Welcome to Vermilion Cove, a 4BR/2BA home sleeping 10 in Windmark Beach on Florida's Forgotten Coast. Stroll the boardwalk to sugar-white sand and calm Gulf waters, swim at two community pools, or cart to the Village Center for dining & shops. Downtown Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas are a short drive away. Garage stocked with bikes, surfboards, games & full beach gear. Golf cart delivery available. Small dogs welcome. Slow down and let the Gulf breeze do the rest.

THE COVE AT A GLANCE
✔Vermilion Cove — Windmark Beach, FL's Forgotten Coast
✔4BR / 2BA, sleeps 10 (1 king, 2 queens, 2 bunk beds)
✔4 Smart TVs + fully stocked kitchen + welcome basket
✔Garage loaded: surfboards, 2 adult + 2 kids' bikes w/ helmets, cooler & wagon, Pac-Man, foosball, multi-game table, cornhole
✔ Full beach kit: 6 chairs, 2 surfboards, umbrella, floaties, toys, mats, towels
2 Porches + electric grill + outdoor shower
✔Golf cart delivery through St. Joe Golf Cart Rental — book 3+ days with us, save 10%; 7 days, save 15%
✔Small dog breeds welcome (agreement & non refundable deposit)
✔ Towels + starter toiletries provided
✔Self-managed — you're talking to us directly, not a call center

AROUND THE COVE
✔Cart or bike to the Village Center for dining, ice cream & shops
✔2 resort pools + Toy structure + community fire pit
✔Boardwalk stroll to Windmark Beach's white sand
✔Short drive to downtown Port St. Joe — waterfront, fresh Gulf seafood, live music
✔Day trip to Cape San Blas or St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
✔Mexico Beach nearby for a change of scenery (12-13 mins)
✔Fishing charters, scalloping in season, and Gulf sunsets, Horse riding on the beach and many more

ALL ABOARD — STAY DETAILS
✔ Sleeps 10: 1 king, 2 queens, 2 bunk beds
✔ Self check-in [Keypad code]
✔ Check-in / checkout times [4 PM EST / 11 AM EST]
✔ Parking: [2 spots]
✔ Quiet hours: [ 10 PM–8 AM EST]
✔ High speed WiFi + fully stocked kitchen
✔ Community pools & paths are managed by the Windmark HOA and subject to availability — not guaranteed, not grounds for refund.
✔ The North WindMark pool (not heated) and the Village pool, which is typically heated from mid-November through April. Pool heating and maintenance are managed by the HOA, so we cannot guarantee heated pool access during your stay.
✔ Weather-related events are also beyond our control and do not qualify for a refund unless a mandatory evacuation order has been issued.

PAWS ON DECK
✔ Small dog breeds only
✔ $200 non-refundable fee per dog, after a signed pet agreement (max 2 dogs)
✔ Dogs must be 12mo+, house/crate trained, well behaved
✔ Must be kenneled when left unattended
✔ Leashed when outside (Windmark rules)
✔ Community Dog Park (can be off leash)
✔ Undisclosed dog fee of $500 (per dog) if you bring a dog not included in the reservation

SMOOTH SAILING — GOOD TO KNOW
✔ Golf cart use requires a signed waiver through St. Joe Golf Cart Rental; drivers must be 25+, no drinking and driving
✔ We are close to a natural pond — expect Florida wildlife (birds, the occasional gator, bugs); it's part of the charm and not grounds for a refund
✔ Weather and HOA amenity availability are outside our control; refunds follow our cancellation policy
✔ Travel insurance recommended for peace of mind
✔ SECURITY CAMERAS: Ring doorbell & Garage door camera & Patio camera for security and noise monitor inside (Kitchen ceiling).These devices record video and audio for check-in, check-out, and property security. Cameras should not be tampered with. Any evidence of covering, unplugging, or disabling them will result in immediate reservation cancellation without refund.
✔ No grease/oil down sink (will damage system)
✔ No smoking, vaping, drugs, parties
✔ No Street Parking, Boats, trailers, RVs
✔ If something breaks, just tell us — accidents happen, and we'd rather fix it fast than make a thing of it. We only ask that damage from carelessness or misuse be covered by the renter.

This is our home — we hope you treat it like your own. Rest up, eat well, and let Vermilion Cove do the rest.