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Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a beach, a green building, and a blue chair.
A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.
A beach house with a deck, a staircase, and a picnic table.
A two-story beach house with a wooden deck, a covered patio, and a view of the beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Avalon Drive

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Second Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Third Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Third Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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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 Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 30 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Mexico Beach - 37 min drive - 48.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$2,876, 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 Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pig Island, Palmer Beach and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Cape San Blas Lighthouse is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed on 29 October 2026
We're thrilled to hear that you had a relaxing stay at Sippin' by the Sea. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful beachfront location truly make it a perfect getaway. We hope you enjoyed the stunning ocean views and the convenience of being just steps away from the sand. Thank you for choosing us for your retreat, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another rejuvenating experience!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The views of the beach from the property listing when booking was nothing like the views we had. Your view from the lower level is now blocked by a sand dune. The walkway to the beach was not completed making it difficult to get all beach accessories (ie paddle board) easily. The guest room internet was not connected due to missing cables and remote control and was never fixed after technician came to fix.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at Sippin' By the Sea. We regret to hear that the beach restoration project negatively affected your stay. The Cape San Blas Restoration Project is an important initiative aimed at combating erosion and addressing environmental challenges along the peninsula. Once completed, this project will help stabilize the shoreline and protect local ecosystems. While we have updated the property photos, the beach walkover will be repaired after the turtle nesting season ends on October 31. We hope you were still able to enjoy the beauty of Cape San Blas during this essential work, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many years to come.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place To Stay

Everything was very nice and neat and pretty clean! The ocean was great and the neighborhood very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2024
Hi, Noah. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Sippin' by the Sea and appreciate you sharing your Forgotten Coast experience. We hope to welcome you back to the beach soon; thank you for choosing 360 Blue!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great chill vacation

Excellent location & house! Very relaxing week!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
We are thrilled you had a relaxing stay at Sippin' by the Sea and hope to see you at the beach again soon. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week!

Lovely property, right on the beach. Everything we could possibly need. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Hi, Shelley. We appreciate your 5-star review of Sippin' by the Sea and are pleased the home had everything you needed for a wonderful weeklong getaway. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue. We hope to welcome you back to the Cape soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend Away

We had a great, low-key stay. Perfect for our group of 3 adults and 1 dog. Home was very comfortable and easy to settle into. You can’t beat the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Hi, Sarah. We are delighted that Sippin' by the Sea was perfect for your family getaway to the Cape. Thank you for being our guest; we hope to welcome you back to the beach soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

We loved the house and this stretch of beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Hi, Katie. We are delighted that Sippin' by the Sea was the perfect home for your Cape San Blas getaway. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue! We hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

This house was absolutely perfect for us! Couldn’t get better gulf views anywhere else! Perfect layout and very well equipped!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks for your review, Kathy. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sippin' by the Sea, and we look forward to hosting your next visit to Cape San Blas in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super

We will use VRBO for all our vacation spots,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks for your review, Bonnie. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sippin by the Sea, and we look forward to hosting your next visit to Cape San Blas again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property and Great Location

Property was as described. House was very clean and enjoyed being able to vacation with our two dogs. Excellent communication. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Hi Chuck. We're pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Sippin' by the Sea! Thank you for being our guest, and it would be our pleasure to host your next visit to Cape San Blas in the future.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avoid this property and management company at all costs - one of the worst rental experiences imaginable.We stayed at this VRBO listing managed by 360 Blue and the trip was an absolute disaster from the moment we arrived. We ultimately left early because our kids were terrified of cockroach infestation. The property was not clean when we arrived. There was sand all over the floors, broken refrigerator parts on the counter, dirty air filter sitting on floor, trash stuffed in dresser drawers, and pubic hair on toilets and showers.Major construction was happening directly in front of the house the entire time, which was never relayed to us. They were aware becuase we saw recent reviews previous to our arrival that showed this. We had to walk approximately a quarter mile down the beach to find usable space with access to the water. This defeats the purpose of a beachfront house. Aside from the walking distance we had to listen to excavators and bulldozers all day long. The internet went out (apparent recurring problem according to other reviews). Didn't attempt to fix until almost 24 hours later. The bottom porch retains about 1 inch of standing stagnant water, rendering that entire space unusable. The orignal listing describes property with hot tub, There was no hot tub. this is clear false advertising.360 Blue acknowledged this trip could not have gone any worse and said they were submitting for compensation review. They never responded or followed up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Gulf Front | Outdoor Shower | Dogs Allowed on 29 October 2026
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience during your stay. It’s disheartening to learn that the cleanliness and condition of the property did not meet your expectations, especially given the issues you mentioned with sand, trash, and the air filter. We take these matters seriously, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. The nearby construction and its impact on your stay are also concerning. We strive to provide clear communication about any potential disturbances, and we regret that this was not conveyed to you prior to your arrival. Regarding the sitting spa, we understand how disappointing it can be to find amenities that were expected but not available. We will review the listing to ensure it accurately reflects the current offerings. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Your experience is not what we aim for, and we hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide the stay you deserve.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Safety

Letting the owners know that they had several safety concerns in regards to lighting, doors that would not latch, broken dock steps, broken gate to hot tub area etc. I have reached out to them in regards to these concerns yet they have not answered or contacted us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience at Sippin' by the Sea. Your feedback is being with our team and the homeowner. We apologize that this visit was not up to our standards and are correcting these issues. We hope to provide you with a better beach getaway soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location but maintenance needed

