Title: Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=147606&destination=Port+St.+Joe%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=112974664&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Escape \~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog ## Photo gallery for Great Escape \~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog ![Outdoor dining - Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112974700/112974664/cfa1fcab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112974700/112974664/adb3097e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112974700/112974664/3757ed4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112974700/112974664/f6d37def.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog (Port St. Joe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112974700/112974664/594dec0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Great Escape \~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Great Escape \~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog Welcome to Great Escape Beachfront Getaway from FunGetawayRentals! 🌞 Great Escape is the perfect retreat for a small family or group of friends looking to spend quality time together at the beach. This charming Gulf-front home offers breathtaking views, direct beach access, and a cozy, just-right size for your group. Situated directly on the beach, Great Escape is conveniently close to Cape San Blas favorites like Weber’s Donuts and St. Joe Shrimp Company. Whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or savor quiet moments with your loved ones, this is the ultimate destination. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![House, Ocean View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122420000/122415800/122415775/11725fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Beach House - 6 Pack by PHG Port St. Joe - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=122415775&PinnedHotelID=122415775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142900/119142876/080bba5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Ocean: Beach House w/ Pool in Port St Joe! 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Late check-out fee is $50/hour after 10:00am If anything is broken or lost, please let us know asap so we can replace it for the next guest ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: A maximum of 2 dogs allowed per booking with a one ### 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 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 first aid kit 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6c8efx ## About the area Located in Cape San Blas, this vacation home is on the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-St-Joe.dx147606) [View more Vacation homes in Port St. Joe](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-St-Joe-Private-Vacation-Homes.d147606-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.70380%2C-85.38045&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2QD8C0DeZofobZHwCLcUDewZcIo=) Port St. Joe, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sunset through the sea oats at Cape San Blas, Florida. Beautiful beaches, very quite; a perfect place to come and relax. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383251/318ef2b1-1645-46bf-9a77-191523566345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![The sand is so white it almost looks like fresh powder. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/147606/553e2cd5-c6d8-41d1-8f8e-885944c24999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - ![Cape San Blas Lighthouse - Florida, USA; Shutterstock ID 691440337; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622207644939/15be828b-87de-42bf-983e-d2ffeaac1c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape San Blas Lighthouse 5 min drive \- 6.6 km - ![Palm tree and grasses blowing in the wind along a wild stretch of beach near Port St. Joe, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749237/495388dd-6cfb-498e-8aab-dd43bf7596f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saint Joe Beach 31 min drive \- 45.5 km - ![Port St Joe is a small Town in the Florida Panhandle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653527/0ec6f141-e814-4127-a0f9-f0b87b42670e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mexico Beach 36 min drive \- 52.8 km ### Restaurants - Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay 14 min drive - LongBill’s on Cape San Blas 4 min drive - Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream 3 min walk - Scallop Republic 8 min drive - The Cape Trading Post 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog? ### What time is check-out at Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog? ### Where is Great Escape ~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Escape \~ Oceanfront | Private Boardwalk| Dog Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey B. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! My husband and I loved our stay here for our anniversary. The location is perfect and we loved having our own private access to the beach. The house has everything you can think to make your vacation awesome including binoculars for dolphin spotting and tons of books for beach reading! We can’t wait to come back! ##### Stacey B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eli J. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family and I had a great stay at great escape. The house was nice (well stocked with everything you will inevitably forget) and the location was perfect! On our last full day we had a new turtle nest right at the end of the houses boardwalk, my kids thought it was super cool. The host was great with responding to my silly questions and overall a great experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aa6f1c46-1038-4ebb-8340-21304d65369a-1754673735965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eli J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon & Kelly S. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay This place was set up very well! Loved all the extra perks! We always take extra stuff with us when staying at places. This places provided extra toilet paper, garbage bags, beach towels etc. It was a nice touch, we also loved the Nespresso Machine….we will be purchasing one for our home! The location was great! Quick walk to the trading post and also the sea food place right next door!! Can’t get any closer to the beach and a quick drive to the bay! I love to paddle board and was able to paddle on the gulf and take a 2 min drive to the bay! Sunsets were gorgeous! They even had a nice bed for the doggies! We had a great time at the Cape and loved our stay! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/31cc313f-d1fe-4a90-a960-f9c6f692e177-1752026288723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5be45f9f-c629-4486-91a1-0d4e68491de9-1752026288660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f5f80856-b357-4e6c-b0f9-7ec56480e35a-1752026287698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e32a04a-5bf4-4cb7-a252-9974252755df-1752026288113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brandon & Kelly S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer R. Jul 21, 2025 ##### Summer R. 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