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Private kitchen
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Port Saint Joe, FL
  • Place, Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sandy Paws

The Space:

Welcome to Sandy Paws, your perfect escape on the emerald waters of Cape San Blas’ Forgotten Coast. Designed for comfort, connection, and carefree beach days, this spacious 5-bedroom home sleeps up to 12 guests and is thoughtfully laid out with bathrooms on all three levels that is ideal for families and groups.



Start your mornings on the large deck, sipping coffee as the sun rises, and wind down in the evenings with cocktails while the Gulf delivers unforgettable sunsets. You’re just a 7-minute walk to the sugar-white beaches and a 4-minute walk to the bay, giving you the best of both worlds.



Pet Friendly Paradise

Bring your four-legged family members along! Sandy Paws features a fully fenced yard where pups can safely play and explore. Maximum 2 pets, for an additional fee.



Comfort Meets Convenience

Every bedroom includes bedside tables with power outlets for easy device charging. The home is fully stocked with all the essentials—fresh linens, towels, a well-equipped kitchen, WiFi, washer/dryer, and air conditioning—so you can settle in and relax from day one.



Extras for Easy Fun

Enjoy complimentary kayaks and beach equipment during your stay, plus board games, children’s books, and toys for family fun indoors.



Outdoor Living

Fire up the BBQ grill, relax on the patio, or gather in the backyard after a long day in the sun. Free on-site and street parking make arrivals and departures effortless.



Perfect for Larger Groups

For extended families or reunions, Sandy Paws is connected via an elevated walkway to our neighboring property, Sunny Paws. Both homes can be booked together for an even larger getaway.



Whether you’re here for beach days, bay adventures, or simply to unplug and unwind, Sandy Paws offers the space, comfort, and location to make your vacation truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to host you! 🌅🐾

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 and cats (limit 3 total)
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this holiday home is near 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 Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 33 min drive - 50.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Paws pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Paws?

As of 5 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Paws on 10 May, 2026 start from S$490, 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.

How much is parking at Sandy Paws?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Paws?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Paws?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Paws located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Pig Island and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and very pet friendly. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house in close proximity to a very nice beach that is less crowded than most.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay in a great location. Great property manager quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Great location!

The property was in an amazing location, with a less than 5 minute walk to the beach. Very little traffic and almost no noise, so we had an extremely relaxing visit. Trading Post up the street has everything you would need during a visit, so no need to leave for the bigger towns. This is our new go-to spot for the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie R.

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

Amazing stay, comfortable home, close to the beach

We had such a wonderful stay!! The home was lovely, very spacious for our group of seven. The walk to the beach was easy, and we absolutely loved the skeeball and air hockey downstairs!! Hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hadn’t known what to expect from the Cape San Blas location, but we were pleasantly surprised. We came to fish and relax celebrating my husband’s 61st birthday. We were so happy with the house, even more happy with the pristine beaches and beautiful bay. We fished, caught flounder, trout, mangrove snapper, and many large redfish. We kayaked together. The house provided 2 kayaks, but be careful, the red one has a hole in the bottom and it quickly filled with water. Luckily I brought mine from home so it all worked out… what a great mini vacation. Thank you for the great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Spring break

We had a great stay at Sandy Paws. This is our 2nd spring break staying at this house. Great fenced in yard for the dogs. Nice neighborhood for a walk. Short ride to the beautiful state park. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking meals in. Comfy recliners to relax for movie night after all day on the beach. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

The house was very nice and comfortable.

We loved our stay! The house was very relaxing and a short walk to the beach. Our fur babies had just as much fun as we did. I love that the town is so pet friendly. Best vacation we have had!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Family Vacation

Plenty of room for the entire family and perfect fenced area for pets. Beds were extremely comfortable which is a huge plus. House was equipped with everything that we needed and conveniently located to the General Store for any other supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Family vacation with our dogs

We enjoyed Sandy Paws and the spacious home with large comfortable beds for 2 sisters and our 3 young adult children. We also brought our 2 small dogs and we all enjoyed the beach. Very close walk to the gulf and beach access. The sunsets are gorgeous. 2nd trip to CSB and we just love this peaceful paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindy D.

Great Vacation

The furry ones and the rest of the family had a great time at this vacation home. It was perfect distance from the beach. The trail was also very convenient to take a stroll down the main street of Cape San Blas. Awesome job by Murray and Emma with this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Z.

5 out of 5 stars best cape vacation yet

Wonderful vacation, wonderful weather, wonderful hosts. The house and amenities were perfect for our visit to the cape this year. Communication with the owners was simple and prompt. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Oh boy, what a great vacation!

Sandy Paws was in an awesome location, was as described (but even better!), and had everything we needed for a great beach vacation! The layout of the 3-story house was perfect. We could all gather together, but we had privacy when needed, too. Adults, children, and dogs enjoyed fun-filled days and quiet, peaceful sleeps on comfy beds at night. Oh boy, what a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R.

