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4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly

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Highlights

Top rated beach location
Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to beach near Avalon Drive

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

On beach
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning

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Port St. Joe, FL

Place, beach near Avalon Drive
‪1 min walk‬
Place, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
‪11 min walk‬
Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly

Gulf Front Home on North Cape San Blas

Enjoy the beauty of the Cape from directlyon the beach...

Runaway Gem is a family friendly beach front home with great deck space and wonderful views from everywhere. A raised kitchen and dining area overlooking the living room's two huge sliding glass doors open to the gulf front deck offer views even when inside Runaway Gem. Or, open the doors for a breathtaking airy sunsets; A well appointed kitchen and grill allow for fantastic meals and gatherings.

• All 3 "master" bedrooms have King beds. The 2 other rooms offer bunk beds for the kids' and their friends! (Although both can easily sleep adults if desired)

• The two master suites offer direct deck access (separate decks) for private sunsets or tranquil moments. The third bedroom has a king bed, and is adjoined by one of the two bunk rooms with a Jack and; Jill bath. The 5th bedroom is separated downstairs and has perfect bunks for kids or young-at-heart adults.

An outdoor dining area offers a nice break from the sun when needed; and the lower covered area is perfect for breezy naps or views.

Conveniently located on the north end of the peninsula, enjoy quiet beach moments or take a short bike ride into the State Park. We hope you enjoy your "runaway" in this beachfront gem.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2735028vb

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

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port St. Joe Beach and Saint Joe Beach. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.

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Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
Mexico Beach - 50 min drive - 55.0 km

Restaurants

‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬17 min drive
‪Scallop Republic - ‬11 min drive
‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬7 min walk
‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
‪Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Pig Island. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

2 January 2026

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

The location was amazing. The house was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We hope you will return again soon!

Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin W.

8 June 2026

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

The location was great however, The WiFi was not usable at all. The outside grounds was not maintained at all. The outside bottom house very dirty. Some bathrooms had no towels or toilet paper. I think they should of had more, and should of had at least 3 k-cups for the coffee machine.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

5 November 2025

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

The sunset and beach views were amazing. The property was clean. The only disappointment was the empty propane grill tank and I chose a very cool temperature week. But everyone seemed to enjoy it, even the puppy. I would love to stay again, when warmer of course!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2025

Thanks so much for the sweet review! We're so glad you loved the beach views, even on a chilly week, and that everyone (including the pup!) had fun. Sorry about the propane hiccup! We'll make sure the grill’s ready for round two next time. Hope you come back when it’s sunny and warm so you can enjoy the full beach vibe!

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10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

7 April 2025

Great View

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

9 June 2025

Great Week!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved Runaway Gem. Access to beach is amazing and close. Great home and we would definitely rent again.

Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you loved Runaway Gem and enjoyed the easy beach access. We're so glad the home was a great fit for your stay, and we’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime!

Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie E.

9 November 2025

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

Great location and plenty of room in the house! Love that the walk to the beach is so short! Baby monitor reached from the house it was so close. Only complaint was the water pressure in all the sinks were very low. The water pressure in the showers were normal though! Good price in comparison to the other houses around it! Especially for the location. Will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanene H.

27 May 2024

Runaway Gem truly is just that!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is just lovely and very well appointed. The only drawback is that the only way to get to the beach is down a steep “beach carpet” that someone with mobility issues couldn’t possible deal with. The views are STUNNING! We will definitely be headed back!

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10/10 Excellent

David G.

15 June 2026

Cape San Blas Runaway Gem rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent house, well designed. Plenty of room. The only pitfall is not the house itself, but the location. It was two houses down from public access and even though you set your chairs and umbrella up they would still go to the low tide line and set up in front of you. This would be the only reason I would possibly not lease this house

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karol K.

6 November 2024

Excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent 2 delightful weeks on Cape San Blas. We have been coming here in the fall for over 20 years, and the Cape never fails to please.

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8/10 Good

Tracy B.

15 July 2022

Runaway Gem Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is great. We stayed in this home several years ago while under different ownership. The home has been 50% - 60% updated; however, there are still updates to be made and/or completed. Overall, this is an average home, but needs these updates made and/or completed to be competitive with other homes priced in this range. The mattresses and box springs or beds in general need to be replaced as they are uncomfortable and worn. There needs to be additional blankets and throws available in the home. The converted garage needs to be completed. The damages areas of the ceiling need to be replaced. There needs to be additional beach chairs and items made available as those available now are cheap, old and worn. The housekeeping needs to be more cognizant to remove all hair from the home - there was a significant amount of what appeared to be pet hair in the lower living area. With these upgrades, the home will be superior. We still enjoyed our stay.

Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023

Thank you for your suggestions for Runaway Gem; the owner will be notified of your recommendations! We hope to have most, if not all, of these issues addressed the next time you want to come stay at the Cape.

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10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

6 July 2022

Great Trip

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mountain Top, PA

29 June 2022

Runaway gem lives up to its name

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house and location were perfect! My 6 year old daughter and 16 and 18 year old sons had plenty of room to be together or apart. We spent countless hours on the beach which was literally just steps from the house. The owners had beach chairs and toys. The umbrella was broken so you might either want to bring your own or rent one. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked every day. The grill downstairs was great for all the fresh fish. I am already starting thinking about coming back next summer!

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10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

17 May 2022

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was nice. My cousin said the upstairs king mattress needed replacing. The porch table could have stood to be cleaned a little. Lounge chairs on the screened in porch would be a great improvement. Being next to the beach entrance results in more people being in front of the house, but that wasn't too bad. Overall, the experience was very satisfying.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

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6/10 Okay

Kathy A.

23 June 2018

Greenhouse Cape San Blas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great but the house was not as clean as I would have expected. The issue with low water pressure was inconvenient, we were unable to take showers upstairs and seems the area is growing too fast to keep up with the utilities at present. The house is older but has a good location.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

16 June 2018

Fun Week at Greenhouse

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great week with family. Weather was perfect. Greenhouse was clean, roomy, and only a few steps to the water. Coastal Joe's check=in was so easy and they were extremely helpful with information about the area and all the local places to eat.I would definitely recommend Greenhouse for your next vacation.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Woodstock, GA

31 March 2018

Nice get together

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun family time. Older property but great location. Easy access to beach. Beautiful sunsets

Archival

10/10 Excellent

22 July 2017

Too Fast

Archival

10/10 Excellent

17 June 2017

The Little Green House

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frannie J.

3 June 2017

Excellent escape from reality!

Archival

10/10 Excellent

14 September 2016

Perfect views!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has perfect views from most rooms. Steps to the beach! There were a few issues (microwave did not work, dishwasher needed repair, and there was a flea problem), but we were assured those would be fixed. It rained one day, and the screened porch was perfect for a lazy day. It would be great if dish soap, kitchen towels, and dishwashing detergent were provided. I think the lack of these is why the dishes weren't very clean--it would be an easy thing to overlook in the pre arrival packet.The garage full of beach toys was a nice surprise. We utilized the fish cleaning station as the fish were biting constantly. Minutes to the state park. We would definitely stay again. You can't beat the location or views.

Archival

6/10 Okay

20 August 2016

Guess I was only dreaming

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall pretty good. I am in the construction business so understand you can't stop progress. Was hoping to get away from it. Monday was unbareable, the plywood on the house two doors down was being installed. Had to go six lots down the beach to get away from it. Every weekday was something going on but manage to block it out. I will know next time to ask if a new construction project is anywhere around.

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

21 May 2016

Greenhouse vacation May 2016

Archival

6/10 Okay

Christa L.

29 February 2016

Great Location, comfortable home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We knew the Greenhouse was an older, dated property from the pictures, so we weren't expecting anything fancy. However, there are so many knickknacks and so many treasured family items that it feels very cluttered. The home needs to be cleared out. Blinds for ocean view should be replaced with cordless blinds that do not detract from view. Very disappointed that the screen porch furniture had not been cleaned, nor had the ocean view Windows. We don't think that should be the tenant responsibility especially during the off season. The house was basically clean, but we found several items hidden away in the kitchen that were not clean--a butter dish complete with remnants of old butter, a disgusting fry pan that had clearly been put on a shelf unwashed. Coastal Joes requires tenants to clean and put away all kitchen items which I think leads to this nastiness. Other properties we rent require you to start the dishwasher before you leave letting housekeeping put items away and check for cleanliness.We also had a couple of maintenance problems while we were there. While maintenance staff was cordial, they moved on their own timetable even though they knew we had to be out of the property with the dogs while they were there. It was not all bad though. Master bed was quite comfortable as was most of the living room furniture. There was a good water filter and plenty of hot water. The view and beach access was amazing.If this home were on an HGTV remodeling show, they would completely gut and redesign most areas in this home.

Archival

10/10 Excellent

zann G.

13 February 2016

great house

Archival

8/10 Good

kurt e.

18 July 2015

relaxing

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

About this property

4 bdrm, Beach Front, Sun-Sun Pet Friendly

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House Rules

Children

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Port St. Joe

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

9.6/10

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10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Tiffany M.

6/10 Okay

Robin W.

Robin W.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Heather M.

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Great View

Candace C.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Great Week!

Jacob C.

8/10 Good

Maggie E.

Maggie E.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanene H.

Runaway Gem truly is just that!

Jeanene H.

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Cape San Blas Runaway Gem rental

David G.

8/10 Good

Karol K.

Excellent location

Karol K.

8/10 Good

Tracy B.