Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Pool
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer

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Port St. Joe, FL

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
‪7 min walk‬
Beach
‪3 min drive‬
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Pull out sofa

1 Double Futon

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Twin bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

*Our home books Saturday to Saturday*

Direct beachfront access! You'll fall in love with our beachfront townhome on Cape San Blas, FL! Perfect for a couples getaway or trip with friends or family, this home has it all - three bedrooms (plus a sleeper sofa!), three and a half baths, a fully stocked kitchen, separate living/entertaining and sleeping spaces, and the most incredible view of the gulf. Even better, it's just steps from the ocean. No need to haul everything down to the beach for the day when you have easy access to where you're staying - for a quick trip inside to make lunch or take a nap. We hope you'll take the opportunity to catch the sunset from one of the three beachfront porches, have a bonfire and s'mores on the beach, and enjoy the restful, uncrowded beach that we've been visiting since 1995. It's truly a getaway and we look forward to sharing it with you!

Property manager

Ashley Ayris

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please contact owner for approval before booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Restaurants

‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
‪Cone Heads - ‬12 min walk
‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive
‪Pepto-Bistro Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park have a pool?

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

Is Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Beachfront, gorgeous sunsets, gated community, north Cape near state park located?

This Port St. Joe holiday 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 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mandy S.

16 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful stay & attentive host

We had a great stay & appreciated the timely communication from our host. The unit was comfortable, updated & well supplied. While we found it to be clean upon arrival, giving 4 stars instead of 5 because there was one detail that was missed & we found the source upon checkout (a soiled pillow that was contributing to a pet urine smell we couldn't pinpoint in the master bedroom). The host was gracious in responding to this finding & replaced the pillow for the next renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Last Minute Spring Break

Great location on the beach! Listened to waves crash all night, played in them during the day. Close to state park so when the waves get too crazy on the beach we could take kids to Eagle Harbor and play on the sand flat in St Joseph Bay. Great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect Location for CSB Getaway

From booking forward, Ashley was great to deal with. She’s got some of the best checkin & checkout docs I’ve seen and she communicated with us throughout our stay. The unit is at the far end of the Barrier Dunes complex and directly faces the water; it’s the second of four units in the building when you approach. We prefer the north end of the peninsula so this is the perfect location for us, quick access to the state park on foot via the beach or in your car. The condo was extremely clean & very well stocked. It was actually better stocked than many of the larger houses we’ve rented on the Cape. The clean grill was a huge bonus. The unit faces West and has three decks facing the Gulf, each with a great view. Beach access is easy with stairs right off the main floor deck and a pathway to the beach access point directly next to the building.Unit has a ton of chairs in a secure closet under the house. Trash is also located under the house. Unlike many other rentals trash must be placed on the curb for pick up in bags. With 3 flights of stairs make sure you’re prepared to carry heavy items upstairs, especially if using the suite on the top floor. This was not a problem with just two of us but if traveling with a larger family or seniors keep this in mind.Lastly, if you drive a large vehicle (I’ve got an F250) parking under the house is feasible but backing out is a challenge. Next time I’ll inquire about parking in the small lot around the corner.We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Great place in a perfect location!

Owner very responsive! Location perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

2 Dec, 2024

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

Thanksgiving get away

The property was well equipped and gorgeous. Ocean front view from all floors. We enjoyed family time with my son and his family and my husband. We had one great sunny day on the beach and cold and rainy the other days but gave us an opportunity to visit and watch movies. One caution if elderly visitors the stairs will get to you, we all left with sore calves. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

6 Nov, 2024

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

Nice fall stay-

Very well stocked and nice unit that faces the ocean right on beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charissa S.

22 Oct, 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug, 2024

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

Nice vacation stay.

Overall a nice vacation stay. Nice pool and close to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Fantastic house and located right on the beach!!!

