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Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,

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A heated pool
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, Florida
  • Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪12 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.

Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood,

Once Upon a Tide is beautifully decorated 4 bedroom, 3- 1/2 bath home that will sleep 10. There is plenty of space (2500 square feet) to accommodate a large group yet cozy enough to have a memorable family retreat.
It's a short 144 steps to the emerald waters of the Gulf with its' white sand beach. There are 2 spacious decks and a private pool surrounded by a beautiful patio. You can enjoy dinner and watch the sunset from the deck on the main floor or enjoy the more private, quiet deck on the second level off the 2 king bedrooms. Both decks overlook the private pool.

*The main living area is large and open with plenty of comfortable seating and HDTV. The dining area has a beautiful large table that seats 6 and a large island with 4 additional chairs to accommodate 10 for dining. The fully-stocked kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, plenty of counter and storage space and all of the amenities you would expect in a high-quality home.
*There is a queen bedroom on the main floor with a desk and a full bath.

*The second level has one master king bedroom suite with a full bath direct access to a large deck with comfortable seating to enjoy some quiet time in the morning or anytime you need a break.
*There is a second king bedroom on this level with access to the deck and shares a bathroom with a 4th bedroom that has 2 full-size (double beds) bunks.

*The ground level has a spacious second living room area with HDTV, that is directly off the private pool area. (Optional heat) A convenient beverage cooler, ice machine and bathroom/laundry room is right off the beach/pool/patio area.
*There is an outdoor hot/cold shower, plenty of parking, and a gas and Weber grill in the pool area.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk Beds (2 Full Size /sleeps 4)

Additional Features:

Main Level:
*Open Living Room/Dining Area with plenty of comfortable seating
*Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and fully equipped (Coffee maker (pod and carafe)
*Dining Table seats 6
*Large Island with seating for 4
*HDTV, games, books, stereo
*Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2) with a Desk and HDTV
*Full Bath (single vanity and shower/tub combo)
*Spacious deck with 2 large white rocking chairs and dining table for 6

Second Level:
*Master king bedroom suite with full bath (double vanity, shower) HDTV
*Large deck off the 2 king bedrooms with high Adirondack chairs and side tables
*King bedroom with full shared bath (double vanity and shower) and access to deck
*Bedroom with 2 full size bunkbeds (sleeps 4) share the full bath with king bedroom (double vanity and shower/tub combo)

Ground Level
*Second living room with HDTV
*Convenient Ice maker and beverage refrigerator
*Laundry room/half Bath
* Dog run
*Private fenced pool with patio and seating (heating is optional for a fee)
*Weber Grill
*Shower with hot/cold water
*Plenty of Parking

On select properties, we offer a $250 credit towards beach gear included with the rental price. This is available for a maximum of a 14-night stay.
Other:
*Hair dryers in each bathroom.
*1 Bath towel per person (based on max occupancy plus 1 extra)
*1 Beach towel per person (based on max occupancy)

Standard Supplies Provided:
*TRESemmè shampoo/conditioner in each bathroom
*Dove moisturizing soap in each bath
*Coffee filters (1 package)
*K cups (2)
*Dishwasher pods
*Dish soap
*Gain Laundry Detergent
*Full sized kitchen Garbage bags
*Toilet paper (2 rolls per bathroom)
*Paper towel (1)
*Hand soaps at every sink

* Pets are considered at this home, but please solicit approval for specific size, breed, and quantity. Call prior to booking to inquire about pet approval/details. All pets must be approved. A nonrefundable pet fee will be applied to your stay.

"All confirmed reservations require the signed acceptance of the Be Our Guest Vacation Homes rental contract. A sample of the contract can be viewed at
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 15 minutes on foot from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and a 1-minute drive from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood, offers its guests barbecue grills and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

BeOur Guest Vacation Homes

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Gulf View Just Steps to the Beach Private Pool pet Friendly
Gulf View Beautifully Decorated Home Only Steps to the Beach
Just Steps to the Beach Beach View Private Pool pet Friendly
Special Spring Pricing for all Available Dates in March April!
2367-176494

