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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $421
$379 nightly
$421 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪5 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 within a 5-minute drive of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. .This vacation home is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from Mexico Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 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 - ‬19 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 · Gulf Beach Townhome · Sleeps 8

There's a particular philosophy baked into the name Turtle Crawl. Go slow. Take it all in. Don't rush the sunset. This dog-friendly end-unit townhome in the gated Barrier Dunes community was built for exactly that kind of vacation — and it delivers more features per square foot than anything else in the collection. A tiki bar at the ground level for evening entertaining. High-top Polywood bar seating on the main deck for watching the Gulf from above. An electric fireplace for cool-evening ambience. A king master suite with garden tub, daybed with trundle, and private Gulf-view deck. A guest room with a full-size twin-over-queen bunk that grown adults can actually sleep in. Granite throughout. LVP floors for easy beach-house living. And a stone walkway off the back deck leading directly to the beach access — just 75 steps away. Turtle Crawl. Move at the right pace.

🌊 75 steps down a stone walkway to the beach access
🐾 Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs
🍹 Newly added tiki bar at ground level — the best outdoor entertaining setup in the collection
🪑 High-top Polywood bar seating on the main deck — perfect sunset-watching perch
🛏️ Sleeps 8 — king suite with daybed + trundle, twin-over-queen bunk room, queen sleeper sofa
🌅 Gulf views from both sides — master suite deck and main deck face the water
🔥 Electric fireplace in the living room — cozy ambience all year
🛁 King master suite with garden tub, separate tiled shower, granite double-sink vanity & walk-in closet
🍳 Granite kitchen with hutch for extra grocery storage + LVP floors for easy cleanup
🏊 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 Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

A day at Turtle Crawl has its own natural rhythm and it tends to move at exactly the pace the name suggests. Morning coffee at the bay window seat or the high-top deck table, the Gulf catching the early light. The beach is 75 steps down a stone walkway off the back — load up from the stocked closet and head out when you're ready. Afternoons split between the surf, the community pool, and the easy-clean LVP floors back inside, the electric fireplace on if the day turns cool. But the real magic of Turtle Crawl is the evening: the tiki bar at ground level comes into its own as the sun drops, the high-top deck chairs above hold whoever wants the elevated view, and the king master suite garden tub waits for whoever needs the longest wind-down. Cape San Blas is one of Florida's most precious sea turtle nesting beaches — named for the slow, deliberate crawl those ancient animals make from water to sand to nest. This is the vacation version of that same wisdom. Slow down. You're at Turtle Crawl.

The main level is granite-finished, LVP-floored, and open-concept — a well-equipped kitchen with hutch for extra grocery storage, breakfast bar with two barstools, dining room, living room with electric fireplace and queen sleeper sofa, bay window seat, and a large Gulf-view deck with gas grill and high-top Polywood bar seating. The twin-over-queen adult-size bunk room with its own private balcony and full bath is on this level — flexible for families with kids or adult groups who need the extra capacity.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (upper floor) — private Gulf-view deck with Adirondack chairs and table, garden tub, separate tiled shower, granite double-sink vanity, walk-in closet, daybed with trundle for two additional sleepers, Smart TV — full laundry room on this level

Bunk Room (main floor) — twin-over-queen adult-size bunk bed, private balcony, full bath with tiled shower, Smart TV — sleeps two adults or three with a child comfortably

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests

Kitchen & Living
Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hutch for extra grocery storage, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, LVP and tile flooring throughout for effortless post-beach cleanup. Electric fireplace, bay window seat, family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large main Gulf-view deck with gas grill and high-top Polywood bar seating, private master suite Gulf-view deck with Adirondack chairs and table, newly added tiki bar at ground level with outdoor dining area, enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, and cooler. The stone walkway off the back leads 75 steps directly to the beach boardwalk.

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. A Smart television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Scuba diving 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: 1,216 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 pets

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

1017

Dog-Friendly · Gulf Beach Townhome · Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was perfect! It has everything you could need for for a beach getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blynnsa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., McGregor, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Rental

The rental unit was exactly as advertised. Great Location and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo in a great location

My family enjoyed at stay at the condo. It was located conveniently to the beach and pool. Not a far drive to the handful of restaurants and markets on the cape.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunsets

Great location near State Park. Beautiful beach. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sj w.

