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DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1593 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

About this property

DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities

Barrier Dunes 1 -Walking on Sunshine is a DIRECT BEACHFRONT END UNIT with 2 beachfront decks. Perfect location!!

Located in gated Barrier Dunes, just steps from the entrance to St. Joseph State Park and it's large variety of wildlife, Hiking, Biking, and over 16,000 acres of awesome 'Beachfront' wilderness surrounded on 3 sides by the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joe Bay.

Enjoy the amazing views and watch the sunset (our beaches face West), enjoy the large dunes & sounds of the Gulf of Mexico from your Living Room & King Bedroom. Large deck off the living room private deck off your master as well!

Welcome to beautiful Cape San Blas FL, located along Florida's Forgotten Coast in the Florida Panhandle--50 miles SE of Panama City between Mexico Beach & St. George Island and Apalachicola.

Relax on America's #1 beach (pristine, unspoiled & private) directly off your back porch or by the beautiful pool overlooking the Gulf and only steps from your front door.

In the evening, sit on your deck and take in the awesome beauty of a moonlit light & stars larger & in more abundance than you've ever seen. No city lights or commercialism on the Cape!

In the morning, wake up to a fresh cup of coffee & watch the dolphins playfully swim by your beach front home.

Barrier Dunes has 2 pools (1 is gulf front & 2nd is heated 4 mo. a year), lighted tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, playground, pet stations and boardwalks throughout!

You will always enjoy a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere in Barrier Dunes & on the Cape San Blas beaches--even during spring break/summer!

Regardless of the season, this is just the place to enjoy life and each other! Come enjoy our pristine, coastal paradise!

** Winner of Best Lodging on the Forgotten Coast **
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted on decks with proper disposal

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this vacation home is on 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 looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mexico Beach - 40 min drive - 59.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Emerald Isle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities on Jul 2, 2026 start from $717, 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.

Is DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DIRECT BEACH FRONT END UNIT with great amenities located?

This Cape San Blas vacation home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Port St. Joe Beach and Pig Island are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved our stay at Cape San Blas! Great place to stay with an amazing view and short walk to the beach. Lots of what you need for your beach vacation on property. Great host as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

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

Nice place

Loved the space and area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views, very comfortable condo/townhome. Second year at Cape San Blas and this is our preferred property so far. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Paradise

We have an amazing time during our trip, this place is gorgeous. The sunset from the deck was priceless. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Great location

Beautiful and direct access to beach. We loved watching the sunset off of the deck each night. House was very well equipped. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Christmas at the Beach

We had a great time at Walking on Sunshine. Location was perfect with 2 balconies overlooking the beach. We brought our Golden Retriever. If you have any fur kids, Cape San Blas is the place to vacation. We'll be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal J.

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

Family Vacation with Son and Daughter in Law

Walking on Sunshine did not disappoint. It was great as usual, even with Hurricane Debby close by. We had a great time. Devi Leonard was very attentive as usual. You cannot beat the location and sunsets! Our labradors loved it also. We cannot wait to revisit next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

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

Everything You Need

We were very happy with our recent stay at Cape San Blas and this property is great. Terrific views that make you feel you're right on the beach. It was nice to be in a property that was stocked with everything you need from laundry soap to cooking spices to paper products. Communication throughout the whole process exceeded expectations!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We stayed end of Oct. The weather was perfect! This is a beautiful and relaxing vacation. This condo is so lovely and comfortable. The gulf being right at your door with stunning view from both balconies. Enjoyed some hikes in nearby St. Joseph's State Park. Several good restaurants on the Cape with great fresh seafood. Also loved visiting Port St. Joe. I keep coming back to this beautiful place and will continue to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Top Notch! Another Wonderful Stay!

