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Private Pool & Tiki Bar- Best House on the Beach
| Sleeps | 11 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
Overview
House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 11)
Call your friends and don't miss out on this private home that looks more like a private island paradise! The wonderful landscaping and privacy it affords around the pool and tiki bar makes this a very sought after property.
What a great place to hang out in your own Oasis at the beach and private pool with over 20 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 with a private pool and has breathtaking views with only a short walk to the white sand beaches of beautiful Cape San Blas peninsula. Features include: landscaping with 40+ beautiful palm trees around a Gulf-side pool and property, THREE spacious MASTER SUITES (one king downstairs and a king and queen upstairs), 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, snorkeling, 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 3 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. This year the house was outfitted with brand new air conditioning systems, new carpets, and other appliances, along with new upgrades in the pool area. The owners have built a true oasis for a family vacation.
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!
Let us answer two questions that are asked A LOT! YES, this house is on the beach side with NO ROAD between you and the sand. To get to the beach, you walk out of the pool gate and across the backyard and over the beach dune (30 second commute). Next, YES, you really can lay in bed and see the beach and dolphin in the ocean, and hear the waves all night. NO, this is NOT a crowded Panama City Beach experience, it is privately owned homes and very pristine and natural - voted #1 Beach In America a few years back. It is a very special house, in a very special place, on a barrier island that you'll want to visit many more times.
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About Justin Gerlach
The owners of Above & Beyond live in Georgia and when they're not at the beach they're waiting to come back to it!
Justin Gerlach purchased this house in 2017
Why Justin Gerlach chose Florida Main North West
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.
What makes this house unique
The beach was named the #1 beach in the country a few years ago, and has since undergone a beach restoration that makes it even more spectacular. There are dolphin pods with as many as 200 moving down the shore at a time, 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.
Guestbook comments from the owner
This house is very well maintained and has everything our family needed ;-) The kids room is a set of bunks and a pull out underneath and a little tight but the master bedrooms are great and each having a private bathroom was a real plus. Pool area is really cute with the grass roof tiki bar, so we spent time at beach and pool equally. The walk to the beach has a walkover, but all the houses do to protect the dunes. We will be back in 2017 to this house.
Amenities
Port St. Joe House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 11
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed ...
- Non smoking only
- Cancellation Insurance: our management company offers Travel Insurance which will cover a number of reasons for cancellations. Please inquire.
- Refunds: a Cancellation Fee of $100 will be charged in the event of the property rebooking for the same dates/rates.
- Rebooking: if the property rebooks for the same dates/rates a full refund will be issued less the cancellation fee.
- Beach View ...
- Ocean View
- Water View ...
- Air Conditioning
- Broadband Access ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Computer Available
- Covered Parking
- Free Long Distance
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
Bathroom 3 -
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
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Large Upstairs Master 1 Upstairs -
1 king
,
with full private bath and private deck
Large Master 2 Upstairs - 1 queen , with private full bath and private deck
Large Master 3 Downstairs - 1 king , With private bath and adjoining deck
Living room - 1 queen , sofa bed in linving room
Kids bedroom 4 interior - 1 bunk bed , 1 murphy bed , bunk beds and a trundle / sleeps 3 kids
- King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (1), Bunk Beds (1) and trundle, and sofa bed in living room
- DVD Player
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Senior Adults Only Community
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Private Pool ...
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- roller blading
- sailing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.3/5 -
(23 traveler reviews)
Beautiful views
Enjoyed our stay in the property. We loved the beautiful views from the decks and relaxed in the pool everyday. The home could use a few upgrades, such as the refrigerator. The locals were pleasant and helpful in directing us to restaurants and recreational activities.
Great Overall Experience
I have been going to Port St. Joe for many years this time of year to get in some trout fishing. This year, my wife, and 2 other couple friends decided to find a home on the Cape. Although the weather this time of year is unpredictable, we lucked out, and it was nice our entire stay. Above and Beyond is located in the middle of the Cape, making it convenient for quick trips to the 2 general stores, and the ice cream shop. The two master suites on the upper level have a very nice beach view, with average views on the main deck, blocked some by the oceanfront homes, but the sunset was in view between the structures the entire week. The kitchen was well equipped and there is a bar and dining table for meals. The home was clean, and well equipped with towels and clean linens. We enjoyed the patio level a few nights enjoying cocktails and grilling. Although we didn't get in the pool, the ladies enjoyed the pool deck daily getting some late winter sun. Owners were courteous, and responded to our initial inquiry promptly with easy directions and home details. Walk to the beach is direct and short. Would recommend for a great family destination.
Amazing trip at Above & Beyond in Cape San Blad
We loved our stay at Above & Beyond and enjoyed Cape San Blas. The owner was easy to work with and responsive. The house was clean, despite some of my concerns based on earlier reviews. Loved the fact that 3 of the 4 bedrooms had their own bathroom, balcony and view!
We particularly enjoyed the flexibility to go from beach to poolside, especially with the fun Tiki Bar and outdoor shower.
We also enjoyed the easy walk to the uncrowded beach where we played volleyball and had a fire one night. I highly recommend this place!
The rooms were nice, clean, and had a wonderful view.
We very much enjoyed our stay at Above & Beyond and enjoyed Cape San Blas. The owner was veasy to work with and responsive. The house was very clean, despite some of my concerns based on earlier reviews, so we were pleased. Loved the fact that 3 of the 4 bedrooms had their own bathroom, balcony and view!
We particularly enjoyed the flexibility to go from beach to poolside, especially with the fun Tiki Bar and outdoor shower.
We also enjoyed the convienent walk to the uncrowded beach where we played volleyball and had a fire one night.
We wanted to love it but...
The house was in pretty bad shape. The location and the pool area are pretty cool but that's where the good qualities end. The carpet upstairs smells strongly of mold, the kitchen was disgusting. My mother went to make coffee and there was an old filter filled with mold. The bed sheets had stains. I have pictures of what appear to be blood stains on one of the pillows. There bathrooms were gross. One of them didn't have working lights. My family and I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time. After a lot of planning & saving, we made our way to CSB and unfortunately the day we were scheduled to arrive, Hurricane Hermine decided to hit so we lost a day. Prior to us arriving, the owner was pretty good about communicating with us. After we left he was silent. I reached out to him asking if we could work something out for the day that we missed and he didn't have the courtesy to at least respond. Never again.
Well maintained
We had 8 adults and 1 child in our group. The pool was great did see 3 snakes down there along with rats which we know is part of the natural environment. We had two grills upon arrival but one was put in owners closet the other one was difficult to work with big hole in back cooking grate couldn't be adjusted . Each room had only two bath towels 1 washcloth and hand towel constantly having to wash in order to have a towel, no sheets for sleeper sofa, tv's in bedrooms didn't work, went out and bought pans for use, silverware looked as if somebody put it back in drawer dirty. Further away from beach than anticipated thank goodness for the pool
Map
Boating, Canoeing, Building sand castles with your kids, sunbathing by the pool or beach, dolphin watching, new bike trail right by home and continues to St Joe Park or Salinas Park.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $325 |
| Damage Deposit | $45 |
Reservation Fee is discounted if paid by check. All rates subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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