Breezy townhome with shared pool & tennis, beach access - small dogs welcome - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6113 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Port St. Joe, FL

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
4 min walk
Beach
3 min drive
Cone Heads
10 min walk
Pepto-Bistro Cafe
3 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Breezy townhome with shared pool & tennis, beach access - small dogs welcome

Barrier Dunes Hideaway

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Make your Port St. Joe vacation special with this light and breezy townhome, featuring a shared pool, tennis, and easy beach access. Small dogs are also welcome for a nightly pet fee!

You'll be situated on the St. Joseph Peninsula on St. Joseph Bay with the warm sand and water mere steps away. Bask in the sun and soak up all that Vitamin D, hang out poolside for some R&R and catch up on your reading, or work in a few rounds of tennis before you head home to freshen then head back out to explore. Cape San Blas is an excellent spot for families with a clean, less-touristed beach, and a visit to Constitution Convention Museum State Park is a great way to learn about the area's history while viewing exhibits and Native American artifacts.

The townhome's interior is bright and inviting with central air conditioning, cool tile floors, and pleasing pastels and art. Enjoy a cold beverage in the living room while you watch the game or a cable show on the flatscreen TV. Free WiFi is provided for your convenience. When you'd rather stay in, whip up delicious meals and snacks in the full kitchen, or get the gas grill going and dine on the balcony.

Your unforgettable Port St. Joe getaway awaits. Book this lovely townhome today and start making plans!

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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 a water park and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
Just a 4-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 a water park. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at this vacation home.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Games room

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Gas grills

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Tennis on site
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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: 1216 sq ft (113 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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.

Property Registration Number STR22-000401

Property is also known as

14695

Breezy townhome with shared pool & tennis, beach access - small dogs welcome Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Greg V.

10 Jul 2024

Not as promised

Unfortunately, the rental did not live up to its listing. WiFi and TVs were out upon arrival and after troubleshooting (resetting router, etc) we contacted Vacasa and they could not get a technician to the property until 36 hours later - halfway through our stay. Separately, the lock on the sliding glass door was broken and a flimsy piece of wood in the track was the only way to secure the door. We had a toddler and dog with us otherwise it wouldn’t have bothered us - but kind of a safety issue. Vacasa was alerted but never did anything to remedy the door. Grill was out of propane but it wouldn’t have mattered because ignition switch was busted and it probably hasn’t been cooked on since the 90s. There were several exposed outlets and some mold on the walls likely from excess moisture. Lastly, there was no physical key in the property as promised. Had to call to get a lockbox code we were never provided. I’m not one to typically complain, but when a rental requests you to run the dish washer, strip the sheets, and take out the trash before you checkout - on top of paying a significant cleaning fee - you would expect basic amenities would be as promised. People don’t go on vacation to play IT technician.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Valerie T.

24 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

disappointed

Rent another unit. This one needs love. Spots on furniture. the fire detector wouldn't stop beeping. the dishes in the cabinet were dirty. Curtains do not cover the window in the master bedroom. Refrigerator is not even a basic size-it tiny with no ice cubes or trays and the place smelled of day old shrimp. Not to mention the Large palm tree right in the middle of the balcony which is in also need of being pressure washed because it is so moldy. It's a shame because I have stayed other places in this same complex and have loved it. The beach is always awesome, but of all the places I have rented on VRBO this has probably been the only disappointment.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen P.

7 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property is a great location in a gated community. Close proximity to beach and clubhouse pool. Pickleball courts are also nearby. The condo is basic and practical. We had an issue arise with hot water but was quickly resolved when we reported it - even on a Sunday. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Robert G.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place - nice pool, close to beach

Very nice overall. You must be able to climb stairs. Nice amenities; we enjoyed reading in the sun by the pool, walking on the beach... Car-port was just about too narrow for our full-sized truck. An unexpected (but apparently planned) power outage of a few hours took us a bit by surprise. But no damage done. We would certainly come again ... but might seek "handicapped accessible"!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gail M.

3 Dec 2023

Nice, comfortable stay

I've stayed at this property before, and at other units in the Barrier Dunes Community. Barrier Dunes is great - I love the short walk to the beach and the proximity to the state park. As with my prior stay, I found the townhome to be comfortable and nice. I'm not sure why this place gets so many bad reviews. It's true that it shows more wear than other units in Barrier Dunes where I've stayed - but those units are also more expensive. Personally, I think the trade-off for a lower price for a place with a little wear to be reasonable. I did take 1 star off due to the floors being a bit dirty. I would still stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

georgina q., Denver, Colorado

22 Oct 2023

Avoid if you can

This house was disappointing. So many things were broken and didnt work. The customer service agents i spoke to were nice but did nothing. It took them 2 days to bring beach towels. There cracked tiles, all 3 patios were not treated so there was a fear of splinters. The patio furniture wasdirty, broken and not treated to name a few. Stay away. Other units in the complex were mich better.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Derek A.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Barrier Dunes, condo was mediocre.

We have stayed at Barrier Dunes for several years now and love our vacations there; however, this particular condo was nothing special at all. The location within the Barrier Dunes community was great, with short walks to the beach and both pools. The condo itself was pretty dated. The paint kind of faded/scuffed up, carpet was old, main sliding glass door was hard to operate, and the stove was horrible. The refrigerator was also comically small. We will definitely be going back to Barrier Dunes, but will try to get a different condo unit next time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Barrier hideaway june 30 2023

Pretty clean for pet friendly place. Carpet stains a little. Bedding clean and nice. Clean bathrooms but could stand little bleach at base of shower. No hair dryer but i guess wasn't supposed to have bu4 i didnt catch that. Could use more silverware. Slow drain in shower. Some water/hot water issue but quick to respond..enjoyed our stay. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N., Tallahassee, FL

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and perfect location

The condo was very clean and very comfortable. The location was great so close to the pool and beach. Enjoyed the pet friendly home. Could not have wished for more.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

greg s.