Beautiful Escape

We had an incredible time at Sandy Paws. The house was fabulously comfortable, airy, with the most amazing light all through the day. It was close to the beach and also very close to the State Park which is an awesome bike ride. Our dogs had a fabulous time and really enjoyed every minute. We are so grateful to have found this rental property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

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

Great beach - beautiful sunsets

Great beach property. Beautiful sunsets. Property is perfect for a large group. Golf cart is a nice asset to travel to the public beach access, which is a few blocks away. Screened in porch is a perk. Andy and Travis, owners, are quick to respond if there are questions or concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

What a trip!

We had great communication by the owners and they gave us great information while staying there. We were so happy to see all the beach gear that we could use while were down there. We were perfect proximity to everything. There is even a great restaurant at the end of the street. You could walk or drive the golf cart. The kitchen is fully stocked with plently pots and pans and dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Sandy Paws 🐾 Pawfect!!

This was a return visit to Sandy Paws for my sister and me. The location, with the fenced in yard and the short walk to the beach is perfect for the two of us and our dogs! We especially enjoy afternoons sitting on the sunny deck while the dogs sun themselves. The owners are very responsive to any of our requests. We will be returning again next year for our extended stay.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Family vacation

Check-in was seamless....received an email stating House was ready earlier than expected. We ate all but 2 meals at the house and the few things we forgot, they had provided. We had a wonderful time and our 15 year old grandson loved the basement area! Thank you for sharing your home, especially through these uncertain times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Donald M.

Great time. Minor issues.

Had a excellent time. I planned this trip for my dogs and they loved it. Not sure what happened to the separate fenced in area. Could of mowed the weeds. Taller than my labs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Loved it!

What a great place! 7 of us and 2 dogs stayed three nights and had a great time! Plenty of room for everyone and a close walk to the beach. The golf car was very helpful and fun to drive. The only negative thing I could say was the noise. On the left side a new house is being built and on the right side the road was paved. We didn't spend much time at the house during the day so it wasn't really an issue. We would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Amazing!

The house was fantastic. We plan to come again as soon as we can. We know to bring a lot less stuff though. The house was well stocked and had things that most rental properties don't. Our three dogs loved the yard but be careful of those little prickly things! One dog seemed to be a magnet for them. The water was incredibly calm and the beach was deserted. I have already recommended this place to friends!

8/10 Good

Leah W.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Florida family

For 4 days we were there at this unit, it had a lot of outdoor toys and kayaks, bikes , ect. But there were no information on where to go, regulations on where to fish, legal amount of crab, fish, scallops ect. We had to find out ourselves. The map needs to be updated with the PRIVATE GATES that I hope we were allowed to go threw. All in all a great trip and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad and Mary H., Chisago City

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

Wonderful Extended Christmas Stay at Sandy Paws!

Maury and Emma were very responsive to our pre-trip questions. The kitchen was well outfitted and even had a crockpot. We cooked all of our own meals except a couple of trips to the donut shop(get there early). The internet speed was great, we had 4 people (3 working - 1 schooling) and had no problems. The house was huge with three stories with 4 large bedrooms, 2 common areas, a wrap around porch and plenty of storage space. We enjoyed the game room and the the kayaks, and the nearby pickleball courts. We had the opportunity to meet Maury and Emma and found them to be warm, thoughtful and helpful in giving us ideas of things to do around the area. Our dog loved running the beach and playing with the neighbor's dog Buddy. Next time we are in Cape San Blas we will definitely stay at Sandy Paws again.
Stayed 42 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., Pace, Florida

They thought of everything!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Cape San Blas thanks to the awesome owners of Sandy Paws. This was our first year to bring our dogs, our only regret was that we didn't decide to do it sooner. The entire house and yard has been tailored for pet lovers. The house itself was one of the best stocked rental homes we have ever encountered. We felt like we were staying at a friend's home. The beds were comfortable for each person even though some usually prefer more firm or softer mattresses. The kitchen had everything we required. Having all the toys at our disposal was great. We got a lot of use out of the bikes and golf cart. The owners were very fast to respond when we had a concern or a question. They are just nice people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House!

My husband and I took our 3 kids ages, 12,16,18, along with my mom and 2 dogs for a week at Sandy Paws. You just can’t beat this house. If you’re not a fan of bunk beds and comfort is key, this is the house! Every bed was extremely comfortable and queen or king size. Our older boys stayed on lower level, husband and I and our daughter on 2nd level and my mom on the main level. The most perfect layout for us! There was a game room/extra tv room on lower level and huge laundry room. Super fun and plenty of room to spread out! Beach is close to walk or drive and park if carrying a lot. State park is amazing. We spent a lot of time exploring there. Nothing bad to say about this rental. House had everything we needed. Enjoyed our stay so much! Thanks to the hosts for providing an awesome renting experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andy and Travis @ Pioneer Ridge Vacations

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We are Pioneer Ridge Vacations, owned by Andy Vanosdale and Travis Staten, best friends since 1990. We grew up together attending the same schools and college in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. The Pioneer Ridge name comes from our grade schools, with the mascot being the Pioneer and the schools located in East Ridge, Tennessee. We are huge fans of the Tennessee Volunteers (Go Vols)! When we get together, you can often find us playing Spades and Phase 10 with our other friends.

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