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Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth

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A two-story beach house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster.
A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A bright room with a dining table, chairs, a blue sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91232 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Salinas Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

This vacation home is a short stroll from Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Salinas Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 31 min drive - 24.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬7 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.

Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth

Welcome to the Blue Mermaid! This fun, beach-themed home has everything you need for a great family vacation and is a quick walk to the beach. The home is located on the South end of Cape San Blas where the beaches are not crowded, and you have quick access to the quaint town of Port St Joe for all your necessities. At your doorstep are miles of some of the cleanest and quietest beaches America has to offer!

This unit is half of a duplex. It is 1232 sf.
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 TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,232 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 and cats only
  • 2 total 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port St. Joe, a short 11-minute walk from Port St. Joe Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. You'll also find Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Money Bayou within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth ?

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

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth ?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each house plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth ?

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 for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth ?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth ?

Yes, every house at Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth comes with a balcony.

Blue Mermaid/Cape San Blas/Walk to Beach⛱ 3BR/2Bth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was great!! Everything we needed! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had some quirks which could be solved by a bit of routine maintenance (screen doors which no longer latch, blinds which did not open, broken kitchen sprayer in the outside sink) but overall the cleanliness and upkeep were very good. The house itself is wonderful, and the location near the beach is hard to beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area away from shopping and the crowd. The house was clean. There is access to the beach but it is a bit of a walk. It is driving distance to the state park and downtown Port St. Joe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

david g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It would of been nice to be provided with the bare essentials, such extra Toilet paper, dishwasher liquid, garbage bags, etc. Property does need some TLC. Overall the location was great and it worked well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Amenities needed tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Real clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was fantastic. Very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton Wade B. B.

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

Great relaxing and chill place

The was everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick Z.

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

Great location!

Short walk to the beach! Felt like we had the beach to ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dencil J.

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

Nice

Nothing special, but clean, good neighborhood, price decent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

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

Great Spot

Great proximity to the beach and places to go visit. Check in was easy and the property was clean and had all the essentials. We enjoyed our stay and will return when traveling to the area. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Cape San Blas April 23

Well maintained comfortable property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Amazing stay

Very smooth communication. House had everything u needed and more! Would definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda K.

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

Pleasant Time Away

Robert was very cooperative and helpful when needed. The house was nice and was in a quaint area.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

Relaxing spring break

Property was exactly as advertised. We enjoyed a relaxing week on the beach with our kids for spring break. Beach was just a short walk from the house. Property was very comfortable and the host was very responsive the few times we needed to contact him.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.(Bill) S.

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

Forest location

The best part of the location is the forest next to the house. The two lounge chairs on the back porch can be located so that you look at all the trees and land. It is a beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry E.

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

Nice place

We had a great time. My wife and I climbed the spiral staircase and slept on the top. Her parents stayed in the two other bedrooms. We used the kitchen and sat at the dining table mostly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taya S.

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

The best getaway!

Myself and 7 of my friends wanted a beach trip after our spring semester of college was over, and this house was perfect. It had the perfect amount of space for us, and the owners were so responsive when we had any issues or questions. They had the house stocked with supplies that most other places I’ve stayed would not have provided. I am so very thankful we stayed here and would love to come back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

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

Scallop weekend

Everything was great and easy. Loved the place. Internet was not working tho so no tv! Modem was bad-not managers fault! Beach was a little farther away than we thought-hard to walk to due to needing hip replacement/bone cancer but not management fault.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cassie B.

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

Nothing Blue about it!

We chose the Blue Mermaid for our first family beach trip since our twins (2 years olds) came along. We found the property to be just as described. We had plenty of room and it was quiet! We loved that our dogs could come and enjoy the beach as well. The owner's have a good variety of pots, pans, and even a crockpot. Everything was easy to find. I hope that we checked out ok, we didn't see any directions so we just did like we have in the past when leaving a rental. We definitely recommend this house and its owners! We will look forward to next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sheila D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beach access, bay access, and area attractions access is excellent. Issues of concern: outside decks untidy and unwelcoming, porch rockers moldy and one broken, grill disgusting, windows inoperable and screens filthy, no dish towels or dishwasher tabs or dishwashing liquid available. No dish drainer, no can opener until we asked for one which was sent via mail, no broom, living room furniture needs cleaning, dryer seems to vent into the house, so large rolling lint balls are present. We were afraid to use the grill or the dryer. Lamp in bedroom had no switch stem to turn it on. Master bathroom vanity faucet handles leak. Dust and grime behind and under furniture throughout. After we contacted the host with a few of our concerns, he sent his property manager to address our initial concerns. It was disappointing the host did not follow up to determine if the issues were resolved. Finally, before we booked the property, we asked the host about the possibility of road noise because the property appeared to be quite close to the only road up Cape San Blas. He minimized our concern and it should be noted daytime traffic noise is significant at this location.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

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

Wonderful getaway

The Blue Mermaid was an excellent place to stay for our beach getaway! The house was exactly as pictured. It was so clean, the beds were very comfortable, and we had what we needed. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, I especially liked the upstairs beach side balcony for star gazing. The beach and the bay can be seen from the house and both are a short walk away (with beach access). The host was quick to respond, helpful, considerate, and accommodating! Cape San Blas is a wonderfully quiet strip of beach as well with a quaint small town. There's a kayak/paddleboard/bike rental shop in walking distance of the house and a fantastic biking/walking path along the side of the road. There's also a park within walking distance with piers along the bay and pickleball courts and a fire pit! We so enjoyed are time and wish we could have stayed longer. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Brad

Our stay was absolutely wonderful!!!! My wife and I took our 2 kiddos to the beach for our spring break. House was absolutely perfect!!! Location was great!!! Nice little walk to the beach, very quite area!!! Very private, which we loved!!! The house had everything you could need!!! Great beds, super clean, kitchen was perfectly stocked, kids loved the upstairs loft!!! I had my own beach cart which was so nice to just leave in the little garage area every night, even tho really you could leave things out because the area is such a nice safe area!!! The owners were absolutely amazing. Everything was so easy for us when we arrived!!! Overall it was the greatest stay ever for us!!!! 5 Star for sure!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

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

Spring Break

Myself and my 13 year old daughter stayed at this listing. My sister in law met us from Texas. The area is very quiet. The walk was a little longer to the beach than I anticipated but it wasn’t an issue. My daughter loved the loft upstairs. The house was clean, plenty of linens, pet friendly. I would recommend backing into the carport. The next door neighbor had just had new gravel delivered. That gravel was spread into this driveway. The lose gravel from the neighbors made it difficult to back out if the carport. So backing into the carport made it easier to exit. The property manager was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARAH H.

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

Family reunion at the Blue Mermaid

We were a party of 5 adults who met at the beach house to celebrate our mother's 80th birthday! The property was just as described. The amenities were perfect and the house was well equipped. It was bright and cheerful, clean and comfortable. The location was wonderful. Close to the beach, just a short walk. There are miles of beach to enjoy, for fishing, walking, collecting sea shells or just relaxing. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to my questions. They were very helpful. There is a great little seafood restaurant and a small market just down the street. Both Port St. Joe and Apalachicola are a short drive away (15-20 minutes) and offer grocery shops, pharmacy, plenty of restaurants, cafes and quaint shops. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend The Blue Mermaid to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024