Front (beach side) with screened porch, sun deck & great views of the Gulf!
Location: Cape San Blas, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (1.5 mi.-Cape San Blas,48 mi.-Panama City,18 mi.-Apalachicola) View Map
Accommodations: Single Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
"Looney Dunes" is a custom-built, Key West-style beach home that has RELAX written all over it! This first-tier home is only about 100 steps to the beautiful, white, sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico. With its 3 separate sleeping areas, 2 & 1/2 baths, screened porch and sundeck, our whimsically-decorated home can easily accommodate a family or small group... but is still small enough for couples on a romantic getaway!!
We also try to simplify what you need to pack by providing all your linens, including beach towels, as well as a starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, and detergents. There are also a lot of the basics in our pantry such as many spices and condiments.
For your convenience, we maintain an ample supply of beach chairs, rafts, beach toys and a beach cart! We even have a kayak with paddles!
You can enjoy the sweeping Gulf views and spectacular sunsets from the living room, kitchen, dining room, loft, sun deck and screened porch. As you stroll along the quiet beach, you can find a variety of seashells to collect or just enjoy watching the dolphins swimming by or eagles and osprey scouting for prey. Of course, swimming, sunbathing or fishing in the surf are always a lot of fun.
Our neighborhood is extremely quiet and friendly, with no thru traffic - a great place for families with children, or for anyone who just wants to get away from it all!
Money Bayou is just a short walk down the beach where you can catch blue crabs, throw your cast net or put in your kayak to explore the winding waterway. Scalloping in nearby St. Joe Bay is also a lot of fun during the summer scallop season. These sweet, tender delicacies are a favorite for dinner or can be frozen to be enjoyed later when you return home. In addition, nearby Indian Pass is famous for its delicious oysters!
FLOOR PLAN:
The GROUND LEVEL has a bedroom with a full bed and a private 1/2 bath which is perfect for the mother-in-law or a guest couple. The garage is also on this level and contains the washer & dryer as well as a plentiful supply of beach chairs, rafts and beach toys for your convenience. There is also a hot/cold outdoor shower conveniently located on the ground-level deck.
The MAIN LEVEL has gleaming heart pine floors throughout. It contains the kitchen with breakfast bar, dining nook and living room that open to the screened porch with pub-height table and chairs that make it easy to dine "al fresco" while enjoying the view. In addition, the inside dining area has a very comfortable window seat perfect for afternoon naps or reading a book from our collection. The Master Bedroom, with queen bed, is also located on this level and has a private full bath. The second full bath is also on this level.
The LOFT, which serves as the third bedroom, has two twin beds with built-in drawers. It is perfect for kids/teenagers or friends. It also has a large open area that provides plenty of extra room for play.
The house has WiFi and all the bedrooms and the loft have their own TVs with DVD players. There is also a TV, DVD player and CD player in the living room. The outdoor speakers allow you to enjoy your music while dining on the screened porch or lounging on the sundeck.
Our area is reminiscent of "Old Florida." There are no tall condos or hotels anywhere near by! Our beaches are very quiet and peaceful, and in the off-season, in particular, you will rarely encounter anyone as you stroll quietly along the beach!
Our house is located just 1.5 mi. from Cape San Blas - which has been rated in the top five of the best beaches in the United States. Port St. Joe is only 10 minutes to the west, where you can stock up on all of the provisions you'll need. If you're not in the mood to cook, there are a number of great, local restaurants and night spots nearby. A golf course is only a few miles away and there are 4 separate boat ramps within 15 miles.
Just 20 minutes to the east is the historic and quaint fishing town of Apalachicola. Here you will find some great shopping as well as many wonderful restaurants and night spots. In addition, you can just walk along the boardwalk and see what catch the fishing boats have brought in for the day.
