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Spacious living room
Interior
Living area
Banyan Beach - Exterior
Post and beam construction w/ skylight makes for a light and airy feel.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.

"Banyan Beach" - Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the gulf from the spacious wrap around decks on both levels of this absolutely beautiful, newly renovated home on Cape San Blas.

This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features gorgeous cathedral post and beam ceilings in living/dining room and master suite. Lovely flagstone fireplace and hardwood floors in living room. Large flat screen, smart TV with Bose surround sound system over the fireplace. Sliding doors in living room open onto covered deck with plenty of seating. There is a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Leather sectional includes two recliners.

Kitchen, baths, hallway and laundry area have new tile floors. Kitchen has all new appliances and is generously stocked. Both main level bedrooms have queen-size beds along with twin roll-aways. Beautiful master suite on upper level has king-size bed, with double sinks and closets in the newly remodeled master bath. All bedrooms are equipped with new smart TVs with remotes and have sliding glass doors which open onto the deck. There is also a ceramic-tiled laundry area on the second floor.

VRBO incorrectly states our property is a 6 mile drive to the beach (see pictures). We are just steps to the beach at the end of our private road. This home has plenty of parking for a small boat or jet ski and is a short distance to the state park’s public boat launch. Banyan Beach is professionally landscaped and has an outdoor hot and cold shower and gas grill. Conveniently located two blocks to grocery/sundry stores (including a seafood company) on the Cape but only 20 minutes from more shopping in Port St. Joe or 30 minutes from Appalachicola's restaurants and shops.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional pet fee of $125
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put trash cans at the end of the driveway.
Please put dirty linens in front of the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All bookings subject to review by owner. Weekly rentals only in the summer season. No monthly summer rentals.
Monthly rentals are for winter calendar months only. For example, a February monthly rental would be Feb. 1st-Feb. 28/29. No Monthly Summer rentals.
Rental agreement must be signed and returned with 7 days to avoid possible cancellation. No reservation modifications within 30 days of arrival.

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 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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mexico Beach - 36 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 61 min drive - 87.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$401, 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 BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pig Island and 2 mi (3.2 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Clint J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug S.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time in Cape San Blas Beach because of the wonderful sunshine and seafood.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jymalyn R.

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

Family get together

The beach home was great. Perfect for our family. The beach was lively too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you for such a nice review and thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay with a family and a pet. Spacious bedrooms, plenty of linens, nice furnishings. Just steps to the beach. The host was helpful, and made great recommendations on fishing gear and bait.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review. I'm glad the fishing was a success. Hopefully we will be able to host your family in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great Escape

Perfect house for my kids and I. This met everything we needed and wanted. Conveniently located close to everything the Cape has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Awesome time. Hope to return next year

Great place for a great value
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you will consider our property in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla W.

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

Great location, comfy beds!

We enjoyed our stay and the location was awesome! This place was so comfy. Paul was very easy to get ahold of for anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Cape San Blas

It was a great location with plenty of space. It is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meridith D.

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

Gran’s get-away

Just because this property is not directly beachfront,it is only steps to the beautiful beach, it may be the nicest on Aruba Drive.The property was extremely clean very well stocked and the pictures don’t do justice to the size of the property. I cannot thank the owner enough for making this a perfect family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you for such a nice review and thank you for staying with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie B.

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

Aruba Dr

We enjoyed our stay. The house was sufficient and spacious and worked for us. We love the area and the easy beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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

Great location, Open Floor Plan

Plenty of space for our family of four and dog. Easy, short walks to beach and local stores. Comfortable beds and lounging/dining area. Paul was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Awesome Stay

This had awesome views and was in a great location. The only thing is the bedrooms down stairs get a little warm. Overall we will definitely be booking again. Again thank you for letting us stay at your home away from home!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

March 2024

Great location, spacious and comfortable furniture/beds.well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. Eric M
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Wonderful Beach House

Banyan Beach house is even better than the pictures. It is spacious and so well stocked with plenty of nice pans, dishware, coffee cups, flatware and cooking utensils along with both a keurig and a Mr. Coffee maker. There are extra blankets and pillows to select from choose from.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for such a nice review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

betsy d.

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

Love this house

This home was exactly as pictured and met all our needs for our family and grands. Clean and well stocked. Short walk to the beach. Only complaint was our vacation was too short ! Until next time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Betsy. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Heaven

We enjoyed our stay at Banyan Beach House so much. The house is so spacious with decks all round. The swing on the deck is just heavenly. Location is a plus. A very, very short walk to the beach! And last but not least is the ease of booking our stay. Paul was so easy to work with and responded to inquiries quickly. Will certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime you need some beach time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Manuel S.

Awesome !!!!!!!

