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Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras

Rental highlights:
* Gulf views from both sides!
* 90 steps to the beautiful, family & pet-friendly beaches
* End unit
* 2BR/2BA and Queen Sleeper Sofa in Den.
* Owners provide: Beach chairs, beach cart, sand toys, Wifi and everything from laundry detergent to spices (and more)
* STELLAR Service!

Barrier Dunes 188 - Turtle Tracks is just 90 steps off your back deck on a boardwalk stroll to one of the prettiest beaches in the world!

Enjoy great views from either side of the home!

You will find it well-stocked and well-maintained. Ready for you and your family to come enjoy a relaxing beach vacation on Cape San Blas! Pristine white sand beaches. The last of the 'old Florida' beaches. No crowds!

You'll love the white quartz sand that doesn't burn your feet, the sand dunes that give the setting character and the gentle gulf waves. The fishing is great, the crabbing fun and the activities abound from boating, hiking, beach bonfires, spectacular sunsets (our beaches faces west), horseback riding on the beach and tennis to impromptu socials.

All of life becomes casual and fun once you breathe the glorious salt air and let go of what you left behind. Try it and you'll be coming back regularly like most of our guests.

Barrier dunes, our gated community, has 2 pools (1 is beach front & 1 heated), lighted tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, playground and pet stations throughout. Enjoy the quiet, unspoiled, dog-friendly beaches of the Florida Panhandle!

Nestled up to the state park and surrounded by water, it is the perfect place for a nature lovers explorations. Boating, restaurants and other diversions are only minutes away, yet many of our guests never leave Barrier Dunes.

Play tennis, swim in the pools, sunbath on the beach while watching the ever changing scenes, fish, crab, stir up a card game or read till your hearts content.

Pet lovers are overjoyed at being able to bring along fido, especially those who like to make an extended stay with us.

We know what it is like not to have what you need when you're on vacation! We try and provide as many of these extras a possible so you are focused on your vacation, family and fun and not on the basics! We encourage you to catch your own dinner of scallops, crabs or fish and bring along some marshmallows and enjoy s'mores around the beach bonfire or roast hot dogs for dinner!

Our goal is to make your stay as good as it gets. To make room for the pooch in your car, we provide every basic essential we can think of (see details on site), but we don't stop there. Imagine a kitchen that is stocked w/spices, crock pot, & crab pot. Picture yourself not having to pack the car with beach chairs, the boogie board and beach toys. If you're bringing a younger beach goer...No need to pack the pack and play or high chair! Enjoy a grill on the gulf view deck.

Don't forget your dog(s)...Cape San Blas beaches are pet-friendly and so are all of our rentals! Large dogs are not a problem!

Don't wait to reserve: we offer 5 gulf view vacation rentals, all in barrier dunes on Cape San Blas!

** WINNER OF BEST LODGING on the Forgotten Coast by the Port St. Joe Star! **

See additional listings 715580, 715581, 715574, 715577, 715576, 715578, 715575 and 2452040.

Property manager

Devi Leonard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted only outside on decks.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,216 square feet

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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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $125 pet fee for 1 dog and $60 for 2nd

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very family friendly community and beach!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Saint Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pepto-Bistro Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras located?

This family-friendly Port St. Joe vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Port St. Joe Beach and Pig Island are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Turtle Tracks Gulf View End Unit * 90 Steps to Beach * Many extras Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Relaxing Trip

Turtle Tracks was a perfect place for us. It was clean and had all the amenities we need. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Cape San Blas

Wonderful vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Fantastic vacation!

The property is great! Will go back. The owner was great and very helpful!!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriste H.

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

Great Relaxing Stay!

Our first time in the area and we will definitely be back. Location is great, literally a 60 second walk to the beautiful beach. Townhome is well equipped with everything for a beach day. We took our groceries with us and didn’t have to leave the property for anything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great time at a great beach

Overall the property was as described. Literally 2 min walk to the beach and one of the best spots in the cove. This was like a home away from home with all the amenities needed to enjoy our time. I really appreciated having the beach chairs, cart, umbrella, etc available. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

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

Vacation 2024

It was comfortable and worked well for our needs. I
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fall break

Nice place close to beach that welcomes dogs. We return to this property owners units annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Wonderful!

Great for small family, excellent location and proximity to the beach with ease of access to local markets and places to eat. The place is fully equipped to accommodate a home away from home at the beach experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Property

Property was clean upon check in. Great views from the balconies/decks. Property was well supplied. Quick walk to beach. Probably closer than staying in a high rise beachfront and walking to beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Summer Ender

Absolutely loved it! Nice area, and wonderful accommodations that didn't break the bank. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

NA

5 stars on all
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Great dog friendly townhome

We enjoyed the townhome. It was comfortable and spacious. I appreciate the communication with the owner and the welcoming of our dog. There were things in the cupboard like spices and non stick spray and detergent left for us. That was nice. The downfall of the unit is the two sets of 14 steps. It didn’t occur to me how many times I’d be using those daily. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Excellent vacation!!

