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At Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123299 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS

  • GULF & BAY VIEW HOME ON CAPE SAN BLAS

    Some places just make you exhale.

    Sanctuary sits quietly at the edge of Florida's Forgotten Coast — where the Gulf of Mexico stretches endlessly in front of you, St. Joseph Bay lies just behind, and the rest of the world genuinely cannot find you.

    This isn't Old Florida nostalgia. This is Old Florida, still here. No high-rises. No waterslides. No lines. Just sugar-white sand, dolphin pods at dusk, pelicans in perfect formation, and the occasional bald eagle watching from a tall pine.

    Walk two minutes from your door and you're barefoot on the beach.

    Sanctuary was built for one purpose: to give your family — and yes, your dog — the kind of week you'll still be talking about in December.

    🌅Morning at Sanctuary
    Wake when you're ready. Step onto the wrap-around deck with coffee in hand and watch the Gulf light up in pink and gold. The Ice Cream Shop is a three-minute walk when you're ready. Or don't go anywhere. The deck and the view are enough.

    🏖️ The Beach (Just a Two Minute Walk Away)
    We timed it: door to sand in under two minutes via your private boardwalk. The beach here is the real Forgotten Coast — wide, quiet, and likely yours alone. Swim. Shell. Or just sit and remember what quiet sounds like.

    🚣 Gulf & Bay Adventures
    Sanctuary gives you two worlds of water. Kayaks are waiting for your St. Joseph Bay explorations — paddle to a sandbar, spot a stingray, or find the dolphins that work this shoreline daily. Prefer the Gulf? A two-minute walk away. Want a pontoon? Presnell's or Scallop Cove have you covered.

    🍳 The Gourmet Kitchen
    This is not a "fully equipped kitchen." This is a kitchen serious home cooks get excited about. Counter space, quality cookware, and room enough for the whole crew to cook together. Some of our guests' best meals have happened right here, not at a restaurant.

    🛁 Wind Down Right
    When the sun drops and dinner is done, the hot tub waits. The fire pit glows. Roast marshmallows. Tell the stories from the day. The stars here are extraordinary — no light pollution to dim them.

    🐾 Bring the Whole Family (Yes, the Dog Too)
    Cape San Blas has dog-friendly beaches. Sanctuary has a dog-friendly heart. Your four-legged family member is welcome here without apology.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,299 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Log out of any streaming devices.
Move furniture back if it was moved during your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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.

About the area

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
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Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with sand dunes, a wooden fence, and tall grasses.
    beach near Avalon Drive
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A sandy landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.
    T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A lighthouse, a white house, and a small red building by a calm lake with tall grass.
    Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Palmer Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palmer Beach and Pig Island. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This house was perfect for our family. We had a total of 9 people and had plenty of space. The house was clean and family-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dream Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and an amazing home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary

We enjoyed the Sanctuary because of the location, space and especially the gourmet kitchen. I was equally impressed with the property management’s communication and updates with us prior to our checking in. An added bonus was an additional night became available and we were able to make that happen. We would highly recommend the Sanctuary.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Fit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have rented with Coastal Joe's a couple times. Always great houses. This one was perfect for our group. It was a fantastic stay. If we had to have one complaint, would encourage updating the outdoor furniture on the family room level patio.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't be more perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a quiet getaway and wanted easy beach access; Sanctuary more than delivered. A beautiful home, well equipped, designed to accommodate many with great living and bedroom space, and a very easy walk to the beach. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New Years Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Sanctuary was a perfect property and setting for our family of 7 (and grand dogs- very pet friendly prop). Love the open space in main living/kitchen area. Close walk over boardwalk to the beach, which was absolutely beautiful, best sunsets ever too! Close to Trading Post (4-minute walk) for any necessities needed while there. Management attentive and responded quickly to all our needs while there. Great communication for anything we needed.Will definitely go back to The Sanctuary next time we plan a trip Cape San Blas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week at Sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed another week visiting Cape San Blas! We noticed this house a few years ago and we were so excited when we found it available for a last minute beach trip. The house is beautiful! While not right on the water, the private boardwalk access was so close to the house (door to sand less then 2 min) We would absolutely stay here again! We were just a short walk to the trading post as well. Coastal Joes has been a great company to work with over the years! They were very attentive and easy to contact with questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described. Spacious, clean, and a short walk to a beautiful, uncrowded beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family and friends vacay ‘24

We absolutely loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to the beach was easy. The view from the house was better than expected. We saw a very lovely sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing roomy house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Short walk to the beach or the bay. Plenty of room outside and inside. Spacious enough that everyone had privacy.