Dog-Friendly · Gulf Beach Townhome · Sleeps 8

Port Saint Joe, Florida
$553 avg/night
Bed 2

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Bath 2

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Sleep 8

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There's a particular philosophy baked into the name Turtle Crawl. Go slow. Take it all in. Don't rush the sunset. This dog-friendly end-unit townhome in the gated Barrier Dunes community was built for exactly that kind of vacation — and it delivers more features per square foot than anything else in the collection. A tiki bar at the ground level for evening entertaining. High-top Polywood bar seating on the main deck for watching the Gulf from above. An electric fireplace for cool-evening ambience. A king master suite with garden tub, daybed with trundle, and private Gulf-view deck. A guest room with a full-size twin-over-queen bunk that grown adults can actually sleep in. Granite throughout. LVP floors for easy beach-house living. And a stone walkway off the back deck leading directly to the beach access — just 75 steps away. Turtle Crawl. Move at the right pace.

75 steps down a stone walkway to the beach access
Dog friendly — bring up to 2 dogs
Newly added tiki bar at ground level — the best outdoor entertaining setup in the collection
High-top Polywood bar seating on the main deck — perfect sunset-watching perch
️ Sleeps 8 — king suite with daybed + trundle, twin-over-queen bunk room, queen sleeper sofa
Gulf views from both sides — master suite deck and main deck face the water
Electric fireplace in the living room — cozy ambience all year
King master suite with garden tub, separate tiled shower, granite double-sink vanity & walk-in closet
Granite kitchen with hutch for extra grocery storage + LVP floors for easy cleanup
Access to gulf-front and interior community pools in Barrier Dunes
Tennis and pickleball courts nearby
2-car covered carport + stocked beach closet
Beach cart, beach chairs, cooler, buckets & shovels included
$35/day credit toward beach gear rentals (stays of 3–21 nights)
High-speed WiFi + Smart TV in every bedroom
Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, drip coffee maker & spice rack
Pack 'n Play and high chair available
Gated Barrier Dunes community — quiet, private & beautifully maintained

A day at Turtle Crawl has its own natural rhythm and it tends to move at exactly the pace the name suggests. Morning coffee at the bay window seat or the high-top deck table, the Gulf catching the early light. The beach is 75 steps down a stone walkway off the back — load up from the stocked closet and head out when you're ready. Afternoons split between the surf, the community pool, and the easy-clean LVP floors back inside, the electric fireplace on if the day turns cool. But the real magic of Turtle Crawl is the evening: the tiki bar at ground level comes into its own as the sun drops, the high-top deck chairs above hold whoever wants the elevated view, and the king master suite garden tub waits for whoever needs the longest wind-down. Cape San Blas is one of Florida's most precious sea turtle nesting beaches — named for the slow, deliberate crawl those ancient animals make from water to sand to nest. This is the vacation version of that same wisdom. Slow down. You're at Turtle Crawl.

The main level is granite-finished, LVP-floored, and open-concept — a well-equipped kitchen with hutch for extra grocery storage, breakfast bar with two barstools, dining room, living room with electric fireplace and queen sleeper sofa, bay window seat, and a large Gulf-view deck with gas grill and high-top Polywood bar seating. The twin-over-queen adult-size bunk room with its own private balcony and full bath is on this level — flexible for families with kids or adult groups who need the extra capacity.

Bedrooms

King Master Suite (upper floor) — private Gulf-view deck with Adirondack chairs and table, garden tub, separate tiled shower, granite double-sink vanity, walk-in closet, daybed with trundle for two additional sleepers, Smart TV — full laundry room on this level

Bunk Room (main floor) — twin-over-queen adult-size bunk bed, private balcony, full bath with tiled shower, Smart TV — sleeps two adults or three with a child comfortably

Living Room — queen sleeper sofa for additional guests

Kitchen & Living
Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hutch for extra grocery storage, Keurig, drip coffee maker, spice rack, LVP and tile flooring throughout for effortless post-beach cleanup. Electric fireplace, bay window seat, family games, books, ceiling fans, and central A/C.

Outdoor & Ground Level
Large main Gulf-view deck with gas grill and high-top Polywood bar seating, private master suite Gulf-view deck with Adirondack chairs and table, newly added tiki bar at ground level with outdoor dining area, enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, water hose, 2-car covered carport, and a stocked beach closet with cart, chairs, and cooler. The stone walkway off the back leads 75 steps directly to the beach boardwalk.

Guest Access
Full private use of both floors. Barrier Dunes community amenities — gulf-front pool, interior pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach boardwalk access — all included for guests.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1216 Sq Ft (113 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Washer/dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Free Toiletries Shower/tub Combination
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Scuba Diving Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Gwynne M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Great stay!

  • Linda B.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    The rental unit was exactly as advertised. Great Location and we really enjoyed our stay.

  • Austin S.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    My family enjoyed at stay at the condo. It was located conveniently to the beach and pool. Not a far drive to the handful of restaurants and markets on the cape.

  • Phil C.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    Great location near State Park. Beautiful beach. Dog friendly.

  • sj w.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    I can not say enough good things about this property...from location, to cleanliness, to how well appointed the villa is. Our favorite things about Turtle Crawl were the balconies & views!, the short walk to the beach, the provided items in the beach closet (especially the chairs and beach cart), the outdoor shower with hot water (for super easy pet cleaning after a day romping in the sand), and the credit that came with the reservation to rent bikes. The villa is not lacking in anything at all. And Devi...SO QUICK to respond to questions and help us with finding items we couldn't find (due to our lack of looking, not that items weren't there). It was the perfect place to end 2024 (we had a NYE fire on the beach!!!) and hope to return!

  • Sherri L.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 9, 2024

    Our family booked this condo last minute for a quick holiday weekend getaway -Veteran's Day and are so thankful it was available! The beach was a very short walk as the condo is the third or fourth building from the beach. Our grandsons enjoyed the beach and the pools that were also located within walking distance as well. The condo was cute, comfy and had all the household necessities in the kitchen. Our stay was very short so we didn’t cook any big meals. Location was perfect for us. The State Park entrance was right around the corner and we enjoyed exploring one morning there. We stopped in Port St Joe and shopped and ate lunch. Cute little town with boutiques and eateries etc. we would stay here again in the future.

  • Tracie W.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Very relaxing and laid back. It’s not over crowed and most people who stay here are super nice. Our townhouse didn’t have wine glasses or a cutting board which we discovered the first night we were there. I sent an email to the management company to let them know ( for future renters) and they delivered the glasses and cutting board the next morning! We couldn’t have had a better experience!

  • Lori M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    We had an amazing trip. Location was GREAT!

  • Craig W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Great condo close to the beach. Perfect for family getaway!

  • Catie B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This is a gated community with beach access that is very close. Everything was very clean. Even though we had a red or purple flag most of our stay it was still worth every penny. We will definitely be back. ❤️

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