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Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Gulf View and 60 steps to the white sand beaches!
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart

Welcome to beautiful Cape San Blas FL, located along Florida's Forgotten Coast in the Florida Panhandle--50 miles SE of Panama City between Mexico Beach & St. George Island and Apalachicola.

Cape Me Away is a beautiful Gulf View end unit that is just 60 steps to the beach down a boardwalk off your back deck & the beachfront pool is just as close out your front door! GREAT LOCATION!

* End Unit
* 2BR/2BA and Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room.
* Fully Loaded with everything from beach chairs to Wifi, right down to laundry detergent and free domestic long distance!
* Clean and well maintained!
* STELLAR Service from before your stay right up till the time you get back!
* Regularly ranked the best pet-friendly beaches in the US (and the best beach as well)

You will find it well stocked, well-maintained and ready for you and your family to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation on Cape San Blas! Pristine white sand beaches. The last of the 'old Florida' beaches. No large crowds!

It is in beautiful, gated Barrier Dunes which is just steps from the entrance to St. Joseph State Park & it's large variety of wildlife, Hiking, Biking, and over 16,000 acres of awesome 'Beachfront' wilderness surrounded on 3 sides by the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joe Bay.

Barrier Dunes has 2 pools (1 is gulf front & 2nd is heated 4 mo. a year), lighted tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, playground, pet stations, boat parking, boat washing area, and boardwalks throughout!

You'll love the white quartz sand that doesn't burn your feet, the sand dunes that give the setting character, & the gentle gulf waves.

The fishing is great, the crabbing fun & the activities abound from boating, hiking, beach bonfires, spectacular sunsets (our beaches face west), horseback riding on the beach and tennis to impromptu socials.

In the evening, sit on your deck and take in the awesome beauty of a moonlit night & stars larger & in more abundance than you've ever seen.

** WINNER OF BEST LODGING on the Forgotten Coast by the Port St. Joe Star! **

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Very family friendly community and beach!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted only outside on decks.
By booking with VRBO you agree that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Rental Agreement
There is a $100 pet fee for 1 dog and $50/ea additional (slightly higher for 2 or more weeks.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on a lake. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. 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

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 21 min drive - 27.6 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 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart have a pool?

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

Is Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape Me Away-Gulf View, End Unit only 60 STEPS TO BEACH *Beach Chairs/Cart located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe holiday home is located by the ocean, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Port St. Joe Beach and Pig Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great place with great view!

Great family vacation with all the comforts of home included in the amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Great vacation

Great location, just steps away from beach. Has everything you need to enjoy your stay. They have thought of everything…very clean, great communication and easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae S.

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

Sweet Stay

My daughter and I had the best time. The townhouse was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Great stay!

The condo was so clean and great location! Love the Barrier Dunes. Nice view from the patio down to the water. Host was very responsive! Beds are very comfortable. Loved having our dogs there with us too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

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

Everything You Need

My mom and I loved our stay at Cape Me Away! The house was the perfect size for us and had everything we needed. The location was close to the pool and the beach. The house was so clean and the beds were very comfortable. We loved it!pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

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

Lovely Place

Everything was as advertised. Very clean (which is super important to us). Even found a good beach read in cabinet under tv! Host is quick to respond and always helpful. This area is family oriented and pet friendly. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Great getaway

We loved every second of staying here as a family with our pup. Everything was clean and check in/out was super easy. Loved being so close to the beach and the rental of a cart and umbrella is a must!! We enjoyed our stay so much we reached out about extending our stay and the owners we were responsive on helping us get the extra night added! We will most definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, pretty, convenient, well stocked

Enjoyed the stay very much. Beautiful beach and views. Quiet vacation. Owner went above and beyond when granddaughter’s blanket was left at the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Overall review

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was exactly as listed and was clean. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Houston B.

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

Amazing experience

Staying at cape me away was a great experience. Everything from the location to the amenities were just perfect. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Fantastic stay!

Great place to stay! Everything you need is available in the unit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

👍👍❤

Very nice & a great pet friendly place. Look forward to planning another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wasn't V.

Couldn't have Been More PERFECT! We will be back!

We enjoyed everything about our getaway! The directions we received were spot on and made it easy to get there and get in and know what to bring and ALL the things we didn't need to bring. We arrived to a clean, beautiful home and a perfect sunset! The home had everything you could expect and then it exceed our expectations with all the little things! The beach boardwalk was just off our back deck and the beach cart made it easy to take the few steps to the beaches. We enjoyed long walks on a quite beach, having our dog with us was wonderful, had some amazing seafood (especially liked that we could walk to Coneheads), we explored the State Park and just generally RELAXED. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation! Look forward to coming back again sooner more than later!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William L.

great time

We had a wonderful July week at your condo. It was perfect (not so much the weather!) in every way and just the right size for my wife, grandchild and dog. Beach was a real treat for us and the water cool and clean. Great spot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity P.

