4B/3B Bayfront home! Pet friendly, kayaks, + pet friendly!

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Entire home

View from the loungers on the second floor master bedroom balcony

Extra large from deck with pet/baby gate for safety

Screen house lit up at night, relax by the fire pit

Open concept living room perfect for big families to relax

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 100.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Port St Joe, FL

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
‪1 min drive‬
Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Cape San Blas Lighthouse
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest room 2

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Main bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The bayside of the cape really has the best of both the Bay and the Gulf and Trudy May's is about as close to the bay as you can get, sitting right behind the wetlands.

Trudy May's Bay is your ideal family vacation home. Located on beautiful Cape San Blas on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Here at Trudy May's Bay house, you have the best of both the bay and the gulf. The vista views of St. Joseph Bay from this house will lure you to the 500' dock (shared with only one other home) for paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, and scalloping. Also, we have a screened-in waterfront gazebo with a hammock for your day and nighttime enjoyment with power and running water. Enjoy taking the house bicycles out for a tour of the area on the extended bike path, 2 mi. to the park. We also furnish, beach towels, linens, a large well-appointed galley kitchen with granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. There are TVs in all bedrooms and surround in the living room. The home is very private, has sheltered parking, fishing off of the dock and a fish cleaning sink, on the dock, a large gas grill on the lower balcony beck, and amazing views. It is a10-minute walk a public beach access point at Cape Palms Park (down bike path) with sheltered, tables, bathrooms, wheelchair access, grills, kids play area, open 24/7
We allow pets (see our pet fee policy) and the deck off the living room has a gate that locks perfect for the safety of dogs and young children.
We are sure you and your family will enjoy your stay here at Trudy May's Bay!

Amenities include:
Bikes (adult size)
Kayaks
Paddleboards
Screen house with hammock, chairs, & sink
Firepit
500' Dock
Grill

Property manager

Amelia Harrell

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Pet-friendly

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

$150 per pet/each extra pet $50/Non-ref

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside on the deck is allowed.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property accepts cash

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 first aid kit

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Restaurants

‪Scallop Republic - ‬8 min drive
‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬15 min walk
‪Cone Heads - ‬3 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬15 min walk
‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4B/3B Bayfront home! Pet friendly, kayaks, + pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 4B/3B Bayfront home! Pet friendly, kayaks, + pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is 4B/3B Bayfront home! Pet friendly, kayaks, + pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pig Island and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

5 April 2025

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

Peaceful Stay

Absolutely enjoyed our time in Cape San Blas! The house was very nice and we absolutely loved the porch. It was very nice being able to watch the sunset and sunrise each day! We will be coming back! Hosts were very responsive and helpful!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

13 February 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location and views

My husband and I loved this location. The dock is nice to have. It is shared with others. It wasn't a problem this visit but could be crowded in season. The grill wasn't operable. Great house, just needs some TLC. Amelia, the host was great. I love the master bedroom and bathroom. Great view!

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly I.

12 February 2025

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

Great place .. Very relaxing

Our stay was amazing. Our host was fantastic and quick to respond to any questions I had . The house was great. Fully stocked kitchen was very handy. Plenty of seating in the living room and dining area. We had a great time watching the fish & crab from the pier . We will return for a longer stay in the future. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

20 January 2025

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

Great time

We had a great time staying here. The board walk worked out great for two boats and made it much easier access to the bay. All rooms were clean as well as the common areas. Overall a great experience with great hosts who communicated very well with us. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

10 November 2024

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

Serenity, Nature and Comfortable Living!

The home was just beautiful & equipped with all of the creature comforts one could desire. The sunrise views overlooking the bay off the large spacious balconies are just spectacular! The primary bedrooms are large and equipped with oversized showers and the kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook! We loved kayaking while both fishing and birding in this bay filled with sea life.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

23 October 2024

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

Get location and cozy

The house accommodated our family of 7 easily. The big, back decks were nice to sit on and relax while looking out at the bay. Beach access was close and we either drove or walked. We rode bikes everyday to the c-store and indulged in tub ice cream. We saw many large crabs as we kayaked thru the bay. Mgmt communication was swift when we had questions prior to arrival. We would not hesitate to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen H.

17 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

First trip to cape San blas

The location of this house is great. The views are great. The size was just what we needed. However the house itself needs some TLC. All the towels are old and mismatched and don’t looo that clean. The pictures do not Accurately depict the property. The outdoor furyiturws was tossed around the deck. It’s mismatched and old. The grill is just awful the interior is rotting. The gazebo is a mess! Lights don’t work there is no seating and it’s just nothing like the photos. The ad says 4 kayaks but there are 3. We shared the pier and unfortunately the neighbors were always using it to fish. The kitchen is stocked with lots of stuff but a mess and leftover condiments making several cabinets dirty and kinda icky. Shades would be nice in the master otherwise you are up with the sunrise. It’s just a tired house needs a little money spent on some new towels and sheets and a deep clean of the baths and kitchen. We loved Cape San blas, no crowds.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell T.

