Location: Indian Pass, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Approx 1 hour from either Panama City or Tallahassee airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Beach House
The original "Gufenauf" name was for our boat, symbolizing our intentions -to goof off! We learned to do it so well, we extended the name to our house and invite you to enjoy your own goofin' off experience.
This Gulf Front home is located at Indian Pass in the heart of "Florida's Forgotten Coast". Indian Pass is one of the last beaches which still allows driving (with a permit purchased in St. Joe) and fires for wiener-roasts and s'mores. Because of the unique land/water interplay, the sky creates a planetarium affect, producing sunrises, sunsets and night skies that have to be seen to be believed.
Bring your boat, the driveway is accommodating and the public boat ramp leading to some of Florida's best fishing is only 3/4 mile east; but if you don't find our hidden grouper holes, just drive one mile west to the renowned Indian Pass Raw Bar, home to Apalachicola's finest oysters and seafood. Snorkeling and scalloping is available in St. Joe Bay, only a few miles further West. One-quarter mile from the boat ramp lies St. Vincent Island, a 12,358 acre uninhabited national wildlife refuge (a shuttle is available). Also within minutes is St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - A 2500 acre Park voted the top beach in America in 2002 and is constantly in the top 10.
No boat? Book your own diving or fishing charter with one of the many captains or just sit on the balcony, sipping your favorite beverage and watch the shrimp boats passing the "Gufenauf" on their way to deep waters.
Whether it’s fishing, crabbing, diving or metal detecting for the legendary pirates' treasure buried at Money Bayou, we hope you enjoy the magic of "Gufenauf".
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of parking for whatever.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen sofa - Queen Futon
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 32" HD Flatscreen
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : A short walk, approximately 150 feet and you're on the beach.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fish Cleaning Station, Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : There is smoking on the deck or downstairs.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring .. Feb 23-May 17 .. $845/week.
Summer .. May 18-Aug 15 .. $995/week.
Fall .... Aug 16-Nov 28 .. $745/week.
Winter .. Nov 29-Feb 22 .. $650/week .. $1500/month.
Daily - $150 with a 3 day Minimum
Plus 11% Sales/Bed tax and a $70 Cleaning fee
There is a Deposit Required to hold Reservation
The balance is due 2 weeks Prior to Arrival
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1987
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love it here because it's quite, safe, and secluded. We enjoy fishing off of the beach and crabbing with the kids, not to mention, the fresh seafood in the area. Mostly, we enjoy just kicking back, doing nothing, and working on our stress relief. We've had enough of the big city resort vacations.
This is a beautiful State park. There is a small entry fee, but well worth the money. Voted best beach in the US in 2002.
This island is 8 miles long and 2 miles wide and completely deserted. They will shuttle you over and pick you up. Great shelling
Owner's Map of Indian Pass
Although we live in Central Fl., we have been coming to Indian Pass for the past 30 years. At first we rented in the area and then in 1987 we bought the Gufenauf. To visit Indian Pass is like stepping back in time 50 years. We have been lucky enough to take our kids, grandkids and now our great grandkids to this magical place. It truly is the "Forgotten Coast" and hopefully will remain that way for many years to come.
Property Photos
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- Gufenauf - Indian Pass, Florida Vacation Rental
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- Driveway accommodates large boats - Indian Pass, Florida Vacation Rental
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- Fishing at it's finest - Indian Pass, Florida Vacation Rental
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- We fought - I won !
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- Aerial view of Indian Pass
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- Relax out of the sun--cool breeze provided by the ocean
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- Path to beach taken from the outside deck
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- Kitchen view from living room
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- Living room view from kitchen
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- Going up to loft, futon folds to queen size bed
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- Ocean view from loft
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- Great view of stars from here too
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- Ocean view bedroom
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- Second bedroom
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- The old fishin' pier
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- After a hard day of doing nothing
Traveler Reviews (14)
fishin' (not catching)
Guest: South Mississippi Travelers
(South , MS)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
My bride and I wanted to get away and do a little fishing in St. Vincent bay , so we hooked up the boat and headed to Gufenauf. Perfect place to accommodate our needs. plenty of parking for the boat , close to the boat ramp. The house was well stocked with linen and quiet convent . Plenty of dishes in kitchen to cook a little for ourselves. Owner was extremely nice. and his quick response to our offer on his place was our decision maker. . By the way - we didn't catch any fish....... (fishin' not catching). But our view was incredible !!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Heaven on earth
Guest: Linda
(Sylacauga Al)
Date of Stay: 09/12/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
I have just spent a week in heaven on earth. We fished, swam and saw where baby sea turtles crawled across the sand to the ocean. At night, we walked on the beach by the moonlight and sat by a campfire. Totally awesome.
