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Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views!

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Experience Gulf-front luxury at Mermaid Lodge, a 4-bedroom home in beautiful North Cape San Blas. With a private sitting spa and outdoor firepit, guests will revel in the spectacular Forgotten Coast views—only steps away from the beach. Enjoy an EV charger for convenience and relax with pet-friendly living space.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views!

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gulf views
- Hot tub
- Fire pit
- EV Charger
- Propane grill
- Pet-friendly
- Complete Clean Linen Participant - ALL linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout

Details: Experience Gulf-front luxury at this 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home that sleeps 12, located in beautiful North Cape San Blas. With 3,700 square feet of pet-friendly living space, Mermaid Lodge is ideal for families and large groups with dogs. Guests will revel in the private sitting spa, outdoor firepit, and spectacular Forgotten Coast views—only steps away from the beach.

This charming 3-level stilted home is perfect for entertaining with a private sitting spa nestled underneath the house and an outdoor firepit. A sizeable mudroom stores wet beach gear, while the outdoor shower helps rinse off sandy feet. An in-home elevator makes loading and unloading luggage a breeze.

The first floor welcomes guests with an expansive great room, high ceilings, and tile flooring. The vibrant pops of lime green throughout perfectly complement the home’s exterior. A spacious sectional and 2 armchairs in the living area face a 65" TV and electric fireplace. A well-equipped and stylish kitchen featuring premium Maytag appliances, elegant granite countertops, and a 4-stool breakfast bar is ideal for home-cooked meals. The attached Butler's pantry provides an extra oven and Keurig coffee maker. Friends and family can dine at the 8-seat dinner table inside or dine alfresco on the balcony. Unwind on the lovely, plush outdoor seating while taking in the impeccable views.

Guest can retire to 4 well-appointed bedrooms on the second floor, all equipped with TVs—1 bunk room with 2 queen-over-queen beds, 1 guest bedroom with a king bed and balcony access, 1 nanny bedroom with a queen bed and a crib, and 1 primary bedroom with a king bed, private bathroom with a soaking tub, and a private balcony.

With its impressive panoramic Gulf views, the third floor boasts the Mermaid Lounge—a wet bar with a 65" TV, beverage cooler, queen sleeper sofa, and half bath for convenience.

Experience the beauty and comfort of Mermaid Lodge! With parking for 6 vehicles and a Tesla Charger, it's easy to explore nearby Port St. Joe. Book this Forgotten Coast home today!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 14):
SECOND FLOOR:
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only

THIRD FLOOR:
- Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Separate
- Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only
- Guest Bedroom: Two Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom With Shower Only

*Your reservation includes $250 worth of beach gear. That’s right! Rent a beach wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, and more for your stay. Your $250 credit will go a long way!

*Note: Due to the close vicinity of the gulf, this home is susceptible to shifting sand and erosion. At times, the beach may not be as pictured.

*Weddings are not allowed at this home. If this policy is violated, you may be asked to vacate the property, forfeit any rental payments, and be subject to HOA, community, and 360 Blue fines.

*This home will welcome two dogs at a maximum of 40 pounds each for a non-refundable deposit of $300.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape San Blas vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pig Island, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park, and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Book for Fall! Stunning Gulf-front Home! Steps to the Beach! Amazing Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mermaid house

Was a fabulous house! Perfect for 6 adults and 5 kids. Loved the bottom floor when you needed to get out of the sun.Only complaint was misrepresentation of the beach in front of the house. But was able to sit on the left of the house. Lost a lot of beach during this stay. Hopefully the beach will come back as we would love to come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

Just book it!

Property as advertised! Loved having a beverage fridge and the mermaid lounge was terrific for movie night! Deck is on the beach…..no need for beach gear unless you want to sit in the sand. Plenty of fabulous food options close to the house. Our only complaint was not having warm water most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed

Listing should say expect the possibly of water pressure and hot water issues due to the fact that water is pumped onto this area from off the cape. Locals said this is normal and the property manger agreed and said it’s not our fault..it’s an area water problem. No hot water for 3 days made a not so fun beach vacation. This listing was not as advertised from the water pressure to the beach frontage. There are 10 condo units next door have no beach frontage so they share the small beach frontage right in front of your private steps. Very misleading pictures as this beach frontage area has eroded since hurricane Michael. I had to look it up because the pictures were so different. The house is amazing but my family came for the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Annual Family Vacay - EXCELLENT

House was great, so so fun! super clean! Balconies for days! ON THE BEACH! Close to everything we needed. Loved the decor! Was spread out enough to not feel like we were on top of each other. We had three families stay...from grandparents to four grandchildren. It was great! Will definitely keep this one filed away for another vacation to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

Mermaid Lodge is Great!

This is a great house and is excellent for large families or multiple couples. This is our second time staying in this house, and both experiences have been wonderful. It is spacious and clean, and only steps from the beach. The multiple decks offer stunning views of the gulf as well!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Cape San Blas

Beautiful home on the beach. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian k.

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

Mermaid lodge is a beautiful place to stay! Just breathe taking views and kitchen and bedrooms were

The best home to stay in at Cape San Blas by far! Beautiful decks for relaxing and so beautiful in side!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

wail h.

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

Awesome stay for scalloping

Great stay. The house is well located and fun to stay in. Would highly recommend. Only hiccup was that the battery in the lock system quit working so we could not get into house till 9:30 pm. Not a big deal since we found a good oyster bar near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Mermaid Lodge

Very nice home. Would go there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

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

Relaxing

The house was phenomenal with panoramic spectacular views and incredibly well designed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy B., Rinard, Illinois

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

Great .... other than elevator

The stay and property were great! The elevator quit multiple times, and the property manager got a little hasty with me, assuming it was something we did, which I assured her it was not. She did not have a caring attitude only hasty when I explained I had a bad knee and the elevator was a necessity. .The Elevator Contractor came and verified it was nothing to do with us and was extremely nice. We would consider staying again since we loved the location and the view but not sure due to the issues we had. The home is beautiful and huge, and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara p.

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

Beautiful!

This is a beautiful home!!! The property management company is great! Very prompt with their response time. We had a maintenance issue and they responded very quickly! Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Great house for multiple families!

This house was beautiful and well equipped. Plenty of room for our party of 9 (4 adults and 5 kids). Right on the beach and you don't even need a cart to bring your gear in and out every day as it is so close! The house is updated with a lot of nice features and the elevator was great to have to load and unload.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022