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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15236 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball

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2457323 – The Serene Seahorse

Welcome to The Tranquil Turtle! This gorgeous 5 Bedroom/5 bath Gulf front beach home with a private heated pool on North Cape San Blas has everything you need for a wonderful & relaxing beach vacation. Extras that are included: Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball. Escape the hustle & bustle of daily life, dig your toes in the sugar-white sands or take a dip in the private gulf front, heated pool! This home features an open-concept kitchen & living area, built-in bookcase, wet-bar, spacious dining area & gorgeous sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico from the upper level deck or main level screened porch. Plenty of room for the whole family with 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 upper level gulf front master suites, 1 main level master suite, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds perfect for kids & 1 queen bedroom all with private en-suites. You get the best of both worlds with the calming waters of St. Joseph Bay across the street & the pristine Gulf waters just steps away! Explore the Forgotten Coast, scalloping, fishing, kayaking, bicycling & relaxing in paradise! The Tranquil Turtle is a allergy friendly home so we do not allow pets. Exceptions are made for service animals, please contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information you can also go to www.tranquilturtlehouse.com. The Turtle is most definitely family friendly. All kinds of activities for adults and kids alike. The Tranquil Turtle is a NO SMOKING FACILITY. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE DECKS.

The Tranquil Turtle currently rents from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions can be made and if you would like to discuss please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Pig Island. Features include an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Port St. Joe Beach and a few minutes from Pig Island
Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball.

Property manager

Sophi Foster

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,540 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot TubOutdoor Pool Table:Shuffleboard:Foosball Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach Rental!!!
This was our second stay at Tranquil Turtle, and it reinforced that it’s the only place we want to stay for a FL beach vacation! Quiet, secluded beach (on yet another spring break week!), tons of shell hunting, dolphin sightings, and freedom to do beach bonfires—we couldn’t ask for more!Sophi’s house is the most well appointed rental—every thoughtful detail, plenty of hooks for hanging swimsuits and towels, luggage racks for suitcases, beach chairs, toys, and pool toys. Shuffleboard, fuseball table, and pool table were all very loved by the teens in our group. Kitchen has everything you could possibly want, including two fridges, and a separate ice maker, and plenty of seating for our group of 9. (Also, we would love to know where you got the living room chaise—it was sooooo comfy!!) Beds were super cozy (we alllllll slept in each day), and linens are top notch. You can’t beat having 4 master suites, and 2 of them with ocean views and a porch swing to enjoy it. We will 100% be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
This was such an awesome house! The beach was beautiful and the house was perfect! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week!
Very enjoyable stay with my family this week. We even reserved it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm Seas
House setup was perfect for our multi-generational trip with the ground floor bedroom/bath. Very well stocked with all cooking pots/pans we needed. Light repair in process on the hot tub meant we choice not to utilize that, but the pool was great for the littles. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape
Wonderful amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Tranquil Turtle
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tranquil Turtle. The home was very comfortable and we appreciated that linens and beach towels were provided. We enjoyed good fishing on the beach in front of the house, the pool and hot tub and even enjoyed a campfire on the beach at night. Just beautiful! The owner was so kind and always quick to respond if we had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family trip
The tranquil turtle home is beautiful! It was perfect for our family of 11. Because we had red flags / double red flags for part of our stay having the in ground pool and hot tub was a plus. The house was clean and very well stocked. Questions about the surrounding area(grocery shopping) and type of coffee filters needed were promptly answered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mom

