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Dog Heaven · Pet-Friendly Beach·Pools & Pickleball

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A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a residential area with multiple buildings.
A beach resort with a swimming pool, beach umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, two patterned chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a dining area with white chairs.
A residential street with a sign for Barrier Dunes.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

Dog Heaven · Pet-Friendly Beach·Pools & Pickleball

Take a Paws was made for the whole family — including the four-legged members. This dog-friendly two-bedroom townhome in the gated Barrier Dunes community is a one-minute walk from the beach, with Gulf views from the master suite sunset deck, a large screened porch with ceiling fan and dining set for bug-free outdoor living, a soaking tub in the king suite, and a few details you won't find anywhere else in the collection: a 65-inch Smart TV in the living room and a whole-house water filtration system so every tap in the home delivers pure, great-tasting water. It's called Take a Paws for a reason — this is the kind of place where you actually stop, breathe, and settle in.

🐾 Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs to one of Florida's most beautiful beaches
🌊 One-minute walk to the beach in the gated Barrier Dunes community
🌅 King master suite with private Gulf-view sunset deck
📺 65-inch Smart TV in the living room — the largest in the portfolio
💧 Whole-house water filtration system + under-sink filter — pure water from every tap
🪲 Large screened porch with ceiling fan and outdoor dining — Gulf air, no bugs
🛁 King master suite with soaking tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity & walk-in closet
🐕 Water hose at the carport for sandy paws after every beach trip
🏊 Access to gulf-front and interior community pools in Barrier Dunes
🎾 Tennis and pickleball courts + freshwater ponds with dock nearby
🚗 2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet
🏄 Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels included
💳 $35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
🌐 High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in every room
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
👶 Pack 'n Play and high chair available
🔒 Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

Take a Paws is the Cape San Blas trip you've been putting off because you couldn't figure out what to do with the dog. The answer is here: bring them. Cape San Blas's beach is one of the most dog-welcoming stretches of Gulf Coast sand in Florida, the water hose at the carport handles sandy paws after every outing, and Take a Paws itself is designed for the kind of relaxed, unhurried vacation that works equally well on two legs or four. Mornings start with the screened porch — ceiling fan turning, pure filtered water in the coffee maker, the Gulf breeze doing its thing without a single mosquito. The beach is a minute away once everyone's ready. Afternoons drift between the surf, the community pools, and the living room's 65-inch screen on a rainy afternoon. Evenings belong to the master suite deck, watching the Gulf turn gold and rose at sunset — soaking tub waiting inside, the day fully and completely done. Take a paws. You've earned it.

The main level is open and welcoming — fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, and a generous living room with sleeper sofa and 65-inch Smart TV, all opening onto the large screened porch with ceiling fan, dining set, and gas grill. The queen guest bedroom with its own private balcony and full bath is conveniently on this level.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (second floor) — private Gulf-view sunset deck, soaking tub, separate shower, double-sink vanity, walk-in closet, Smart TV — full-size washer and dryer in laundry room on this level

Queen Guest Bedroom (main floor) — private balcony, full bath, Smart TV — serene and comfortable

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa and 65-inch Smart TV for additional guests

Kitchen & Living
Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, and all cookware for the week. Whole-house water filtration system plus under-sink filter ensures pure great-tasting water from every tap. Family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C throughout.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large screened porch with ceiling fan, dining table, and gas grill — the signature feature for comfortable bug-free outdoor living. Private Gulf-view sunset deck off the master suite. Enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose for sandy paws, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, and cooler ready to go.

Guest Access
Full private use of both floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — gulf-front pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, freshwater ponds with dock, community playground, and private beach boardwalk access — all included for guests.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and a 3-minute drive from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Relaxing Beach Vacation

We had a great time relaxing at the beach for the week. The townhouse was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was excellent. Can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024