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Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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Port St Joe, Florida
  • Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,

Once Upon a Tide is beautifully decorated 4 bedroom, 3- 1/2 bath home that will sleep 10. There is plenty of space (2500 square feet) to accommodate a large group yet cozy enough to have a memorable family retreat.
It's a short 144 steps to the emerald waters of the Gulf with its' white sand beach. There are 2 spacious decks and a private pool surrounded by a beautiful patio. You can enjoy dinner and watch the sunset from the deck on the main floor or enjoy the more private, quiet deck on the second level off the 2 king bedrooms. Both decks overlook the private pool.

*The main living area is large and open with plenty of comfortable seating and HDTV. The dining area has a beautiful large table that seats 6 and a large island with 4 additional chairs to accommodate 10 for dining. The fully-stocked kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, plenty of counter and storage space and all of the amenities you would expect in a high-quality home.
*There is a queen bedroom on the main floor with a desk and a full bath.

*The second level has one master king bedroom suite with a full bath direct access to a large deck with comfortable seating to enjoy some quiet time in the morning or anytime you need a break.
*There is a second king bedroom on this level with access to the deck and shares a bathroom with a 4th bedroom that has 2 full-size (double beds) bunks.

*The ground level has a spacious second living room area with HDTV, that is directly off the private pool area. (Optional heat) A convenient beverage cooler, ice machine and bathroom/laundry room is right off the beach/pool/patio area.
*There is an outdoor hot/cold shower, plenty of parking, and a gas and Weber grill in the pool area.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk Beds (2 Full Size /sleeps 4)

Additional Features:

Main Level:
*Open Living Room/Dining Area with plenty of comfortable seating
*Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and fully equipped (Coffee maker (pod and carafe)
*Dining Table seats 6
*Large Island with seating for 4
*HDTV, games, books, stereo
*Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2) with a Desk and HDTV
*Full Bath (single vanity and shower/tub combo)
*Spacious deck with 2 large white rocking chairs and dining table for 6

Second Level:
*Master king bedroom suite with full bath (double vanity, shower) HDTV
*Large deck off the 2 king bedrooms with high Adirondack chairs and side tables
*King bedroom with full shared bath (double vanity and shower) and access to deck
*Bedroom with 2 full size bunkbeds (sleeps 4) share the full bath with king bedroom (double vanity and shower/tub combo)

Ground Level
*Second living room with HDTV
*Convenient Ice maker and beverage refrigerator
*Laundry room/half Bath
* Dog run
*Private fenced pool with patio and seating (heating is optional for a fee)
*Weber Grill
*Shower with hot/cold water
*Plenty of Parking

On select properties, we offer a $250 credit towards beach gear included with the rental price. This is available for a maximum of a 14-night stay.
Other:
*Hair dryers in each bathroom.
*1 Bath towel per person (based on max occupancy plus 1 extra)
*1 Beach towel per person (based on max occupancy)

Standard Supplies Provided:
*TRESemmè shampoo/conditioner in each bathroom
*Dove moisturizing soap in each bath
*Coffee filters (1 package)
*K cups (2)
*Dishwasher pods
*Dish soap
*Gain Laundry Detergent
*Full sized kitchen Garbage bags
*Toilet paper (2 rolls per bathroom)
*Paper towel (1)
*Hand soaps at every sink

* Pets are considered at this home, but please solicit approval for specific size, breed, and quantity. Call prior to booking to inquire about pet approval/details. All pets must be approved. A nonrefundable pet fee will be applied to your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Port St Joe, Florida

What's nearby

  • Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood, have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood, located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Sweet little getaway!

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 had the best vacation! Once upon a Tide is the vacation home for us. Coming back next year. Thank you for a great week!
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10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

The Tide never disappoints!

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 this property and it was great! We had 3 families and the house worked perfect for us. The pull out couch on the first floor basically turns into an additional bedroom and the ice maker on the first floor was a huge help. Very short walk to the beach. With the erosion the beach wasn’t huge but still had room. We were here during 4th of July week and on the 4th it was pretty crowded for a cape beach(the public beach access is a road over) but that was the only day. Lots of beach toys and chairs at the house. Working with Donna was incredible. We had an issue with one air conditioner and they had a repair guy over in less than an hour. We cooked and grilled every night and the kitchen was very well stocked.

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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Great!

We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and the location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Camille R.

Great house & trip!

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 house is one of the best equipped that we have stayed in at CSB in 12 years of annual (& sometimes bi-annual) trips. The location is great and the house was very comfortable & clean. The pool is great as well. We would love to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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Excellent vacation rental

This VRBO was the cleanest house I have stayed in. Yes lots of stairs, however elevator was nice on arrival and departure. Beds are very comfortable. Wifi was high speed. Light switches were labeled. This owner truly thought of everything. 5/5 stars. The beach is very close however the water was not easily accessible for my elderly farther. I am not sure if there is an area for easier beach/ water access that did not require a lot of stairs or a steep incline to the water. Overall we had an amazing vacation and would 100% recommend this to others visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

family vac

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: GREAT
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Great 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: The house was great! It had everything we needed and more! The location was perfect, we loved the easy walk to the beach. We had seven people and had plenty of space. The pool was great! It was nice to come back to after a day at the beach. The house was very clean. The beds were comfortable!