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Florida Vaca
Exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved The Tranquil Turtle!
The Tranquil Turtle met all our expectations! Beautiful spacious house on the beach with gorgeous sunset views. Our family of 11 enjoyed the private heated pool, hot tub, outdoor pool table, shuffleboard, & foosball. The host provided beach toys, pool inflatables, beach chairs, umbrellas, and tons of beach towels that we didn't have to pack. The host responded to my questions quickly. We sincerely enjoyed staying at the Tranquil Turtle! and definitely recommend it for family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Irving, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This property is everything it presents in pictures. The location to the beach is perfect and the outdoor activities at the house (pool, hot tub, games) were a hit with our family. The living room, kitchen and both decks offered gathering spaces that worked well for our group. The kitchen was well stocked and the separate ice maker was a hit! Love this property and would go here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann K., Hinsdale,Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
We were a family of 9 and there was something to make our vacation special for everyone. The beautiful sunsets off our balcony, the view of the Gulf at our door.The pool and hot tub were fabulous. The incredibly well stocked kitchen. The beautiful decor. This was a vacation we will fondly remember. The host was wonderful and responded to my questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Cape San Blas
Loved the location and layout of the house and proximity to the beach was fabulous!! Little upsetting we did not feel comfortable using hot tub due to electrical issue. Overall house was great !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B., Silex, MO. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location Steps from the Beach
We just spent a week at this wonderful house with our family and truly enjoyed it. It was our first time at Cape San Blas and everyone loved it. It was like having your own private beach. The kids enjoyed both the ocean and the wonderful pool. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would need: 2 coffee makers that could operate either as a single cup or a full pot, air fryer, huge boil pot, plenty of pots and pans and utensils. We did one big shopping trip at the Piggly Wiggly in Port St. Joe but everything else we picked up at The Trading Post which was just minutes away. The kids also made several trips to get treats at the Cape Coffee and Ice Cream shop. We bought some fish and shrimp at St. Joe Shrimp Company which was in that same area on the Cape and had a shrimp boil/fish fry - delicious! We did eat dinner one night out at Cone Heads and everyone enjoyed it. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the amazing sunsets every night right out the back door. They were absolutely amazing. All in all it was a fantastic trip that everyone enjoyed. Also, want to mention that Sophie and Mollie were great when we had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacation
The Tranquil Turtle was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 6 grandchildren. The house was well- stocked and we loved having the pool and closeness of the beach. The sunsets were amazing, no crowds, plenty of seashells and we counted 8 sea turtle nests!! Mollie was always quick to answer our questions! Thank you for a perfect vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time at CSB
This was our first visit to Cape San Blas and it did not disappoint! This house is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need on a beach vacation. The pool was cleaned every other day, pool and beach toys were plentiful and the kitchen, wow! It had multiple crockpots and blenders plus an air fryer! We enjoyed playing the board games and UNO in the evenings. Our only complaint was the step down to the beach, which we could only blame Mother Nature for the erosion. I brought it to Sophi’s attention and she was very attentive and appreciative. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite vacation home do far!!
We have have been renting houses for our family of 15 for 15 years and this is our most favorite yet! Sophi’s house is fabulous, clean and taken care of, and has all the amenities you could ask for! The private boardwalk and closeness to the beach itself was perfect for us! The beach had some erosion from storms the week before, but it was plenty for us, and we didn’t have to fight for beach space like other areas. The house is closer to the mainland which is great yet beautiful sand and water! This week was perfect weather, no seaweed, no stingrays, no jelly fish! Close to the pontoon rental at the park so we did two boats to the top of the peninsula and it was perfect!! Sophi was quick to respond to my many requests and accommodating!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
The home was perfect for our family beach trip! The spacious accommodations could not have been better for 10 adults and 3 children! We loved the location and enjoyed everything the home and area had to offer. The Tranquil Turtle checked all of our boxes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a reset
I wish we had more time to stay! We booked this only a few weeks in advance and it was perfect for our needs. We had 10 kids, but half of them were 18 - and they were ALL entertained! Heated pool and hot tub were a must for a mid FEB visit. Typical FL visit with one morning that was rainy, but cleared by afternoon. Kids stayed busy with puzzles and movies. The house layout is perfect for everyone to stretch out and hop from one activity to the next. The 2 separate kitchen areas weee great so that we weren’t stepping on top of each other. Plenty of beach towels, chairs, linens and pillows. We brought all the household things, but didn’t need to use anything except laundry detergent. Kitchen had everything- plenty of pots and pans and dishes. We were glad that we brought our groceries with us- didn’t need to run to the store for anything, but if we did it was only a 20 min drive to the Piggly Wiggly. Sophi was quick with communication, easy peasy check in and out. Beach is steps away with tons of shells. Cannot say enough good things! Thank you so much for such a great experience! 5 stars, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house! loved the area and the bike paths sound of the ocean footsteps away!
Very impressive loved the house and the sound of the ocean! Definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann, Hinsdale,Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home
This is an awesome house. The home is beautiful. The gulf front view is spectacular. The heated pool and the hot tub were wonderful. My family loved this house. Sophi was easy to contact and very pleasant to talk to. We would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
I highly recommend the Tranquil Turtle. I have stayed at many rentals, that were all good, but this place is like home. Plenty of space for everyone with large open concept living area and 5 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. The entire home was well stocked and equipped with everything we needed for the week with 13 guests. My favorite spot was the bed swing on second floor deck. We would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time in Cape San Blas
This house was beautiful and well equipped inside and out. We had an amazing time. Even with rainy days, there was plenty to do at the house like playing foosball and shuffleboard. Sophie and Molly kept in touch and went out of their way to accommodate our stay. Our family has already talked about staying here again. Thank you for helping us make beautiful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christy n., West Chester, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!!!
The place was perfect!! Sophi was very responsive to a few questions we had. What kid definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
I've stayed on the cape for many years and of all the places I've stayed this one was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful house, great location, great response from the owner. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Everybody wants to come back again
First time our family had really spent any time together since you know what, and eveything was perfect for a family of 8 adults and 3 small grand children.. The accommodations were comfortable and every floor has a great view of the ocean. The best part for us was that they provided beach chairs, a cooler, boogie boards and simple beach toys. The beaches were awesome, as well as pool and hot tub This was our kids’ first time to the ocean and we are already planning our next trip back next year! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022