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A beach view with a white building, clear blue sky, and calm sea.
A beach view from a wooden deck with white railings and blue chairs.
A beachfront building with multiple balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, pendant lighting, and a view to the dining area.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a beige sofa, and a white armchair. A staircase with white railings leads to an upper level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cape San Blas, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Within a short walk of Pig Island, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Palmer Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palmer Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 38 min drive - 30.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Beach Escape Near Gulf and Bay

Good Vibrations is a gorgeous upscale, pet-friendly 5 bedroom, 5.5 Bath beachfront home located on the beautiful north Cape San Blas beach. This house is beautifully finished with granite, hardwood, and tile throughout. The interior has been professionally designed and furnished. All living areas and 3 of the 5 primary bedrooms are gulf front. All bedrooms have flat screen TVs, DVD players, and their own beautifully tiled bathrooms. All have views of the beach from the bedroom or from their attached decks. A recent upgrade has provided Good Vibrations with inside stairs to the main living area from the carport.

There are three west-facing gulf front decks

*Note: If your preferred date range is unavailable, please contact our sales team directly to confirm availability or request an exception to minimum stay restrictions. We are more than happy to help and can often provide a flexible solution when the opportunity is available.*

Your reservation includes $250 worth of beach gear. That’s right! Rent a beach wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, and more for your stay. Your $250 credit will go a long way!
LAYOUT:

Ground level

• Covered parking for 2 vehicles
• 4-Burner gas grill
• Hot/cold outdoor shower
• Fenced dog area accessible from the second-floor deck
• Sunning patio
• Boardwalk to the beach
• Internal entry steps

Second floor

• Fully stocked kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances
• Stand-alone ice maker
• Seating for 5 at the kitchen island
• Large dining area for 10
• Open living area with 55-inch HDTV and Blu Ray DVD player
• Half bath
• Walk-out to deck with outdoor dining and walk down to ground level
• Laundry facilities

Third floor

• King Gulf-front primary
• Walkout to private beachfront deck
• En-suite bathroom with tiled shower, claw foot tub, and double vanities
• Bayside Queen bedroom
• En suite private bathroom
• Private small balcony

Fourth floor

• King Gulf-front bedroom
• Crib
• En suite bath
• Walk-out to private deck
• His & Hers closets
• Gulf-front bedroom with twin over full bunk and a twin over twin bunk
• En suite bathroom
• Bay-side Queen bedroom
• Full sleeper sofa
• En suite bathroom
• Private balcony

From any level of this beautiful home, or down on the beach, you can watch the awesome sunsets drip down into the Gulf of Mexico at any time of the year.

*We are happy to welcome up to 2 dogs for an additional non-refundable pet fee of $200.

*No events with a higher number of guests than the occupancy of the house are permitted and there is a minimum age requirement of 25 for renters.

*Weddings are not allowed at this home. If this policy is violated, you may be asked to vacate the property, forfeit any rental payments, and be subject to HOA, community, and 360 Blue fines.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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

Rules

Full payment is required to be paid by the due date. Failure to pay the balance in full by said due date will result in cancellation.
A signed rental agreement is required to confirm your stay. Failure to sign the agreement within 96 hours of booking will result in cancellation.
Failure to follow our House Rules as listed, will result in the cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of all deposits.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe, a short 11-minute walk from Pig Island and also 18 minutes on foot from Palmer Beach. 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, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Family Beach Escape Near Gulf and Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the easiest check-in and check-out process I’ve experienced. The house we rented was beautiful, in a great location right on the beach, and was a great price. Great communication, as well. Will definitely be booking again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely AMAZING!

We LOVED our stay in this gorgeous, dog friendly house in Cape San Blas. The location of Good Vibrations is perfectly placed right on the beautiful white sandy beach with amazing views. The surf/beach store(Beach Planet) and general store(Scallop Cove) are conveniently across the street. We would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed every moment there. There were a few items missing in the kitchen, some we got from property manager. A can opener, for instance would have been helpful. Liked the coffee maker - that can make both k-cups and ordinary coffee. No shortage of cups, plates and utensils. Great home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice location and views.

Needs some minor repairs, internet/wifi was an issue for the first few days. It wasn’t the easiest getting it fixed! The house did not seem as clean as it could have been. Overall, it was a nice vacation home, but for the price, could provide more accessories in the kitchen and could invest in some updated items. Would stay in this area again, but probably a different property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a great stay!

