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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m
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Port St Joe, FL
- Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park2 min walk
- Place, Beach19 min walk
- Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!
The Turtle Townhouse is “vacation-ready”. With 2 bedrooms/2 full baths, a fully equipped kitchen with all-new appliances, living room with 40" Smart TV (Smart TVs in each bedroom), sunny spacious deck with gas-grill, table, chairs & umbrella, WIFI, pet-friendly (dogs, only); the Turtle Townhouse is waiting for you! Its location is 20 steps from the heated pool/100 steps from Gulf Beach/30 steps from Pickle Ball Courts. The beach dunes have been refurbished, as of 4/2023, and new walkway crossovers are completed. The beach is wide open and ready to be enjoyed.
Cape San Blas has its two convenience stores (oneis being rebuilt0 & gas station open, along with St. Joe Shrimp Company fish market (also serving lunch) open. Weber’s Doughnuts is open, now locat ed near Scallop Republic. Bicycle/ kayak rentals are operating. Nearby restaurants on the Cape include Longbills, Coneheads. The golf course is open.
In Port St. Joe, restaurants are open. The Piggley Wiggley and Dollar General supermarkets are open. The Turtle Townhouse is located on Cape San Blas, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Joseph's Bay on the other. Located in Barrier Dunes, a gated community with private beach access. White sand, emerald green water, dolphins playing near shore, make this pristine beach, 18 miles long, a wonderful stretch of paradise where you can walk to your heart's content. Many times you will be the only one on the beach.
Families will not only enjoy the warm sand and water, but also the two pools, stocked fishing ponds and the lighted tennis/pickle-ball courts in Barrier Dunes. Golfers will find the St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course (just a 15 minute drive away) challenging and scenic.
Barrier Dunes is located at the gate of the St. Joseph's Bay State Park which offers beautiful hiking trails along the bay, magnificent dunes, and outstanding bird watching. St. Joseph's Bay offers a wealth of activities including boating, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and some of the best scalloping in the Gulf.
This townhouse has three balconies, two with views of the pond and its many turtles. The decks have outside seating, a patio table with umbrella, a gas grill, and great morning sun.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the guest bedroom has a queen bed, and there is a fold-out queen sleeper sofa. It comfortably sleeps six. Beds have 100% cotton sheets. The fully-stocked kitchen has many amenities including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and all small appliances.
The master bedroom has a full bath with two sinks, garden tub and large separate shower. It has a large walk-in closet.
The guest bedroom has a full bath with tub/shower combination.
The living room and bedrooms have HD-TVs with streaming. DVD player is available in living room. WIFI is available(provided by Consolidated).
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, kick-boards, some sand buckets & toys available for use in the storage room off the carport. There is an outdoor shower with hot & cold running water. It's great for cleaning sand off or washing your dog. We have two new 26" adult bicycles (one male, one female) available for use by renters.
There are numerous turtles in the pond behind the townhouse, thus the name Turtle Townhouse. The turtles will come to see you if you come out on the deck, and they like to eat lettuce/carrot shavings, if you want to feed them.
Cape San Blas is a special place. It is relaxing and you will be glad that you found this place.
There are NO HIGH-RISES or cabanas on Cape San Blas.
Cape San Blas has its two convenience stores (oneis being rebuilt0 & gas station open, along with St. Joe Shrimp Company fish market (also serving lunch) open. Weber’s Doughnuts is open, now locat ed near Scallop Republic. Bicycle/ kayak rentals are operating. Nearby restaurants on the Cape include Longbills, Coneheads. The golf course is open.
In Port St. Joe, restaurants are open. The Piggley Wiggley and Dollar General supermarkets are open. The Turtle Townhouse is located on Cape San Blas, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Joseph's Bay on the other. Located in Barrier Dunes, a gated community with private beach access. White sand, emerald green water, dolphins playing near shore, make this pristine beach, 18 miles long, a wonderful stretch of paradise where you can walk to your heart's content. Many times you will be the only one on the beach.
