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A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lighting.
A two-story yellow building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A wooden bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and decorative wall art.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a central island with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the shore, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests comfortably. It features ocean views and direct beach access for water activities. Enjoy the patio and pickleball court, while nearby attractions include T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and various adventure activities like kayaking and motorboating.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Avalon Drive
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2, middle floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 top floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master bedroom, middle floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 2 bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front

3 bedroom, 3 bath (sleeps 8) steps from the beach

CONTACT OWNER FOR JULY SALE DETAILS

This custom home is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Florida’s Forgotten Coast. There are miles of unspoiled, soft, sandy beaches to enjoy with friends and family. The beaches of Cape San Blas were voted one of the top ten in the US, known for great fishing, shell hunting, swimming or just relaxing. With its' extra-fine white sand & stunning aquamarine water it is truly a paradise for those looking for a fantastic quiet get away.
This spacious upscale Gulf-front home is beautifully decorated with Italian tile throughout. The main living area and kitchen are located on the top floor for optimal gulf views throughout the day. As for the sunset, it’s as if it sinks right in your living room with a different show every night. Although we love animals, we want to keep the house as nice as possible, therefore, there are absolutely no pets allowed!
The kitchen is well equipped featuring quartz counter tops, custom cabinets & stainless steel appliances. From the gourmet chef to the crock pot enthusiast, you will find everything you are looking for to make the perfect meal including seating for ten and a grill on the back deck.
The spacious master bedroom opens to a private covered deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee as the beach comes alive and the dolphins play. The master bath has dual sinks with quartz counter tops, a soaking tub, and the perfect shower after a long day at the beach.
Bedroom number two is located on the quiet first floor as well. This room is also very spacious, with a queen sized iron bed, a private deck, flat screen TV, and an upscale dual sink private bath.
The third bedroom has two sets of twin bunk beds, a private deck, a flat screen TV, and another beautiful bathroom.
This is a true beach house with a sandy bumpy road leading up to it. The road is a single lane to a dead end with no turn around available for a boat or trailer.
The area offers horseback riding, deep sea fishing, bike rentals, golfing, tennis, and of course shopping. Take advantage of the paved trail stretching the length of the Cape for walking or bike riding. Or Saint Joesph State park, located at the end of the Cape with access to the bay and amazing scalloping.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
No pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 449648vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, 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. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palmer Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mexico Beach - 39 min drive - 50.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, Beach Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pig Island and Palmer Beach. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and enjoyed the awesome sunsets!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Home was very clean and had all amenities one could need. Great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Stay

This home is spacious and beautiful. My family enjoyed all this property had to offer. I highly recommend this property and would love to stay again. The local beach gear vendor was also a great investment. They drop off & pick up everything you could need for a great beach day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2024
So glad you had a great time keep us in mind next time you come to the Cape !
Verified review

8/10 Good

The location was Great! The house was nice and what a view!

We enjoy the property- loved the location. House was clean and neat. I do wish they would have had little things like spices and beach chairs but that’s not a big deal. Over all we were happy and would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Glad you enjoyed our home we try hard to please. I spoke to my rental agency after you were not sure how to get in, and they said they had reached out to you via email and phone with no response. Had they gotten a hold of you, they would have provided you with a list of things to bring, including cooking supplies, and beach chairs, or they would have offered chair and umbrella rental if needed. They also would have provided you with the code to get into the house. I am just so glad I was available to let you into the home when you called, in six years that has never happened before. You will find every agency operates differently, mine is very clean conscience, and they leave no food items in the cabinets including spices. I just wish you would have asked about the chairs when I called later to check on you and I could have told you about the rentals, they are very reasonable and they deliver and set them up for you. If there is anything you need next time, please give myself or Pristine Properties a call. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreams come true

This house was all we could have hoped for and more. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the beautiful ocean views from every room. It was equipped with everything you could possibly need. This was our first time here but will definitely not be the last. Even the seaweed that picked our week to wash ashore did not hinder us from a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Diane. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing!

Our stay was one of the most memorable family trips we have ever taken. Our experience has everything to do with the wonderful home with beautiful decor, outstanding experiences with the host communication and accommodations, and incredible location. This house will ruin you for other beach houses. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Thank you Jessie! Come again soon 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation house for the family!

