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Screened Pavillion overlooking St. Joseph's Bay

Screened Pavillion overlooking St. Joseph's Bay Keep your boat in the water and the whole family busy with easy water access View from screened pavillion - watch kids play in water or on sandy beach Inside Paviillion  - hammock, blender, view.  RELAX... Our daughter learned so much about sea life here Front of house - Privacy Galore - no houses close by! Very private rear deck of house looking out to woods and St. Joseph Bay Great room with bar overlooking kitchen and new flat screen Newly renovated kitchen Alternate view of Great Room Dining room Master Bedroom Queen Guest Room Twin Guest Room Our own beach on the bay - children of all ages will enjoy playing in the sand Beach at Cape San Blas - steps away from Amelia by the Bay

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Last updated: 05/28/2013
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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

AMELIA BY THE BAY is an extremely private property with 3 bedroom 2 bath home located at the desirable north end of the Cape.***Great Fishing***FANTASTIC BAY AND BEACH ACCESS, FREE KAYAKS, FREE DSL AND MORE! CD player that charges and plays your Ipod. MOMS - STOP STRESSING WITH YOUR SMALL CHILDREN ON THE GULF SIDE and experience the calm, shallow waters of St. Joe Bay.

BRING YOUR BOAT. There's plenty of room to park your boat trailer. House is set back from bay while a screenhouse right on bay allows maximum views and relaxation. Screenhouse has water and power for making your late afternoon margharitas. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Split floor plan and sheltered parking. Well-appointed kitchen.

Extremely close to beach - easy walk or 30 seconds by car. Huge decks on front and back. Split floor plan. Newly renovated in Spring 2010. Pet-friendly. Everybody wins: Dads, Moms, and kids!

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Keywords: VERY PRIVATE HOME W/ SCREEN HOUSE ON WATER, PETS WELCOME, GREAT ROOM CONCEPT, LARGE DOCK, WELL APPOINTED, DEEP PRIVATE LOT, BOAT DOCKAGE, GREAT VIEWS, FISHING & SCOLLOPING FROM DOCK, FREE KAYAKS & L.D. PHONE, EXPANDED CABLE AND WIFI.

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only:

            Plenty of room with chairs and tables to smoke outside with view of bay and sounds of waves crashing from gulf....moreless

          • Children Welcome:

            Fantastic opportunity for children to play in user-friendly bay. Shallow and lots of sea life!...moreless

          • Pets Considered:

            large decks front and rear for people and pets....moreless

          Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Ice Maker
          • Microwave
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher

          Amenities

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

            Trailer parking at end of turn around, lined with rocks in front of pilings....moreless

          • Covered Parking:

            Motion sentive light for under home parking and rear stairs....moreless

          • Linens Provided
          • Air Conditioning
          • Parking Off Street

          Other Amenities

              • Directly on open water of St. Joe Bay and across from Gulf beach park access, Two Palms county Park with 24/7 access. (BBQ grills, shelters and childrens play area). FREE KAYAKS under screen house. Boat dockage and trailer parking. Wetland walk-over to bay beach. 1/6th mile north from "The Trading Post" general store. Close to the St. Joe golf corse (apx. 10 mi.)...moreless

              Entertainment

              • Stereo
              • CD Player
              • DVD Player
              • VCR

              Communications

              • Mobile Phone:

                If you have reception issues the rear deck and screen house are the best ....moreless

              • Wireless Internet:

                Free DSL and wifi, even in the screen house with some computers....moreless

              • Free Long Distance

              Outdoor Features

              • Gazebo:

                It has water, power, table and chairs, Hammock, double sink, blender, kayaks, fish cleaning sink, bench and coffee table on the dock....moreless

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

              • Water View:

                Bay view and access to bay and 500 ft. dock with stairs to water. Boat access also available, shallow draft. Dock is private for this home only....moreless

              • Waterfront:

                Apx. 300 ft to St. Joe Bay. property goes all the way to the water, and a 500 ft dock on the bay with access to the water and boat docking. ...moreless

              Activities

              • Sailing
              • Cycling
              • Jet Skiing
              • Swimming
              • Water Skiing
              • Hunting
              • Fishing
              • Golf
              • Hiking
              • Boating
              • Shelling
              • Restaurants
              • Horseback Riding
              • Snorkeling/Diving
              • Kayaking
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Sledding

