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Gulf Front Dreams Come True! Wake Up to Waves This Season, Pet Friendly

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a door with a green frame, and a view through the window.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with four chairs.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Avalon Drive
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bay-side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Gulf-side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front Dreams Come True! Wake Up to Waves This Season, Pet Friendly

Aqua Essence Unit 3 - Gulf Front Tri-Plex - North Cape San Blas.

This season, make the Gulf your backyard at Aqua Essence Unit 3, a bright 2-bedroom, 2-bath getaway on the sands of Cape San Blas. Inside, the open-concept living space and well-stocked kitchen make it easy to gather, cook up holiday spreads, and kick back after a day in the sun. Sip your morning coffee on your private oceanfront deck, spend golden afternoons combing the shoreline for shells, and wind down around the fire pit as the stars twinkle overhead. Unit 3 is one of three side-by-side Gulf front units, so bring the whole crew and book two, or the entire triplex, for the holidays! With beach access just steps away, bunk beds the kids will love, and *pets welcome, it's a home base the whole family will treasure.

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

Property Highlights:
- Front-Row Wake-Up Call: Private oceanfront deck with a high-top dining table for morning coffee, al fresco meals, and uninterrupted Gulf views
- Shell Seekers Welcome: Beach access just steps away for shelling, strolling, and toes-in-the-sand afternoons, plus an outdoor shower to keep the sand where it belongs
- Campfire Stories & Cookouts: Shared fire pit and BBQ grill for roasting marshmallows, casual cookouts, and evenings under twinkling skies
- Home for the Holidays: Open-concept living with plenty of seating and a kitchen stocked with cookware essentials for holiday spreads and easy beach-day meals
- Ocean View Dreams: Gulf-front bedroom with a queen bed, where the waves are your lullaby
- Bunk Beds & Beach Days: Bayside bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunks, perfect for families and little ones dreaming of the beach
- Pack Light, Stay Easy: High-speed WiFi and an in-unit washer and dryer keep your stay simple from start to finish

Property Layout & Sleeping Arrangements:
Ground Level:
- Parking (2 Vehicles)
- Shared Backyard w/ outdoor shower + BBQ area
- Beach Access

Main Level:
- Private Deck + Entry
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Full Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Laundry Area

Second Level:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Gulf Facing)
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed + Twin Bunk Beds
- Full Bathroom

Discover Cape San Blas:
Between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise of pristine beaches, emerald waters, and protected wildlife habitats, and the off-season brings mild days, golden light, and plenty of room to roam. Watch for 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, 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shoreline, and a convenient boat ramp.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Property # 242375
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

About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is on the beach. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. 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 near Avalon Drive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palmer Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Essence - Unit 3 - Oceanfront Oasis, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front Dreams Come True! Wake Up to Waves This Season, Pet Friendly?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front Dreams Come True! Wake Up to Waves This Season, Pet Friendly on Jan 3, 2027 start from $344, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Essence - Unit 3 - Oceanfront Oasis, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Essence - Unit 3 - Oceanfront Oasis, Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Essence - Unit 3 - Oceanfront Oasis, Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Palmer Beach and Pig Island. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, beautiful place, great value for the money. We’re coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the views. See you soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location. Walk to beach less than 50 steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2026
Thank you for choosing Aqua Essence for your getaway - we'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ocean view from the deck was very nice. We say dolphins from there several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2026
So glad you got to catch the dolphins, that view never gets old. Come back anytime; we’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the location!

We had a blast and loved the location! Easy access to the beach and our dog got to enjoy the stay with us! Vince was a great host and came by to greet us! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aqua #3

Great location, great accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Unpretentious with a front row seat to sunset views. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best trip ever !!!

