Title: Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35675000/35674987/49fed320.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35675000/35674987/1cd2377a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35675000/35674987/0d66110c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35675000/35674987/e9ee3470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35675000/35674987/5ec13967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cape Escape II is nestled in beautiful Barrier Dunes, a gated community just steps from St. Joseph State Park and the Gulf of Mexico. This beachfront retreat offers a fully equipped kitchen, gas grill on the back deck, and private decks off each bedroom. Enjoy 2 pools - one gulf front and another heated for four months of the year - as well as lighted tennis courts and three freshwater fishing ponds. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61377 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart Welcome to beautiful Cape San Blas FL, located along Florida's Forgotten Coast in the Florida Panhandle--50 miles SE of Panama City between Port St. Joe & St. George Island and Apalachicola. Cape Escape II is an end unit, located directly on a fresh water fishing pond (can fish or feed the turtles FROM the back deck), & it's just 200 steps to the beach! It has a King & Queen Bedroom both have en-suite full bathrooms & private decks. There is an additional half bath on the main floor & queen sleeper sofa in den. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, and there is a gas grill on the back deck. (we even thought of a backup gas tank in case the gas runs out). Cape Escape II is in beautiful, gated Barrier Dunes which is just steps from the entrance to St. Joseph State Park & its large variety of wildlife, Hiking, Biking, and over 16,000 acres of awesome 'Beachfront' wilderness surrounded on 3 sides by the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joe Bay. We provide everything from beach chairs and linens to Wifi, right down to the little things like laundry detergent, trash bags and dish soap to make your packing easy and your stay relaxing! Barrier Dunes has 2 pools (1 is gulf front & 2nd is heated 4 mo. a year), lighted tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, playground, pet stations, boat parking, boat washing area, and boardwalks throughout! In the evening, sit on your deck and take in the awesome beauty of a moonlit night & stars larger & in more abundance than you've ever seen. No city lights or commercialism on the Cape! You will always enjoy a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere in Barrier Dunes & on the Cape San Blas pet-friendly beaches--even during spring break/summer! Regardless of the season, this is just the place to enjoy life and each other! Come enjoy our pristine, coastal paradise! \*\* VOTED BEST LODGING ON THE FORGOTTEN COAST by the Port St. Joe Star \*\* ## Property amenities ### 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 - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - 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 - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Only allowed on deck with doors and windows closed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing 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: 1,377 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105660000/105659400/105659307/370ad64f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heated Pool, Playground & Pickleball! 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.74791%2C-85.39764&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k-KYCx97h-iF0BwrFpIf7QXeFdo=) Port Saint Joe, FL #### What's nearby - T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km - Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 12.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬18 min drive - ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive - ‪Peachy’s - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cape Escape II End Unit on Lake & just 200 steps to beach w/ Beach chairs/cart located? > This family-friendly Cape San Blas vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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