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Gulf Front- Community Pool, Private Boardwalk, Elevator, Decks Galore, Pets OK

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

With a stay at this vacation home in Port St. Joe, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. .This beach vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pig Island.
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What's nearby

  • Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬9 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.

Gulf Front- Community Pool, Private Boardwalk, Elevator, Decks Galore, Pets OK

“Sand Castle” is a Luxury Gulf Front Beach Home with 5 Bedrooms, 4½ Baths and over 3,467 square footage with a "Private Boardwalk and access to Community Pool, just steps away from the house. All bedrooms have a private bath except for the bunk room. There are no other homes in front of you so you have great views of the beach and beautiful sunsets. This home has an outdoor shower to wash sand from beach. The decks are VERY large with plenty of seating, dining and lounging to enjoy the views. You can access the decks from outside or inside.

Please come in and take the tour of our home. You will open the door and step into a beautiful black and white marble entry. This just sets the tone of what to expect in this home. Now go up the stairs or take the elevator to two gulf front master suites and two guest bedrooms. Both of the gulf front master suites are spacious and have glass sliding doors accessing a covered deck so you can enjoy the views with plenty of seating and private baths. One is a King Master with beautiful private bath with shower/tub, marble and quartz vanity and the other Gulf front is a Queen with a private bath and lovely LARGE walk in shower and quartz vanity. There is an additional Queen Bedroom with marble walk in shower and quartz vanity.

This floor has a coffee station and refrigerator for your use so that guests do not have to go upstairs for coffee or sodas. The guest bedrooms are perfect for guests because they are on a floor separate from living area and the Grand Master. Every bedroom has very large flat screen TV's so you can watch what you want to watch and have private baths except for the bunk room. There is one King bed, two Queen beds, and a double/full bunk beds on this floor with separate air conditioning. The bunk room is perfect for kids, since they are double beds, you can sleep 4 in that room.

The turret houses the stairs and has wide landings to enjoy the panoramic views as you go to the top floor. When you get to the next level you will enter the large gourmet kitchen, living and dining area. This area has gulf views that take your breath away. The kitchen features high end stainless steel professional appliances, a true chef’s kitchen. Large Island with extra seating, Pot Filler over the gas Stove, separate ice maker, all refrigerator and all freezer with additional chest freezer in laundry room with washer and dryer.

The Grand Master Suite is located on this floor and is truly a private oasis. This Master has a nice private balcony to have a cigar or a glass of wine, a two sided fireplace between the Master Bedroom and Master Bath. The Master bath has a claw foot tub that you can soak in front of the fire; the Master bath also has a double shower, double vanity and private water closet. The Living Room is open concept living with gas fireplace, a Queen Leather Sofa Sleeper, 2nd couch and comfy chairs. The Chef will love cooking in the kitchen and being part of the party. Separate Dining Room and 2nd Dining area in screened porch.

The top level in the turret has a twin day bed and is a nice private nook to read a book, sleep in, or just relax and enjoy the views.

The Cape is very unique with the Gulf on one side and the Bay on the other side not to mention wonderful sunsets. But don’t take my word for it, come see for yourself. We are located on St. Joseph Peninsula/Cape San Blas, San Dunes Subdivision at 117 Cabana Lane, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Pets are welcome max 2, pet fee $200 each. Check us out at Google Maps. San Dunes is an exclusive Subdivision. This home was the cover of the Real Estate Magazine, a true Beauty.

Keywords: Beach Front Home, Private Pool & Walkover
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mary Ann Conroy

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet Size Restriction $100 Pet Fee per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and 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

Gulf Front- Community Pool, Private Boardwalk, Elevator, Decks Galore, Pets OK Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to come back
Really more than expected. Thank you for the elevator. Great kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Firtst trip to area
there were some area in home that still had sand on floor when we arrived loved the house the wood walk way was in need of some repair would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This is our second stay here. This time for two weeks. Location is delightful. Home is well appointed and spacious. It is nice having two large decks and a screened in porch to sit while enjoying the unobstructed view of Gulf and the night stars! Although the area has seen an increase in building of new homes we still had a sense of “privacy”…. It is a challenge to maintain a busy rental property that sits directly on beachfront and the Conroys are doing a good job! Spacious new fridge and freezer plus ice maker are an excellent new addition since last visit. We had a simple maintenance issue that was quickly and easily resolved! Our vacation was delightful, thank you for sharing your lovely home and we will be back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
2nd time to stay here. Love the location and the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week at CSB
We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and on a nice quiet stretch of beach. We have been coming to CSB for 25 years and everyone said this was the best one so far. We especially loved the porches- sun porch, shade porch screened porch. And the kitchen is amazing. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Home
This is our second year staying here- and we love the location, the spacious layout and the amenities that this home offers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week
Thank you, Steve and Mary Ann, for sharing your wonderful home. My family and I just spent the most perfect week at Cape San Blas. The house was beautiful, spacious, clean, well-stocked, and close to the beach and community pool! From watching the dolphins playing in the crystal clear waves to seeing the colorful and gorgeous sunsets and shooting stars, the upper and lower decks were where we started and ended our days. The time in between was spent on the beach and at the pool playing, collecting shells, reading, and napping. We are going to miss seeing that view in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandcastle was perfect
We had family from different parts of the country make the trip for the week and everyone had ample space and comfort. The owners were quick to respond to any inquiry we had while on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

