T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
8 min walk
William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
1 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included!
Baron by the Sea is beautifully decorated in an elegant but comfortable beach style and thoughtfully stocked with an abundance of amenities. Situated at the north end of the Cape; you can bike or walk to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and just a few steps to the sand and water’s edge. Swim, kayak, paddle board and play in the gulf and bay. This home is situated in one of the most prestigious developments on Cape San Blas. It is directly across the street from the awesome community pool and is just a short walk to the community's private beach access. The ground floor has parking for up to 4 cars, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, fire pit, kayak and beach cart. This is a reverse floor plan so, the kitchen, dining and living rooms are on the top floor which offers the best gulf views. Vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows provide a bright, airy and open gathering space. There is a large, screened porch which offers outstanding views to the gulf and community pool. The decks provide a venue for relaxing and taking in the view. The dining table seats 6, with an additional four seats at the kitchen island and a six-seat dining table on the deck. The kitchen is loaded with prep and serving amenities, stainless appliances and plenty of granite counter space. This wonderful home sleeps 10.
First Level: *Parking for 4 vehicles *Hot tub *Propane grill *Outdoor Shower *Paver patio w/fire pit
Second Level: The second level is the “bedroom” level. There are a total of three bedrooms and two baths on this floor. *Bedroom 1: Two bunk beds, sleeps four (shares a bathroom w/bedroom 2) *Bedroom 2: Queen bed, with shared gulf view balcony (shares bathroom w/bedroom 1) *Bedroom 3: Queen bed, private bath w/double vanity, shared gulf view balcony (this is the master bedroom)
Third Level: *This is the main living area, but also includes a bedroom and full bathroom. *Bedroom 4: Queen bed *Full bathroom *Kitchen: side by side refrigerator w/ice maker, oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, drip and Keurig coffee maker, crock pot, blender along with plenty of prep, serving and storage utensils. *Dining area seats 6 w/4 seats at the island *Living room w/casual seating, TV, cable, DVD player, books, games *Screened porch with dining table which seats 6 and additional casual seating.
Additional Features: * All bedrooms include TV’s, cable and Wi-Fi * Iron and ironing board * Hair dryers in each bathroom * Two HVAC units, one on each floor, separate thermostats * 1 Bath towel per person (based on max occupancy plus 1 extra/bath) * 1 Beach towel per person (based on max occupancy)
VayK gear is also included with this home. We offer a $250 credit (included in the rental price) that guests can use toward beach gear from one of our partners. This rental is limited to a maximum of 14 days.
Standard Supplies Provided: *Tre'Semme Shampoo/conditioner in every bathroom. *Dove moisturizing soap in each bathroom. *Coffee filters (1 package) *K cups (2) *Dishwasher pods *Dish soap. *Gain Laundry Detergent *Garbage bags *Toilet paper (2 rolls per bathroom) *Paper towel (1) *Hand soaps at every sink
* Pets are considered at this home, but please solicit approval for specific size, breed, and quantity. Call prior to booking to inquire about pet approval/details. All pets must be approved. A nonrefundable pet fee will be applied to your stay.
*We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit of 25 for renters.
"All confirmed reservations require the signed acceptance of the Be Our Guest Vacation Homes rental contract. A sample of the contract can be viewed at
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
Mexico Beach - 37 min drive - 54.2 km
Restaurants
Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 15 min drive
Scallop Republic - 8 min drive
Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - 15 min walk
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - 2 min drive
Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included!?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included! on 25 Apr 2026 start from £149, 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 Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf views, steps to pool, fire pit, pet friendly, beach gear included! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Pig Island. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It’s a very short walk to the community beach boardwalk. The pool is directly across the street and the hot tub below the home checks all the boxes on this great home.
Be Our Guest!
The house was close to the beach and had everything we needed for a great 3 family vacation.
Sarah C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Baron By the Sea is a great place to call home for a family vacation! Be Our Guest again soon, Sarah!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Crystal F.
10 Aug 2025
Great Vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our place! It was a great place toStay! Management company was Incredible! I think they would have stood in line at Webers Donuts if I would have ask! 😍
We had a fabulous week at this property. So many amenities provided and details which made our stay so comfortable. We would love to stay here again!
Wendy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Baron By the Sea is loaded with features, the community pool is right across the street and almost feels like a private pool. The hot tub, screened porches, fire pit, kayak... the list goes on! Be Our Guest again soon, Wendy!
Had a nice stay at Brian's property. It met our needs and a good time was had by all.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
We are delighted that you enjoyed Baron By the Sea! This home offers so many great amenities, views and easy access to the beach. We hope you will come see us again soon!
This was our second stay at this beautiful home and can’t wait to come back next year! It has all the best amenities and it’s home away from home. Thank you Donna for always being so helpful and responsive to any questions we may have. We never want to leave but our family now feels rejuvenated and ready to go back to the real world. Until next time!
