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Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras

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10

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6113 sq m

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Popular LocationT.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Joseph Peninsula State Park11 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)103 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
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Balcony
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About this property

Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras

ONLY 75 STEPS TO BEACH! * GULF VIEWS BOTH SIDES!

Welcome to beautiful Cape San Blas FL, located along Florida's Forgotten Coast in the Florida Panhandle--50 miles SE of Panama City between Mexico Beach & St. George Island and Apalachicola.

Turtle Crawl - Barrier Dunes 191 is a fully updated gulf view rental END UNIT in Barrier Dunes.

Just 75 paces down a boardwalk off your back deck to the beautiful, family & pet-friendly white sand beaches!

It is in beautiful, gated Barrier Dunes which is just steps from the entrance to St. Joseph State Park & it's the large variety of wildlife, Hiking, Biking, and over 16,000 acres of awesome 'Beachfront' wilderness surrounded on 3 sides by the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joe Bay.

Barrier Dunes has 2 pools (1 is gulf front & 2nd is heated 4 mo. a year), lighted tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, playground, pet stations, boat parking, boat washing area, and boardwalks throughout!

The lower floor spacious living room (& queen sleeper sofa) with large back deck with seating and a gas grill. There is also a dining room and kitchen with all you need for cooking your catch of the day. Finally, there is a full bath and a Queen Bedroom with a private porch, cable TV & DVD.

The entire upper floor is a King Master Suite! Enjoy a private porch with gulf views! Private bathroom (walk in shower and separate garden tub), walk in closet, Smart TV, Cable TV, DVD player, 2 wicker chairs & telephone with answering machine & free domestic long distance--everything you need to enjoy your vacation! True High-Speed Wifi internet, a Smart TV, and a Keurig are a few of the many modern touches in this townhome.

You will find there is a laundry room with washer, dryer, with laundry detergent.

Your family & your dog are always welcome!

Cape San Blas, FL is a quiet peninsula away from the commercialism & crowds of most FL Panhandle beaches! In the evening, sit on your deck and take in the awesome beauty of a moonlit night & stars larger & in more abundance than you've ever seen. No city lights or commercialism on the Cape!

You will find clean, beautiful, uncrowded white sand beaches & a nice family friendly environment without the wild crowds of other beaches!

Cape San Blas is regularly ranked the #1 Dog-Friendly Beach in America!

Property manager

Devi Leonard
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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
Very family friendly community and beach!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On outside deck w/door-windows closed!
There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

This condo is located in Port St. Joe. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Saint Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 13 min walk
  • Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 11 min drive
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Triple Tails - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Crawl Gulf View End Unit *75 steps to beach * Beach chairs and extras located?

