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Dog-Friendly End Unit · Lakefront Deck & Gulf Views · 1 Min to Beach

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61377 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

With a stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be a short 3-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within 3 minutes by car from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park..This vacation home is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from Mexico Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 40 min drive - 36.5 miles

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 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Emerald Isle - ‬2 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.

Dog-Friendly End Unit · Lakefront Deck & Gulf Views · 1 Min to Beach

Cape Casa is Barrier Dunes' best-kept secret for guests who want beautifully curated interiors, serene lakefront living, and an easy one-minute walk to the beach without paying beachfront prices. This refreshed end-unit townhome earned its name — it genuinely feels like a home, not a rental, with designer decor, thoughtful touches throughout, and a main deck Polywood dining setup overlooking the community's freshwater lake where turtles surface on lazy mornings. The Gulf is a comfortable 200-step walk, and everything in between is pretty wonderful.

🌊 One-minute walk (200 steps) to the beach
🐢 Freshwater turtle lake views from the main deck and queen suite balcony
🐾 Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs
🛏️ Sleeps 6 — king suite, queen suite, queen sleeper sofa
🎨 Designer-refreshed interiors throughout — a home that actually feels like one
🍖 Private gas grill at ground level for cookouts on your own schedule
🏊 Access to gulf-front and interior community pools in Barrier Dunes
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts nearby
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet
🏄 Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels included
💳 $35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
🌐 High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in every bedroom
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Cape Casa rewards guests who understand that the best beach vacation isn't always the one closest to the water — it's the one where every moment feels effortless and every corner feels considered. Mornings start at the kitchen bay window with coffee, sunlight catching the lake below, a turtle or two making their slow way through the water. The main deck is the natural gathering spot — Polywood table and chairs, the lake view doing all the work — before the group gathers up the beach gear and makes the easy one-minute walk to the sand. Days move at whatever pace feels right: surf, community pool, back to the shaded deck for an afternoon read. Evenings at Cape Casa have a particular charm — the gas grill fired up at ground level, the lake going golden in the late light, the designer living room waiting inside. This is the Cape San Blas that keeps people coming back year after year.

The main level is bright, stylish, and open-concept — fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and bay window, dining area, comfortable living room with queen sleeper sofa and Smart TV, half bath, and direct access to the lake-view main deck with Polywood outdoor dining. The designer decor and refreshed finishes give Cape Casa a polish that feels more boutique than beach rental.

Bedrooms

King Suite (second floor) — private balcony with Gulf glimpses, full ensuite bath, Smart TV

Queen Suite (second floor) — large private balcony with beautiful lake views, full ensuite bath, Smart TV — easily the most peaceful room in the house

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests

Full-size washer and dryer on the second floor between the suites

Kitchen & Living
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and all the cookware you need. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout. The foyer entrance with storage makes coming and going from the beach clean and organized.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Main deck with Polywood dining table and chairs overlooking the turtle lake, private gas grill at ground level, enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, and cooler ready to go.

Guest Access
Full private use of both floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — gulf-front pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach boardwalk access — all included for guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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: 1,377 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
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)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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

Property is also known as

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Cape Casa — Dog-Friendly End Unit · Lakefront Deck & Gulf Views · 1 Min to Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita S., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Entire townhome has been updated. Home was very clean and well stocked. Manager and Team VERY responsive to questions and needs. No need too insignificant in their view. Couldn't figure out fan and remote controls. Promptly came to home to ensure batteries working and ensure we knew how to operate. Thank you again Devi and Stacy. Most management companies would have not been as responsive to such a minute concern. Have been going to Cape for (8) years and reluctant to stay at Barrier Dunes due to density of homes. We were pleasantly surprised! Super nice neighborhood. Grounds were immaculate! Such great services and amenities. Lots to do, plenty of beach, never felt overcrowded, even though high vacation fall break time. Will definitely stay in this location again. Thanks to owner, Cape Escape and Team for a great fall getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest condo on the beach

I really appreciated the beautifully decorated condo and especially the cleanliness of the place. We have stayed in a few different condos at barrier dunes and this was by far the best! Would love one additional comfy chair or seating option in the living room though. Definitely didn't detract from our wonderful stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty in Barrier Dunes

We absolutely loved the property and were beyond excited about our vacation. Sadly, Hurricane Helene had other plans, and we had a mandatory evacuation. Devi was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. We can't wait to rebook and are thankful CSB was minimally impacted. Many thanks, and we will be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fabulous Trip

We had a wonderful vacation in CSB. The condo was nicely decorated and recently updated. It was a quick walk to the beach and pool. The beds and pillows were super comfortable! My only complaint is that the kitchen didn’t have much in the way of serving spoons, or other various items you expect to find in a kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape-tastic

Family and dog friendly, gorgeous and relaxing place, with all the beauty of the Cape. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and property

This condo was perfect for our family stay! Clean, comfortable and close to the beach. We also really enjoyed the turtle pond!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven-the Barrier Dunes community is very much like a neighborhood-quiet, peaceful,accomadating

One of the nicer condos in Barrier Dunes-enjoyed the turtles, the birds in the pond Brach just a block away and pools in both directions
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Get Away

We chose this property for its location. Close to the beach and the state park. The property was clean and well equipped for our short stay. It was quiet and relaxing. A very short walk to the either of the 2 pools and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jones Stay

We enjoyed our stay in Cape San Blas. Condo exceeded expectations and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B., Manor, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Enjoyed our stay at Cape Casa! Townhouse was very clean. It looked just like the pictures! Just a short walk to the beach. Grounds were well kept and looked nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely gorgeous! If you havent been to the Cape, your wrong!

Pictures simply do not do this property justice. It was pristene! check in was perfect. Location was only a short walk to the beach. We loved having all the beach gear provided as that takes up a large portion of our packing space. I cant imagine booking anywhere else after taking this trip. Will check availability here before booking anywhere else in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for my family

Everything was really clean, well stocked, and very close to the beach. It was nice having our own outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. Our kids loved seeing the turtles in the pond right behind the house. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023