Blue Turtle Bliss

The house was great. It was clean and very comfortable. It had all the kitchen equipment one would need if cooking any meals at the house and the furniture was comfortable. It wasn’t a very large house but there was plenty of room with five adults and two small children. We did have an issue with the AC. The top and bottom levels were comfortable but the middle level ( the bedroom and the bathroom) was warm. We could not feel any air coming out of the vents. I called to report it and they were going to send someone over. It never seemed to get any cooler in the bedroom or bathroom. So I was not sure if anyone came out or not. Thank goodness we took a fan. The house location is in a very nice neighborhood. It is a rather long walk to the beach especially with two small children. We tried to rent a golf cart and we tried to buy a permit to drive on the beach. To get on the beach using the golf cart you would have to drive on the road and that is illegal. So we could not rent a golf cart. When we tried to get a car permit to drive on the beach no more permits were being issued. So that was one issue that could not be fixed. We did have a problem with the landscape. The grass all around the house was very tall and grown over. We had small children so I was very uncomfortable letting them play outside. It was a nice yard it just needed maintenance.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was a walk to the beach, but the home was great! It had a well-stocked kitchen and superb washer & dryer - dried towels after one cycle! The outdoor spaces were very nice!

We enjoyed our stay here. It was a walk to the beach, but the home was great! It had a well-stocked kitchen and superb washer & dryer - dried towels after one cycle! The outdoor spaces were very nice!

We loved this house! It was perfect for our family of 4, with plenty of extra room. The house was well furnished and taken care of. The walk to the beach was short and very pretty! We loved the pool and the views from the beach. The staff at Coastal Joe were extremely helpful and kind. We will be back for sure!

We had a wonderful vacation with our family at Cape San Blas. My parents rented a home on the same street, but slightly closer to the beach. The home was about 500 meters from the beach, which was a bit more than expected; however, the wide sandy beach and the boardwalk were both beautiful. We ended up driving to the state park the last 2 days of our week for the clearer/emerald waters...simply beautiful! The water on the Indian Pass side is not quite as clear, but we still enjoyed the uncrowded beaches and its own beauty. The house itself was nice. Not large, but the space was maximized and we had plenty of sleeping spaces, which really is all we need as we spend almost all of our time at the beach. It is also an easy drive to restaurants, ice cream, and shopping. Salinas park with pickle ball and volleyball was only 1 mile away. The only fault we had with the house itself was the AC. Managment sent someone out promptly and it definitely improved; however, I do not think it was working as it should. The upstairs never felt below upper 70's. Overall we had a great week!

Manager's Response

Great house. Microwave needs to be replaced and lights above the stove. Really enjoyed the quiet on this side of the cape. A little further to walk to the water, but worth it, as this side of the cape is a lot less congested!

We evacuated here during a hurricane at home and it became a lovely "hurrication." We originally planned to stay for 3 nights assuming we'd be able to get home after that. When we couldn't, the management was so kind to extend our stay at a discounted rate and the owners even gave us a night for free. They were genuinely concerned for my family and home. We truly appreciated it!!

The house was clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The living area is a little small if you have a large group but the decks add enough extra space. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice and very comfortable. It is an easy walk to the little pool in the community. The walk to the beach is a little longer but still very easily walkable. I would bring a wagon to roll your beach gear down.

We were very happy with the accommodations under our evacuation circumstances but if coming for a vacation, my only issue would be that there was a lot of water surrounding the property. We drove to the pool and beach even though it's easily in walking distance because there was flooding on the street and at the end of the driveway. I think this was due to several days of heavy rain and probably is not normally an issue.

Cape San Blas is beautiful, relaxing and lovely! We love the Indian Pass Raw Bar. There is a great short hike in the state park that ends in the bay area. The kids found tons of hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, fish & even a couple rays.

We had a lovely time and would rent here again!

This vacation home is well appointed and has nice furnishings. The master on the main has a bathroom but no shower or closet. The homes location in proximity to the beach is well described (5 min walk), the walk, however, is pretty daunting when trying to lug beach toys and a toddler. The home sits in a low lying area that maintains water all around it. When we arrived there was deep water across the road leading to the beach and pool. The water was hot and dirty, making the trek to the beach even more adventurous. By the time we left, the water had receded to allow about a one foot space to walk on the edge. The beach itself was gorgeous and sparsely populated. Overall the home was great, close to town and on a secluded street. The cons for us were enough that we would not stay again, primarily due to the cost in relation to beach proximity and layout with only 2 showers for 11 people.

Very good overall

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