Le Grand Merci Beach House, Cape San Blas, Florida

The owner of the house was very easy to reach and very responsive for the record however we did have some issues. The parking area for the private beach to the north on the gulf side has been sold and is now considered private property and you will be towed if you park there. Obviously for a family of 4 that is a huge blow to beach days having to carry a lot of stuff so far. The washer has some mold, we were doing a load of whites, and the shirt I had on at the wedding as well as a dress of Nikki's was stained with mold. I am not sure what is up with the AC or if it's just not big enough for the downstairs but it has yet to cool down to even close to what we set it at 72 (it doesn't seem to be able to get below 76) which makes sleeping in the master pretty rough with this heat. The door to the washer and dryer comes off the hinges quite frequently. The ants and the cockroaches we're sprayed for and bait was put out. There is consistent construction going on every morning at 08:00 next door (as you are looking at the house from the road it's the new house to the left). The TV in the living room has a purple spot covering 1/3 of it on the right side, after looking into it a bit it's a sign the TV is going out. In closing this is a no frills non beach front rental for a pretty high price. It was our first time doing a VRBO and I will be much more picky next time.

My Wife and I enjoy finding and experiencing quiet locations, off the beaten path, that we can “home base” out of to explore the surrounding area, that reveals local discoveries worthy of remembering. Our stay here was all of what we look for and more. We found our entire experience rememberable. If you are inclined to do your own thing, and not follow the crowd, this may just be the place for you, it was for us.

This house is lovely and we so enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect - views of both the bay and the gulf, one mile south of the TH Stone park, a short two mile bike ride to the Trading Post and the St. Joe Shrimp Co., and a super easy walk/ride to the beach. Even though the house is right on the main road, the windows are so well sealed that there was zero road noise. The kitchen is well stocked with good quality cookware, dishes, and utensils. The bathrooms were so fresh and nice with beautiful counters, new showers, etc. The beds are the most comfortable I've ever slept in. (I actually took a picture of the tag on the mattress and am now shopping for a similar one for my home.) The week of Aug. 7-14, 2021, we had loads of room on the beach with no crowding. The marine life was so fascinating to see in both the gulf and the bay. Sailing was good.

House was lovely, clean and well supplied. Cape San Blas is a great beach....We did not go to the beach close to the house as we had a 2nd house for our family and it had closer beach access , so no experience with getting to beach . We enjoyed the chairs etc. , outdoor shower, and all the games and books. Thanks for hosting us , Mark and Teresesa

The amenities and house was very accommodating for a relaxing vacation. This is the perfect place to go when you want a low key, natural beach vacation. The owners kept in touch to help with any issues that we may have had. The house was clean and the decor was HGTV beach house fabulous.

Le Grand Merci was just as beautiful as pictured. The property was clean, well stocked with everything you would need. It is beautifully decorated and plenty of space for our family. Cape San Blas was so nice, no large crowds to deal with. Great family vacation!

Cape San Blas is Beautiful. The House is very comfortable. 6 minute walk to the beach. Great week all around.

Our family loved our stay. We rented a cart to help haul things to the beach which made things a lot easier. House is well kept and felt like a real coastal getaway.

We had a great vacation at Cape San Blas! Le Grand Merci is a wonderful place to stay! It is newly updated and very nice! The kitchen is small but it has custom cabinets which were fully stocked with all the cookware and utensils you need and new appliances which were great! The beds were very comfortable to sleep on. The bike path was right outside the house- which we took advantage of several times and St Joseph state park is only about a mile down the road. We went there several days to kayak and snorkel. Mark was very friendly and checked on us a few times to make sure we were doing ok. I would highly recommend staying here if you want a great vacation experience!!

What a wonderful home in such a special location! The house is beautiful and such an amazing transformation (We recommend watching the HGTV episode featuring this renovation). The owners are very responsive. Cape San Blas is a place to which we will return as soon as that is realistic. As you know, Hurricane Michael came ashore nearby, actually only days after our stay ended. Fortunately, Le Grand Merci suffered no major damage. The house is surrounded by trees, providing a feeling of seclusion. In reality, both the beach and the bay are nearby...just a short walk. Inside, there are so many thoughtful touches. The decor is beautiful. From one of the upstairs bedrooms, we could see the sunrise over the bay. The people of the Forgotten Coast need help. One way to do so is to visit and help the local economy, while enjoying a lovely home and the best beaches anywhere. Please book a stay there! You won't regret it.