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Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

With a stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be on the waterfront, a 4-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and a 3-minute drive from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Pig Island.
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What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Avalon Drive - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 43 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Mexico Beach - 52 min drive - 56.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 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.

Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts!

The Turtle Townhouse is “vacation-ready”. With 2 bedrooms/2 full baths, a fully equipped kitchen with all-new appliances, living room with 40" Smart TV (Smart TVs in each bedroom), sunny spacious deck with gas-grill, table, chairs & umbrella, WIFI, pet-friendly (dogs, only); the Turtle Townhouse is waiting for you! Its location is 20 steps from the heated pool/100 steps from Gulf Beach/30 steps from Pickle Ball Courts. The beach dunes have been refurbished, as of 4/2023, and new walkway crossovers are completed. The beach is wide open and ready to be enjoyed.

Cape San Blas has its two convenience stores (oneis being rebuilt0 & gas station open, along with St. Joe Shrimp Company fish market (also serving lunch) open. Weber’s Doughnuts is open, now locat ed near Scallop Republic. Bicycle/ kayak rentals are operating. Nearby restaurants on the Cape include Longbills, Coneheads. The golf course is open.


In Port St. Joe, restaurants are open. The Piggley Wiggley and Dollar General supermarkets are open. The Turtle Townhouse is located on Cape San Blas, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Joseph's Bay on the other. Located in Barrier Dunes, a gated community with private beach access. White sand, emerald green water, dolphins playing near shore, make this pristine beach, 18 miles long, a wonderful stretch of paradise where you can walk to your heart's content. Many times you will be the only one on the beach.

Families will not only enjoy the warm sand and water, but also the two pools, stocked fishing ponds and the lighted tennis/pickle-ball courts in Barrier Dunes. Golfers will find the St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course (just a 15 minute drive away) challenging and scenic.

Barrier Dunes is located at the gate of the St. Joseph's Bay State Park which offers beautiful hiking trails along the bay, magnificent dunes, and outstanding bird watching. St. Joseph's Bay offers a wealth of activities including boating, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and some of the best scalloping in the Gulf.

This townhouse has three balconies, two with views of the pond and its many turtles. The decks have outside seating, a patio table with umbrella, a gas grill, and great morning sun.

The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the guest bedroom has a queen bed, and there is a fold-out queen sleeper sofa. It comfortably sleeps six. Beds have 100% cotton sheets. The fully-stocked kitchen has many amenities including an ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, and all small appliances.

The master bedroom has a full bath with two sinks, garden tub and large separate shower. It has a large walk-in closet.

The guest bedroom has a full bath with tub/shower combination.

The living room and bedrooms have HD-TVs with streaming. DVD player is available in living room. WIFI is available(provided by Consolidated).

There are beach chairs, umbrellas, kick-boards, some sand buckets & toys available for use in the storage room off the carport. There is an outdoor shower with hot & cold running water. It's great for cleaning sand off or washing your dog. We have two new 26" adult bicycles (one male, one female) available for use by renters.

There are numerous turtles in the pond behind the townhouse, thus the name Turtle Townhouse. The turtles will come to see you if you come out on the deck, and they like to eat lettuce/carrot shavings, if you want to feed them.

Cape San Blas is a special place. It is relaxing and you will be glad that you found this place.
There are NO HIGH-RISES or cabanas on Cape San Blas.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: $100 Fee for Dogs, no cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat Near Pool/Pickle Ball Courts With Weekly Discounts! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well maintained and as advertised. Enjoyed the community feel. Dogs were welcomed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheri E.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was my 7 year old granddaughters first time to the beach. We had such a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th trip to the Cap

Another great stay at Barrier Dunes. Owners were responsive and available for everything prior to check in and during. Townhome was as described and would recommend and use again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Clean, well stocked, great communication, good location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Grandaughter Trip

Property was as described and pleasantly clean. We love the Cape and enjoyed our wonderful week with our oldest Grandaughter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape to the Cape

I. Was a great place to be. Will definitely make a return. Absolutely beautiful !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wittmayer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo and great beach

This is a super nice and clean condo equipped with everything one might need! Owners are super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

This property had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

My wife and I stayed for a week and we had a great time. The property is clean and fits exactly what you need if you are a beach goer. We enjoyed our time spent in the condo, though we spent most on the beach. We brought our own chairs, but they provide some If you prefer to pack light.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite spot on the cape

3rd trip to barrier dunes. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

We had a wonderful experience and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Carrollton , Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great people.

