I was torn in writing this review but wanted to represent my experience fairly…read more Pros: The location is spectacular and right on the beach. There is a grocery store right across the street. The deck off our room was great for morning coffee and evening ice cream. The owner who manages the motel is friendly and very helpful. Cons: the kitchenette is very, very basic. The reason we booked here over the El Govenor was for the kitchenette and we were very disappointed in the lack of utensils and dishes. The cupboards and drawers were dirty inside. The coffee maker needs to be replaced or thoroughly cleaned. The air conditioner is also very loud. We turned it off at night, slept without blankets and listened to the waves. Cleanliness. I had no doubt the bedding was clean but the floors were very dirty upon arrival. I remove my shoes when walking in a door and When I took off my motorcycle boots and socks to walk around and unpack, my feet were sandy and dirty within minutes. There are no brooms or floor cleaning items provided and the room isn't serviced at all during the stay. It's a good thing I brought extra soap because we needed it. There are also no beach towels provided. We had to buy those across the street. To be fair, I think many families and couples coming to Mexico Beach arrive in fully packed cars, not on a motorcycle or flying in from elsewhere. The other guests appeared to be those well prepared families. That said, at $130 USD a night, I expected a cleaner room and more conveniences like dishes, daily room cleaning (especially floors given the sand factor!) and beach towels.

This place leaves nothing to be desired. It's perfection!!! I've stayed at many high end places on…read moremany beaches, and I'd choose this over a suite at the Hilton ANY DAY. It's literally right on the beach, management is amazing, when you come here you feel like your heart is at home. Clean, convenient, perfect. Grocery store right across the street, Shell shack for fresh seafood just down the road, and for restaurants, Killer Seafood is right across the street, and Toucans as well as Sharon's in a quick walk as well as many other places in a short drive. If you pick up some fresh seafood at Shell Shack, and some charcoal at Gulf Foods, there's a grill available to cook an amazing dinner right while you listen to the waves crash/watch the sunset! It's amazing! Great for singles, families, couples, anyone. This place will not disappoint.

From check in until checkout, you are treated like family. I have visited but this was my first…read morestay. The first of many. A perfect kitchenette room with amazing beach views. Just enough kitchen stuff for an easy meal prep. Pool excellent, bar very nice and a great gift shop.

The El Governor was basically wiped out in 2017 when Hurricane Michael made a direct hit on Mexico…read moreBeach. I did not stay there before the hurricane, so I can't speak to how the resort use to be; but I can tell you that it's a great place today. They recently in the past 6 months reopened to the public after an extensive reconstruction and remodal. They did a fantastic job keeping the "Old Florida" charm as well as upgrading to more modern amenities. I could not be more pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of the staff running the El Governor. They were super awesome the entire stay and went out of their way to anwser any questions we had or make recommendations for us. They even noticed that the rate we paid online was higher than the special they were running and adjusted our bill accordingly. It's always nice to get money back. The updated rooms were very clean and inviting. I love the fact that you can walk in the front door of the room and walk out the back to your own private balcony. Did I mention all rooms have a balcony facing the beach and gulf? That's awesome! Also every room sports a kitchenette with a range/oven, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, Kurig, and is stocked with everything you need to cook (dishes, pots & pans, and utinsels). The room we were in had 2 full size beds that were very comfortable. The television in the room has a lot of channels and you are able to use mobile mode to stream your favorite movies and shows. The hotel amenities include a nice new heated pool, small splash pad, gazebo with swings and chairs, a new bar area (to be open soon), and it's right on the beach with access. There is even a gift shop with souvenirs, snacks, wine, beer, and even a small selection of liquor. Across from the hotel is an RV park for guests who enjoy bringing their RVs down for a visit. I will warn you about the parking; it can be a little tricky as it's tight. This past weekend the hotel was packed out and it was difficult getting a space in front of the hotel. There is overflow parking across the street in front of the RV lot if the parking lot does get filled up; or you have a larger vehicle. We enjoyed our visit so much that I'm planning another visit in the next couple of months; once it's warmer outside.

