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Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Port St. Joe

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking the beach, a ceiling fan, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a green chair, and a view of the beach.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a view, and a living space with a sofa.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a curved road, a beach, and a forested peninsula.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, beach near Avalon Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port St. Joe

Oceanside stay.You'll find Pig Island and Palmer Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • beach near Avalon Drive - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Saint Joe Beach - 30 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Mexico Beach - 37 min drive - 30.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬1 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.

Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach

Welcome to Mermaid Lodge, an exceptional Gulf-front retreat offered by Beach Bound Vacation Rentals, where refined coastal luxury meets the untouched beauty of Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Ideally positioned on the coveted North Cape San Blas, this expansive 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 3 half-bath coastal home offers 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully curated living space, designed to comfortably host families and groups—dogs included.


Just steps from the sugar-white sand and emerald Gulf waters, Mermaid Lodge is crafted for effortless beachfront living. Days are spent along the shoreline, while evenings invite relaxation in the private hot tub or around the outdoor fire pit beneath a canopy of stars. An outdoor shower and spacious mudroom make beach days seamless, while the private elevator ensures ease and convenience throughout the home.
The main living level is both inviting and sophisticated, featuring soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and sweeping Gulf views. The living area offers plush seating, a 65` TV, and an electric fireplace—creating the perfect setting to unwind. The chef’s kitchen is designed for both beauty and functionality, complemented by a butler’s pantry that provides additional prep space and convenience for entertaining. The spacious dining area invites gathering and connection, whether enjoying a casual breakfast or a memorable family dinner. Step onto the Gulf-front balcony for alfresco dining and breathtaking sunset views. A well-appointed primary suite with a king bed and private balcony is also located on this level, offering a peaceful retreat.
Each level of Mermaid Lodge features expansive Gulf-facing decks, providing the perfect setting for morning coffee, dolphin watching, and unforgettable sunsets. In the evenings, these elevated outdoor spaces transform into a front-row seat for star gazing along the quiet, unspoiled coastline.
The second level features three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each designed with comfort and privacy in mind. A luxurious primary-style suite includes a private balcony and spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub, while an additional queen bedroom with crib and a spacious bunk room with two queen-over-queen beds provide flexible accommodations for families and guests.
The top floor reveals the signature Mermaid Lounge—an elevated entertainment space with panoramic Gulf views. Complete with a wet bar, 65` TV, queen sleeper sofa, and half bath, this level is ideal for relaxing evenings, entertaining, or simply taking in the coastal scenery from above.
Additional amenities include parking for up to six vehicles and a Tesla charger. Mermaid Lodge is dog-friendly, with accommodations for up to two dogs (fee applies), allowing your entire family to enjoy the coastal experience together.
Enhance your stay with curated local experiences. From in-home massage services to private chef dinners, we are happy to connect you with trusted local providers to elevate your vacation. Grocery delivery and pre-arrival stocking services are also available, ensuring a seamless and stress-free arrival.
Conveniently located near Port St. Joe and Apalachicola, guests can explore charming coastal towns offering boutique shopping, fresh seafood, and laid-back local culture.
At Beach Bound Vacation Rentals, we are dedicated to delivering a seamless, elevated guest experience from booking to departure—so you can fully relax and enjoy your time at the beach.
Book direct with Beach Bound Vacation Rentals for preferred rates and a truly personalized stay.

25% Payment required at the time of booking; Full payment is required 60 days before check-in. Cancellation policy is a full refund minus credit card fees 60 days before check-in. We charge a refundable security deposit of $500/reservation
2 Dogs are welcome under 50 pounds for a flat fee of $250.00. Please add the number of pets when you
enter the number of guests.
-No Smoking
-Must be 25 years old to book
-No wedding, events or parties
Mermaid Lodge offers a private elevator to make your stay a little easier. While we’re happy to provide this feature, please keep in mind that it may occasionally be out of service, and repairs can take time.
A security damage deposit is added to each reservation to cover any damages that may be incurred during your stay. This includes improper use of the Jacuzzi or Pet Damage. This deposit will be refunded 5 days after your stay is completed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

2 Dogs are welcome under 50 pounds for a flat fee of $250.00. Please add the number of pets when you enter the number of guests. -No Smoking -Must

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

515778

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Palmer Beach and 3.3 mi (5-min drive) from Port St. Joe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach to downtown Port St. Joe?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Cape San Blas.