Liked: Cleanliness

ending 2024 in CSB

I can not say enough good things about this property...from location, to cleanliness, to how well appointed the villa is. Our favorite things about Turtle Crawl were the balconies & views!, the short walk to the beach, the provided items in the beach closet (especially the chairs and beach cart), the outdoor shower with hot water (for super easy pet cleaning after a day romping in the sand), and the credit that came with the reservation to rent bikes. The villa is not lacking in anything at all. And Devi...SO QUICK to respond to questions and help us with finding items we couldn't find (due to our lack of looking, not that items weren't there). It was the perfect place to end 2024 (we had a NYE fire on the beach!!!) and hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Crawl was great!

Our family booked this condo last minute for a quick holiday weekend getaway -Veteran's Day and are so thankful it was available! The beach was a very short walk as the condo is the third or fourth building from the beach. Our grandsons enjoyed the beach and the pools that were also located within walking distance as well. The condo was cute, comfy and had all the household necessities in the kitchen. Our stay was very short so we didn’t cook any big meals. Location was perfect for us. The State Park entrance was right around the corner and we enjoyed exploring one morning there. We stopped in Port St Joe and shopped and ate lunch. Cute little town with boutiques and eateries etc. we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Have to drink wine at the beach!

Very relaxing and laid back. It’s not over crowed and most people who stay here are super nice. Our townhouse didn’t have wine glasses or a cutting board which we discovered the first night we were there. I sent an email to the management company to let them know ( for future renters) and they delivered the glasses and cutting board the next morning! We couldn’t have had a better experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Crawl

We had an amazing trip. Location was GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great condo close to the beach. Perfect for family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

This is a gated community with beach access that is very close. Everything was very clean. Even though we had a red or purple flag most of our stay it was still worth every penny. We will definitely be back. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mama getaway

Lovely place 😻
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Property mgmt was fantastic and stay was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Vacay at Cape San Blas

We had 7 perfect days!! The weather was incredible both day and night. We loved all the restaurants in Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe. This place was paradise. Turtle Crawl was fabulous. 💚💚 Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas on the Cape

We started our stay on Christmas Day 2022 during the hard freeze in FL. Property owners were great and easy to reach. The condo has fantastic views of the gulf from the master balcony and just steps away from the beach. The pup loved her beach walks and lounging on the decks keeping an eye on all the activities. We obtained a 3 day fishing license and caught a couple fish on one of the calm water days from the beach. There is also a seafood market near by with fresh fish and yummy gumbo! We loved this location and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Great property. Easy rental. No problems at all. Will definitely be staying here again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Great rental, location, amenities & Beach

We will absolutely be back! This home provided everything we needed to just relax and enjoy the beach. Wendy emailed links to her amenities (which are wonderful) and everything was just as described. Being from a place that we don't have beach chairs it was nice not to have to invest in those or pack a bunch of extra things when we had a full car. Barrier Dunes was a great community and we enjoyed both the pools and tennis courts and feeding the turtles in the ponds. Met a lot of wonderful folks staying there too. It was just what the doctor ordered! Relaxing and fun! We enjoyed a horseback ride on the beach, beautiful sunsets, some surf fishing, great seafood and each other! Highly recommend Wendy and Cape Escape Vacation Rentals! We look forward to being back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Love the beach and loved Turtle Crawl. We will definitely be back!

We enjoyed a wonderful week with amazing weather at Cape San Blas! Turtle Crawl was better than expected...VERY clean and had everything we could expect and more. The beach closet had a great beach cart and beach chairs (saved buying them and packing them) and a cooler (and sand toys if you need them). We cooked many of our meals in and the kitchen was great...had everything we needed and a gas grill on the back deck. Really liked the St. Joe Seafood Company right down the street! It's right next door to the Trading Post which carries EVERYTHING else you need. If you're there, get the donuts made fresh each morning. Amazing! We really enjoy the tall lifeguard chairs on the master bedroom deck...enjoyed great sunsets when we didn't walk just a few steps down to the beach. The mattress was very comfortable and the sheets were great! The State Park is right there and we went on many long walks. There is the Hammock Trail and a trail that runs along the bay that our dog could enjoy with us. Our pup was worn out from that and walks on the beach ... love the fact that the beach and area is dog-friendly (yet VERY clean). We also got to enjoy a bonfire on the beach after sunset one evening! Awesome. Next trip we plan to enjoy a horseback ride on the beach, the see through canoes in the bay and also bring our bikes as there is a bike path that runs about 10 miles of the Cape (and it's flat, which is a bonus). Love the beach and loved Turtle Crawl. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018