Lauren C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
We look forward to your return to Baron By the Sea, Lauren.
Be Our Guest!
House has well equipped kitchen & nice little touches like beach umbrella, towels, chairs, & wagon to put it all in.
Sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2021
This beautiful home has it all. While it's not gulf front, the walk is brief and you still have excellent views. The pool, hot tub and other amenities provide all the features for a wonderful beach vacation.
The house was fantastic! Very clean and a great location. We loved the area and being on the Cape. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this property
Dusty S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Baron By The Sea has it all! Great views, beautiful development, tastefully decorated, easy access to the beautiful beaches, community pool, hot tub, kayak, beach gear....whew! Be Our Guest again soon, Dusty!
The week was magical, from the ease to get to the beach, the close proximity of the pool, and the beautiful Baron by the Sea home. The house had everything we needed and more! Will definitely return.
Doris K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
We love your adjectives! Be Our Guest again soon, Doris!
We loved this beach house! It was perfect for a family get away and was great to have our pets with us. It was much closer to the beach boardwalk which was a great surprise. The living space is on the 3rd Floor which was fine for us but if you have guests who have trouble with stairs that could be a problem. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Anna D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
Baron By the Sea is in a lovely community with easy access to a very quiet section of the beach. We love the proximity to the pool and this home comes with a private hot tub and lovely patio with firepit. The screened porch and other features make this home a great place to unwind and discover Cape San Blas!
We had a wonderful stay. Pictures are accurate. Short walk to the beach. We were glad we rented a beach cart, however, to make travel back and forth easier. Even with the rain we had fun inside the property with game nights and watching the rain on the screened in porch. Very clean and welcoming. Have bookmarked it for a future stay.
Maureen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Baron By the Sea is a super comfortable home with a private hot tub below and an "almost" private pool directly across the street! Be Our Guest again soon, Maureen!
Great house with everything we needed. Our pup loved first trip to the beach and there was plenty of room for the gear we brought (trailer, kayak and paddleboards). Access to beach was easy. Had to drive a little ways to get our gear on the bay, but launches weren't crowded. Real nice spot and house.
Aaron J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Aaron,
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you also found time to enjoy the large community pool, private hottub and campfire patio? Please come see us again soon!
It was a wonderful vacation for myself and my family. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed and more! Beach views from the daily room and bedrooms. Porches to enjoy evenings and early mornings! We hope to return this summer!
Kind regards
Mary Ann and family
We had a wonderful stay with (6 adults) two grown daughters, their husbands, three grandchildren under age 4 and a dog. A lovely beautifully decorated and new home made our stay so nice . We enjoyed the fire pit, the screened in porch , and the pool right across the street. The house was so well equipped with beach gear such as a wagon , beach chairs , a kayak, 2 umbrellas and beach toys . We loved the beautiful quiet beach and especially enjoyed using the kayak. We will cherish the family memories made at Baron by the Sea and Cape San Blas!
Giselle P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Baron by the Sea is in a beautiful development with easy access to the beach, pool and parks. The private hottub, fire pit and screened porch really make this a great place to make memories. Come see us again soon!
Everything was perfect and even better than we had hoped. Very short walk to the beach. Beach was very secluded. Home was very well equipped from the kitchen to the beach toys/towels and toiletries. Beds, sheets, pillows were high quality. We will be back. 5 stars for the house and another 5 stars for the rental company.
Danny G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
5 Stars to the guest as well! Thanks, Danny! Be Our Guest again soon!
My wife and I traveled with our daughter and four grandchildren to "Baron by the Sea". The house was wonderful. We arrived to a spotless home with everything provided. From beach towels, to a fully appointed kitchen, It was a 5 minute walk to a beautiful, pristine white sandy beach. Cape San Blas is the only west facing beach in the Florida panhandle, so we were treated to some amazing sunsets as well. THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was spectacular!!!
RICHARD C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
So glad you loved it as much as we do! Be Our Guest again soon!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Joe G.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
House was great - host was not
House was very nice. Host was not. Vrbo has a “Extenuating-Circumstances-Policy” that “protects you” for things beyond your control.
Look it up. Things like mandatory evacuations. We were required to vacate the cape after less than 48 hours. The host refused to abide by the VRBO policy with the explanation that they reimbursed for two days only because we choose not to return after the mandatory evacuation had lifted. Who goes back after a cat five hurricane rolls through following a mandatory evacuation? House is a nice house - “Be Our Guest” gave me a zero star rating because I asked VRBO to enforce their own policy which is both petty and unprofessional.
Joe G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
Joe, thanks for the feedback, but with every point you've made here you validate our adherence to policies, the quality of the home and our exceptional customer service.
