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Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk provides a water park and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms262 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Beach view

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About this property

Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk

  • Summary:

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    The Space:

    This spacious, beachfront, family-friendly home is perfect for your next getaway to the Florida Panhandle. Steps away from the white sands, this convenient location provides views of wildlife and abundant fishing. This coastal gem has been recently updated with a new refrigerator and stove for the kitchen, washer/dryer, outdoor furniture, and bed linens in all bedrooms. Use the grill to cook out during your stay, enjoying your meal on one of the two decks while gazing at the sunset and the sparkling Gulf. Its central location gives the feel of seclusion while not being too far from town.



    What's nearby:

    While you'll find plenty of beaches and local parks in your immediate neighborhood, there's lots more to do over in downtown Port St. Joe, just 15 miles from your rental. There you can visit George Core Park, home of the historic Cape San Blas Lighthouse, rent a boat from the marina and head out on Saint Joseph Bay for a day of fishing, or keep your feet dry and shop and dine throughout the city.



    Things to know:

    Free WiFi

    Full kitchen

    Central air conditioning

    Snowbirds Welcome!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,820 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
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Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive
    beach near Avalon Drive
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palm tree and grasses blowing in the wind along a wild stretch of beach near Port St. Joe, Florida
    Saint Joe Beach
    36 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Port St Joe is a small Town in the Florida Panhandle
    Mexico Beach
    44 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    9 min drive - 10.0 km

Restaurants

  • Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay
    14 min drive
  • Scallop Republic
    8 min drive
  • LongBill’s on Cape San Blas
    4 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream
    3 min walk
  • Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pig Island, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Spacious & updated waterfront home w/ decks, beach views & private boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location of the house and it was very clean! It was our second time staying at this property and we have had a great time both visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach is amazing. Peaceful retreat. Nice dark skies.
Milkyway
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 Recommend

This property was perfect for my family and I. The location was great (right on the beach) and the neighborhood was quiet. The property itself was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We will be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Getaway

We had the most amazing beach vacation in this home. Waking up and being able to walk right down the deck on to the sand was incredible! The house is beautiful and has incredible sunset views. Our only request would be better beach gear as there were only 3 chairs and 1 was broken.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

We enjoyed our stay this week. Quick trip. Home is well equipped for a beach stay. Only miss is a Keurig for coffee drinkers. Love the crushed ice maker!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay very well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most enjoyable week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

The location of this home was perfect! Would definitely stay here again, everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view. Nice open floor plan Direct access to the beachWe will be rebooking this rental
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do this property justice! It is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

My husband and I were incredibly pleased with this house. It was our first time to visit and stay in this area of Florida. The house had everything we needed. We loved the multiple decks, covered and open. We will be back to this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great weekend getaway

We had a great time at this house. The house is very well maintained and right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHEA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach side home!

Amazing house with all the amenities, we had a great time for our girls' weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shamron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice place

Beautiful home and location. Only complaint was the kitchen cookware really needs an update.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

My family really enjoyed our stay at this lovely beach home in Cape San Blas. Very clean and tastefully decorated. Fantastic location directly on the beach. Kitchen had everything we needed. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Accomodations

Location was awesome. Weather was great considering time of year. Property was cleanand we had everything we needed. Would of liked a couple of more restaurant options nearby but no big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Wanda M.

Liked: Check-in, location

2020 Family Vacation

Renting the house was a breeze..needs update on inside of house..fridge other appliances..but location was beautiful 😁 hopefully We’ll go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamsicle

This property was amazing. Can’t get any closer to the beach. The house was beautiful and so comfortable. The porch was our favorite spot! Can’t wait to come back to this home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps away from the sand!

The house was in a great location and was literally steps away from the beach. Beautiful views too! The house was a great size for a family and was overall well maintained. The appliances did all need to be updated and new outdoor furniture is needed, but other than that, it was overall a really great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach, perfect location, clean interior, no funky smells

Property was clean, the location was perfect, the beach was quiet, and the house had everything we needed. Convenience store & ice cream shop was within walking distance. Nice covered & uncovered deck. The outside of the house was dirty but as long as the interior was clean (which it was) we didn't care.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excursion

The property was easy to find and access. The nearby conveniences couldn't have been any better, groceries, fresh seafood, donuts and a great take out low country boil made it so easy for our family during COVID-19. The bedding was very comfortable and the view was outstanding. It's a very family oriented beach and our beach neighbors shared the same family values that we appreciate. We loved the house and would recommend this house and Cape San Blas to anyone who needs a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape San Blas- home away

Location was everything!! Great info and easy entry. House was more than what we needed, loved the set up. Few issue’s that needs to be looked into- the king size bed felt like it was uneven, slanted with a lump in the middle. Other than that we loved everything about it.. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

James S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Lack of maintenance and dirty!

Coackroaches! Mold, Windows leaking Very little hot water in master bedroom Couldn't use the main Sliding door to the deck. No outdoor seating on upper deck. You can see where they are making a few improvements. The outside needs painted so bad it sticks out like the slum house...I could go on but you get the point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape San Blas Never Disappoints

It was our first beach vacation, by ourselves, in 30 years. We had a blast. We met a ton of very nice people on the beach and in the shops. The house was on a great piece of beach and was well equipped. The only criticisms I would have is that a lot of the surfaces including the cabinets and floors were sticky and the back porch offered no cover from the rain. The upper porch, understandibly is uncovered but, there should be something like DryBelow, Deck Drain or some kind of ceiling that would allow you to still sit outside when its raining. The shower is a little outdated as most current showers are larger, more open and user friendly. The grille was ok and is probably a seasonal replacement anyway. The outside of the house certainly shows its age and is in need of extensive repairs or replacement. The lights on the upper deck are rusted out hulks of receptacles and should be replaced or repaired with turtle friendly lights. I would love to buy this property and bring it to the level of the houses on either side. It appears that the current owners either don't care or don't have the financial resources to do so. It's a shame. We had a great time but, this house needs work. Not the fault of Vacasa by any means.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021