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Gulf Breeze — Gulf-View Townhome · Dog-Friendly · Sleeps 9 · Steps to Beach

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Escape to the pristine white sand beaches of Cape San Blas at Barrier Dunes 15 - Gulf Breeze. Enjoy a spacious living room, full kitchen & laundry room, 2 king bedrooms and a loft with 3 twin beds. Take advantage of amenities like beach chairs, beach cart, sand toys, WiFi & free long distance calls.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91593 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gulf Breeze — Gulf-View Townhome · Dog-Friendly · Sleeps 9 · Steps to Beach

Twenty steps. That's the distance from Gulf Breeze's front door to the beach walkover at Cape San Blas. Not a short walk, not a quick stroll — twenty steps to some of the most unspoiled Gulf Coast shoreline in Florida. This end-unit townhome in the gated Barrier Dunes community sits in the first row facing the Gulf, and every inch of it is designed to make you feel as close to the water as possible without getting your feet wet inside.

🌊 20 steps to the beach walkover — first-tier beachfront end unit
🐾 Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs to one of Cape San Blas's most beautiful beaches
🛏️ Sleeps 9 — two king suites, loft with 3 twins, queen sleeper sofa
👑 Both bedrooms are king suites with private ensuite baths — no sharing required
🏊 Access to gulf-front and interior community pools in Barrier Dunes
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet at ground level
🏄 Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels all included
💳 $35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
🌐 High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in every bedroom
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated community — quiet, secure, and steps from the water

This is the kind of beach house that works beautifully for multigenerational families. The adults each claim a king suite upstairs — both with private ensuite baths and their own balconies — while the kids pile into the loft with three twin beds and their own TV nook. Nobody is fighting over bathroom time, nobody is sleeping on a pull-out in the living room, and everybody wakes up within earshot of the Gulf. Start your mornings with coffee on the main deck, watching the water from the dining table while the gas grill warms up for breakfast. By the time you've eaten, the beach is calling — and it's literally twenty steps away. Spend afternoons in the surf, at the community pool, or settled into the bay window seat with a book from the home's collection. Evenings back on the deck, the sun dropping into the Gulf, your dog stretched out at your feet — this is what Cape San Blas is all about.

The main level is open and airy, with a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast bar with three barstools, a generous dining area, living room with sleeper sofa, a cozy bay window seat, and a half bath. The large beachfront deck with gas grill and dining set is where the group will naturally end up morning, afternoon, and evening.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (second floor) — Gulf-view deck, private ensuite bath, Smart TV
King Guest Suite (second floor) — private balcony, private ensuite bath, Smart TV
Loft — 3 twin beds, TV area — the perfect kids' retreat
Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests
Full-size washer and dryer conveniently located between the two bedroom suites

Kitchen & Common Areas
Fully stocked kitchen with all appliances, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and starter supplies. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout. Bay window seat in the dining room — one of those charming details that makes Gulf Breeze feel more like a home than a rental.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large Gulf-view deck with gas grill and outdoor dining, hot and cold outdoor shower, 2-car covered carport, stocked beach closet, beach cart, and the shortest walk to the water you'll find in Barrier Dunes.

Guest Access
Full private use of the entire townhome. Barrier Dunes community amenities — gulf-front pool, interior pool, and private beach access — included for all guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,593 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very family friendly community and beach!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only permitted on outside decks.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Newly Redone 1st Tier END Unit Just 20 Steps to Beach Walkover!
1022
SPEC MAY 4 8 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach ** Pools/Tennis

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Beacon Hill Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
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Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beach
    Beach
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Palm tree and grasses blowing in the wind along a wild stretch of beach near Port St. Joe, Florida
    Saint Joe Beach
    35 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Port St Joe is a small Town in the Florida Panhandle
    Mexico Beach
    40 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay
    19 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream
    5 min drive
  • LongBill’s on Cape San Blas
    18 min walk
  • Emerald Isle
    3 min drive
  • The Cape Trading Post
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Breeze 1st Tier END UNIT 20 STEPS to Beach* Pools/Tennis * LOTS of EXTRAS located?

This Port St. Joe holiday home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 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).

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Gulf Breeze — Gulf-View Townhome · Dog-Friendly · Sleeps 9 · Steps to Beach Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
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9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Great place

Ocean view, a few steps to the beach. Can’t go wrong.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Fun for the entire family!

The dog accomodations were a huge selling point! Thank you for allowing the entire family to enjoy family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

New favorite place

Cape San Blas is an amazing beach free from commercialism of other beaches. Beautiful and quiet with the prettiest sunsets I’ve seen. The co do was steps from the beach and close to the grocery/ice cream place in the cape. We are already planning next years stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Great Fall Break

We had a great time. Really enjoyed staying in Gulf Breeze. Would absolutely love it if it were updated. However, would stay there again. All the amenities were nice. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Catherine L.

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

Wonderful!

Views!! You will be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful views from both decks. Condo was exactly as pictured. Very clean. Great dishes in kitchen, so close to beach. Would definitely stay again. Property management was extremely helpful with updates on a couple of random events ( not in their control) .
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

TRACY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very relaxing vacation. The town home was just steps from the beach and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Fabulous!

