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Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 152540 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Port St. Joe, FL

Place, Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Pig Island
Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom #3 Level 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room Level 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Gulf Front Master #1 Level 2

1 King Bed

Gulf Front Master #2 Level 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #1 Main Level

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bunk Room Level 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gulf Front Master Bath #1 Level 2

Toilet · Shower only

Gulf Front Master Bath #2 Level 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Toilet & Shower

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Queen Bedroom Bath #3 Level 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables

Welcome to The Tranquil Turtle! This gorgeous 5 Bedroom/5 Bath Gulf front beach home with a private heated pool on North Cape San Blas has everything you need for a wonderful & relaxing beach vacation. Extras that are included: Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball. Escape the hustle & bustle of daily life, dig your toes in the sugar-white sands or take a dip in the private Gulf front, heated pool or relax on the top level balcony bed swing! This home features an open-concept kitchen & living area, built-in bookcase, wet-bar, spacious dining area & gorgeous sunset views of the Gulf of America from one of the spacious balconies on the main or top level! Plenty of room for the whole family with 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 upper level gulf front primary suites, 1 main level king en-suite, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds (3 twin & 1 full) perfect for kids & 1 queen bedroom all with private en-suites. You get the best of both worlds with the calming waters of St. Joseph Bay across the street & the pristine Gulf waters just steps away! Explore the Forgotten Coast, scalloping, fishing, kayaking, bicycling & relaxing in paradise! The Tranquil Turtle is an allergy friendly home so we do not allow pets. Exceptions are made for service animals, please contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information you can also go to www.tranquilturtlehouse.com. The Turtle is most definitely family friendly. All kinds of activities for adults and kids alike. The Tranquil Turtle is a NO SMOKING FACILITY. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE DECKS.

The Tranquil Turtle typically rents from Saturday to Saturday during peak seasons. Exceptions can be made and if you would like to discuss please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

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Pool can be heated weekly for a $350 fee. Heated with gas, not a heat pump.

Sea view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field.

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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
Indian Pass Beach - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬12 min drive
‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬5 min drive
‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬2 min drive
‪Peachy’s - ‬2 min drive
‪Scallop Republic - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape San Blas holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pig Island, Port St. Joe Beach and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

12 Sept, 2025

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

Beautiful house and property !!!Stocked with everything you need.Clean and communication with owner was great.Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Family Fun

We loved the house. I have never been in rental property that was so well stocked in the kitchen. The location to the beach was great. We would love to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry h.

22 Jun, 2025

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

What a Blas

Property was perfect for our family. So close to everything. We all agreed it had so much for our convenience that we over packed. Wonderful place hope to be back next year. Thanks for hosting us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

23 Apr, 2025

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

Spring Break 25

Very nice property. Best VRBO stay to date. Number of pots/pans/dishes etc. was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

8 Mar, 2025

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

Fabulous place

This was such an awesome house! The beach was beautiful and the house was perfect! Didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

caron t.

13 May, 2025

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

Amazing

This was the perfect spot for our family. The bathroom in each room gave everyone their own space. The house is furnished with everything thing you need. There is no long haul to the beach. It is only steps away. The outdoor bathroom is so smart to have. The pool was amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect. Expectations were exceeded ; both house & property are clean, peaceful...top tier.

Fantastic. The communication & details before arrival as well as inquiries made during the stay were promptly responded to. The property was exactly as expected with many amenities - overall an A

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Family Vacation

This was our first stay at the Tranquil Turtle as our usual home was booked. We loved the home. It was beautiful and extremely clean. This end of the Cape doesn’t have as much beach/surf but this actually worked well for us as the kids and my 88-year-old father had a shorter walk to get to the beach. Pool was wonderful. Home incredibly stocked. Sophi was a delight to work with. At the end of the trip, my dad asked if we would be getting this house again next time. My favorite feature of the house was the swinging bed outside of the master bedroom overlooking the Gulf. I spent a lot of time swinging, reading, and napping!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry T.

12 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful week!

Very enjoyable stay with my family this week. We even reserved it for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug, 2024

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

Cape

Wonderful amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton B.

26 Feb, 2023

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

Beautiful house! loved the area and the bike paths sound of the ocean footsteps away!

Very impressive loved the house and the sound of the ocean! Definitely plan to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Calm Seas

House setup was perfect for our multi-generational trip with the ground floor bedroom/bath. Very well stocked with all cooking pots/pans we needed. Light repair in process on the hot tub meant we choice not to utilize that, but the pool was great for the littles. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay at Tranquil Turtle

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tranquil Turtle. The home was very comfortable and we appreciated that linens and beach towels were provided. We enjoyed good fishing on the beach in front of the house, the pool and hot tub and even enjoyed a campfire on the beach at night. Just beautiful! The owner was so kind and always quick to respond if we had any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mom

10 Jul, 2024

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

Fabulous Florida Vaca

Exceeded our expectations!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing Stay!