Our family of six stayed at “A Rendezvous” and absolutely loved the house and the location. Beautiful views of the beach and sunsets from two decks facing the gulf. Great location behind The Trading Post for groceries, donuts and snow cones! This section of the beach is less crowded and there was always plenty of space for the families in the area to spread out. We would love to come back to the same house for our next trip to the Cape. (You could easily fit 10 if the kids bring friends)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2020
Aww thanks Booker family, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love our little piece of paradise. Our location behind all those sweets is dangerous for those of us watching our weight, but the kids make a daily ice cream walk up the dirt road. I know it is tempting to bring more people, but the house max is 8 for insurance reasons. Thanks again, and come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house

Great location and house. Wish there had been a few beach chairs to use. Also was a little difficult climbing back up to the boardwalk. House was great though - after we killed 2 roaches upon arrival! lol
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Glad to see you return to our brach house and had a great time. Sorry to hear you had to do the Mexican hat dance when you came in… Florida and their Palmetto bugs is always a challenge even with how clean Pristine Properties keeps the house. We love guests in our house, but not those kind! I’ll call today for a second round of our mothly spraying. See you next year 😉
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent! Perfect Vacation Place!

We had a fabulous vacation! We love Cape San Blas, the beaches are never crowded & it is so pretty! This house was absolutely perfect & we will definitely come back here again! It is extremely clean, very spacious and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds are super comfy too! You can tell the owners really care about their guests. We sat on the back porch every evening to watch the beautiful sunset. The views of the Gulf are spectacular! Being right on the beach is amazing! As they say, location, location, location! Also, having the Trading Post store right down the road is an added bonus. They have everything from groceries, liquor to homemade donuts, yum :) This place is a slice of paradise and would highly recommend it !!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you Lynn for the kind words. We take great pride in our home, and it is nice to hear it is appreciated.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terrific Time at Turtle

The accommodations were lovely! The view from the 2nd level balcony was breathtaking! The kitchen was very nice. Yes, the listing description was accurate, photos reflected accurately, the property was clean and well maintained, & the owner was gracious to answer all of my questions. There are 2 vacant lots on either side of the property which is also nice. I would have loved a teapot included in the kitchen. And also a TV channel guide. This is our 2nd trip to this area; we would recommend these restaurants: Joe Mama's Pizza, Provisions, Paul Gant's BBQ, Coneheads, & Hungry Howie's. ( Paul Gant's BBQ is a walk up food truck and - only open Thurs. - Sat. near the Dollar General store) The only problem we had was with the rental agency - they tried to increase the rental price AFTER we signed the contract and paid the deposit. (really?!) After a few phone calls, the rental agency backed down and honored the original agreement. BE CAREFUL TO READ YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT when the "remaining balance" email comes to your inbox!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We really have tried to think of everything, but I must admit we are hard core coffee drinkers, so a tea pot never crossed our minds. We will have to add that to the list! Although, with all the restaurant reviews you made, it doesn't look like you spent much time in the kitchen...good for you! I was a little surprised with the your comment on the management company, they have always been above board with us on everything. I looked into it, and it seems there was an over-site on their behalf. Although you and I agreed upon a price, the girl who booked it made a mistake and actually gave you a lower rate than what we had agreed upon. When she realized her mistake she corrected it, therefore changing the final payment. There was no foul play, just an honest mistake. It would have been better if she had called before making a change, but how astute of you to have caught the difference. From what I understand, you actually ended up with the lower rate and my management company, Pristine Properties, made up the difference to me due to their over-site. So they did fix things after all. Thanks for staying with us. Come back next year and we will have a brand new tea pot waiting for you. Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great house in a perfect location. We loved our stay here and the amazing beachfront views of the sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was amazing!!! Clean and beautiful!!!!!My family will be back for sure!

Rented this house and the owner called to ensure all was good. The house is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

It couldn't have been better. The home was spotless. It is way more beautiful than the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Great views, easy beach access, comfy beds, modern kitchen and super service from the property manager. Thanks for a super week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful & Relaxing Stay

Perfect! Very clean and well stocked kitchen! Beautiful ocean views!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at A Rendezvous

The property and amenities exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend A Rendezvous to others. Thanks to PP for making our family vacation an enjoyable, worry-free time!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful beach home in a remote, relaxing location