I can't say enough about this property and the owner!! It was clean and had all the amenities we could ever need and also had on hand spices for our use. The beds were comfortable and bedrooms spacious. The whole house was beautifully decorated. Will definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Great Vacation Rental

Wonderful! Our third year at this rental. Can’t find a better place to rent and Cape San Blas is the best hidden gem of the Emerald coast. Ashley is easy to work with, she keeps you informed and checks with you during your stay to make sure all is going well. Can’t wait for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Beach vacation

We had a fantastic time and this property is perfectly situated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

28 May, 2024

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

Fantastic!

Property was gorgeous. Had all the amenities you would need for a perfect beach vacation. Even a covered shower outside to rinse off after a day in the sand! Would absolutely book again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

19 Apr, 2024

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

Outstanding views.

We are repeat renters and just love the place. Very clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The sunsets and proximity to the beach are hard to beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

27 Nov, 2023

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

Blessed week

The condo was amazing very clean and well stocked. Views from the deck were out of this world beautiful. Love everything about the location and the condo except… too many stairs for older folks like us with Arthur Ritis following us around. The master on the main level would’ve made it perfect. But overall I highly recommend to anyone with strong legs.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Nov, 2023

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

Peace on the cape

The home has a great location next to the state park. The owners are very helpful. A wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John W P.

4 Nov, 2023

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

Condo on the beach

Overall it was a good visit. The drawback was neighbors on one side that smoked on their balcony and neighbors on the other side had three dogs that barked. The balconies are not designed with privacy in mind. The view was good

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

17 Oct, 2023

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

Great Week if Vacation

Our family really enjoyed this getaway. Great location right on the beach! One thing to know is the stairs are open slotted so for smaller children that may be a factor. Great property though!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

8 Oct, 2023

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

Peaceful property

Great place to stay. So relaxing and close to the beach. Owners are so kind and responsive.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

28 Aug, 2023

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

PERFECT SPOT ON THE GULF

We really enjoyed our stay this past week. The unit was just perfect. Furnishings and beds were very comfortable and the unit was spotless upon our arrival. The kitchen was well stocked with more than we needed. I think the balconies and beautiful view of the beach was our favorite spot. Didn't even have to leave the deck to see the sunsets. Our host, Ashley, was very helpful with check in and was very responsive to any of the questions we had after check in. We look forward to returning again in the same spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Great beach trip

Perfect location and nicely furnished townhome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

3 Jul, 2023

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

Great Rental

Perfect location. Beachside with all the amenities. If you’re looking for a good place to walk around away from the beach go to Appalachicola lots of neat shops. Then eat lunch at the Grill. The shrimp poboys are wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

6 Jun, 2023

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

A little piece of paradise

We had a lovely stay at this property. The kitchen was well stocked and it was convenient to the pools. This was one of our best stays at The Dunes and we want to stay here when we return.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anitta L.

2 Jun, 2023

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

We had a great time

Our family of 5 adults plus two small dogs had a great time. Town house is close to beach and easy to access. Shout out to Ashley for working with our grocery delivery service to allow access before we even arrived. Much appreciated!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

8 May, 2023

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

Heaven on Earth

Beautiful, clean and right on the beach! From reserving to checking out, all was a complete pleasure! House has everything you need, from cooking to playing on the beach. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

1 May, 2023

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

Beach

Nice

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Ayris

I have owned this home since 1995 when I first visited with my husband and two girls. We fell in love instantly with the pace and beauty of Cape San Blas and have owned two properties in the area over the years. My girls are grown now but we all still visit our beautiful home away from home when we can!

Why they chose this property

The location of this property on Cape San Blas is unmatched. Besides the obvious beachfront draw, the community of Barrier Dunes is located at the edge of the residential portion of the cape which bumps up against state-preserved state park land. The beauty and privacy this location bring truly allow its visitors to unplug and soak up the sunsets.

What makes this property unique

We pride ourselves on keeping a well-stocked home. We hope you'll find everything you need in the home during your stay (if not, please let us know for future visitors!). We even include a starter set of disposables like paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps, so that you're not in a bind if you get in town late. We've tried to think of everything, since we ourselves stay in the home regularly.