Beach Bound Vacation Rentals
The quiet side
of the Gulf.
Eight beach and bay homes on Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Mexico Beach and WindMark, looked after by Michelle, who lives on the Cape. Pick your dates and bring the dog.
★ 4.99 · 307 guest reviewsDogs welcome in 7 of 8 homes
Choose a home
Mermaid Lodge
Mermaid LodgeGulf-front · North Cape San Blas
4 bedrooms · up to 12 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
Paradise Pier
Paradise PierGulf-front · Mexico Beach
3 bedrooms · up to 8 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
Dune Fine
Dune FinePrivate pool · Cape San Blas
3 bedrooms · up to 10 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
Twin Gables
Twin GablesBayfront pool · Cape San Blas
3 bedrooms · up to 6 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
Secluded Palms
Secluded PalmsBeachfront cottage · Indian Pass
3 bedrooms · up to 8 guestsView home →
Sammy's Retreat
Sammy's RetreatBeachfront townhome · Cape San Blas
3 bedrooms · up to 6 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
The Salty Parrot
The Salty ParrotResort pool · WindMark, Port St. Joe
3 bedrooms · up to 6 guests · dog-friendlyView home →
Finally Beachin
Finally BeachinBeachfront condo · Mexico Beach
2 bedrooms · up to 6 guests · dog-friendlyView home →Where to stay
Choose your stretch of sand.
All eight homes are on Florida's Forgotten Coast, within an hour's drive of each other. Start with the beach you want, then open a home.
Cape San Blas
Long, empty beaches between the Gulf and the bay · 4 homes
See every home.
Booking direct
Book here and skip the service fee.
The big booking sites charge guests a service fee on every booking. Booking on this site leaves it off, and your questions go straight to Michelle, who looks after the house.
- No booking-site service fee.
- Michelle is a licensed Realtor who lives on Cape San Blas, a phone call away.
- Dogs are welcome in seven of the eight homes.
- Pay online, or split the cost with Affirm or Klarna.
Guest reviews
4.99/5
The average across 307 guest reviews of Michelle's eight homes.
See the homes →"Staying at Michelle's has absolutely ruined me for any other place. The house was better than the pictures. The beach? Just breathtaking."
"The owners REALLY have thought about EVERYTHING you need! The beds are amazing. Our family had the best time!"
"Exactly as described and looked just like the pictures."
"Views of the ocean from every room."
"Staying at Michelle's has absolutely ruined me for any other place. The house was better than the pictures. The beach? Just breathtaking."
"The owners REALLY have thought about EVERYTHING you need! The beds are amazing. Our family had the best time!"
"Exactly as described and looked just like the pictures."
"Views of the ocean from every room."
"My husband and I drove 16 hours to stay at this home and it was worth every minute of that drive."
"Right on the beach with a screened-in porch to relax on while listening to the waves and watching the sunset."
"Went from the pool to the beach (MANY times!) with ease. We even enjoyed the hot tub in the middle of summer."
"My husband and I drove 16 hours to stay at this home and it was worth every minute of that drive."
"Right on the beach with a screened-in porch to relax on while listening to the waves and watching the sunset."
"Went from the pool to the beach (MANY times!) with ease. We even enjoyed the hot tub in the middle of summer."
"It is as beachfront as you can be."
"Michelle is very easy to work with and she is a friendly local. This house is perfect."
"The walk to the beach is by far the easiest I've ever had. The pool is huge, with a splash pad for littles."
"It is as beachfront as you can be."
"Michelle is very easy to work with and she is a friendly local. This house is perfect."
"The walk to the beach is by far the easiest I've ever had. The pool is huge, with a splash pad for littles."
Your hoston the Cape
Your host
A host who's also a neighbor.
Michelle lives on Cape San Blas year-round, is a licensed Realtor, and owns vacation rentals herself. Guests mention her by name in their reviews.
"We combine exceptional hospitality with proactive property care and strong local insight, to ensure every stay is five-star and every home is treated like our own."
Things to do
Plenty to do, between beach days.
Paddle the bay, fish the flats, ride horses on the sand, then head into town for seafood.
Kayak the bay
St. Joseph Bay is calm and shallow on the inside of the Cape, easy water for a kayak or paddleboard.
Go fishing
Cast from the beach or work the bay flats for redfish and trout.
Ride horses on the beach
Guided rides along the sand are a Cape favorite, morning or sunset.
Ride a bike
The paved Loggerhead Run path follows the Cape for miles, close to the homes.
Eat local seafood
Gulf shrimp and fresh fish in Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach and nearby Apalachicola.
Go scalloping
Snorkel the bay's seagrass for scallops in years when FWC opens the season, usually mid-August to late September.
Watch the monarchs
Monarch butterflies stop at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on their fall migration.
Look up
With few lights around, the night sky over the Cape is dark and full of stars.
Bring the dog
Dogs are welcome on most Gulf County beaches, and in seven of the eight homes.
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When to visit
Find your season.
Each bar shows the typical Gulf water temperature for that month, and the colour shows how busy the coast gets. September and October bring warm water and fewer people.
Cool, sunny, emptyJan
Quiet beachesFeb
Warming upMar
Spring breaks, book aheadApr
Swimming weatherMay
Summer startsJun
Busiest monthJul
Warmest waterAug
Warm water, fewer peopleSep
Monarchs pass throughOct
Thanksgiving weekNov
Holidays on the GulfDec
For homeowners
Let Michelle look after your beach home.
Maximize your rental income with a local expert, licensed Realtor and experienced host who lives and works full-time in Cape San Blas. Bookings, guest care, cleaning, maintenance and pricing: handled.