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Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks!

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No crowds here!
Gorgeous white sand beaches of Cape San Blas!
Dolphins cruise this pristine beach daily.
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Cape San Blas - Incredible beaches!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7171.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks!

A peaceful gated beachfront community awaits! Enjoy morning coffee w/ a serene lakeview and VERY short walk (less than 3 minutes) to one the Gulf of Mexico's finest pristine beaches. Leave your shoes at the beachside pavillion and don't miss the relaxing feel of the fine sand between your toes! Barrier Dunes' beach offers a nice sandbar during low tide, extensive shelling, and access to miles of shoreline for running or strolling. The sunsets are fantastic and you can catch the dolphins patrolling the beach and jumping clear out of the water, leaving you with the question 'Did I just see that?'. Bring along some frozen shrimp for surf fishing and hook ladyfish, pompano, sailcats, whiting, rays, and an occasional king mackerel. Off the beach, enjoy two pools, one of which is oceanfront and the other is heated, two lighted tennis and pickle ball courts, and boat storage and cleaning station.

Free Wifi!

We have updated with new flooring throughout (no more carpet)! Cute interior paint throughout with beach themed colors! King sized bed in the master bedroom. The guest room contains a queen sized bed and the third bedroom has two single beds and its own private bath. Each bedroom has a private deck. Our unit comfortably sleeps six in beds and has a sleeper sofa for alternate sleeping.

Nearby you can access the bay from Saint Joe Peninsula State Park. Less than a five minute drive away, you can launch your boat here or simply walk to the bay for excellent fishing, crabbing, and bird watching. The entrance fee is $6.00 per vehicle or $11.00 if you are launching a boat.

A bike path extends for the length of the peninsula and kayaks can be rented for a day on the bay. Horseback riding is available close by at Salinas Park.

For those who enjoying fishing, you can charter bay fishing guides for redfish, flounder, speckled trout, tarpon, Spanish mackerel, and scallops. Off shore fishing is available at the Port Saint Joe marina, as are sunset sailing cruises, which I highly recommend.

Drive a short distance to the famous Indian Pass Trading Post for raw oysters and stuffed shrimp. Several excellent seafood restaurants are in the area and you can walk to Cone Heads for grilled grouper or an awesome cheeseburger. Gas is available on the peninsula, as is pizza, ice cream, and other convenience items. A large Piggly Wiggly is located in Port Saint Joe for groceries. If you want to explore the area, Port Saint Joe and Apalachicola offer great restaurants and shopping. Want to prepare your own seafood? Several fresh seafood markets are nearby and we have a gas grill for the perfect shrimp ka-bob.

Barrier Dunes is an exceptional vacation spot where you can relax. Our kids enjoy riding their bikes on the paved street and there are streetlights for added security. What you will not find on your vacation here are traffic jams, crowds, and high rise buildings.

Keywords: 3 bedroom, family, ocean, lakefront, barrier dunes, cape san blas, florida,wi-fi, beach, gulf, fishing, sleeps, three, 3, port saint joe, swimming pool, tennis, trout, redfish, scallop, boat storage, king size

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Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
All guests must be declared in our lease.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Executed lease and payment prior to provision of access information. Cancellation policy is covered in lease. Photo ID required for primary renter.

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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
Note from host: All guests must be declared in our lease.
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 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 a lake. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive - 12.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pepto-Bistro Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer 2025, book now!! Get away and play! Bikes and Kayaks! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Pig Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles b.

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

Great on the Cape

Very nice place! Everything as described, and then some! Very comfortable and plenty of room for three adult couples. The kitchen was better equipped than most places you'll find. Easy walking distance to the pools and beach. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Relax

Great stay for family. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon j.

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

Quiet and Peaceful

We enjoyed the property. We talked with the owners about a few small things and they addressed it. Very good communication. The proximity to the beach and state park made it easy to enjoy the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saundra H.

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

Great host

These hosts were great. We loved all the beach stuff available. We loved the bikes available, also. During our stay, we experienced a tornado warning. Our hosts actually called to check on us and make sure we knew about the warning. We also loved Barrier Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Enjoyed Cape San Blas

Easily accommodated 3 adults and 2 teens. Everything was clean. Outdoor shower was great. Loved seeing the turtles and birds that visited the lake behind the house. Owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer B.

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

Perfect Home for a Family Vacation!

We had a wonderful stay in June. The location was perfect! It was a short walk to the pool, playground and beach! The home had literally everything we needed. There is a wagon and an extensive selection of beach toys! The kids loved riding their bikes everywhere and fishing in the pond at night. There were a lot of people staying in the community but it never felt crowded and it was very peaceful. We heard zero noise from either of the properties next to our unit. We will definitely plan a return trip to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christy B., Kentucky

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

Nice location

We enjoyed having the option to swim at the pools or go to the beach. Beach was beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Brett C., Carthage

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Vacation

Overall, my family and I had a good experience renting on Cape San Blas. Our biggest positives were the location of the unit relative to the beach and the overall laid back and quite atmosphere of the Cape. It was also in a good location relative to good restaurants and fun activities such as a day trip to Apalachicola and deep sea fishing. Our biggest issue was with the cleanliness of the unit. On the surface level, things were fine. But there were issues such as a live spider and spider webs in a corner of the ceiling and bath mats that were clearly dirty. We understand that it’s the end of summer and lots of guests have stayed throughout the season, but a deeper clean would probably be helpful. But overall, I would recommend this location for a vacation to Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Carmel, Indiana, United States

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

Everything we needed!

