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Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 814682 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Located within a 5-minute walk of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 34 min drive - 32.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬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.

Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!

Charming 3BR/3BA cottage less than a 4 minute walk to the beautiful beaches of Cape San Blas. Golden Retreat overlooks the larger pond and is adjacent to the playground in exclusive Barrier Dunes subdivision on Cape San Blas, Florida. This floor plan is unique because every bedroom has a private entrance onto the screen porches. Barrier Dunes is a gated community located near St. Joseph's State Park at the tip of Cape San Blas. This beachside community has a 2 swimming pools, pickleball/tennis courts, playground, stocked fishing ponds, paved roads, streetlights and 4 beach accesses.

A few stairs are all that separates you and the front door to Golden Retreat which allows easy access for everyone in your group. Once inside you will be greeted with style and comfort. The coastal casual decor is welcoming and the layout allows everyone to have their own space while still being together. The open floor plan of the living, dining and kitchen areas are perfect for any size group. In the living room you will find a comfortable sleeper sofa, chair, fireplace and 60" wall mounted flat screen TV. The beautiful round dining room table and kitchen bar seating give plenty of eating spots and the fully stocked kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, is perfect for cooking. The grill master of the group will love cooking on the large gas grill on the wrap around screen porch. Also on the first level is the laundry room, a full bath and one of the three bedrooms. The main level bedroom is open and airy and has access to the porch perfect for those quiet early mornings. This room has a beautiful queen bed with custom headboard, ample storage space and flat screen television that will make you feel like you are in your own private paradise.

As you follow the stairs to the second floor you will find the remaining two bedrooms. The first bedroom has two twin beds, a flat screen TV, seating area, en-suite bathroom and private access to the screen porch and spiral staircase to the first level. The primary bedroom is a vacationers dream with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, seating area and walk out access to upper-level screen porch. When you want to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the second floor just step out and enjoy the seating area and unique floating bed which is perfect for those late afternoon cat naps!

Golden Retreat has a 3 car driveway in the front of the house and beach chairs for your enjoyment. Plan to pack light...we've got everything for you!

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend and we allow a maximum of 2 dogs with the $150 non-refundable fee!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 14,682 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement
Security Deposit Required Up To $500

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: ALLOWED

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 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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: 5:00 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.
  • 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 deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

3 Br/3 BA Cottage IN Barrier Dunes - DOG Friendly, Wi-fi Cottage
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage 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 Pig Island within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! a good place to stay for couples?

At this lakeside cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as tennis.

Does Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly!?

Yes, every accommodation at Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 3 BR/3 BA Cottage -Dog Friendly! comes with a deck.