Families will not only enjoy the warm sand and water, but also the two pools, stocked fishing ponds and the lighted tennis/pickle-ball courts in Barrier Dunes. Golfers will find the St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course (just a 15 minute drive away) challenging and scenic.
Barrier Dunes is located at the gate of the St. Joseph's Bay State Park which offers beautiful hiking trails along the bay, magnificent dunes, and outstanding bird watching. St. Joseph's Bay offers a wealth of activities including boating, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and some of the best scalloping in the Gulf.
This townhouse has three balconies, two with views of the pond and its many turtles. The decks have outside seating, a patio table with umbrella, a gas grill, and great morning sun.
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the guest bedroom has a queen bed, and there is a fold-out queen sleeper sofa. It comfortably sleeps six. Beds have 100% cotton sheets. The fully-stocked kitchen has many amenities including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and all small appliances.
The master bedroom has a full bath with two sinks, garden tub and large separate shower. It has a large walk-in closet.
The guest bedroom has a full bath with tub/shower combination.
The living room and bedrooms have HD-TVs with streaming. DVD player is available in living room. WIFI is available(provided by Consolidated).
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, kick-boards, some sand buckets & toys available for use in the storage room off the carport. There is an outdoor shower with hot & cold running water. It's great for cleaning sand off or washing your dog. We have two new 26" adult bicycles (one male, one female) available for use by renters.
There are numerous turtles in the pond behind the townhouse, thus the name Turtle Townhouse. The turtles will come to see you if you come out on the deck, and they like to eat lettuce/carrot shavings, if you want to feed them.
Cape San Blas is a special place. It is relaxing and you will be glad that you found this place.
There are NO HIGH-RISES or cabanas on Cape San Blas.
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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 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 Fee for Dogs, no cats
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 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
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 waterfront. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Port St Joe, FL
What's nearby
- T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 12.6 km
- Mexico Beach - 40 min drive - 58.7 km
Restaurants
- Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 18 min drive
- LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - 15 min walk
- Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - 5 min drive
- The Cape Trading Post - 5 min drive
- Emerald Isle - 2 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
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Communication
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Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crystal S.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Crystal S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheri E.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheri E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyce H.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
Joyce H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William M.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cape San Blas townhome
William M.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pettit N.
18 June 2017
Clean, private, comfortable
Pettit N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Avard W.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape to the Cape




Avard W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas M.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great people.
Douglas M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam D.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
Adam D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah-Nell W.
17 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Sarah-Nell W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob R.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite spot on the cape
Jacob R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4th trip to the Cap
Jeff M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wittmayer M.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo and great beach
Wittmayer M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristi B.
8 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area!
Kristi B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
George W.
25 June 2017
Aside from the storm, simply awesome.
George W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
POLLY O.
16 July 2017
Absolutely love the Cape!
POLLY O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawson P.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Dawson P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan L.
18 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Ryan L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin C.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Robin C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Isabel v.
6 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday home
Isabel v.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
POLLY O.
14 July 2016
Very clean and comfortable!
POLLY O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
26 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Escape
Jennifer B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alex K.
4 July 2015
Turtle Townhouse was very nice!
Alex K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole E.
28 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, more affordable Beach Townhouse!
Nicole E.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry W.
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Sherry W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Moskol
We are retired couple from Maine(Tom is a Black Bear) & Wisconsin (Barbara is a Badger). We've lived overseas in Bangladesh & China, in our former careers in education.
Why they chose this property
We came to Barrier Dunes because of our hound-dog Penelope. We love that Cape San Blas is dog-friendly, and that dog-owners are responsible about keeping the beach clean. The relaxed pace here is to our liking, as it is not too crowded, has little traffic, and is not built-up. We love all the different birds.
What makes this property unique
We love the morning light on our deck. We loved seeing 17 turtles coming to say hello from the pond, and watch us, like we were watching them. Hearing cardinals and watching them fly back & forth, along with many other beautiful birds, is a special experience. The beautiful sunsets on the Gulf make us treasure the natural beauty here.
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