The owner Paul was very great to work with !!! He even called me a couple times to make sure everything was just right . I wish more people had that consideration . Thank you Paul for the great service & vacation . We will be back !!!!! Thank again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks for such a great review!! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashly H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

Property management was excellent and super responsive. Home needs a lot of updates. Notes not to close bedroom doors, closet door fell off, during rain storm water was leaking from light above sink. Needs a deep clean. Dog poop on top deck and lots of stained carpet. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We were surprised to receive such a bad review from you concerning your stay considering the guests before you left 5 stars. We value all of our guest reviews. In all of our correspondence, including the rental agreement and entrance instructions, we ask that if anything needs our attention to please let us know immediately. We never heard that anything needed addressing. Unfortunately, some guests cause damage and then try to hide it. We have an excellent maintenance team that lives on the cape and could have addressed any of your needs including repairing the closet door. We did not put any notes in the property about not closing the bedroom doors. We have no idea what that means. I'm sorry that the previous guest did not clean up after their dog. In fact, they didn't even indicate that they were bringing a pet. If they had, housekeeping would have walked the decks to make sure that no accidents were left. Dog waste on the deck is unacceptable. If you had let us know, we could have sent someone to remove it for you, the same with the stains on the carpet. I do appreciate the information on the leak. I will have maintenance inspect the window in the kitchen for possible leaking. All we ask is that if something requires our attention, we are allowed to remedy the situation before leaving a bad review. We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Family Gathering Place by the Sea

Our whole family enjoyed a long weekend in Cape San Blas. The house is exactly as depicted. The master bedroom and bath was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The kitchen had every thing needed. The only reason not 5 stars was that it is not ocean front. A new house under construction blocks the view of the Gulf But from the upper deck still got amazing views of the sunset. We were a little concerned that because pets are allowed there might have been pet odors but I have to say that if I had not read that pets were allowed we would never have even guessed there had ever been animals in the house. A very good choice for our family. Just a short easy walk to the beach and only about a block from a Trading Post that stocks groceries, tackle, and liquor. I can see us coming back some day. Thank you for making your place available. The Combs family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a nice and fair review of our property. We try very hard to make sure that everything is perfect for your stay. If they asked me, I wouldn't allow any new construction on the cape. But, I guess everyone wants to come and enjoy the area. The new house is located diagonally and about 100 feet from our property so it at least it doesn't block too much of the view. Thank you for staying with us and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Beautiful sunsets. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kisha M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not bad needs updating

Starting out Property manager had very good communication but when it came time to check in there was no update and we were stuck outside of the rental for almost 2 hours. The property manager would not answer his phone and customer service was no help whatsoever in fact they were awful it was so bad that we thought we were getting scammed because we've never used to be VRBO before. After multiple tries we finally got ahold of the property manager and we were able to get our key to get in. The stay at the beach house was nice but it needs a lot of updating and TLC it wasn't the cleanest so I spent most of the time sanitizing when we first arrived. We also felt uncomfortable being on the deck because there were a few banisters that weren't attached and it seemed like the deck would fall apart. As far as location it is in the best spot only a 3 minute walk from the beach. Other than that my family and I had a great time and there is a lot of room in this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We are so sorry you did not enjoy your stay. As I stated on the phone, the directions and lock-box codes are set up to be sent automatically through the VRBO system. I apologize again for the glitch in the system as obviously they were not sent. However, according to my call history, the first phone call I received from you was at 5:17 p.m. I returned the at 5:20 p.m. to which I gave you the codes and apologized profusely for you not getting the information beforehand. I'm not sure what you mean about the deck. There are over 300 bannisters on the decking. And yes, they can occasionally become loose due to the wind. We check them before every new guest arrives. If you would have called or emailed, I could have had maintenance out there in 10 minutes to address the issue. We try very hard to make sure that everyone enjoys their stay at our property. Not sure if the large seashell put down the garbage disposal, or the towels ruined with what appears to be makeup is retaliation for not getting the lock box code ahead of time, but I will address those issues also.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradford M.

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

Spacious and Convenient

Very spacious living and eating areas. Great for large family. Easy access to beach and Weber's Little Doughnut Shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Wonderful Beach Escape

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. The home is perfect for any family and has a ton of room. We loved the vaulted ceilings and open feel in the home. This home looks even better in person than in the pictures. It is well stocked and very comfortable. It was just a short walk to the beach and a general store, ice cream shop, and other amenities are very close by. We hope to return again one day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Loved it

We loved everything about this house.. short walk to the beach.. close to bait shop . Enjoyed every minute of the whole trip. We definitely will be back!! Thanks Paul for everything
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silas B.

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

Great experience. Would definitely stay again.

Great experience would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul Mattson

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We are a family from Roswell, Georgia who love to spend time at the beach!

Why they chose this property

Cape San Blas is a beautiful location with miles of quiet, pristine beaches and friendly people (and dogs, too).

What makes this property unique

The property features two levels of wrap-around decks. This makes for a great opportunity for family to relax and spend time together. This is also one of the few dog friendly beaches on the Florida coast.

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