft living room with two recliners and a queen-size sofa bed. The Airbnb host provides guests with beach chairs, umbrellas, and a grill to use.