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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Relaxing New Year's Eve Stay

Stunning updated property with beautiful sunset views. The kitchen was well stocked to cook. We had issues with the grill and within 30 minutes the property management group came and fixed it! Our whole group raved about how comfortable the beds were. The only thing to note is: the beds are quite tall and not necessarily elderly/older folks friendly. The elevator was a huge plus!! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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Serenity

Check in was easy. Loved having a quiet beach so close, as well as a very nice pool. The house had everything we needed and more. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Murfreesboro Tennessee

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Absolutely Perfect

This was our first time staying in Cape San Blas. We absolutely loved it. The house was exactly like the pictures. The beach was a very short walk. The only issue that we had was that the 2nd floor shower wouldn't drain when we first got there. We emailed the owner and within 10 minutes someone was there to fix the issue. You couldn't ask for better customer service. We will definitely be using Be Our Guest and staying on the Cape again. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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Fun

Fun
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Wedding 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: We had the greatest time!! We were surrounded by our children and families, as we were married on the beach on 9/3. The house was perfect for some of our family, as well as the small reception afterwards. The balcony over the pool was definitely a favorite spot. We brought items from home, but left them packed because the home was so well appointed, with many details that are often overlooked in our prior rentals. Everything was perfect!! Thank you, Patrick & Allison Kromrey

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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Vacation 2023

Loved it! Great location we really enjoyed our stay. May try to stay again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great house. Great rental company. Great stay

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 have been renting from Be Our Guests rentals for the last three or so years and couldn’t ask for better experiences! Love the modern vibe and decor and cleanliness. Also the added necessities they provide are so helpful. Can’t say enough about the owner! She is so very friendly and kind. Top Notch! The Cape and Be Our Guests never disappoints!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Wonderful Vacation - Once Upon a Tide

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 had a great vacation to Cape San Blas. Our stay at Once Upon a Tide was awesome. This is a beautiful home, equipped with everything for an enjoyable vacation. Ideal location and so very comfortable. Also Be Our Guest property management was very friendly and responsive. Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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Great for our large family

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location and short walk to the beach. When we arrived the pool had a lot of debris in it, sand and leaves and there was pieces of food on and under the deck table. I sent an email and got a prompt response and they sent someone the next day to clean the pool. Overall the house was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Once Upon a Tide Aug 2022 Stay

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’ve stayed at many places on the Cape, and this home didn’t disappoint! Family of 10, including a baby and we had plenty of space. Thankful for the home having a pack-n-play and high chair. Also loved that it had beach towels for EVERYONE! Well stocked kitchen was great, as we cooked all our meals at the house. The pool was so relaxing after a day at the beach. It’s a short walk down to the beach, unfortunately there is some erosion at this area of the beach currently, so we had to walk a bit to the right or left to have room to set up a tent, but it was worth it.. Beautiful water all week! Can’t say enough great things about Donna, she snagged us some extra beach chairs when we realized we didn’t bring enough, and went above and beyond for all our needs! Can’t wait to be back at the Cape next year!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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Great place to stay!

The house was great for our 3 families which included 1 little kid, a toddler, and an 8 month old. It is way closer to the beach than we had thought from the photos and the pool was extremely convenient to have. The owners were very accommodating and quick to respond to all questions. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was a very peaceful vacation! We only had a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

to the Beach 2022

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: It was perfect! This home was clean and in excellent condition. We do not have furry friends, however, we did not find a trace of previous visitors. You could see the forethought the owners had in the design and amenities. The layout was so accommodating for our family. The location is in a quiet area with beautiful views from the decks and convenient to the Cape's restaurants and activities. It is a short walk to the beach, however, erosion was great during our visit, so the trek was a little challenging. Our grands enjoyed "their beach pool" and we enjoyed the lower level design including an icemaker and mini-fridge and a pass by the laundry before you go upstairs, Brilliant! The kitchen is fully stocked and met all of our meal preparation needs. The decor is definitely beachy, with a color palette that is subtle and calming. We definitely were able to unwind here as we enjoyed the sunrise and sunset on the beach and introduced our grands to the beach and gulf waters. The cleaning staff did a wonderful job. Donna with BOG was our friend. She seemed to be as available and resourceful as SIRI ;) Donna certainly added an incredible value to this wonderful home. We are very grateful to the owners and Donna for providing us with the location for an iconic family vacay. Thanks so much!!!!! Can't wait for our next visit. (Would I recommend this property to a friend?--We would like to say no and keep it to ourselves!)
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Another perfect week at 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: This was our second year in Once Upon A Tide and it was perfect again. Location is in a quiet area with a very short walk to the beach. It is close enough that you can easily go back and forth to the house if needed. The house was clean and beautifully decorated.down to every little detail. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more. The decks are great to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee. And being dog friendly is a bonus so we can to take our furry kids. I cannot say enough about Donna, she is the best. We will not rent from any other rental company. Cannot wait til next year!

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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Great place to stay

This place was great! Had all the extras we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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Awesome beach house!

Part of our family decided to spend Thanksgiving at Cape San Blas, and we are so glad we chose this house! It was clean, pet-friendly, well-stocked, a great location on the cape and very short walk to the beach. We had a small issue with the internet when we arrived on Saturday evening, so I sent a message to the property manager, and someone was knocking on our door shortly after that to fix it. WOW! We really enjoyed our stay, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlynne V.

Awesome Rental!

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: Once upon a tide was an absolutely amazing rental! We have never stayed somewhere that they thought of everything! There were kids cups and silverware to use. Plenty of pans and silverware for a bigger family. They even had a step stool for the little ones to use if needed. I could go on & on! Beautiful decor, just wonderful. What made it even better was the short walk to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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Family 2021

Very clean and comfortable! Just a few steps to the beach. We all enjoyed this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

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