              Other Activities

                  • Fires on the beach, Golf cart rentals for the beach and state park, fishing, scalloping and crabing off of the dock and kayaks. Driving on the beach is permited with a 50.00 County permit. Horse riding rentals on the beach. Boat rentals at the Port St. Joe Marina and dockage on the dock at the home....moreless
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Fans in FL

                    Fans in FL

                    • Guest Beck
                    • Date of stay 11/02/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/22/13
                    Well, it has taken quite a while to get my review in, but that is largely because we've stayed at this place several times, and it is tough to come up with new & interesting ways to say that it is THE BOMB! I love it, my husband loves it, and our dog loves it! If you appreciate privacy and nature (and believe me, as a native Floridian, I can tell you that neither is easy to come by on the coast of FL), this is the place for you. Owner, Dave, is super-nice & just as laid back as his rental home. Oh, and though it is not exclusive to this rental, fantastic seafood abounds. Can’t wait for our next visit!

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  • My family and I loved it!

                    My family and I loved it!

                    • Guest Anonymous
                    • Date of stay 05/04/13
                    • Review Submitted 05/14/13
                    My family and I stayed for a week and didn't want to go back home. If you like privacy this is the place to be. Fishing was good and we loved the kayaks! We had been to The Cape several times but never stayed on the bay. It was the best experience we've had since going to the Cape.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                  • Friends from Bell Buckle, TN

                    Friends from Bell Buckle, TN

                    • Guest Blessed
                    • Date of stay 03/29/13
                    • Review Submitted 04/09/13
                    We had a wonderful time. Very nice weather. Very nice area. Peaceful, and I did not want to leave. This is a great rental, best of both...beach/bay. If beach surf was too rough, then we played in bay. The house is nice. Pictures show a "newer house" than actuality. Only reason for four stars...tired wicker furniture, master bedroom mattress hurt our backs, coffee maker old and needs replaced, empty laundry detergent bottle, empty dishwasher bottle, no garbage bags, and water from faucets is salty. WE TOTALLY ENJOYED OURSELVES!! I do not think we will return to this rental due to price, but OWNER IS GREAT, and allowed us to pay in three installments prior to stay. Thank You...we could not ask for a more peaceful and safe area. Locals great also.Very helpful. Check out St.Patricks seafood market for best deals on fresh seafood. Across from Post Office

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  • Peaceful Natural Setting

                    Peaceful Natural Setting

                    • Guest KayMaeS
                    • Date of stay 10/20/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/29/12
                    We loved the beauty of the natural setting of Amelia by the Bay. This was our 2nd trip to Cape San Blas and both times have chosen to stay on the bay side for this very reason. Our two dogs frolicked almost as much there as they did at the beach. I spent a couple of afternoons reading (and napping) on the hammock in the screened in room down by the bay. I will say that is the LONGEST pier I have ever seen and it took me a while getting used to walking the distance with no railings (even though the bay is very shallow)! We walked to the beach every day-- cutting through a residential neighborhood (hope that was okay) and rode bikes a lot on the bike paths up and down the cape. As for the house itself: the bed in the master BR was very comfortable but I wish the LR furniture was more "loungeable" (if that's a word). I can't imagine where others would sit if there had been more than the two of us (it's a 3 BR house).... and it would've been great to have a lounge chair on one of the decks, as well (several of the plastic chairs are broken)... other than that, loved our vacation. Thanks.

                    Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  • Fall Break

                    Fall Break

                    • Guest Matt
                    • Date of stay 10/13/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/29/12
                    We had an awesome Fall Break week at Amelia by the Bay. The dock worked great for our boat (18 foot G-W), and the fishing was very good...trout, flounder and sea bass. My kids enjoyed campfires on the bay side as well as at the beach. The house was clean and well-appointed. The private location is rare and appreciated! It was a short walk to the beach....water was still warm enough. We couldn't have asked for a better property or a better week for our family....we will be back.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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                  • Just Amazing!

                    Just Amazing!

