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Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes

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Gulf View from Master Bedroom Deck.
Gulf View from Second Bedroom Deck.
Beautiful Sunset beyond Gulf Front Pool.
Full Kitchen with Everything You Will Need.
Living Room with 40' Plasma TV and Dining Table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61140 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes

Are you in search of a beautiful place to rest, relax, and get away from it all? Do you enjoy white sand beaches, clear emerald waters and a star filled night sky? How about an uncrowded stretch of beautiful beach from which to watch the sun sink below the horizon? The Forgotten Coast offers all of the beauty of Florida without the tourist mayhem. This beautiful gulf view townhouse in the exclusive gated community of Barrier Dunes on Cape San Blas is the perfect getaway.

Our townhouse comfortably sleeps 6 and offers two bedrooms, one king, one queen and a fold out queen sofa sleeper. The kitchen has just been outfitted with all new appliances and is fully stocked and ready for use with all the amenities you'll need for your stay including microwave, dishwasher, ice maker, coffee maker, blender, hand mixer, and more. There is a full size washer and dryer in the laundry room. Vaulted ceilings compliment the large master bedroom which has a deck offering gulf views as well as, a walk-in closet, cable TV with dvd player and a private bath offering double sinks, a shower with a separete garden tub. The second bedroom also offers a deck with gulf views as well as a comfortable queen size bed and cable TV with dvd player. The main living area has a 65” Smart TV with dvd player. A large deck off of the main living area features a gas grill and table and chairs.

Barrier Dunes is a family friendly community which offers not only private beach access, but also two beautiful pools, stocked fishing ponds and lighted tennis courts. Barrier Dunes is located next to the entrance of St. Joseph's Bay State Park, a coastal barrier peninsula that has been voted one of the best beaches in the US. Here you can enjoy bird watching (over 240 species sighted in the park), fishing, hiking, cycling, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling. If you enjoy golf, the nearby St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course is only a 15 minute drive away.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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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 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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Cape San Blas is home to this holiday home. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully’s Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scully's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes?

As of 7 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes on 16 Sept 2025 start from £193.91, 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 Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes located?

Situated in Cape San Blas, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Pig Island and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DJ B.

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

Great vacation rental

The property was well maintained, clean and perefect fit for our family of 5. The beach and pool are both really close to the unit. Definitely recommend stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use some pots and pans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Excellent

Everything about this place was great, literally a 2 minute walk and you are on the beach. Fully stocked kitchen with everything we needed and then some. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Helpful host - great property

Barrier Dunes is a wonderful little gated community with easy beach access and a private beach that allows dogs. It's like visiting Florida 40 years ago. We had a lovely stay, and found the place to be well maintained. The owner called to check on us, nd made sure everything was going well for us. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Stocked!

We have vrbo several times. This place was uber clean and stocked. We did have to bring our own beach chairs, but folks tear stuff up. Owner was Johnny on the Spot with communication. Place is much more modern than the pics appear. Give it a shot, you will not be disapppinted. Also has a padded bench in the window which a smaller person could sleep on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Enjoyed local restaurants. Nice exploring in the state park. Couldn't get Keurig to work. Luckily I'd brought my own. Home is clean but outdated. Sofa and chairs have seen better days. Outside furniture rusted and uncomfortable. Bed was great! Loved that big area with bed /bath/w&d. The complex has rat population. Even saying that , we'd stay there again. Steve was always right on top of things.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Our Beach Retreat

Super clean, spacious, and a 1 minute walk to the beach! We had the best time feeding the turtles in the little pond by the condo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Perfect family getaway

The condo could not be more perfectly located— overlooking an adorable turtle pond, the beach just steps away, the state park just around the corner, and in between the two adorable towns of Port St. Joe and Apalachicola. Host was kind and responsive. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Z.

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

Pleasant astay

Property was clean, well maintained, great location and very pleasant place to stay. Only suggestion to property managers is to provide a couple of suitcase caddies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Great location

great location just across from the beach. It was a quick trip but we loved spending the day at the beach and the pups were just as happy. Thanks so much for being so responsive if we called about anything. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tricia D.

The condo was nice. We had perfect weather and enjoyed the condo.

I loved the kitchen- it had everything we needed and was a nice size. The dining room table was comfortable and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck. My only complaint was the couch was a bit worn and needs to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chelsea P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The neighborhood was fantastic as always. Amenities are great. Distance to the sand is great! The property appeared clean and most was. Since this is a pet friendly property I would suggest cleaning the carpet on the stairs as there is a faint urine odor. Also when you pull out the couch bed there is pet fur and dirt so maybe the cleaners can get that cleaned out. Bathrooms, kitchen and bedrooms are clean. The floor needs a good deep clean maybe steam it and needs mopped a few times as the doors were pretty dirty. We understand it’s the beach and there is dirt and sand and it’s impossible to get it all. My only other suggestion is for families who cook more than going out like us is a large frying pan, a larger pasta pot and some baking sheets. Just do an updated kitchen inventory. We will always stay at barrier dunes and we would love to return to this unit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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

