A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Swimming pool
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Port St Joe, FL
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
2 min walk
beach near Avalon Drive
Place, beach near Avalon Drive
2 min drive
Port St. Joe Beach
Place, Port St. Joe Beach
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!
The Turtle Townhouse is “vacation-ready”. With 2 bedrooms/2 full baths, a fully equipped kitchen with all-new appliances, living room with 40" Smart TV (Smart TVs in each bedroom), sunny spacious deck with gas-grill, table, chairs & umbrella, WIFI, pet-friendly (dogs, only); the Turtle Townhouse is waiting for you! Its location is 20 steps from the heated pool/100 steps from Gulf Beach/30 steps from Pickle Ball Courts. The beach dunes have been refurbished, as of 4/2023, and new walkway crossovers are completed. The beach is wide open and ready to be enjoyed.
Cape San Blas has its two convenience stores (oneis being rebuilt0 & gas station open, along with St. Joe Shrimp Company fish market (also serving lunch) open. Weber’s Doughnuts is open, now locat ed near Scallop Republic. Bicycle/ kayak rentals are operating. Nearby restaurants on the Cape include Longbills, Coneheads. The golf course is open.
In Port St. Joe, restaurants are open. The Piggley Wiggley and Dollar General supermarkets are open. The Turtle Townhouse is located on Cape San Blas, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Joseph's Bay on the other. Located in Barrier Dunes, a gated community with private beach access. White sand, emerald green water, dolphins playing near shore, make this pristine beach, 18 miles long, a wonderful stretch of paradise where you can walk to your heart's content. Many times you will be the only one on the beach.
Families will not only enjoy the warm sand and water, but also the two pools, stocked fishing ponds and the lighted tennis/pickle-ball courts in Barrier Dunes. Golfers will find the St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course (just a 15 minute drive away) challenging and scenic.
Barrier Dunes is located at the gate of the St. Joseph's Bay State Park which offers beautiful hiking trails along the bay, magnificent dunes, and outstanding bird watching. St. Joseph's Bay offers a wealth of activities including boating, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and some of the best scalloping in the Gulf.
This townhouse has three balconies, two with views of the pond and its many turtles. The decks have outside seating, a patio table with umbrella, a gas grill, and great morning sun.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the guest bedroom has a queen bed, and there is a fold-out queen sleeper sofa. It comfortably sleeps six. Beds have 100% cotton sheets. The fully-stocked kitchen has many amenities including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and all small appliances.
The master bedroom has a full bath with two sinks, garden tub and large separate shower. It has a large walk-in closet.
The guest bedroom has a full bath with tub/shower combination.
The living room and bedrooms have HD-TVs with streaming. DVD player is available in living room. WIFI is available(provided by Consolidated).
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, kick-boards, some sand buckets & toys available for use in the storage room off the carport. There is an outdoor shower with hot & cold running water. It's great for cleaning sand off or washing your dog. We have two new 26" adult bicycles (one male, one female) available for use by renters.
There are numerous turtles in the pond behind the townhouse, thus the name Turtle Townhouse. The turtles will come to see you if you come out on the deck, and they like to eat lettuce/carrot shavings, if you want to feed them.
Cape San Blas is a special place. It is relaxing and you will be glad that you found this place. There are NO HIGH-RISES or cabanas on Cape San Blas.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Guests' Pet Liabilities/Responsibilities: for any pet inappropriate behaviors (such as biting, scratching, fighting, property damage, etc.).
Guests must have a conversation with hosts (either by phone or email) on their stay upon booking acceptance.
Guests must provide to hosts list of travelers, ages; pets, breed, sizes/weights, ages.
Important information
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Property # 3961791
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking 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
Port St. Joe Beach - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
Saint Joe Beach - 37 min drive - 50.8 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
The Cape Trading Post - 5 min drive
Emerald Isle - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Palmer Beach. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Pig Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Moskol
We are retired couple from Maine(Tom is a Black Bear) & Wisconsin (Barbara is a Badger). We've lived overseas in Bangladesh & China, in our former careers in education.
Why they chose this property
We came to Barrier Dunes because of our hound-dog Penelope. We love that Cape San Blas is dog-friendly, and that dog-owners are responsible about keeping the beach clean. The relaxed pace here is to our liking, as it is not too crowded, has little traffic, and is not built-up. We love all the different birds.
What makes this property unique
We love the morning light on our deck. We loved seeing 17 turtles coming to say hello from the pond, and watch us, like we were watching them. Hearing cardinals and watching them fly back & forth, along with many other beautiful birds, is a special experience. The beautiful sunsets on the Gulf make us treasure the natural beauty here.
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