Gulf view, elevator, private pool (opt to heat), pet-run, quiet neighborhood, Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and the location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation rental
This VRBO was the cleanest house I have stayed in. Yes lots of stairs, however elevator was nice on arrival and departure. Beds are very comfortable. Wifi was high speed. Light switches were labeled. This owner truly thought of everything. 5/5 stars. The beach is very close however the water was not easily accessible for my elderly farther. I am not sure if there is an area for easier beach/ water access that did not require a lot of stairs or a steep incline to the water. Overall we had an amazing vacation and would 100% recommend this to others visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing New Year's Eve Stay
Stunning updated property with beautiful sunset views. The kitchen was well stocked to cook. We had issues with the grill and within 30 minutes the property management group came and fixed it! Our whole group raved about how comfortable the beds were. The only thing to note is: the beds are quite tall and not necessarily elderly/older folks friendly. The elevator was a huge plus!! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Check in was easy. Loved having a quiet beach so close, as well as a very nice pool. The house had everything we needed and more. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Murfreesboro Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
This was our first time staying in Cape San Blas. We absolutely loved it. The house was exactly like the pictures. The beach was a very short walk. The only issue that we had was that the 2nd floor shower wouldn't drain when we first got there. We emailed the owner and within 10 minutes someone was there to fix the issue. You couldn't ask for better customer service. We will definitely be using Be Our Guest and staying on the Cape again. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Fun
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
Loved it! Great location we really enjoyed our stay. May try to stay again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our large family
We really enjoyed our stay. Great location and short walk to the beach. When we arrived the pool had a lot of debris in it, sand and leaves and there was pieces of food on and under the deck table. I sent an email and got a prompt response and they sent someone the next day to clean the pool. Overall the house was very clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The house was great for our 3 families which included 1 little kid, a toddler, and an 8 month old. It is way closer to the beach than we had thought from the photos and the pool was extremely convenient to have. The owners were very accommodating and quick to respond to all questions. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay! It was a very peaceful vacation! We only had a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Great place to stay
This place was great! Had all the extras we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house!
Part of our family decided to spend Thanksgiving at Cape San Blas, and we are so glad we chose this house! It was clean, pet-friendly, well-stocked, a great location on the cape and very short walk to the beach. We had a small issue with the internet when we arrived on Saturday evening, so I sent a message to the property manager, and someone was knocking on our door shortly after that to fix it. WOW! We really enjoyed our stay, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family 2021
Very clean and comfortable! Just a few steps to the beach. We all enjoyed this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great property and a very responsive management company.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

trish d., north suburbs of chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home!
This was our second trip as a family of three (mom, dad, teen age 16) with dog to Cape San Blas, so we knew we wanted to be along this stretch of beach, and this property did not disappoint! Everything looked and smelled super clean when we arrived, so kudos to the cleaning team, great job! This home is well-represented in the photos, plus more that's not even shown. There are a number of beach and pool toys, as well as four lounge chairs and two tall chairs around the pool. Both decks are nicely appointed with outdoor furniture for alfresco dining, or just a coffee or cool drink while you watch the day start or sun set. We particularly liked the kitchen and main sitting area being on the middle level (as opposed to the top level, which is what we had last year), since so much time is spent there. The bonus ground floor sitting area with ice maker and mini fridge is great for easy access from the pool, or even to store leftovers from some of the fine local restaurants. The home had plenty of towels and starter supplies (dish & laundry soap, toilet paper, etc), along with some welcome flowers and a jar of local honey (YUM!). An easy bike ride to the donut and ice cream shops, seafood and convenience stores, yet you feel pleasantly secluded at this home, which is one among a small handful on this street. For those who venture out into the evening as we do, be prepared with flashlights for your evening walk, as the area (the entire strip, not just this street) is comfortably cloaked in darkness and with the sounds of the night. This is a great area to visit if you want to chill out and are not looking for the nightlife scene, and this house is definitely a great choice as your home base.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Supriya M., Alpharetta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Time
We spent a week at this rental and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. There were 6 adults, a 9-month old and pups. It was wonderful to have one of the King Bedrooms connect through a jack-and-jill bathroom to the bunk room so that the baby could have his own room close to the parents. The rental company provided us a pack and play and a high chair for him, both of which were used by us! Donna was simply a pleasure to work with! She responded quickly via email and texts and provided us all the information we needed. Although hurricane Delta moved towards LA and TX, we felt the winds and waves for a couple of days. It was great to have the pool available on those days so we could still get some sun! We were impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked with pots, pans and utensils! Just one thought would be to have a second big pot since the house allows 6+ guests. We were making pasta and had to boil the pasta first and use the same pot for sauce since we needed the size. Not a big deal, just something to think about! We were given rental credit and got 3 bikes, a cornhole set and 2 chairs. They were all there when we arrived at check-in time and we used them throughout the vacation. The general stores close by have the essentials for meals, but the Piggly Wiggly is a must if staying for long and cooking in. It's a bit of a drive, but beautiful scenery on the way. We loved it and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
Super close to beach and perfect for a large group! The pool room downstairs with the ice maker and beverage fridge is super handy as well. Loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We enjoyed our time here! It’s a wonderful home with great proximity to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded all expectations!
The property was amazing loved every minute of our stay. Property was very clean and loved the management company, great communication and professional. Would not change anything about our experience. Getting ready to book another stay in the near future.