White sand beach

We spent a week in this perfect setting with our dog Fergus in early April. . He loved his early morning run along miles of white sand beach as did we. The two storey condo was lovely with everything we could possibly need down to the well stocked spice rack. The only item missing was delivered the next day. The complex has a couple of tennis courts which we appreciated and with direct access to the beach and a view of the sunset from the upper deck we really lucked out and plan to return
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Great Communication & Amenities! Excellent Vacation!

Wendy thank you for everything that you did to help us get a mini vacation. Cape Escape Vacation Rentals was extremely easy to work with. Wendy made sure that we had all the information that we needed prior to our arrival on the cape and at Barrier Dunes, Waters Edge. The nicest part besides being at the beach was that for our short stay we did not need to worry about essentials, paper towels, toilet paper cooking spices etc. More importantly. we did not need to bring our own linens they were provided for humans and our pets. The condo was steps away from the beach and the park where we could snorkel and my son could fish. Beach chairs were ready and anything else you could want was waiting! Thank you so much for an excellent mini vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

Our new FAVORITE BEACH* Waters Edge was more well equipped than my home!

We had a WONDERFUL time and Cape San Blas is now OFFICIALLY OUR FAVORITE BEACH of anywhere we have been before. It was great to be able to take our "doggie daughter" with us instead of worry about her being away from her family. The Waters Edge was just beautiful and more well equipped than my home! We had everything we needed down to a muffin pan. We had trouble with the TV (only because we are not technologically savvy) and the manager on site was ringing our doorbell within 30 seconds of calling her. We will definitely be back! Thanks for everything!​
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Completely relaxing. Thanks for making our trip so easy!

Everything was great, sunny days and long walks on the beach. We were able to completely relax. I will send some pictures of our happy pups on the beach next week. Thanks for making our trip so easy! And I highly recommend Coneheads to future guests for lunch, dinner and ice cream. The staff were all so nice nicest and the food was very good!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Rental Had Everything, Barrier Dunes is Well Maintained -- Need longer than week next time!

Hi Wendy - We just loved our stay at Barrier Dunes! The unit we rented was awesome - had absolutely everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped and the bed and living room couches were so comfy. Sunsets from our decks were beautiful! We walked on the beach every day - loved that it wasn't crowded and that it was dog-friendly. In fact, we were often the only ones on the beach. The complex is extremely well managed - very clean, nicely landscaped, and quiet. I really appreciated all the doggie stations with bags and trash cans. Every day we ate fresh seafood from either Port St Joe or Apalachicola - the oysters and shrimp were amazing!! Definitely coming back next year, but for a longer period of time. One week was not enough!! Just loved this place - thanks - from a very happy renter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation for couple seeking dog friendly beach and dog friendly accommodations!

Objective: Beach vacation with our two elderly dogs Agenda: No alarm clock, long walks on the beach with our dogs, lots of time to read or watch a movie, evenings seeking out local seafood eats The weather was perfect (by our standards) with temps in the 70s during the day and cooler at night. We enjoyed 9 full days on the beach with 7 sunny days and two stormy days. The Water's Edge condo was a 3 minute walk to the beach. It was clean, well equipped, pleasingly decorated, and included all the amenities we wanted. We especially liked the tile floors for easy sweep up of any dog hair or sand. The outside shower for rinse off helped us avoid tracking very much sand indoors. On our late afternoon arrival we stopped at Conehead's near the entrance to Barrier Dunes to eat. We would have returned again if they had been pet friendly. This is the closest restaurant to the condo. So now we have to give a shout out to all the dog friendly places that welcomed us to dine with our 2 dogs in their outdoor seating areas: Apalachicola Chocolate Company (ice cream and chocolate made on premises, yummy!) Indian Pass Raw Bar Provisions Dockside Cafe Tamara's Cafe Floridita Boss Oysters Oyster City Brewing Company (beer only, but excellent beer!) Cafe con Leche Weber's Little Donut Shop In summary we had a perfectly wonderful time: Cons: 1. Pool not heated in Dec. 2. Some restaurants closed for annual maintenance. Pros: 1. Fewer people on beach and everywhere else. 2. No lines, no reservations needed. 3. Weather was comfortable for dogs on the beach. ps: Our dogs loved the OYSTERBONES, pet supply store, and we loved the Wake and Bake Bread Co. - both in Apalachicola.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Great!

We had a wonderful time! Condo full of extras like laundry detergent, dish soap and dishwasher soap, etc that make packing better. These are appreciated. Beach is spectacular and even dog had a great time playing. We ate great seafood and enjoyed kayaking and biking. Master suite upstairs is lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful week of family gathering

The accommodations are very good, comfortable and safe. If you have knee issues the stairs could a problem. Very quite and cozy place. You can easily drive to get groceries, go to church or other activities. The internet is OK. If you like the beaches of Florida then the beach is excellent. I came from the Caribbean area and the Florida beaches are inferior, however, some aspects of marine life are better in San Blas.

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