Located in Port St. Joe, this family-friendly condo is 0.7 mi (1.1 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).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
This is a gated community with beach access that is very close. Everything was very clean. Even though we had a red or purple flag most of our stay it was still worth every penny. We will definitely be back. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mama getaway
Lovely place 😻
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Property mgmt was fantastic and stay was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Vacay at Cape San Blas
We had 7 perfect days!! The weather was incredible both day and night. We loved all the restaurants in Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe. This place was paradise. Turtle Crawl was fabulous. 💚💚 Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas on the Cape
We started our stay on Christmas Day 2022 during the hard freeze in FL. Property owners were great and easy to reach. The condo has fantastic views of the gulf from the master balcony and just steps away from the beach. The pup loved her beach walks and lounging on the decks keeping an eye on all the activities. We obtained a 3 day fishing license and caught a couple fish on one of the calm water days from the beach. There is also a seafood market near by with fresh fish and yummy gumbo! We loved this location and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Great property. Easy rental. No problems at all. Will definitely be staying here again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Great rental, location, amenities & Beach
We will absolutely be back! This home provided everything we needed to just relax and enjoy the beach. Wendy emailed links to her amenities (which are wonderful) and everything was just as described. Being from a place that we don't have beach chairs it was nice not to have to invest in those or pack a bunch of extra things when we had a full car. Barrier Dunes was a great community and we enjoyed both the pools and tennis courts and feeding the turtles in the ponds. Met a lot of wonderful folks staying there too. It was just what the doctor ordered! Relaxing and fun! We enjoyed a horseback ride on the beach, beautiful sunsets, some surf fishing, great seafood and each other! Highly recommend Wendy and Cape Escape Vacation Rentals! We look forward to being back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Love the beach and loved Turtle Crawl. We will definitely be back!
We enjoyed a wonderful week with amazing weather at Cape San Blas! Turtle Crawl was better than expected...VERY clean and had everything we could expect and more. The beach closet had a great beach cart and beach chairs (saved buying them and packing them) and a cooler (and sand toys if you need them). We cooked many of our meals in and the kitchen was great...had everything we needed and a gas grill on the back deck. Really liked the St. Joe Seafood Company right down the street! It's right next door to the Trading Post which carries EVERYTHING else you need. If you're there, get the donuts made fresh each morning. Amazing! We really enjoy the tall lifeguard chairs on the master bedroom deck...enjoyed great sunsets when we didn't walk just a few steps down to the beach. The mattress was very comfortable and the sheets were great! The State Park is right there and we went on many long walks. There is the Hammock Trail and a trail that runs along the bay that our dog could enjoy with us. Our pup was worn out from that and walks on the beach ... love the fact that the beach and area is dog-friendly (yet VERY clean). We also got to enjoy a bonfire on the beach after sunset one evening! Awesome. Next trip we plan to enjoy a horseback ride on the beach, the see through canoes in the bay and also bring our bikes as there is a bike path that runs about 10 miles of the Cape (and it's flat, which is a bonus). Love the beach and loved Turtle Crawl. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

RITA T.

THE BEST VACATION EVER!!!!
THE BEST PLACE TO STAY ON THE CAPE IS BARRIER DUNES...WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

RITA T.

THE BEST VACATION RENTAL EVER
WE HAD THE BEST VACATION THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD AT THE CAPE...BARRIER DUNES IS THE BEST PLACE WE HAVE EVER STAYED AT ON THE CAPE....REALLY NICE CONDO AND POOL...BEACH ACCESS WAS WONDERFUL...LOOK FORWARD TO STAYING THEIR AGAIN REAL SOON.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Turtle Crawl in Barrier Dunes - Cape San Blas!
First, in the rating I meant to give 5 stars, it wont let me chang to excellent (technophobe) So, wow...where to start - how to begin...Well, the Cape and Turtle Crawl are our second home in paradise. Don't believe me? Go and see! The amenities are all there and all u have to do is settle in, relax, and enjoy. You are at your destination - no need to leave except to stock up on food at Piggly Wiggly, go to eat and party at Indian Pass, and hear great music at Scallop Cove. When u get back you have the perfect home with exceptional views to take you back to the good old days of "beaching". Steps away is the Cape, and its glorious white sandy coastline and emerald green waters. No vendors to distract, no high rises, just raw nature at her finest. It has the feel of an island all to yourself. We have been going for 13 years and another reason is it is pet friendly. (Our dog is the unofficial Mayor of The Cape, just saying!) Anyway, as we Boomers say, Try it, you'll like it." 😊 I could ramble on for hours about this place, but I will end with it is a truly unique experience. Bonfires permitted at night too, and as it is in a gated community there are no worries about safety. Wendy has thought of everything to make it comfy and convenient (thanks, darling!) and Mother Nature provides the rest. In closing, just do it! Go back to the good old days in Turtle Crawl at the Cape! You will be as crazy about it as we are, I promise!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greta D.

