Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly

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A multi-story beachfront house with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story beachfront property with balconies, a beach access path, and a view of the ocean.
A view of the ocean from a room with wooden furniture and a glass door.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Avalon Drive

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cape San Blas, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation 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 Bay State Buffer Preserve. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palmer Beach - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 31 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 38 min drive - 49.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly on Nov 14, 2026 start from $608, 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.

What time is check-in at Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Swell: Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pig Island and Palmer Beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beach was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Everything worked out perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you Clay! We hope you had a great time with your family at Amazing Grace. We hope to have you all back again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home

We enjoyed our stay. The house was well stocked and clean. The ability to rent equipment needed and have food available at check in was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2024 Vacation

Great location and beach acess. Nice home with good floor plan. Could use some TLC on the outside for the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and layout of the home. Your comments about the exterior are helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to provide this review. We'll make sure to address any areas that need some extra attention. We strive to offer a great experience, and your input helps us improve. Thank you again for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice having bathroom for each bedroom. Did not like not having fitted bottom sheet on bed. Shower rod in main floor bathroom is rusted & hooks did not slide easy. Elevator was supper nice for hauling everything up stairs. Beach in front of house was super nice and not crowded. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful property with beautiful views! Property was as described and very hospitable. Mattresses were a little worn and some beds were not very comfortable, but bedding was fabulous. Well equipped Kitchen and lots of features. Will for sure stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome location

CSB did not disappoint! Family vacation 2023 one for the memory banks. Big Swell is perfect place. Deck and stairs outside need some work. Bathrooms are dated. But boardwalk to beach is brand new. Learn the CSB shuffle as you enter the clear water…watch for rays!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Trip

We vacationed with our grown children, their spouses, our granddaughter and our dog. The location couldn’t have been better. The house was spacious and accommodated us very well. The only issue was the screened porch that had no screens. Hopefully this is a maintenance item that will be taken care of during the off season. Love the area and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape to the cape!!

All the things that were great: the house, the views, the beach, the beach gear service included with rental, the weather… Intention was super chill beach getaway and that’s what family group of 7 got- house super comfortable, had a little hiccup on our end, got right in touch with mgmt group, very nice. Nice new deck over dunes to beach- felt very private, Used elevator a little, struggled being able to load at ground level - most likely user error :) stairs worked just fine. Fishing trip out of PSJ- mangrove snapper, white trout and dock-purchased shrimp, so yummy Beaches practically empty, great space between homes so plenty of room, no public traffic. Truly a gem, would totally rebook.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip June ‘23

We had a great week, weather was excellent. The house was very nice and very comfortable. A couple of things were not perfect. The ice maker was pretty much useless. We had to buy ice every day. One of the cabinet doors was broken, we fixed it twice, but the hinge kept failing. One of the sliding door handles on the outside was missing. I tried to report these things on line, with no luck. Judie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing! Rent this place - you won't be disappointed!

This is by far one of the best experiences we've ever had with a vacation rental home and agency. Communication was excellent. Home was even better than we expected. Our first few days had some rough weather - extreme winds blew the sand all over the place. Needless to say, we were extremely grateful for the protection from the amazing dunes, which also offered so much privacy. The home was super clean, spacious, convenient, and just beautiful. The screened in porch got a bit battered by the winds, but we weren't there during the "buggy" season, so no problem for us. The elevator was a knee saver, especially with the bedrooms being on the top floor. Best views on the beach! Sunsets were to die for. We love shell hunting, and we were not disappointed. This was our first visit to CSB, and we are already planning our next one. Thank you so much for an unforgettable birthday trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay very much.

We enjoyed our family time at the beach. The house was nice, clean and the kitchen had all we needed to make a wonderful thanksgiving meal! Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Karen, We are so glad to hear you had such a memorable time while with us at Big Swell! We hope to see you next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for a low-key beach vacation with family and friends. Super easy beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Relaxing Vacation

Big Swell is a great house right on the beach. Cape San Blas is such a welcome change from 30A. It is so laid back and not crowded. Even over Labor Day weekend, the nearest people to us on the beach were over 100 yards away. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

My husband and I came in August and loved this house. The view was amazing and the master bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed all the porches (especially the master porch and the comfy chairs out there!) and ate most of our meals out on the porches. Only downside would be if you’re looking for a dog friendly house this may not be a first choice as there aren’t any rugs on the tiled floors, no gate on the outside part of the porch, lots of stairs that are also all tiled (we sadly weren’t able to bring our pup, but can’t help to notice these things even when he’s not around). Kitchen was well stocked and the whole house was very clean. Overall we loved our stay here and would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would go back

Property wasn’t as clean as it could be upon arrival. Just small things but nothing major.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to return to Cape San Blas!

The Big Swell was a great home that was perfect for our group! We loved that there was an elevator to get all of our gear up and down from the car. The location of the beach was great! We could easily pop in from the beach and make lunch or grab anything we needed. We loved walking over to Scallop Cove and Beach Planet for any gear we needed. We rented paddle boards for the week and they got tons of use on the beautiful gulf water! We can't wait to return for more amazing sunsets and shelling adventures!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week staying at Big Swell. There was an issue with the downstairs air conditioner, however Baytowne Was easy to deal with and got maintenance out quickly. The unit was replaced so this shouldn’t be a problem going forward. Other than that the house was great. It was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. I would definitely rent it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach trip

House has a great location and a great layout for large families
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Property was very nice and well kept
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Time Off The Grid

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a lovely place and amazing de-stresser! Walks on the beach, laid back meals, reading and puzzles! Loved the spot and the privacy of the home. Very comfortable and the elevator is a bonus for getting things in and out of the house.I have also never dealt with a property management company as attentive as Baytowne - best experience ever!The entire area is charming and I hope it stays that way.....I will definitely be back!TCM
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words, Tamara! This makes all the hard effort behind the scenes totally worth it! It was a pleasure accommodating you and your family on your vacation, and we can't thank you enough for staying with us. Please come back and visit us again at Baytowne Vacation Rentals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Davis Family

The accommodations at Big Swell were great. The house was clean and set up very nice for a group stay. The view of the gulf from the balconies is spectacular and access to the beach is easy. The location is central to the local shops and restaurants on the cape and the drive into Pt. St Joe or Apalachicola is not bad at all. We enjoyed our stay and definately reccomend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

Super location, plenty of room, great lay-out, very clean...we had a Great time & plan to come Again:)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good just bad weather
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
The weather was certainly a challenge this summer with all of the rain and storms. We have a roster of very talented staff here at Baytowne, but we’re still trying to figure out how to maintain the constant sunshine weather :)
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