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Two wine glasses on a wooden post by the beach at sunset.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with stools, a sink, and a stove.
A multi-story beachfront house with a wooden balcony and a covered porch.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a sofa.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a view of the living area below.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located within a 5-minute walk of Pig Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Palmer Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palmer Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬15 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.

BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.

"Banyan Beach Cottage" - Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the gulf from the spacious wrap around decks on both levels of this beautiful home on Cape San Blas.

This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features gorgeous cathedral post and beam ceilings in living/dining room and master suite. Lovely flagstone fireplace and hardwood floors in living room. Large flat screen, smart TV with Bose surround sound system over the fireplace. Sliding doors in living room open onto covered deck with plenty of seating. There is a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Leather sectional includes two recliners.

Kitchen, baths, hallway and laundry area have new tile floors. Kitchen is generously stocked. Both main level bedrooms have queen-size beds along with twin roll-aways. Beautiful master suite on upper level has king-size bed, with double sinks and closets in the newly remodeled master bath. All bedrooms are equipped with new smart TVs with remotes and have sliding glass doors which open onto the deck. There is also a ceramic-tiled laundry area on the second floor.

VRBO incorrectly states our property is a 6 mile drive to the beach (see pictures). We are just steps to the beach at the end of our private road. This home has plenty of parking for a small boat or jet ski and is a short distance to the state park’s public boat launch. Banyan Beach is professionally landscaped and has an outdoor hot and cold shower and gas grill. Conveniently located two blocks to grocery/sundry stores (including a seafood company) on the Cape but only 20 minutes from more shopping in Port St. Joe or 30 minutes from Appalachicola's restaurants and shops.

Keywords:
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put trash cans at the end of the driveway.
Please put dirty linens in front of the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

All bookings subject to review by owner. Weekly rentals only in the summer season. No monthly summer rentals.
Monthly rentals are for winter calendar months only. For example, a February monthly rental would be Feb. 1st-Feb. 28/29. No Monthly Summer rentals.
Rental agreement must be signed and returned with 7 days to avoid possible cancellation. No reservation modifications within 30 days of arrival.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: additional pet fee of $125

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

NOW BOOKING SUMMER . New furniture. Many updates. PET FRIENDLY!

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Port St. Joe is within a 10-minute walk of Pig Island and Palmer Beach. You'll also find Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a pillowtop mattress in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Does BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. have connecting rooms available?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK.?

Yes, every house at BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

BEST DEAL ON THE CAPE. 200 STEPS TO THE BEACH, NOT A 6 MIN DRIVE. PETS OK. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Big house with plenty of room to spread out. Very responsive host. Banyan House was the perfect match to our needs for an extended stay. Our dog loved it too!
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clint J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Beautiful sunsets. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug S.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time in Cape San Blas Beach because of the wonderful sunshine and seafood.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Awesome time. Hope to return next year

Great place for a great value
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jymalyn R.

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

Family get together

The beach home was great. Perfect for our family. The beach was lively too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kayla W.

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

Great location, comfy beds!

We enjoyed our stay and the location was awesome! This place was so comfy. Paul was very easy to get ahold of for anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay with a family and a pet. Spacious bedrooms, plenty of linens, nice furnishings. Just steps to the beach. The host was helpful, and made great recommendations on fishing gear and bait.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Cape San Blas

It was a great location with plenty of space. It is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great Escape

Perfect house for my kids and I. This met everything we needed and wanted. Conveniently located close to everything the Cape has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie B.

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

Aruba Dr

We enjoyed our stay. The house was sufficient and spacious and worked for us. We love the area and the easy beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meridith D.

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

Gran’s get-away

Just because this property is not directly beachfront,it is only steps to the beautiful beach, it may be the nicest on Aruba Drive.The property was extremely clean very well stocked and the pictures don’t do justice to the size of the property. I cannot thank the owner enough for making this a perfect family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Awesome Stay

This had awesome views and was in a great location. The only thing is the bedrooms down stairs get a little warm. Overall we will definitely be booking again. Again thank you for letting us stay at your home away from home!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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

Great location, Open Floor Plan

Plenty of space for our family of four and dog. Easy, short walks to beach and local stores. Comfortable beds and lounging/dining area. Paul was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

March 2024

Great location, spacious and comfortable furniture/beds.well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return. Eric M
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Wonderful Beach House

Banyan Beach house is even better than the pictures. It is spacious and so well stocked with plenty of nice pans, dishware, coffee cups, flatware and cooking utensils along with both a keurig and a Mr. Coffee maker. There are extra blankets and pillows to select from choose from.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

betsy d.

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

Love this house

This home was exactly as pictured and met all our needs for our family and grands. Clean and well stocked. Short walk to the beach. Only complaint was our vacation was too short ! Until next time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Heaven

We enjoyed our stay at Banyan Beach House so much. The house is so spacious with decks all round. The swing on the deck is just heavenly. Location is a plus. A very, very short walk to the beach! And last but not least is the ease of booking our stay. Paul was so easy to work with and responded to inquiries quickly. Will certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Manuel S.

Awesome !!!!!!!

The owner Paul was very great to work with !!! He even called me a couple times to make sure everything was just right . I wish more people had that consideration . Thank you Paul for the great service & vacation . We will be back !!!!! Thank again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ashly H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

Property management was excellent and super responsive. Home needs a lot of updates. Notes not to close bedroom doors, closet door fell off, during rain storm water was leaking from light above sink. Needs a deep clean. Dog poop on top deck and lots of stained carpet. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Family Gathering Place by the Sea

Our whole family enjoyed a long weekend in Cape San Blas. The house is exactly as depicted. The master bedroom and bath was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The kitchen had every thing needed. The only reason not 5 stars was that it is not ocean front. A new house under construction blocks the view of the Gulf But from the upper deck still got amazing views of the sunset. We were a little concerned that because pets are allowed there might have been pet odors but I have to say that if I had not read that pets were allowed we would never have even guessed there had ever been animals in the house. A very good choice for our family. Just a short easy walk to the beach and only about a block from a Trading Post that stocks groceries, tackle, and liquor. I can see us coming back some day. Thank you for making your place available. The Combs family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kisha M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not bad needs updating

Starting out Property manager had very good communication but when it came time to check in there was no update and we were stuck outside of the rental for almost 2 hours. The property manager would not answer his phone and customer service was no help whatsoever in fact they were awful it was so bad that we thought we were getting scammed because we've never used to be VRBO before. After multiple tries we finally got ahold of the property manager and we were able to get our key to get in. The stay at the beach house was nice but it needs a lot of updating and TLC it wasn't the cleanest so I spent most of the time sanitizing when we first arrived. We also felt uncomfortable being on the deck because there were a few banisters that weren't attached and it seemed like the deck would fall apart. As far as location it is in the best spot only a 3 minute walk from the beach. Other than that my family and I had a great time and there is a lot of room in this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradford M.

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

Spacious and Convenient

Very spacious living and eating areas. Great for large family. Easy access to beach and Weber's Little Doughnut Shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Wonderful Beach Escape

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. The home is perfect for any family and has a ton of room. We loved the vaulted ceilings and open feel in the home. This home looks even better in person than in the pictures. It is well stocked and very comfortable. It was just a short walk to the beach and a general store, ice cream shop, and other amenities are very close by. We hope to return again one day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Loved it

We loved everything about this house.. short walk to the beach.. close to bait shop . Enjoyed every minute of the whole trip. We definitely will be back!! Thanks Paul for everything
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021