Homes for Rent in Indian Pass, Port Saint Joe

The Indian Pass area is a slow-paced panhandle destination nestled along the Gulf on the Forgotten Coast, named for its secluded beaches and quiet lifestyle. Many homeowners enjoy exclusive waterfront access from their backyards. In the course of an average day, residents can take long walks on a pet-friendly beach, charter a boat or simply enjoy the wonders of a nearby national wildlife refuge. “Indian Pass is an unincorporated part of Gulf County. There are no condos here; it’s all single-family homes. It’s not crowded, there’s a beautiful beach, and a lot of fishing. It’s a good gathering place for Old Florida folks to hang out,” says Jay Rish, a native and third-generation Realtor leading the Rish Real Estate Group. Prices range from about $500,000 to around $2 million for the largest homes. “We are considered a much better value than the Panama City and Destin markets,” says Rish, who notes that about 70 percent are second homes or vacation rentals. Coastal homes, designed with severe weather in mind, dominate the housing options. These often colorful, multi-level homes are built on pilings so that living quarters are not on the ground floor. This helps mitigate damage from