Can’t get any more convenient to food, beach. In other words perfect location. Booked it for next year !!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed with our friends in the condo next-door. There’s a nice set up where we could share our deck, but be blocked off from the third condo that was not in our party. Super close to the beach, good fishing, dolphins every day. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port st Joe

The location great. Not alot of room in bedrooms but we will stay again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

R and r

Great location , the view is awesome,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Scenery

Very clean and had everything we needed. Took our two grandchildren and two dogs and all of them had a blast. Not only did we get to see beautiful sunsets every evening we were blessed to wake up to a beautiful rainbow over the ocean and seen dolphins jumping all while sitting on the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

We lived staying in Aqua Essence 3. The unit was clean and the kitchen was stocked well with every we needed to bake, fry, or grill. Best of all, the beach view is amazing and the walk was minimal. We’ll be back next summer for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

I really loved the Aqua Essence. The pictures don't do it justice, the house was spotless and really cute and beachy. The beds were really comfortable too and the kitchen was really well equipped. Best of all, the beach right in front. It was very beautiful, we loved the front, gated porch and our dog did, too. Amazing sunsets. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

The property was as described. Great location, easy access to the beach. Owner was very responsive to a minor issue we had with the microwave. Fixed issue immediately. Very friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Home was very clean and tidy. The kitchen was well appointed and met our needs. Bedrooms were small and a bit cramped but we were fine. The location could not have been better. The only problem we experienced was the electronic door lock malfunctioning but the property manager was very quick in resolving the matter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Can't Wait to Go Back!

This was our fourth trip to Cape San Blas and our third year at the Aqua Essence. As always, the place was very clean and well stocked. They rebuilt the decks since our last stay. The view is wonderful, love the palm trees. There is not as much beach as last time, but we heard they will be re-nourishing it in the next year or so. Our neighbors in Unit 2 have been coming for six years and were very nice. We are already planning our next visit.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Thank you for your review. We did loose a bit of beach this year during the spring storms, but there is still plenty of room left to enjoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a bit more outdated than I thought from the pics. The A/C upstairs definitely needs to be updated, as the bedrooms stayed pretty warm.LOVE the paint colors, very airy and light feeling!The sofa had a good bit of remaining pet hair from the previous renter, so that was a bit discouraging, but otherwise pretty clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. As we previously addressed, it seems there was some confusion at the time of booking, as you had been viewing another unit not managed by us, before reserving AE3. We just want to clarify that the photos on this listing accurately reflect this property. We appreciate your feedback and hope it provides helpful context for future stays.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Right on the beach!

Dog friendly beach! Beach is clean and well maintained - no seaweed. Shallow and sandy. Unit was average. Kitchen utensils need to be updated as current ones getting worn out. Stairs very steep - difficult for elderly people and older dogs to manoeuvre. Nice to have washer and dryer in unit. A little store (Trading Post) has a pretty good grocery selection - otherwise need to go into Port St. Joe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

My mom, my dog, and I had a great week at Aqua Essence. It’s on a quiet street off the main road. We loved how close the townhouse was to the beach and the easy access to the beach. We hope to go again next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Wonderful property. The location was just what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aqua Essence

We love coming to the Cape and as usual, this property did not disappoint. The location is perfect for viewing sunsets and the space is just right for us. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend Aqua Essence

The property is the perfect family vacation spot for peaceful family time. Beaches are not crowded and the location is perfect. Great view of beach. The unit is stocked enough for comfort. When we come back to Cape San Blas this is where we will stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Fabulous beach

The cottage is in a lovely location, and provided an electrical hookup for our RV, which was an unexpected surprise amenity. Our only complaint was that the bed was not comfortable and was wedged in a nook with walls on three sides, making it difficult to put the linen on the bed. The linen was left folded on the beds for us to make, which may have been a covid precaution, but was very inconvenient. The beach is spectacular, but the apartment could use some renovation especially on the second floor. The obstacles would be less of a problem for renters who are younger than we are!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2021
This renter left a long list of complaints, among them were that you could not raise the blinds. They are cordless, the only thing you have to do is lift them up and they stay up. I did not think I had to leave instructions for that. They complained about lack of appliances, but apparently did not look in all the cabinets. Those and many other things could have been addressed in 5 minutes, if they would have contacted me about them, but they did not. We still have COVID precautions that we take for the safety of our visitors and should not be hit because of that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Stay at Aqua Essence

The house fit our needs perfectly. The view is amazing and the location is great. My family often has vacationed at the Cape and I think Aqua Essence has the best location there is. If I travel to the Cape again with a small group, I will try to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Quiet, and on the Beach!

We came during a chilly week in January and still loved it. The neighborhood was quiet, which made social distancing very easy. The unit was comfortable, clean, and well stocked with daily necessities. We had a great time shelling and going for beach walks. The sunsets over the water are gorgeous, and you can see the dolphins from the deck. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

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