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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81364 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    3 min walk
  • Beach
    2 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    10 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW LOWER RATES FOR 2024! 3 BR/3 BA COTTAGE IN BARRIER DUNES-DOG FRIENDLY, WI-FI

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Charming 3 bedroom / 3 bath 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 its 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 gulf front swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, smaller pool adjacent to tennis courts, playground, stocked fishing ponds, paved roads, streetlights and three beach accesses.

The moment you arrive at Golden Retreat you will be greeted with style and comfort. The coastal casual décor 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 area are perfect for the entire family or group. When it's time to unwind at the end of a busy beach filled day you will find every room equipped with luxurious bedding and mounted flat screen TV's. Three 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 staircase 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 master 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, outdoor shower behind the house and beach chairs for your enjoyment. Plan to pack light...we've got everything for you!

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master 1 - Queen Bed (first floor)Master 2 - King Bed (second floor)Guest 1 - (2) Twin beds (second floor)Guest 2 - Queen Sleeper Sofa (first floor)

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs.


50% of balance due is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to check-in. Pet Fee is $150.00 and is non refundable.
All reservations require sending in a copy of your government issued ID for age verification purposes.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and a 2-minute drive from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park

Property manager

Cape Beach Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling 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: 14682 sq ft (1364 sq m)

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: ALLOWED

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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NEW LOWER RATES FOR 2024! 3 BR/3 BA COTTAGE IN BARRIER DUNES-DOG FRIENDLY, WI-FI Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy family getaway
This was our second year staying here. It is cozy, well decorated, and a perfect size for a dec my size family. We had some stress due to planning a wedding at the beach during a hurricane but the house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We all had a great time. Plenty of space to spread out and relax Nice to have an entire house to yourself without any shared walls.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla P., Helena, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place on Cape San Blas
Great location just at the entrance of the state park area. Very comfortable and clean home. Lots of room to relax both inside and out. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pendergraft family
We had a wonderful time and hope we can go back to the same place. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Plenty of space for a family of 6 adults plus dogs. It was a great location with a short walk to the beach and pool without being right in the middle of everything. Loved the porch space, clean, well-stocked, good AC. Our only issue was with slow WiFi at times. A couple of the people in our group had to do some remote work and online meetings, and the WiFi was sometimes unreliable for that. Besides that, we had a great week and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We enjoyed our holiday. The property’s location was great, the house was clean and very comfortable. And the property managers were great.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Everything was perfect and the house was very spacious and comfortable. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Place
Clean well stocked cooking, towels, linens. Ac works great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elio D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Close to the beach, very nice porches, the sunsets are amazing, a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy W.

Wish we would have known…
Don’t get me wrong, we had a very nice time! And Stephanie was great and on top of things (a/c was acting up and she came over immediately to check it out and had someone come fix it). However, I felt like we should have known that the hand soap was going to be watered down (had I know , I would have taken our own!) there was not any dish soap or dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. However, we’re asked to wash the dishes, start the dishwasher and start a load of towels upon leaving. So, my question was: how did the guest before us wash dishes or towels without soap?😬. My thought is they didn’t use soap. So, upon arriving, and realizing there wasn’t any soap, we had to get back in the car and go get these things. We knew about the toilet tissue, paper towels and trash bags (and planned accordingly). If these things are too expensive for the owner to provide, I think charging $10 more per visit would be better than having to wonder if the guests before us used soap and have to leave immediately upon arrival to get these things. I understand these items may have just been forgotten about upon restocking for us, but it does have us thinking about whether this was the best option for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

patty a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Wonderful condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
great location , supplied well in house games for kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We enjoyed our stay at this house and the location. The house was clean and had a great outdoor area that was screened in (the spiral staircase on the porch may not be suitable for tiny dogs or really young children-no gate.) The outside closet at the back of the house had some really nice beach items to use. The neighborhood was very dog friendly for those bringing your pets. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Plano, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer by the Sea
We met family down in CSB for a celebration of my mom’s 65th birthday. The house was perfect for our family (parents, 2 teens, 2 terriers). We liked the extra privacy of our own home vs a condo! A very short walk to a beautiful beach! The house had EVERYTHING and more - space, laundry, dishes, very comfortable beds, games, etc. Only recommendation would be to think about groceries before getting there - not too many options close by, especially for red meat and fresh produce. Not a deal breaker - just a recommendation! This was the perfect, quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of life! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We LOVED our time in Cape San Blas and LOVED the house. Plenty of room for 6 adults and one toddler. We love the location and the layout of the house. Our only complaint is that there was not enough space to store food etc. in the kitchen. But we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing hideaway
Spent 5 days here for my wife's 40th birthday along with our 3 year old daughter and even the dog came down. Great location, playground across the street and 2 pools plus the beach all walkable. Little extras like having a wagon to pull our stuff back and forth makes all the difference. Will be back again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great community and great people!
With 2 young children ages 4 and almost 3 this place was perfect. A park right outside our front door. Easy access to the beach and community pools. We brought our dog as well. Very dog friendly community.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful gem!
This was our third vacation to cape San blas, but our first time staying in barrier dunes, but it won’t be our last! This house is so nicely equipped, the kitchen has everything you need, even an air fryer! The dog bowls and towels for the dog were much appreciated! The beds were comfortable, the views from the screened in porches overlooking the pond was so peaceful, and I loved sitting on the front porch swing watching my kids play on the awesome playground across the street. The property manager Stephanie was so helpful when we had an issue with our 3 yr old and thought we might have to make an ER visit (thankfully crisis averted). We were here for spring break, and I do have to say the beach at barrier dunes might be busiest on the cape, but there was still plenty of room to spread out and honestly my kids found other children their on age on the beach and at the pools it was really nice! We loved the turtle pond, and how dog friendly the community is, it was really special to be able to bring our elderly dog with us, he loved the beach and I don’t know how many more trips he will make, but this one was a special one! Thank you so much! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation getaway
Close to the beach! Beautiful sunsets! Perfect home
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Blas weekend getaway
The property was very nice. The community was very nice. Weather was perfect, and the local dining was excellent. Just a really nice restful, and thoroughly enjoyable stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway with my BFF
The house was perfect Everything you need to relax and enjoy your surroundings . The weather was beautiful The downtown area is good to go shopping or grab a bit to eat Love this place !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient beach access and very pet friendly
The house is conveniently located to the beach and has pool access as well. There was plenty of green space to walk the dog. Wonderful stay with a fully functioning kitchen to cook up the fish you catch. We used Southern Tide for our boat charter and picked up very fresh veggies from the local convenience store to use as sides, and some Cajun shrimp dip from St. Joe Company. We truly enjoyed our stay and would book again.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Canton, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and wonderful family vacation
All the comforts of home at the beach! Well equipped home for everything you need. If you forget anything it’s there. I loved the dog towels and extra bowls for our fur babies. Lots of space and very nice porches for cocktails and morning coffee. Dogs and people enjoyed the beautiful beach! Great place and would stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., Powder Springs, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Family Vacation!
We LOVE this beach cottage, all the comforts of home, love the decorator touches, wonderful family & pet friendly neighborhood. Super close to state park where the beach is not crowded at all. Neighborhood beach is great too! Enjoyed walking to the beach for sunset! Would definitely book this vacation spot again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020