Nautical Sky at Secluded Dunes offers an unforgettable coastal experience. Enjoy the captivating views of Cape San Blas from the comfort of a spacious 2078 sq. ft. retreat, complete with a private pool, hot tub, and easy beach access.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12193 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in!
Welcome to Nautical Sky at Secluded Dunes—where effortless luxury meets the rhythm of the coast. Mornings begin with the sun rising just behind the home, casting a warm, golden glow across the sky, while evenings settle into quiet, starlit nights that feel a world away from everything else.
Spend your days exactly how you want—lounging beside your private pool, unwinding in the hot tub, or wandering down to the beach just moments away. Every space is designed to feel open, elevated, and easy… the kind of place where time slows down without you even noticing.
This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom retreat comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests and features an *elevator along with thoughtfully curated details that make every stay seamless. Whether you're gathering with family or slipping away for a coastal reset, Nautical Sky invites you to settle in… and stay longer than you planned.
THE SPACE - 2078 sq. ft. stylish property located in North Cape - Spacious room combining the comfort of cooking, dining and relaxation - Front porch with a screened section and a sunbathing area - Screened back deck featuring a gas grill for convenient cooking outdoors - Space available for parking under the house - Private pool, 10 x 20 feet, perfect for a cooling swim - Kitchen equipped for meal preparation, including extra island seating - Living area equipped with a large-screen TV - On-site laundry facilities for convenience - Large open sun deck for enjoying the Gulf atmosphere - $300 credit towards adventure gear rental for an improved experience. Delivery fee may apply. - Fish cleaning station for preparing your fresh catch - Electronic lock on the back door - Gear options include beach carts for convenient transportation - Front porch perfect for watching sunsets and stargazing
LAYOUT
Ground Level: - Parking for 6-8 Cars with room for boat parking - Easy access to the beach, only a 2-minute walk - Half bath convenient for pool or other outdoor activities - Storage area with full Refrigerator - *Elevator ~ services all floors - Hot tub - Private Pool ~ 10 x 20 - Stairs to the rear entry with electronic lock - Stairs to the front screened porch - Fish cleaning station
1st Floor - Rear entry opens into the screened porch - Gas grill - Entry foyer with electronic lock and *elevator access - Full kitchen ready for your specialty epicurean delights - Dining area with extra seating at the kitchen island - Beautiful living area with wide-screen TV and Queen sofa bed - Bunk room has a triple-decker twin bunk with trundle and deck access - Half bath - Laundry room with sink - Queen room with ensuite bath with tub/shower combo and access to back screened porch - King room with ensuite bath with shower - King Primary Gulf-view bedroom with private Primary bath with shower and double vanity and access to front sun deck - Open sun deck and screened deck
- Bringing a Pet or want Pool Heat? That can be arranged for additional fees (please note that pool heat will only raise the water temperature 10 degrees above the outside temperature). Please check with us on size and number limits for pets. - No events over the occupancy of the house are allowed or that require a chaperone, and we strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters.
*The elevator is residential grade and may occasionally experience disruptions. Our staff will do all we can to repair any issues and get the elevator functional again. However, if an elevator repair tech/Company is needed repair times can extend several days due to our remote location. If you have someone in your party with mobility issues please plan accordingly as this amenity cannot be guaranteed.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site self parking
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Fish cleaning table
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Indian Pass Beach
31 min drive - 30.1 km
Saint Joe Beach
45 min drive - 51.9 km
Mexico Beach
53 min drive - 57.4 km
Port St. Joe Beach
17 min drive - 17.1 km
Restaurants
Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay
21 min drive
Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream
7 min drive
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas
4 min drive
Peachy’s
7 min drive
The Cape Trading Post
7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?
Self-parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in! located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Pig Island and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Nautical Sky: 4th of July week now available as a Friday or Saturday check in! 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.
Our family had a fantastic stay! Not only was the house as advertised, but it was also located in a gated community which we did not realize. It was safe and protected to leave personal belongings out overnight.The home was accommodating for an infant as there was a high chair and pack n play on the location. With having 10 people stay at the house the separate ice maker was a fantastic amenity of the home!
The property was nice. Hot tub, pool and elevator was good, kitchen excellent. Some things were needed to be updated like hot tub cover, maintenance on hammock. All and all the neighborhood was good. My only concern is the spraying around property during the stay and especially when dogs go Around that area. Property management was very responsive. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
cindy w.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patti F.
