Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fun times for dog and family

Guest: Atlanta Beach Bums (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

Had a great time at Amazing Grace! Really, the photos don't do it justice -- the place is really quite large, and the deck is fantastic and huge! Our dog loves Cape San Blas and can't wait to come back. Bob couldn't have been friendlier or more responsive, and he refunded our deposit very quickly. Remember to bring bottled water -- the tap water at the beach is not very pleasant!

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

WHAT A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK!!

Guest: JERYLA (TN)
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH WAS ALL OURS AT SPRING BREAK AND THE HOUSE WAS THE PERFECT LOCATION--AN EASY WALK TO THE BOARDWALK WITH THE KIDS AND THE DOG AND WE ENJOYED SITTING ON THE DECK IN THE AFTERNOONS. THE HOUSE HAS ALL YOU NEED TO STAY COMFORTABLY (WOULD LOVE TO MOVE RIGHT IN)...VERY COMFORTABLE BEDS, PLENTY OF DISHES AND UTENSILS, WASHER/DRYER. THE OWNER IS VERY KIND AND EASY TO RENT FROM. WE HAVE BEEN HOME 4 DAYS AND ARE READY TO RETURN FOR OUR NEXT TRIP. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOUSE WITH US.

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

Super family time at Amazing Grace!

Guest: K9trainer74 (Wentzville, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

After reviewing many houses on VRBO in Cape San Blas, we settled on Bob's place Amazing Grace. We settled on it mostly because of how friendly, and super responsive Bob was before even getting our booking. He was always available to answer any questions before and after our stay in his home. The home is very nicely decorated and well equipped. We had a blast and would recommend Cape San Blas to anyone or any family looking for a quiet beach vacation. The most popular activity we did was catching blue crabs by the bridge in Port St. Joe. We just used a inexpensive nylon crab net we got from the bait shop in Port St. Joe with a chicken back inside of it. Threw the net in the water for a few minutes and when we pulled it out, there was almost always a crab in it. They make for awesome eating and my kiddos loved catching and eating them. We also went on a fishing boat in the bay with Doghouse Charter's Kenny. What a great time and a great company. This house is located in a private area by a few other houses and we also got to meet some of the families around us. It is a very quiet, out of tourist's way area, and we highly recommend not only Amazing Grace, but Cape San Blas in general! Thanks so much Bob!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Spacious and inviting.

Guest: Pam (tallahassee, fl, usa)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at "Grace" and smiled at God's leading us to a 2-night rental called 'Amazing Grace' at a time when my family needed it! As you probably know, it is very difficult to find a 2-night rental yet Bob worked it out for us. We arrived after 9 pm Saturday and my husband and I left at 10 pm Sunday night. Our son and family were able to stay until Monday morning. We had a full day on the beach Sunday. Even the 20 minute rain didn't deter us! Enjoyed dinner at Sunset Coastal Grill Sunday in Port St Joe. Amazing Grace's interior is spacious and inviting. We enjoyed the large deck, too. Our 3 year old grandson loved the VHS/DVD selection. The owners truly provide their guests with lots to enjoy in this serene setting. Thank you for opening your beach home to us.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Easter Week at Grace

Guest: April (Waukesha, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

Our stay at Grace was amazing. The house and beach exceeded our expectations. Thank you Bob!

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

Spring Break in Cape San Blas

Guest: Cookies Trip (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

Thank you for a wonderful week at Cape San Blas. Even though the weather was not the best we were able to enjoy our visit and have wonderful accomodations. The home was wonderful upon arrival and made our stay very comfortable. The owner, Bob, is a wonderful person to deal with. He promptly replies to questions and is very helpful. The home is very spacious and bright. There are plenty of books and movies for the young ones, my daughter picked out her favorites for the week and was able to relax in her own bedroom. The kitchen is large and well equipped. There is a large dining table and the living room is very comfortable, we had friends over for cookouts and enjoyed the large deck as well as the large dining room table. Even though the weather did not always cooperate, our stay was enjoyable.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great rest and relaxation

Guest: JoMitch (Powder Springs, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/29/10

We stayed at Amazing Grace over the Thanksgiving holiday and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The house is clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly want. The area is remote and quite, which is exactly what we wanted. The view and beach are fantastic. People are friendly all over the area. I would definitely recommend Amazing Grace to all my family and friends looking for a quite place to get away from it all.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

what a treat

Guest: travelsforfun (Brewton,AL)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

What a wonderful experience! The owner was a treat to deal with, and the house was all that we expected. The view and the area were so nice and relaxing! I'm ready to go back.

