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Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8

Bring your four-legged friend along as you explore local restaurants and hangouts within walking distance of this beach haven.

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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
A heated pool
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Escape to the Salty Maverick, a charming coastal home just steps from Port St. Joe's serene beaches. With 3 spacious bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and plenty of parking for your boat or RV, this dog-friendly retreat is perfect for families or couples looking to unwind by the private heated pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8

★ Private [heated] Pool
★ 1 block to the beach
★ Dog Friendly
★ Private game room featuring Pac-Man and X-men Arcades + Shuffleboard + NEW Smart TV
★ Boat + RV Parking onsite
★ Fully Stocked Coffee Bar
★ Beach essentials included! (chairs, umbrella, beach cart, beach towels)
★ Large screened in patio with seating + Smart TV
★ Large, private fenced backyard

Welcome to the Salty Maverick!

This NEW charming coastal home is ideally situated a short block from the serene beaches of Port St. Joe and perfect for families, couples, anglers or anyone looking to escape to the beach! Don’t forget to bring your 4-legged best friend as we are also dog friendly (with a $200 per dog fee)

The home is a rare single level beach home featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to 8, fully stocked kitchen, well-appointed common spaces, large game room, a screened in porch with TV overlooking the private [heated] pool, plenty of parking for your boat or RV, and much, much more!


BEDROOM DETAILS:
★Bedroom #1 - King Bedroom
★Bedroom #2 - King Bedroom
★Bedroom #3 - King Bedroom w/En Suite Bathroom

PRIVATE POOL
Our pool features a shallow and deep end complete with entry on both sides. It can be heated from October - March for an additional fee. Please note, we will heat the pool to a comfortable 85 degrees.

Walk to local restaurants, hangouts and the grocery store
- Shipwreck Raw Bar - 0.3 miles
- Lookout Lounge - 0.5 miles
- Dollar General - 0.6

Beach gear included - beach cart, chairs, umbrella and towels!

PETS WELCOME
The home is dog friendly only - up to 2 dogs weighing no more than 50lbs each. Dogs must be approved by owners and there is a $200 pet fee per dog, per stay, due at time of booking. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be crated anytime the owner is not present. Guests are required to abide by all state/local pet laws. Larger dogs may be considered but must be approved by the owner before booking.

**Please note - the platforms only charge for 1 pet. If you’re bringing the max of 2 dogs, a fee request will be sent after booking for the 2nd pet fee of $200. Reservations will not be confirmed until all applicable pet fees are paid in full.**

We encourage all guests to purchase TRAVEL INSURANCE through the platform or privately. Life happens and travel insurance will help protect your trip (reimburse cost if cancelled) in the event you cannot make it.

PARKING:
3-4 mid size vehicles parked in the gravel driveway (no parking on grass)
A large boat will fit - please check with owner before booking
A RV will fit and the home offers RV hookup for an additional fee
No street parking

THIS PROPERTY IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY (no smoking on premises) - this includes smoking of any kind (including vaping and/or hookah).

*IMPORTANT* this is a very special home to us, named after our beloved black labrador, Maverick. We are excited to share it with fellow beach lovers, families, small groups, and other sweet pups. However, we expect every guest to respect the home, its contents and follow the house rules to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience. If you are not able to do that, then this is not the home for you. We do not tolerate any type of parties and if you're a night owl, this is not the home for you.

The entire house is yours!

You MUST BE 25 years old in order to book this home and the person who books the home must be present for the entire stay.

The home has 3 ring cameras - one at the front door, one on the game room building facing the driveway and another one on the corner of the house facing the grassy yard/game room building - all devices are for security and have video/audio recording capabilities. They are used for check in/out and security purposes and may not be tampered with (covered, unplugged, etc.). Evidence of tampering with either camera will result in immediate trip cancellation and no refund.

! Weather Related Refunds! - We follow all local guidelines and officials’ directions when it comes to tropical storms, hurricanes, etc. We will follow our cancellation policy unless there is an active evacuation order in place and decisions will be made on a case by case basis.

Property manager

Kate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs weighing no more than 60lbs that are house tr

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 3 min walk
  • Beacon Hill Park - 3 min drive
  • Mexico Beach - 4 min drive
  • Windmark Beach - 42 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪View On Old 98 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Saint Joe Beach, Beacon Hill Park and Windmark Beach. Mexico Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Oceanside Gem| Private Pool| Game Room| Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CAK T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent owner!
We enjoyed our New Years getaway here, Beautiful home, coffee bar was great, the house is well stocked, and paying the additional fee to heat the pool was well worth it! All of my kids loved the game room as well. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do not hesitate of this home
Our stay in this absolutely beautiful home was FANTASTIC! The photos of this home are gorgeous but seeing it in person was outstanding. It was very clean and accommodating (coffee drinkers you will love the variety at the coffee station). At night sitting on the back porch around the pool was very calming and serene. I wish every vacation home I rent going forward was like this one. It was truly amazing. If you are on the fence about renting this home, let me ease your mind. RENT IT NOW!!!! I will definitely be staying here again. Also, the manager of this home was very nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most charming beach cottage!
This is where you want to stay for your beach getaway! This home is chocked full with all of the amenities you can think of plus more. We loved lounging on the screened in back porch during the afternoon rain showers. All three bedrooms Have king-sized beds with the most comfortable bedding. Kitchen is fully stocked. This house is a short walk to the beach that is made even easier by the cart that is provided to carry your cooler and beach bags. The pool and game room were a hit for both kids and adults. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Mobile, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Top Notch Stay - more than five stars!
We had the best vacation at The Salty Maverick, so much that we were sad to leave it! This home is beautifully decorated in coastal decor and has all the comforts of home (and then some)! Kate provides everything you could want and need!! O
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024