You signed a rental contract (and initialed adjacent to this clause) stating that refunds would not be extended for mandatory evacuations unless travel insurance was purchased. You declined the insurance and we made an exception for all of our guests, refunding the two nights of mandatory evacuation. You're welcome.
We were fortunate and the hurricane completely missed us. There was not a blade of grass out of line in this area post Hurricane Helene. As you stated, you "chose" not to return after the mandatory evacuation. Most of our other guests returned to enjoy the balance of their stay.
VRBO's policy is does protect you for things like mandatory evacuations. However, it does not extend refunds to guests that "choose" not to stay after booking a home. We understand the inconvenience of leaving and returning during a stay and that's why we extended the refunds for two nights.
We did not rate you, Joe. There is not an option for a host to leave a "zero" rating for a guest (although, you seem to have earned it!). We "chose" not to rate you as we did not have anything nice to say. Again, you are welcome.
If you travel to our amazing area again during hurricane season, we recommend you purchase travel insurance!
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Sandy S.
29 Nov 2021
Honest Opinion it was not for us.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home needs repair. The M.B is in middle portion of home, making for a noisy rest, you can hear everything and everyone above you going up and down the steps and opening and closing any doors up on top patio where the kitchen and the main recreation area is located. Poor lighting in bathrooms, uncomfortable beds and there is not a KING size bed in any of the rooms; all beds are full to queen and bunks. Too far from beach to carry any kayak and if you manage to do so, be prepared for a high incline up the boardwalk to beach and back down again. Construction going on near house and beach access and the noise from main road is loud if your planning to sit out on any patio. Oh, the pricker burrs are everywhere so pets beware, the nonexistent landscaping around this home is no help. Sorry for bad review, but, for the money, it was not worth it to us. Great area, but, would not recommend this to anyone other than a group of spring breakers.
Sandy S.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Sandy, so sorry you were unable to enjoy your visit. I appreciate you taking my call to discuss this feedback. After speaking with you it was clear your experience stemmed primarily from the fact that your daughter was not a good houseguest. Gosh, that one is certainly out of our control! We work hard to provide accurate descriptions of the home's layout and amenities on our site. We double checked and everything is spot on so, we appreciate the apology, but clearly this review is going to need some explaining!
You are correct that the queen bed is not a king size bed (it is advertised as a queen). The beach is ~265 steps from this home and the boardwalk has a very gradual incline over a beautiful, natural and protected dune structure. Kayaks are very easily transported to the beach via the boardwalk, we have guests that do it every week! This is a very natural landscape and if you wander into the areas that are not maintained, it's possible you will find some less than ideal conditions for walking barefoot so let's not disparage the lovely landscaping. Also, we appreciate your comments about construction, but as discussed this was very minimal and did not impact your experience for more than a couple hours one day. "Spring breakers" are some of our favorite guests (as long as they meet our minimum age requirements) as the Cape is an awesome destination in March and April!
Again, thank you for helping us highlight how amazing this home is. I'm sure anyone reading this will understand how stressful the holidays can be for some people especially when spending it with family. The next time you decide to spend Thanksgiving at the beach we urge you to consider two homes... one for you and the other for the rest of your family!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David H.
8 Jul 2024
Relaxing week-great place to stay
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:
After living a busy lifestyle it was nice to unwind to a pleasant area; great house and great amenities.
David H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
17 Jun 2024
Perfect Family Vacation
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:
Baron by the Sea is such a beautiful home with all the amenities you could ask for in the most beautiful place! We loved the main kitchen/living area being on the 3rd floor. The screened in porch off the kitchen was a great relaxing place to drink our coffee in the morning, and unwind after a beach day. The kitchen had everything we needed to make family meals. The pool and hot tub were a huge plus when the purple flag was flying at the beach. There are two beach entrances and either one is an easy walk to the beautiful beach. It would take way longer to get to the beach from a high rise condo that sits directly on the beach. The house was clean and comfortable; it felt like home away from home and we didn’t want to leave. We would love to stay again next year for our annual family vacation and look forward to making more memories at Baron by the Sea! 🩵
Lauren C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jamie B.
14 Jun 2024
Good family stay!
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:
Our family of seven stayed here in May, 2024. We had a great experience with plenty of space. The property description was accurate, and the property itself was clean and just what we needed.
Jamie B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
22 Apr 2024
Great stay on the Cape
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:
Everything exceeded our expectations! Very spacious house extremely close to the beach and community pool. House comes with everything you would need for the beach so no need to pack your own. Owners provide kayak, 7 beach chairs and beach towels, 4 boogie boards, corn hole and beach toys. $250 beach gear credit got us free bikes. Short ride to the trading post and Skullys is only a 10 minute walk. Donna with the management company was extremely helpful and responded to any questions we had promptly. Will definitely rent through Be Our Guest again!
Jason D.
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