Great family vacation spot

Owner was very responsive, townhouse was very clean and steps from the boardwalk, location on the Cape was perfect. Less crowded/developed than other gulf coast areas but beautiful beaches and water. Sunsets were amazing from the beach. Close by trading post w/groceries, bait and tackle store, seafood market, ice cream, liquor, and a few restaurants gave us everything we needed with no extra developments that we didn’t want to be around. Very peaceful, kids could ride their bikes to the park, long bike trail, and ice cream stores, and plenty of space on the beach to find an open area to surf fish. It was exactly what we were looking for, will try to return again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Maintenance past due

Thought we would enjoy one more night at the beach so we booked this condo last minute. My mistake. Couldn’t check in till 4 and it wasn’t ready then. Thought we would sit in balcony with our two year old grandson. He touched one of the rails and it wasn’t attached. He could have fallen off the second floor. Thankfully I always had a hand on him. Outdated and needs maintenance. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Ed S.

Unhappy renters

This property needs extensive upgrades and repairs. The TV in the master bedroom did not work, the refrigerator leaked all over the floor every time the ice maker made ice, the furniture needs replacing and there needs to be more seating available.(one old couch and a hard back chair is all that is available in the living room), pots and pans need to be replaced, we were afraid to cook with them, the dishwasher has not been taken care of so we washed all utensils by hand, and the outside shower is just a pipe with a shower spout.

8/10 Good

Susie M.

almost perfect

The condo was great. The view was amazing. The layout was perfect. The furniture was in good condition. The patio furniture seemed new. Overall it was clean and a good experience. Only a couple of things that were not. There was no door on the master suite so there was no privacy really for me & my husband. There was only a partial roll of toilet paper (which is random). We had to go buy garbage bags and dish soap as well. They wanted dishes to be started in the dishwasher when we left but there was no soap so I had to handwash them. The door on the master suite is really my biggest complaint, everything else was minor irritants since it was vacation. I would still go back but would just be better prepared next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meg M., Columbus, OH

Best Condo at Barrier Dunes!

The condo was perfect! If you are traveling to the beach, and aren't interested in staying in the obnoxious "beach" themed condo, then this is the place for you! It was clearly one of the best condos at Barrier Dunes. And the owner was even nice enough to stop by and make sure we were all set and even offered up some great restaurant suggestions. It felt like home away from home. Very clean, modern and spacious layout of the condo with comfortable furniture for a small family. The living room couch was fantastically comfortable, and there was a nice assortment of seating form the bar, and hightop dining table to the comfy window seat. The condo was located right above the pond so you could see all the turtles from the back deck, and it was right across the driveway from the clubhouse/pool and beach access - very close. The only part we were a bit unsatisfied with was the outdoor patio furniture was a bit worn out - but I am sure that is a simple fix the owners would be willing to upgrade based on the other furniture throughout the condo. Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely recommend to friends or family, and will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to Cape San Blas and it was excellent. We had an issue with the fridge not cooling but Steve handled it perfectly. Bought a new one and had it delivered the next day which is a difficult thing to get done. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great getaway.

Property was very comfortable and the location was perfect. This unit had pretty much anything we needed to cook and eat with. Property owner was extremely easy to deal with and was available anytime I sent a message. Will definitely be booking through this owner and hopefully get the same property on our next visit to Port St Joe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Excellent location!

Really enjoyed our stay and are glad we were able to find this on short notice. Very clean and comfortable. The location was first rate! Rear deck overlooked pond and the beach was steps away. Can recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

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

Barrier dunes

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It had all of the necessities plus a few extra things that were just nice to have. It is right across from a short path to the beach and the pool is just a little walk down the road. The beach and the water are very nice. We also enjoyed the little pond out back. The people were very friendly. We eould definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs some TLC

The location of the condo is great. Short walk to beach/pool. However, the property really needs some attention paid to it. Simple things like sweeping/blowing the parking area, washing/painting door and interior. Kitchen/bath need updating but are adequate. Just needs a bit of attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great family trip!

Loved that the property was so close to the ocean! Great view of gulf from decks and nice view of the pond and fountain! We went back and forth from the beach to the pool with our kids multiple times a day- the proximity to the those two things was great- Kids wanted to go back for snacks and get a break from the sun then back to playing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Julie K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice condo complex

Great condo complex , pool and beach access nice . Our unit not so great , deck wood needs cleaning , Black mole on both decks. Master BR mini blinds over tub had black mold too . Living room furniture very uncomfortable. Bedrooms nice , good mattress , great large TV in living room . This place great needs a good cleaning and TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brooks C.

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

Nice place but needs updated.

This is a nice place but needs updating. The screen doors to the decks are about to fall off. The dishwasher was not working well. Everything else was ok but could use some up to date bedding and decor. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Your host

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Our family of 5 lives to travel and we all love the beach. We really enjoy all of the amenities that Barrier Dunes has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Cape San Blas is a wonderful vacation destination that is not touristy. There are miles of beautiful white beaches and none of the crowds and highrises that you find in Destin, Panama City Beach or Gulf Shores. It is a great place to get away and truly relax.

What makes this property unique

Our townhouse is one of the newest in Barrier Dunes and is just steps away from the gulf front pool and beach. It is newly remodeled and has all new appliances and furnishings. We have a 40 inch plasma TV as well as TV's and DVD players in both bedrooms.

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