15 Oct 2019
Great house! Nice location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really impressed with the house & cape & coast. Some small issues (very small!) 1) some fruit flies cane out of sink our first day & stuck around for much of our stay 2) beach access was washed out so had some difficulties getting out to the beach, but we managed 😉 3) animal feces (diarrhea) on back steps Again, none of this was a show stopper! We truly enjoyed our stay at xanadu!
Overall- good rental for the cost in North Cape area. Bunk bedroom doesn’t have a bath attached and listing includes the outdoor shower on ground level. Kitchen was not stocked as well as expected. Jacuzzi was not functional with no response to request for an offset. Ice maker was missing a filter that we had to notify management about and wasn’t brought out until Monday morning. Second fridge referenced is a small wine/drink cooler. Pool was great and screened in porches were a big hit. Short walk for beach access.
Chris P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
10 Feb 2022
Nautical Sky Secluded Dunes - January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Nautical Sky property was beautiful, well maintained and located in a beautiful area of Cape San Blass. The Secluded Dunes community is right next to the state park and very quiet. Several times we saw bucks with antlers in our yard and the general area. This our fourth trip to CSB in two years but this is our first time renting from Cape and Coast. The staff were great. When we contacted them with questions or asked for help, they responded immediately and took care of us ASAP. We will definitely use Cape & Coast for future trips to this beautiful paradise.
Carol B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David P.
6 Sept 2021
Always love the Cape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a wonderful house all around with one exception. The mattress in the Master bedroom needs to be replaced (it is so soft that when you lay down it feels as if it swallows you) and the box spring in the queen bedroom squeaks every time you move. Other than that, the house, location, the amenities, everything is wonderful.
David P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
pam r.
5 Sept 2021
Love This House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I absolutely loved this house! It was super clean and in great condition. The layout was fantastic and having only one floor to deal with was definitely a plus!! We had a party of 9 and had plenty of room. The giant table was really, really great with room for everyone. The hot tub was by far the favorite over the pool, but both were awesome. We also loved having a bathroom on the ground level. It was so convenient! We were so grateful to be allowed use of beach boardwalk of the house in front us. We did, however end up mostly walking through the empty lot down the street because we didn’t want to crowd the family that was staying in the house. We love Cape San Blas and had a lovely vacation. The only drawbacks were the kitchen items such as the bowls, utensils and pots and pans could use some updating.. it was kind of a hodge podge of different items. And, it would be so helpful to label the exact remote and button to push to turn on the TVs. There were SIX remotes in the bowl and we had no clue which one to use. We had to call the rental company to help us and still we never got one of the TVs in the bedroom to work. However those are very trivial things in the scheme of how great this house is!! We have been coming to the Cape for 6 years now and this house was definitely one of the favorites!!
pam r.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Diane M.
30 Aug 2021
Great family vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful home for our extended family of 9. We loved that the home had 2 full size fridges along with a drink cooler. We cooked most of our meals and found the kitchen well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, utensils, etc. Loved the extra large dining table for both family dinners and family game night. Very close easy walk to beach and plenty of seating by the pool on non-beach days. Quiet and very private 1st tier location.
Diane M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
TYLER H.
9 Aug 2021
Great home for the family!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was perfectly equipped for our family. (9 total with 2 kids) This is our sixth year to the cape and our first time in Nautical sky. The house was much bigger than it seems and one level which was great for the kids and grandparents. The refrigerator on the ground level was a great touch. There was construction going on where you would access the beach. So the neighbor allowed us to use their boardwalk but it did have a good bit of stairs. Only issues we had was the elevator made a beeping noise all week that was not resolved (maintenance came the first day we called in a timely fashion and again the next day) Also the wifi did not work after the first day. ( I didn't mind being able to disconnect but the grandparents did) Overall great home and great experience!
TYLER H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
pam k.
12 Jul 2021
Night time delight pool lights
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Super family gathering house. Long table to seat our 10 member family to share peaks and pits of the day:). Have to really search hard for the pits!!! Neighbor directly across the street shared access to ocean which was a surprise peak!!! Fun red or blue or white lights in pool and little fire pit for parents to watch kids in pool at night.
pam k.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie H.
7 Jun 2021
Great time on the cape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property! Beautiful and well maintained. Love the layout! Comfortable beds; very clean; huge kitchen with everything you need and then some. Neighbor across the street allowed use of their boardwalk so we didn’t have to cross on the vacant lot, which didn’t look easy.