24 September 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

25 August 2024

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

Great escape

Our family is from across the country. This vist was a last free weekend before school and work. Next family gathering is to be in Dec. so thsi was a wonderful weekend f0r mom to see everyone and make some fun memories too. Blessed with much, Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holli S.

14 August 2024

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

Amazing location on the bay

Sadly we didn’t get to stay long due to the hurricane but the amenities were fantastic. We loved the deck off the livingroom. We loved having bikes that we could ride down the cape. We will absolutely be back. Communication with the property owner was also great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul C.

5 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Old house on the bay

The house was very very dated. It needs to be totally renovated from the ground up. Floors were uneven, mold was everywhere, no coverings on the bathroom windows or the bedrooms. The AC worked great and the views were beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie or Pam H.

1 August 2024

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful stay! Great place for our older boys to fish in the bay or on the gulf side plus easy access to a day at the beach. The space and openness of the house along with seating was perfect for our family. Communication with the owner also was most hospitable. We would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

17 July 2024

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

Beautiful Views

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the many amenities offered. The week went by so fast! The views are amazing and there is plenty to do right at the house. The beach access was really nice and close by. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

6 July 2024

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

Fabulous trip!

Great stay right in the bay with great toys for kayaking, paddle boarding, great bikes with no problems. We are an active family who loves fishing too...great time and great accommodations for sure!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

18 June 2024

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

Great family vacation

Perfect location, incredible sunrises, great kayaking and snorkeling in the bay, easy access to the beach. We will definitely be returning

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

18 June 2024

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Trudy May's! Other family was staying at Amelia by the Bay house and it was a short walk to visit and get together. Our house was clean, bright and well equipped for our needs. Parking was fine, but we did make the mistake of trying to get our boat down the lane and turned around. With the narrowness of the lane and the new house next door, that is a real challenge. Otherwise, we had another great week at the Cape. Look forward to next year already!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard P.

15 May 2024

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

5668 review

Nice place, needs a maintenance check over

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake O.

1 April 2024

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

Gorgeous house, great hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house sitting right on the bay and very close to the beach. The hosts were fantastic. I had a few questions and they responded within minutes. Our only wish was that we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

30 March 2024

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. Plenty of room. Great views of the bay. Easy very short drive to the beach. Would def stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

6 February 2024

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

Relaxing Beach Trip

Amazing property and location. We loved the bay views and beach accessibility.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

6 February 2024

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

Winter fishing trip

Great location and value for the size of the home! Easy access to the water for paddle boards and kayaks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treasa H.

13 October 2023

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

Perfect Getaway!

The place was beautiful! Our host provided everything we needed and more and was was great to communicate with! We will definitely be coming back to the Cape!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

12 October 2023

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

Great property, great time on the water!

This property is an amazing stay for anyone that enjoys fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, or just sitting on the dock watching the sun rise. Plus there’s tie ups for your boat. If you wanna keep it in the water for the entire stay. It is on the bay side so no sandy beaches, but if that’s your thing, the beach access is just a half mile down the road, and there are bikes with a paved bike path that runs the entire way there. The house is very nice, with lots of bathrooms and showers, and plenty of beds and sofa space to give everyone a place to sleep. The kitchen is very well appointed, and we were able to prepare the fresh fish and blue claw crabs we caught from the bay every night. There are multiple porches to sit on with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise, which is absolutely gorgeous! We have stayed at this property two times now, and Amelia has been a very attentive property owner. The few little things that we mentioned from the first stay (broken ice maker in fridge, and slow drain in master bathroom) were fixed and functional when we came back. Plus there have been big updates to the property that have made it even better, like paving the area below the house for easier parking of multiple vehicles, and providing a ping pong table for additional entertainment. There was also a brand new, huge sectional sofa that replaced a couple smaller sofas that were previously in the living room, which has made seating WAY better for a large crowd.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

10 October 2023

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

Great Location

Amazing views from the house and dock. Easy water access in the bay and short walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darilyn A., Panama City, FL

9 September 2023

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

Annual friends scalloping trip

The house provided a great view and the dock was perfect for our daily boat trips on the bay. The owner was super to work with and responded very promptly to any questions we had. There are a few items that need a little TLC but the overall experience was very good. Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amelia Harrell

I lived at the Cape for five years and just love it, I now live in Jupiter Fl. I have a beach and bay home and I developed the Ocean Haven subdivision on the Cape.

Why they chose this property

Private new home, open floor plan, 500' shared dock, screen house right on the water, big water views, across from the beach and beach park, many amenities, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and fire pit.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest room 1

Guest room 2

Main bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Main bathroom

Spaces

About this property