Thanks so much for allowing us to enjoy a repeat visit to the cape! As always the house was very well stocked. No need to bring anything except food and clothing. Even for the dog! We loved being so close to the beach and I love that it was always very clean! Everyone really seems to take care in picking up after themselves. The water was amazing as always and we had wonderful weather all week long! The guys took a fishing charter this year and really enjoyed it! My niece even caught a shark! We visited the park this year and went snorkeling in the bay. My son really enjoyed it and we were excited to see all of the fish and wildlife! Although I must admit I was slightly terrified. There were some things we found that I had no idea what they were. Haha! But my little boy had a great time catching crabs and looking for different sea shells. We had dinner at the sand bucket one night which was delicious! Their bbq nachos were super! As always the house was super clean and we had a wonderful time relaxing and watching old movies. And we look forward to visiting Barrier Dunes again in the future! Everything was top notch and we have no complaints! Thanks again for another wonderful stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

This condo is clean, comfortable, and right on the beach! We loved watching the dolphins!

We truly enjoyed ourselves at the Cape. What a beautiful place. The condo was gorgeous and very accommodating. Very convenient access to the beach with million dollar views! The sunsets were some of the prettiest I’ve ever seen! The dogs really enjoyed the beach. It was a new experience for them. It was great fun to watch them. All the people we met were very nice and friendly. We even went horseback riding on the beach with Broke a Toe and they were great to work with. Thank you for helping make our trip as enjoyable as possible. I am more than happy to serve as a reference if you ever need one. I’m sure we’ll be making trips back to the Cape and back to Walking on Sunshine!. I just can't say enough great things about this vacation spot!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

"Walking on Sunshine"

"Walking on Sunshine" is a great place to spend time with family and pets. We enjoyed having so many amenities and the condo was decorated very nicely with lots of extras. We especially enjoyed our time on the deck. Sunsets were incredible and the beach is right there. Barrier Dunes is a great place for pets. We met so many nice people and our dog Freddie loved meeting all the other dogs when on his walks. We highly recommend "Walking on Sunshine" for everyone, especially with the great service you will receive from Wendy. She's the best! "
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Wonderful Thanksgiving Week...Everything was just perfect

We booked our trip in late September with Wendy. It was super easy and she responded to all of my emails very quickly. My husband and I brought our two dogs, from Texas. Tired from the long journey, it was so nice to come into the condo and have everything just perfect. All of the little things you don’t think about when going on a trip. Wendy had them ready for us. From tissue paper to beach chairs they were there. Even extra bowls and toys for the dogs!!! We had the perfect relaxing vacation. No rushing around..waking up to the view and sounds of the ocean. It just lowers the blood pressure. Great views Balconies are large and there are tables and chairs to relax on. Every kitchen item you can think of! Spices, dish soap, paper towels.. you name it.. it was there King size bed was super comfortable Books and games were so much fun too! Internet was fast and extremely useful. As warned, we had no cell service most of the time we were there. (not a bad thing on vacation). There are landlines to use if needed. Cable was good and we were able to watch the football games. Had a tiny issue with the kitchen faucet and Wendy had someone there to fix it the next morning. Thanks Wendy! This was dog’s first time to the ocean and they had a ball. They loved to chase the ‘beach chickens’ and play in the water. Stock up at the Piggly Wiggly! Eat at Coneheads!! I give The Cape Escape and Cape San Blas a Five Star Rating and we look forward to coming again very soon. We didn’t want to leave.
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Beautifully Funished, Great Service. Walking on Sunshine was a blessing!

Our stay in Walking on Sunshine was such a blessing for my family. The condo was furnished beautifully and the kitchen was very well stocked. Our four legged babies loved digging in the sand and the beach was terrific!!! Thanks so much for the great service. We will be returning!
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Everyone should know what a great place the Cape is and especially Walking on Sunshine

Thank you so much for being so accommodating! The Cape was great and Walking on Sunshine was amazing! The only thing we regret about our stay is that it was too short! We loved that we were able to bring our dog. She had a blast hanging out on the beach with us all day. After such a positive experience, we think we will make this our new family vacation spot! Thanks for everything!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Had a Great Time! We will certainly be back!

