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Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

Notice the fence on the left of the house for our four legged guests.

Comfortable outdoor seating area and screened in area.

Screened in area for dining or relaxing.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Dryer
Outdoor space

Place, Port St. Joe Beach
Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
Place, Indian Pass Beach

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

About this property

Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf, Dog-friendly

Moonshadow Beach House on the Gulf is one of the most pristine options for enjoying the Gulf

With direct beach access, this dog-friendly location will be a favorite!

Are you dreaming of recapturing the beach vacation of your youth? Remember the simple pleasures of walking barefoot on a wide, crystal-white sand shoreline and floating carefree in the warm tranquil gulf water, or reclining in your lounger while listening to the seagulls and watching the dolphins glide by just off-shore? After toasting an amazing crimson sunset, the gathered wood is coaxed into a welcoming roaring bonfire that invites you to roast marshmallows, chill, and prepare your expectations for another great day.

If you are dreaming of again enjoying those endless lazy days relaxing on an expansive, uncrowded, pristine sugar-white sand beach, then you are dreaming of a Moonshadow vacation!

Moonshadow Beach House is a freshly remodeled, three-bedroom, three-bathroom jewel-box of a gulf-front vacation house, with all the amenities you expect and deserve to fulfill your beach getaway dream.

The kitchen is all new with high-end stainless appliances, solid surface counters, and cherry cabinets. All three bedrooms have brand new luxurious king-sized beds and flat screen Smart TVs with blu-ray DVD players. En Suite bathrooms (one with walk in shower and the other with a shower/tub combo) complement two master bedrooms, and the third bedroom shares a hall guest bath that features a walk in shower.

The spacious family room features beautiful waterfront vistas as well as a 60" Smart TV when you are in the mood to watch movies or play games.

Outside on our deck, a gas BBQ is ready to grill your meal to perfection while you lounge in the nearby hammock.

There is carport parking under the house as well as generous space to store your watercraft. There is a large storage room containing chairs, floaties and other toys to ensure that you fully enjoy the beach, as well as a cart to carry your possessions to the welcoming white sands.

Upon your return, there is a convenient, private outdoor shower to rinse off before you go inside. If you still want to catch some rays, there is a large 8' x 30' deck off the family room and a screened porch ideal for vegging out.

The Moonshadow Beach House is ready to welcome you back to the beach, and help you realize your dream vacation!

Located in a small, quiet neighborhood, there is no access to the ground level of the house. Otherwise, the whole house is yours.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Maximum of 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Primary guest must be 21 to rent and be at the property for the duration of the stay.

A required $200 security hold will be placed on the cc used for payment approximately 2 days before check in.

No smoking or parties. Up to two pets welcome with a fee. A digital rental agreement must be signed by the primary renter within 48 hours of booking.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this holiday home is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina.

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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

Port St. Joe Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Money Bayou - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Indian Pass Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km

Restaurants

‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬8 min drive
‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬10 min drive
‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬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.

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 Cape San Blas 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).

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Raye H.

13 October 2025

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

8/10 Good

Shana M.

13 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

26 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

4 October 2023

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

Wonderful vacation on the Gulf

Clean and very comfortable

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brett P.

19 August 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

11 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

6 August 2020

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

Great!

Had a great stay. No problems; owner very responsive. Would highly recommend. Would definitely stay on future visits to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

21 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

27 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

George G.

21 January 2025

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

8/10 Good

Paul W.

24 March 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

No issues

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norman B., Columbus

29 December 2020

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

5 October 2015

Surprise visit

We weren't planning on a beach trip at that time, but some friends had the reservation and couldn't stay, so we went in their place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! The house was the perfect size with 3 bathrooms! It was nicely appointed and very clean. We love The Cape and it's beautiful beaches! It was a little bit of a walk for the grandparents, down to the beach, but it was nice and flat, they made it. 👍🏻😉 our only complaint was the bugs at dusk. We got eaten alive each evening coming back to the house, but the screened in porch was nice for dinner outside! We took our kids and our fur kid, and it was nicely appointed for both! Would definitely go back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vince and Sharon D.

2 June 2016

Relaxing, Peaceful Beach Vacation

If you are looking for a relaxing, peaceful vacation with the beach practically to yourself you will find it at Moonshadow. I enjoyed my coffee and the views of the ocean on the screened porch daily. Having a fire on the beach while the sun was setting was awesome. We enjoyed a day at the beach at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and watching the sunset from the beach with unobstructed views. We walked along the bay and saw many hermit crabs. This was exciting to us because we've only seen hermit crabs in cages for sale in stores. We rode horses on the beach with Two-Bit Stable from Salinas Park and watched dolphins swim alongside us. My favorite beach was Crooked Island Beach. We found beautiful seashells and sand dollars there. John was great to work with and we would recommend Moonshadow to others.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

7 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

30 April 2025

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

8/10 Good

Bill G.

2 January 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

23 September 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrijana C.

24 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

23 February 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

H C.

19 December 2023

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

Perfect Winter Beach Weekend

We spent four nights at Moonshadow and it was simply perfect. The house itself is exactly what you want from a beach house - cozy with a great porch (with a view of the ocean) and screened in porch. The kitchen is well equipped and the living area is so comfortable. The real star of this property is the semi private boardwalk out to the beach. You could not ask for better access. In addition to the property itself, the owners and local managers are beyond kind and responsive. We brought our 11 year old rescue dog down to the beach for the first time and they went out of their way to make it special for all of us. We have stayed at many VRBOs in the past, but none with hospitality like Moonshadow. I cannot recommend this house enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

beverly h.

1 November 2023

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

Bea

I highly recommend staying in this house, it is very clean and located in a very quiet community. The interior and appliances are all up to date.The kitchen was well stocked with needed pots, pans, dishes, etc. The beds were very comfortable. I also loved sitting on the deck and peeking through the pine trees at the ocean view in the distance. It is just a short walk on the boardwalk to the beach. I plan to stay in this house again in the future. I loved the fact that our fur babies could join us and could actually go out on the beach. The owner, Chris, was very friendly and easy to work with. He was always punctual with replying to emails, etc. The beach in this area was so beautiful and not crowded at all. The water is not a crystal clear blue like other beaches but that was not an issue at all. I was told by one of the locals it is because nearby river flows into the ocean causing the water to look darker. This house is also a short beach front drive by golf cart or car to this beautiful reserve (not sure of the name of it) with amazing wildlife. I also loved the nearby quaint town of Port Saint Joe. They have lots of shops, some good restaurants and even a lighthouse to tour.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

24 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Huntsville, AL

23 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny R.

30 May 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Chris Carman

Our family is a bunch of travel enthusiasts and have stayed in short-term rentals all over the world. We appreciate how much having a home away from home while traveling matters to having a fantastic vacation experience. We look forward to sharing our home with you and your friends and family.

Why they chose this property

The Gulf-front location of Moonshadow simply cannot be beaten when it comes to an ideal location to enjoy the beach.

What makes this property unique

Our direct beachfront location means you are steps from the sand with no crowds to contend with. We have an outdoor rinse shower and an oversized deck + screened patio to enjoy the views.

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Port St. Joe

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8/10 Good

Raye H.

Raye H.

8/10 Good

Shana M.

Shana M.

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Julia R.

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Wonderful vacation on the Gulf

Richard O.

8/10 Good

Brett P.

Brett P.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Perfect location

Jeffrey C.

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Great!

Rob L.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Forgotten Coast Vacation

Nancy S.

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

36th Anniversary Vacation

Susie D.

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Great place to share with friends

George G.