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Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly.

Cottage in Cape San Blas with kitchen and balcony

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House
Front Deck
View of Dunes from Back Deck off Master Bedroom
Huge Beach and NO CROWDS!
Walkway to Back Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly.

Whether you love sunning and swimming at the beach or fishing and boating on the bay you'll find the best of both worlds in Cape San Blas. The beach has been voted number one beach in America numerous times and St. Joseph's Bay is know to be one of the top fishing destinations as well. Our house, Sundance Cottage, happens to be right in the middle of both.

Nestled in the sand dunes of Cape San Blas, it is about 250 yards to the deeded accesses of both the beach and the bay. Sunbathers will enjoy the outdoor shower and bathroom after a day on the beach and fishermen will find the fish cleaning station a handy addition after a successful day of fishing. With ample parking underneath the house there is plenty of room to bring your boat or waverunners which can be launched at St. Joseph's State Park, just 2/10 of a mile from the house.

With three bedrooms and three baths (one is outside but the shower and toilet are enclosed), the house will comfortably sleep six people. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, 55”smart TV, private bath with walk in shower , and French doors which lead onto the back deck that overlooks the dunes.. The other two bedrooms each have queen-size beds and share the full bath conveniently located in the hall. One of the queen bedrooms has a 43” smart TV as well.

Everyone will enjoy watching the 65” Smart TV in the large, comfortable sofas and chairs. Bring your laptop and get online with our broadband, wireless, high speed internet connection.

Since Cape San Blas is not known for restaurants and night life we keep the kitchen well stocked with plenty of cookware and utensils and the pantry stocked with spices and staples so you'll be able to cook your fresh catch of the day on the large stainless steel grill or the charcoal grill under the house. There is also plenty of deck furniture for outdoor dining as well.

So if you're looking for a place that's somewhat off the beaten path you have found it here. Uncrowded beaches, endless shelling, fantastic fishing, or just boating around the bay are just a few of the things to do. Rent a bike and ride for miles, rent a kayak and ride the waves, or just enjoy the beautiful, serene enviornment with your friends and family. Cape San Blas is not just the 'forgotten coast'...it is also an undiscovered Paradise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Cape San Blas, this cottage is near the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Frank Pate Park and Beacon Hill Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 4 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Pig Island and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great Property!!

Loved the property, can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart M.

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

Great visit

We had a wonderful stay - this beach house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location…communication with the host was very easy and timely - we enjoyed our visit to the Cape very much.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessie F.

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

Great family vacation

Lovely stay at a clean comfortable house. Had everything we needed and some thoughtful extras. Kitchen came with plenty of spices and cookware. House was about a 5 minute walk from the beach, and we enjoyed being close to th stone preserve for hiking, exploring and swimming in the bay with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great 2 weeks at CSB

This was our third time to stay at Mark and Karen’s house. It’s so convenient to both the beach and bay. The kitchen as fully stocked, grills were in great shape, love the front and back decks! We hope to rent from them again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

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

A family vacation

We had a great time at this property. This was my daughters first time at the beach and she loved it. My husband and sisters enjoyed also! The information given by the property manager about which restaurants and attractions we should stop by was really helpful! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Coker & Meredith J., Marietta, Ga

Great Vacation

This home was conveniently located to the park marina for bay access for our boat and to the beach across the way from the house, within walking distance. The owners were very nice and made the rental transaction easy and convenient. This home was furnished with very comfortable furnishings and had everything we needed to cook almost anything. The fish cleaning station was a great addition for cleaning our daily catch and we had plenty of parking for our boat. This home made our vacation from Atlanta a great success. One of the most memorable days of our trip was a short drive across the bay to the Port St Joe Marina to eat at the marina restaurant and cafe. The last day we were there we enjoyed watching the porpoises play around our boat in Appalachicola Bay during sunset. This home will be added to our list of vacation homes to frequent in the future. Thank you to the owners for opening your home to us and making our getaway a wonderful vacation.

