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Late Summer 2025 Rate Drop! 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly, Near Playground

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Pool
Property grounds
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this vacation home is by the sea, a 3-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within a 5-minute drive of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Pig Island.

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully’s Low Country Boil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scully's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Late Summer 2025 Rate Drop! 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly, Near Playground

Saltwater Joys is the perfect 2BR/2.5BA townhome escape from the day to day grind that will allow you to enjoy all that Cape San Blas has to offer. Located across from the playground and overlooking the State Park, Saltwater Joys is less than 4 minutes to the beach! It has recently been updated with new flooring, new living room furniture and updated décor.

Barrier Dunes is a gated community that offers paved streets, stocked fishing ponds, pickleball/tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, and 4 beach accesses. This is the perfect get away for a couple, kids or the entire family!

Saltwater Joys offers all the amenities you need for a perfect stay at the beach! All you need to bring is your favorite beach towel and sunscreen! The spacious deck is perfect for reading or just enjoying private 'down' time. The decor is all about comfort and relaxation. There is a 47' flat screen tv in the living room, sleeper sofa and love seat, oversized coffee table (perfect for playing games), and overstuffed chair.

There is a full washer and dryer on the main level, half bath, dining area that seats six, and well stock kitchen with a window over the sink with a view of the playground, perfect for watching the kids play!

The primary bedroom is beautifully decorated with a king bed, full dresser, tv, end tables and deck that overlooks the State Park. The primary ensuite bathroom has a separate shower and tub, double vanity and private water closet. The second bedroom has a queen bed, nightstands and lamps for reading, ensuite bath with shower, private balcony overlooking the State Park and large closet.

In the carport area you'll find an outdoor shower with hot/cold running water and a nice long driveway to park a boat/trailer.

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend and we allow a maximum of 2 dogs with the $150 non-refundable pet fee.

50% of balance due is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to check-in.
All reservations require sending in a copy of your government issued ID for age verification purposes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a tennis court on site, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ALLOWED

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Late Summer 2025 Rate Drop! 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly, Near Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Misty Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time on our vacation. Enjoyed being close to the ocean. Everyone was super friendly. The kids loved going to The Bay. Fast response from Stefanie with any questions or issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, walking distance to the beach, we definitely appreciated the beach wagon, it was a life saver! Enjoyed the balconies looking out at the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

We had a lovely time and really enjoyed all the place had to offer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good vacation stay

This was a nice place to stay for a quiet beach vacation. The house was clean and the walk to the beach only took a couple of minutes. The only complaint would be the black stone grill. It’s offered in the listing and we thought it would be clean but it was extremely dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Saltwater Joy - Cape San Blas

The property description is accurate to relieve your mind on listing accuracy. The property is nicely situated near the State Park for bay access and then short walk to the Gulf beach. There is an outside hose and shower for rinsing sand prior to entering the property. An enjoyable location and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean

The property was very clean and a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Loved staying here! Walk to beach about 5 mins. Back deck has beautiful view. House is very comfy but could use a small update to cooking vessels and propane was out but greatly enjoyed our stay. Pool is nice and loved the community and amenities. Very dog friendly. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

Very nice house and location. Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T., Macon, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

Very nice place to stay, easy check in. Kids loved that playground was close by. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family spot

We has a great time at Cape San Blas in general, and this condo was perfect for our family of 5 and 2 dogs. Everyone had plenty of space, the beds are comfortable and kitchen is well equipped. It is a little bit of a walk to the beach access, but with comfortable beach shoes we made do. Maybe rent a golf cart next time? We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family vacation!

This property was clean and perfect for our needs. It’s a short walk to the beach in a beautiful community. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is nice. Would recommend bringing extra toiletries such as toilet paper, towels and washcloths, etc for longer stays. Great place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cinco de Mayo

Very nice comfortable unit. Community embraces man’s best friends, Dogs, beach and all the facilities were easy to navigate through and from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

We love Cape San Blas. Very nice property and great location to both the beach and pool. Would stay there again. 🏖️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

From the moment we booked up to when we checkout. The communication was on point. We had an issue with the place we originally booked, and they was right on it making sure we had a new place to stay! We came down for Labor Day weekend and brought our dog Andy with us. He had the best time and loved meeting all the other doggies! The location and area is just beautiful. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip weather was nice

Inside was clean and nice but main balcony needed pressure washing and the gas grill should be replaced. Besides that I everything was great I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Defuniak Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Had A Great Time!

Loved the location, and just a short walking distance to the beach. The carpet in the bedrooms really need a good cleaning or replaced and the bathroom floor mats were bad but we just washed them ourselves. Kitchen could use a few more items as well. But for the price and overall stay we loved it and definitely worth it! And quick response when we needed the propane tank refilled too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

West J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This was a girls trip and it was perfect! Great location. Quiet and peaceful short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim F.

Beach

To far from the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Saltwater Joy

We have been to the Cape five times and by far this has been the cleanest and best cared for accommodations. We will definitely return to Barrier Dunes in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

First time here ,,love the place it is wonderful ,,like it cause we can bring the dogs,,we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a family of 4

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Saltwater Joys. The home was clean and comfortable and included everything we needed. The kids loved having a playground right in front of the house. The beach is a short walk away. Cape San Blas is quiet and peaceful. We loved the Indian Pass Oyster Bar and St. Joe’s Shrimp Company.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023