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Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly.

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House
Front Deck
View of Dunes from Back Deck off Master Bedroom
Huge Beach and NO CROWDS!
Walkway to Back Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly.

Whether you love sunning and swimming at the beach or fishing and boating on the bay you'll find the best of both worlds in Cape San Blas. The beach has been voted number one beach in America numerous times and St. Joseph's Bay is know to be one of the top fishing destinations as well. Our house, Sundance Cottage, happens to be right in the middle of both.

Nestled in the sand dunes of Cape San Blas, it is about 250 yards to the deeded accesses of both the beach and the bay. Sunbathers will enjoy the outdoor shower and bathroom after a day on the beach and fishermen will find the fish cleaning station a handy addition after a successful day of fishing. With ample parking underneath the house there is plenty of room to bring your boat or waverunners which can be launched at St. Joseph's State Park, just 2/10 of a mile from the house.

With three bedrooms and three baths (one is outside but the shower and toilet are enclosed), the house will comfortably sleep six people. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, 55”smart TV, private bath with walk in shower , and French doors which lead onto the back deck that overlooks the dunes.. The other two bedrooms each have queen-size beds and share the full bath conveniently located in the hall. One of the queen bedrooms has a 43” smart TV as well.

Everyone will enjoy watching the 65” Smart TV in the large, comfortable sofas and chairs. Bring your laptop and get online with our broadband, wireless, high speed internet connection.

Since Cape San Blas is not known for restaurants and night life we keep the kitchen well stocked with plenty of cookware and utensils and the pantry stocked with spices and staples so you'll be able to cook your fresh catch of the day on the large stainless steel grill or the charcoal grill under the house. There is also plenty of deck furniture for outdoor dining as well.

So if you're looking for a place that's somewhat off the beaten path you have found it here. Uncrowded beaches, endless shelling, fantastic fishing, or just boating around the bay are just a few of the things to do. Rent a bike and ride for miles, rent a kayak and ride the waves, or just enjoy the beautiful, serene enviornment with your friends and family. Cape San Blas is not just the 'forgotten coast'...it is also an undiscovered Paradise.

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Property manager

Mark Jones
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Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 25 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Pig Island and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patience H.

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

Summer 2025

Our family vacation here was great! The house was very nice, clean and updated. The shower downstairs is the best! Fishing room was my husbands favorite. The back balcony never disappoints with the views of the sky. Truly, we only had one dis-like. Trash, one trash bin for 1 whole week is crazy! The bay access is beautiful in the morning and the ocean side is the place to be in the evening! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispin D.

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

Love the Cape

This is an amazing location. The bay. The golf. The state park. Nothing like it. The property was clean, well maintained. All amenities you ever wanted. The owners were accommodating in all ways. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

We loved staying here, short walk or drive to the beach that was always uncrowded. The house was beautiful. My family really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great Property!!

Loved the property, can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Vacation

Great property and had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We had a blast!!! The location was wonderful and the house was sooo clean!!!

This property is great!!! The house was spotless and location was great!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessie F.

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

Great family vacation

Lovely stay at a clean comfortable house. Had everything we needed and some thoughtful extras. Kitchen came with plenty of spices and cookware. House was about a 5 minute walk from the beach, and we enjoyed being close to th stone preserve for hiking, exploring and swimming in the bay with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Wonderful week

Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart M.

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

Great visit

We had a wonderful stay - this beach house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location…communication with the host was very easy and timely - we enjoyed our visit to the Cape very much.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Excellent property

Wonderful property that was perfect for our family. Communication was excellent and we had zero issues during our stay. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Wonderful!

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was wonderful! The house was beautiful and in a perfect location with access to the beach. There were also wonderful restaurants that were close as well! Will definitely be looking to book this property again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Hidden gem!

