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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Port St Joe, FL

Beach5 min walk
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park2 min drive
Cape San Blas Lighthouse4 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)98 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

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Andy B.

Oct 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

La Bella Vita- Beautiful views of the gulf with private pool!

Beach View Home on Cape San Blas

La Bella Vita: The Beautiful Life!

Come to the beach and unwind in this brightly decorated, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Each bedroom contains a flat screen TV and opens onto a private balcony, where you can sit back and enjoy sunrises and sunsets. A Beach Butler was installed Jan '21. (A Beach Butler is a lift designed to be attached to any existing house or commercial building for the purpose of raising or lowering up to 1000 pounds of cargo from ground level to the second or third floor.) There is a refundable deposit required to use the lift.

The first-tier (one row back from the beach) home is only 100 steps from the back door to the private boardwalk which leads to the sugar white beaches and beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

A private pool (can not be heated) to relax in after a long day at the beach was added in October 2016.

La Bella Vita features a modern, stainless-steel kitchen with breakfast bar, an outdoor hot/cold shower, outdoor charcoal grill, picnic table on ground floor and teak patio table and chairs on the 1st floor. For those occasional summer showers, the living room contains a 51 inch flat screen TV and cozy couch with two sitting chairs. This property also has deeded access to St Joseph's Bay for fishing and so much more!

The top floor offers a gulf front King suite with private balcony and a 42 inch flat screen TV in the master bedroom. Also on the top floor is a queen bedroom, with a full bathroom, flat screen TV, and a private balcony with a bay view. The third bedroom has a queen bed, flat screen TV, private deck, and bay view. A bathroom with shower is just off this bedroom . For the convenience of those with children, there is an area that has been designed with bunk beds.

This home offers free WiFi and free long distance!!

Please note the pet policy for La Bella Vita has changed; This home no longer accepts pets.

Property manager

La Bella Vita

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Saint 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 Pig Island and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

Beach - 5 min walk
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
‪Cone Heads - ‬4 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬9 min walk
‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬18 min walk
‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Bella Vita- Beautiful views of the gulf with private pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Bella Vita- Beautiful views of the gulf with private pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Bella Vita- Beautiful views of the gulf with private pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Bella Vita- Beautiful views of the gulf with private pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pig Island and within 3 miles (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Port St. Joe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

5 Oct 2023

Another Great Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our time at La Bella Vita. Coastal Joe Vacation Rental is top notch and always attentive. Great house and great location.

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10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

25 July 2023

Our Favorite Stay Yet!

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: This house was exactly what our family of 7 was looking for! The house was great with lots of room for everyone. The screened porch was fantastic for meals and the master deck had a stunning view of the ocean! Since the properties to the left of the home are undeveloped it limits the congestion at the beach which we appreciated. The walk to the beach is short and not a problem at all. The pool was a great addition to the stay as well. The downside to the pool was that is was pretty warm and without an umbrella it could get a little intense during the day so we didn't use it quite as much as I'd anticipated. The amenities in the house were as described and as you'd expect in a rental home. I would suggest buying/bringing plastic cups as all cups were glass so I didn't like the idea of bringing them out to the pool area. :) The cleaning station was much appreciated as my husband caught fish for us to eat everyday so that was a treat!The home is very close to both the Trading Post and Scallop Cove which was lovely! Scallop Cove has great donuts that they make to order and we highly recommend them! Coneheads was a favorite spot for ice cream and their food was fantastic as well! Cape San Blas itself is by far and away our favorite place to vacation and this home may have just become our new favorite place to stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

18 July 2023

Great stay ay La Bella Vita

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10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

6 July 2023

Always La Bella

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 rent this same unit every year. We love this house. It is always clean and updated. Will stay here many more years.

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10/10 Excellent

26 May 2023

Kicking summer off right...

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10/10 Excellent

mark h.

15 May 2023

Great stay!

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 had an Awesome time! The property was exactly as described and exceed our expectations. The House was clean and beautiful and was well equipped with everything we needed. The people at Coastal Joe were great to deal with. Any questions we had while we were, there were answered quickly. We have already told our family and friends what a great place it was.but since we would love to come back again, we may not tell everyone, hahahaWe treated this place like our own and tried to care for it in the same manor that the owners obviously care for this beautiful property.While we were there it was quiet and we enjoyed being close to the beach but still back enough to enjoy some privacy. The balconies and sunsets were amazing! And the Pool was a perfect addition to our stay. Please convey our thanks to the owners for Us!Mark and Sabine Horton

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8/10 Good

Ron S.

26 Oct 2022

The Good Life

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall a very good vacation spot. Had some difficulty with TVs but maintenance person showed up same day we reported it and was quite nice and efficient. Could use a new mattress in king bedroom...pretty lumpy and makes lots of noise when getting in and out of bed.

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10/10 Excellent

Danelle M.

