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Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning

Explore the area

Port St. Joe, FL

Place, Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
‪19 min walk‬
Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bay-side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Gulf-side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly

Welcome to Aqua Essence Unit 1, a charming beachfront getaway nestled within a triplex on the pristine shores of Cape San Blas, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This thoughtfully updated coastal gem combines modern convenience with the inviting warmth of seaside living.

The main level welcomes you with an inviting open-concept layout, featuring a newly remodeled kitchen equipped with cookware essentials to prepare your favorite meals. Relax in the spacious living area, complete with ample seating and stay connected with high-speed WiFi - a seamless blend of convenience and relaxation. The mail level includes a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and in-unit washer and dryer ensures ease for guests.

Ascend to the upper level, where two bedrooms await, perfect for recharging after a day of sun and sand. The gulf-front bedroom features a cozy queen bed and mesmerizing ocean views, offering the perfect backdrop for rejuvenation. Across the hall, the bayside bedroom offers a queen bed for a restful nights sleep. Located between the bedrooms is a second full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

Step outside onto your private oceanfront deck, complete with high-top dining table, where you can savor al fresco meals and marvel at uninteruppted, postcard-perfect sunsets. With private beach access just steps away, you'll have no trouble maximizing your time on the pristine white sand.

After a day on the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower before joining your neighboors in the shared outdoor space, complete with a firepit and barbecue grill. Spend your evenings swapping stories, roasting marshmallows, or savoring freshly grilled meals under a canopy of stars.

Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise, surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, emerald green waters, and protected wildlife habitats. It's common to spot deer, foxes, eagles, ospreys, sea turtles, and even the occasional black bear. Just minutes away, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 2,500 acres of unspoiled beauty within 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shorelines, plus a convenient boat tramp.

Aqua Essence Unit 1 offers the perfect combination of beachfront living, comfort, and charm - a place where you can create lasting memories with family and friends. Come experience the best of Cape San Blas!

*Please note number of pets at the time of booking. Pets are welcome once declared and pet fees have been paid.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Mexico Beach - 36 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬15 min drive
‪Scallop Republic - ‬8 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly on 1 Aug 2026 start from £228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pig Island and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020

Thanks for the feedback. We have scheduled the upstairs carpet to be replaced with engineered flooring in December.

Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

27 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aqua Essence Unit 1

Location can't be beat - beautiful beach front view! It was very clean, and for that we were very grateful! Reasons for 4 stars instead of 5 - property seems to be in 'transition'. Some things have been kept up/redone, but a few things have not. Towel bar in bath missing, shag carpet on stairs and other carpet upstairs not great. Chairs out front need new cushions and to be painted. With just these few tweaks, this could be an adorable rental!

Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2020

Thanks for the feedback. Reflooring in the upstairs and stairs of all three units is scheduled for December. New deck furniture has been on backorder since August, and we tightened the screw for the towel rack.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul M.

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Older unit in a great location

This is an older unit that could use some updating, but it was clean and in a great location at a descent price. The only complaint is that the living room furniture really needs to be replaced. The couch was broken and sunken in which made it uncomfortable. It's right on the beach with easy access and there are nice amenities sick as grills and picnic table. If they replaced the couch we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020

Thanks for the feedback. Couches and love seats for all three units were ordered weeks ago and expected delivery before Thanksgiving. We planned on replacing them sooner, but had a Cat 5 hurricane come through and replacing siding, windows, and stairs had a higher priority along with a very high out-of-pocket cost.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location. Beautiful views from the beachside deck. Sunsets were amazing! Nice to get a visit from the owner. We love San Blas.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

13 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing getaway

Clean and comfortable. Right on the beach. Unit could use a littleTLC but overall wonderful experience

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

15 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aqua Essence Unit 1

We loved our stay at Cape San Blas! Our unit was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with just about everything we could want. The beach was beautiful, and the weather was great! We will definitely come again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CINDY E.

19 May 2019

Excellence

Beautiful and very relaxing. Only improvement would be a not so soft mattress in the gulf side bedroom.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMY K.

4 Oct 2018

Amazing location and beautiful views

My family could not have asked for a more amazing week at the beach. Although the unit can use a little updating, it was very clean and comfortable. We sat on the porch every morning looking at the beautiful rainbows over the ocean while the dolphins played near the shore. The beach is just a few short steps from the unit, and is absolutely beautiful. We loved it so much that we already booked our next vacation at Aqua Essence.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa M.

26 Aug 2018

Week in San Blas

Great view. Right on beach. Vince very easy to work contact. Dog friendly. Even “poop” bags provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

Archival

8/10 Good

Beth V.

31 Jul 2017

Dog Friendly, Beach Front Townhouse

The very best things about Aque Essence 1 are Location, view, convenience, and dog friendly lodging. Just a short boardwalk to the white sand beaches and gentle gulf waves makes coming and going to the beach throughout the day a breeze. The porch is a fantastic substitute for the beach when running up for lunch or a break. The sunsets were quite the show as well. The dog friendly nature of Cape San Blas brought us back a second time. The unit has lots of natural light and a great view of the gulf when cooking dinner or just relaxing inside. The furnishings in Aqua Essence are a little dated but the 2 bedroom to bath unit served it's function as a vehicle to the beach. The air conditioning was plenty cool on even the hottest days. We used the charcoal grill twice and ate at Indian Pass Raw Bar twice as well. Cape San Blas has a laid back, non commercial vibe which suited my beach bum family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bay-side Bedroom

Gulf-side Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Aqua Essence - Unit 1 - Relaxing Gulf Front Getaway, Pet Friendly

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Port St. Joe

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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Sissy M.

Nice

Sissy M.

10/10 Excellent

Lucia S.

Lovely, comfortable, and affordable beachfront cottage in perfect location!

Lucia S.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Perfect for a quiet getaway!

Leslie C.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Quaint Beach Cottage

Bridget M.

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Chill and Relaxing

Rob D.

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Great getaway!

James R.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Amazing view and people are so sweet here and very friendly

Ashley M.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

Perfect condo

Sandra J.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Great Location & Great Price

Michael L.

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Great location!

Kate N.