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Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf

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Beach nearby
TV
Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

This vacation home places you next to T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and within a 10-minute walk of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬20 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.

Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Vacation Rental on Cape San Blas.

Welcome to Take a Chance, a charming getaway nestled in the exclusive Hibiscus Beach and Bay community, a low-density development stretching across the scenic St. Joseph's Spit. This coastal retreat offers everything you need for a perfect beach escape, including Gulf beach access, a neighborhood swimming pool, and a private 500-ft pier extending into the stunning St. Joseph's Bay. Just behind the home, a tranquil freshwater pond adds to the serene ambiance. No need to pick, enjoy your sunsets AND sunrises on the wraparound deck.

The beach is only 1,300 feet via a picturesque sand path direclty across from the house, or you can opt to drive and park near the pool for a shorter 700-foot stroll. A convenient beach wagon is provided to carry all your beach gear with ease.

This well-appointed home features 2 spacious bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, and 2 full bathrooms with tub/shower combo. Linens and towels for your comfort are provided for four.

Covered parking under the house for added concenience.

Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise, surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, emerald green waters, and protected wildlife habitats. It's common to spot deer, foxes, eagles, ospreys, sea turtles, and even the occasional black bear. Just minutes away, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 2,500 acres of unspoiled beauty within 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shorelines, plus a convenient boat tramp.

"Take a Chance" is the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, ideal for your next coastal escape!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Vince Bishop

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 18

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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Take A Chance Gulf Bay Access With Neighborhood Pool
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Port St. Joe is within a 10-minute walk of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. You'll also find St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and ocean views in some.

Does Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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 free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf?

Yes, every accommodation at Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Take A Chance - Gulf & Bay Access, Neighborhood Pool, Pet Friendly, 6 Min Walk to Gulf Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eric t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We had a wonderful and relaxing vacation at Take a Chance! The house was exactly as described—very clean and comfortable. Access to the bay was a major highlight. We rented kayaks and spent time fishing every day, enjoying sightings of sea turtles, crabs, and even dolphins!The walk to the beach was a bit farther than expected, but it was a beautiful, peaceful stroll. The master bedroom mattress could use an upgrade or at least a topper for added comfort.There are a few areas that could use some attention. The deck railings felt a bit wobbly when leaned on, and a few of the patio chairs were rusted and should be replaced. The laundry/storage room downstairs was incredibly spacious and great for keeping all of our beach gear organized, but it could benefit from a thorough cleaning.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great secluded location

We had a short but sweet visit with Take a Chance. Hurricane Helene kicked us out 3 days early. We did enjoy the beach, pool, and the bay while there. The best part of this place is you get the beautiful beach and bay included. My kids had so much fun fishing on the dock at sunset. We met some very nice people too :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!!

Awesome wildlife with a lot of seclusion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay!

This is our second time staying at this property and we loved it. This trip was Myself, my husband, our two kids and fur baby. The accommodation's were perfect for us. The bay and beach access were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blast!

We loved it, the weather was a little bit unfriendly for fishing that we intended on doing but we managed. The house is very cozy, situated just were we liked close to the State Park and as well nearby stores and restaurants. Very nice home, will definitely stay again. Loved the sights, wildlife is amazing. Like I said it was a Blast! Thanks Vince.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Vacation

Take a Chance was a very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. The home is very close to the beach. The community pool is only a few blocks away and the private walkway to the beach. The house was well stocked with towels we needed and cooking utensils needed. We made a fresh shrimp stir fry one night from the shrimp we got in Port St Joe . The home is very close to Port St Joe where there are lots of nice restaurants I recommend the Quatro Locos the White Marlin and the Smokehouse all great food. We saw a lot of Stingrays swimming when we were at the beach. I had one recommendation to cover the front door with a blind or curtain for extra privacy. Thank you Vince for a beautiful place to stay we look forward to returning to the area again. God bless you and your family and team helping you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Take a chance

Great rental. Perfect to access the bay and beach. Had to evacuate due to mandatory evacuation and Vince communicated with us throughout. Kitchen could be stocked better but otherwise it was a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable Private Getaway

This was our second summer spent at Take a Chance and it just doesn’t get any better than this house. If big views, natural beauty, and solitude are what you are after look no further! This is our favorite house on the Cape by far.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to return

Well situated on the Cape, this home was perfect for the two of us. The kitchen had everything we needed and the entire vacation was better than expected. We’ll be back at Take a Chance asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

devin s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

I have stayed at this house multiple times. It is a great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Darrell M.