18 Oct 2022

A wonderful week at the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 spent our fall break enjoying the wonderful beach at the Cape. We have stayed in this house before and love the location and convenience of it. Our only complaint would be the beds, not the mattress but the box springs in the downstairs bedroom, every time you move they squeak and are loud, we also found this bedroom to be really warm compared to the other parts of the house.

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8/10 Good

David R.

2 Aug 2022

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For the third year in a row, we spent a week at La Bella Vita. Can't beat the location - near a beautiful, uncrowded beach. Home maintenance could be improved.

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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

17 May 2022

Fantastic rental

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10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

17 May 2022

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 house is beautiful and everything looks new. Very short walk to the beach and it’s own private pool made this the perfect vacation get away. It’s has a screened in porch with beautiful views of the ocean that we had dinner or breakfast at throughout the week. Cargo lift made carrying things in and out of the house so much easier! Highly recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

carrie h.

17 May 2022

La Bella Vita

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: Beautiful beach house with plenty of room for our group of 7. It’s a very short walk to a quiet beach. Great views of the gulf and the bay. We ate our meals out on the screened in balcony every day. The only complaint I have is that the mattresses are uncomfortable and very noisy. I would stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from valley, AL

17 May 2022

Great Location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan A.

22 Aug 2021

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

Loved every second

Loved the house. The view from the 3rd floor deck is amazing. Highly recommend, we'll be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J., GA

23 June 2021

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

AMAZING

This property was in the perfect location and it was absolutely amazing!! We loved every minute of our trip and we are looking forward to going back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

19 Sept 2020

Family vacation

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Hixson, TN

12 Sept 2020

Lovely place; Poor customer service

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely house; great location. Something (probably the router mounted in the laundry room) shorted out, tripped the circuit breaker & sent smoke into the kitchen. Had to leave the breaker off, due to it continuing to smoke & smell as something was burning. Therefore we lost most power on main floor. This was during tornado warnings also. Called management & they did offer to let us spend the rest of the night somewhere else. Said they would try to get an electrician out in the morning. Since it was after midnight & we were experiencing Hurricane Sally’s effects, we opted not to try to find the other place offered in the dark & pounding wind & rain. During another tornado warning, we discovered we didn’t have water anymore. Tried to call management, but all 3 #’s went straight to voicemail. Left messages with each number, asking them to return call. No one did. Waited till 8 a.m. & called office & left message. Told them we were leaving because we had no water now in addition to the other problem. Got a TEXT an hour later while we were driving home, telling the electrician would be there. They obviously never listened to any of the messages because they didn’t know we had gone. These things were out of their control, but their customer service was POOR. The house could have caught on fire. They never called to check on us & apparently turned their phones off because they went directly to voicemail- all 3 of the emergency #’s! It’s would have been a nice thing for them to have reached out with a phone call instead of a text. Would like to revisit the area, but won’t rent through them again. There are other rental companies.

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

1 Aug 2020

Absolute Paradise

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10/10 Excellent

27 June 2020

Amazing Family Memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time to visit CSB and must say that it was amazing. La Bella Vita was perfect for our family and in a perfect location. We enjoyed a beautiful beach and breathtaking sunsets. It was actually a closer walk to the beach than we anticipated. The house was nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with items needed to prepare our meals. We loved having the table on the screened porch to enjoy our meals together. The kids really enjoyed having our own pool where they could splash and play. The only maintenance issues we encountered during our stay we reported to the rental company. We were able to make do without the icemaker and the disposal on the sink so it was not that big of a deal for us. The interactions we had with Coastal Joe was very pleasant. I had several emails with Brittany and she was very nice. We definitely loved our stay at this house and look forward to hopefully being able to stay in it again in the future.

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8/10 Good

Kelly R.

13 June 2020

We loved La Bella Vita

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time and will be back!! The house was clean, spacious and a very short walk to the beach! We also enjoyed the pool. The house is a quick walk to both Scallop Cove and the Tradin Post.

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10/10 Excellent

brian p.

21 Sept 2019

Family Vacay Home!!!

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8/10 Good

Julie W.

7 Sept 2019

Last minute September Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: La Bella Vita is a comfortable home with a super easy walk to the beach. Private pool is a nice bonus. Only major issue with the property is the lack of deck furniture and pool furniture...most importantly additional high chairs on the upper deck for sunset viewing. Home currently only has 2 chairs on upper deck.

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

13 July 2019

So good we booked again

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 relaxed, laughed, swam, soaked up the sun, and enjoyed a fabulous week at La Bella Vita! This house was perfect for our family of seven. We look forward to our summer of 2020 trip!

10/10 Excellent

shirley m.

8 July 2019

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

Great Family Week

First time renting this house. We come to the Cape every year and wanted to support the community after the storm. House was perfect for 6 adults and 3 kids. We did bring child gates but stairs are extra wide so had to cable tie gates together. We did bring blankets to put over the white sofas. Pool has no shade so we used a canopy tent. Area with twin beds is not enclosed so hard for kids to sleep if adults walking through area. Nicely decorated and stocked. House was not as clean as it should have been. Perfect walk to beach. Will return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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