7 Mar 2023

Location good but facilities lacking

Easy walk to beautiful beach. But: only three coffee cups and no wine glasses for our group(4). Drip coffee maker died second morning. Windows and sliders need cleaning.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy H.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Barrier Dunes Vacasa

Smooth process. Property was great. Maybe a little updating would be nice but definetly accommodated our needs for a father/son fishing trip. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susie M.

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The unit was just ok

Not very well stocked with dishes/utensils. Dishwasher did NOT clean the dishes so we had to hand wash. Drains in all the showers barely drained. Soured towels left in the washing machine

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Buffy J.

17 Jun 2022

Overall good

The place was nice and very close to beach. There were some minor problems such as dishwasher does not clean and hand washed over. There was some sticky stuff under silverware drawer when opened and could use some new sheets in master bedroom they have fuzz knots. The upstairs air went out and was 86 degrees but the customer was very pleasant and had maintenance out within couple of hours. There was nothing major and overall experience was good.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

18 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We have been vacationing at the cape for many years but this is our first stay at Barrier Dunes. We loved the pool and easy access to the beach. The house was clean and well stocked .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana M.

2 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Babymoon

We stayed here for our babymoon (last vacation before the baby arrives). Loved it! Short walk to the beach. Beautiful property. Everyone was so friendly. Will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Sean K.

25 Mar 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs A LOT of work

The property is not as it is portrayed in the photographs on-line. There are multiple cracks in the tile floors and stains on the carpets. The entire unit needs to be painted. The microwave is still missing the top piece and has duct tape on the door. This issue was reported in the past and hasn’t been addressed. There is also a cover missing on one of the ceiling lights in the kitchen. This was also mentioned in the past and hasn’t been addressed. The grill was covered in cheese from a previous tenants use and we had to clean it before using it. The counters were dirty and we found multiple dirty utensils and dishes that we had to clean before using. In reading past reviews of this property, the issues noted appear to be ongoing. The owner(s)/management company either don’t care about the issues or don’t want to invest resources to remedy the issues. I would never stay in this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family

30 Jan 2022

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Needs updating, but great that they take dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Christiane B.

13 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean but needs improvements

I was skeptical to book this place after reading the previous comments. Overall the house was clean and smelled nice. It made a good first impression. We've stayed at various places at Barrier Dunes and appreciate all the amenities this community offers. Here are some specifics to this townhouse: The stove top needs a good cleaning. The burners are dirty and a fire hazard. The dish washer does not clean the dishes properly and we found dirty dishes in the cabinets. Be prepared to bring hand soap, dish soap, trash bags, laundry detergent. There is nothing provided or very little. Some walls/trim need repair.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tasha B.

16 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Review I was happy with the unit the only advice I would give is the dishes that were supposed to be clean we’re all dirty also it would’ve been nice to have salt and pepper in the unit other than that I was satisfied also beach chairs would be nice

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

nice, comfortable stay

Given some recent, not so great reviews, I was a little nervous about staying at the property, but I found it to be fine. It was clean and comfortable and in a great location. As other reviewers noted, the place does show some wear, but not so much that I thought it problematic in any way. I have stayed at other VRBO properties in Barrier Dunes over the years and I would say that some of the others felt a little homier, but this stay was still very nice and comfortable and I would be happy to stay here again. I really enjoy the Barrier Dunes community generally and the location so close to the beach and state park is also great.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Charmon C.

26 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Nice location, not cleaned the best. Pair of underwear stuffed in the top of the couch. Couldn’t miss it when you came up the stairs, but the cleaners did. Dishes were left dirty in the dishwasher and the kitchen was sadly stocked. Couldn’t really prepare your own meals. Won’t rent this condo again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

craiag h.

27 Sept 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

rental

master bedroom mattress was horrible unit furniture was minimal microwave missing front panel and had duct tape on the door no hot pads no garbage disposal there were cracked tiles everywhere no gate on deck Decking on the deck needs to be replaced

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laci W.

20 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Saturday's stay

Love the property. Very welcoming and

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Carey R.

4 May 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs repairs & dirty

The location is nice but the townhouse is run down-the tile floors are cracked, the walls/baseboards have water damage & cracks, the deck is in need of repair, they need window treatments replaced where they used to be, but are now empty. These photos are old-the bay window does not have pillows in it, there are missing/broken bathroom fixtures. For the price, I was very disappointed. We also found evidence of mice droppings in the lower kitchen cabinet & saw roaches each night after dark. I would find somewhere else to stay in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ginger H.

11 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

spring break stay

We have stayed in Barrier Dunes before but stayed in a different unit. first let me say, my kids liked this unit a lot because of it location. It was super close to the beach and both pools. It was also very clean. However, the appliances really need to be updated. I had a hard time getting any dishes clean after running them in the dishwasher. I ended up having to do a lot by hand. Also, only half of the grill worked and only two of the eyes on the stove worked. It was fine for a short visit like ours, but not sure I'd want to deal with that for a longer trip. Also, be aware that if you stay here you have to bring all of your own beach equipment. They don't have a cart or chairs. I've never stayed anywhere that didn't supply at least the chairs. Granted, the description doesn't mention it, so that's on me for not asking. I didn't bother reaching out during our visit because we were only there for part of a week. I just wish they'd replace some of the appliances and maybe leave some equipment to use.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021