GULF-FRONT home on the sugar sands of beautiful Cape San Blas, Florida
Panoramic sunset views over the ocean from your decks! Two decks overlooking the Gulf and one overlooking the Bay
This section of the Cape has very few homes, so the beach is pretty private and quiet here. Only one row of homes here, no high-rises, you will often see more wildlife than people, even in the summer!
Heated private pool, with color-changing string lights. (Unlike many other rental homes in the area, we do not charge a fee for heating the pool)
3 King Suites, each with a gulf or bay view deck, TV, and en suite bathroom
Bunk room with two full-over-full bunks, TV, and en suite bathroom
Elevator
WiFi. Device charging stations in living room and bedrooms (AC, USB-A, and USB-C ports)
Washer and Dryer
Outdoor shower, footwash station, and bathroom
Just 5 minutes away from the pickleball courts!
4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Total Bed Count: 3 King Beds, 4 Full Beds, 2 Twin Roller Beds
SNOWBIRDS: please inquire about discounted rates available for extended winter stays
SIMPLIFIED FEES! We only have a cleaning fee which we pay directly to our wonderful cleaning team, but have no other host fees. There is no fee for heating the pool (free!), no extra guest fee (friends/family all welcome - up to max of 12 total guests).
FLOORPLAN and FEATURES:
1st Floor/OUTDOOR:
- Parking for 3–5 Cars
- Private, heated pool (16’ x 14’), with tropical flowers, loungers, and patio
- Outdoor enclosed warm shower, footwash, toilet, and sink
- Gas grill
- Beach boardwalk
- Foyer with electronic deadbolt lock (unique keycode for your stay)
- Elevator, which services all floors
- Picnic table with benches
- Beach chairs
- Beach/pool towels
- Beach sand toys
2nd FLOOR:
- Gulf-front covered deck with outdoor dining table and sitting area
- Living area with large sectional sofa, electric fireplace, and TV
- Kitchen: microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, coffeemaker, two sinks
- Faucet with purified RO drinking water
- Coffee bar with coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, honey, and more
- Kitchen island with seating for 6
- Dining table seats 6
- Half bath
- Bedroom #4: King bed, En suite bathroom with step in tub/shower, Access to private deck overlooking the bay, Smart TV, device charging stations (AC, USB-A, USB-C)
- Two bonus twin roller beds, which can be placed in any of the bedrooms or open areas
-High chair available
-Pack n Play available
3rd FLOOR:
- Master bedroom: Gulf-front with king-sized bed, En suite master bath, tub, and step-in tile shower, Private access to Gulf-front deck, Large Smart TV, device charging stations (AC, USB-A, USB-C)
- Bedroom #2: Gulf-front with king-sized bed, En suite bathroom with step in tub/shower, Private access to Gulf-front deck, Smart TV, device charging stations (AC, USB-A, USB-C)
- Bedroom #3 Bunk Room: Two full over full bunk beds, En suite bathroom with step in tub/shower, Window with bay view, Smart TV
- Washer and Dryer
- Gulf front covered deck with seating
CAPE SAN BLAS AREA INFO:
One of the nicest things about Cape San Blas is that it is secluded. Even during the busy season, you will have your own spot on the beach rather than the rows and rows of umbrellas and chairs at other beaches. However, fewer people also means that there are fewer restaurants and attractions—the attraction is the beach and the ability to get away from it all. There are some local stores and small restaurants on the Cape, and Port St. Joe is only 20 minutes away and has a greater selection of restaurants and a larger grocery store.
Some area activities to consider:
-Relax on the beach - the sound of those waves is amazing!
-Swim and play in the ocean
-Dolphin watching (seen often from our deck!)
-Kayak, in gulf or bay (available from rental companies)
-Paddle board (available from rental companies)
-Private heated swimming pool
-Fishing
-Beach bonfire (and s’mores of course)
-Star gazing - you’ve probably never seen so many stars if you live in the city!