Everything we needed was there! It was just as listed/described. Very convenient to the beach: literally steps. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Great place

Great place with multiple views of the gulf. Tons of nice people with advice for local fare. Plenty of room for up to 10 people. We’re planning to return there soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Perfect location in Barrier Dunes

My family truly enjoyed every minute of our stay in "Gulf Breeze" on Cape San Blas. I traveled with my husband, two kids (ages 6 and 9), my parents, and our dog. While I thought it would be nice to have tennis and pools available, the weather was so nice and we only used them once or twice. We mostly spent our time on the beach which is beautiful with white sand and pretty water. My parents stayed in Port St. Joe the week before and have consistently noted that Cape San Blas has the pretty sand and water and also has way more shells! We also really enjoyed the turtle pond in Barrier Dunes. Tons of turtles big and tiny come up to say hi. We rented bikes for one day but wish we had them all week because the condos are conveniently located near the State Park and an easy ride to Coneheads where we liked to get Blue Bell ice-cream. We had a fire on the beach twice and loved having our dog with us. Condo was set with everything needed. The kids loved the loft but be prepared to hunch over when up there. Perfect for kids though. The stairs to the loft slightly terrified me only because if kids wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom on the floor below then they need to be able to see. We just left the hallway light on for this reason and it was fine. Also the draws aren't great in the rooms but minor con. We saw quite a few snakes while there too! Kinda freaky, kinda cool! We also saw dolphins almost every day, multiple kinds of crabs, and someone caught a 5'5" shark!! This unit is in a perfect spot, you can still see the water and it is a short walk to the beach but you save some $$$ by not being directly on the beach. Beach cart was great for moving chairs from the carport to the beach each day. Carport is tight but we made it work. Also the beach is more crowded because of the condos but did not bother us as everyone is friendly and still beats the crowds typical for beaches like Ft. Myers. If you want to feel secluded then rent a house. Visit Apalachicola if you need a break from the beach, cute town on the water with lots of fun shops and good restaurants. There are a couple restaurants on the Cape but we only ate out twice the entire week! Catching fish on the beach helped : ) All in all a fantastic vacation and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Perfect Florida Getaway

This is the 3rd time I have booked through Cape Escape Vacation Rentals. If you go to Cape San Blas you must book through this company. Wendy is ALWAYS available and will handle any concern immediately. This kind of customer service is hard to find and makes your vacation the dream you have been anticipating. We always book ocean front, but this time we chose ocean view, number 15 - Gulf Breeze. WOW! this unit was a corner unit that was so convenient to the beach or the pool. The decor, the lighting, the deck, everything was perfect. We loved it and will probably book it again next year. Thank you for taking care of us Wendy. You are the best.
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10/10 Excellent

The beach was beautiful, the townhouse was clean, spacious & comfy. We plan to return!

This was our first year staying on "the forgotten coast", we certainly hope it stays that way. The beach is absolutely beautiful, clear water and very uncrowded beach almost like having a private beach. We have been vacationing along the gulf coast for over 25 years this year was our very favorite .From the very first contact Wendy made the planning for our vacation easy responding promptly to our questions. The pictures on the website are very accurate in representing the town home, community and beach. The townhouse was clean, spacious and comfortable. When we vacation we love to buy fresh seafood cook in the evenings. The kitchen in is an ideal place for cooking as it is spacious and well equipped. We plan to return next year and for many more! Thank you Wendy, for making this the best vacation on the gulf ever!!
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10/10 Excellent

Greatest Family Getaway we have know....We Will Definitely Be Coming Back!

This was our second consecutive year to Cape San Blas via the Barrier Dunes and booking through Wendy. This year like last was a blast. We did a whole lot less this year as far as the area attractions are concerned. We brought most everything we needed with us and didn’t get out of the house too much. It rained a lot. That did not keep us from the beach however. We had a blast the entire time. Wendy and Soni responded to every question and concern we had while we were there and they did so with a quickness. We will definitely be coming back. We brought our two Border Collies with us and they had an absolute scream and never wanted to leave the beach. The word “beach” is now solidified in their minds with the Barrier Dunes at Cape San Blas. My 3-year-old son couldn’t get enough of any of it. Between the pool, the beach itself, and the other kids there tooling around in the sand and surf he was in bliss. It truly is one of the greatest family getaways we have known. The only drawback is that the time goes by way too quickly in the Cape. We will try and amend that on our next pass with a much longer stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Peaceful getaway just a few steps from the beach

This is our second time staying in Barrier Dunes and the first in this unit. The owner is very easy to deal with. All communications I sent to her were responded to very quickly and satisfactorily. The unit itself, 555, is nicely stocked with everything you need to get your beach visit started - even coffee, sugar, and creamer! Beach chairs are provided, which is a huge plus to me - one less thing to haul from home! My favorite thing about Barrier Dunes, and Cape San Blas, is that they are pet friendly! We love taking our dogs to the beach, instead of having to board them! There are pet stations situated conveniently throughout the property with plenty of garbage cans. You will be surprised how clean this pet friendly destination is! Can't wait til our next trip to Barrier Dunes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025