The back of the house faces the beach and ideal for day and night time activity!
Location: Private Homes, Cape San Blas, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (One hour S/E of Panama City Airport; S/W of Tallahassee)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Beach, house, cape, sand, san, blast, blas, Florida, gulf, panhandle, pool, vacation, view, private, heated, pool, kids, spring, summer, water, FL, beautiful, large, clean
Call your friends and don't miss out on this private home that looks more like a private island paradise! The owner just finished a massive upgrade in the backyard that will make this house fill up fast (reservations begin 1/1/2012 for 2012 season).
The owner of Above & Beyond just is now accepting reservations for 2012 as this is one of the most sought after homes on Cape San Blas Beach. What a great place to hang our in your own Oasis at the beach and private pool with over 30 palm trees around this exceptional home. If you're a Jimmy Buffet fan, this is YOUR kind of house! Tastefully decorated and a true island paradise!
This one of a kind house is strictly non-smoking and no pets! Above & Beyond is luxuriously-appointed beach home has breathtaking views and is the closest house to the white sand private beach with a pool on the whole peninsula. Features include: professionally decorated interior, professionally manicured landscaping with 40+ beautiful palm trees around Gulf-side pool and property, THREE spacious MASTER SUITES, a kids' bedroom, a bahamian style tiki bar lined in 100 year old cypress harvested from a river bottom in Florida specifically for this house, WONDERFUL outdoor hot/cold private shower, direct beach access via private crush-shelled 20yd walkway onto the beach, and a large family room with large TV and DVD player. Also Free Domestic Long Distance & Internet Access!!
This home is beautiful and has not EVER been damaged by weather! Cape San Blas, located on the beautiful, pristine ST JOE PENINSULA, which has been named America's number one ranked beach in the USA. Your beach, right beyond the private pool, has beautiful white sand and emerald-green water, and you can have a campfire on the beach or fish right in front of Above and Beyond! The Park offers nature trails, scalloping, fishing, wildlife viewing, canoeing, horseback riding, kayaking, snorkling, biking, boating, and many other activities. A new bike trail was completed that starts at this house and takes you to the state park. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of "The Forgotten Coast", truly one of the last unspoiled areas of Florida's Panhandle. Cape San Blas has relatively little development...no high-rise development, no congestion and no fighting for position on the beach, as the beaches are sparsely populated even during peak season.
Visit nearby historic Apalachicola and Port Saint Joe for fine seafood & dining, antiques, market shopping, boutiques, quaint shops, home tours, fishing charters and other activities. Golf is a few minutes away in Port St. Joe. If it's nightlife you want, Mexico Beach is only 20 minutes away, and a day trip to Panama City is only 45 minutes away! Kids love exploring the beach that is over 12 miles long!
For several families vacationing together, other adjacent homes are available for rental as well. Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed. All 3 master bedrooms have no adjoining walls to other suites to maintain maximum privacy, all have private full baths, and all have private covered verandas overlooking the beach and pool (no others have this on the whole cape!). The 4th bedroom is set up for kids, and has a trundle bed under the bunks so there is plenty of room for 4 kids.
Here's our one piece of advice (even if you don't get this house this year because it rents every week every Summer). Don't wait and get stuck in a home that is less than advertised. Above and Beyond is one of the most sought after houses on the cape because of the location and layout, and owners limit the number rentals each year. This house is certifiably beautiful but there are others out there that have old photos and the house is not well kept.
If you are looking for a truly beautiful home we would suggest moving quickly because it will rent quickly for Spring and Summer. It sits right in the middle of America's #1 Beach!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : There is ample space to park under the carport the opens to the pool and screen porch
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is plenty of room to park a boat in front of the house if you bring one with you, and two marina's just a few miles away to launch in the bay - to get to bay or beach
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Music Library : There is a stereo on the main level that will accept an ipod
- Private Pool : Don't forget the outside shower! It's a dream. Also just added is a new TIKI BAR....great place to hang out by the pool and enjoy the tropical breeze in your own oasis just step from the best beach in the US
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : This is a unique piece of art enjoyed by all of the guests. It's steps from the Tiki Bar and pool, and the BBQ is a one of a kind! You'll jump to be the one who cooks shrimp!
