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A coastal house with multiple levels, surrounded by dense greenery and a view of the ocean.
A white door with a window, a blue and white towel, and a wall-mounted sign that reads 'Sanctuary'.
Outdoor dining
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with a marble island, wooden flooring, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123299 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Cape San Blas, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    β€ͺ8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    β€ͺ8 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    β€ͺ1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Palmer Beach and Pig Island. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park.

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palmer Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

  • β€ͺHunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • β€ͺScallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • β€ͺLongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬3 min drive
  • β€ͺPeachy’s - ‬6 min walk
  • β€ͺPomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬16 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.

Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS

GULF & BAY VIEW HOME ON CAPE SAN BLAS Some places just make you exhale. Sanctuary sits quietly at the edge of Florida's Forgotten Coast β€” where the Gulf of Mexico stretches endlessly in front of you, St. Joseph Bay lies just behind, and the rest of the world genuinely cannot find you. This isn't Old Florida nostalgia. This is Old Florida, still here. No high-rises. No waterslides. No lines. Just sugar-white sand, dolphin pods at dusk, pelicans in perfect formation, and the occasional bald eagle watching from a tall pine. Walk two minutes from your door and you're barefoot on the beach. Sanctuary was built for one purpose: to give your family β€” and yes, your dog β€” the kind of week you'll still be talking about in December. πŸŒ…Morning at Sanctuary Wake when you're ready. Step onto the wrap-around deck with coffee in hand and watch the Gulf light up in pink and gold. The Ice Cream Shop is a three-minute walk when you're ready. Or don't go anywhere. The deck and the view are enough. πŸ–οΈ The Beach (Just a Two Minute Walk Away) We timed it: door to sand in under two minutes via your private boardwalk. The beach here is the real Forgotten Coast β€” wide, quiet, and likely yours alone. Swim. Shell. Or just sit and remember what quiet sounds like. 🚣 Gulf & Bay Adventures Sanctuary gives you two worlds of water. Kayaks are waiting for your St. Joseph Bay explorations β€” paddle to a sandbar, spot a stingray, or find the dolphins that work this shoreline daily. Prefer the Gulf? A two-minute walk away. Want a pontoon? Presnell's or Scallop Cove have you covered. 🍳 The Gourmet Kitchen This is not a "fully equipped kitchen." This is a kitchen serious home cooks get excited about. Counter space, quality cookware, and room enough for the whole crew to cook together. Some of our guests' best meals have happened right here, not at a restaurant. πŸ› Wind Down Right When the sun drops and dinner is done, the hot tub waits. The fire pit glows. Roast marshmallows. Tell the stories from the day. The stars here are extraordinary β€” no light pollution to dim them. 🐾 Bring the Whole Family (Yes, the Dog Too) Cape San Blas has dog-friendly beaches. Sanctuary has a dog-friendly heart. Your four-legged family member is welcome here without apology.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,299 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Log out of any streaming devices.
Move furniture back if it was moved during your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

1245-256205

Elevator|Hot Tub|Dog Friendly|GORGEOUS Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property- spacious and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described. Spacious, clean, and a short walk to a beautiful, uncrowded beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family and friends vacay β€˜24

We absolutely loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to the beach was easy. The view from the house was better than expected. We saw a very lovely sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing roomy house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Short walk to the beach or the bay. Plenty of room outside and inside. Spacious enough that everyone had privacy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This house was perfect for our family. We had a total of 9 people and had plenty of space. The house was clean and family-friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dream Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and an amazing home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary

We enjoyed the Sanctuary because of the location, space and especially the gourmet kitchen. I was equally impressed with the property management’s communication and updates with us prior to our checking in. An added bonus was an additional night became available and we were able to make that happen. We would highly recommend the Sanctuary.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Fit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have rented with Coastal Joe's a couple times. Always great houses. This one was perfect for our group. It was a fantastic stay. If we had to have one complaint, would encourage updating the outdoor furniture on the family room level patio.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't be more perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a quiet getaway and wanted easy beach access; Sanctuary more than delivered. A beautiful home, well equipped, designed to accommodate many with great living and bedroom space, and a very easy walk to the beach. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New Years Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Sanctuary was a perfect property and setting for our family of 7 (and grand dogs- very pet friendly prop). Love the open space in main living/kitchen area. Close walk over boardwalk to the beach, which was absolutely beautiful, best sunsets ever too! Close to Trading Post (4-minute walk) for any necessities needed while there. Management attentive and responded quickly to all our needs while there. Great communication for anything we needed.Will definitely go back to The Sanctuary next time we plan a trip Cape San Blas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week at Sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed another week visiting Cape San Blas! We noticed this house a few years ago and we were so excited when we found it available for a last minute beach trip. The house is beautiful! While not right on the water, the private boardwalk access was so close to the house (door to sand less then 2 min) We would absolutely stay here again! We were just a short walk to the trading post as well. Coastal Joes has been a great company to work with over the years! They were very attentive and easy to contact with questions.