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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sandy shore and a cloudy sky.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a double sink, and a flat-screen TV above the counter.
A multi-story residential building with balconies, a covered porch, and a garage.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 133467 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Within a short walk of Palmer Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬17 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.

GULF FRONT - Private Pool, Boardwalk, & Elevator, Decks Galore, Pets Welcome

“Sand Castle” is a Luxury GULF FRONT BEACH HOME with Private Elevated Salt Water Pool & Bath. There is also a private Boardwalk with NO STAIRS to the beach. 5 Bedrooms, 5½ Baths and over 3,467 square footage. All bedrooms have a private bath except for the bunk room. There are no other homes in front of you so you have great views of the beach and beautiful sunsets. This home has an outdoor shower to wash sand from beach. The decks are VERY large with plenty of seating, dining and lounging to enjoy the views. You can access the decks from outside or inside.

Please come in and take the tour of our home. You will open the door and step into a beautiful black and white marble entry. This just sets the tone of what to expect in this home. Now go up the stairs or take the elevator to two gulf front master suites and two guest bedrooms. Both of the gulf front master suites are spacious and have glass sliding doors accessing a covered deck and the new elevated salt water pool which can be heated at additional cost. The pool is built into the deck so you can enjoy the beach/sunset views from the pool. This deck has plenty of seating for your entire family. One of the King Master has a beautiful private bath with shower/tub, marble and quartz vanity and the other Gulf front is a Queen with a private bath and lovely LARGE walk in shower and quartz vanity. There is an additional Queen Bedroom with marble walk in shower and quartz vanity.

This floor has a coffee station and refrigerator for your use so that guests do not have to go upstairs for coffee or sodas. The guest bedrooms are perfect for guests because they are on a floor separate from living area and the Grand Master. Every bedroom has very large flat screen TV's so you can watch what you want to watch and have private baths except for the bunk room. There is one King bed, two Queen beds, and a double/full bunk bed on this floor with separate air conditioning. The bunk room is perfect for kids, since they are double beds, you can sleep 4 in that room.

The turret houses the stairs and has wide landings to enjoy the panoramic views as you go to the top floor. When you get to the next level you will enter the large gourmet kitchen, living and dining area. This area has gulf views that take your breath away. The kitchen features high end stainless steel professional appliances, a true chef’s kitchen. Large Island with extra seating, Pot Filler over the gas Stove, separate ice maker, all refrigerator and all freezer with additional chest freezer in laundry room with washer and dryer.

The Grand Master Suite is located on this floor and is truly a private oasis. This Master has a nice private balcony to have a glass of wine, a two sided fireplace between the Master Bedroom and Master Bath. The Master bath has a claw foot tub that you can soak in front of the fire; the Master bath also has a double shower, double vanity and private water closet. The Living Room is open concept living with gas fireplace, and plenty of comfy seating. The Chef will love cooking in the kitchen and being part of the party. Separate Dining Room and 2nd Dining area in screened porch.

The top level in the turret has a twin day bed and is a nice private nook to read a book, sleep in, or just relax and enjoy the views.

The Cape is very unique with the Gulf on one side and the Bay on the other side not to mention wonderful sunsets. But don’t take my word for it, come see for yourself. We are located on St. Joseph Peninsula/Cape San Blas, San Dunes Subdivision at 117 Cabana Lane, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Pets are welcome max 2, pet fee $200 each. Check us out at Google Maps. San Dunes is an exclusive Subdivision. This home was the cover of the Real Estate Magazine, a true Beauty.

Keywords: Beach Front Home, Private Pool & Walkover
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Splash pad
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3,467 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Renter agrees when they book this beach house that they have read the attached rental agreement and agree to its terms.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Size Restriction $100 Pet Fee per pet

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 28

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe, a short 9-minute walk from Palmer Beach and also 20 minutes on foot from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. You'll also find T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

GULF FRONT - Private Pool, Boardwalk, & Elevator, Decks Galore, Pets Welcome Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

2nd time to stay here. Love the location and the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation on beautiful white sand beaches

Beautiful home right on the white sand beach. Very well equipped for cooking for a large group. Plenty of room for a big family.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach Home

This is our second year staying here- and we love the location, the spacious layout and the amenities that this home offers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McWilstrom family vacation

Relaxing!!!!!!! Was a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home on nice section of beach. The new pool was phenomenal and was perfect after a day on the beach. This was an excellent set up for seven adults and four small children. The interior photos do not do the home justice. It could be in Southern Living magazine. Porch and deck space were awesome. Exterior photos are dated and there are now houses close by, but still plenty of privacy. Mary Ann answered all my questions promptly and went above and beyond. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hope to come back

Really more than expected. Thank you for the elevator. Great kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week at CSB

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and on a nice quiet stretch of beach. We have been coming to CSB for 25 years and everyone said this was the best one so far. We especially loved the porches- sun porch, shade porch screened porch. And the kitchen is amazing. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Firtst trip to area

there were some area in home that still had sand on floor when we arrived loved the house the wood walk way was in need of some repair would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming "Old Florida" Experience

