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Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes

Are you in search of a beautiful place to rest, relax, and get away from it all? Do you enjoy white sand beaches, clear emerald waters and a star filled night sky? How about an uncrowded stretch of beautiful beach from which to watch the sun sink below the horizon? The Forgotten Coast offers all of the beauty of Florida without the tourist mayhem. This beautiful gulf view townhouse in the exclusive gated community of Barrier Dunes on Cape San Blas is the perfect getaway.

Our townhouse comfortably sleeps 6 and offers two bedrooms, one king, one queen and a fold out queen sofa sleeper. The kitchen has just been outfitted with all new appliances and is fully stocked and ready for use with all the amenities you'll need for your stay including microwave, dishwasher, ice maker, coffee maker, blender, hand mixer, and more. There is a full size washer and dryer in the laundry room. Vaulted ceilings compliment the large master bedroom which has a deck offering gulf views as well as, a walk-in closet, cable TV with dvd player and a private bath offering double sinks, a shower with a separete garden tub. The second bedroom also offers a deck with gulf views as well as a comfortable queen size bed and cable TV with dvd player. The main living area has a 65” Smart TV with dvd player. A large deck off of the main living area features a gas grill and table and chairs.

Barrier Dunes is a family friendly community which offers not only private beach access, but also two beautiful pools, stocked fishing ponds and lighted tennis courts. Barrier Dunes is located next to the entrance of St. Joseph's Bay State Park, a coastal barrier peninsula that has been voted one of the best beaches in the US. Here you can enjoy bird watching (over 240 species sighted in the park), fishing, hiking, cycling, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and snorkeling. If you enjoy golf, the nearby St. Joseph's Bay Country Club course is only a 15 minute drive away.

Keywords: Pet Friendly, Gulf View, Plasma, King, Barrier Dunes, Cape San Blas
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and a 3-minute drive from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,140 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Gulf View Pet Friendly Townhouse in Barrier Dunes

Lovely Gulf View, pet friendly townhouse in Barrier Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Beach Retreat

Super clean, spacious, and a 1 minute walk to the beach! We had the best time feeding the turtles in the little pond by the condo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant astay

Property was clean, well maintained, great location and very pleasant place to stay. Only suggestion to property managers is to provide a couple of suitcase caddies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation spot

Owner was very responsive, townhouse was very clean and steps from the boardwalk, location on the Cape was perfect. Less crowded/developed than other gulf coast areas but beautiful beaches and water. Sunsets were amazing from the beach. Close by trading post w/groceries, bait and tackle store, seafood market, ice cream, liquor, and a few restaurants gave us everything we needed with no extra developments that we didn’t want to be around. Very peaceful, kids could ride their bikes to the park, long bike trail, and ice cream stores, and plenty of space on the beach to find an open area to surf fish. It was exactly what we were looking for, will try to return again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth T.

Maintenance past due

Thought we would enjoy one more night at the beach so we booked this condo last minute. My mistake. Couldn’t check in till 4 and it wasn’t ready then. Thought we would sit in balcony with our two year old grandson. He touched one of the rails and it wasn’t attached. He could have fallen off the second floor. Thankfully I always had a hand on him. Outdated and needs maintenance. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

The condo could not be more perfectly located— overlooking an adorable turtle pond, the beach just steps away, the state park just around the corner, and in between the two adorable towns of Port St. Joe and Apalachicola. Host was kind and responsive. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

Really enjoyed our stay and are glad we were able to find this on short notice. Very clean and comfortable. The location was first rate! Rear deck overlooked pond and the beach was steps away. Can recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

great location just across from the beach. It was a quick trip but we loved spending the day at the beach and the pups were just as happy. Thanks so much for being so responsive if we called about anything. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barrier dunes

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It had all of the necessities plus a few extra things that were just nice to have. It is right across from a short path to the beach and the pool is just a little walk down the road. The beach and the water are very nice. We also enjoyed the little pond out back. The people were very friendly. We eould definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony B.

Needs some TLC

The location of the condo is great. Short walk to beach/pool. However, the property really needs some attention paid to it. Simple things like sweeping/blowing the parking area, washing/painting door and interior. Kitchen/bath need updating but are adequate. Just needs a bit of attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family trip!

Loved that the property was so close to the ocean! Great view of gulf from decks and nice view of the pond and fountain! We went back and forth from the beach to the pool with our kids multiple times a day- the proximity to the those two things was great- Kids wanted to go back for snacks and get a break from the sun then back to playing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Julie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice condo complex

Great condo complex , pool and beach access nice . Our unit not so great , deck wood needs cleaning , Black mole on both decks. Master BR mini blinds over tub had black mold too . Living room furniture very uncomfortable. Bedrooms nice , good mattress , great large TV in living room . This place great needs a good cleaning and TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brooks C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place but needs updated.

This is a nice place but needs updating. The screen doors to the decks are about to fall off. The dishwasher was not working well. Everything else was ok but could use some up to date bedding and decor. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S., Dothan, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

So comfortable

This property is awesome! The location is great and the condo was very comfy. Balconies have great views and kitchen was adequate. Could have used a few mixing bowls and a nice skillet pan but otherwise absolutely perfect! Master bedroom suite was super comfy and bed was great. Second bed mattress could use an upgrade but overall definitely looking forward to staying here again. Plenty of towels and linens ! Great condo for a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

This property is well maintained and even included some extras such as body wash & shampoo being provided by the property owner. The owner responds to inquiries very quickly. We plan to stay here again in the future. This location is very close to the beach & the pool.