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

Another stay in Paradise

Guest: Elaine & Mark (Alpharetta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

We have had several stays at Amazing Grace and have never been disappointed. It is nicely decorated, very clean and well equipped. The bedroom that we use is decorated in a cool beach cottage style and the bed is very comfortable. We like the partial open deck and the size is large enough and enclosed for our dog to rome freely while we relax, enjoy the view and have a bit of nibbles and/or a beverage of choice. We loved to take our coffee out in the mornings and watch the sun rise. And, there is no question that you will see the most beautiful sunsets ever. The little community is very well maintained and provides a feeling of safety and security. We have been at various times of the year, so it was nice to have the fireplace during the cooler times which adds to the ambiance. During our most recent visit, the weather was perfect and we were out everyday enjoying the most beautiful beach. We were practically the only ones out there. Then the occasional horses would pass by us which was very cool. We did some bike riding on the beach and there are areas that are totally secluded and I can’t imagine anything more beautiful. We can't go to Cape San Blas without having some oysters at the Indian Raw Bar. It's an old general store turned raw bar. Very casual dining where you even go up and get your own pitcher of beer. Lots of character. Bob is always accommodating with us and just a fantastic person. He’s very easy to work with and really wants you to have a great vacation and enjoyable stay at their beach house. You cannot go wrong by spending your beach vacation in Cape San Blass and staying at Amazing Grace. I can't wait until next time!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A perfect week

Guest: splee2you (Atlanta Ga)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

I stayed here with my family for a week in September. Cape San Blas is beautiful in the fall. The temperature is ideal. It's not too hot and not too cold. Every morning I walked out on the beach to watch the sun come up. What a way to start your day! The owner is a wonderful person to deal with. He promptly replies to questions and is very helpful. The home is exactly as described, more than we expected actually. It is very spacious and bright. There are plenty of books and movies for the young ones though my twins were usually too exhausted after playing in the waves all day to read and why watch TV when there is an amazing sandbar stretching out into the gulf just outside. The kitchen is large and well equipped. There is a large dining table and the living room is very comfortable. We are a small family but there is plenty of room here for a very large family to stay without feeling crowded. The bedrooms are open and bright. I loved sleeping with the window open to hear the surf. The smallest bedroom is very cute with twin beds perfect for small children. There is a lot of closet space in the bedrooms! The stairs to the upstairs bedrooms are a bit steep. If you have trouble climbing stairs this might not be the place for you. That is the only possible drawback I can think of. I am hoping to stay here again sometime this summer, perhaps with my brother and his family. Cape San Blas is a very special place. I vacationed here as a child with my extended family. Those were magical weeks each summer. Very little has changed there and it was such a joy to share this place with my children. I cannot think of a better rental to have done this in. Just perfect.

Owner response:Susan, Thank you so very much for the wonderful review. Like your family ours has fallen in love with Cape San Blas and the Port. St. Joe Peninsula. We believe it is a very special and magical place, perfect for those precious family memories. Please return to visit again, we love to rent to families that love our home and the Cape San Blas area. Peace and Love, Bob

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

Good Times

Guest: chbnash (Nahsville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

The house is very comfortable. The living space and bedrooms are spacious. We loved the people and all the friendly dogs. One neighbor had a little jack russel who knew to come up to our porch for some scratching. The beach is very pretty and natural. No high rises or gaudy gift shops.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Truly a beautiful beach house to enjoy the vacation you dream of

Guest: NeeNee & Poppy (New Port Richey, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We have just returned from our annual 4th of July vacation at "Amazing Grace". I would just like any reader of this review to know that if you are looking for a vacation beach house that has everything, you should book this house. First, it has the best view of the Gulf from the spacious deck than the adjacent houses. You can walk to the boardwalk in a minute and be on the beautiful pristine beach on the Gulf within 2-3 minutes. The area is just perfect for your pets, I walked our dog around the complex at least 2 times a day. Now about the house, the kitchen is fully equipped with all up to date appliances, more dishes than you can use, and a great ice maker in the fridge for cold drinks! The living room has a great TV and plenty of room to gather, very nice dining area as well. The bedrooms are all large enough and have 2 more TV's. All the linens are supplied and it is so peaceful at night, you truly get a good nights rest. Our family, daughter, her husband. grandkids, and both of us compliment the owners for keeping this home in great condition We have posted pictures on our Facebook account and our friends wish they could join us. As long as the home is available, we would never consider renting anywhere else.......it is the BEST!

Owner response:Thank you for the wonderful review - we are so thankful for your renting and taking such good care of the house.

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

Excellent value, nice views, spacious interior, quiet community, convenient beach access ...

Guest: Susie Sells Seashells (Cumming, Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/15/10

Our family has chosen Cape San Blas as the preferred site for our annual vacation for three years running and we are smitten with the peace and beauty of this "forgotten" destination. So, when the Gulf Oil disaster struck, we were determined to make the journey as soon as we could, and Grace was available and pet-friendly. Bob was very easy to work with. He is clearly a man of integrity ... honest, prompt and flexible, too. We were concerned that our visit might be ruined by the oil, but he reassured us that he would make everything right for us in the event that that should happen. He was VERY generous with his offer. I would recommend doing business with him to my closest friend. We found Grace to be more than everything we needed. It is spacious, quiet and well-appointed. It is steps to the beach and there is ample outdoor space for the dogs to be walked, too. The deck is large and we enjoyed many hours sitting outside watching the ocean and enjoying the breeze. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and the mattresses were quite comfortable, unlike the previous two places we had rented. The only negative that I can say about the place is that it is carpeted, which doesn't work well with pets frequenting the place (in my opinion). I am a clean freak and interior decorator, so I always leave a place nicer than when I found it, but there isn't much one can do about carpeting. Our dogs are housebroken and we crate them whenever we leave to go out. But not everyone is as conscientious about their pets. All this being said, we did have a wonderful week at Grace and would highly recommend it to others. If you are seeking a quiet retreat for a very good value, Grace is the place for you!

