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Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a kitchen with red cabinets.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a large building with a dome roof.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a beach, and a mix of vegetation.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Salinas Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Salinas Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd master bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd bedroom

1 King Bed

Living area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center.
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Map
Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Salinas Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mexico Beach - 32 min drive - 40.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Money Bayou are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

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
Great spot
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location close to the beach with boardwalk access right in front of the house. Nicely stocked kitchen and spacious bedrooms with multiple bathrooms. Perfectly responsive host, no problems whatsoever. Easy check in and great communications. Highly recommended overall on all fronts.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location Close to Beaches

Great Beach nice location 3 large bedrooms. Great location for dogs.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location with its own walk to the water! Nice open kitchen/living/dining space- great for family time. We definitely utilized beach wagon and chairs-very handy closet with outdoor beach goodies.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great. There was an issue with the WiFi but it was fixed before we left. Beach access was great and loved that there was not many people around us. Great location to get to town quickly or get to the cape quickly. I will defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation on the Gulf

Clean and very comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic week!

Property was ready on time, the owner communicated everything we needed to know *before* we needed to know it! We had a great time, and the pups were very happy to be with us for the week. We enjoyed it and will be looking to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Thanksgiving

Great location, nice property! Could not have asked for a better stay! Would use again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2020
Thank so much for choosing Moonshadow! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Please let us know when you can get another Escape to the Cape!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Moonshadow Beach House was wonderful! This home’s layout is perfect for both privacy (3 big bedrooms) & hanging out, with lots of space in living room, screen porch & deck. The kitchen is well-stocked, & the beds are super comfortable. The location is excellent, right by short boardwalk to quiet beach. We brought our black lab, & enjoyed many relaxing walks with him. Management team was great & made our visit easy! Thank you Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The location is perfect. It has a gulf view and it’s as close to the water as you can get on this part of the cape. The place was well stocked. We had no problems checking in. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing

We had a spectacular time at Moonshadow. The attention to detail was greatly appreciated. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forgotten Coast Vacation

The beach home is beautifully situated on the Gulf side of Cape San Blas. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Chris and Sue are wonderful hostesses. Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us for our first time vacationing in Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

36th Anniversary Vacation

Chris was great and communicated quickly whenever we had a question. Great location and only a small walk to the beach from a private boardwalk. Cape San Blas never disappoints. Highly recommend staying at this beach house. Spacious and kitchen is equipped with whatever you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful experience. The location and layout of the house was perfect. Communication was easy and all questions were answered quickly. There were even cute supply baskets set up for dog treats and any forgotten toiletries. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Excellent communication and quick response. The house is perfect and there are so many nice details such as extra toothbrushes, dog treats, coffee, etc. Thank you so much for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The property is fantastic, check in was easy, the beach access is superb. Large space inside and out. Beach toys, cart and chair access was an amazing plus. Some reported provided items were missing, but communication with owner was easy and he resolved the problem immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in a great location, very close to the beach, and close to town. The house is very spacious and has lots of parking. There are some minor things that need updating and some TLC but nothing that would prevent me from renting again. The owners respond very quickly and are very pleasant. There are some bugs at night mainly because of the wooded area close by. The beach wasn’t the best this trip, water was dirty and the beach was very shallow but that’s the way the cape is.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moonshadow

Perfect spot, perfect beach, perfect weather. What else? Hummm did I say perfect?
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to share with friends

This is a modest but very pleasant property with three bedrooms and three baths. We shared it among three couples and we were all comfortable with our own bath and bedroom (though one has bath across the hall. The kitchen, living, anddining areas as well as the porch were all comfortable for all of us to enjoy together and the beach is just a short walk away on the private boardwalk.It's not as big or fancy as a lot of the newer places that have been built recently but for the price it is very nice and I highly recommend it for a few couples to share or a family with two or three children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Moonshadow

We enjoyed our stay - the location was excellent. There was a strong mildew smell in the house, and the outdoor furniture was not usable at all - totally waterlogged and covered in mildew. Fortunately the views are wonderful even from inside with the doors open, but having usable outdoor furniture would have made the experience that much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time was had by all

The property was very clean and accommodated us very comfortably. The walk to the beach is just off the side of the house down a boardwalk, great location and easy access. The only thing that was a bit of nuisance is that the trash cans are at the end of the lane by the main road, so we had to walk about a block to drop it off or drive it over to the trash cans. But, only a small price to pay for such a lovely and quiet place. The beds were also very comfortable which is a huge plus in my book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weather was terrible - cold & windy

The property was very nice - no complaints except for the outside lighting which was inadequate for a couple of old people taking the dogs out after dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2021
We sincerely appreciate the constructive feedback. Lighting around Gulf-front homes such as ours is challenging, especially during turtle nesting season, which places stringent requirements and limitations on exterior illumination. We will, however, endeavor to maximize the visibility around the immediate perimeter of the house to enhance future guest experience. Thanks, again, for choosing Moonshadow !
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Good but not great

Clean and interior is nice. Bedrooms are small but never in them for long. Deck is too small with mismatched and moldy furniture. Screened porch was smelly and old furniture. Beds are comfortable!! Kitchen is nice. Long walk to beach but nice view and near AFB so not too crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2021
After ten plus years of consistent 5 star ratings, we wish to extend our sincere apologies to Karen for not having provided an experience that met her expectations. We value and appreciate her constructive feedback, and will endeavor to remedy the shortfalls she referenced, so that we can assure that she, and all future Moonshadow guests, have the 5 star experience that we strive to deliver.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic beach vacation

Our stay was absolutely perfect! The house was clean, comfortable, and decorated with a relaxed coastal feel that made us feel right at home. Best of all it's pet-friendly, which meant our dog could enjoy the vacation with us, and he loved every minute of it!The location is unbeatable. Just a short walk to a quiet, uncrowded beach where we spent our days soaking up the sun, swimming, and taking long walks along the shore with our pup. The deck was the perfect place to relax in the evenings and watch the sunset. It was truly peaceful and private. The home had everything we needed, a well-equipped kitchen, , strong Wi-Fi, and thoughtful touches throughout including treats for dogs. The quiet neighborhood made for easy, worry free walks. The hosts were responsive and welcoming, and we appreciated the clear communication before and during our stay. If you're looking for a relaxing beach escape that includes your furry family member, this is the place. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

The Moonshadow

Nice open floor plan, clean, updated, kitchen well stocked, comfortable deck, tucked away and great beach walking. Wifi not so good (maybe stronger router) but we weren't sure if hurricane Irma had a hand in it. Enjoyed watching the tree frogs at night by stairway. Hose handy for spraying dogs after beach walks. Eating at Joe Mammas, Provisions, Krazyfish and Tamaras Cafe.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. As we have never previously had a comment about WIFI, we inquired with Mediacom customer service, who confirmed that the regional system performance was impacted by Hurricane Irma's visit, but is quickly returning to normal.
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