Salty Dog Retreat — 4-Bedroom Dog-Friendly Home with Golf Cart, Full Garage & Two Community Pools in WindMark Beach
Salty Dog Retreat isn't just a name — it's an invitation. An invitation to load the whole family (dogs included) into the golf cart, cruise down to the beach access through the beautifully designed WindMark Beach neighborhood, spend the day on the sand, and come home to a four-bedroom house where even the pups have their own cozy spot to crash. This immaculate, thoughtfully designed home in the coastal community of WindMark Beach North is the only property in the Cape Escape collection that is a true standalone house — with a full garage, a welcoming covered front porch, a screened back porch, and four distinct bedroom suites that sleep eight comfortably. The beach is a five-minute golf cart ride away. The Village Center is even closer. And every detail inside has been chosen, as one photo caption notes, "to inspire smiles and rest."
Dog friendly — well-behaved dogs under 50 lbs welcome; the pups even have their own cozy space
Golf cart included — 5-minute cart ride to beach access and community pools (signed agreement required)
Standalone house — the only one in the collection, with a full garage and real front porch
Sleeps 8 — king master suite, two queen bedrooms, full-over-full bunk room
Google Smart TVs throughout — living room, master suite, and both queen bedrooms
Screened back porch + covered front porch — two outdoor spaces for two different moods
Master ensuite with garden tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity & separate water closet
Dining table seats 8 + breakfast bar for 4 — everyone eats together
Two community pools in WindMark, including a Village Center pool with playground
Vibrant Village Center with shops, restaurants & Village Green community activities
Picturesque Port St. Joe marina and waterfront just minutes away
Full-size garage with beach item storage
Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels included
$35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
True high-speed WiFi throughout
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Keurig & drip coffee maker
Pack 'n Play and high chair available
Salty Dog Retreat has a different energy from the townhomes — it feels like a real neighborhood home, which is exactly what it is. Mornings start on the covered front porch where that welcoming entrance sets the tone for everything inside. Coffee happens in the open-concept kitchen while the group assembles around the breakfast bar or the dining table that comfortably seats all eight. When everyone's ready, load the gear into the garage, pile into the golf cart, and roll down to the beach access through the pretty streets of WindMark Beach North. Five minutes of golf cart breeze and you're there. Afternoons at the community pools or Village Green, evenings back at the house with the propane grill going on the screened porch, the deep-seated living room sofas holding the overflow, and the Google Smart TV handling whatever comes next. The master suite is a genuine luxury retreat — garden tub, separate shower, separate water closet — while the bunk room and two queen bedrooms mean even large groups have room to spread out with dignity. Salt air, salty dogs, and everything you need for the kind of vacation people talk about all year.
The main level is open-concept and generously proportioned — stainless steel kitchen with breakfast bar for four, dining table for eight, and a deep-seated living room with a huge Google Smart TV flowing out to the screened back porch. The foyer hall entrance with hooks and storage connects the secondary bedrooms and keeps beach chaos organized.
Bedrooms
- King Master Suite — luxurious ensuite with garden soaking tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity with separate water closet, king-size Google Smart TV, ample storage
- Queen Bedroom One — well-appointed with Google Smart TV and plenty of storage
- Queen Bedroom Two — comfortable and beautiful with Google Smart TV and storage
- Bunk Room — full-over-full bunk bed with storage
- Full second bath with tub/shower combo serving the three secondary bedrooms
- Full-size washer and dryer
Kitchen & Living
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and all the cookware for the week. Dining table for eight plus breakfast bar seating for four. Deep-seated living room with huge Google Smart TV. Family games, books, central A/C and heating. Even the pups have their own dedicated cozy space — this home was truly designed for the whole family.
Outdoor & Around the Home
Covered front porch, screened back porch, propane gas grill, hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose, full-size garage with beach item storage, golf cart for community use (signed agreement required). Beach access is a 5-minute cart ride through WindMark Beach North.
WindMark Beach Community
Two gorgeous pools — one at the Village Center with a playground, one residential. Well-marked golf cart paths throughout. Vibrant Village Center with shops, restaurants, and outdoor spaces including the Village Green for organized community activities. Multiple beach accesses. Picturesque Port St. Joe marina and waterfront just minutes away — the perfect evening destination for a waterfront dinner or a stroll along the docks.
Guest Access
Full private use of the entire home and garage. WindMark Beach community amenities — pools, Village Center, golf cart paths, and beach accesses — all included for guests. Well-behaved dogs under 50 lbs welcome with pet fee.
The coastal resort style WindMark Beach community, located along the shores of beautiful St. Joseph Bay, is designed with healthy living in mind. Residents can enjoy the fresh air on nature trails, boardwalks and cart paths or get a workout in at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Homes are raised slightly to take full advantage of the Bay breezes. The community features a swimming pool, Village Green and Amphitheater and beach walkover access to four miles of pristine St. Joseph Bay coastline.
Village Center
WindMark Beach Bruno's Pizza: WindMark Beach Bruno's Pizzas serves up great tasting pizza with freshly made dough from scratch and homemade marinara.
R&R Outfitters: Your one stop shop to rent or purchase paddle boards, kayaks, beach bikes, and more.
Wave Aesthetics Medical Boutique: Experience pampering treatments including hydrafacials, botox, dermal fillers, kybella, medical grade chemical peels, and more.
The View on Old 98: The View at St Joe Bay offers a blend of Midwest inspiration and coastal charm, showcasing the finest seafood and perfectly grilled steaks of prime Iowa beef. You can unwind and take in the captivating vistas from their rooftop patio – The only rooftop patio in Port St Joe.
Fit as a Fiddle: Enjoy a state of the art fitness center with lockers, showers and changing rooms.
DR Horton Model Home: Visit the Sales Center to select your WindMark Beach home. Quick move-ins are available.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida: Visit Beach Properties with help buying or selling on your homeownership journey.
Salt Air Beauty and Hair Care: A full service beauty salon, by the beach!
Bonavic Development: A full-service general contractor in the Panhandle of Florida.
The Mill Mercantile & Social: Social experience that offers groceries, local goods, and package along with freshly made coffee and handcrafted cocktails.
WindMark Beach Sunrise Cafe: WindMark Beach Sunrise Cafe is a family owned, local cafe! They serve delicious food, specialty coffees, and sweet treats.
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 12 - May 03 2026 | $250 | 3 nights | |||
May 03 - May 23 2026 | $300 | 3 nights | |||
May 23 - Aug 02 2026 | $3,150 | 7 nights | |||
Aug 03 - Aug 31 2026 | $335 | 3 nights | |||
Sep 01 - Sep 26 2026 | $275 | 3 nights |
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OFFICIAL RATES CAN BE FOUND AT --along with the ability to book directly online.
7 night minimum Memorial Day through 1st week of August
4 night minimum for Spring Break, Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Rates slightly higher for holidays (official rates on our site)
2 dog max.
Must sign golf cart waiver to use the golf cart. To be operated by adults 21 and over. Damage to golf cart is responsibility of the renter of record.
Last updated on March 16, 2026
Member since 2017