I love this place! I've been here a few times now and it's always a wonderful stay. I've stayed in…read morethe room closest to the bay on the right, the front left room and one of the upstairs room. I can never remember the names but they've all been good. The only thing I'll say though Is if sound bothers you, you should stay upstairs as it's quieter during the evening/night. Recently, they've repainted the exterior and are now a turquoise color. You get access to the bay from the attached dock and they have a few things for rental like kayaks, canoes, bikes. They also have a hot tub but people hop in early so it's always full Parking lot is small so basically 1 car/room Wendy is wonderful & so is Shay who comes to help when it's full. This past visit they made us quiche one day and waffles another and both meals were delicious and plenty of food to be full from. They also do coffee, orange juice and fruit water in the morning They have a communal microwave and dishware to use and rooms get their own little fridge They have access to the beach across the street and there's a convenience store across the street too. A few restaurants close by but port st Joe is a small and quiet town so the beach isn't crowded hardly ever You can go catch scallops during the late summer, if I recall and it gets pretty busy then Lots of locals eating at the same restaurants in the area so don't expect 5 star dining but the food is pretty good and seafood is fresh in the area Small park nearby as well and lots of seashells

A beautiful Hidden Gem! Gotta check it out if you are ever in the area. Absolutely gorgeous place…read moreto visit

My husband and I stayed at St James Bay, the condos where absolutely beautiful I felt like I was in…read morea fancy resort it is not like your normal hotel, each room had its own bathroom and a full kitchen with a full size refrigerator microwave and stove all utensil you need for cooking along with dishes and glass wear and my favorite real wine glasses. We loved the private balcony over looking the golf course. There was also a resturant on sight that was very convient and we where able to make to go orders and got a bonus 10% off for staying there. The reservation staff were wonderful and very helpful. We will be staying there again.

Comfortable villa We stayed in a "Villa" - which was really…read morea studio apartment, with 2 double beds, tiny lounge/dining area, kitchenette and bathroom. The villa was a little bit dated, and the beds a little soft, but the WiFi & TV worked well enough and the kitchen was quite well-equipped. There's quite a nice restaurant attached to the golf club with good seafood and daily specials which is convenient if you don't feel like driving for dinner. We loved Jessica the manager - she was super friendly and helpful!

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely cabin on the St. Joe Bay.. It was clean, quiet, reasonably priced…read more. Loved every minute... 10 mile bike path to State Park, beach, snorkeling and kayaking on bay..

We stayed in the Lee Cabin! Great cabin!! Super cute shabby chic decor! The indoor show is super…read moresmall but the outdoor shower (hot/cold water) makes up for it so amazing and freeing!! We brought both of our kayaks on a trailer. With plenty of room for them and the truck. We love the privacy of the place. The only hong I would recommend would be curtains in the master and living room. They both have amazing views of the water but I still like the privacy at night of curtains or blinds. We deff will be back! Close to the cape and great access to the bay w/ the kayak!

We had a wonderful stay at Carrabelle Beach RV Resort! The park is clean, well-maintained, and has…read moreeverything you need for a relaxing getaway. There's a nice pool, a playground for the kids, cornhole, a small store with a few essentials, and laundry facilities on-site. One of the best parts is the location, it's just a short walk to the beach. The beach was clean, peaceful, and not crowded, which made it even more enjoyable. Everyone we met was incredibly friendly, including our neighbor who lives there fulltime and made us feel very welcome. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would definitely recommend Carrabelle Beach RV Resort to anyone looking for a quiet, family friendly place to camp. We'll definitely be back!

I am a full time RVer and from my travels, Carabelle RV Resort is the nicest RV park on the…read moreForgotten Coast! Beautiful quartz crystal sand - like walking through powdered sugar. Luxurious heated pool. Beautiful manicured landscaping. Playground and pet park. We stayed in #110, which had a very large concrete pad (we have a 43 ft) with 2 picnic tables and room for 2 vehicles. Most important: right across the street to the beach!

We come to Port saint joe every year and where we usually stay was destroyed by hurricane and…read moredidn't think we could find anything that could compare. And then we found Aqua Essence and it's such a beautiful location and the owner is very nice they furnish toys for kids,grills,out door pizza oven and the price is great value! We have now found our every year vacation home

Tried renting in Carrabelle, through VRBO with no luck!! So googled vacation rentals in Carrabelle…read moreand got Sandy Beach Properties, was able to look online and book and also called Nan was was wonderful to work with. I booked a condo for next March with great sucess and referred our friends who booked a house on the beach for next March too. Cant wait to come spend the month of March next year feeling confident working with the great professionals at Sandy Beach Properties.

The entire staff is super helpful and a pleasure to do business with. Everytime I call, they answer…read moreall of my questions and make it so easy to do business with them. I can't believe how lucky we were to find them!!! Thank you ladies for always being so professional and friendly.