House - Rating 4.9 (26 Reviews)

Sea Smile


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 full
Guests 10 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 815 Backwater Road
  • Location: Port St Joe
  • Type: House

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Near Beach Home:

* 2 community pools and a hot tub
* Boardwalk to the beach
* Separate mother-in-law suite for added privacy
* Located in a community with a dog park and playground
* 3.5-mile waterfront path
* Great for larger or multi-family groups

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25
* We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates

**Pet Friendly, max quantity, type, and additional fees do apply**

Welcome to Sea Smile, a comfortable coastal retreat with a separate mother-in-law suite—perfect for larger groups or families who want a little extra privacy. The main house features open-concept living, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious master suite, while the attached suite offers its own living area, kitchenette, and bedroom. Enjoy the community's two pools, hot tub, boardwalk to the beach, dog park, playground, and scenic waterfront path during your stay.

Property Layout

Main House:
Open-concept living with smart TV
Dining area with seating for 6
Fully-equipped, modern kitchen featuring an island with seating for 3
Spacious master suite with king-size bed, smart TV, walk-in shower, garden tub
Guest bedroom with queen-size bed
Bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunk beds
Full bathroom
Laundry room

Mother-in-Law Suite:
Living area with smart TV
Dining area with seating for 4
Guest bedroom with king-size bed
Full bathroom

Community amenities:
2 community pools
Restaurants and shops
Boardwalk to the beach
Playground
Dog park
3.5-mile waterfront path for walking, jogging, skating and cycling
Access to upscale exercise facility, “Fit as a Fiddle” (daily, weekly or monthly passes available for purchase)

CHECK IN IS AT 4PM. No exceptions at this time.

Area Attractions:

Port St. Joe blends small-town Southern character with easy access to some of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful natural landscapes. The historic downtown offers locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants along Reid Avenue, where visitors can browse for art, antiques, and handmade goods before sitting down to a plate of fresh oysters or grilled grouper.

Nature lovers will find plenty to explore just outside of town. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is consistently ranked among the best beaches in the country, featuring miles of undeveloped shoreline, coastal dunes, and pine flatwoods teeming with wildlife. The park's bay side is a top destination for scalloping in season, and its trails offer excellent birdwatching, especially during migration. Port St. Joe also serves as a convenient launching point for boat tours, offshore fishing charters, and paddling trips through the calm waters of St. Joseph Bay.

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Bedding Bedding
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Mother-in-Law Suite Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Guest bedroom with king-size bed in the mother-in-law suite

Attached Bathroom

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Bunk Room
Sleeps: 4
2 Twin Bunk Bed

Two twin-over-twin bunk beds

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Guest Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

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Master Suite
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Spacious master suite with king bed, smart TV, walk-in shower, garden tub

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 21 Amenities
Beach/Bay Proximity
  • Beach Access
  • Near Beach
Kitchen
  • Dishes/Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Nearby Activities
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pickle Ball
  • Tennis
Nearby Attractions
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
  • St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Pool and Spa
  • Community Pool
Property Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Television
Property Policies
  • No Beach Gear
  • No Smoking


