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Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly

Escape to this beachside haven where you can unwind on the spacious deck or enjoy time on the water with your favorite four-legged friend by your side.

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Pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly

Saltwater Joys is the perfect escape from the day to day grind to enjoy all that the Cape has to offer. Located across from the playground and overlooking the State Park, Saltwater Joys is less than 4 minutes to the beach! It has recently been updated with new flooring, new living room furniture and updated décor.

Barrier Dunes is a gated community that offers paved streets, stocked fishing ponds, lighted tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, 3 beach accesses, boat cleaning station and overflow parking for boats. This is the perfect get away for a couple, kids or the entire family!

Saltwater Joys offers all the amenities you need for a perfect stay at the beach! All you need to bring is your favorite beach towel and sunscreen! The spacious deck is perfect for reading or just enjoying private 'down' time. The decor is all about comfort and relaxation. There is a 47' flat screen tv in the living room, sleeper sofa and love seat, oversized coffee table (perfect for playing games), and overstuffed chair.

There is a full washer and dryer on the main level, half bath, dining area that seats six, and well stock kitchen with a window over the sink with a view of the playground, perfect for watching the kids play!

The master bedroom is beautifully decorated with a king bed, full dresser, tv, end tables and deck that overlooks the State Park. The master bathroom has a separate shower and tub, double vanity and private water closet. The second bedroom has a queen bed, nightstands and lamps for reading, full bath with shower, private balcony overlooking the State Park and large closet.

Each bathroom is stocked with one roll of toilet tissue, and hand soap. Also, we provide quality linens and thick towels. The laundry area has a starter supply of detergent for your convenience.

There is also an outdoor shower with hot/cold running water. Nice long driveway to park a boat/trailer.

There is an additional fee if you decide to bring your dog! Barrier Dunes is very accommodating for your favorite 4 legged friend! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs.


50% of balance due is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to check-in. Pet Fee is $150.00 and is non refundable.
All reservations require sending in a copy of your government issued ID for age verification purposes.

Property manager

Cape Beach Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ALLOWED

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 3 min walk
  • Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pepto-Bistro Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Pig Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Saltwater Joys - 2BR/2.5BA Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation!
This property was clean and perfect for our needs. It’s a short walk to the beach in a beautiful community. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is nice. Would recommend bringing extra toiletries such as toilet paper, towels and washcloths, etc for longer stays. Great place and location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cinco de Mayo
Very nice comfortable unit. Community embraces man’s best friends, Dogs, beach and all the facilities were easy to navigate through and from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again
We love Cape San Blas. Very nice property and great location to both the beach and pool. Would stay there again. 🏖️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

West J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
This was a girls trip and it was perfect! Great location. Quiet and peaceful short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip
First time here ,,love the place it is wonderful ,,like it cause we can bring the dogs,,we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shanona A., Marietta

Wonderful place to stay
We lived it! The escape hatch was a great place! It made our family vacation perfect!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saltwater Joy
We have been to the Cape five times and by far this has been the cleanest and best cared for accommodations. We will definitely return to Barrier Dunes in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip weather was nice
Inside was clean and nice but main balcony needed pressure washing and the gas grill should be replaced. Besides that I everything was great I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beach
To far from the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family
Having playground right there was nice for kids. Complex was clean and felt very safe. The unit was as advertised and met all of our needs. 1 minor issue and it was addressed quickly. We would certainly come here again; highly recommend for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family of 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Saltwater Joys. The home was clean and comfortable and included everything we needed. The kids loved having a playground right in front of the house. The beach is a short walk away. Cape San Blas is quiet and peaceful. We loved the Indian Pass Oyster Bar and St. Joe’s Shrimp Company.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
From the moment we booked up to when we checkout. The communication was on point. We had an issue with the place we originally booked, and they was right on it making sure we had a new place to stay! We came down for Labor Day weekend and brought our dog Andy with us. He had the best time and loved meeting all the other doggies! The location and area is just beautiful. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Defuniak Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had A Great Time!
Loved the location, and just a short walking distance to the beach. The carpet in the bedrooms really need a good cleaning or replaced and the bathroom floor mats were bad but we just washed them ourselves. Kitchen could use a few more items as well. But for the price and overall stay we loved it and definitely worth it! And quick response when we needed the propane tank refilled too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joshua L.

