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Scallop Cove 5 - Bayfront with 3 minute walk beach access. No Minimum Stay.

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom59 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Pig Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Scallop Cove 5 - Bayfront with 3 minute walk beach access. No Minimum Stay.

Bayfront Villa with Bay and Gulf Access Vacation Rental Home on Cape San Blas.

The temps are dropping and so are our rates! Enjoy 25% off rent on January - February 2025 bookings!
(Rate shown includes 25% discount)


Welcome to Scallop Cove #5 (Blue Tortuga), a charming and cozy bayfront villa nestled along the glistening waters of St. Joseph's Bay. Perfect for a relaxing costal escape, this two-bedroom retreat offers comfort and convenience with one bedroom featuring a queen bed and the other bedroom with one double/twin bunk, ideal for families. The bathroom, with a walk-in shower, is conveniently accessible from both sides of the hallway. Stocked kitchen for cooking your daily catch and high speed Wifi to stay connected.

Step outside onto the spacious deck, where you can enjoy meals at the picnic table or unwind in the screened-in porch, all while soaking in the natural beauty around you.

With a fishing peir just steps from your front door, you can cast a line and watch the sunrise over the bay, then stroll across to the Gulf side for breathtaking sunsets on the sandy beaches of Cape San Blas. You can anchor your boat just off the pier in the shallow protected waters near Pig's Island, making this an ideal spot for boaters and anglers. ***Pier not permitted for mooring***. Beach lovers will appreciate the dedicated boardwalk right across from the cottage, offering easy access to the Gulf shoreline (3-5 min walk).

Parking for two cars and a boat trailer (up to 20 FT) is available.

For those looking for local adventure, you're perfectly positioned behind the best bait and tackle shop on the Cape, where you'll find expert advice on fishing and gear rentals, including kayaks and canoes. The adjacent grocery store and gas station ensure that you'll never run out of supplies, so you can focus on enjoying your stay.

Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise, surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, emerald green waters, and protected wildlife habitats. It's common to spot deer, foxes, eagles, ospreys, sea turtles, and even the occasional black bear. Just minutes away, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 2,500 acres of unspoiled beauty within 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shorelines, plus a convenient boat tramp.

Whether you're here to fish, kayak, explore the beaches, or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings, Scallop Cove #5 (Blue Tortuga) offers a perfect blend of adventure and serenity for your next Cape San Blas getaway.




Minimum Stay Requirements:
During peak months, a minimum stay of 3 nights is required. Shorter stays may be considered during the off-season.

Occupancy Limits:
The maximum occupancy is strictly 5 people. Names and ages of all occupants must be listed on the rental agreement. Rental rates shown are based on 2 occupants. Additional guests incur a charge of $3 per person, per day. This villa is one of 6, if you have more than 5 guests, please inquire about renting other villas.

Pet Policy:
Pets are welcome with a nonrefundable pet fee of $75 for the first pet and $50 for the second pet. All pets must be declared and listed on the rental agreement.

Cleaning Fees:
A standard cleaning fee of $185 applies. Additional charges include $20 for stays exceeding 7 days, $65 for stays exceeding two weeks, and $120 for stays exceeding four weeks.

Taxes:
A 12% combined sales and lodging tax will be applied to all rental rates.

Credit Card Fee:
3.5% service fee applied to credit card payments.

Security Deposit:
A refundable security deposit of $200 is required with reservation. This deposit will be returned within 14 days of checkout, provided no damage, unauthorized guests, or undeclared pets are reported.

Please review cancellation policy before booking.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations more than 30 days before check-in:
All payments will be refunded, excluding credit card processing fees paid.

Cancellations between 14 and 30 days before check-in:
50% of the rent and fees, excluding credit card processing fees paid, will be refunded.

Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation:
In the event of a mandatory hurricane evacuation, a prorated refund of the base rent will be issued for the days the property cannot be occupied. No refunds will be issued for other weather-related events.

We strongly advise purchasing trip insurance.


Thank you for adhearing to these terms to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Pig Island. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and living room
  • 11 minutes on foot from Pig Island and a 3-minute drive from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Scallop Cove 5 - Bayfront with 3 minute walk beach access. No Minimum Stay. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Port St. Joe cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vince Bishop

