Overlooking the sunrises over the Bay and sunsets over the Gulf, this BEACHFRONT townhome offers a spacious living area with a large screened-in porch. A fully stocked kitchen has great views of the bay and is perfect for cooking up a storm while you enjoy your private balcony or sundeck with stunning Gulf views.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71512 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl
This great BEACHFRONT townhome is adequately named. Beautiful views of the sunrises over the Bay and sunsets over the Gulf. The main level is your living area with a large screened in porch. The spacious living area has comfortable furniture including a TV, DVD and radio. A large dining room table in the dining area with breakfast bar for the kids. The kitchen has a great view of the bay and is nicely stocked with all the amenities of home. A half bath is also located on this floor.
The top level is the master bedroom suite with a king bed, private bathroom, TV, and open deck. You can see and hear the gulf from the king size bed. A sundeck steps off this bedroom with one of the best views of the Gulf of Mexico. The second bedroom has a duo bunk (double on bottom and twin on top) and TV. The Bay side bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and a small balcony with a great view of the bay. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom in the hallway.
You can't get any closer to the water than this beauty.
**Pet friendly, max quantity and type required; additional fees apply**
**Beach Access for the complex can be limited due to tides, erosion, and inclement weather. Please understand we cannot predict if or when this may impact the complex or an individual reservation.**
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates* Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival and departure dates (must follow the property's turnover day, if applicable). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. Please contact us with your questions or to further assist!
**NOTICE: There will be a beach renourishment project ongoing near or around this property starting in December 2025 and estimated to conclude by May 2026. During the time of active work at or near the property, access to the beach will be limited and/or not allowed, heavy machinery will be in use, and bright lights on the beach. Please contact our office for specific questions**
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 private bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
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
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating 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)
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
Check In: 4 - 5:30pm ET
Check Out: 10am ET
Smoking: Not Permitted
Minimum Rental Age: 25
Pets: Not Permitted, Unless Specified In Listing (pet fee between $100 - $300 will apply per pet, inquire before booking for specific property details
Communication: All check-in information along with property and area information is provided in our online Guest Portal.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located in Port St. Joe, 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. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Port St. Joe travel guide
Is Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl located?
This Port St. Joe vacation home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port St. Joe Beach and Pig Island. William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Salinas Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Gulf Front, Screen Porch, On Top Of The Water ~ The Hidden Pearl Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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.
The views were incredible from all levels. The second bedroom view was of the bay. Very clean and nice beachy decor. We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is right over the water and we liked to sit on the screened deck or upstaiirs deck and enjoy the sights and sound of the waves
Great location. Loved our stay. No beach in front but Long Beach to the left. Walking path all the way along the cape. Couple suggestions, salt/pepper, oven mit(s), hand soap, throw blankets, would be pluses. Otherwise, great place…old school town, no commercialism on the cape just a couple trading posts..Beautiful sunsets . Waves crashing in front all night long…loved it. Thanks for sharing.
This was an absolutely beautiful location. The condo was clean and comfortable. It did not have a hairdryer. You have the sunset from one deck and the sunrise from another. The beach has been Washed out, so the condo pretty much sits on the water. Standing on the east facing deck, all you see is water. You almost get that feeling you're on a boat.
We had our two dogs with us. Port Saint Joe is very dog friendly. We were able to take them out to dinner with us every night. My only complaint is the Animal fee was very exorbitant. I was not notified of this, until someone called me the day before our check-in.
Every year, we have visited Cape San for over 50 years, July trips are to celebrate my mom’s birthday- 88 this year! The Hidden Pearl is very close to gul, but supported by rocks and the beaches are on side are fun. The views are gorgeous, the water very clear, and we had better weather than predicted.
An extra sofa in big living room instead of chairs would be more comfortable and could accommodate a group of seven or eight, Bathrooms are small, but outside shower is great. Decks are very nice. We watched beautiful sunrises and sunsets all week,
This place was different, but so lovely. Extra cookware would be nice. Beds are comfortable in both rooms facing water’ Those rooms have big closets. Middle room would be more attractive and comfortable with regular bed. It’s the smallest bedroom plus has no window or closet. People could still sleep on sofas or a sleeper sofa to accommodate up to eight people, It would be more attractive and comfortable We had a great vacation, enjoyed fun in the sun, swimming, neighbors, watching fishermen and women, building sandcastles and collecting shells, Visiting park and going to town for a seafood dinner, visiting little shops was very convenient from this location. Pets friendly was a big bonus. Thanks for a fun family holiday.
