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Turtle Tracks — Dog-Friendly · Gulf Views · Steps to White Sand Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
$493
$446 nightly
$493 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

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

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this vacation home is 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 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Mexico Beach and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.
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What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beach - 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.

Turtle Tracks — Dog-Friendly · Gulf Views · Steps to White Sand Beach

Cape San Blas is one of Florida's most treasured sea turtle nesting beaches, and Turtle Tracks was named in their honor. This dog-friendly end-unit townhome in the gated Barrier Dunes community earns its name with three separate Gulf-view decks — one on the main level, one off the king master suite, and one off the queen bedroom — so every guest in the house has their own front-row seat to the Cape San Blas sunset. Ninety steps from your back deck to the beach. Cute artistic touches and dog leash hooks in the foyer because details and dogs both matter here. And a king master suite that does everything right: garden tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, dedicated desk, and the kind of Gulf view that makes you want to stay one more day.

🌊 90 steps from the back deck to the beach walkover
🐾 Dog friendly — designed for it, down to the dog leash hooks in the foyer
🌅 Three Gulf-view decks — main level, king suite & queen bedroom, so everyone watches the sunset
🛁 King master suite with garden tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity & walk-in closet
💻 Dedicated desk area in the king suite — remote work with a Gulf view
🐢 Named for Cape San Blas's famous sea turtle nesting beaches — keep an eye out at dawn
🏊 Access to gulf-front and interior community pools in Barrier Dunes
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts nearby
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach gear cabinet
🏄 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 & extra grocery storage
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Cape San Blas is one of those rare places where the pace of vacation genuinely slows you down — and Turtle Tracks makes it easy to let it. The day might start early, if you're lucky, with fresh sea turtle tracks crossing the sand to the Gulf. More likely it starts with coffee on the main deck, the Gulf catching the morning light, the dog already at the back door ready to go. Ninety steps and you're there. Days at Turtle Tracks drift between the beach, the community pools, and the satisfying routine of a place that simply works: the kitchen is well-stocked and organized, the laundry room has a folding counter and stool so you're not crouching on the floor, the foyer has artistic hooks for bags and leashes right where you need them. By evening, both the king suite deck and the queen bedroom deck are competing for the best sunset view — the answer is that they're both spectacular, and different guests will stake their claim on their favorite. Turtle Tracks. Follow them to the water.

The main level is bright and open — fully stocked kitchen with extra grocery storage, breakfast bar with two barstools, bay window seat, dining area, and a generous living room with queen sleeper sofa flowing onto the large Gulf-view deck with gas grill and outdoor dining. The queen guest bedroom with its own Gulf-view sunset balcony and full bath is conveniently on this level.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (second floor) — private Gulf-view deck, garden tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity, walk-in closet, dedicated desk area for remote work, ample storage, Smart TV — full-size washer and dryer with folding counter and stool in the dedicated laundry room

Queen Guest Bedroom (main floor) — private Gulf-view sunset balcony, full bath with tub/shower combo, Smart TV — both decks face the Gulf, both catch the sunset

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests

Kitchen & Living
Fully stocked kitchen with extra grocery storage, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and all the cookware for the week. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout. Cute artistic touches throughout — this home has genuine personality, right down to the dog leash hooks at the foyer entrance.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large Gulf-view main deck with gas grill and outdoor dining seating, Gulf-view sunset deck off the king master suite, Gulf-view sunset balcony off the queen bedroom, hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach gear cabinet with cart, chairs, cooler, and beach toys 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. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination

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

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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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Turtle Tracks — Dog-Friendly · Gulf Views · Steps to White Sand Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly and relaxing stay

This was our second time staying here. All went very smoothly. The home was very comfortable, clean, well stocked and had all we needed including supplies for our 2 dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

This was our first trip to Cape San Blas and we loved it! The property is great and everything we needed was available. The owners have thought of eveything you might need or want to make your vacation as worryfree as possible. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Trip

Turtle Tracks was a perfect place for us. It was clean and had all the amenities we need. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic vacation!

The property is great! Will go back. The owner was great and very helpful!!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriste H., Tuscumbia, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Relaxing Stay!

Our first time in the area and we will definitely be back. Location is great, literally a 60 second walk to the beautiful beach. Townhome is well equipped with everything for a beach day. We took our groceries with us and didn’t have to leave the property for anything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape San Blas

Wonderful vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2024

It was comfortable and worked well for our needs. I
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at a great beach

Overall the property was as described. Literally 2 min walk to the beach and one of the best spots in the cove. This was like a home away from home with all the amenities needed to enjoy our time. I really appreciated having the beach chairs, cart, umbrella, etc available. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly townhome

We enjoyed the townhome. It was comfortable and spacious. I appreciate the communication with the owner and the welcoming of our dog. There were things in the cupboard like spices and non stick spray and detergent left for us. That was nice. The downfall of the unit is the two sets of 14 steps. It didn’t occur to me how many times I’d be using those daily. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

NA

5 stars on all
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia L.