Location of the property was great. Door lock didn’t unlock when door code was used. Called property mgmt number but didn’t get answer. After several attempts, deadbolt turned enough for us to get door open. Upstairs HVAC didn’t work well….temp stayed on 78 even after turning schedule off on thermastat control. Used box fans to blow cool air from downstairs to upstairs for everyone to sleep comfortably in upstairs bedrooms. Grill didn’t work. Lock on sliding glass door in living room was broken…used tension rod from washer/dryer curtain to secure door at night.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Cape San Blas

We had a wonderful week at Sippin’ By The Sea! We were very happy that this property allowed us to bring our furry family members. The beach was great and not at all crowded. There were no houses on either side. But a camper was parked next door on one side. The house was clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils. We enjoyed sitting on the screened deck! The door handle was broken when we arrived, but someone from property management came and fixed it. The dining space was cramped. Moving the table to be able to seat people on both sides blocked a walkway in the kitchen. But we made it work out. Everyone from the property management group that we spoke to was friendly and helpful! Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Hi, Mary. We are thrilled you loved your stay at Sippi' by the Sea and appreciate you sharing your family's Cape San Blas experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to the Forgotten Coast soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
We arrived at the property 10:30 pm after driving 8 hours to get there only to discover that the code we were given did not work. Fortunately for us the lock on the back sliding glass door was broken and we were able to get in. However then we had to put something in the track of the sliding door to secure it at night while we were there. I see there are other reviews mentioning this so I wasn’t the first to call the rental company about this issue. The house is located directly on the beach which is great but be aware that the boardwalk in the pictures is no longer there and the ocean is much closer to the house now. Also there is a spot for a camper on the same property as the house. We were unaware of this when we rented and had people camping right next to us all week. I believe that needs to be put in the listing so people renting the house are aware of it. We loved the screened in porch but it was unusable when it rained because the rain leaked through from above like a giant shower head and there was about 1-2” of standing water on the deck even after it stopped raining. We had 5 adults and 1 baby-this house was too small for us. I can see 3 adults being comfortable here. There was hardly any counter space so we had stuff stacked everywhere and you can’t really sit at the kitchen table because there is no room for your legs due to the sides of the table which are folded down and block you from sitting there. There are other issues but I’m out of space to list them.
See how close camper is on right
Standing water on screened porch
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Chilling experience

The location was fantastic and the place was very nice. Unfortunately, we were there during the arctic blast and could not enjoy the outdoor space or the beach due to a freak ice storm. The worst part was that the heat quit working on multiple occasions and we were frozen a couple of mornings that we woke up. The first event a wonderful maintenance worker (Bruce?) was able to swap out the thermostat and get us going again on the upstairs unit. A couple days later the downstairs unit stopped & it was nearly 60 degrees. Called at 8am to get on the list of, the woman who answered said she had someone around the corner and would have him stop by in 15-30 min. We waited, & waited, & waited, finally called back again to learn that the first receptionist didn't even put in a service request. Another couple hours went by and we called again, this time to stress the situation and express our dissatisfaction with how things were being handled. We asked for a solid answer on when would a tech be able to get by and requested some sort of compensation for our inconvenience. They told us they would put someone on it asap and we would be contacted at or before the time of checkout to discuss compensation. Repairs were eventually done but no compensation until we made the effort. Minimal comps made to offset incident. Poorly handled but thank goodness for Bruce the repairman who was great in a bad situation. Bottom line, great place, poor management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
Hi, Donald. Thank you for sharing your experience at Sippin' by the Sea. Your feedback is being shared with our team and the homeowner. We apologize that this visit was not up to our standards and are correcting these issues. We hope to provide you with a better Cape San Blas getaway soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this house during our time at Cape San Blas! The home was exactly as described, the location was perfect, and communication with the host was excellent from start to finish. Everything made for a relaxing, enjoyable vacation. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cape San Blas!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
We are pleased that you had a fantastic stay at Sippin' by the Sea with us at Cape San Blas. It was our pleasure to host you, and we appreciate your kind words about the home and our communication. We would love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place on the beach

We rented "Sippin' by the Sea" for a week in January 2022. The location on the Gulf of Mexico was outstanding. The house is very nice and is in good shape. The beach is very pretty there. There was a lot of privacy, yet we were not too far from stores at the Cape. I would highly recommend the property to anyone who wants to have a nice relaxing experience at CSB.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks for your review, Joey. We're thrilled to hear that you found Sippin' by the Sea ideally located, private and well-appointed. Thank you for staying with us! It would be our pleasure to host your next visit to Cape San Blas in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful stay, wonderful staff, fabulous view.

house was great...yard was compromised because of storm. Dead fish are not fun...but nothing you could do about that!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thanks for taking the time to write a review about your stay with us. We're thrilled that you enjoyed Sippin' by the Sea, and we look forward to hosting your next visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home with beautiful Gulf of Mexico views

This is a nice property. Very comfortable, nicely furnished and a well stocked kitchen. Easy check in and out. We particularly enjoyed the screened in back porch. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Hi Vicki. We appreciate your review, and we're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at Sippin' by the Sea! Thank you for being our guest, and we look forward to having you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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