Cozy Dog-Friendly Cottage · Steps to Gulf Beach

Not every Cape San Blas getaway needs to sleep twelve. Sometimes the best vacation is just the two of you — or a small group of four — in a beautifully appointed retreat where every detail feels personal and nothing feels wasted. Little Pelican is the hidden gem of Barrier Dunes: a one-bedroom end unit that punches well above its size with a top-floor king master suite, panoramic lake and Gulf views from two large private decks, an updated soaking tub and walk-in tile shower, and access to all the community amenities of one of Cape San Blas's finest gated neighborhoods. Small footprint. Big experience.

🌊 Panoramic lake and Gulf views from two large private decks
🐶 Dog-friendly with pet fee. Dogs only—no other animals permitted.
🛏️ Sleeps 4 — private top-floor king master suite + queen sleeper sofa
👑 King master suite with soaking tub, updated tile shower & double-sink vanity
🏊 Beachfront community pool with easy access — steps from your door
🏖️ Steps to the beach in the gated Barrier Dunes community
🌲 Right outside the entrance to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts nearby
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet
🏄 Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels all included
💳 $35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
🌐 High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in living area and master suite
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Little Pelican is built for the kind of vacation where slowing down is the entire point. Wake up in the top-floor king suite as morning light filters in, the freshwater lake glimmering below the private deck and the Gulf shimmering just beyond it — two of the prettiest views on Cape San Blas, from the same balcony chair. Take your time over coffee at the breakfast bar before drifting downstairs to load up the beach gear from the stocked closet. The beach is steps away, the beachfront pool is just around the corner, and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park — one of Florida's most pristine natural treasures — is practically at the front gate. Afternoons are for the Adirondack captain's chairs on the main deck, the gas grill, and the kind of unhurried conversation that only happens when you're truly away from it all. Evenings, you climb back up to the master suite, fill the soaking tub, and let the day dissolve. The pelicans have the right idea.

The main level is bright and open with a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast bar with two barstools, bay window seat, dining area, living room with queen sleeper sofa and Smart TV, half bath, and a large deck with gas grill and Adirondack captain's chairs overlooking the lake. Stacked washer and dryer conveniently located on this level.

Bedroom

King Master Suite (second floor) — private penthouse-level retreat with panoramic lake and Gulf view deck with seating, double-sink vanity, updated soaking tub, new tile walk-in shower, Smart TV — the entire upper floor is yours

Kitchen & Living
Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, bar seating, and everything needed for cooking in. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout. The bright, beachy open-concept main floor lives larger than its footprint suggests.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large main deck with gas grill, Adirondack captain's chairs and outdoor dining, large master suite deck with panoramic lake and Gulf views, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, cooler, buckets and shovels ready to go.

Guest Access
Full private use of both floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — beachfront pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach access — all included. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is right outside the community entrance for hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching on one of Florida's most beloved barrier islands.