Title: Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool - 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 Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool Vacation home in Cape San Blas with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70936600/70936573/ec2038dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70936600/70936573/9cc42bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70936600/70936573/3378e981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70936600/70936573/6c9e9995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70936600/70936573/d9b6b8ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Just 115 steps from pristine white-sand beaches, Cape Happy Hours offers a relaxing beach vacation. Enjoy Gulf views and FABULOUS sunset viewing over the pool deck, while savoring quality time with family and pets in this dog-friendly home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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 Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool RENTAL HIGHLIGHTS: :\* On a fresh water pond & across from the beachfront pool. \* Gulf View over the pool deck for FABULOUS sunset viewing \* Water filter in kitchen sink for clean and better tasting water \* Just 115 steps to the beautiful, family & pet-friendly beaches \* End unit\* 2BR/2BA and Queen Sleeper Sofa in Den & Futon in the master bedroom. \* Owners provide:  Beach chairs, beach cart, sand toys, Wifi & everything from laundry detergent to spices (and more) \* Dog-friendly.  Well-behaved dogs (including big dogs) are welcome in the home & on the beach \* STELLAR Service Cape Happy Hours is just 115 steps to 1 of the prettiest white sand beaches in the world.  You will find it well-stocked and well-maintained & ready for you & your family to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation on the Cape San Blas pristine white-sand beaches. The last of the 'old Florida' beaches. No crowds – no high rises. It is bright & cheerful with a king bedroom & a queen bedroom & 2full baths.  It has tile on the main& carpet in both bedrooms.  Enjoy smart TVs in the living room & both bedrooms.  Full kitchen with a dining table that seats 6.  It is an end unit with a window seat for lots of extra light.  There is a large back deck with 2 seating areas and a gas grill to cook your catch of the day.  Both bedrooms also have decks with the king bedroom deck having high boy chairs overlooking the pond & gulf views (and FABULOUS sunsets). There is also a full laundry room complete with detergent that we provide. Outside you will find an enclosed shower and a hose for washing those sandy toes (and paws).  There is also a beach closet containing beach chairs, beach cart, buckets, shovels, a cooler, boogie board, crab net & crab bucket.  Saves a lot of room in your car (and $$).Barrier dunes, our gated community, has 2 pools (1 is beachfront & 1 heated 4 months of the year),  tennis courts, 3 fresh water fishing ponds, a new playground, & pet stations & green space throughout. Bring your dog(s)& enjoy the quiet, unspoiled, dog-friendly beaches of Gulf County. Nestled up to the state park for easy bay access, we are surrounded by water.  It is the perfect place for nature lovers' explorations. boating, restaurants & other diversions are only minutes away, yet many of our guests never leave Barrier Dunes. Play tennis, swim in the pools, sunbathe on the beach while watching the ever-changing scenes, explore St. Joe Bay by kayak, pontoon boat or snorkel, fish, crab, stir up a card game or read till your heart's content. You'll love the white quartz sand that doesn't burn your feet, the sand dunes that give the setting character, & the gentle gulf waves. The fishing is great, the crabbing fun & the activities abound from boating, hiking, beach bonfires, spectacular sunsets (our beaches face west), horseback riding on the beach, and tennis to impromptu socials. All of life becomes casual & fun once you breathe the glorious salt air & let go of what you left behind. Try it & you'll be coming back regularly like most of our guests (see our guest book on our website. 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 hotdogs for dinner! Our goal is to make your vacation 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 with w/spices, crockpot, & crab pot.  \*\*  WINNER OF BEST LODGING on the Forgotten Coast by the Port St. Joe Star! \*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - 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 - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67610000/67601100/67601036/4d03bafd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fall 2025 Rate Drop! 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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 ## 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%7C29.74841%2C-85.39836&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OZngRe8TkYhAsou7x3fVDofP__M=) Port St. Joe, FL #### What's nearby - T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km - William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park - 6 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 - ‬16 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 Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool 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 within 6 mi (10 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Pig Island and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cape Happy Hour on pond w/Gulf View: 115 steps to beach and beachfront pool Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than we expected! The townhouse was perfect! Super clean and decorated nice! Love all the hooks! The beach close has everything you need and not need to take anything from home! The pool was great and the location to everything was wonderful! We will be coming back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina J. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Karina J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noah E. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Noah E. 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