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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: 640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
Scallop Cove #3 Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
Scallop Cove #5 Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
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Scallop Cove 5 - Bayfront with 3 minute walk beach access. No Minimum Stay. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jon W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work
I’m not a reviewer but I needed to do this one. The location of this property is great. You can walk up to the bait shop or gas station to grab something. Now, the property needs a lot of work. When you first walk in it smelled like urine. The pots and pans were in terrible shape with burnt food on them and Teflon scratches. The bathroom has patched holes in the shower and soft spots in the floor. I can go on but you see the shape of the house. It has beautiful sunsets so it’s pretty upsetting. This is an investment home for him one of many. My opinion he needs to spend some money and it would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2 humans and 2 dogs!
Super clean, super well equipped for cooking, beautiful view of the bay and very convenient to the beach. The convenience of the store nearby was wonderful! The only downside is that the bedroom with the single bed is very tight. I am not sure it would work for larger build people, just because it would be very hard to access the closet area and one side of the bed. And the shower is also a small corner shower. It worked well for us but is something to note. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable option that doesn’t involve sacrificing comfort and cleanliness! There is a great screened porch, and an open deck, as well as a nice yard to walk dogs. It’s also the BEST view of the sunrise and a quick walk to the beach to see the sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
As advertised, clean, and great views. I do recommend some updates to the property such as mini blinds and ceiling fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Met needs
Good location, just needs some freshening up and maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Out stay was great no issues at all Would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break trip
Great view and an easy walk to the beach. I wish the beds were more comfortable but overall for the price this was a good deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Morning sunrise was beautiful. Great location, very comfortable for the two of us. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shana h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
We thuroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is super convenient and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We had a wonderful stay! The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our own meals so after stopping at the Piggly Wiggly on the way in we didn’t leave the Cape until we checked out. Scallop Cove is literal steps away with a small selection of grocery items and even some beach gear so anything we decided we needed we just purchased there. We rented kayaks and bikes from San Flea rentals which we used almost daily. The sunrise from the back screened porch and deck was breathtakingly beautiful. And an easy walk across the street puts you on the beach. As for the home, it was just what we needed. A nice cozy place for the 2 of us. The outdoor shower was great for getting the sand off too! We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in beautiful town
The home was perfect for myself, my husband, and two little boys. We had a great time watching the wildlife from the dock and back porch. The beach is a short walk from the cottage. My only suggestion was to update the pictures online as the home exceeded the expectation. Very clean, nicely updated, and comfortable. We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends fishing trip
Excellent location and place to stay with friends going fishing Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E. E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
I really love the Cape San Blas area. Stayed at Scallop Cove last year too and a great place. Will be back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Simple
All we needed. Bungalow was clean and view of the bay was beautiful. Only suggestion is to replace the ceiling fan on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bayside stay
Nice and clean, rental was easy. Quiet place with lots of birds and other wildlife including bald eagles. Nice access to the gulf just across the street. We hope to be back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape vacation
Location is fabulous. Weather was best ever. Our unit is very nice beds very comfortable. Fishing was excellent....caught a 27 inch red fish off the dock in back of property. Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Property was clean and a perfect location for a weekend visit to CSB. Amazing views of the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

christi t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
This pet friendly quaint little cottage comes with beautiful picture perfect sunrises. The convenient store is right behind the property that has everything you need. Literally everything! Great place to stay. Only complaint would be the mattresses. We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bay view
The property was clean and efficient with a beautiful bay view. Conveniently located behind a wonderful general store. Short walk across street to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Snellville, Ga - 20 miles east of Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
This is a great location! We had never been to Cape San Blas and loved that this was our first experience. The cottage was so cute. It was plenty spacious for 2 adults and a dog. You can step out your back door to watch the sunrise and in the evening take a 3.5 minute walk (literally.. I timed it) across the street to the beach to see the sunset. It was gorgeous!! You can rent bikes at a shop just behind the house. We rode them to the state park at the end of the cape. The park was amazing!! The cottage is only 20ish minutes from Port St. Joe and Apalachicola.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Florence, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Check in and out was easy. Rental was very clean. It is a smaller space, but well described in overview. Convenient location to store and short walk to beach. Had an issue with air conditioner night before we checked out and Vince sent us partial refund for it. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hideaway
This is a beautiful little hideaway with a view of the bay. A perfect spot for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
We certainly enjoyed our stay at Scallop Cove number five! It had a beautiful view of the Bay, and the house size was just perfect for the four of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location. Didn't drive anywhere, short walk to beach, great view of the bay. Bait shop and store conveniently located right there for all your needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunrise!
Thank you for providing us with such a CLEAN house! I've had the unfortunate experience of having to clean a stovetop or a sink before I'd even use it at other rental houses,so please tell your cleaning crew how much we appreciate their efforts! The sunrise each morning was absolutely beautiful.....great view! We enjoyed our stay immensely,but there is just one complaint: broken mini blinds in the main bedroom. It's not unreasonable to expect privacy in a bedroom,so to have portions of the window uncovered was disappointing. It's such an easy fix to put up SOME kind of window treatment for renters.....but it was left to us to hang one of our beach towels over the window. We still look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022