Family visit to the Cape
Wonderful stay! As always, Wendy had it all taken care of for us and all we had to do is relax. i now consider myself to be a frequent visitor to the cape and I actually liked this Turtle Crawl residence best of all the others I have been in- clean and very well decorated. We had our dog with us as usual, and found the pet sheets and towels to be very helpful since our week away got extremely cool for him, but we still managed to have fun on the beach and in the bay! There were so many dolphins this time up and down the gulf front and it felt like they were interacting with us on the beach sometimes! What a beautiful getaway for families and couples and dogs! Wendy did a great job taking care ofnour needs, even after I messed up our initial date of arrival: fair and consistent service always! Thanks for a great week!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Excellent Rental, Amenities and Service! Thoroughly Enjoyed Our Stay
We enjoyed our trip to Cape San Blas...from booking the trip to not having to buy beach chairs or pack too much. When we booked we were hoping it wasn't too good to be true, but when we arrived at Turtle Crawl, we were not disappointed. It exceeded our expectations! It was very clean and had everything that was promised and a few things we didn't expect! We travel a lot and this was one of the best vacation rentals we have enjoyed on our trips! The beach was just off our back deck down a boardwalk and the beach cart that was provided held everything, including the beach chairs which made it so easy! Loved watching the sunset from the back deck right off the master bedroom. The tall, lifeguard like chairs were perfect for enjoying a glass of wine and the sunset. If we ate in, we would eat and then watch it from the beach. The kitchen was perfect for when we chose to eat in and had everything and the grill on the back deck was just an added bonus. Enjoyed many great meals while we were there. Great area restaurants, including Coneheads, which we could walk too for lunch or dinner. Great variety from burgers to seafood to salad! Thank you to Wendy for answering all of our questions before we arrived (we had a lot as we had not been here before). Any questions we had once we arrived we found in the great guest information book that was at the home when we arrived. We are sorry we didn't discover this area before, but so glad we have now! We are already planning our next trip back and will absolutely book Turtle Crawl and recommend it and Wendy to our friends!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Enjoyed our stay. Home was very well supplied with virtually anything a vacationer could want!
My wife, our dog, and I want to tell you how enjoyable our stay in your Unit 191 in December was. When we arrived, we found the unit, and everything in it, to be very clean. The unit was very well supplied with virtually anything a vacationer could need or want. The beach was a short walk away and was also clean and wide. We walked twice each day for at least an hour. Our dog loved it, but refused to go into the ocean or even get his feet wet. The time we spent in Unit 191 was the perfect relaxation for us and we hope to return next December.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