The home is more upscale from what we typically stay in but it was a nice change of pace. A little pricier from what we ideally wanted but the location was what won us over. Convenient to have the beach apparel shop and gas station directly across the street. We did have a brief leak in a shower from the 2nd floor but it was promptly fixed by the rental agency. The septic tank pump light outside the house also came on during our stay but I think that was due to heavy rains before our arrival. Again, this issue was fixed promptly and with no issue. We have never had a rental company come to the house to empty the large outside trashcan so that was both surprising and convenient!!! We are considering renting this same house again for our trip next September and I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Gorgeous home

The house is even nicer in person than the photos. Very clean and comfortable including the furniture. Well-stocked kitchen and amazing view and location. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets right from the decks. Only negative was it was impossible to reach the owner prior to our visit. E-mails led to auto-replies to contact the property management company who doesn’t answer their phone. Same with the included “free” beach rental equipment which cannot be redeemed without paying for something. Closer to arrival, though, the management company reached out multiple times and was very helpful. Overall it was a wonderful vacation and we would definitely return to this home! Cape San Blas is a gem and wonderfully different from the typical touristy beaches in Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures were not accurate, Description was not accurate. Beds were not accurate. Just awful. - The main floor smelled like dog urine. It is a pet place but the smell was strong.- Pictures showed a pool was included, there was no pool. They issued a small refund after 2 hours of phone and messaging but huge disappointment. - There is no Tennis or golf that were listed under Amenities. Not near by Amenities but actual property amenities. - There is only one bathtub in the whole place so that was also not accurate. Made it difficult to bath the kids and again, not accurate at all. - They did not provide linens for all the beds but it was listed under "Essential Amenities. The crib bed that they provide and mention did not have sheets but they say that all linens were to be provided for all the beds. - The wifi was not usable for work, download speed was 4.68 Mbps, like dialup from the 90's. They did bring out a satellite for the rest of the stay. - They said that there is a private balcony for all the rooms but 2 of them were locked and they would not provide a key to use the balcony. Description: "All have views of the beach from the bedroom or from their attached decks". We made the best of it since it was the beach but this was the worst we experienced in the last 8 years of using vacation rentals.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

on the beach

good place for a family/friends getaway. directly on the beach. and fairly private. loooots of stairs. something to think about for elders and young kids. kitchen had just enough for what we needed. though a lot of it we had to re wash. the dryer didn’t work. and when the repair man came to fix it he informed us the previous tenant refused to allow him in to fix it. so the rental company knew about it and apparently wasn’t going to do anything about it until someone said something. so we found out when we had a we load of laundry for the three infants we had with us. they did respond quickly. and also took a load of laundry for us. there was bad communication there too because i was told we’d get it back the same day. and the lady who came to get it said there was no way that was happening. so we had to wait a full day for our clothes back. not the end of the world. but a problem with seven kids - three were infants. we just assumed we would be able to do laundry so we packed lighter. all in all it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location, Unfortunate Issues

The location of Good Vibrations can’t be beat! Perfect spot on the gulf and Scallop Cove right across the street, perfect. Unfortunately when we arrived we were told that the water heater was being replaced. We didn’t get a call to inform us of this. We only found out because we pulled up to the property about 10 min before check in time and was told by a 360 employee who was on site. The 360 emp told us they were finished and we could go on in. Later after all parties arrived and sweated unpacking and moving in we realized we had no hot water. Calls were made and voicemails left. Finally after an email we got a call back. Service showed up and told us that the water heater “was not replaced because the new one didn’t fit.” The serviceman had to go back to the office for a part and then called later saying he didn’t have the part needed and would have to come back first thing in the morning. So, 12 hot, sweaty, travel weary customers with no hot water. Service showed up the next day to fix the water heater and left letting us know it was good. We went back in to find the water still wasn’t hot. Finally they had us find the breaker box and flip the breaker to see if the service man had left it off. He had and the issue was finally corrected. Needless to say this was a huge irritation to start our stay. For the amt of money spent we expected MUCH better. Inside paint was peeling from wall, mold/mildew on air vents, and missing sleeper/sofa in queen room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