The property was very clean, and we had no complaints. Christy and Jim were quick to reply with any questions we had. We cooked at the condo most nights, and the kitchen had everything we needed, and the grill worked out for us as well. We stayed during the last week of July, and it was in the 90s every day. Separate thermostats on each floor kept us cool all week. Though we didn't use much of the lenders' beach equipment, they were quick to offer the use of anything. This is our fourth trip to Barrier Dunes, and we have always had great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great place!!

We loved staying at Barrier Dunes. Jim was incredibly nice and easy to work with and answered all our questions. We hope to stay here again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great place for a low key getaway!

This property was very comfortable, walking distance from the beach and two pools. Owners were very available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

Quaint Condo

Great place to stay, lots of extras like beach toys and chairs. Easy access to the pools and beach. Loved having 3 full bathrooms!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

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

Great Time

The property was a nice place to stay short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan H., Sharpsburg, USA

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

Lovely condo near ocean.

Condo was nice and clean; very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Q.

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

Recent Stay for Spring Break

Incredible stay at a great price. Great unit, fantastic amenities. It was everything we had hoped it was going to be and we loved our time here. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

Anniversary get away

We had a very nice stay here. Property owners were super nice in all of our communications. Would definitely consider returning to this property as a future rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great time!

Unit was comfortable. Everything worked. Owner was good to work with. Enjoyed meeting new people. Playing pickleball. Evening sunsets!
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Nice place, great beach

We spent Thanksgiving week at this house. It was great. The beach is amazing here - beautiful, soft, white sand and you can walk for miles in either direction. The townhouse is nice, especially given its reasonable price. It is relatively simple but comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. There are a couple of nice pools and tennis courts too. The bike path starts just down the street and runs all the way to the mainland. The owner was super responsive and very helpful. A great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Fall Break 2020

Great Property and Location! Had a Blast.

4/10 Poor

Adina B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice but...

Overall, the house and neighborhood were all okay but nothing more. The house had only enough utensils for our family of six for a single meal. There was only enough toilet paper to last us through one day of our week-long stay. The beach chairs, canopy and wagon were all rusty and couldn’t be used. Unbeknownst to us, the grill grease pan was full and caused a large fire that singed my hair and could have burnt down the deck if not the entire unit. The unit is advertised as pet friendly but charges a considerable pet fee and then the owner held back some of the deposit for pet hair. The VRBO listing states that the check-out time as 11a but we were charged for checking out at 10.30a because the owner stated that check-out time was 10a. The location was good. Very close to the beautiful state park beaches and bay access. It takes five minutes to walk to the beach which is convenient but the access has several steps so could not accommodate a stroller, wheelchair or beach wagon. Many of the beachgoers set-up large encampments along the span of the development and kept some of their items on the beach overnight to claim the space for the entirety of their stay. This made for a long walk to find an open space. If you go to Cape San Blas be prepared for a politically charged vibe (several flags and banter endorsing one of the presidential candidates), a lot of alcohol consumption on the beach and more young people than families. We did have a nice beach week but would not stay at this house nor return to Cape San Blas again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Perfect for families & wonderful location

Upon arrival, we were greeted by Jim, who was extremely nice! The house was extremely clean and smelled fantastic! There was plenty of room for everyone to stay and plenty of bathrooms for use at the same time. Kitchen had everything we needed. Our favorite part was the pool, which is like a two minute walk from the house (map doesn't do it justice). It was never crowded and the people in the neighborhood are super nice. The beach is a little more of a walk, but nothing terrible and there is a handicapped parking spot at the "clubhouse" if someone needs it. The deck was peaceful at night! Beds were comfy. Was a great place to stay and would choose this place over and over again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Family time

This week was exactly what we needed. After being locked in our houses for two and one half months, it was nice to get together and relax. We loved the beach and enjoyed quiet nights in the condo playing games.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca I.

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

Coronovirus caused us to leave 6 weeks EARLY.

We had to cancel after only 2 weeks and return home. We're hoping for a refund.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed this property. Beautiful views and a short walk to the beach. Great for a family with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris O.

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

Family vacay at the beach

Good property on a wonderful island. We would absolutely stay again. Beaches are the best in Florida. Amenities are nice — two pools, tennis courts, walkways to ocean are all well maintained. Gated, secure neighborhood. Bring bath soap, shampoo and extra toilet paper. Also bring beach towels.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

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