I will definitely revisit this rental and Cape San Blas in the future!
We had a great time. The condo was perfect and so relaxing. Thank you very much!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Best place to "Escape" with property management experts!
Thanks, Wendy - as repeat customers, we knew you were efficient and proactive. Turtle Crawl was a wonderful condo - well stocked including beach chairs and a beach cart! We enjoyed cooking in the condo as well as beach treats as Dockside Café (who allowed our dog to join us) in St. Joe and Indian Creek Raw Bar just down the road. We will be back bringing our friends!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Turtle Crawl.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Turtle Crawl. It's such a "beachy" house and very relaxing. We actually came there to ride out Hurricane Matthew. What a blessing to have found your lovely house. My sister was visiting from PA and really enjoyed her stay. We loved being able to walk to the beach. We ate at Sunset Grille the last night we were there. The food was good and the view spectacular. A little bit of history: My husband's great uncle, Ernest Marler, was the Asst. lighthouse keeper at Cape San Blas lighthouse and died in 1938 (he was actually murdered according to historical records, but it is still unknown who did it and why). There is a book published called "Secrets of Cape San Blas!" It's based on Ernest Marler but fictional. Very interesting read. It's a coincidence that the code was the same as the date he died. Also, there was a picture of the lighthouse on the wall. And the master bedroom had a plaque with "Captain's Quarters" on it. My husband is a Captain, his father was a Captain and his grandfather was a Captain. All from Destin, Fl. My husband's name is David Ernest Marler, named after his great uncle. You can imagine our surprise when we arrived to find all of this. It was like it was meant to be! We would love to come back again when were not escaping storms and can take advantage of all that you have to offer. Thank you for the short mini vacation in your beautiful house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Home was nice, well-supplied. We will sure to be a return customer!
Thank you, Wendy, we had a lovely time during our short stay. We wished we could have stayed longer. The rental home was nice and efficient. It is truly just a short walk or steps to the beach. The beach buggy was very helpful to carry the beach items. Turtle Crawl was supplied with all the starter needs. Our dogs enjoyed the morning/evening walks on the beach. It was nice to bring them, although, they were too chicken to go into the water! The area is very well maintained and quiet, the way we like it. We will sure be a return customer!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Turtle Crawl
We had such a great time at your condo. My black Scottie girls Midge and Mandy were just perfect on their first beach vacation! It was so amazing how they settled right in and loved everything as much as we did. The weather was perfect for the dogs being cooler in the mornings and evenings for their outings. The porch with the gate worked as a safe place to roll and dry after their daily baths. One evening we went horseback riding for our 28th year anniversary at sunset. The weather was changing so we didn't get a sunset we were looking for, but the rainbow was outstanding in the distance! We grilled outside on the porch for our dinners and enjoyed seeing others with and without their pets go by. Everyone was friendly and wanted to pet my girls. The dockside grill even had a area the dogs could sit with you in town. Thanks Wendy for helping us with the perfect place on such a short notice! We will be coming back next fall! Thanks again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Perfect vacation spot
My husband and I just returned from five nights at Turtle Crawl for the long Labor Day weekend with our dog, another couple and their three-month-old baby. That may sound like a lot of people in one unit, but we had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our vacation. The weather was wonderful and we were able to take advantage of the blue green water and pristine sands of the Cape. Our black lab, Lily, loved being able to included in our vacation. The unit and complex cater to dog and their owners by having dog bag stations and green areas all around the grounds. The beach and beach-goers also loved petting Lily and introducing them to their fur babies. It was our first time experiencing a truly dog friendly beach. Turtle Crawl was very clean, inviting and comfortable. This was our first time staying at Cape San Blas and we will definitely be holding onto Wendy's information to book again next year. On our first day, Soni, the local manager stopped by to make sure that everything was as it should be. I thought that attention to detail was very nice. The condo is very well appointed with everything you need to make dinner from knives, pyrex, spices and measuring spoons. It also comes with extra chairs floats and games for bad weather. All you need is your towel! We had been advised that we may want to prepare our meals at night so we didn't have to venture to the Piggly Wiggly during our stay. If we needed anything we ran down to the Trading Post which was very well stocked with everything from gourmet cheeses to liquor. All four adults on our trip left on Monday talking about making this an annual trip. If you are thinking about an easy quiet spot for your next vacation then look no further that Cape Escape and Turtle Crawl.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Excellent vacation
I chose Cape San Blas for my family vacation this summer and it was fantastic! We stayed in a Turtle Crawl Unit and felt like home. We did not have to worry about extra towels or spices or beach toys for the children, we found it all along with clean and cozy place to stay. The beach and Cape San Blas is a quiet, relaxing and magical place. We are looking forward to go back again. Thanks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Location
My experience was just wonderful. Everything was just as stated and better !! I would recommend this location to everyone and especially dog lovers!

About the host

Hosted by Devi Leonard

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We fell in love with Cape San Blas our very first visit! We didn't even know it was a pet-friendly beach at the time and we've always had dogs and been dog lovers!

At the end of about 2 years we ended up owning 3 properties, all in Barrier Dunes, and were discovering more we loved about the Cape every trip! Our kids starting going to Cape San Blas when there were 4 and 6 and both are now in college. I look forward to enjoying the Cape with their families when the time comes!

When I started renting, I was a mom of young kids and realized it was a LOT of work to get ready for vacation, so I try to make it as easy as possible for folks renting with Cape Escape Vacation Rentals. I provide everything from beach chairs down to the little things you want when you're on vacation, but many forget...spice, trash bags, laundry detergent and LOTS in between. I also try to communicate as many details as possible before your vacation and provide a very complete guest information book about the area once you arrive so you don't have to do the research!

Some of our favorite things to do are: Bonfires at the beach after sunset, scalloping in the bay, kayaking, Indian Pass Raw Bar to enjoy oysters, crab legs & steam shrimp as well as great local music and company, a day poking around the stores (and eating) in Apalachicola many things!

I look forward to having you enjoy a Cape Escape soon!

** WINNER OF BEST LODGING on the Forgotten Coast by the Port St. Joe Star! **
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