Mermaid Lodge | Gulf-Front with Amazing Veiws | Steps to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid lodge is a beautiful place to stay! Just breathe taking views and kitchen and bedrooms were

The best home to stay in at Cape San Blas by far! Beautiful decks for relaxing and so beautiful in side!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the ocean. Beautiful home. Even better than the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it here, big enough for our family of 10 with 7 adults and 3 kids!! Very clean and beds were comfortable we will stay here again in the future. I do recommend that you call the host and not text, it was faster and more accurate with information about check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Lodge

Very nice home. Would go there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Lodge is Great!

This is a great house and is excellent for large families or multiple couples. This is our second time staying in this house, and both experiences have been wonderful. It is spacious and clean, and only steps from the beach. The multiple decks offer stunning views of the gulf as well!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape San Blas

Beautiful home on the beach. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The house was phenomenal with panoramic spectacular views and incredibly well designed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay for scalloping

Great stay. The house is well located and fun to stay in. Would highly recommend. Only hiccup was that the battery in the lock system quit working so we could not get into house till 9:30 pm. Not a big deal since we found a good oyster bar near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Vacay - EXCELLENT

House was great, so so fun! super clean! Balconies for days! ON THE BEACH! Close to everything we needed. Loved the decor! Was spread out enough to not feel like we were on top of each other. We had three families stay...from grandparents to four grandchildren. It was great! Will definitely keep this one filed away for another vacation to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

This is a beautiful home!!! The property management company is great! Very prompt with their response time. We had a maintenance issue and they responded very quickly! Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for multiple families!

This house was beautiful and well equipped. Plenty of room for our party of 9 (4 adults and 5 kids). Right on the beach and you don't even need a cart to bring your gear in and out every day as it is so close! The house is updated with a lot of nice features and the elevator was great to have to load and unload.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mermaid house

Was a fabulous house! Perfect for 6 adults and 5 kids. Loved the bottom floor when you needed to get out of the sun.Only complaint was misrepresentation of the beach in front of the house. But was able to sit on the left of the house. Lost a lot of beach during this stay. Hopefully the beach will come back as we would love to come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just book it!

Property as advertised! Loved having a beverage fridge and the mermaid lounge was terrific for movie night! Deck is on the beach…..no need for beach gear unless you want to sit in the sand. Plenty of fabulous food options close to the house. Our only complaint was not having warm water most of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This vacation home was absolutely beautiful. We had no issues with the house at all. While the view was breathtaking, the beach photos in the pictures are highly different than what is actually at the house. There are no steps leading off of the lower deck. You actually cannot walk in front of the house at all. There is a massive retaining wall of rocks in front of the entire home and the water is all the way up to those rocks. The only beach you can access is to a side of the house. I know in the listing, they said the beach can fluctuate based on erosion, but the pictures did not represent what we were expecting at all and what they pictured is absolutely impossible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great .... other than elevator

The stay and property were great! The elevator quit multiple times, and the property manager got a little hasty with me, assuming it was something we did, which I assured her it was not. She did not have a caring attitude only hasty when I explained I had a bad knee and the elevator was a necessity. .The Elevator Contractor came and verified it was nothing to do with us and was extremely nice. We would consider staying again since we loved the location and the view but not sure due to the issues we had. The home is beautiful and huge, and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed

Listing should say expect the possibly of water pressure and hot water issues due to the fact that water is pumped onto this area from off the cape. Locals said this is normal and the property manger agreed and said it’s not our fault..it’s an area water problem. No hot water for 3 days made a not so fun beach vacation. This listing was not as advertised from the water pressure to the beach frontage. There are 10 condo units next door have no beach frontage so they share the small beach frontage right in front of your private steps. Very misleading pictures as this beach frontage area has eroded since hurricane Michael. I had to look it up because the pictures were so different. The house is amazing but my family came for the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025