Short walk from the beach and bay. We loved the outdoor bathroom and playing cornhole in the evening in the shaded area under the house. The whole family really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great 2 weeks at CSB

This was our third time to stay at Mark and Karen’s house. It’s so convenient to both the beach and bay. The kitchen as fully stocked, grills were in great shape, love the front and back decks! We hope to rent from them again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great beach house

We had an amazing time at the property. Short walk to the beach. Every clean and cozy. Everything it describes in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam G., Shelbyville, TN

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

Summer 2023

Property met all expectations. Great commons area and porches. Very clean and comfortable. Beach was beautiful and not over crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

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

A family vacation

We had a great time at this property. This was my daughters first time at the beach and she loved it. My husband and sisters enjoyed also! The information given by the property manager about which restaurants and attractions we should stop by was really helpful! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana A.

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

Quiet

Beautiful, peaceful house. Quiet street, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. We will be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

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

32 Anniversary trip

This is our third time on the Cape and we fall more in love with it each visit. We like a more laid back and slower paced way of life when we vacation and this place is a perfect place to slow down and recharge. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The owners are super easy to communicate with and quick to respond to any questions. Thank you for a wonderful week! Robin and Mark
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana T.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at your property. The house had everything we needed. It is not very close to the beach and walk paths were not usable due to some construction. The better option was to drive to the open beach places.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TARA H., Georgia

Relaxing

This is our second time staying here. Everything is clean and beautiful. We come and stay a week and completely relax. The owners are very easy to work with and respond quickly. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Beach

Thunbs up
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

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

Awesome beach rental

We absolutely loved this beach rental and would definitely stay here again. The house was very clean, stocked, and decorated nicely. There was plenty of room for parking. The outdoor shower was great and there is a lot of porch space to enjoy the outdoors! It is also located w/in walking distance to 1-2 restaurants. We didn’t use the beach access (we had friends w/another house on the beach), but we drove over to check it out and it looked to be convenient. The owner was readily available to answer any questions we had. We just really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Sundance Cottage when visiting Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley H.

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

Cool Air and Quiet Neighborhood

If you are looking for cold air, hot water, and clean surroundings with pretty much every kitchen utensil and spice you could want, this is your spot. Three big bedrooms, two large baths and ice cold air which given the outside temps in Florida this past week — was an extra blessing. The neighborhood is quiet and easy to access. The beach access required driving and parking but it wasn’t hard to get there or back. The beach was pretty empty which was a GIFT. The outside shower and under home parking is perfect. Cape San Blas and the state park are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great time on the Cape!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here. It is in the perfect location between the bay and the ocean. There’s a very short distance to either place. The house was very clean and inviting. Everything was provided that you might need and more. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. There’s a great strip to ride your bikes. And the state park is just right down the road. The communication and booking of the property with the owners was top notch. I really can’t say enough positives. If you’re debating on booking, don’t hesitate. You will really enjoy this home and the convenience of it’s location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Great place

Stayed here the week that scallop season started. Great location close to the state park boat ramp. Surf fished on the ocean side in the evening while the rest of the family enjoyed swimming and watching the sun set. The fish cleaning station was perfect for the fisherman. Under the house is all concrete and made a great place to wash down the boats at the end of the day. The house was very comfortable for 6 adults, and was very clean. The owners have thought of everything you need from condiments to storage containers for the leftovers. The house is situated so you can sit on the front deck in the evening and be in the shade and catch the breeze. I would recommend this house to all my friends, and will surely stay here again when visting Cape San Blas.

About the host

Hosted by Mark Jones

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My husband and I share ownership of this home with his brother and wife. We are from northeast Alabama. We enjoy boating, fishing and enjoying the beach and surrounding area. We love sharing our home with guest looking for some peace and quiet, beautiful beaches and the best sunsets year round in the Florida panhandle.

Why they chose this property

We first visited the area over 20 years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. We've always vacationed in the panhandle...mostly Destin and it reminds us of what Destin used to be like when we were kids. We like the laid back atmosphere, uncrowded beaches, excellent fishing and peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Our home is only 2/10 of a mile from the entrance to St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park so if you bring a boat you are very close to the boat launch there. Additionally we have an excellent deeded beach access with only private homes there so the beach is never crowded. Our deeded bay access is great for fishing the grass flats for speckled trout and redfish as well as launching a kayak or canoe. Our neighborhood, Peninsula Estates, is very peaceful and quiet so most times you can still hear the surf from our outside decks.

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