-T.H. Stone State Park: Miles of uninhabited beach, hiking/biking/fishing/bird watching
-Rent a pontoon boat in the Bay for fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching, or boat to the northern tip of Cape San Blas
-Snorkeling in the Bay: look for sea turtles, puffer fish, manta rays, sea urchins, conch shells, sand dollars, horseshoe crabs
-Horseback riding on the beach
-Take a walk along the shore
-Sea shelling
-Frisbee, kites
-Bocce ball, beach volleyball, badminton
-Sandcastles
-Yard games
-Salinas Park Trail
-Pickleball at Salinas Park
-Bird watching (including Bald Eagles)
-Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset views
-Sit on the covered decks and enjoy the ocean view and breeze
-Crab watching at night
-8 mile Logger Head Walk/Run/Bike Path. This trail runs from the beginning of Cape San Blas Road to the State Park at the end of the Peninsula. Located just across Cape San Blas Rd, steps from our house.
-Enjoy meals, movies, card and board games, and making memories with family and friends
Our guests will receive a link to our digital guidebook, which has information about the house and the area, including suggestions for local activities, restaurants, and more!
How to get to the Cape:
-By car: easy regional drive from the midwest, south, and southeast.
-By plane:
Panama City (Northwest Florida Beaches International) Airport (ECP): 1.5 hr drive to Cape.
Tallahassee Airport (TLH): 2 hr drive to Cape.
Destin/Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS): 2.5 hr drive to Cape.
Cape San Blas Weather: there are nice days here every month of the year! Summer is warm, but still enjoyable with the ocean breeze. Winter still has many nice days, with cooler evenings - great for a bonfire!
Average high temps:
MAR: 71 F
APR: 77 F
MAY: 84 F
JUN: 89 F
JUL: 90 F
AUG: 90 F
SEP: 87 F
OCT: 80 F
NOV: 73 F
DEC: 67 F
JAN: 64 F
FEB: 66 F
THINGS TO KNOW:
Pillows, sheets, blankets, and towels are provided.
We have Smart TVs throughout the home, including each bedroom (BYO passwords for streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc). We do not have cable/satellite.
We provide a starter supply of toilet paper, trash liners, as well as some toiletries. Additional supplies beyond this are the responsibility of the guest.
We also supply beach/pool towels, beach chairs, and tons of beach gear for your stay! We supply a beach umbrella, but if you prefer a large beach tent, we have partnered with a local gear rental company who will deliver it to the house for you (and offer a discount code for our guests). We recommend bringing sunscreen and water shoes.
Please note that the coastline is an everchanging structure due to waves, weather, and wind. Sometimes there are stumps at the shoreline and other times they are covered by sand. Since you have access to the beach by staying here, you can lounge or swim anywhere along the beach.
The WiFi is fast (download speeds up to 600 Mbps) but Cape is a remote area and WiFi could be intermittent at times. Some cell phone carriers may have patchy coverage here. Also due to the remote location of the Cape, water pressure can be lower at times. However, we have a water pressure booster pump, which is a major advantage over homes without this amenity.
Check-in. Early check-ins are usually not feasible, as the cleaning team needs this time to prepare the home. However, we will definitely reach out to you if the house is ready early! You will receive a personal access door code on the day of your arrival, which will be valid for your rental dates.
Checkout time: 10 AM ET. Our cleaner needs time to prepare the home for the next guest, so we appreciate your consideration of checkout time.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING. You will incur an additional charge if any evidence of smoking is found in the house.
NO LARGE PARTIES. Max of 12 guests on the property at all times.
Pets. We allow guests to bring one dog. There is a $100 pet fee per stay. Dog must be house trained, without accidents. We request guests rinse sand off their pet before returning inside. We also request that the pet is housed in a crate if the guests will be leaving the pet at home alone, as they can get nervous or confused in a new place. If there is excess pet hair or any damage, this would result in additional charges.
All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless they are accompanied by their parents for the duration of the stay.
For security, the home is equipped with outdoor video surveillance.
The cancellation policy, as described by VRBO, is in effect upon booking and does not allow refunds or changes to the reservation due to weather. However, if there is an official mandatory evacuation ordered for Cape San Blas, we will refund the reservation for any affected nights. We recommend that all guests purchase travel insurance which offers coverage for cancellation due to illness, weather, or other events that could impact your trip. Travel insurance can be purchased online for reasonable cost, or may be offered by your credit card company.
All guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement.
BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOUR BEACH GETAWAY! We would love to host your group at EsCape Vibes! Come experience the difference of having a private homeowner as your host, rather than one of the big property management companies. Reach out directly to me for any questions and I address any issues that arise as quickly as possible! Our house on the Cape is a beautiful and relaxing destination where you can enjoy making wonderful memories with your family and friends