We had a great time. Bear (our Golden Retriever) may have had the most fun of all. He really loves the water. We had one rainy day while we were there but were able to get a lot of time on the beach. Thanks so much! We’ll certainly book again
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10/10 Excellent

Prettiest Views of the Beach EVER!

We loved the Cape . . . . it was our first trip to that area, and hopefully not our last. Next time, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for better weather!! There was plenty to do inside, so even with the rain, we enjoyed just unwinding and catching up on reading, and even a board game or two. We still had some wonderful walks on the beach . . . . and Kenzie (choc. Lab.) was so funny trying to figure out the sand and the waves!! She loved it too 😊 Your condo was perfect!! One of the prettiest views of the beach EVER, and the sunsets were amazing. We’ll stay in touch, and hopefully, plan another trip for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Clean & Well Maintained. Beautiful with GREAT Beach Access!

Ann and I loved the home and the whole area where it is located. The towns are charming and unique. We really enjoyed Apalachicola! The shops were interesting and the beer at the Oyster City Brew Company was fabulous! We also enjoyed Ann's birthday dinner at Triple Tails in Port Saint Joe. The food was great, the service was spectacular. The dogs were welcome on their porch, so the whole family enjoyed the celebration. The home was clean and very well maintained. I appreciated the cleanliness of it. I've stayed in places like in the past in other areas and have been disappointed by the place being dirty. That was not the case at the Cape Escape. The beach was beautiful and easily accessed from the home. We went every day and just hung out. We have no issues other than getting the beach umbrella to stand upright in the sand. It took us a couple of tries to get the hang of it! Thank you for the wonderful home away from home that you provided for us!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Time, Sold on Cape San Blas...We Will Be Back!

We had an absolutely wonderful time! The condo was exactly what we needed, very clean and so well equipped! We quickly realized all we needed were food and drink and we didn't have to go anywhere to do anything and that's exactly what we did. Our lazy days consisted of coffee on the first floor deck; eventually wandering down to the beach to walk, watch dolphins play and stare at the sparkling water; coming in for cocktails and cooking dinner; then watching the stars and the gulf from the second floor deck. I'm fairly certain I could do that same routine about a hundred more times before tiring of it! And to prove it... Two of us were doing this as sort of a "test trip" to decide if we wanted to move the location of an annual girls trip that has been taking place for the last TWENTY SEVEN years! We started out at Seaside when it was a deserted beach, and moved to Seagrove when Seaside became ridiculously expensive. And now... That whole area is just way too busy for us! We heard about Cape San Blas and decided to cautiously think about trying it out and moving our annual trip. We are sold!
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10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Perfection!!

This was our 3rd time at the cape & was the best ever. The unit was very clean, well maintained, & perfectly decorated. The kids loved the loft! The view was perfect for watching those amazing sunsets. The beach was, as always, great. Lots of shells to collect & not overly crowded. We love the cape because our dog is welcome, it isn't commercialized, we can build a fire on the beach, and everyone is so nice. We always feel welcome. I highly recommend a horseback ride on the beach. And bring bikes if you have them...it's very bike friendly as well. Wendy will make sure your stay is perfect. She & her staff go above & beyond for their guests! If you're looking for a quiet family-oriented relaxing beach experience...look no further! Stop searching & contact Wendy right now!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Fantastic

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cape, this was a great vacation spot for our family. Wendy is an excellent host and the accommodations were perfect for us. The unit was clean, very well-maintained and right on the beach. The big TV downstairs was nice to have during the college bowl games and the teenagers loved the privacy of their loft. This is a wonderful place for relaxing and truly getting away from it all.
Verified

8/10 Good

GUY M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Devi Leonard

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What makes this property unique

* Direct beachfront, watch the dolphins go by from most places in the home!

* The beach access is just a few steps off your back deck!

* End Unit with 2 DIRECT beachfront decks

* Comes with everything to make this your home-away-from-home! Makes packing easy and your stay relaxing!

* Wendy Jackson has owned in Barrier Dunes since 2004 so can provide personal service and answer all of your questions and help you have the perfect vacation!



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