We had a great time staying here. It was perfect for our family needs. Thanks to Barbara and Tom for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C., Mansfield, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The property is perfectly located by the smaller pool and an easy, short walk to the beach. Barbara was great to communicate with, she checked in with us after we arrived and was so easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again. Very clean, lots of supplies for both the property and the beach available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

This was our first trip to Cape San Blas and it was a great experience. Most of the things you need are already available in this rental. We enjoyed the turtles that came out to sun and eat bread everyday. I was concerned about the walk to the beach and the stairs to the room for my 80 yr old mother but she made it fine morning and evening. The beach was not too crowded, we left our tent and chairs out all week. Everyone we encountered was friendly and nice. The things you do need you might want to pick up in Port Saint Joe on your way in. We ate at the Cape Smokehouse and it was good. Beach planet had some nice souvenirs. The owners are very responsive. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The property and area were wonderful! Very pet friendly and the beach is very close! The check in process was easy as was the checkout. We look forward to coming back next year! Thank you to the wonderful property managers!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cape San Blas townhome

We really loved our stay at this beautiful property. Very comfortable, close to the pool and beach. Perfect spot with great hosts!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle condo

We had a great time. Everything we needed was there. Pots/pans/coffee maker/washer/dryer. Didn’t use bikes or chairs but nice to know they are available.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabel v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday home

This place is in very good condition, all is well maintained, very clean and well equipped with everything you need and can think of for a good, relaxing holiday and to feel at home. We appreciated very much the prompt responses by our friendly host and her helpful information to any question or little problem we had. We can highly recommend this place and would definately come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well Appointed and Clean

We had a very relaxing stay at Turtle Townhouse. The place was very clean and well appointed. It was so nice to have paper products, laundry supplies, spices and condiments, coffee, etc. supplied so we didn't have to worry about purchasing them. This was our third stay in the Barrier Dunes complex over the last 10 or so years, and it was our favorite. The walk to the beach was very short, the pool was just steps away, and the turtles in the pond were fun to watch. The two questions we had during our stay were answered immediately by our hosts via text. We would very much recommend a stay here, and would definitely like to come back ourselves.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Escape

Turtle Townhouse was a great place to relax and unwind! The property was clean and bright. It had everything we needed and more! Lots of thought was put into what people might need and it shows! The community was also clean and well appointed. We love visiting the Cape and would absolutely go back to Turtle Townhouse!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla R., Dothan

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to relax

This is a very nice place to unwind and relax. We had an awesome time! Everything we needed was right there. The internet was great for our son who had to work. It’s just a short walk to the beach. I enjoyed feeding the turtles and fish. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice place. Perfect for our needs, which were primarily for sleeping space. AC went out and the owner/manager promptly got it repaired. We’ll stocked and my two year old granddaughter loved the turtles.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

After a long difficult year, it was so nice to go to a place for complete relaxation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation!!!

We totally enjoyed our time at Turlehouse Condo! We had everything we needed and more. We were pleasantly surprised at the generosity of our Landlords to share their beach, kitchen and bathroom supplies. We hope to stay here again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, more affordable Beach Townhouse!

We very much felt at home in the Turtle Townhouse! I was so impressed with how clean it was! I liked that it was not cluttered, but still had everything we needed and I liked the owners taste. Some considerations for dog parents: Our dog was afraid of going down the slippery steep stairs & is too heavy to carry, so we had to take him out on the stair case from the balcony, which has wood stairs, but are open from the back, so it was a bit of a challenge at first. The stairs to the upper master bedroom are covered with carpet though.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021