- Deck/Patio : You can see the beach and pool from all decks and bedrooms with the exception of the kids room
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View : You can see the beach from all of the bedrooms except the kids room. All have private decks too!
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet : Wireless internet is installed and up and running.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless internet is installed and up and running.
- Other Amenities
- Private Gulf-side Pool, Dune Walkover for Direct Access to Beach, 3 ofthe 4 bedrooms are consider masters with their own balcony and bathroom. Screened Patio Area, Cable TV's (4), CD/DVD Player, Non-Smoking Environment, Professionally Managed by Area's Largest and Most Respected Management Companies (complete with maintenance and housekeeping staff), Pool has outside shower and adjacent screened room with patio table and chairs, Screened room has Gulf view, with two sliding screen doors opening directly to pool deck area
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No PETS whatsoever....it's a clean house!
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 18 years old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Motor Boating, Canoeing, Building sand castles with your kids, sunbathing by the pool or beach, dolphin watching, new bike trail begins right by home and continues to St Joe Park.(rentals available at BP station) etc
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates: Book Before March 1st for Spring and Summer Special - $3,250 / week
After March 1, full rate of $3,900 per week will apply for Spring and Summer
- Add only cleaning of $175
Email for reservation form to secure your vacation now!
Above and Beyond rents virtually every week it is made avaialable in Spring/Summer
Nightly rental is $464 and available certain times of the year
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
The owners of Above & Beyond live in Atlanta and enjoy time at the pool, the lake, and have a 16 year old high school daughter.
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
One walk down the beach and you'll understand the Cape. It's quiet, beautiful, and unspoiled like so many beaches that have become tourist traps. The few people you do see will say hello if you address them, or allow you your private walk. It's an ideal place to relax, get some sun, and connect with people who are lucky enough to come with you.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The beach was named the #1 beach in the country a few years ago, and has since undergone a beach restoration. There are dolphin pods with as many as 200, sea turtles hatch on the beach (you'll see their nests), the fishing is great, and the water is emerald green because of the sugar white sand.
Property Photos
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- The back of the house faces the beach and ideal for day and night time activity! - Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- The house has private decks on each bedroom and a huge central deck over pool - Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- Cypress Tiki Bar - just add a favorite beverage and friends - Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- View of the new pool area with Tiki Bar...more photos soon but it's amazing!!
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- No Shoes Requirred for BBQs - this photo taken during bar constuction
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- Theres an incredible and private outdoor shower by the pool and tiki bar!!!
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- Bahama style decor inside the house for when you come from the beach and pool
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- Master #1 King Tommy Bahama decor and private bath and deck
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- Master #2 with private deck and bath too - no bedrooms have adjoining walls!
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- Master #3 is a queen with a private deck and bath as well.
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- View from balcony - every bedroom you can watch and hear the waves break!
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- Yes, this is actually a picture of our kids on New Years Eve...great sunsets!
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- The beach at our house is white sand and green water! Dolfins are there often
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- Aerial shot of the cape...we're about half way out on the right side!
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- Walk across the back yard and over the beach walk over - a 30 second commute!!
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- There are 26 palms around the house, and you can watch the waves from the decks
Traveler Reviews (2)
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Guest: cynthia h
(eau claire, wi)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/15/11
We stayed at this beach home Mar 19 to 26, 2011 and were thrilled about the location and accomodations. The place is stunning and spacious and has a lot to offer. I always worry about the cleanliness and this place was super clean and updated. This beach is one of the best. The swimming was excellent and it is very close to some small grocery stores so we did not need to go far for food and sunscreen. The owners were very quick to respond to any of our questions and were very helpful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
I Love this House
Guest: Summer Family
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
We just rented this house again for 2011 after staying in it last Summer. Our family has been to the Cape for years and other houses were a total disappointment compared to this one. It's beautiful and the pool is wonderful that close to the beach!!!!!! Our kids were back and forth from beach to pool 20 times a day and they got to fish on the beach and have a few fires at night right behind the house. I"m going to rent it for a girls trip in October too
Owner response:We are so glad to have you back! Thank you for the kind words. We have had the whole house painted since you were here last year, and as always I am planning a few upgrades. Have a great trip!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
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