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Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 152540 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Port St. Joe vacation home, you'll find Pig Island and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. Also, Port St. Joe Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 42 min drive - 29.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬2 min drive

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 Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables

Welcome to The Tranquil Turtle! This gorgeous 5 Bedroom/5 Bath Gulf front beach home with a private heated pool on North Cape San Blas has everything you need for a wonderful & relaxing beach vacation. Extras that are included: Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Foosball. Escape the hustle & bustle of daily life, dig your toes in the sugar-white sands or take a dip in the private Gulf front, heated pool or relax on the top level balcony bed swing! This home features an open-concept kitchen & living area, built-in bookcase, wet-bar, spacious dining area & gorgeous sunset views of the Gulf of America from one of the spacious balconies on the main or top level! Plenty of room for the whole family with 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 upper level gulf front primary suites, 1 main level king en-suite, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds (3 twin & 1 full) perfect for kids & 1 queen bedroom all with private en-suites. You get the best of both worlds with the calming waters of St. Joseph Bay across the street & the pristine Gulf waters just steps away! Explore the Forgotten Coast, scalloping, fishing, kayaking, bicycling & relaxing in paradise! The Tranquil Turtle is an allergy friendly home so we do not allow pets. Exceptions are made for service animals, please contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information you can also go to www.tranquilturtlehouse.com. The Turtle is most definitely family friendly. All kinds of activities for adults and kids alike. The Tranquil Turtle is a NO SMOKING FACILITY. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE DECKS.

The Tranquil Turtle typically rents from Saturday to Saturday during peak seasons. Exceptions can be made and if you would like to discuss please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,540 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables to downtown Port St. Joe?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Cape San Blas.

Gulf Front Family Beach House:Heated Pool:Hot Tub:Outdoor Game Tables Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WENDY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ve been beaching it for years from Destin, to Seaside, to Santa Rosa, and now to Cape San Blas. Our week at the Tranquil Turtle was heavenly! The weather, the awesome house that has everything you can imagine needing, the beach literally steps from the outdoor pool and hot tub , and the fun little ice cream shops made for our most favorite location yet ! We all decided we need to book again ! Perfect !!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis w.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have rented beach houses for 45 years and this was the best ever!! The house itself was a dream! The kitchen was truly a chefs kitchen. It was room enough for the 10 of us. Grandparents, parents, teenagers and a 9 year old! There were games for the kids, books for us if we had a rainy day. We really didn’t need to go anywhere except the grocery store. We will be back! It was clean and the pool and hot tub we cleaned twice a week. Best ever!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is very well appointed. The ocean front location was beautiful and the pool was heated comfortably. The kitchen had every single thing you could possibly need to prepare meals or snacks. We loved the ocean front decks and spent a lot of time just enjoying the beautiful view. Thank you, Sophi, for being a fantastic host!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, beautiful home. Everyone in my family was together but big enough to have our own space. Wonderful beachfront! I absolutely adored the balcony swing. And the family enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and pool table. The host was helpful with questions and very quick to respond. Would definitely love to come back!
Sunset - beautiful view from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property !!!Stocked with everything you need.Clean and communication with owner was great.Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marda P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Work

We have vacationed on Cape San Blas for the past 20 years. We have not had issues like this year for any of our prior visits. We were very happy with the location of this home. It's a very nice vacation home but it need's a lot of work and updates. We arrived to two screens on the back porch half torn out and flapping in the wind, no wifi, a living room TV that would not turn on, the outlets on the bar not working and one of the sliding glass doors not locking. The owner and manager took our calls and arranged for service. On Monday, two contractors came and verified the issues but did not fix them. On Tuesday, an electrician arrived and fixed a short on the porch that fixed the wifi, tv and outlets. He informed us that he was asked to swap outlet switches for the hot tub and he'd come in the afternoon to do that. We asked him to do it a different week, but he was told to complete that so he came back. After he came back, we found that the hot tub no longer worked. We called the property manager about the hot tub. On Thursday, repair people came out to fix the hot tub. During our stay, we had eight service visits over four days. Numerous other service issues exist that we advised the property owner about including a broken pool gate, broken pool chairs and a non working tv in the bunk room. We did not want service people out for these items. The owner and property manager are kind people but there were just too many issues with this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

We loved the house. I have never been in rental property that was so well stocked in the kitchen. The location to the beach was great. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This was our first stay at the Tranquil Turtle as our usual home was booked. We loved the home. It was beautiful and extremely clean. This end of the Cape doesn’t have as much beach/surf but this actually worked well for us as the kids and my 88-year-old father had a shorter walk to get to the beach. Pool was wonderful. Home incredibly stocked. Sophi was a delight to work with. At the end of the trip, my dad asked if we would be getting this house again next time. My favorite feature of the house was the swinging bed outside of the master bedroom overlooking the Gulf. I spent a lot of time swinging, reading, and napping!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry h.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Blas

Property was perfect for our family. So close to everything. We all agreed it had so much for our convenience that we over packed. Wonderful place hope to be back next year. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

caron t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This was the perfect spot for our family. The bathroom in each room gave everyone their own space. The house is furnished with everything thing you need. There is no long haul to the beach. It is only steps away. The outdoor bathroom is so smart to have. The pool was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 25

Very nice property. Best VRBO stay to date. Number of pots/pans/dishes etc. was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect. Expectations were exceeded ; both house & property are clean, peaceful...top tier.

