10/10 Excellent
Jim C.
23 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 25
Jim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15236.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port St. Joe, FL
- Beach2 min walk
- Cape San Blas Lighthouse3 min drive
- Port St. Joe Beach4 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom #3 Level 2
1 Queen Bed
Bunk Room Level 2
2 Single Bunk Beds
Gulf Front Master #1 Level 2
1 King Bed
Gulf Front Master #2 Level 2
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom #1 Main Level
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Bunk Room Level 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Gulf Front Master Bath #1 Level 2
Toilet · Shower only
Gulf Front Master Bath #2 Level 2
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath Main Level
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor Toilet & Shower
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Queen Bedroom Bath #3 Level 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball
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2457323 – The Serene Seahorse
Welcome to The Tranquil Turtle! This gorgeous 5 Bedroom/5 bath Gulf front beach home with a private heated pool on North Cape San Blas has everything you need for a wonderful & relaxing beach vacation. Extras that are included: Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball. Escape the hustle & bustle of daily life, dig your toes in the sugar-white sands or take a dip in the private gulf front, heated pool! This home features an open-concept kitchen & living area, built-in bookcase, wet-bar, spacious dining area & gorgeous sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico from the upper level deck or main level screened porch. Plenty of room for the whole family with 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 upper level gulf front master suites, 1 main level master suite, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds perfect for kids & 1 queen bedroom all with private en-suites. You get the best of both worlds with the calming waters of St. Joseph Bay across the street & the pristine Gulf waters just steps away! Explore the Forgotten Coast, scalloping, fishing, kayaking, bicycling & relaxing in paradise! The Tranquil Turtle is a allergy friendly home so we do not allow pets. Exceptions are made for service animals, please contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information you can also go to www.tranquilturtlehouse.com. The Turtle is most definitely family friendly. All kinds of activities for adults and kids alike. The Tranquil Turtle is a NO SMOKING FACILITY. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE DECKS.
The Tranquil Turtle currently rents from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions can be made and if you would like to discuss please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.
2457323 – The Serene Seahorse
Welcome to The Tranquil Turtle! This gorgeous 5 Bedroom/5 bath Gulf front beach home with a private heated pool on North Cape San Blas has everything you need for a wonderful & relaxing beach vacation. Extras that are included: Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball. Escape the hustle & bustle of daily life, dig your toes in the sugar-white sands or take a dip in the private gulf front, heated pool! This home features an open-concept kitchen & living area, built-in bookcase, wet-bar, spacious dining area & gorgeous sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico from the upper level deck or main level screened porch. Plenty of room for the whole family with 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 upper level gulf front master suites, 1 main level master suite, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds perfect for kids & 1 queen bedroom all with private en-suites. You get the best of both worlds with the calming waters of St. Joseph Bay across the street & the pristine Gulf waters just steps away! Explore the Forgotten Coast, scalloping, fishing, kayaking, bicycling & relaxing in paradise! The Tranquil Turtle is a allergy friendly home so we do not allow pets. Exceptions are made for service animals, please contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information you can also go to www.tranquilturtlehouse.com. The Turtle is most definitely family friendly. All kinds of activities for adults and kids alike. The Tranquil Turtle is a NO SMOKING FACILITY. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE DECKS.
The Tranquil Turtle currently rents from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions can be made and if you would like to discuss please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.
Property manager
Sophi Foster
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field.
Port St. Joe, FL
What's nearby
- Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Port St. Joe Beach - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
- Indian Pass Beach - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
Restaurants
- Scallop Republic - 5 min drive
- Weber's Little Donut Shop - 2 min drive
- Cone Heads - 6 min drive
- Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - 2 min drive
- Skully's Low Country Boil - 3 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wendy P.
8 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Wendy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
kathy b.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Expectations were exceeded ; both house & property are clean, peaceful...top tier.
kathy b.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
sherry T.
12 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
sherry T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
4 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm Seas
Susan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mom
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Florida Vaca
Mom
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia B.
18 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Beach Rental!!!
Alicia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
13 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! We just love the Cape and of all our stays on the peninsula, by far our favorite home!
Tina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Tranquil Turtle
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clifton B.
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! loved the area and the bike paths sound of the ocean footsteps away!
Clifton B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Mark F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol J.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family trip
Carol J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley G.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Ashley G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anne B.
27 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Anne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca K.
23 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Rebecca K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
christy n., West Chester, Ohio
11 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!!!
christy n.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M., Johns Creek GA
4 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Appointed
Shawn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maya R.
27 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just beautiful
Maya R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joann K., Hinsdale,Il
4 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation
Joann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Shirley S.
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Cape San Blas
Shirley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann W.
1 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Vacation
Ann W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie m.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved The Tranquil Turtle!
Debbie m.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joann, Hinsdale,Il
18 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Home
Joann
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
dan s.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Time in Cape San Blas
dan s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sophi Foster
The Tranquil Turtle has been a dream for many years. My husband and I decided to take the plunge and give it a try. The Cape is a bit of "Heaven on Earth" that we love and have always wanted to be able to share with our family, friends & guests. You will find that we try to provide all the extras that we can and are always looking for feedback so that we can make this the vacation home you want to return to year after year!
Why they chose this property
The Tranquil Turtle sits right after the rocks on North Cape San Blas. The sunsets are amazing and once you visit you will understand why the call it The Forgotten Coast. Where else can you drive on the beach (with permit), build a fire, or walk your dog? This beach has miles of beautiful white sand, the shells are awesome and so is the fishing. If you are looking for a busy commercial-type area, this is not the place for you. If you want a laid back, peaceful beach vacation then we hope to make the Turtle your "Home Away from Home."
What makes this property unique
The Turtle has many unique benefits and we will continue to add more.
Private Heated Outdoor Pool (Please note that the pool is heated with an electric heat pump, when the temperature outside is under 60 degrees it is not going to heat the pool)
Hot Tub
Outdoor Pool Table
Shuffle board
Foosball
Icemaker
Outdoor bathroom and shower
Extra Refrigerator
Private Heated Outdoor Pool (Please note that the pool is heated with an electric heat pump, when the temperature outside is under 60 degrees it is not going to heat the pool)
Hot Tub
Outdoor Pool Table
Shuffle board
Foosball
Icemaker
Outdoor bathroom and shower
Extra Refrigerator
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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