Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS
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Newly remodeled after the hurricane with brand new flooring! Brand new open, modern gourmet kitchen with farm sink, new refrigerator/freezer, range/stove, and dishwasher. See the ocean and pool (shared by 6 houses)from the family room, or sit out on the huge front porch with Adirondack chairs. Also, there is a new 55" flat screen tv and an in-cabinet electric fireplace for those cool, romantic nights. There are two master bedrooms with king-sized beds and private baths. All pictures were taken May 2024. Monthly discounts don't apply from May thru October.
The Chunky Monkey also has its own private outside shower and bathroom and two separate places to rinse the sugar-white sand off your feet (1st & 2nd floor). Clean your fish on an outside table with its own water supply on the other side of the carport. Kids love to clean up in the open-air shower and run into the house clean!
Walk into the front door to a bright, spacious great room with a well-stocked kitchen (K-cup Friendly coffee maker), open to two dining areas and a living room with a 55" flat-screen TV to watch your favorite Netflix obsession. There are 2 tables to keep puzzles out, play card games, or seat 14 for an epic dinner party! Surf the web on our WIFI network or enjoy a smart TV in every bedroom. There is also an extra full-sized refrigerator downstairs for all your party supplies! A gas grill is available for your cookouts.
On the first floor, there are two bedrooms: A KING-size bed in one room with 10" plush memory foam mattress. a sizable hall bath; and a kids' bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds. A recent addition to the "Kids Room" are 2 sets of bunk beds, all with double memory foam mattresses....6" memory foam top bunk, and an 8" memory foam so the room can accommodate adults as well as kids. There are new black-out curtains in all the bedrooms so while on vacation you can enjoy sleeping particularly the little ones. My daughter's little ones slept an hour longer every morning so she was thrilled!!
On the second floor, you will find the master suite with a huge private balcony, KING-size bed, pillow-top mattress, HUGE walk-in closet, and private en-suite bath with double sinks, separate shower, and jacuzzi tub for 2. A Walk-in closet could even be a bedroom for young kids.
There is a second bright bedroom on the second floor with a KING-size bed, pillow-top mattress, office desk and chair, ceiling fan, large closet, and en-suite bath.
The 3rd floor has an "eagles nest" viewing balcony where you can have wine or cocktails and enjoy the beautiful view.
Scallop Cove/General Store is only a few steps away right across the street! They have everything--clothes, gifts, hot food, bike rentals, video games, gas, fishing equipment, licenses & bait. My kids make 2-3 trips a day for hand-scooped ice cream, candy, you name it! I too find it convenient for that one little thing I forgot to get at the store. Also right across the street is Beach Planet where you can pick up an extra swimsuit, CSB gifts and resort wear.
Discover the serenity of a family vacation in "old" Florida. There are no HIGHRISES on Cape San Blas so the beach is empty compared to Destin or PCB. Get out of the rat race and go back in time...a slower time. Bring your paddleboard or kayak, or you can rent one right across the street. Be with nature on the long walking trail that takes you to the state park at the end of the cape where the ocean and bay unite--on the list of one of the best beaches in the world.
If you get up early enough you might just see the tracks of female Giant Sea Turtle as she makes her way up the beach to lay eggs and then returns to the sea. Or hunt for that perfect shell as you stroll on the beach in the early morning breeze with your coffee in hand. The dolphins might just follow you as you walk along the beach. They love to frolic early in the morning.
Lounge under an umbrella while the kids build sandcastles and swim in the surf. Bring your fishing rods and catch your dinner...the whiting and red snapper are great. Sip your wine and watch the sunset from any of the 3 decks. Take the kids out "crab spotting" at night for a fun time they will never forget. Make snow angels in the sand under the incredible Milky Way at night. You can see more stars than you have ever dreamed of seeing. Build bonfires, roast marshmallows, and make yummy smores. Be sure to go scalloping down at St. Joe Park in July. It is only a mile or two away. Discover this special oasis and make it an annual trip with your family. If you have baby needs (crib, stroller,car seat etc) you can rent them through this website: https://www.babyquip.com?a=fb633e5
During the Summer (May 15-Sept15) the house rents from Saturday to Saturday. During the rest of the year, there is a 4 night minimum stay.
