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Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!

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A beach resort with a swimming pool, beach umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden play structure on a sandy beach with a residential building in the background.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.
A covered balcony with a sofa, a small table, and a chair. The balcony overlooks a residential area with houses and a body of water.
A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a chair. There are three windows with curtains, and a balcony door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

First Floor

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!

Charming 3BR/3BA cottage less than a 4 minute walk to the beautiful beaches of Cape San Blas. Golden Retreat overlooks the larger pond and is adjacent to the playground in exclusive Barrier Dunes subdivision on Cape San Blas, Florida. This floor plan is unique because every bedroom has a private entrance onto the screen porches. Barrier Dunes is a gated community located near St. Joseph's State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas. This beachside community has a 2 swimming pools, pickleball/tennis courts, playground, stocked fishing ponds, paved roads, streetlights and 4 beach accesses.

A few stairs are all that separates you and the front door to Golden Retreat which allows easy access for everyone in your group. Once inside you will be greeted with style and comfort. The coastal casual decor is welcoming and the layout allows everyone to have their own space while still being together. The open floor plan of the living, dining and kitchen areas are perfect for any size group. In the living room you will find a comfortable sleeper sofa, chair, fireplace and 60" wall mounted flat screen TV. The beautiful round dining room table and kitchen bar seating give plenty of eating spots and the fully stocked kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, is perfect for cooking. The grill master of the group will love cooking on the large gas grill on the wrap around screen porch. Also on the first level is the laundry room, a full bath and one of the three bedrooms. The main level bedroom is open and airy and has access to the porch perfect for those quiet early mornings. This room has a beautiful queen bed with custom headboard, ample storage space and flat screen television that will make you feel like you are in your own private paradise.

As you follow the stairs to the second floor you will find the remaining two bedrooms. The first bedroom has two twin beds, a flat screen TV, seating area, en-suite bathroom and private access to the screen porch and spiral staircase to the first level. The primary bedroom is a vacationers dream with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, seating area and walk out access to upper-level screen porch. When you want to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the second floor just step out and enjoy the seating area and unique floating bed which is perfect for those late afternoon cat naps!

Golden Retreat has a 3 car driveway in the front of the house and beach chairs for your enjoyment. Plan to pack light...we've got everything for you!

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend and we allow a maximum of 2 dogs with the $150 non-refundable fee!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Deposit Required Up To $500

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2314211
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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Avalon Drive - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Mexico Beach - 44 min drive - 56.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! on Nov 1, 2026 start from $326, 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.

Is Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fall 2026 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Palmer Beach. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well furnished, with lots of room. All appliances were modern and in working order. The house is a short walk to the beach. The gated community has other amenities - 2 pools, tennis/pickleball courts and is pet friendly. Within a short walk or short drive are two great little restaurants: Cone Heads and Long Bill's. There is also St. Joseph Peninsula Campground, which has a small hiking trail with access to the bay side of the cape.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Close to the beach, very nice porches, the sunsets are amazing, a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and everything you need!

Loved it! Very comfortable and a well stocked kitchen too! Also, great stuff for the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We enjoyed our holiday. The property’s location was great, the house was clean and very comfortable. And the property managers were great.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

We all had a great time. Plenty of space to spread out and relax Nice to have an entire house to yourself without any shared walls.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage on the Cape

The cottage is very spacious and clean. We loved all the outdoor space and fountain in the lake behind the house. Very easy walk to the beach access. We loved how close we were to the state park. We had great weather our entire stay!
Capri loved her wagon ride to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place on Cape San Blas

Great location just at the entrance of the state park area. Very comfortable and clean home. Lots of room to relax both inside and out. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

The house was wonderful it had some unique features and porches. Well appointed and easy to deal with the property manager who was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy family getaway

This was our second year staying here. It is cozy, well decorated, and a perfect size for a dec my size family. We had some stress due to planning a wedding at the beach during a hurricane but the house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for Family Vacation!

We LOVE this beach cottage, all the comforts of home, love the decorator touches, wonderful family & pet friendly neighborhood. Super close to state park where the beach is not crowded at all. Neighborhood beach is great too! Enjoyed walking to the beach for sunset! Would definitely book this vacation spot again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pendergraft family

We had a wonderful time and hope we can go back to the same place. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Everything was perfect and the house was very spacious and comfortable. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Place

Clean well stocked cooking, towels, linens. Ac works great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, well maintained property with all the comforts of home!

