Sunshine Vacation's Guest Services

Optional Travel Insurance

Optional travel insurance with RedSky is available for purchase.

 

Red Sky Trip Preserver Details

 

Time Zones

When visiting our area, please be aware that it is in two different time zones, Eastern and Central. With that being said, sometimes clocks on electronic devices change to reflect the nearest time zone. This may cause some confusion when determining the correct time. Central time zone applies to Mexico Beach, and Eastern time zone applies to St. Joe Beach, Beacon Hill, Port St. Joe, Windmark Beach, Port St. Joe, SR 30A, Cape San Blas, CR 30-A and Indian Pass.

 

Visiting with Pets

Only homes that are designated "pet friendly" will allow pets and for a non-refundable pet fee and/or pet per fee. Guests must have pet occupancy approved at the time of reservation or prior to arrival. Tenants with undeclared or unauthorized pets may be asked to vacate immediately with no refund and be charged a $300 non declared pet fee per pet.If evidence of pets is found on the property without prior approval, the non-refundable pet fee will be charged to the credit card on file without notice. Damages caused by pets are the sole responsibility of the Guest and not subject to the terms and conditions of the Damage Waiver.

 

"Leave No Trace"

In 2015, a “Leave No Trace” ordinance was issued for Gulf County beaches.

 

The following information is a highlight of the rules implemented by the Leave No Trace ordinance

  • All unattended personal items (chairs, tents, toys, kayaks, etc.) must be removed daily from the beach no later than 1 hour after published time of sunset and can be placed back on beach after sunrise the following day.
  • All holes created must be filled in prior to leaving the beach each day.
  • Overnight camping must not be within 400 feet of any waterfront residence.
  • Glass bottles, containers, etc. are prohibited on Gulf County beaches.
  • Bonfires are permissible, but must not be within 100 feet of any structure, and all remnants must be extinguished and removed from the beach that same day. All items other than natural wood are prohibited from burning (i.e.-pallets, wood with screws or nails, pressure-treated wood, etc.).
  • All trash must be removed from the beach.
  • Soliciting and canvassing on the beach is prohibited other than County Administration and Law Enforcement officials.
  • It is unlawful to remove sand from Gulf County beaches.

Anything you bring to the beach with you should leave the beach with you. Please do not leave any belongings on the beach overnight. We are very proud of our beaches and want to keep them in pristine condition.

 

Driving on the beach is only allowed with a permit issued to Gulf County Residents or property owners only. For more details about beach driving permits  please read the full ordinance here.

 

Questions?

If you have additional questions on what to expect when staying in one of our rental homes, please feel free to contact us by email or phone:

rentals@visitfloridabeaches.com

850-648-1100