Keywords: 2800 -3 story House with Eagle's Nest, pool, 3 master king bed suites, Cape San Blas, gulf coast, vacation rental, Florida panhandle, , Wifi, office
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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About the area
Port St. Joe
Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 13 min drive
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - 4 min drive
Peachy’s - 13 min walk
Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps From The Oceanfront! Pool, Pet Friendly, Wifi, king beds! WEEKLY DISCOUNTS located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pig Island and Palmer Beach. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The house was exactly as described, very clean and in a great location. It's across the street from the Scallop convenience store which was an added benefit. My family and I will definitely be back. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Thanks for your review. Hope to see you next year!
My daughters and I had a wonderful stay at Chunky Monkey and would like to rent again!Very clean, updated beach house with comfortable attractive furnishings including king and queen-size beds in 3/4 rooms! There were 2 “double bed” bunk beds in 1 room that my daughter loved! The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. We loved that the pool was steps away from the house, and the boardwalk to the beach was about 50 feet from the pool. It was a great house for teenagers who want some space. We enjoyed watching sunrises and sunsets from the “lookout tower.” It was easy to communicate with the host and she gave us some really good restaurant ideas. Thanks for helping me create some great July 4 memories at Cape San Blas!
Very clean, kitchen stocked with plenty of utensils. Short walk to beach on boardwalk. Loved the big dining table for 10 people. Definitely a nice place to stay
Location was perfect. House is spacious and kitchen was well equipped. Bathroom rugs were very dirty. My only suggestions are (1) place rugs at every entry from outdoors and beside beds, (2) a mirror or two outside of bathroom for when your grandchildren have you locked out of bathroom. These are just minor and wouldn't stop us from returning to the home
We were kinda new to the area but had made day trips to Cape San Blas, and we absolutely loved it! The house was perfect and checked off all of our boxes. The pool was always open and the beach very convenient!
The house is beautiful and really is just steps away from the beach! We had everything we needed! It was also a great location! We rented bikes for 2 of the kids and they loved it! This house was perfect for our family!
This was our second time to rent this property and we were equally satisfied this time as we were before. Location is great and the property was well-stocked for our family's needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
The property is beautiful, well cared for and well appointed. The location is perfect…steps from the pool and beach. We loved our time and can’t wait to come back!!
The property was just as advertised, maybe better! Easy walk to the beautiful Cape San Blas beach and a general store right across the street. Comfortable beds, wonderful decks, lots of space and some of the best cookware I’ve used in a rental.
We loved the pool and location. Susie was aways very communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
House is comfortable for 12 people in my family. Love the location to the beach. Pool was great to have so close. Cape San Blas is a beautiful spot in Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Great location. Loved the house and name, favorite ice cream. Steps from the beach. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
The chunky monkey was an ideal place for an extended family vacation! The home was lovely, the beach was a short walk away and the location was easy travel distance to the places we lovely to visit.
We thank Susie and her property manager, Jenny, for this memorable stay! We plan to go again and again!
This was a fantastic choice glad we found it and will come back in the future !
Everything the listing says is true it is beautiful !
Plus we caught a 12' 825lb Hammerhead Shark off shore at 8:45P.M, stay of a lifetime...
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Nice house, great location with beach access and pool. Not overcrowded or over developed area. Very relaxing! Lots of stairs but that’s typical for an elevated house.
The Chunky Monkey worked perfectly for our family. The beach was steps away and the pool was great! The store right across the had a good selection including ice for the kids and craft beer on tap. Cone Heads 8020 had excellent food. Cape San Blas is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay at Chunky Monkey. Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
About the host
Hosted by Susan Duke
Years ago, I put a picture of a beach house on my refrigerator hoping and praying that one day I would be lucky enough to have one for myself. Five years later I bought the lot, and built the house myself with custom features. The Chunky Monkey is a true labor of love, as my Bernese Mountain dog Bailey and I used to come and literally sleep under the stars while the house was being built. I built it not just for my family to enjoy, but for other families to make special memories in as well. I hope you find your family magic here as we have.
Why they chose this property
Location. Location. Location. Private pool with a view of the ocean and bay, and within easy walking distance to two businesses. Don't feel like making coffee? Walk right across the street and get a fresh brewed cup with a homemade sausage & egg biscuit.
What makes this property unique
2 person jacuzzi in master bath. pool Convenient boardwalk to beach....about 450 ft. Muliple porches to enjoy the cool night air. Office/computer desk 2 king-size beds with pillow-top mattresses I king -size bed with memory foam mattress Outside shower and toilet High-speed wifi and office computer desk
Languages:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests