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Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY!

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127 Parkside Circle
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81364 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

First Floor

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY!

Charming 3BR/3BA cottage less than a 4 minute walk to the beautiful beaches of Cape San Blas. Golden Retreat overlooks the larger pond and is adjacent to the playground in exclusive Barrier Dunes subdivision on Cape San Blas, Florida. This floor plan is unique because every bedroom has a private entrance onto the screen porches. Barrier Dunes is a gated community located near St. Joseph's State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas. This beachside community has a 2 swimming pools, pickleball/tennis courts, playground, stocked fishing ponds, paved roads, streetlights and 4 beach accesses.

A few stairs are all that separates you and the front door to Golden Retreat which allows easy access for everyone in your group. Once inside you will be greeted with style and comfort. The coastal casual decor is welcoming and the layout allows everyone to have their own space while still being together. The open floor plan of the living, dining and kitchen areas are perfect for any size group. In the living room you will find a comfortable sleeper sofa, chair, fireplace and 60" wall mounted flat screen TV. The beautiful round dining room table and kitchen bar seating give plenty of eating spots and the fully stocked kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, is perfect for cooking. The grill master of the group will love cooking on the large gas grill on the wrap around screen porch. Also on the first level is the laundry room, a full bath and one of the three bedrooms. The main level bedroom is open and airy and has access to the porch perfect for those quiet early mornings. This room has a beautiful queen bed with custom headboard, ample storage space and flat screen television that will make you feel like you are in your own private paradise.

As you follow the stairs to the second floor you will find the remaining two bedrooms. The first bedroom has two twin beds, a flat screen TV, seating area, en-suite bathroom and private access to the screen porch and spiral staircase to the first level. The primary bedroom is a vacationers dream with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, seating area and walk out access to upper-level screen porch. When you want to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the second floor just step out and enjoy the seating area and unique floating bed which is perfect for those late afternoon cat naps!

Golden Retreat has a 3 car driveway in the front of the house and beach chairs for your enjoyment. Plan to pack light...we've got everything for you!

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend and we allow a maximum of 2 dogs with the $150 non-refundable fee!

Property manager

Cape Beach Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Deposit Required Up To $500

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
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pepto-Bistro Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower Rates for 2025! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage in Barrier Dunes -DOG FRIENDLY! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 3 miles (5 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Perfect for our family

The house was wonderful it had some unique features and porches. Well appointed and easy to deal with the property manager who was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ron S.

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

Great stay!

We all had a great time. Plenty of space to spread out and relax Nice to have an entire house to yourself without any shared walls.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Cozy family getaway

This was our second year staying here. It is cozy, well decorated, and a perfect size for a dec my size family. We had some stress due to planning a wedding at the beach during a hurricane but the house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla P.

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

Wonderful place on Cape San Blas

Great location just at the entrance of the state park area. Very comfortable and clean home. Lots of room to relax both inside and out. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

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

Pendergraft family

We had a wonderful time and hope we can go back to the same place. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Excellent Stay

We enjoyed our holiday. The property’s location was great, the house was clean and very comfortable. And the property managers were great.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elio D.

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

Awesome place!

Close to the beach, very nice porches, the sunsets are amazing, a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle S.

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

Great stay!

Plenty of space for a family of 6 adults plus dogs. It was a great location with a short walk to the beach and pool without being right in the middle of everything. Loved the porch space, clean, well-stocked, good AC. Our only issue was with slow WiFi at times. A couple of the people in our group had to do some remote work and online meetings, and the WiFi was sometimes unreliable for that. Besides that, we had a great week and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Family trip

Everything was perfect and the house was very spacious and comfortable. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Great Place for Family Vacation!

We LOVE this beach cottage, all the comforts of home, love the decorator touches, wonderful family & pet friendly neighborhood. Super close to state park where the beach is not crowded at all. Neighborhood beach is great too! Enjoyed walking to the beach for sunset! Would definitely book this vacation spot again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Happy Place

Clean well stocked cooking, towels, linens. Ac works great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Tampa

Beautiful, well maintained property with all the comforts of home!

I had a wonderful weekend with my family. We enjoyed cooking meals & relaxing on the screened iporch. There was space enough for everyone. Each day, we walked to the beach only a short distance away. The community is very nice and dog friendly. I love the location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jed M.

