Title: Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. 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 # Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700700/21700691/6c12f8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700700/21700691/f1cf9ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700700/21700691/68810649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700700/21700691/b0ec462d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21700700/21700691/b2383950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123530 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Hot tub - Air conditioning - 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. ### Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! Welcome to 'Gift from the Sea,' a spacious vacation home spanning 3530 sq. ft., where the comfort of the beachfront meets the coziness of home. Enjoy a private heated pool with a waterfall, your own boardwalk leading to the beach, and an elegant king suite with views of the Gulf, promising a truly relaxing getaway. THE SPACE \- Unit measures 3530 square feet. \- Living room featuring a curved TV \- Beachfront deck set up for relaxation and dining \- Main dining table seats 8 \- Kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink \- Spacious kitchen island with seating for four \- Kitchen includes a pantry and a wine cooler \- Gas grill provided \- Outdoor shower with privacy enclosure \- Keyless electronic entry LAYOUT 1st Floor: \- Parking for 3 -5 Cars with room for boat parking \- Gas grill \- Private Pool ~ 24 x 12, pool heat is available for an additional fee \- Hot tub \- Enclosed outdoor shower \- Entrance to the house with electronic lock \- Half Bath \- \*Elevator ~ services all floors 2nd Floor: \- Street-side King Bedroom with en suite bath and step-in shower \- Street-side Bedroom with Queen over Queen bunk and access to hall bath \- Hall bath with double vanity and step-in shower \- Gulf-front King Bedroom with access to hall Bath \- Gulf-front King Bedroom with en suite Bath with shower and double vanity, deck access \- Double vanities and step-in shower \- Access to Gulf-front deck 3rd Floor: \- Main living level and Laundry facilities \- Living Room with a curved TV \- Access to beachfront deck equipped for relaxing and dining \- Dining for 8 at the main table \- Gourmet Kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and Farmhouse sink \- Large center island that seats 4 \- Pantry \- Wine cooler \- Half Bath 4th Floor \- Grand King Primary Suite with sitting area, Desk, walk-in closet, and private Gulf-front deck, Grand Primary en suite bath with double vanities and step-in shower and pedestal soaking tub This Home Accommodates 12. Bed Count: 4 King, 1 Queen/Queen Bunk Gift from the Sea has easy access to the 8-mile Logger Head Walk/Bike Path. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE \- A strict minimum age requirement for renters is enforced. \- Elevator service may be slower because of the remote beach location. \- We will address any elevator issues as quickly as local service providers can manage. \- Your reservation includes $400 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival. \- Renters must be at least 25 years old. \- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed. \- This is a non-smoking property. This home does not allow pets. Pool heat can be arranged for an additional fee (please note that pool heat will only raise the water temperature 10 degrees above the outside temperature). No events are allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or that require a chaperone. We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit for renters. \*The elevator is residential grade and may occasionally experience disruptions. Our staff will do all we can to repair any issues and get the elevator functional again. However, if an elevator repair tech/Company is needed repair times can extend several days due to our remote location. If you have someone in your party with mobility issues please plan accordingly as this amenity cannot be guaranteed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina ### 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 - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,530 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27010000/27007000/27006993/7c770232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Conchs: Large Beachfront Home, Private Pool, Sleeps 18, Pet Friendly Cape San Blas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=27006993&PinnedHotelID=27006993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91253900/91253841/f9aba4f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. Somewhere: Beachfront North Cape Home- Private Pool, 4 Designer Finishes! 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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 ### Property is also known as 27 ## 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%7C29.71087%2C-85.38318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ud2ptfoFqxXIllRtSRxix4GtB5A=) Cape San Blas, FL #### What's nearby - Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 7.3 km - St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 11 min drive - 9.9 km - Indian Pass Beach - 17 min drive - 22.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬15 min drive - ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬11 min walk - ‪Peachy’s - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool!? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! located? > Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pig Island and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gift From the Sea: Beachfront 5 BR North Cape Home- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool! Reviews 9.4 ### 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 17 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Robert L. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We did a family vacation with siblings had a great time. This was our first time to the Cape it did not disappoint beach and pool were awesome ##### Robert L. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. Sep 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Gift From the Sea! This house was perfect for our family of 4 adults & 3 kids. Great view of the ocean & sunsets were amazing! 