We had a wonderful experience at A Rendezvous! Even with Tropical Storm Fred coming to visit too. The house was so homey and had a great porch to observe the storm. When the wind became to much, we came inside and relaxed on the comfortable furniture in the living room. It’s such a beautiful home and the beach is right there to enjoy from the awesome porches or just a few steps to the water. There are restaurants close to the house but all were closed due to the season being over. The town closed down early our first night there but we had found some great pizza at Pete’s. We really didn’t get to experience the town around due to everything being closed when we journeyed in to town. All in all, this was an awesome house and the location was so relaxing being right on the ocean and the owner was so accommodating. She even called to check on us as the storm made landfall. It was a great mom’s out weekend home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a friends and family vacation

We had the best vacation and will definitely consider renting here again. The house was immaculate and fit all of our families needs. It was wonderful being so close to the beach and having local shops and restaurants available at the end of our street. The property manager is incredibly responsive and helped with any questions we had. This is the 3rd house we've rented on the beach and we enjoyed every bit of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay with family! Location was great and property was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!

Couldn’t be any happier with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed getaway

We could not have ask for a better house and location. Everything was very clean and the house exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful time❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation place!

This house was fabulous. Accommodations were above expectations. And ease of communication with the owner was excellent. Will definitely stay here again. Only caution, beach is under construction. Could be a bit of a headache at time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thanks Rachel, I am glad you and the girls enjoyed the house! We were there the week before you when they were dumping the sand to make the dune. It was every little boys dream job, driving up the beach in a gigantic dump truck with loads of sand. We didn't even know they were going to do this beach restoration, but after the hurricane season we had last year, we will take all the sand we can get. They said they are even planting sea oats, so I am excited to see the end result. Hopefully Gulf county will have it done soon. Look forward to your return, and I am confident the new dunes will be done by the time you come back in October.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stirring up hurricane Barry

This was our fourth year at Rendezvous. It is a great property and a beautiful home right on the beach. If you vacation at the Cape you know that you have to just show up and see what the weather gives you. This year we got lucky, tropical depression Barry was forming in the gulf right in front of us but we only lost one day of beach time due to the rains. We always enjoy seeing Steve at Peachy's Beach Eats and we tried Krazyfish Grille this year, both winners! Due to storms we lost power on Friday night for about 6 hours but that is just island life! Pristine Properties was very responsive and came by to check on us the next morning. Highly recommend this home and location. Thanks for another great year of memories! Love the Cape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!

This is our second stay at A Rendezvous at Turtle Dunes, and we loved it this time just as much as the first time; iIt is so quiet and relaxing and pretty much perfect. The house is amazing, clean, comfortable, well appointed, and well stocked. The beautiful beach and ocean are just steps away. The little local grocery store, ice cream and coffee shop, a little local restaurant that has fabulous fish tacos, and another little place with homemade donuts are within short walking distance from the back door. And there is also yoga and a place to rent kayaks also with in a short distance from the back door. We absolutely love this place, and Kim and Pristine Properties are so pleasant and easy to work with. Thank you for sharing your home with us; we cannot wait to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Schoggen Family Vacation in September 2017

Wonderful vacation home !! The views were so pretty. The boardwalk was very nice and the grandchildren really enjoyed the area under the house for evening playtime. The outdoor shower was so nice and really helped out in washing all the sandy kids. The decorations and style of the house was airy and light. The outdoor deck furniture was really comfortable and had lots of seating for large crowds. The kitchen was large and roomy, that was a good thing since we had three cooking. We ate all of our meals in and having St. Joes Fish Market in walking distance was a huge plus for us. Trading Post, Ice cream shop, Dounuts, and ice right up the road was so convenient and met all our needs. The Scallop Cove store was a great rental for our 2 man Kayak and the local beer on tap was a huge plus, and we filled out growlers up. Having the cute souvenirs and beach shop was nice for shopping. Loved the house and hope to revisit next year !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, we try hard and I am glad it shows! I am even more excited to find out the fish company finally opened up. Having fresh seafood available on the Cape without the drive into Port Saint Joe is fantastic. Thank you for choosing our home, and please come stay with us again. Kim

About the host

Hosted by Kim McNitt

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Our family lives in Gainesville GA, just north of Atlanta. We have always loved the water and look forward to many happy memories on the Cape.

Why they chose this property

We are the new proud owners of this great beach house. We looked all over FL, and just fell in love with the Cape and this house. We plan on passing our home down for generations, so that the families to come can laugh and love as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

This house is perfect for us because it's big enough for two families to share, or for our girls to bring friends, yet not too big if it's just my husband and I.

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