Had a great time . Loved the area . Nothing going on ! Thats just the way we like it .

Loved it . Nothing going on around you . Great relaxing time with family . No drama no traffic no teenage kids driving up and down the roadways . Just the ocean and views . We will be staying here again .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Last chance

We were a bit alarmed when we pulled into the driveway, kind of took my heart away having driven from ga! We have never been to Cape San Blas and most likely one time was enough! Huge roaches and big rats as we walked along the path on Hibiscus Drive! Woke up this morning with a huge roach in the kitchen and little ones in the laundry room. Seriously this place could be gorgeous but it is in of some TLC!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

This house was the perfect location for our little getaway. Close to restaurants and stores. The house set up was perfect and provided easy access to a private dock Bayside, and a private pathway to the beach. Check in/out was super easy. The property was very clean and large enough to accommodate us comfortably. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie C., Roswell Ga 30076

Liked: Cleanliness

Natural getaway

Cute house nice pond in back saw an alligator enjoyed the frogs singing at night. Liked being near the Trading Post.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Juliet E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and location

Although this house could use some TLC, it is priced accordingly and I appreciate the choice of a house that is more affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

This place has a great porch and great windows to watch the gulf and the bay. If you would like to have a comfortable home base for viewing and exploring the coast, this is your spot! The kitchen is well equipped for someone who loves to cook. We had a wonderful week’s stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S., Cold Spring Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise and Sunset

Another awesome trip to the Cape. This house had the sunrise and sunset from the decks. Great Little house!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful week

We enjoyed our stay at Take a Chance. It was pet friendly so we were able to take our dog with us and the deck had a gate so she could be outside with us without being on a leash. The property was clean and well maintained. There was easy access to the gorgeous beach, which we were able to walk along every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

It is a very peaceful place with a great view of the pond in the backyard.

We had a great time. It was very quiet and plenty of room for us. It was very well equipped with everything you need for your stay
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Spot of Cape San Blas

We love coming back to this rental. Having access to the gulf and bay, plus the pool, is awesome! Sunsets are stunning from the house! You can even catch a glimpse of an alligator in the pond behind the house! We went scalloping right off the dock. And if you like to walk, run or bike, Loggerhead Run (8mile paved bike trail) is at the end of your driveway. We had so much fun! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Getaway with Amazing Views!

Our stay at Take A Chance was nothing short of amazing. The house is situated in a quiet secluded neighborhood with absolutely gorgeous 360-degree views from the wrap around porch. We spent our days scalloping and snorkeling from the shared bay access and fishing on the quiet stretch of beach along Rish Park. The kitchen was well-apportioned and we experienced zero of the refrigerator issues that other reviewers have mentioned. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our family enjoyed this house. The location was perfect as we enjoy visiting the state park frequently while we are on vacation. There are a couple of suggestions that we have: the rooms need more lighting. The lights are very dim. The bathrooms need exhaust fans. When we would take a warm shower, we had to open the bathroom window and leave the bathroom doors cracked open to keep the bathrooms from completely fogging up. The bottom shelf in the fridge door is broken; found out the hard way when after placing items on the shelf, they all fell to the floor. The house also needs more dishes and a decent grill. It would be great to have screened in area at this house due to the mosquito population because of the pond. Sitting outside was unbareable. There also should be extra linens/blankets in case of sand being on sheets. The televisions were a little aggravating as the living room tv was a smart tv and the bedroom tvs are not. The channels were a bit difficult to navigate. The underneath parking is super tight! I drive a small SUV and would have to back out into the open driveway in order for anyone else to get into the house. The access to the beach and bay are a little deceiving in the pictures online. They are further than portrayed. In July and 90degrees out, it is not a comfortable walk to either.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for our honeymoon!

We had a great week at Take a Chance! We loved having the little walking path right across from the house or having option to walk a little further to the gate access to get to the beach, we also walked to the bay access a couple times. Very accessible house and location! The only thing we would’ve liked, was to have a Keurig coffee maker, we’re big coffee drinkers. The fridge did okay but the freezer had a hard time. We will definitely be back! Loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property in a great location

This is a great property in a great location. Checkin was smooth and everything we needed was there. You can see the gulf from the front and the bay from the back, along with the pond, so the scenery is great. We watched a variety of wildlife operating in that back pond- birds, turtles, alligators. I hope that we have the opportunity to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022