$899 Apr 28 - May 5!! 4 BR/Bath, 17' Hot Swim Spa, Comm Pool, Private Beach Acc.
About the property
- House1850 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps11
- Bathrooms4
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
4 Suites W 17 Ft Swim Spa! Community Pool And Private Beach Walkover
Tucked away at the north end of the Cape in prestigious Secluded Dunes, lies Park Point, the newest and best kept secret on the Cape. Mare Vista is a brand new 4 bedroom, 4 bath home featuring 3 king sized beds and a children’s room with bunk beds and a fold-out sofa plus a bathtub for the little ones. It boasts a fully furnished gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. This custom constructed home features custom-crafted vanities with granite counter tops with vessel sinks along with huge tile and glass walk-in showers. The dining area has full dining table with seating for 8 and everything set for entertaining while the kitchen bar seats 4 for meals. The living area has a sofa, love seat, chair and a 60” smart tv to relax after a long day playing on the beach and bay. This home features a 17 ft. Swim spa with hot tub seating for 10. Swim against the current or just relax in the tub while your dinner is being grilled a few steps away. The 1st floor screen room is the perfect entertaining spot with the spa, dining table, outdoor shower and sink. Drive into your 2 car garage and still have parking for more. The home is equipped with a Verizon Wireless network extender for your Verizon cell phone service. Your Verizon cell phone will work here, but hardly anywhere else on the Cape.
Wind your way to the unquestioned best beach on the Cape, adjacent to the spectacular St. Joseph state park, via the private Park Point walkover or spend afternoon at the Park Point pool. Mare Vista offers the ultimate in privacy with views across the Bay, sweeping porches surrounded by nature. Start your days gazing at St. Joseph Bay and the State Park on the spacious 2nd floor porch.
Owner
Dana Langford
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 21, 2018
About Dana Langford
Mare Vista is a brand new home built to the most exacting, custom standards by Langford Construction, known as the 'People Builders' for excellence in construction, design and comfort. Steve and Dana are now local residents after moving from Georgia where Steve was in the construction business for 40 years. They have 2 daughters, Mary Ann (Mare) and Dagny. Hence, 'Mare Vista'-Italian for Sea View. The Langfords have settled into Cape living and are involved in the community. They are usually seen riding their bikes on the 9 mile bike path and checking on their job sites.
Dana Langford purchased this House in 2015
Why Dana Langford chose Port St. Joe
Mare Vista was designed by local Architect, Chuck Wright, with your ultimate comfort in mind. 4 large bedrooms, each with large PRIVATE baths. There are screened porches on both levels offering magnificent views of the bay. Perfect corners to relax on a chaise, enjoy sunrise and coffee. Mare Vista offers every amenity. ... Living is easy with a gourmet kitchen and a great room to share those special family times. This home also comes with its own 17' INFINITY SWIMMING SPA which seats 10 as a hot tub or pool. A unique treat! ... Get your exercise in the privacy of your home or have a happy splash with the entire family.
What makes this House unique
Park Point @ Secluded Dunes is magical. It's smaller, tucked away, exclusive and quiet ... While we were building Mare Vista, we'd end the day in a trance listening to the wildlife and watching the twinkling lights of Port St. Joe come into sight as darkness fell, reminding us of our other favorite place, Positano, on the Amalfi coast in Italy.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Heater
- Hot Tub
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 21 king
- Bedroom 31 king
- Bedroom 41 double, 1 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Kids bunk room
- #1-3 King Size Bedroom with beautiful Bay Views. A mounted television with Smart TV technology. (Direct TV, Use your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Accounts and more) #4 Bunk Bed and a Queen sleeper sofa are perfect for children to have their privacy with their own mounted Smart TV
Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 5outdoor shower
- #1-3 Huge bathroom with walk-in tile shower & granite counter-tops & vessel sink. #4 Tile Bathtub/Shower ones with granite counter-tops, a vessel sink, and even a step stool.
Location Type
- Near The Ocean5 minute walk to private beach access
- Beach ViewBeautiful View of St Joe Bay
- Water ViewEnjoy watching the sun rise on St. Joe Bay from your deck every morning and catch the perfect sunset on the beach from our private walkover. The views are breathtaking and nature abounds.