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

Paradise at the Beach

We had a fabulous time at this beach house. We had 6 adults, 1 9 year old and a dog and there was plenty of space for everyone, especially since there are 3 bathrooms. The porches are perfect, the location is perfect, every dish/pan we needed was available and the manager was outstanding. Short walk to the beach, across the street from the playground I highly recommend this location for families. We will gladly stay here again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Convenient beach access and very pet friendly

The house is conveniently located to the beach and has pool access as well. There was plenty of green space to walk the dog. Wonderful stay with a fully functioning kitchen to cook up the fish you catch. We used Southern Tide for our boat charter and picked up very fresh veggies from the local convenience store to use as sides, and some Cajun shrimp dip from St. Joe Company. We truly enjoyed our stay and would book again.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

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

Impeccably clean

We booked a last minute getaway and loved this place like our own. The cottage had everything we needed and then some. We really appreciated how clean the cottage was, and all the outdoor screened in space. We will rebook this again if we get back to CSB!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frederic S.

Beautiful house, quiet location very close to park, bay and gulf

We are a family of four with 2 children 12 and 9. We had an amazing time in Florida during Spring Break, grandly thanks to the house. It is beautiful, very comfortable and clean, with much attention to details. Very nice decoration, TV in each room, all you need in the kitchen. Also, we made a last minute decision to come here, and Stefanie the manager was very accomodating. Thank you guys!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Rob T.

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

Great week

We thoroughly enjoyed our week. House is well equipped. A bit small for 6 adults but we knew that going in. Stephanie, the property manager was fantastic to work with. She represents this property very well. We leave today relaxed, tanned and with great new memories. What else can you ask from a vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

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

Stated at Golden Retreat twice in a month!

This house was so special that we chose to stay at this property twice. We returned the second time with our “furbaby”! The home is beautiful, as depicted in photos. Home well stocked for humans and pets! Is in gated community, safe and many snowbirds enjoying the neighborhood. The beach is an easy short walk. Small Businesses close by for last minute needs. We took day trips to St. Joe and Apalachicola. Beautiful, comfortable home in delightful area. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M., Atlanta

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

Wonderful gem!

This was our third vacation to cape San blas, but our first time staying in barrier dunes, but it won’t be our last! This house is so nicely equipped, the kitchen has everything you need, even an air fryer! The dog bowls and towels for the dog were much appreciated! The beds were comfortable, the views from the screened in porches overlooking the pond was so peaceful, and I loved sitting on the front porch swing watching my kids play on the awesome playground across the street. The property manager Stephanie was so helpful when we had an issue with our 3 yr old and thought we might have to make an ER visit (thankfully crisis averted). We were here for spring break, and I do have to say the beach at barrier dunes might be busiest on the cape, but there was still plenty of room to spread out and honestly my kids found other children their on age on the beach and at the pools it was really nice! We loved the turtle pond, and how dog friendly the community is, it was really special to be able to bring our elderly dog with us, he loved the beach and I don’t know how many more trips he will make, but this one was a special one! Thank you so much! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wish we would have known…

Don’t get me wrong, we had a very nice time! And Stephanie was great and on top of things (a/c was acting up and she came over immediately to check it out and had someone come fix it). However, I felt like we should have known that the hand soap was going to be watered down (had I know , I would have taken our own!) there was not any dish soap or dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. However, we’re asked to wash the dishes, start the dishwasher and start a load of towels upon leaving. So, my question was: how did the guest before us wash dishes or towels without soap?😬. My thought is they didn’t use soap. So, upon arriving, and realizing there wasn’t any soap, we had to get back in the car and go get these things. We knew about the toilet tissue, paper towels and trash bags (and planned accordingly). If these things are too expensive for the owner to provide, I think charging $10 more per visit would be better than having to wonder if the guests before us used soap and have to leave immediately upon arrival to get these things. I understand these items may have just been forgotten about upon restocking for us, but it does have us thinking about whether this was the best option for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

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

Beach vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty a.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

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

great place to stay

great location , supplied well in house games for kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Loved our stay!

We enjoyed our stay at this house and the location. The house was clean and had a great outdoor area that was screened in (the spiral staircase on the porch may not be suitable for tiny dogs or really young children-no gate.) The outside closet at the back of the house had some really nice beach items to use. The neighborhood was very dog friendly for those bringing your pets. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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