6/10 Okay

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place but not as close to the beach as listed

Our stay at this property was pretty enjoyable for the most part. The house was clean and the beds were all super comfortable. It was convenient that the kitchen was stocked with all the utensils and pots/pans needed to cook. The communication with the owner via text was easy & effective. The downside was that it was farther from the beach. With all your beach gear it is about a 10-15 minute walk from the property. In the pictures it also shows a dock on the bay, but this property does not have a dock. If you want to fish in the bay at the back of the property (also a 10-15 min. walk from the house) you have to wade out in the water a good ways to fish. We tried it one day but we saw a snake and a stingray in the shallows where you have to wade out into the water and decided not to try it again. We had a good time but would stay somewhere with better accommodations our next trip to Port St. Joe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Good location and great communication

We enjoyed our stay at this house very much! The house was clean and had pretty much everything we needed for the week. The pictures were accurate as well. Some of the furniture is a little worn, but that didn't bother us at all. I expect that from a house that rents weekly on a regular basis. You can tell that this house has hosted many memorable trips to CSB, and we love that. Again, everything worked and was very clean upon arrival. Beds were comfortable, and there is a large Vizio tv in the living room that was great when taking a break from the beach. Plenty of parking underneath and an easy driveway for parking a boat. Loved the bay access and the beach was a short walk or car ride. There was plenty of parking by the beach access if you didn't want to walk. Walk is about 7 minutes at most. The stretch of beach is great and not crowded at all, even at peak times. Super close to the state park and restaurant. We would gladly rent again and really appreciated the owners communication. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoe T., Navarre

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

Great Choice by State Park

Stayed for 7 days at the beginning of beginning of September. We wanted to try a place that had plenty of room for a boat and was close to a boat ramp. This property fit the bill. The weather (rain and wind) was not good for most of the stay so we visited Apalachicola, East Point, Carrabelle, Panama City and St. Georges Island, as well as numerous jaunts to PSJ. Communication with the owner was very good with updates provided regarding hurricane Idalia impacts. We did make it out on the water a couple days using both the state park and PSJ boat ramps. Caught a couple large Speckled Trout and enjoyed snorkeling for scallops. The house was clean and functional, no complaints, just the expected wear and tear on a vacation rental. The owners are anticipating a renovation in the near future. I'm still searching for that perfect rental with a boat dock for a reasonable price so I can avoid the boat ramp hassle. Barring finding that, this rental will be on top of our list to consider for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Perfect house for our family getaway!

We will definitely be back to Sundance! We rented a house for our family of 4 in early April to be in CSB with other families for spring break. This house was perfect for what we needed. The owners are super-responsive and gave us the info we needed to prep for the vacation. The downstairs area (covered parking, an outdoor shower/toilet, a fish-cleaning area, etc.) was easy to access and was nice to have as it kept everything out of the elements. Once you go up the stairs to the main door, there is a wraparound deck area that it accessible from the main outdoor stairs AND the master bedroom. The washer/dryer are right inside the front door, which made dropping dirty/wet clothes in so easy. The kitchen is very well-appointed with dishes, spices, and some unexpected extras (a coffeemaker that does Keurig pods or a whole carafe, a Crock-pot slow cooker, etc.). The kitchen is clean, bright, and set up well. The dining/living area is also surrounded by windows, so you can enjoy the sunrise and natural light all day. There is a front deck to use for dining or relaxing. There are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and two others with a bath in the hallway. Everything is set up to make things so convenient and cozy. There are french doors to the back deck from the main bedroom, so morning coffee/evening drinks are lovely. The beach access was close and easy to find/access. We didn't use the bay access, but it also sounds convenient. This is a great house in CSB!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Close enough to bay and beach, but still quiet enough to relax. The property was clean nad we had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here and it was just as perfect as last year. Everything is just as described. The home is very clean and well stocked. We love the peacefulness of the area. The beaches are never crowded. It’s always a very relaxing vacation for us and we love everything about this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean home in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patience H.