4 levels but w/ an elevator, hauling our stuff up and down was super easy. The pool was nice & refreshing. The kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed the master suite...it was the entire 4th floor, therefore very private. We love the Cape...weather was perfect and the conditions of the ocean were very nice all week...yellow flag, but could have easily been green! We would definitely recommend this house & would rent again! Thank you for a great stay! ##### Kim D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly H. Oct 5, 2021 #### Beautiful house and location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My immediate and extended family stayed at this gorgeous house this past July, and we all loved it! It is beautifully decorated, spacious, and right on the beach with private beach access! The private pool came in handy too for the times that the kids preferred that to the ocean. The view is incredible, and we would hands down recommend this house to anyone. We are hoping to go back to the Cape soon and will definitely stay here! ##### Molly H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela W. Sep 6, 2021 #### First trip to the Cape Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gift from the Sea didn't disappoint with room for the entire family. The elevator was a nice addition, as we are senior adults and not use to stairs. The pool and furniture made it enjoyable to relax and enjoy the sun. ##### Pamela W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. Aug 22, 2021 #### Beautiful Home on a beautiful beach... Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was very impressed with the home and the quality of the furnishings. It was a beautiful home. The one thing that I felt was not quality was the washer and dryer. Especially the clothes dryer. It was rusty and it was extremely beat up looking.. and didn’t work that well. Other then that.. the house was great. I do have a few suggestions though. They could use a few more hooks in the bathrooms.. maybe over the door hooks or something. And some extra towels would have been nice as well. If we flew to get here.. we would not have been able to bring our own towels. I feel that should definitely be included. I’ve had included in all the rentals I’ve ever rented in, all over the country. The house was beautiful though. However, it was not super clean when we arrived. Most of it was.. but a few areas were not. But all in all.. we overlooked that, tidied up where it needed it, and had a great time. I am a bug hater (especially spiders) and was so happy to say.. I never saw a single bug in the house! :). The beach was really nice! It was great to just walk right down on the private walkway. (Although... I did wish the shrubs were not growing over the gate and walkway... I did not like reaching into the shrubbery to have to open the gate. But still.. the house was lovely. My gripes are just minor. I did however have one large gripe... about the road getting to the house. It had a section that was sand... and it was awful! We drove a large passenger van that had a rough time getting through. It was so odd that they had part of the road missing and just had folks struggle through the sand. If I lived there, I would find that unacceptable. ##### Christine M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David .. Jul 6, 2021 #### Gift From the Sea Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was awesome. The view from the house and the beach were fantastic. We did have some issues. The elevator was not working due to a storm before our stay. We were told about this a few days before our stay. One night, a smoke alarm radon only went off several times during the night. There was no fire. The dryer would work sometimes and the not work for awhile. The jets on the NW side of the jacuzzi did not work. We had to rescue a rodent of some type from the swimming pool. None of these issues were detrimental to our stay but thought they should be mentioned. ##### David .. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Vickie R., Nashville, TN Jun 28, 2021 #### Beach Life! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience at Gift from the Sea was a success and would definitely consider renting again! The pictures shown reflect the fabulous layout of this four level beach front home. There are several stores and restaurants that offer immediate necessities and great food. ##### Vickie R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krissy R. May 24, 2021 #### It truly is a Gift! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is laid out beautifully and well maintained. We loved having the private pool for the kids especially since it was a red flag all week. We are already booked to return next year. ##### Krissy R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh H. Apr 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Memories from the Forgotten Coast A Taste of Heaven is a great house! Beautifully landscaped, Weber gas grill, hot tub, a closet full of beach toys/chairs, and plenty of seating and chaises for sun or shade on a lovely terrace around the pool are special additions to this property. The elevator made unloading and packing a breeze but it was also essential to on person in our group...4 couples. The kitchen is as well equipped as you could ask for. Since there are limited restaurants that was a real plus. Long Bill’s, about two miles toward the end of the peninsula is a fun lunch spot. We bought fresh seafood at the little seafood market on the corner just before you get to Haven Dr. The living area accommodated all 8 of us or easily divided for smaller, more intimate conversations. The white furniture was comfortable and clean. There were a couple of hiccups. Mon night one of the fire alarms went off for about five minutes and then began again for 20 minutes at 4:00 am. The management company returned our call and said they would handle it but couldn’t tell or notify us via text when someone would be there. A nice “dock and deck” man appeared later in the day. He said he didn’t know anything about the alarms but he took a couple from the house and said someone would bring them back. They were never returned. The AC required comforters at night in the front bedrooms. There was no air flow in the back bedrooms and the fan didn’t work. Fortunately the nights were cool and we slept with the windows open and without cover. Again the house, pool area and beach access are all great. There are a couple of details that would make it A+. There are no coat hangers in any of the closets. An unexpected trip to the Dollar Store in Port St Joe remedied that. As pointed out in the instructions, there is a small bath towel, hand towel and washcloth for each person. This is a special house but minimal bath towels were definitely a negative. We brought own extra bath towels along with Dove, Bounty, Tide, Dawn, etc. and beach towels. If you need anything, a “quick” trip to the store is 30 minutes both ways, so arrived prepared. ##### Leigh H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie K. Apr 20, 2021 #### Quiet and Relaxing Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very happy with this rental property and the services from the management group. We were very pleased with the house; it was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked as well!The management group answered our questions promptly and fixed an issue we had with the hot tub the next day like they said. The location was perfect for us. We wanted to get away to a place that was quiet, slow-paced, and relaxing... this was it! ##### Natalie K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Alyssa S., Mattawan, Michigan Apr 12, 2021 #### Beautiful house on the beach with too many maintenance issues Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is beautiful and the location on the beach is amazing. The gated community it is in is great for privacy and is great for families with children as there are not many cars driving around. The elevator came in very handy especially unloading luggage and groceries. Unfortunately, we experienced many maintenance issues with the house. It is advertised in the title as having a hot tub, however when we arrived the hot tub was not filled with water and was extremely dirty. I was never notified the hot tub was not working. I called maintenance and they stated they would send a pool service person out the next day, we never saw a service person all day so I called again and at that time they told the hot tub needed a new part which would not have been in until after our stay. I don’t think the pool heat was working at all during our stay, we were made aware it would shut off if the outside temperature went below 50 degrees which it did get to the first two nights. We were told the pool should rise to 10 degrees warmer than outside temperature, however when the temperature was 70 the pool never felt 80. Also - the dryer did not function correctly during our stay, a maintenance man arrived to look at it, he said it was fixed, however when we turned it on it would run for 5 minutes and then shut off. With a toddler I specifically booked a rental with a washer and dryer in the event we went through too many clothes! They did offer a decent refund for the issues, but it was disappointing not to have the amenities I was looking for. Overall the rental is a beautiful house, in a beautiful location, but I may choose a different rental company next time. This was our first time at Cape San Blas, we will be back for many years to come!! Perfect Pandemic Vacation! ##### Alyssa S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret V., Asheville Mar 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway My husband, our two children and three grands had a lovely week at Calypso. The house was well appointed and comfortable. We cooked our meals and the kitchen was well equipped. We have no complaints! Loved our time and would go back! ##### Margaret V. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn S. Aug 15, 2020 #### Great weather, Great Views, Great House Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cape San Blas was a blast. We were looking for a place of solitude, rest, and relaxation. We found it at Gift from the Sea. Great location. House was amazing. The only issue was the freezer not freezing. Cape and Coast resolved the issue and even delivered ice while it was down. Look forward to coming back. ##### Shawn S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Retha M. Jun 27, 2020 #### Fabulous Family Vacation! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything here was perfect. The location of the beach house was close to several restaurants and Port St. Joe. Beach Planet was a great place to shop for souvenirs. Coneheads 8020 was just down the street and the food was excellent. We had a shrimp low boil one night from St. Joe’s Shrimp Co. They prepared an excellent meal and we enjoyed it at our beach house. We went to Port St. Joe for several wonderful dining experiences. Ronnie B’s Steak and Seafood and Krazyfish Grille were delicious as well as Indian Pass Raw Bar. We all enjoyed shopping at Blue Water Outriggers in Port St. Joe and several really unique boutiques for the ladies. The guys went tripletail fishing with Capt. Carl Sheline and had a wonderful experience, catching well over 50 lbs. of filleted tripletail which were delicious when prepared. We rented 5 bikes from VayK Gear and the kids loved exploring. The local ice cream shop was a huge hit! The beach home we rented was perfect for our family of 12 and it even included an elevator which was wonderful! We had a small inground pool where we congregated in the afternoons and at night and also enjoyed the hot tub. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the pots, pans, etc. we needed to prepare our meals. In all, it was one of the most relaxed and comfortable vacations we have had. Thank you so much! ##### Retha M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jun 20, 2020 #### Beach Week Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Real Good! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kary E. E. May 23, 2020 #### AMAZING HOME ON THE BEACH Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family spent a week at "Gift from the Sea" and it was a fantastic week. The house is absolutely gorgeous. The private beach access, fabulous pool deck, stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture are just a few of the incredible aspects of the house. The layout of the house is ideal and keeps bedrooms off of the main living/kitchen area. Our favorite part was the three beachfront balconies. Cape and Coast was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. ##### Kary E. E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda B. Sep 14, 2019 #### AMAZING home - AMAZING week - AMAZING management Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Photos do not accurately capture this AMAZING home. The decorations, furnishings, spacious layout, pool area...were AMAZING! Well appointed and smartly designed home with stunning views of the Gulf with a gorgeous sunset. The management company was very pleasant and accommodating - thank you for the swift elevator rescue. We hope to return soon! ##### Brenda B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy A. Jul 18, 2019 #### Happy Repeat Customers Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third year to stay at Cape San Blas and the second year at this home. We very much like and enjoy this beautiful home as it fits our needs perfectly, and the proximity to the beach and the large pool area are plusses, as well. This year we had a couple of issues that needed to be addressed by management, and Heather took care of that immediately which we appreciated. In addition, we had a personal issue separate and apart from the home rental that Jordan graciously helped us with. Suffice it to say that it was a great experience again and hope to vacation at this home again next year. ##### Nancy A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri A. Jun 8, 2019 #### Great Property Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another great time on the Cape this year. Gift from the Sea is such an ideal spot to enjoy family, sunsets and balcony meals while listening to the waves break on the shore. Gift from the Sea is highly recommended! ##### Sherri A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 8, 2018 #### Gift From The Sea--truly a gift to our family!