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Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of the beach.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long beachfront, several buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table with chairs, pendant lights, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, surrounded by sand dunes and vegetation.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gulf County, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+2
2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home

Located in the coveted community of Secluded Dunes, steps away from the Gulf waters and award winning sandy white beaches!
This one-level 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on 1/2 an acre and has amazing sunsets, Gulf views and sunrise views over the State Park.
Whether you're looking for a family vacation, a girls get-a-way or even a small team retreat, Surfin' Turtle will meet all your needs. Unlike some of neighboring beaches, Cap San Blas, aka Florida's Forgotten Coast,is a true beach vacation - there are no high rises or large condo communities. You're welcome to come down and check it out, but let's try to keep it a secret!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2530812vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center.
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Gulf County, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 39 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Mexico Beach - 46 min drive - 58.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Emerald Isle - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$5,452, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surfin' Turtle - *Private* Beachfront Home located?

This Port St. Joe holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Palmer Beach and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Pig Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect for a multi family vacation. Everything you need is already here, and the walk to the beach and view can’t be beat. The porch is fantastic in both the morning and evening! The covered part is perfect for even the occasional rainy day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot right on the beach, close to the park on the northern end of San Blas. Host is very communicative and check in process was clear and easy. Questions were answered quickly and thoroughly and house is well appointed with many games, cooking utensils, and seating for several family members. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for our family vacation! We love to spend lots of time on the beach hanging out and cooking evening meals for our family. The house was well stocked with pots pans and other cooking essentials. The large pantry allowed us to store plenty of food for the week. The beach views were perfect! We had a small issue with the AC unit. Lori was very quick to respond and address our concerns. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
We are thrilled you had a great week! Thank you for your patience as we worked through the AC issue. Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed on the Cape for 20 years and this might have been our favorite spot! Loved the privacy and unobstructed view of the ocean! The walk from porch to water was one of the shortest we have ever had, and plenty of space for everything. We have never seen so many dolphins! So fun! The communication was great! Very friendly folks to work with. We will definitely be back next year. Already booked with Surfin’ Turtle again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location are fabulous and everything was perfect! The deck is so nice and the bedrooms were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean well kept and the perfect location for viewing sunsets over the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Right on beach, quiet location, everything we wanted for the week!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with incredible view. Kitchen was nicely stocked. Plenty of towels, beach chairs, games etc. (although no beach towels). Communication was great. The beach was just fantastic. My brother and sister in law could not believe how fantastic it was! My only suggestion would be to put addition towel racks or hooks in the bathrooms. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We really enjoyed the property kids loved the swim spa I enjoyed the beach fishing which is good by the way only steps to the beach just awesome
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% will stay here again.Very clean, very well maintained property.Excellent communication from host/manager.Very private, very quiet location. Everything we could have hoped for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Surfin’ Turtle! The property was exactly as described and extremely clean! Location is perfect for privacy and peace on the beach. The host was incredibly responsive and very easy to work with. There are a few restaurants within 10 minutes, as well as the Trading Post for supplies. We look forward to booking here again! I would absolutely recommend the Surfin’ Turtle!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week spent on the beach

The family came down to the Caoe for the week and this house was perfect for us! Directly on the beach with its own beach access! Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2022
We are so glad you and your family had a great week. We hope to have you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Beautiful place with an amazing view and so peaceful. Very quiet area and perfect for families. Only issue we had was at check-in but owner was very responsive and readily able to help. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described. Perfect location and beach/view was amazing. Beds very comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Beverage fridge and ice maker were nice to have. My young adult children loved the swim spa. I loved the deck overlooking the beach. Appreciated the beach chairs/umbrella and games. Wonderful week at San Blas!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
We are so glad you had an amazing vacation-we hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at CSB

This home is wonderful! Right on the beach in Secluded Dunes. The beds are so comfy. The furniture was comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. The washer and dryer are fabulous! Great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Stunning property on the beach with beautiful sunset views! Perfect time, not hot and not crowded. Everything we needed, clean, modern and beautifully decorated. Communication with hostess was excellent, definitely plan to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2024

Great property. We will definitely come back. The location was wonderful. Right on beach. One level is what we needed with 4 toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Girls Trip!

We had an absolute blast at Surfin’ Turtle! The floor plan was perfect for our group. The kitchen had everything we needed (wine cooler!!) and lots of cabinets for storage. Plenty of parking! Our favorite was the huge patio! It was perfect for morning coffee and mimosas!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
So glad you had a great time! We hope you’ll come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Surfin Turtle is a beautiful home and most comfortable. It was very clean and welcoming. I have a disabled daughter so the one level living was very accommodating. The owners were very nice and understanding and very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be booking Surfin Turtle again !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay-we’d welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Dunes, Cape San Blas

We really enjoyed the home’s setting! The view of the Gulf from the the home is spectacular! The home faces due west and the sunsets were amazing! The beach is wide, the sand soft and clean, and a short walk to the north soon takes you to State Park Property and few users. The home was clean and comfortably furnished, the kitchen had everything we needed in the way of equipment. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

This has a perfect location and the views are AMAZING! I would give this a 10 on views if I could. You feel like your on the stern of a boat with the views from the living room. The house is only about 6 houses from the state park. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves!! The only cons… the AC could not keep up with the heat. We had record highs and the AC just couldn’t compete in the afternoons. We ended up having to close the hurricane shutters to help cool the house. Thus, losing the views. Also, there needs to be a walkway added to make it more accessible to the beach. It’s extremely steep and in the heat the sand was excruciatingly hot. We had to wear shoes to the beach. The outside does need minor repairs. One of the beds had sand in it upon arrival, but overall the house was clean. The master shower is tiny! However, we don’t go to the beach for the shower so not a deal breaker. I gave this a 5 mainly because of the views and the beach! They are spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Thanks Kristi for the 5 stars! We apologize for the AC issues - we got someone out there as soon as we could to get it working better. As for the walkway to the beach, we plan to have that done this fall - we just purchased the house last September and this is on our To-do list. We are unable to have it built until after turtle season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! The view was unbelievable, the property was very clean, and the communication was excellent. It was the perfect place for a family vacation. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing

Sounds of tranquility
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location

Wonderful experience. Beautiful home exactly as described. Could not have been happier with the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Spot

The house was perfect for our family and the location was amazing...especially for watching sunsets!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carla Kapadia

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My husband, teenage son and I visited the Cape San Blas area for the first time during the summer of 2021. We were in awe of the beauty, and how quiet the beach was!

Why they chose this property

We chose this property primarily based on the location on the Cape - the north end, where it's the most private and secluded. Also, we liked the one-level living.

What makes this property unique

The views from the porch can't be beat - the front porch in the morning for amazing sunrises, and the beach-side porch in the evenings for sunsets. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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