My family and I had the most wonderful time at Cape San Blas. The unit we stayed in was immaculate. The unit was fully stocked with everything we needed, from cooking utensils, linens, to beach gear. What a pleasure it was to arrive and have everything we needed for this trip including beds made, fresh towels and a guest information book that told us everything we needed to know during our stay! Excellent service!! Will definitely return for our next vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Decatur, Georgia

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

Wonderful Place at the Beach

My wife and I (and our fur child) thoroughly enjoyed our week at Turtle Tracks at Barrier Dunes in Cape San Blas. The unit was well-equipped with everything we needed, from good WiFi to kitchen utensils to beach chairs, etc. We really like the Barrier Dunes community. The beds were comfortable. The place was clean on arrival. We had a couple of minor quick maintenance issues, and Devi and her people were prompt in helping us. We grilled out on our deck a couple times, and, conveniently, there was an extra propane tank at the unit, when we needed it. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy beach vacation

Comfortable townhome a few minutes walk from the beach. The community is cute and has two pools and a nice playground. Very kid and dog friendly. The kitchen has what we needed for a 5 day stay. We loved being able to walk to the beach. The house had all the beach items we needed - chairs, cart. We brought our own umbrella and toys. The place was big enough for a group and more than we needed for a family of 3. Large master bedroom with king bed and smaller bedroom with a queen on a separate floor. My only complaint is that the place could have been cleaner. The pots, pans, and silverware were dirty. This may have been because previous guests didn’t clean them thoroughly. We ran everything through the dishwasher and it was fine. Hopefully this was a one time issue, because we have no other complaints and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa C.

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

Great location

It takes two minutes from the unit to put your feet in the white sand. The water was that amazing crystal clear emerald green. The unit itself had everything we needed and Wendy was fantastic in communicating and answering questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rena N.

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

August 2020

We really enjoyed our stay! The unit was clean, well stocked and close to the beach. The manager was very helpful and gave very detailed instructions. We loved that fur babies were welcomed and enjoyed watching them. We will come back again and bring our fur baby!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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

Great place to stay

We have stayed at Turtle Tracks twice now. Both times have been wonderful. The manager, Wendy, is very nice and easy to work with. We will definitely be staying at Barrier Dunes again. Thanks Wendy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Wasn't V.

Beautiful location!

This condo was in a great neighborhood and was very convenient to the beach. It was very clean and had all the amenities we could have asked for!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful rental unit close to beach

I love this place and come back year after year. There's nothing like a Cape San Blas vacation to re-charge. My pup loves it too. Wendy is a great manager and every single detail is covered. No worries. Pleasant stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wasn't V.

I just loved this property! We had a fabulous time! I especially liked being so close to the beach.

I just loved this property! There was plenty of room for my husband and I, + 3 kids. We had a fabulous time! I especially liked being so close to the beach. I loved the decor, very beachy and comfortable, and the condo was immaculate! We had some great meals, and did not need for anything in the kitchen. There was everything for cooking you could possibly think of, even spices! It was really nice not having to pack all the essentials. The beds and living room furniture was very comfortable. I have a bad back, so the bed is very important! We had some great times out on the beach, uncrowded and quiet, and the bonfires at night while watching the sunset were fantastic! My husband and kids also loved surf fishing every day! One day we rented a boat and went exploring on the end of the cape in St Joe State Park. The kids were finding all kinds of creatures! They had a blast! Once again we made some awesome family memories that will last for a lifetime! Thank you so much Wendy, we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wasn't V.

Amazing Trip!

I couldn't have asked for a better experience at the Cape Escape. When we arrived everything was clean and every detail was thought of- paper towels, a full spice rack, sandwich bags, saran wrap, even "pet towels" for wet sandy dogs! I was so impressed by the amenities, there was even a closet full of beach toys, umbrella, beach chairs, etc., saving you lots of $$$ on things you wouldn't use after your trip. Wendy, the manager, was incredible. She is professional and friendly, always picked up the phone and promptly responded to texts and emails. The neighborhood is gated and felt very safe, with kids riding around on bikes and people walking their dogs, everyone I encountered was very friendly. The condo was just a short walk to the beach, maybe 30 seconds which is SO nice when you're carrying beach chairs etc.. You can see the ocean from the master bedroom deck. The beach is BEAUTIFUL. White sand, clear water, no crowds, not overdeveloped. We saw dolphins while sitting on the beach! You don't get that in Destin or Panama City or any of the other nearby popular beaches. Dogs are welcome on the beach and most places. This is really a special place, will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

Barrier dunes is the best.

Had a ball. Super clean. Nice space. Huge washer and dryer. A few other perks like dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, plastic bags and dog amenities. Thanks so much! Back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie m.

Can't wait to come back again. The condo was perfect and the beach beautiful!

We had a GREAT time and didn’t want to come back home. I forgot to write in the book. The condo was perfect and the beach was beautiful and relaxing. We met a man who taught us about salt water fishing and even gave us a rod and reel. We had good seafood at the Indian Pass Raw Bar and then again at Papa Joe’s Oyster Bar in Apalachicola. We can’t wait to come back again! Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Absolutely LOVED it.

We absolutely loved it Wendy! You will be hearing from us again but for a longer stay. Thank you for all the great info and communicating so well. It meant a lot to us.