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the most memorable week that our entire family has experienced in many years!! Working with Heather Haire to find the PERFECT home for our family, was the beginning of an absolutely perfect vacation!! Gift From The Sea lived up to its name in every way!! Our 3 grown children and their spouses had plenty of space to hang out together, as well as, retreat to for quiet time. The 3 grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the private pool and the close proximity to the beach! The added bonus of the rental equipment was unexpected. We enjoyed the bikes that we selected and the wagon was perfect for all the beach paraphernalia. Finally, the hospitality app made the whole process seamless!! Our questions were answered before we asked them!! Thank you so much for the precious memories!! We will be back!! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri A. Jun 9, 2018 #### Truly a "Gift from the Sea" Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gift from the Sea is absolutely amazing! The location is great; amenities are phenomenal. The pool and hot tub are very clean; staff came twice during the week to clean and maintain the property. The layout of the house couldn't have been any better, especially for our 80 year old mother! The elevator made her mobility around the house so much easier. The property is clean inside and outside and in great shape. The balcony views are breathtaking. The Cape & Coast are a very friendly staff. I would 100% recommend this property, in fact, our family has already booked again for 2019! ##### Sherri A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 24, 2018 #### A lovely house! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and very nice. We enjoyed our stay there very much. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet D. Jan 24, 2018 #### Gift From The Sea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very Satisfied, Our first time on Cape San Blas Really enjoyed this wonderful house. ##### Janet D. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Margaritaville Cottages Orlando with H2O Waterpark by Vstays](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Margaritaville-Cottages-Orlando-By-VStays.h35109061.Hotel-Information) > > [Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-Largo-Hotels-Playa-Largo-Resort-Spa.h11919055.Hotel-Information) > > [Westgate Vacation Villas Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Westgate-Vacation-Villas-Resort.h98920.Hotel-Information) > > [Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa-Hotels-Seminole-Hard-Rock-Hotel-Casino-Tampa.h1044188.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise Palms Resort Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Paradise-Palms-Resort-Orlando.h9013245.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Hills Resort by Global Resort Homes](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Windsor-Hills-Resort-By-Global-Resort-Homes.h2348246.Hotel-Information) > > [The Suites at Magic Tree](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-The-Suites-At-Magic-Tree.h3924.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Resort Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Orlando.h24054711.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Inn & Suites By the Parks](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites-By-The-Parks.h18866.Hotel-Information) > > [Encantada Resort Vacation Townhomes by IDILIQ](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-CLC-Encantada-Resort-Vacation-Townhomes.h4651255.Hotel-Information) > > [Encore Resort and Water Park at Reunion by Rentyl](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Encore-Resort-At-Reunion.h15190527.Hotel-Information) > > [Westgate Towers Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Westgate-Towers-Resort.h170878.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-The-Grove-Resort-Water-Park-Orlando.h4691657.Hotel-Information) > > [Shuttle to Disney World + On-Site Water Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Shuttle-To-Disney-World-On-Site-Water-Park.h32562438.Hotel-Information) > > [Westgate Town Center Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Westgate-Town-Center-Resort.h426819.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Cottages Orlando by Rentyl](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Orlando-Cottages-By-Rentyl.h27548551.Hotel-Information) > > [Orbit One Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Orbit-One-Vacation-Villas.h7233.Hotel-Information) > > [Westgate Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Westgate-Resorts.h33243663.Hotel-Information) > > [The Berkley, Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-The-Berkley.h1695932.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Palms Hotel Maingate West](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Destiny-Palms-Hotel-Maingate-West.h427337.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Summer-Bay-Orlando-By-Exploria-Resorts.h104060.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Miami West - Airport Area by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Miami-West-Airport-Area.h3672.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Palms Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Windsor-Palms-Resort.h28950888.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Mystic-Dunes-Resort-Golf-Club-By-Diamond-Resorts.h890951.Hotel-Information) > > [Champions World Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Champions-World-Resort.h50766.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Jacksonville-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h27136.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton-Naples.h788295.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Vacation Club Aqua Sol Orlando West](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Liki-Tiki-Village.h692650.Hotel-Information)