Owner response:Thank you Susie, we are happy you had a good time. Our family has found Cape San Blas to be a very magical and special place and we are always happy when other families "discover" the Joy's of the area.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Maas Family (Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

We had a great vacation at Amazing Grace. It's a very peaceful place; we enjoyed the many family games and puzzles in the house. Plenty of space for our family of 5 plus dog. Our youngest especially loved the sunny bedroom facing the beach, and claimed it as soon as she saw it. Thank you for all you've done to make it such a special place.

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Guest: Wisconsin Pete (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/28/09 Review Submitted: 11/28/09

The beach cottage is wonderful and Bob was great to work with. We would definitely return. We especially liked visiting Apalachicola and walking the beach.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

I stayed here for the first time in this area. I have been to Cape San Blas many times in the past. This house was by far one of the most pleasant! I would definitely stay here next time I visit there. As a matter of fact, I actually hope this house does not get too much exposure so that it gets too fully booked every season!

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Guest: Christie O'Bryant (Jackson,Ms)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

This beach house was everyhting i wanted. It was peaceful and beautiful. I loved the location and so did my dog.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

We had a very enjoyable time staying at Amazing Grace. The place was very comfortable and we virtually had the beach to ourselves during the week. It was all that it said it was and much more.

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Guest: Alicia & Jeff (West Grove, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

This was our first visit to the Port St. Joe area and we had a great time. The location was perfect for access to the beach or bay. We had a great time relaxing and watching the dogs chase the birds and gulls to exhaustion. Thanks again for the use of your house!

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Guest: Matt Rowe (Derwood Maryland)
Date of Stay: 03/24/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

This was our first time staying in this house and it was a very enjoyable experience. The beach was nice and quiet and the house was very comfortable for three adults a college student and a four year old. We like to kayak and this was a great location both from the beach near the house and nice locations in St Joe's bay and Indian Pass. We had a very peaceful relaxing stay and for once our lab-newfoundland mix was competely worn out everyday. Thanks

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Guest: Monica6 (Brandon, MS )
Date of Stay: 07/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

Thanks so much for such a great visit. The beach was wonderful, the house was great for our family of 4 people and 2 dogs. Look forward to visiting again in the future.

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Guest: Betty & Earl Coffey (New Port Richey, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

We have stayed at "Grace" for the past three years in July. We have made so many family memories. We have our Bassett Hound "Rosie" who although has a little problem on the stairs just loves the beach. This is truly a beautiful beach home to spend a great vacation, plus the owners have done an excellent job of supplying a lot of the neccessaties. It is by far the best place to stay for us.

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Guest: Sid & Les (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 06/21/08

This is our second time at the Amazing Grace and as always it met our expectations. We had a blast and the house was perfect. Looking forward to future stays there!!

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Guest: Monika and Ken (-)
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

This is our 2nd visit to this beach house and we loved it as much the 2nd time as we did the first time 2 years ago. Our 2 Golden Retrievers loved the almost private beach as much as we did. There is nothing better than a long walk on the beach with your dogs before breakfast. A great week and hopefully not our last visit to Cape San Blas and a house named Grace.

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Guest: Emily17 (TN)
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

If you are looking to get away from the hubbub, this is the perfect place. The beach is unspoiled and it is wonderful to be the only people in sight. We brought our two dogs, who frolicked in the waves and had a blast. At night, there are a million stars since there is absolutely no light pollution. Truly amazing. As far as beach vacations go, the serenity and seclusion of Sand Blas make us want to come back! Thanks!

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Guest: Scott Bowling (Brownsburg, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/18/08 Review Submitted: 04/18/08

We had an absolutely fabulous vacation here! We have two small kids, and this house was perfect for them because of all of the space and bathrooms. The property is almost as close to the beach as you can possibly get, so it was easy to go back to the house when an item was forgotten or a snack was needed for one of the kids. The beach itself was very uncrowded and beautiful. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves (quite a difference from our other beach experiences - Myrtle, etc.). This is a special place!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 05/29/07 Review Submitted: 05/28/07

Previous comments from 2006 include: "This week has truly been a gift for us. This house is aptly named; we felt blessed to be at the beach in your lovely home." "Now we understand why you choose to call this beautiful house "Amazing Grace". "Thank you, thank you, thank you. "Amazing Grace" is such a lovely beach. We enjoyed collecting sand dollars and sea shells, watching the birds and dolphin and relaxing in your peaceful and beautiful house." "This place is so undeveloped, un-crowded, unspoiled, and undiscovered. It is wonderful to be able to stroll the beach and be the only person in view, you feel like you own the world."

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