What a lovely place! The house is very spacious with everything you need. We had a wonderful time with our family. There were 15 of us and we did not feel crowded. There was enough room for everyone to sleep, including a crib for our one-year-old grandson. The kitchen is well stocked and still plenty of room to put your groceries. There is a hose provided to wash the sand off your feet before coming in as well as a warm shower outside if you choose to use it. The view is beautiful! We enjoyed watching dolphins play right from the balcony and the beach. The beach is second to none and only steps away. The sunsets are beautiful! The kids loved playing in the sand and the adults enjoyed fishing from the beach right in front of the house. WE also enjoyed having evening fires on the beach. We did have one minor issue with a leak in the hose to wash our feet. It was taken care of immediately. The property manager and this place were fantastic!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a beautiful home on a great beach. Very easy for my elderly mom to get to the beach with the walk out path. Spacious home and very clean. With it being three stories, it does have a lot of steps.Great location with lots of beach in front. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The location was great and the property was clean and well managed. However, the property is in dire need of general maintenance. The latches/handles were broken in many places, there were a lot of roaches and ants, the roof of the grill enclosure was damaged and was flapping in the wind. The floors were soft, some of the drawers were broken as you pulled them out. The living room furniture was also uncomfortable. For as much as I paid for the rental, I expected a higher quality.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed the beach house.

We enjoyed the property. The beach is steps away. Amazing oceanfront views. Everyone loved that they had there own bathroom. Great for families!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as advertised

This house was exactly as the pictures suggested. The location couldn’t have been better. It was so very convenient to the beach. There was plenty of room for all of us as well. There were some very thoughtful additions to this house like the water hose hanging as you get to the stairs outside and the separate ice maker. Each room having Dish was a plus, even though we couldn’t watch the Braves! Natural Retreats was welcoming and responsive. Great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Refreshing

Clean house and in great shape. Did kill 6 or 7 cockroaches but Florida is notorious for them. Beach was absolutely breathtaking with clean white sugar sand and seashells abundant. Not a party spot, which is amazing! Calm relaxing atmosphere with neighbors being same. Walking the beach during sunset is a must every night. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whole Family Spring Break

We had a super time at Good Vibrations on Cape San Blas. Our whole family—kids with spouses and 6 grandkids ages 1-8 enjoyed the house itself and its location on the beach. House was exactly as indicated on the listing and fit our group perfectly. A few maintenance items could be addressed. The beach was beautiful with white sand and shells and sparsely inhabited.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March 2021

Beautiful house and deserted beach. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible home in perfect location

Our family and another family of four, along with our dog, enjoyed two fabulous weeks at this beach house. It’s a gorgeous and very well-maintained home. We would have extended our trip if it wasn’t already booked up. Highly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing trip

We loved this place! Perfect place to get away, relax and enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100

This property was so so good I just can not ask batter place. Everything thing was great especially so close to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Beautiful home, fabulous beach, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering

This was our 5th visit to the cape, this was the best house, immediate issue response by maintenance staff. The best overall experience to date.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location , great kitchen

Great home, the 5.5 baths made it perfect for us. Wonderful kitchen ,dining area,and the balcony was great to have meals also. Steps led directly to beach. A little tight on parking, Gas grill was great (large enough also).
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing house, great service, a few issues to be fixed

There was an electrical issue in our bedroom and we had no lights for the duration of our stay. Thankfully we brought an extension cord and we made do using the bathroom outlet lol. There was a crib in the house (main reason we picked it) however there was no crib sheet provided. Again a random grab of our own crib sheet saved the day, the crib sheet and extension cord were 2 of the last things we grabbed as we left our house. Management company was great and did their best to get the electrical problem but it turned out to be a bigger issue than anticipated. Several things aren't quite back to normal after Michael as to be expected (outdoor shower, missing art with empty hooks, etc). A few things that would have been great to know beforehand.... There are no ceiling fans in the entire house, if you need one to sleep, bring your own Bring your own baby bedding if you need to use the crib There's a wine fridge but no wine opener 🤷‍♀️ Stairs will need to have baby gates if you have littles, especially the stairs going from the kitchen down to the car port. We used one extra wide step through on the kitchen stairs and one of the cheapie wooden pop down super wide ones on the top floor where all the kids were sleeping Beach access stairs have a gate which is awesome but the latch is very easy to work, bring a padlock if you have smart toddlers like ours No water in fridge door, you will need to buy bottled if you don't want to drink tap water Driveway is very sandy and hard to maneuver in small vehicles
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation

Our 3rd year at Good Vibrations and we are returning next year.