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Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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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
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located within a leisurely stroll of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 34 min drive - 32.0 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 40 min drive - 36.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 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-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool

At Cape Happy Hour, happy hour isn't a time of day — it's a state of mind. It's morning coffee on the master suite deck watching the Gulf wake up. It's afternoons at the beachfront pool just steps from your front door. It's the turtle pond shimmering below the main deck as you grill dinner, and the Cape San Blas sunset turning the sky brilliant behind your cocktail glass. This cheerful, beautifully appointed two-bedroom end unit in the gated Barrier Dunes community was made for people who know how to enjoy themselves — and it provides everything you need to do exactly that.

🌊 Gulf views from both the master suite deck and main deck
🐢 Main deck overlooks the serene turtle pond — a front-row seat to Cape life
🏊 Beachfront community pool steps from the front door
🐾 Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs (there's even a covered sitting area to watch the turtles from the carport!)
🛏️ Sleeps 6 — king master suite, queen guest room, futon in master, queen sleeper sofa
👑 Oversized king master suite with soaking tub, separate shower & double-sink vanity
🏖️ 115 steps to the beach walkover
🌲 Minutes from the entrance to St. Joseph State Park — miles of pristine trails and paddling
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts within the community
🚗 2-car covered carport with concierge garbage pickup
💧 Under-sink water filtration system — purified drinking water throughout your stay
🏄 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 room & convenient USB charging ports throughout
🍳 Fully equipped eat-in kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Cape Happy Hour is tailor-made for couples, small families, or a group of friends who want the full Cape San Blas experience without the chaos of a large house. Mornings start gently — fresh purified water from the kitchen filter, coffee on the main deck while the turtle pond does its peaceful thing below. The beach is a leisurely 115-step stroll, or skip it entirely and spend the morning at the beachfront pool across the way. Afternoons tend to blur beautifully: a kayak paddle in St. Joseph State Park (practically next door), a lazy hour in the bay window seat with a book, or a nap in the oversized king suite before evening. And then the real Cape Happy Hour begins — drinks on the master deck, the Gulf turning amber and rose, the turtle pond catching the last light below. This is what you came for.

The main level is open and inviting with a fully stocked eat-in kitchen, a comfortable living room with sleeper sofa and bay window seat, and direct access to the large deck with gas grill and seating overlooking the turtle pond. The queen guest room is on this level with its own private balcony and updated walk-in shower bath.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (second floor) — oversized with Gulf-view private deck perfectly positioned for sunsets, soaking garden tub, separate tiled shower, double-sink vanity, well-organized closet, futon for a third sleeping option, Smart TV with USB charging ports, and full-size stacked washer and dryer in the suite

Queen Guest Room (main floor) — private balcony, updated bath with walk-in shower, Smart TV

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests

Kitchen & Living
Fully stocked eat-in kitchen with under-sink water filtration, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and all the cookware and dishware for the week. Family games, books, ceiling fans, central A/C, and convenient USB charging ports throughout the home. The bay window seat is one of those small details that makes Cape Happy Hour feel more like a home than a rental.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large main deck with gas grill and seating overlooking the turtle pond, spacious master suite Gulf-view deck with dedicated cocktail and sunset seating, enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, extra covered sitting area in the carport with a pond view, concierge garbage pickup, 2-car covered carport, and a fully stocked beach closet ready to go.

Guest Access
Full private use of all three floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — gulf-front pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach boardwalk access — all included. St. Joseph State Park entrance is just minutes away for hiking, paddling, and some of the most unspoiled natural scenery on the Florida Gulf Coast.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas 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

  • Heated pool

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe, just steps from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. You'll also find St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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.

Is Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool?

Yes, every house at Cape Happy Hour—Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool comes with a balcony.

Dog-Friendly Gulf-View · Sunset Decks · Steps to Beachfront Pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than we expected!

The townhouse was perfect! Super clean and decorated nice! Love all the hooks! The beach close has everything you need and not need to take anything from home! The pool was great and the location to everything was wonderful! We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024