Jeannie H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie H.
7 Jun 2021
Great time on the cape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property! Beautiful and well maintained. Love the layout! Comfortable beds; very clean; huge kitchen with everything you need and then some. Neighbor across the street allowed use of their boardwalk so we didn’t have to cross on the vacant lot, which didn’t look easy.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
THE SWEET!: Without a doubt, Nautical Sky is an awesome CUSTOM BUILT HOME! One level, elevator, pool! GROUND LEVEL: Huge storage area, Rest Room, A 2nd Full sized refrigerator/freezer, Hot/Cold outdoor showers (2!), Fish Clean Station, Enormously large full shaded parking area, tasteful paver driveway and pool deck. MAIN LEVEL: Excellent large spacious floor plan! A newer home with the latest in all appliances including a wine cooler and an ice machine that produces a lot of ice! The easiest to load in and out of beach house I have ever rented! The original sand road was under constant construction during our stay. Concrete curb and permeable Bahama Stone top coat being added! It too will be awesome once completed! THE BITTER: Only 2 issues! 1) I specifically chose this rental due to the described and assigned relatively short and level deeded beach access sandy path! At age 73, the wife and I cannot handle long multi staired boardwalks well. Hurricane Michael took away the original boardwalk beach access assigned to this rental and a home builder has now blocked the remaining "deeded beach access sandy path (18 feet wide)" with a dumpster and construction equipment. We were advised the day of our departure of this bad news! We were instructed to use a neighbors boardwalk across the street. It was nice but very long and contained steep stairs/steps and I was not comfortable imposing on even a gracious neighbor. As fate would have it, my son knew the neighbor and we adjusted. The plan is to restore the assigned beach access for Nautical Sky in the future, but until then.. IT HAS NO REAL BEACH ACCESS! 2) Surprisingly, as new as this rental is, all of the mattresses are shot! Spooned out, soft, spongy and noisy. Not unbearable but not comfortable nor to the standard this otherwise awesome custom home deserves!Cape and Coast could have been more timely and up front with the beach access and road contruction issues! I noticed only 5 star reviews are
bennie w.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
27 Feb 2021
Beautiful Beach Rental - Loved Heated Pool!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Well-designed floorplan with great amenities. Overall, house felt very new and clean. We loved the heated pool (paid $375 extra to heat). But be prepared that much of the area is under construction--although it didn't really bother us; kids actually liked to watch--seems likely to continue into 2022. The road isn't even paved yet. Also, hurricane destroyed the public beach access near this house and it has not been rebuilt (nor any signs it will be soon). Make friends with neighbors to use their beach access, or else it will be a long trek. Hot tub gave us issues throughout the stay--difficult to get & stay hot. The pool maintenance guy seemed to think it was because the filter was due to be changed, so I would suggest that the rental company switch to more frequent changes (we were told they are only changed yearly). But, overall, I would recommend this beach rental--it lived up to the pictures!
Emily H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna G.
2 Jan 2021
Beautiful and well designed house! Rental company was awesome!!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented for an entire month. We had a couple of hiccups but the managers were very polite and helpful. Everything was first rate!
Donna G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicki R.
17 Oct 2020
Beautiful house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Only issue was how far it was for restaurants.
Nicki R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chip M.
5 Sept 2020
Labor Day Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the house. Everything was top notch. The beach was very quiet and isolated. There was some construction going on at two houses across the street.
The property is beautiful and the proximity to the beach is great. From the pictures we looked up of the property on Google we fully expected the construction. While there within the first 2 days we lost water, out of anyone's hands. It came back on but there was a boil order that we were not told about and the pressure was really awful. We had to look up the water company to try and see any announcements they had and that is when we found the boil order. We were told everyone was going to be called the following day that we lost water to see what our options would be. We still should have gotten those options as we had a boil order with 5 children with us that could not even brush their teeth without boiled water. We had to go and find a lot of bottled water for the amount of people we had which was fine but the fact that we were not even told about the boil order is a HUGE problem. I also called maintenance after we got in to let them know about some issues with the house. None of the tvs had cable and the TV in the kids room didn't even work as it was missing a power cord. We would need those if the weather ever was bad. It was never remedied. Overall the home is what we expected but our stay really was not. I know some things are out of peoples hands but the way it was handled makes me never want to come back.