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

Summer 2025

Our family vacation here was great! The house was very nice, clean and updated. The shower downstairs is the best! Fishing room was my husbands favorite. The back balcony never disappoints with the views of the sky. Truly, we only had one dis-like. Trash, one trash bin for 1 whole week is crazy! The bay access is beautiful in the morning and the ocean side is the place to be in the evening! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Port St Joe

Our trip to Port St Joe was very refreshing. Minus the cold weather of 69 degrees, freezing wind chills and cold water, my family enjoyed the beach and the bay. This location is clean and is a 5 minute walk to the beach or bay. Our family decided to go to the park each day. The park is also only a 5 minute drive and costs 6.00/day. We had the beach to ourselves. Awesome vacation....minus the weather in March. We will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispin D.

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

Love the Cape

This is an amazing location. The bay. The golf. The state park. Nothing like it. The property was clean, well maintained. All amenities you ever wanted. The owners were accommodating in all ways. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

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

Loved it!

Our family of three spent a week at the cottage and everything was exactly as listed. I’m very picky when it comes to cleanliness, so I was happy to see this home was spotless when we arrived. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beach was beautiful and never crowded. We loved the state park as well. Also, the espresso milkshakes by the Tradin’ Post were delicious! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

We loved staying here, short walk or drive to the beach that was always uncrowded. The house was beautiful. My family really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Vacation

Great property and had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

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

32 Anniversary trip

This is our third time on the Cape and we fall more in love with it each visit. We like a more laid back and slower paced way of life when we vacation and this place is a perfect place to slow down and recharge. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The owners are super easy to communicate with and quick to respond to any questions. Thank you for a wonderful week! Robin and Mark
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

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

Awesome beach rental

We absolutely loved this beach rental and would definitely stay here again. The house was very clean, stocked, and decorated nicely. There was plenty of room for parking. The outdoor shower was great and there is a lot of porch space to enjoy the outdoors! It is also located w/in walking distance to 1-2 restaurants. We didn’t use the beach access (we had friends w/another house on the beach), but we drove over to check it out and it looked to be convenient. The owner was readily available to answer any questions we had. We just really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Sundance Cottage when visiting Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We had a blast!!! The location was wonderful and the house was sooo clean!!!

This property is great!!! The house was spotless and location was great!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kelley H.

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

Cool Air and Quiet Neighborhood

If you are looking for cold air, hot water, and clean surroundings with pretty much every kitchen utensil and spice you could want, this is your spot. Three big bedrooms, two large baths and ice cold air which given the outside temps in Florida this past week — was an extra blessing. The neighborhood is quiet and easy to access. The beach access required driving and parking but it wasn’t hard to get there or back. The beach was pretty empty which was a GIFT. The outside shower and under home parking is perfect. Cape San Blas and the state park are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G., Shelbyville, TN

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

Summer 2023

Property met all expectations. Great commons area and porches. Very clean and comfortable. Beach was beautiful and not over crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Hidden gem!

Short walk from the beach and bay. We loved the outdoor bathroom and playing cornhole in the evening in the shaded area under the house. The whole family really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Jones

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My husband and I share ownership of this home with his brother and wife. We are from northeast Alabama. We enjoy boating, fishing and enjoying the beach and surrounding area. We love sharing our home with guest looking for some peace and quiet, beautiful beaches and the best sunsets year round in the Florida panhandle.

Why they chose this property

We first visited the area over 20 years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. We've always vacationed in the panhandle...mostly Destin and it reminds us of what Destin used to be like when we were kids. We like the laid back atmosphere, uncrowded beaches, excellent fishing and peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Our home is only 2/10 of a mile from the entrance to St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park so if you bring a boat you are very close to the boat launch there. Additionally we have an excellent deeded beach access with only private homes there so the beach is never crowded. Our deeded bay access is great for fishing the grass flats for speckled trout and redfish as well as launching a kayak or canoe. Our neighborhood, Peninsula Estates, is very peaceful and quiet so most times you can still hear the surf from our outside decks.

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