I had a wonderful weekend with my family. We enjoyed cooking meals & relaxing on the screened iporch. There was space enough for everyone. Each day, we walked to the beach only a short distance away. The community is very nice and dog friendly. I love the location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Mary, We're glad you enjoyed the home and Barrier Dunes. Come back to see us again soon!! Stefanie B&D Beach Retreats 850.705.1677 636.387.3517 capebeachvacations.com
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise at the Beach

We had a fabulous time at this beach house. We had 6 adults, 1 9 year old and a dog and there was plenty of space for everyone, especially since there are 3 bathrooms. The porches are perfect, the location is perfect, every dish/pan we needed was available and the manager was outstanding. Short walk to the beach, across the street from the playground I highly recommend this location for families. We will gladly stay here again and again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient beach access and very pet friendly

The house is conveniently located to the beach and has pool access as well. There was plenty of green space to walk the dog. Wonderful stay with a fully functioning kitchen to cook up the fish you catch. We used Southern Tide for our boat charter and picked up very fresh veggies from the local convenience store to use as sides, and some Cajun shrimp dip from St. Joe Company. We truly enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impeccably clean

We booked a last minute getaway and loved this place like our own. The cottage had everything we needed and then some. We really appreciated how clean the cottage was, and all the outdoor screened in space. We will rebook this again if we get back to CSB!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

We had a wonderful stay! Stefanie was the best host. She was super responsive. We loved the house, especially, the screened porches! The house was clean upon arrival. We were about a 5 min walk to the beach. There was a cart to make it easy to pack everything and take in one load. The highlight of our trip, was making a beach campfire. I highly recommend this house and host. We are already planning next year's trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Plenty of space for a family of 6 adults plus dogs. It was a great location with a short walk to the beach and pool without being right in the middle of everything. Loved the porch space, clean, well-stocked, good AC. Our only issue was with slow WiFi at times. A couple of the people in our group had to do some remote work and online meetings, and the WiFi was sometimes unreliable for that. Besides that, we had a great week and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great week

We thoroughly enjoyed our week. House is well equipped. A bit small for 6 adults but we knew that going in. Stephanie, the property manager was fantastic to work with. She represents this property very well. We leave today relaxed, tanned and with great new memories. What else can you ask from a vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stated at Golden Retreat twice in a month!

This house was so special that we chose to stay at this property twice. We returned the second time with our “furbaby”! The home is beautiful, as depicted in photos. Home well stocked for humans and pets! Is in gated community, safe and many snowbirds enjoying the neighborhood. The beach is an easy short walk. Small Businesses close by for last minute needs. We took day trips to St. Joe and Apalachicola. Beautiful, comfortable home in delightful area. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful gem!

This was our third vacation to cape San blas, but our first time staying in barrier dunes, but it won’t be our last! This house is so nicely equipped, the kitchen has everything you need, even an air fryer! The dog bowls and towels for the dog were much appreciated! The beds were comfortable, the views from the screened in porches overlooking the pond was so peaceful, and I loved sitting on the front porch swing watching my kids play on the awesome playground across the street. The property manager Stephanie was so helpful when we had an issue with our 3 yr old and thought we might have to make an ER visit (thankfully crisis averted). We were here for spring break, and I do have to say the beach at barrier dunes might be busiest on the cape, but there was still plenty of room to spread out and honestly my kids found other children their on age on the beach and at the pools it was really nice! We loved the turtle pond, and how dog friendly the community is, it was really special to be able to bring our elderly dog with us, he loved the beach and I don’t know how many more trips he will make, but this one was a special one! Thank you so much! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wish we would have known…

Don’t get me wrong, we had a very nice time! And Stephanie was great and on top of things (a/c was acting up and she came over immediately to check it out and had someone come fix it). However, I felt like we should have known that the hand soap was going to be watered down (had I know , I would have taken our own!) there was not any dish soap or dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. However, we’re asked to wash the dishes, start the dishwasher and start a load of towels upon leaving. So, my question was: how did the guest before us wash dishes or towels without soap?😬. My thought is they didn’t use soap. So, upon arriving, and realizing there wasn’t any soap, we had to get back in the car and go get these things. We knew about the toilet tissue, paper towels and trash bags (and planned accordingly). If these things are too expensive for the owner to provide, I think charging $10 more per visit would be better than having to wonder if the guests before us used soap and have to leave immediately upon arrival to get these things. I understand these items may have just been forgotten about upon restocking for us, but it does have us thinking about whether this was the best option for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2022
Sandy, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. Your review and the conversation we had while I was there are confusing to me. When we came by to look at the ac issue you never mentioned any other problems and said everything was great. We are sorry these items were missing as I can assure you it was an oversight and not a matter of the owner or our management company not being able to afford soaps. A simple to call to us could have saved you a trip out and we would have had the missing items to you within a few minutes. We do not water down soap - perhaps the previous guest did - but we do not - but I will make sure our cleaning team is diligent about checking soaps for consistency even if they appear full. Our apologies again if you felt like the oversight impacted your vacation in any way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time at this property. The house was very clean. All of the beds were super comfortable. The couch was comfortable and fit lots of teenage boys! The screened in porches were so amazing. The fans kept it cool and not too hot. The kitchen was fully equipped. We made all of our meals there for a family with three teenagers. Both pools were an easy walk and so was the beach access. The property in general seems to be well maintained. Check in and getting in and out of the property was easy. One thing to know if you haven’t been to CSB, there is not much on the island and the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so just prep for that. The house had all the basics needed to get started like paper towels and toilet paper and even some spices and dishwasher detergent. They had towels as well and beach chairs and wagons and tons of games. The beach is not super crowded which I loved! It was such a relaxing and comfortable and enjoyable house and location. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

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