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Great getaway
Guest: R & P
(Canton GA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
Loved, loved, loved our stay here. We aren't crowded beach people and this was the perfect place for us. We practically had the beach to ourselves and it was July. The house was the perfect size for us and it was very quiet all around us. I think we brought the rain with us though. We never got to see one of those spectacular sunsets. Guess we will just have to go back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.
Little Slice of Heaven on Earth!
Guest: Sherry
(Tyrone)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/09/11
We had the best vacation at Gufenauf and Indian Pass. It was our first trip to the area and we were amazed that on a holiday weekend we had the beach basically all to ourselves. Gufenauf was perfect for us. It was very accommodating with a dvd player, clean bath towels, a full kitchen, and outside shower for washing the sand off. From the house it is just a short walk down the path to the beautiful beach. We have found "our vacation spot" and can not wait till our next visit! Thanks Ralph for sharing your little slice of heaven with our family.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Had a fantastic time "Gufenauf"
Guest: Shannon
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/13/11
This house was fantastic! Ralph was very helpful to me, as I literally waited until 2 days before to book this vacation (Luckily he had availability still)! The house was clean, literally about 150 feet to an almost private beach and provided us a week of great sunsets from the porch. I will certainly be back again! While you're there, try out the little outdoor cafe at Triple Tails off of C30
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
October in Indian Pass
Guest: Linda
(Sylacauga Al)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/02/10
October is a beautiful time in Indian Pass. I reccommend that you visit this beautiful place. The beach was wonderful almost deserted. If you are looking for a out of the way place to relax, Goof off at the Gufenauf is the place for you. It was everything I thought it would be. I was very pleased with our stay at your place. My family loved it. I plan to visit again next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great place to stay.
Guest: Tracy & Cindy
(Nashville TN)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
This place was top notch. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. We have 2 young children and love the fact that you can walk the beach and find the most amazing shells because the beach is almost deserted. The best thing is to rent or bring a golf cart and tool up and down the beach - its so much fun and you can build so many memories with your family. Ralph called us each visit to make sure everything was okay. The place is clean, comfy and makes you feel at home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Steve and Teresa
(Tuscaloosa, Al.)
Date of Stay: 11/10/09
Review Submitted: 11/10/09
We really enjoyed our stay at Indian Pass and hope to return soon. The Gufenauf had everything we required and a great location. Something that made it really special was the owner, Ralph. He was helpful and concerned with our needs. In all my years of rentals he is the only owner who called and checked with us during our stay to insure everything was fine and we were having a good time. I highly recommend this rental. Thanks Ralph
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Guest: ANGEL8
(CARTERSVILLE, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/09
Review Submitted: 08/13/09
Ralph, First off I want to say thank you for being so awesomely patient with me and my forgetfulness. Second, I would like to let you know that we had an amazing time. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and accomplished our goal of relaxing. We were almost the only family on the beach. We walked it seemed like forever and never met another soul. The sand was so white and clean. On our third day there we saw 5 dolphins swimming only inches away from us. One of the dolphins even came up on the beach and jumped back into the water. My girls were overwhelmed with excitement. I have to say that we have been to the beach many times, but it has never been this relaxing. We sat on the beach for hours at dusk and my girls had so much fun they were sad to go. This was a very memorable vacation. Again, thank you for allowing us to spend the week in your beach house, we made memories that we will never forget. Hopefully, we will be back next year! Thank you! Angel Lee & family.
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Guest: Kevin and Amy1
(Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 05/17/09
Review Submitted: 05/17/09
We stayed at the Gufenauf at the end of April 2009, it was great. The beach was very private, we saw 10 people the whole time. The fishing was great and the community where the house was located was very quiet. The Gufenauf had everything we needed and was very nice. We had a wonderful time, we will be back. Thanks Ralph........................ Kevin And Amy
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