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingBoat Parking Provided
- TelephoneFree Long Distance on our land line
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- GarageTwo car garage with garage door and space for golf carts
- InternetFree Wifi
- Towels ProvidedBath Towels are Provided. Bring your Beach Towels.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomComfortable living area with sofa, love seat and chair.
Kitchen
- DishwasherStainless Steel
- RefrigeratorStainless Steel with ice maker
- StoveStainless Steel
- OvenStainless Steel
- MicrowaveStainless Steel
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSalt and Pepper
- Dishes & UtensilsUnique dishes that compliment the decor of the living space.
- KitchenBeautifully appointed, well stocked with granite counter-tops and stainless appliances.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningContemporary Dining table with 8 seats Highchair on request (if available)
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionA 60' Smart TV ready for your accounts with Netflix, Pandora, Facebook, YouTube, Video Game-Ready and Internet Access, Direct TV and more
- Satellite / CableDirect TV
- Books
- Games
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- BalconyRelax on the screened porch upstairs which flows into the living area.
- Kayak / CanoeRentals available
- BoatRentals available
- Outdoor GrillGas grill
- Deck / PatioWith an eating area, outdoor shower and fish cleaning sink, come straight from the beach, shower & enjoy the evening in your private screened porch
- Water Sports GearLocal stores have all your water sporting needs.
- GolfSt. Joseph's Golf Course
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Indoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolHeated Swim Spa/endless pool! What better way to start or end the day!
- Communal PoolPark Point at Secluded Dunes has a gated private pool with restrooms.
- Hot TubSWIM SPA!!! Your private 17 ft enclosed endless pool. Get your exercise by swimming against the current or enjoy the hot tub experience!
Attractions
- churches
- marina
- restaurants
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- eco tourism
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- boating
- shelling
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- deepsea fishing
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- tennis
- fly fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- basketball court
- kayaking
- snorkeling/diving
43 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great place. Great owners. We really appreciated the 3 master suites on the same floor.
Would certainly consider staying again. The owners promptly answered whatever questions arose. Very quiet.
Outstanding House in Great Location
Well-designed modern house with easy access to beautiful beaches, located right next to the state park. The golf cart is a big plus, the hot tub was fun, and we really enjoyed the community pool and basketball court.
Hi Emily,
We are so glad to hear that you e joyed your stay, it sounds like you got to utilize all the ammenities! We hope to have you return for your next vacation. Thank you again!
Steve and Dana
Our stay at Mare Vista was wonderful!
We will highly recommend Mare Vista to all of our friends and family. It was everything we needed and so much more! Steve and Dana have made sure everything detail has been taken care of for a great vacation!
April,
We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time at Mare Vista, and we are flattered that you have recommended our home to friends and family. We love for our guests to have an effortless and worry free vacation! We hope to have you return!
Steve and Dana
We had a wonderful vacation at Mare Vista!
Mare Vista is a great vacation rental! The location is great with a short walk to the beach. Even during Spring Break the beach was not crowded at all. The sand was white and clean. Absolutely beautiful! The neighborhood is quiet and felt very safe. Our kids loved skateboarding and playing basketball. Bring your own ball, if possible. The layout of the house was nice with all of the living area in the middle with each of the four bedrooms on the sides. It was nice that each bedroom has it's own bath. The house was very clean and comfy. The kitchen was well stocked with enough dishes and cooking utensils. I loved having the washer and dryer right there to dry towels. The linens were clean and comfy. It was also so nice having a garage and all the beach supplies (chairs and cart). The hot tub was a big hit with the family. It worked great and was very clean. Plus, it's huge!
We checked two things off our bucket list! Enjoying a campfire on the beach and riding horses on the beach. It was great being able to take our dog to the beach. She had a blast!
Dana, the owner, was very nice! Booking was so easy and communication was quick. I highly recommend staying at Mare Vista
Myra,
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Mare Vista, we love to hear that there are activities for the whole family. The Cape is a wonderful place to escape to for some peace and quiet. And SO exciting that you got to cross some things off the bucket list! Please come back to stay with us, and thanks so much for the great review!