Great Place in Paradise
This place was great. It was in the Barrier Dunes complex on Cape San Blas. The complex was very well taken care of and had multiple pools with easy access to the beach. The condo was well equipped. The furnishings were nice. The condo was very comfortable for my wife and four children. The condo was spacious and offered all that we needed in addition to a balcony and a grill. The only reason I give this four rather than five stars was due to the spots on the carpet throughout the main area. The condo is dog friendly and I am guessing this was the culprit! I highly recommend this condo.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C., Newnan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on the Cape
We love Cape San Blas- this is our 4th year in a row down there. This condo was great for my husband, three kids (19,15,10), two dogs, and me. It was very clean with plenty of space! Kitchen was well stocked with what I needed to cook. Washer and dryer worked great. AC kept us very cool. Plenty of hot water and water pressure. The beds were all comfy as well. The walk to the beach with all of us and our stuff was a little over 5 minutes, which wasn’t bad at all. Loved our view of the bay out the one side of the condo. The only thing I would say to improve would be to get darker curtains for the bedroom. On vacation we like to sleep in some days. It was difficult to do this with the sun shining so brightly in the bedroom so early in the morning. We would stay again and recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

JD J.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property was not renovated as listed.
Pots and cooking pans was horrible, left over used lumber in stall of parking, nails protruding out of decking hazard, gas grill rusted and filthy. Coffee maker needs replaced, many lights were burned out. This should have never been listed to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jay P.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Nice Place with a few small issues
Overall, we had a great time staying at Saltwater Joys. The place itself is fairly nice and in a nice little neighborhood. Its a bit of a far walk (about as far from the beach as you can get in Cape San Blas), but even so only takes about 10 minutes (but it feels a lot longer when you are hauling a lot of beach gear). The beach gear provided was very nice and a beach cart to haul things was also provided. As long as you know that you are going to be a decent walk away from the beach, its fine. Now, onto the negatives: I highly recommend you bring your own soaps (hand and dish), laundry detergent, & dishwasher packets. Two of the bathrooms had hand soaps that were just filled with 90% water and a tiny amount of soap (just for color it seems), as these did not clean or lather properly. Despite the checkout instructions stating we were to start a load of laundry (towels) before leaving, NO LAUNDRY SOAP was provided. The dishwasher detergent that was provided was also 90% water (obviously watered down, as I have used that brand before and know it is supposed to be a gel ). Dishes were NOT clean in the cupboards and had to be hand washed (we didnt realize this until after we had used several dishes unfortunately). This is UNACCEPTABLE in times of Covid. The carpets could also use a steam cleaning as there are stains throughout. There were also a LOT of light bulbs that didnt work (including in the entryway, so going up the stairs in the dark was fun). Lastly, be aware that the checkout time is a bit ridiculous. Checkout time is 9:00 AM EASTERN TIME (which is 8:00 AM if you go by the time displayed on your cell phone when at the property). Who has a checkout time that early??? Again, knowing these things ahead of time will make your trip much better if you decide to book here. Overall, its not a bad place and with a few small fixes (supplying actual hand and dishwasher soap and laundry detergent), this place is fine for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean
The property was very clean and a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Loved staying here! Walk to beach about 5 mins. Back deck has beautiful view. House is very comfy but could use a small update to cooking vessels and propane was out but greatly enjoyed our stay. Pool is nice and loved the community and amenities. Very dog friendly. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Vacation
Very nice house and location. Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Very nice place to stay, easy check in. Kids loved that playground was close by. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family spot
We has a great time at Cape San Blas in general, and this condo was perfect for our family of 5 and 2 dogs. Everyone had plenty of space, the beds are comfortable and kitchen is well equipped. It is a little bit of a walk to the beach access, but with comfortable beach shoes we made do. Maybe rent a golf cart next time? We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We absolutely loved our stay here! Gorgeous views, quiet, clean, comfy, and host was easy to get in touch with with any questions. Will be staying here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022