We invite you to stay at "Looney Dunes" to relax and enjoy "Old Florida."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 1 1/2 Car Garage
- Off Street Parking: Room for 2 cars, if more space is needed, please let us know in advance
- Beds
- Queen Bed: In Master Bedroom
- Double Bed: In Downstairs Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In Sleeping Loft
- Convertible Bed: there is an inflatable mattress or pallet that can be used in the loft
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD (4)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: pantry in kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: blender, coffee maker,toaster, etc
- Refrigerator: side by side w/ ice & water thru the door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: heavy-duty stainless steel stationary grill
- Deck/Patio: sun deck, screened porch and covered patio, hot & cold outdoor shower, fish-cleaning station
- View/Location
- Beach View: Our home is only one house from the beach. It's just a quick walk 'til you're on the white sand!
- Ocean View: The Gulf views from the home are beautiful, not to mention the spectacular sunsets.
- Communications
- Telephone: telephone has answering system, but there is no long distance service-you may want to bring a calling card
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor Shower with hot & cold water, outdoor fish-cleaning table, outdoor speakers
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters under the age of 25 must be accompanied by an parent/guardian
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring (Mar 01-May 23) ...................... $1225/week, $204/night
Summer (May 24-Aug 15) .......................$1390/week, $231/night
Late Summer (Aug 16-Sep 12) ..................$1225/week, $204/night
Fall (Sep 13-Nov 21) (3-nite min).............$1090/week, $182/night
Winter (Nov 29-Feb 28 (3-nite min)............$ 990/week, $165/night
Thanksgiving (Nov 22-Nov 28) & Christmas (Dec 20-Dec 26) .. $1225/week
Call for winter mo. rates,add $100 cleaning and 11% tax, $500 refundable deposit
Sun to Sun rental preferred during summer, 11:00 am check out, 4:00 p.m. check in
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
"Looney Dunes" 1st-Tier, 100 Steps to Beach, Screen Porch,Wifi
Year Purchased: 2004
The Unique Benefits at this Single Family House
Because Looney Dunes is our own home, we keep many items there that you might not find in other homes that we hope will help simplify your vacation preparations as well as give you a better value. Our rates include many extra items...such as linens, towels, beach towels, chairs,
rafts, beach toys and a beach cart, just to name a few!(We even have a kayak with paddles available!)
In addition, we also include a starter supply of paper towels and toilet paper, bath
soap, detergents, among other items.
The closest restaurant is about a mile away. It is the Indian Pass Raw Bar and is famous for its oysters and other seafood (as well as for its VERY casual atmosphere.. it is a DEFINITE local culture experience you should try!) There are a few other restaurants that are fairly nearby, however, if you want even MORE shopping and restaurants-besides those that are nearby- there are a number to choose from in Port St. Joe (9 miles west) and Apalachicola (19 miles east), Mexico Beach (20 miles west) and Panama City (48 miles west).
Owner's Map of Cape San Blas
Tom and I have been married for more than 23 years and have two teenage girls. We live in nearby Tallahassee about 100 miles away. We love this area and enjoy playing on the beach, scalloping, kayaking, castnetting, crabbing and taking the boat out in the Gulf or up the river.
Most of all, it is just a great place to relax! We love dining on our screened porch while enjoying the view (and sounds!) of the Gulf.
We would love for you to enjoy this wonderful slice of heaven.
Property Photos
- Front (beach side) with screened porch, sun deck & great views of the Gulf! - Cape San Blas Vacation House near Fishing
- Kitchen with eat-in bar, pantry, side-by-side fridge & spiral up to loft - Cape San Blas Vacation House near Fishing
- The Living Room opens to the screened porch & has great views of the Gulf! - Cape San Blas Vacation House near Fishing
- Dining room nook with window seat and more great views of the Gulf!
- The Master Bedroom has a queen bed and a private full bath
- The ground floor bedroom has a full bed and a private half bath
- The Sleeping Loft has 2 twin beds and a large open area for play
- Open play area in loft has a TV with DVD player
- view from loft looking south at the sundeck and Gulf
- View from the screened porch looking to the west at the Gulf
- Beach chairs, rafts, carts & more are supplied for your convenience!
- Using the outdoor shower is a MUST!
- View from our living room, dining room and decks, looking south at the Gulf
- View of the convenient beach access to the east from our sun deck
- View of Looney Dunes (one on far right) from the beach
- Sunset from our living room and decks, looking west
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