Steve and Dana
Wonderful...very lovely host and hostess...we will be back
Wonderful...very lovely host and hostess...we will be back
FABULOUS WEEK (July/Aug 2017) AT MARE VISTA!
We had a wonderful week at Mare Vista. The home itself was great in every detail. The bedrooms were separate enough to feel alone. The LR, DR, and kitchen were open and spacious to accommodate all 11 of us. Everyone loved the gigantic swim spa, especially the kids. It was nice to be able to watch the kids in the swim spa while grilling supper in the screened porch downstairs. You don't have to worry about the weather while grilling or swimming. Our favorite part of the house was the huge screened in front porch. We spent many hours lounging, and relaxing on the recliners out there. The entire house was carefully designed and decorated with "guests" in mind. The garage is stocked with ample beach gear, so no need to bring a single item from home. If you get the chance, rent the golf cart. It made things easy to get back and forth from the beach without dirtying your car. The "only" thing that wasn't available is kayaks, but you can rent those down the road........definitely not a deal breaker. We made many good memories and lasting pictures while on the Cape. I would absolutely return and rent from Steve and Dana . The didn't miss any details!
Kellie,
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! It was nice meeting you. We're considering options for offering rentals, yoga classes or a personal chef. Look for advertising in the Fall! We hope you visit again soon.
Dana and Steve
Location
Cape san blas has its own worry-free character with miles of shell-strewn shoreline and countless opportunities for quiet adventures. Cape san blas is a 17-mile long barrier peninsula, curving around st. Joseph bay offering playful surf and white sand beaches on the gulf side and smooth, shallow water on the bay side. The cape is known for its clear, sometimes blue, sometimes green water and low, gentle surf. Families who vacation on the cape choose this spot for both its beauty and its seclusion. Drag a chair to the beach with a book, throw a line to the surf, or comb the shore for treasures. Scattered with shells, the sand in this quiet paradise is super soft and sparkling white. Tired of relaxing? Peddle, walk or jog along loggerhead run bike trail for a different view. Browse through eclectic beach stores, cool off with some ice cream or grab a few pounds of bay shrimp to steam while you watch the sun go down. Looking for something more adventurous? Local outfitters will get you rigged. Horseback riding is available on the beach and guided tours are offered daily. Canoe, kayak and sailboat rentals are available as well as diving, snorkeling and eco-excursions. Take the time to explore the bay. Wade through grassy flats, kayak with your kids and glide above two feet of water for miles. The clear, shallow water offers hours of safe play and discovery for little ones as well as adults. Sand dollars, starfish, scallops and schools of colorful fish are fun to find... Ten times more fun with a snorkel and mask! Mare vista is at the tip of cape san blas adjacent to st. Joseph peninsula state park, home of america’s #1-ranked beach and america’s best state park! Recognized as perhaps the most popular outdoor destination in the entire florida state park system. With miles of sugar-white sand beaches, striking coastal dune formations, nature trails, picnic areas, playground, 119 family camp sites, youth camping area, boat ramp, 1,900 acre wilderness preserve and more... It’s not hard to imagine why. Hiking, walking and nature viewing is enjoyable on the two nature trails and 14 mile hiking trail through the wilderness preserve for you to explore and observe the various wildlife and plant communities. Many varieties of birds, mammals, and plants inhabit the park. White-tailed deer are the most observed, but bobcats, raccoons, otters, and alligators can be seen. The excellent fishing opportunities for sea trout, redfish, flounder, pompano and whiting attract many fishermen to the area. Come during scallop season (july 1 - september 24) and catch your own bay scallops; it is great family fun and our bay scallops are some of the most delicious things you will ever eat! If you want to relax and do nothing, check out eagle harbor. It is a popular hang-out area of the park with boat launch, small store with essentials, water toy rentals like kayaks, and one of the coolest viewpoints in all of gulf county! Walk up the boardwalk and take in the 360-degree view of st. Joseph bay on one side and the clear waters of the gulf beach on the other side. Both are great spots to put up your umbrella and let the kids play in the water.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
All Weekly Stays are Saturday to Saturday Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.