Comfortable family beach home 100 yards off the sand and next to the big pool

Dune Rise is a stylish, spacious, comfortable 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse sitting just 100 yards off the beach and close to the pool in the Seacliffs community of Cape San Blas. As my family's vacation home, I've made it comfortable and accommodating for guests as well. When you book Dune Rise, you will receive personal one-on-one attention from the time you book until you arrive home.

Please Note: VRBO will show a “no refund” policy for cancelations during booking, but that’s not the case. My cancelation policy - which is detailed below - just does not fit one of the few options VRBO allows, so I have to choose “no refund” from their options then have my specific policy listed in the rental agreement. Dumb system …

The house isn’t fancy or stuffed with designer touches and high-end finishes, though I'm always working on improving the place. Newest touches - beautiful and durable CoreTec floors for the bedroom levels, a whole-house dehumidifier, new stainless range and dishwasher and more. If you’re looking for laid back and relaxing, you’ll love Dune Rise.

With Cape San Blas becoming such a “hot” destination, the need to book far in advance has become a real thing. To make that easier for guests to manage, I’m now requiring just a 25% deposit (the lowest VRBO will allow) at the time of booking, with the remaining 75% due 30 days before arrival.

You really can't beat the location, views and comfortable vibe of Dune Rise. And compare my rates to anyplace else in Seacliffs or Cape San Blas - Dune Rise has always been a good deal and now it's an outright bargain. I haven't jacked up my rates to squeeze everything I can from people who've discovered Cape San Blas in the past couple of years, though I have had to increase prices a bit to cover rising insurance and other costs. I want families like mine to be able to enjoy the house; I'm not out to maximize profits, and I'm sad to see a lot of people getting priced out of Cape San Blas now. This does, though, mean our Summer and Spring weeks book up fast. Most of our Summer weeks book nearly a year in advance.

Pets - Well-behaved pets are welcome, with a flat $100 fee for pet stays to cover the additional cleaning cost. Please contact me if you are planning to bring more than two pets.

Beautiful and unobstructed gulf views from three large covered balconies bring the sights and sounds of our sugar-sand beach right to your back door. Relax on the uncrowded beaches of Cape San Blas' peaceful northern end. Cool off in the large SeaCliffs pool. Explore the adjacent St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park. Kayak on the bay. Visit Apalachicola and Port St. Joe for small-town old-Florida charm. A trip to Cape San Blas is a chance to get away from it all and discover a whole other world.

And keep the comforts of home with a spacious, well-equipped kitchen, large comfortable rooms, true high-speed Internet (400Mbps+) with whole-house mesh Wi-Fi, HDTV entertainment system with YouTube TV’s unlimited DVR, on-demand and other great features, and Roku with Guest Mode to sign in to any of your favorite streaming services while you are there, and free long-distance phone service. Each bedroom also has a TV with Roku Guest Mode and basic cable.

The home features a private in-house elevator for convenience and all home linens (bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths and dish cloths) are provided and set up fresh and clean for your arrival.

My cancellation policy is as follows (please note that I'm are required to show "no refunds" as the cancellation policy on VRBO in order to have a more flexible policy than their standard options. I absolutely allow cancellations with refunds subject to a minimum cancellation fee, and my rental agreement protects your rights to that). There is a $100 minimum cancellation fee. Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive a 100% refund less $100. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund less $100. Bookings canceled less that 30 days before the start of the stay will not receive a refund.

To your rental fee, add just a $250 cleaning fee, 12% sales / tourism tax and any "service fee" HomeAway / VRBO may charge you (I do not set those fees nor receive money from them - please check your quoted total before booking). Pet stays incur an additional $150 fee. Reservations are secured with a deposit of 25% of rent, fees and taxes with the balance and refundable $500 security deposit due 30 days before arrival.

The house can sleep 6 adults comfortably in beds (one King, one Queen and two Twin beds). There is also a sleeper sofa and large sofa/chaise in the living room. My listed policy is a maximum of 8 total guests including a maximum of 6 adults. I do not look to over-stuff the house with people, but realize children are small and easy to pile into sleeping spaces. If your party includes more than 8 total guests, please contact me to see if Dune Rise is right for you. You really should not plan on having more than 6 adults staying in the house, however.

Feel free to email me with any questions (see "Ask Manager A Question" link in the booking area) Please note that the rental calendar is always up to date; no need to confirm your selected dates are open before booking. The "Book Now" button on VRBO is the quickest and easiest way to book your stay.

House details:

On the entry floor you will find a full-sized washer/dryer, space for beach equipment storage and the convenient elevator. I try to keep out some basic beach chairs, umbrellas and beach toys for visitor use, but it’s not possible to say what will be there at any given time (things tend to come and go with guests sometimes). Plan to bring anything you want to make sure you have for the beach. Outside there is a deep covered parking area (can accommodate up to three vehicles), gas grill and private, raised outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

The second level is the main living space, with a spacious, well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living room.

The full kitchen features both a microwave and toaster oven in addition to a new electric range, dual coffee maker for full pots or K Cups, a kettle for tea or hot drinks, a crock pot for easy meal-making, an electric griddle, a waffle maker and functional and stylish dish and glass ware. The eat-in kitchen features a six-seat dining table as well as a four-seat comfortable bar area.

The living room features a long, comfortable sofa/chaise and a full-size sleeper sofa in an open layout. On the 47” HDTV you can enjoy the fantastic YouTube TV service with DVR and on-demand. The TV is equipped with a Roku player offering Guest Mode, which allows you to sign in to any streaming service you subscribe to and automatically be signed out on your departure date. Whole-house Wi-Fi delivers true high-speed Internet (400Mbps+) to your laptops, tablets and mobile devices. The house telephone offers free, unlimited calling anywhere in the U.S.

On the large main floor balcony you'll find a comfortable six-seat outdoor dining set as well as an extra seating area.

The third level features two guest rooms, each with a private bath. The room on the balcony side is a Queen room and the room on the driveway side has two Twin beds. Both guest rooms feature new linens, flat-screen televisions and Roku players with Guest Mode. The Twin room also features a DVD player. There is a Pack’N Play with mattress for small children (you will need to supply your own linens) as well as a high chair and baby gates for small-child comfort. The Twin room has enough space to sleep "extra" children on the floor and all rooms have enough space to fit the Pack'N Play. The balcony of the Queen room features two comfortable chaise lounges as well as Adirondack chairs.

The fourth level is a private Master Suite with a King bed, large bathroom and balcony featuring fantastic gulf views. The fourth level is cooled by a separate central air conditioning unit, eliminating the problem of high temperatures on the upper floors of Seacliffs units. The Master Suite also has a Roku Smart TV with Guest Mode. Soak in the views and sounds of the gulf on the comfortable outdoor sofa or Adirondack chairs, which makes the Master Suite a true private escape.

Dune Rise is not just a vacation rental unit, it is also my family beach retreat. So you'll find touches that make the home comfortable and relaxing; not just cheap to operate as a rental unit. I want our guests to have as great a time as my kids and I do on the peninsula. It's not a fancy place; if granite countertops and designer colors are what you come to the beach for - that's not us. But what matters to my family is what I focus on for guests - comfort, practical amenities and a relaxing vibe.

I believe if you choose Dune Rise home for your Cape San Blas vacation you'll want to come back again and again. VRBO's booking system can be a little confusing, so let me know if you have any questions. When availability permits outside of the peak Spring and Summer seasons, I am happy to accommodate rentals of less than 7 days. Contact me for pricing and availability of shorter stays.

I look forward to introducing you to Dune Rise.