Easy beach vacation

Comfortable townhome a few minutes walk from the beach. The community is cute and has two pools and a nice playground. Very kid and dog friendly. The kitchen has what we needed for a 5 day stay. We loved being able to walk to the beach. The house had all the beach items we needed - chairs, cart. We brought our own umbrella and toys. The place was big enough for a group and more than we needed for a family of 3. Large master bedroom with king bed and smaller bedroom with a queen on a separate floor. My only complaint is that the place could have been cleaner. The pots, pans, and silverware were dirty. This may have been because previous guests didn’t clean them thoroughly. We ran everything through the dishwasher and it was fine. Hopefully this was a one time issue, because we have no other complaints and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall break

Nice place close to beach that welcomes dogs. We return to this property owners units annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Decatur, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place at the Beach

My wife and I (and our fur child) thoroughly enjoyed our week at Turtle Tracks at Barrier Dunes in Cape San Blas. The unit was well-equipped with everything we needed, from good WiFi to kitchen utensils to beach chairs, etc. We really like the Barrier Dunes community. The beds were comfortable. The place was clean on arrival. We had a couple of minor quick maintenance issues, and Devi and her people were prompt in helping us. We grilled out on our deck a couple times, and, conveniently, there was an extra propane tank at the unit, when we needed it. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Property was clean upon check in. Great views from the balconies/decks. Property was well supplied. Quick walk to beach. Probably closer than staying in a high rise beachfront and walking to beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Ender

Absolutely loved it! Nice area, and wonderful accommodations that didn't break the bank. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Great for small family, excellent location and proximity to the beach with ease of access to local markets and places to eat. The place is fully equipped to accommodate a home away from home at the beach experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It takes two minutes from the unit to put your feet in the white sand. The water was that amazing crystal clear emerald green. The unit itself had everything we needed and Wendy was fantastic in communicating and answering questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2020

We really enjoyed our stay! The unit was clean, well stocked and close to the beach. The manager was very helpful and gave very detailed instructions. We loved that fur babies were welcomed and enjoyed watching them. We will come back again and bring our fur baby!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We have stayed at Turtle Tracks twice now. Both times have been wonderful. The manager, Wendy, is very nice and easy to work with. We will definitely be staying at Barrier Dunes again. Thanks Wendy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Wasn't V.

Beautiful location!

This condo was in a great neighborhood and was very convenient to the beach. It was very clean and had all the amenities we could have asked for!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful rental unit close to beach

I love this place and come back year after year. There's nothing like a Cape San Blas vacation to re-charge. My pup loves it too. Wendy is a great manager and every single detail is covered. No worries. Pleasant stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wasn't V.

I just loved this property! We had a fabulous time! I especially liked being so close to the beach.

I just loved this property! There was plenty of room for my husband and I, + 3 kids. We had a fabulous time! I especially liked being so close to the beach. I loved the decor, very beachy and comfortable, and the condo was immaculate! We had some great meals, and did not need for anything in the kitchen. There was everything for cooking you could possibly think of, even spices! It was really nice not having to pack all the essentials. The beds and living room furniture was very comfortable. I have a bad back, so the bed is very important! We had some great times out on the beach, uncrowded and quiet, and the bonfires at night while watching the sunset were fantastic! My husband and kids also loved surf fishing every day! One day we rented a boat and went exploring on the end of the cape in St Joe State Park. The kids were finding all kinds of creatures! They had a blast! Once again we made some awesome family memories that will last for a lifetime! Thank you so much Wendy, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wasn't V.

Amazing Trip!

I couldn't have asked for a better experience at the Cape Escape. When we arrived everything was clean and every detail was thought of- paper towels, a full spice rack, sandwich bags, saran wrap, even "pet towels" for wet sandy dogs! I was so impressed by the amenities, there was even a closet full of beach toys, umbrella, beach chairs, etc., saving you lots of $$$ on things you wouldn't use after your trip. Wendy, the manager, was incredible. She is professional and friendly, always picked up the phone and promptly responded to texts and emails. The neighborhood is gated and felt very safe, with kids riding around on bikes and people walking their dogs, everyone I encountered was very friendly. The condo was just a short walk to the beach, maybe 30 seconds which is SO nice when you're carrying beach chairs etc.. You can see the ocean from the master bedroom deck. The beach is BEAUTIFUL. White sand, clear water, no crowds, not overdeveloped. We saw dolphins while sitting on the beach! You don't get that in Destin or Panama City or any of the other nearby popular beaches. Dogs are welcome on the beach and most places. This is really a special place, will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

Barrier dunes is the best.

Had a ball. Super clean. Nice space. Huge washer and dryer. A few other perks like dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, plastic bags and dog amenities. Thanks so much! Back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017