                    • Guest Mike
                    • Date of stay 08/05/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/26/12
                    We stayed here for one week this year, after several previous vacations in the area. The house and dock make for an incredible experience and the owners are so nice. One night the water was actually glowing with phosphorescence and without the dock we would never have had such an amazing swim. Beach access was easy and there is no question in my mind that bayside beats out beachfront. My one issue that the kayaks were not fully equipped with decent oars and there were two not three, but the owner assured me he would address that issue. So if kayaks are important just ask and I'm sure he will accommodate. Just loved the house. We have spent a lot of time in the area and this was the best.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  • Relaxing and fun quiet nature retreat

                    Relaxing and fun quiet nature retreat

                    • Guest Anonymous
                    • Date of stay 03/24/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/16/12
                    We will definitely return to this rental. The home sits on a large piece of property, so you avoid having neighbors, and instead immerse yourself in the natural setting. The house was clean. I was initially worried because the property is listed as pet friendly, and we do not have a dog. Sometimes, these rentals are a bit too dog friendly at the expense of the people. This was not the case here. Everything was clean and comfortable. We did bring our flats boat, which worked fine with the dock, but deep draft vessels may have an issue because the tidal fluctuation combined with wind effects can result in low water (less than 1 foot). As I said, we had no problem, and this was perfect for us and our daughter to explore the aquarium clear waters of St. Joe Bay. We saw bald eagles, woodpeckers, cardinals, and more every day. We also spotted ducks and loons while we were fishing. Our daughter even earned a design your own marine biology girl scout badge during our stay. Sea urchins, starfish, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, tulip snails, lightning whelks, crown conchs, stingrays, sharks, seaturtles, sand dollars, blue crabs, ..... It was great. This was probably our 5th trip to this area, but our first time at this property. My only hesitation in writing this review is that it may encourage more people to visit making it harder for me to get the dates I want! The property managers were attentive as well. We had to call them due to smoke detectors beeping and they came and happily fixed the problem for us. As I said, we will be back. FYI for other visitors - the best grocery store is the Piggly Wiggly in Port St. Joe. On the cape, the Trading Post has quick essentials, good ice cream and pizza. In Appalachicola, our favorite restaurant was the Owl Cafe.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Highly recommend! Great place for a large family!

                    Highly recommend! Great place for a large family!

                    • Guest Erin
                    • Date of stay 03/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/11/12
                    Amelia by the Bay was a great location for our family vacation. We had never been to the Cape and were looking for something relaxing. We found a second home at Amelia. Here you have the best of both worlds. My father-in-law and brother-in-law enjoyed being able to finish in the bay, while the rest of us were across the road at the beach. This was our first family vacation with our 9 month old daughter. She loved playing in the sand at the beach and lounging in her float in the warmer bay water while we snorkeled around her. While the baby took a nap with grandma in the hammock in the convenient, screened-in pavilion, we were able to kayak further out and snorkel in the knee deep water. After making the 6 hour drive home, I quickly realized I had left my makeup bag in the master bathroom. My husband quickly called the owner to ask if he could pay him to ship it back. The owner had already packaged and shipped my makeup bag before we had even made it home. I was truly thankful for his generosity. We have already started checking our calendars for a Spring Break trip next year back at Amelia by the Bay.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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                  • Beck

                    Beck

                    • Guest Beck
                    • Date of stay 11/10/11
                    • Review Submitted 12/05/11
                    My husband, dog, and I have stayed at Amelia by the Bay a few times now, and love it. It is always clean & well-stocked, and the owner is very helpful & easy to work with. Being native Floridians, we both love the real Florida bay setting with the pines and palmettos. The screen room on the bay is our favorite. We can watch the dog play in the water while drinking beer & listening to reggae from the comfort of the hammock in the screen room. There are not many places left in Florida where you can expect this much privacy on the water. It is a true gem. There included kayaks are a very nice treat. We can't wait to go back again!!

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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                  • Fabulous vacation rental for whole family

                    Fabulous vacation rental for whole family

                    • Guest Sophia
                    • Date of stay 11/09/11
                    • Review Submitted 11/20/11
                    This is a great place to vacation with your family and pets. It is private with easy access to both the bay and the beach. I'm quite picky so I was very happy to find the place very clean, the linens new, and for a vacation rental the kitchen well-organized. (I understood why when INSTEAD of a threat of incurring extra charges for not unpacking the dishwasher, the instructions requested that when you leave, "turn on the dishwasher -- no need to unload the dishes -- we will do that for you." I liked the fish cleaning sink on the dock and the fact that the "screen room," which overlooks the bay, has water and electric,

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

                   
                  Rental basis: Per property
                  Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                  Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                  Base Rate
                  7 night min stay

                  $1395
                  HOLIDAY'S
                  May 24 - Jan 1, 2014
                  222 night min stay

                  $2500
                  flat fee
                  SUMMER
                  Jun 1 - Sep 28
                  7 night min stay

                  $2095
                  FALL
                  Sep 29 - Oct 31
                  7 night min stay

                  $1495
                  WINTER
                  Nov 1 - Feb 28
                  7 night min stay

                  $895 $1995
                  SPRING
                  May 1 - May 31
                  7 night min stay

                  $1795
                  * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                  Fees:

                  • Pet Fee: $100 + tax
                  • Tax Rate 11%

                  Cancellation policy:

                  100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.