Overall, a very good stay. King mattress could be replaced. Living room furniture could also be updated to be more comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped with only thing missing was a plastic pancake turner for nonstick cookware.Unit was very clean upon arrival. Gulf waters were literally right below your feet. Had one issue with the lock (battery) and host was very responsive.
Wonderful view with the Gulf literally right in front of the house.
Don K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michelle P.
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Bug on bed when we got there.Sheetrock mud that had patched sev we ral areas. Front if refrigerator was awful scratched, stove knobs all paint was wore off. Sliding door i. Master bedroom was really hard to close, gutter right outside Sliding door leaked in the seam, dripped all night.
Michelle P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Holly T.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Communication
Dangerous beach access
This place has very limited besch access and what beach is there has metal bars and jagged wood in the water that you can't see until low tide.
Holly T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Katrina L.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The pictures are old
The steps in photos are no longer there, no beach beside because water is to far up along stumps and such in water. Also they only give you 1 trash bag for your stay, as for other places we have stayed there usually have spices such as salt and pepper, nothing like that here
Katrina L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Susan L.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Unique property in the water.
As Cape San Blas veterans we were aware of the erosion in this area and the position of the complex virtually in the water. This made for exciting wave crashing upper and lower porch time which we enjoyed. We were unsure of the beach access before arrival, but it was even more limited that we imagined, with some dilapidated houses to one side due to storm damage. We went to the public access miles down the cape each day to walk and sit at beach, which worked fine and was pretty. Do not expect to access a classic Gulf Coast beach from this unit if that's your interest.
Susan L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
mary s.
May 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The beach has been washed away from the condo
The beach has been washed away from the condo. It was an enjoyable stay other than no beach. Period
This is a clean property, right on the beach, with great views and sunsets. Dolphins and pelicans were spotted often. The living room couch is comfy but the 2 blue chairs in the living room are not. Beds were very good. We would go back.
The unit was very clean and updated. The beds were so comfortable and everything was functional. You can’t beat the location. You walk right out to the ocean and watch the sunset or look out the front of the property and watch the sunrise through the trees over the bay. I will defiantly be coming back.
Beautiful location, newly remodeled townhouse, all amenities available
Great place. Hidden gem is the trading post justdown tbe road. They have everything to keep you on the beach,and better prices than in town.
Love our stay
Gary L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Janet T.
Jan 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
ocean view
The view of the ocean was great. There needs to be more basic amenities(no salt and pepper).
The unit is newly renovated and just beautiful. So close to the water. Had a terrific time!
Julie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Linda M.
Sep 3, 2018
Don't Believe the Photos! - No Beach on Property! - Bait and switch!
The number one reason we chose this property at Cape San Blas was for the close proximity and easy access to the beach when hauling beach gear. The line in their description, "You can't get any closer to the water than this beauty!" turned out to be a really bad joke. There is no beach in front of this property. Don't believe the outdated photos. The water is all the way to the bulkhead. And, there is no easy access. No stairs to the beach. Facing the water, the house to the right is totally fenced off, so there is no access on that side. On the left side, there is a very steep area of dune that was referred to by management as "treacherous." So, if you can navigate that "access," you are actually using the beach in front of someone else's house. I understand that beachfront properties erode and need to be rebuilt after storms. My only problem is that management knew this a long time ago, at least since February. Not only did they not tell us ahead of time so that we could make an informed decision, Suzanne told us when we got there that someone was supposed to have called us. Their solution was to put us in another of their properties for the same price. The problem with that is it was 165 steps to the beach. So, we had a week at the beach. The beach and water was not as nice where they put us, and we did not have easy access. We did not get what we paid for. They didn't think they owed us a discount. They felt that they put us in a nicer place. But, it is not the property we wanted. Very deceptive.