Fantastic. The communication & details before arrival as well as inquiries made during the stay were promptly responded to. The property was exactly as expected with many amenities - overall an A
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Beach Rental!!!

This was our second stay at Tranquil Turtle, and it reinforced that it’s the only place we want to stay for a FL beach vacation! Quiet, secluded beach (on yet another spring break week!), tons of shell hunting, dolphin sightings, and freedom to do beach bonfires—we couldn’t ask for more!Sophi’s house is the most well appointed rental—every thoughtful detail, plenty of hooks for hanging swimsuits and towels, luggage racks for suitcases, beach chairs, toys, and pool toys. Shuffleboard, fuseball table, and pool table were all very loved by the teens in our group. Kitchen has everything you could possibly want, including two fridges, and a separate ice maker, and plenty of seating for our group of 9. (Also, we would love to know where you got the living room chaise—it was sooooo comfy!!) Beds were super cozy (we alllllll slept in each day), and linens are top notch. You can’t beat having 4 master suites, and 2 of them with ocean views and a porch swing to enjoy it. We will 100% be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place

This was such an awesome house! The beach was beautiful and the house was perfect! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week!

Very enjoyable stay with my family this week. We even reserved it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm Seas

House setup was perfect for our multi-generational trip with the ground floor bedroom/bath. Very well stocked with all cooking pots/pans we needed. Light repair in process on the hot tub meant we choice not to utilize that, but the pool was great for the littles. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Cape

Wonderful amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Tranquil Turtle

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tranquil Turtle. The home was very comfortable and we appreciated that linens and beach towels were provided. We enjoyed good fishing on the beach in front of the house, the pool and hot tub and even enjoyed a campfire on the beach at night. Just beautiful! The owner was so kind and always quick to respond if we had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family trip

The tranquil turtle home is beautiful! It was perfect for our family of 11. Because we had red flags / double red flags for part of our stay having the in ground pool and hot tub was a plus. The house was clean and very well stocked. Questions about the surrounding area(grocery shopping) and type of coffee filters needed were promptly answered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mom

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Florida Vaca

Exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved The Tranquil Turtle!

The Tranquil Turtle met all our expectations! Beautiful spacious house on the beach with gorgeous sunset views. Our family of 11 enjoyed the private heated pool, hot tub, outdoor pool table, shuffleboard, & foosball. The host provided beach toys, pool inflatables, beach chairs, umbrellas, and tons of beach towels that we didn't have to pack. The host responded to my questions quickly. We sincerely enjoyed staying at the Tranquil Turtle! and definitely recommend it for family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Irving, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This property is everything it presents in pictures. The location to the beach is perfect and the outdoor activities at the house (pool, hot tub, games) were a hit with our family. The living room, kitchen and both decks offered gathering spaces that worked well for our group. The kitchen was well stocked and the separate ice maker was a hit! Love this property and would go here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann K., Hinsdale,Il

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation

We were a family of 9 and there was something to make our vacation special for everyone. The beautiful sunsets off our balcony, the view of the Gulf at our door.The pool and hot tub were fabulous. The incredibly well stocked kitchen. The beautiful decor. This was a vacation we will fondly remember. The host was wonderful and responded to my questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Cape San Blas

Loved the location and layout of the house and proximity to the beach was fabulous!! Little upsetting we did not feel comfortable using hot tub due to electrical issue. Overall house was great !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B., Silex, MO. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location Steps from the Beach

We just spent a week at this wonderful house with our family and truly enjoyed it. It was our first time at Cape San Blas and everyone loved it. It was like having your own private beach. The kids enjoyed both the ocean and the wonderful pool. The kitchen was equipped with everything you would need: 2 coffee makers that could operate either as a single cup or a full pot, air fryer, huge boil pot, plenty of pots and pans and utensils. We did one big shopping trip at the Piggly Wiggly in Port St. Joe but everything else we picked up at The Trading Post which was just minutes away. The kids also made several trips to get treats at the Cape Coffee and Ice Cream shop. We bought some fish and shrimp at St. Joe Shrimp Company which was in that same area on the Cape and had a shrimp boil/fish fry - delicious! We did eat dinner one night out at Cone Heads and everyone enjoyed it. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the amazing sunsets every night right out the back door. They were absolutely amazing. All in all it was a fantastic trip that everyone enjoyed. Also, want to mention that Sophie and Mollie were great when we had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023