The house and beaches exceeded our expectations! Plenty of room for everyone in our group. The uncrowded beaches and town during our Easter trip made it so much more enjoyable. Although the water was a bit cool for swimming, the sunning deck, beach and screened-in-porch were perfect for the weather that time of year. Our host was excellent with communicating with us before and during our stay. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The house was perfect for our family vacation

This is always my favorite week of the year when my wife and I get our 4 sons and their families together each summer. This house on Cape San Blas was perfect in every way. Five big bedrooms, a huge den and dinning area. Great kitchen. Huge decks. and private walkway to the practically private beach. Nothing negative to say.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house - fabulous location

We spent a week at Sand Castle with several adults and teenagers. The house is beautiful. I can imagine that maintaining a place that big that sees that many visitors must be a challenge but Steve and Mary Ann Conroy definitely have it under control. We had one minor issue while we were there and they were very responsive to our concern. I would absolutely go back to this property. Beautiful, comfortable house with fabulous beach access and beach views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Month at the Beach

Sand Castle was a great stay. Our family of 10 could relax together on one of the 2 large and well-furnished decks or have separation when desired. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed from pots and pans to utensils and small appliances. Its size is great for a large group. The bedrooms and baths are as described. The beds are very comfortable. Even with the surrounding houses occupied, the beach area is so expansive we could image we were alone. We rented umbrellas and chairs and they were set up each morning and the guys returned to pick them up in the evening. This a great house to spend a month at the beach in but unfortunately we only had a week. Maybe next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This is our second stay here. This time for two weeks. Location is delightful. Home is well appointed and spacious. It is nice having two large decks and a screened in porch to sit while enjoying the unobstructed view of Gulf and the night stars! Although the area has seen an increase in building of new homes we still had a sense of “privacy”…. It is a challenge to maintain a busy rental property that sits directly on beachfront and the Conroys are doing a good job! Spacious new fridge and freezer plus ice maker are an excellent new addition since last visit. We had a simple maintenance issue that was quickly and easily resolved! Our vacation was delightful, thank you for sharing your lovely home and we will be back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best

We loved everything about our stay at Mary Ann's property. The house is beautiful inside and out. Communication with Mary Ann was great the entire time. The private boardwalk to the beach was great. The views from the balcony were top notch. We enjoyed many meals on the screened in porch. The kitchen was fantastic. The bed was very comfortable, we actually slept in for the first time in 6 months. We all enjoyed checking out the architecture inside the home. Mom would just walk around the rooms admiring the light fixtures, crown molding etc. We collected beautiful shells from the beach. The house was so nice that we were completely content with our vacation even with a red flag all week for the water. We were able to enjoy the view of the ocean, sunrise, sunset and so many dolphins from the comfort of the patio. Mary Ann's home will be our first pick from now on when visiting Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The kitchen is well stocked, the views from the kitchen/living area are amazing. The pool and covered area was a perfect place to spend watching the sunset in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most amazing vacation we’ve had in a long time! The house was absolutely perfect for our family and the outdoor space was wonderful for enjoying our early morning coffee and watching the sunsets each night. We cannot say enough positives about this fabulous property! We hope to rent again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week

Thank you, Steve and Mary Ann, for sharing your wonderful home. My family and I just spent the most perfect week at Cape San Blas. The house was beautiful, spacious, clean, well-stocked, and close to the beach and community pool! From watching the dolphins playing in the crystal clear waves to seeing the colorful and gorgeous sunsets and shooting stars, the upper and lower decks were where we started and ended our days. The time in between was spent on the beach and at the pool playing, collecting shells, reading, and napping. We are going to miss seeing that view in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandcastle was perfect

We had family from different parts of the country make the trip for the week and everyone had ample space and comfort. The owners were quick to respond to any inquiry we had while on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fairytale Getaway at The Sand Castle

Our party consisted of eight adults and a child. We were able to move and flow without being on top of one another through the day, but gracious space for us all to be together around dinner time. We have a couple frugal gourmets in the family and they fell in love with the perfectly stocked kitchen. The private beach access elevated the experience. It was fun to have a boardwalk over the dune – don’t forget to stop and enjoy the nature that is undisturbed by we humans. Breakfast is so nice with a view of the beach and the deck is perfect for sunsets and stargazing. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Cape. This beautiful home was very clean and well taken care of. This is our third time staying here. The hosts are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this house. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

The was huge. It fit my entire family comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Thoroughly enjoyed the property. Great location with plenty of beach to play volleyball and other beach games on. House was very well appointed with plenty of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. Had a small plumbing issue that was addressed immediately. Great all around communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best sunsets ever

Great location and very nicely furnished home with private beach access. Awesome kitchen with more than ample cookware and serving pieces. Great communication with property manager- will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

The property was in the perfect location in cape San blas. The house is spacious with plenty of places to hang out. We especially loved the deck and screened in porch. The house has comfortable beds, was clean and has everything you could need. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and such a relaxing atmosphere along with great views , well worth our investment ❤️

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022