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Cozy Dog-Friendly Cottage · Steps to Gulf Beach

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A single-story building with a covered porch, a bench, and a palm tree.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A compact laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a small cabinet with decorative items, and a mirror above the counter.
A residential building with a covered entryway, a small garden with a palm tree, and a fenced area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41197 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is on the waterfront, 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 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Palmer 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 - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 37 min drive - 31.6 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 44 min drive - 35.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Emerald Isle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skully’s Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive

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.

Cozy Dog-Friendly Cottage · Steps to Gulf Beach

Not every Cape San Blas getaway needs to sleep twelve. Sometimes the best vacation is just the two of you — or a small group of four — in a beautifully appointed retreat where every detail feels personal and nothing feels wasted. Little Pelican is the hidden gem of Barrier Dunes: a one-bedroom end unit that punches well above its size with a top-floor king master suite, panoramic lake and Gulf views from two large private decks, an updated soaking tub and walk-in tile shower, and access to all the community amenities of one of Cape San Blas's finest gated neighborhoods. Small footprint. Big experience.

🌊 Panoramic lake and Gulf views from two large private decks
🐾 Dog friendly — the perfect Cape San Blas escape for couples and their pup
🛏️ Sleeps 4 — private top-floor king master suite + queen sleeper sofa
👑 King master suite with soaking tub, updated tile shower & double-sink vanity
🏊 Beachfront community pool with easy access — steps from your door
🏖️ Steps to the beach in the gated Barrier Dunes community
🌲 Right outside the entrance to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts nearby
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet
🏄 Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels all included
💳 $35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
🌐 High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in living area and master suite
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Little Pelican is built for the kind of vacation where slowing down is the entire point. Wake up in the top-floor king suite as morning light filters in, the freshwater lake glimmering below the private deck and the Gulf shimmering just beyond it — two of the prettiest views on Cape San Blas, from the same balcony chair. Take your time over coffee at the breakfast bar before drifting downstairs to load up the beach gear from the stocked closet. The beach is steps away, the beachfront pool is just around the corner, and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park — one of Florida's most pristine natural treasures — is practically at the front gate. Afternoons are for the Adirondack captain's chairs on the main deck, the gas grill, and the kind of unhurried conversation that only happens when you're truly away from it all. Evenings, you climb back up to the master suite, fill the soaking tub, and let the day dissolve. The pelicans have the right idea.

The main level is bright and open with a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast bar with two barstools, bay window seat, dining area, living room with queen sleeper sofa and Smart TV, half bath, and a large deck with gas grill and Adirondack captain's chairs overlooking the lake. Stacked washer and dryer conveniently located on this level.

Bedroom

King Master Suite (second floor) — private penthouse-level retreat with panoramic lake and Gulf view deck with seating, double-sink vanity, updated soaking tub, new tile walk-in shower, Smart TV — the entire upper floor is yours

Kitchen & Living
Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, bar seating, and everything needed for cooking in. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout. The bright, beachy open-concept main floor lives larger than its footprint suggests.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large main deck with gas grill, Adirondack captain's chairs and outdoor dining, large master suite deck with panoramic lake and Gulf views, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, cooler, buckets and shovels ready to go.

Guest Access
Full private use of both floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — beachfront pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach access — all included. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is right outside the community entrance for hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching on one of Florida's most beloved barrier islands.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,197 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

Rules

Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cozy Dog-Friendly Cottage · Steps to Gulf Beach Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay it had everything we needed!

Had a great time it was a perfect place for just the two of us - we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The people running this rental were fantastic to deal with and it's clear the care they put into what they do. Wonderful location for visiting the area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Beach Location

We have stayed here before and it was just as nice this time. The location is great and the price is reasonable.I am already planning a visit next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Unit

What a wonderful unit! (Way better than the last one!) Very clean and up to date. Owners were very responsive. Have already booked for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023