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Just steps to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Awesome location to beach and pool

We wanted to stay longer even after being there 12 nights. Very close to beach pool and beach. We had a few things that we did not like. I let the property owner know after first night. Main issues were couch and other furniture extremely uncomfortable and barely room for 4 to sit and watch tv comfortably. Both beds were uncomfortable. We like to cook. The kitchen was missing items. I actually bought some stuff and brought it home. Owner did not think any of this was an issue and he told me his unit was better than most at barrier dunes. It was not horrible, but the other 3 townhouses we have stayed there were more comfortable but not as close to beach. The other thing was the master shower was unusable due to a leak. He had someone lined up to go through ceiling in kitchen to repair. We really did not want to deal the mess or hassle & tentative covid 19 exposure. so we declined the repair. It was a pain in the butt to only have 1 shower though. We would stay there again due to location. I am not sure my husband would agree though. He was pretty unhappy about the beds.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had the best week at this property with our little family of 4. Great location. Less than one minute walk to the beach and the pool. The property was comfortable and well stocked. The kids loved watching the turtles in the pond off the deck! We will definitely recommend this property to friends traveling to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom V., Ball Ground, GA

Great stay at a comfortable condo!

We are a family of four with two kids (3 and 8 who can still sleep in the same bed), this condo worked perfectly for us. It is such a short walk to the beach, I counted 130 adult steps to the sand. The kitchen was adequately equipped, although there is inevitably something that is needed which is not available (this trip it was a vegetable peeler), we were able to prepare and consume all of our meals. (We brought dish soap, and dishwasher pods and extra TP with us since while reading many reviews for Barrier Dunes we noted that those items were often in short supply. What we liked about this particular unit was that it overlooks the center pond, and the kids enjoyed watching the turtles swim about, and it is close to the fountain, which provides for a nice bit of background noise while sitting on the deck for dinner. There is a tiny peek-a-boo view of the water from the decks (as seen in the pictures) but if you really want to view the ocean, walk those 130 steps. For those unfamiliar with Cape San Blas, or Barrier Dunes in particular this is a great location and community. There are 2 pools, one of them is beachside, albethey somewhat small, they do provide an alternative to the ocean. This is very important, since there were “double red flags” for three days of this visit, which meant that, although it was a perfect beach day in that it was sunny and 90 degrees out, the water had currents which were too strong from the storms off shore, and the undercurrents and rip tides could sweep away an adult man quickly and ferociously. Upon our arrival to the beach there were volunteer firemen patrolling the beach with blow horns engaging with people and warning them that “knee deeps is too deep”, and that someone had died from drowning the week prior to our stay, and someone in Mexico Beach not far up the coast had died that week as well. With the warnings ringing in our ears, the pool was a great “Plan B”. Of course with dogs and campfires being permissible on the beach an amazing vibe is created!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Susie M.

almost perfect

The condo was great. The view was amazing. The layout was perfect. The furniture was in good condition. The patio furniture seemed new. Overall it was clean and a good experience. Only a couple of things that were not. There was no door on the master suite so there was no privacy really for me & my husband. There was only a partial roll of toilet paper (which is random). We had to go buy garbage bags and dish soap as well. They wanted dishes to be started in the dishwasher when we left but there was no soap so I had to handwash them. The door on the master suite is really my biggest complaint, everything else was minor irritants since it was vacation. I would still go back but would just be better prepared next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Tricia D.

The condo was nice. We had perfect weather and enjoyed the condo.

I loved the kitchen- it had everything we needed and was a nice size. The dining room table was comfortable and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck. My only complaint was the couch was a bit worn and needs to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Layne C.

Great Stay!

Great time at Cape Dunes! We played tennis, relaxed at pool, fished and had an Oceanside fire at sunset! Loved the place! Grilled our catch. Master was especially roomy and nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Jane H.

With minor improvements, the rating will improve.

We had to find dog friendly lodging for 2 1/2 months on 2 weeks notice. Our usual rental in TX still had Hurricane Harvy damage. On arrival we found a non working grill, non working TVs & a very loose upper floor balcony railing among other repairable issues. Unit should have had a more thorough cleaning. Contacted the owner. He was personable & with a handyman made repairs. Before renting again, the carpet should be cleaned, sliding glass doors should have working screens, and a new couch purchased, which the owner plans on doing. The complex has a neighborhood feel & adjoins a paved path for biking or walking. The easily walked to beach is dog friendly, clean, BEAUTIFUL & good for walking. Tradin' Post 4 mi away is well stocked. Pt St Joe 1/2 hr away. Panama City over an hr away is closest movie/mall. Apalachicola 30 mi away is a cool town. Overall, many things that required immediate attention inconvenienced us. For the rent charged we feel these problems should have been taken care of before occupancy. After the remaining issues are resolved we would have no reservations in recommending this property.
Stayed 70 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly F.

The townhouse needs a lot of TLC. Not enough outdoor furniture.

Guest bedroom balcony was dangerous (loose railing). No plastic cups in kitchen. Only half a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Lacking supplies in kitchen also. Wasn't very impressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Lee M.

My dogs and I love Cape San Blas especially in the fall and winter.

Barrier Dunes is a great place to stay. The owner was great to work with, and the property is well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Loving staying in barrier dunes

Second year staying here and we love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017