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                  Location

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                    Beach Park w/ Shelter View on map

                    A short walk down the bike path or 30 sec drive to Two Palms Park with large covered decks with large tables, grills, play equipment. Unrestricted with lots of parking and handicap access.

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                    St. Joe State Park View on map

                    About 2 1/2 miles from Amelia by the Bay. It has a double boat ramp with ample parking, fish cleaning sink, a small aquatic museum, a boat basin, and a nice strip of beach. The bike path goes right into the park roads, making biking to the park even more fun and very safe for all ages.

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                    Tradin Post Store View on map

                    Just 1/6 th of a mile down the road or bike path. A general store with some of everything. With new owners that are very nice and helpful the prices are very reasonable with a great selection. Even steaks, fresh produce, liquor, beer and wine, hardware, oyster knives, fire wood, what more do you need !!!

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                    Light House View on map

                    A bike ride or a short drive. Like you were going off of the cape a bit past the rocks. A great place to picnic or go for adventure, climb to the top or fish or relax.

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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2000

                  About the owner: We moved to the Cape in 1999, when our daughter was 2. We love the water and especially St. Joseph Bay. It is one of very few bays of this size in the country that does not have a river run into it (brackish water). We love kayaking, boating, skiing, and the clear skies at night. Our dog especially loves kayaking and whines endlessly, should go without her. We lived on the Cape for 3 years and eventually resettled in South Florida. But the Cape will always be home to us - there is no other place like it. If you've been there, you know. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. We have put lots of TLC in Amelia by the Bay and hope you'll give it a try.

                  Why the Owner Chose Other Cape San Blas Properties:
                  We originally started visiting the Cape in 1997 and moved there in 1999. We visit the Cape as often as we can and still find it just as wonderful as it was 10 years ago.

                  The Unique Benefits at this House:
                  Very Private, fishing off of the dock, kayaking and scolloping in the bay. Fires on the beach, the kids beach next to the screen house.


                  Contact us

                  • Primary: +1 561-339-3938
                  • Secondary: +1 561-575-4413

                   

                  Photos

                  • Screened Pavillion overlooking St. Joseph's Bay

                    Screened Pavillion overlooking St. Joseph's Bay

                  • View from screened pavillion - watch kids play in water or on sandy beach

                    View from screened pavillion - watch kids play in water or on sandy beach

                  • Our daughter learned so much about sea life here

                    Our daughter learned so much about sea life here

                  • Very private rear deck of house looking out to woods and St. Joseph Bay

                    Very private rear deck of house looking out to woods and St. Joseph Bay

                  • Newly renovated kitchen

                    Newly renovated kitchen

                  • Dining room

                    Dining room

                  • Queen Guest Room

                    Queen Guest Room

                  • Our own beach on the bay - children of all ages will enjoy playing in the sand

                    Our own beach on the bay - children of all ages will enjoy playing in the sand

                  • Keep your boat in the water and the whole family busy with easy water access

                    Keep your boat in the water and the whole family busy with easy water access

                  • Inside Paviillion  - hammock, blender, view.  RELAX...

                    Inside Paviillion - hammock, blender, view. RELAX...

                  • Front of house - Privacy Galore - no houses close by!

                    Front of house - Privacy Galore - no houses close by!

                  • Great room with bar overlooking kitchen and new flat screen

                    Great room with bar overlooking kitchen and new flat screen

                  • Alternate view of Great Room

                    Alternate view of Great Room

                  • Master Bedroom

                    Master Bedroom

                  • Twin Guest Room

                    Twin Guest Room

                  • Beach at Cape San Blas - steps away from Amelia by the Bay

                    Beach at Cape San Blas - steps away from Amelia by the Bay

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #125881

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