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Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Queen Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Pull out sofa

1 Double Futon

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Walk in shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape

The Dolphin Dance cottage is just a short walk - 30 yards or so - to the sparkling white beach of Florida's Gulf Coast. It sits on the beach side of the road, behind the beachfront properties. Minutes from Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas is quiet and remarkably free of the high-traffic, tourist area crowd. Cape San Blas is a peninsula, so there is no 'thru-traffic' to deal with either. If you are looking for a quiet, family atmosphere near the unspoiled beaches of Florida, Cape San Blas is a must for your summer vacation.

The kitchen has full-size appliances and a dishwasher in the center island. A stackable washer/dryer unit is in the smaller bedroom closet. Roku TV in the living room & Smart TVs in the bedrooms. Wi-fi is included. Bathroom has a walk-in shower stall. Sorry...no boat or trailer parking, but there are marinas nearby. Only one vehicle space available per reservation, no exceptions possible due to limited parking. Due to severe pet allergies, we cannot allow pets. We apologize, but we cannot make exceptions for that either and we do check.

One bedroom has a queen bed, the other has a full size bed and there is a sleeper sofa in the living area. Due to the cottage size, we recommend no more than 4 adults to fit comfortably.

Update: These are closed due to a fire: Conveniently located behind the Tradin' Post, which offers pizza, various hot foods and sandwiches, groceries, toiletries and almost anything you may have forgotten! There is also an ice cream stand and some mornings there is a fresh hot doughnut stand.

Keywords: Cottage just off beach on the barrier dunes of Cape San Blas. Just behind the Tradin' Post, less than 100 yards from beach.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Staircase to entrance
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
One parking space per reservation

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this cottage 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 17 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 60 min drive - 88.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape San Blas Cottage - steps to the beach - beach side of Cape located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape San Blas cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pig Island and 1.9 mi (3 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely perfect for myself and my husband. We will definitely go back again.
Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dancing Dolphin had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Steps to the beach. Only suggestion I have would be to fix the steps down to the beach, there’s a large drop off. Hard on older folks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

T C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a weekend at the beach! We keep coming back. Wonderful hosts. Incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in a perfect location on Cape San Blas, just 10 minutes from the State Park boat launch, and offers walkable amenities right down the street for anything you need during your stay. The property easily accommodated four adults, and the owners were fantastic at communicating, as well as being very kind and helpful. I would certainly come back and stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deana g.

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

Great stay in Cape San Blas

Enjoyed our stay in the little bungalow. It was nicer in person than the photos. The beach area was perfect. Would recommend for couple or family with small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Location is absolutely perfect. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
HVAC filter was left out of its vent and it was very dirty. Sofa was a piece of junk. Electrical receptacle in green bedroom was not working, Never could get the TVs to work. Board walk had a dangerously loose plank. We left after 2 nights because i had sneezing and wheezing due to apparent dirt, dust and mold in the HVAC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Dolphin Dance Cape San Blas

Great beach location for 2 adults. Cottage was tucked away in a very quiet area and nicely decorated. The house is the perfect size for a few days on the beach. Cape San Blas is the best.!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

mini moon

the bride and groom absolutely adored the cottage and the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellary H.

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

Great stay

We’ve been coming to Cape San Blas for years and really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos H.

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

Awesome little place

Awesome little place one minute walk from the beach. Very well kept. Very comfy beds. Great bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Great host!!!

I look forward to staying again. Host was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Exactly how discribed

We had a wonderful time in this cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena L.

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

Quiet with a short walk to the beach

The property was very cute, cozy, and affordable. The best part was the short stroll to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great stay

Great place. Close to beach and convenient store.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

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

Summer Vacation

This house has everything you need and perfectly located. A one minute walk to the beach. A one minute walk to Peachy’s Beach Eats or the Tradin’ Post. The kitchen has everything you need or forgot to pack. WiFi and RoKu TVs for late night movies. Chairs and an umbrella to carry down to the beach were greatly appreciated. The host made check in flawless and easy with clear and easy instructions. This was our third year staying in Jamaica Drive and it continues to be our favorite for the quiet, privacy, cleanliness and great location on the Cape. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

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

Clean and cozy cottage perfect for a small family

We loved our first trip to Cape San Blas and Dolphin Dance Cottage. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey D.

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

Can’t beat the location and convenience!

Wonderful location with everything you need right there! Cottage was cozy and perfect for our family of three! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andy G.

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

Comfy Cottage

Small yet comfortable cottage in a convenient location. Short walk to beach and Trading Post store. Very clean and easy check in. Rated at 4.5 due to poor kitchen wares, absence of paper products, and light outages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Birthday getaway for my mom

Cute little house. Beds were very comfortable. The beach entrance really was just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Cape San Blas - Jamaica cottage

Very clean, beautiful bathroom, very responsive agent. Only a short walk to the beach across the boardwalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Wonderful little house

Wonderful little house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Close to the beach

Great property for small family. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jolie Cooper or Katie Emily

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the unspoiled beach at Cape San Blas and the quiet, peaceful life on the 'island'. It is close enough for day trips to Apalachicola and Panama City and has plenty of restaurants to choose from in nearby Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach.

What makes this property unique

Beach side, Satelitte TV, wireless internet, walk to the Trading Post store.

Languages:

English

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