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 Peninsula State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Frank Pate Park, or check out an event or a game at Shark Field.
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
Restaurants
Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 15 min drive
Scallop Republic - 9 min drive
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - 3 min drive
Peachy’s - 2 min drive
Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome?
As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome on 27 February 2027 start from NZ$6,299, 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.
Is Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sweet Necessity-Gulf-Front, Private Pool, Great for Families, Dogs Welcome located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Palmer Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Pig Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you, Coby! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and that everything went smoothly during your stay. We appreciate you choosing Cape San Blas Getaway and would love to welcome you back for another beach vacation!
Carrie
Cape San Blas Getaway
Our stay at Sweet Necessity was even better than we expected! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The location was perfect, with easy beach access and stunning views (especially the sunsets). We made wonderful memories and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Kerri,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am thrilled that Sweet Necessity exceeded your expectations and that you found the home spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped for your vacation. There's nothing quite like ending the day with a Cape San Blas sunset, and I'm so glad you were able to enjoy them. It means a great deal to know your family made wonderful memories during your stay. I truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Sweet Necessity for another relaxing beach getaway! 🌅🏖️
Carrie
The property is as listed, and the host is very responsive. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad everything met your expectations and that you felt well taken care of during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Tamara,
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the house to be perfect for your getaway. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Carrie
Wonderful house and great host. Great view. Great pool. Plenty of beach gear. Extra fridge was nice. Elevator helped with move in and out, and older guests. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home, the views, the pool, and all the beach gear. We’re especially glad the elevator and extra refrigerator added convenience for your group. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back to Cape San Blas for another stay! ~ Carrie
This was our 13th annual family vacation. This was our third annual trip to Cape San Blas. This house was spectacular! Plenty of room, nice furnishings and an amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Stephanie,
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Good Fortune. Thank you for choosing to stay at my home. I hope to welcome you and your family back to the Cape again soon.
Carrie
Carrie Shevlin
Owner
Cape San Blas Get Away
Beach Camp
Good Fortune
Sweet Necessity
Loved our stay! Easy and prompt communication with owner! Very well stocked kitchen, lots of games for family play, beach towels and lots of beach ware including beach chairs and pool toys! Loved the two covered porches and bed swing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Paula,
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sweet Necessity. I'm so happy that you enjoyed all the things...games, bedswing, decks, and the kitchen. I'd love to welcome you and your family back to Sweet Necessity again soon.
Carrie
Carrie Shevlin
Owner, Cape San Blas Get Away
Beach Camp
Good Fortune
Sweet Necessity
This was the perfect house for my family. The house has a lot of beds and the biggest table so we could all eat together. The house was very clean and had everything you will need! Carrie was a great host and quick to respond to anything!! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly means a lot. I’m so glad your family had the space to spread out and come together around the table…those are the moments that make a stay special. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime.
We have 2 married sons and this was our annual trip with our family. Sweet Necessity provided the perfect place for 3 adult couples, a 16 year old grandson and 2 granddaughters, ages 11 and 9. Everyone loved the house and the location. We had plenty of room and it could not have been a better week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It brings us so much joy to hear that Sweet Necessity was the perfect place for your entire family to spend the week together.
We designed the home to comfortably accommodate multiple generations, so it's especially rewarding to know everyone—from the grandparents to the grandchildren—had plenty of room and enjoyed both the home and its location.
Hearing that it "could not have been a better week" is the highest compliment we could receive. Thank you for choosing Sweet Necessity for your family vacation. We hope to welcome all of you back to Cape San Blas to make even more wonderful memories together!
Beautiful home in a great location. The owner was very responsive to questions we had and immediately took care of a needed repair, with great follow-up. She was so easy to work with.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Matt,
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family at Sweet Necessity and I hope to welcome you back to the Cape again soon. Thank you for choosing to stay at our home.
Carrie
Owner, Cape San Blas Get Away
Beach Camp
Good Fortune
Sweet Necessity
We had an amazing stay at Sweet Necessity! Communication from start to finish was excellent—Carrie was wonderful to work with and made everything so easy. She went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. The location couldn’t have been better, with perfect beach access just feet away. The house itself was beautiful, very well stocked, especially the kitchen. We had plenty of beach equipment for us to use. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you so much for this review—it truly means a lot to us.
I’m so glad Sweet Necessity was a great fit for your stay and that everything felt easy from start to finish. That’s always our goal, so hearing that you felt well taken care of really makes my day.
It sounds like you made the most of the location (it’s hard to beat being that close to the beach!) and I’m happy the kitchen and beach gear helped make your time there even more enjoyable.
We’d love to have you back anytime—Sweet Necessity will be waiting for you.
Carrie
We had our 5 adult children and their significant others and our 5 Grandchildren ages 0-14 with us. The bedrooms were fantastic, everybody had a room, the location was awesome. The house is beautifully decorated and well stocked! Really appreciated the stocked beach closet! The kitchen table was the central point for many great dinners and fun nights! The only negative about this house is that we had to leave it!! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Susan,
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sweet Necessity and for your kind review of my home. I'm so happy that you had a great vacation and that Sweet Necessity was a good fit for your big family, especially the dining table to seat 16. :) I hope to welcome you back to one of my homes again soon.
Carrie
Carrie Shevlin
Owner
Cape San Blas Get Away
Beach Camp
Good Fortune
Sweet Necessity
Kim,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you chose to stay with us at Cape San Blas Get Away and hope your time on the Cape was relaxing, memorable, and filled with plenty of beach time. We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back again for another stay in the future!
Carrie