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Reviews Rating 4.9 (26)
Rating 5
Great property. My family of 10 was so comfortable in this home. Having 2 livingroom areas was a blessing. Although having the big sectional couch in the in-law suite and a regular sized couch in the main house felt back wards. Having the extra beach equipment was a great help too. One complaint was there was not directions on where the pool was located and it took us a few days to find. (Hint: it is behind the business you have to drive through to get to the beach access.)But that little setback would not make us not want to stay here again. We had a great time and were completely comfortable!
- Reviewed On: 8/7/2026
Rating 5
We love the house layout and the screened in porch. It’s big enough for everyone to have their own space. The ping pong table was a hit with the kids. It’s a great location; had everything we needed and more. We would recommend it.
- Reviewed On: 8/1/2026
Rating 5
Clean, very nice place.
- Reviewed On: 7/26/2026
Rating 5
We were honestly blown away with how stocked this rental was. It had everything you could need for a vacation stay and more. The house was very clean... and the beds...amazing!! Highly reccomend staying here!
- Reviewed On: 7/24/2026
Rating 5
We enjoyed everything about this place! I would love to bring my work with me and stay for a month. Much needed getaway and very relaxing! Great place for any family!
- Reviewed On: 7/22/2026
Rating 5
We really loved our stay! The mother in law suite was perfect for my older dad and mom, my niece and nephew loved the bunk beds. All furniture was comfortable, community pools were great, beach was a walkable easy distance. The windmark plaza was great too!
- Reviewed On: 6/30/2026
Rating 5
This was a great place for our group of 8. The house literally has EVERYTHING you need for a fun vacation from bikes, beach chairs, beach wagons, and sand toys. The kitchen lacked nothing. Even had storage containers for leftovers. It’s a short bike ride to get to Windmark Beach and a short drive to Mexico Beach. Def a great home for families.
- Reviewed On: 6/13/2026
Rating 5
2nd time staying. Clean, well appointed, pet friendly!
- Reviewed On: 4/4/2026
Rating 5
We had a great trip to Windmark Beach. Sea Smile was a wonderful house that is located super close to the pool and beach access. A lot of good restaurants and we loved that it had an in law suite for my parents. They had beach chairs and carts to carry all the beach equipment. We will definitely book this house again!
- Reviewed On: 9/24/2025
Rating 5
It was a great stay! Highly recommend.
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2025
Rating 5
Amazing Experience - 2nd Year Renter: This was our 2nd year staying at Sea Smile, and we chose to rent it for the 2nd year. Raise last year’s stay was so amazing. This year did not disappoint, either.The home is beautiful and inviting, and the subdivision is gorgeous with lots of amenities and beach access.The hostess is extremely accommodating and very responsive to special requests and goes above and beyond to assist with anything you need. We can’t wait to stay at Sea Smile again next year. It has definitely become our yearly vacation rental!
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2025
Rating 4
Nice Unit: We have stayed in Windmark several times. This model is the best suited for our needs as the mother in law suite is perfect for our daughter who is handicapped. The unit was well stocked and the bikes were in very good condition to ride. The only issue was our neighbor seemed to be having a family feud. With about 10 people in the house, I guess it was bound to happen.
- Reviewed On: 7/6/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful home and peaceful location! We loved riding bikes down to the private neighborhood shops, pool, and beach. We were looking for a quiet place to enjoy the beach and fishing with family, and it was exactly that. Not a lot of “thrilling” things to do in the area, but we weren’t looking for them either. We wanted quiet and relaxing, and it was exactly that.
- Reviewed On: 6/4/2025
Rating 5
Love love love: We loved being here! Beautiful home in a beautiful location!
- Reviewed On: 5/19/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful home, spacious and accommodative. Amy was a great host!
- Reviewed On: 4/22/2025
Rating 5
We loved our stay here! The home is well appointed very well laid out and super spacious. The beds were all very comfortable and we had plenty of space for our family and Dog. We love that we were able to bring our dog with us. The home is immaculate and extremely clean. Every detail is thought of and we had everything we needed and more. The beach gear in the garage is so helpful, thoughtful and saved a ton of room in our car to not have to lug beach carts and chairs down. The neighborhood community is a lot of fun and we really enjoyed riding the bikes that are provided all around. The beach is so quiet and not crowded at all. We loved our stay!
- Reviewed On: 4/14/2025
Rating 5
Lovely home in a wonderful community. The home is inviting and comfortable. The beach community offers a bay side beach and a community pool. Our kids loved both. The bikes came in handy and gave our children some independent travel. All in all, I highly recommend!
- Reviewed On: 9/23/2024
Rating 5
Everything was great! Thank you!
- Reviewed On: 9/4/2024
Rating 5
Family vacation: Wonderful experience! Very clean and well stocked with anything and everything you could need. Only negatives: two of the bikes were damaged from previous tenants(I assume) and parking more than 2 cars is an issue. Other than that it was amazing!!
- Reviewed On: 8/6/2024
Rating 5
Amazing home, great location, so many things close by. Would highly recommend!
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2024
Rating 5
Sea Smile is a beautiful home in a wonderful location. We had a group of 10, 4 adults and 6 kids (ages 8-17). There was plenty of room for everyone. The MIL suite is great with traveling with 2 families as it provides extra privacy. The beds and linens are super comfortable and the house was spotless at check-in. It’s not too far of a walk from the main Windmark area or the beach. We rented a golf cart and enjoyed riding around on that. You can park your golf cart right next to one of the many beach access points which made it very convenient great location located just a quick drive to nearby Mexico Beach or a little farther to reach Cape San Blas.The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots/pans, etc, but if you don’t feel like cooking there are several restaurants close by. Would definitely recommend staying at Sea Smile!
- Reviewed On: 7/7/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful home: This home was beautiful, clean, & practically Brand new. The bikes supplied make a sunset bike ride gorgeous every night! Did not love the beach or the pool at the property- beach is small, not good water, lots of sticks, pool is not anywhere near big enough for the massive size of this neighborhood (no where to sit ever), but we drove 5 mins up the road to Mexico beach and it was perfect!
- Reviewed On: 6/22/2024
Rating 5
Really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, spacious. Area is fantastic!
- Reviewed On: 6/9/2024
Rating 5
We loved our stay at Sea Smile. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. It is a roomy home with modern appliances...just what we needed after a day at the beach or roaming the coast for sea shells. Highly recommended!!
- Reviewed On: 6/4/2024
Rating 5
Went for our daughters 21st bday. 1st time staying in windmark. And we are already planning our next trip. The house was nice, had everything we needed and then some. Perfect distance to the beach, pool and restaurants. The bikes made it even easier to travel around the community. And it is located close to both Port St Joe and Mexico Beach. Our family will be back!!
- Reviewed On: 5/24/2024
Rating 5
We had a wonderful day! The place was extremely clean! My only feedback would be that it would be nice to have a little vacuum, even a handheld vacuum that we could use during our stay to help keep things tidy. We did use the broom and dustpan but maybe more efficient with a little vacuum. House was very nice and comfy!
- Reviewed On: 4/6/2024
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