The home was perfect for our family beach trip! The spacious accommodations could not have been better for 10 adults and 3 children! We loved the location and enjoyed everything the home and area had to offer. The Tranquil Turtle checked all of our boxes!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

14 Mar, 2021

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

Relaxing Vacation

This home has all the amenities which is a plus when traveling with children. Home is beautiful and directly on the white sandy beach. We highly recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

christy n., West Chester, Ohio

11 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect house!!!

The place was perfect!! Sophi was very responsive to a few questions we had. What kid definitely stay there again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

27 Mar, 2024

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

Family vacation

This property is everything it presents in pictures. The location to the beach is perfect and the outdoor activities at the house (pool, hot tub, games) were a hit with our family. The living room, kitchen and both decks offered gathering spaces that worked well for our group. The kitchen was well stocked and the separate ice maker was a hit! Love this property and would go here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Annual family trip

The tranquil turtle home is beautiful! It was perfect for our family of 11. Because we had red flags / double red flags for part of our stay having the in ground pool and hot tub was a plus. The house was clean and very well stocked. Questions about the surrounding area(grocery shopping) and type of coffee filters needed were promptly answered.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann K., Hinsdale,Il

4 Mar, 2024

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

Amazing Vacation

We were a family of 9 and there was something to make our vacation special for everyone. The beautiful sunsets off our balcony, the view of the Gulf at our door.The pool and hot tub were fabulous. The incredibly well stocked kitchen. The beautiful decor. This was a vacation we will fondly remember. The host was wonderful and responded to my questions quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann, Hinsdale,Il

18 Feb, 2023

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

Fantastic Home

This is an awesome house. The home is beautiful. The gulf front view is spectacular. The heated pool and the hot tub were wonderful. My family loved this house. Sophi was easy to contact and very pleasant to talk to. We would love to stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Loved Cape San Blas

Loved the location and layout of the house and proximity to the beach was fabulous!! Little upsetting we did not feel comfortable using hot tub due to electrical issue. Overall house was great !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

18 Mar, 2025

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

Best Beach Rental!!!

This was our second stay at Tranquil Turtle, and it reinforced that it’s the only place we want to stay for a FL beach vacation! Quiet, secluded beach (on yet another spring break week!), tons of shell hunting, dolphin sightings, and freedom to do beach bonfires—we couldn’t ask for more!Sophi’s house is the most well appointed rental—every thoughtful detail, plenty of hooks for hanging swimsuits and towels, luggage racks for suitcases, beach chairs, toys, and pool toys. Shuffleboard, fuseball table, and pool table were all very loved by the teens in our group. Kitchen has everything you could possibly want, including two fridges, and a separate ice maker, and plenty of seating for our group of 9. (Also, we would love to know where you got the living room chaise—it was sooooo comfy!!) Beds were super cozy (we alllllll slept in each day), and linens are top notch. You can’t beat having 4 master suites, and 2 of them with ocean views and a porch swing to enjoy it. We will 100% be back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie m.

1 May, 2024

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

Loved The Tranquil Turtle!

The Tranquil Turtle met all our expectations! Beautiful spacious house on the beach with gorgeous sunset views. Our family of 11 enjoyed the private heated pool, hot tub, outdoor pool table, shuffleboard, & foosball. The host provided beach toys, pool inflatables, beach chairs, umbrellas, and tons of beach towels that we didn't have to pack. The host responded to my questions quickly. We sincerely enjoyed staying at the Tranquil Turtle! and definitely recommend it for family vacations.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

The Tranquil Turtle was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 6 grandchildren. The house was well- stocked and we loved having the pool and closeness of the beach. The sunsets were amazing, no crowds, plenty of seashells and we counted 8 sea turtle nests!! Mollie was always quick to answer our questions! Thank you for a perfect vacation!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sophi Foster

The Tranquil Turtle has been a dream for many years. My husband and I decided to take the plunge and give it a try. The Cape is a bit of "Heaven on Earth" that we love and have always wanted to be able to share with our family, friends & guests. You will find that we try to provide all the extras that we can and are always looking for feedback so that we can make this the vacation home you want to return to year after year!

Why they chose this property

The Tranquil Turtle sits right after the rocks on North Cape San Blas. The sunsets are amazing and once you visit you will understand why they call it The Forgotten Coast. Where else can you drive on the beach (with permit), build a fire, or walk your dog? This beach has miles of beautiful white sand, the shells are awesome and so is the fishing. If you are looking for a busy commercial-type area, this is not the place for you. If you want a laid back, peaceful beach vacation then we hope to make the Turtle your "Home Away from Home."

What makes this property unique

The Turtle has many unique benefits and we will continue to add more.

Private Heated Outdoor Pool (Please note that the pool is heated with an electric heat pump, when the temperature outside is under 60 degrees it is not going to heat the pool)

Hot Tub (Not a guaranteed amenity as they are temperamental by nature)

Outdoor Pool Table

Shuffle board

Foosball

Icemaker

Outdoor bathroom and shower

Extra Refrigerator

Fish Cleaning Station

Relaxing Bed Swing

Gas Grill