courtney p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale Getaway at The Sand Castle
Our party consisted of eight adults and a child. We were able to move and flow without being on top of one another through the day, but gracious space for us all to be together around dinner time. We have a couple frugal gourmets in the family and they fell in love with the perfectly stocked kitchen. The private beach access elevated the experience. It was fun to have a boardwalk over the dune – don’t forget to stop and enjoy the nature that is undisturbed by we humans. Breakfast is so nice with a view of the beach and the deck is perfect for sunsets and stargazing. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

faith c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Cape. This beautiful home was very clean and well taken care of. This is our third time staying here. The hosts are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this house. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The was huge. It fit my entire family comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald G., Griffin, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Thoroughly enjoyed the property. Great location with plenty of beach to play volleyball and other beach games on. House was very well appointed with plenty of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. Had a small plumbing issue that was addressed immediately. Great all around communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best sunsets ever
Great location and very nicely furnished home with private beach access. Awesome kitchen with more than ample cookware and serving pieces. Great communication with property manager- will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The property was in the perfect location in cape San blas. The house is spacious with plenty of places to hang out. We especially loved the deck and screened in porch. The house has comfortable beds, was clean and has everything you could need. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and such a relaxing atmosphere along with great views , well worth our investment ❤️
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming "Old Florida" Experience
The house and beaches exceeded our expectations! Plenty of room for everyone in our group. The uncrowded beaches and town during our Easter trip made it so much more enjoyable. Although the water was a bit cool for swimming, the sunning deck, beach and screened-in-porch were perfect for the weather that time of year. Our host was excellent with communicating with us before and during our stay. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audra J., Mount Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best
We loved everything about our stay at Mary Ann's property. The house is beautiful inside and out. Communication with Mary Ann was great the entire time. The private boardwalk to the beach was great. The views from the balcony were top notch. We enjoyed many meals on the screened in porch. The kitchen was fantastic. The bed was very comfortable, we actually slept in for the first time in 6 months. We all enjoyed checking out the architecture inside the home. Mom would just walk around the rooms admiring the light fixtures, crown molding etc. We collected beautiful shells from the beach. The house was so nice that we were completely content with our vacation even with a red flag all week for the water. We were able to enjoy the view of the ocean, sunrise, sunset and so many dolphins from the comfort of the patio. Mary Ann's home will be our first pick from now on when visiting Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful
This was the nicest property we have ever stayed- hands down. It is comfortable and accommodating while also absolutely breathtaking. We had room for everyone to have their own space, had a view and access to a beautiful beach with breathtaking sunsets, and a kitchen complete with everything one could ever need. Top that with games for the kids for a rainy day and we were in heaven! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
Beautiful home and great, quiet location. Plenty of room for a growing family (we had 8 adults, 2 toddlers, 2 under one year old, and 2 dogs). Kitchen had all the necessities, with ample counter and refrigerator/freezer space for all the food we brought with us. We had no issues while there, but the owners were very quick to respond prior to our trip. Would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2021
Our family loved this home. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and kitchen/eating area big enough to be together. Right on the beach so easy to grab snacks, water and supplies for everyone’s needs. Lots of steps inside and on walk to the beach but the steps keep you in shape to enjoy the good local food.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Blas
Great house, great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Month at the Beach
Sand Castle was a great stay. Our family of 10 could relax together on one of the 2 large and well-furnished decks or have separation when desired. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed from pots and pans to utensils and small appliances. Its size is great for a large group. The bedrooms and baths are as described. The beds are very comfortable. Even with the surrounding houses occupied, the beach area is so expansive we could image we were alone. We rented umbrellas and chairs and they were set up each morning and the guys returned to pick them up in the evening. This a great house to spend a month at the beach in but unfortunately we only had a week. Maybe next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

teresa g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay. House was amazing.
Will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Trip
Construction going on next door with pile drivings that shook the entire house. No fault of the owners, but hard to put the little ones down for a nap. Pool was also closed the last 4 days, again no fault of the owners, but the kids were disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house - fabulous location
We spent a week at Sand Castle with several adults and teenagers. The house is beautiful. I can imagine that maintaining a place that big that sees that many visitors must be a challenge but Steve and Mary Ann Conroy definitely have it under control. We had one minor issue while we were there and they were very responsive to our concern. I would absolutely go back to this property. Beautiful, comfortable house with fabulous beach access and beach views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021