Runaway Gem

We spent 2 delightful weeks on Cape San Blas. We have been coming here in the fall for over 20 years, and the Cape never fails to please.

The house is just lovely and very well appointed. The only drawback is that the only way to get to the beach is down a steep “beach carpet” that someone with mobility issues couldn’t possible deal with. The views are STUNNING! We will definitely be headed back!

We had a great time staying in this house. Plenty of room and easy access to the beach!

The house and location were perfect! My 6 year old daughter and 16 and 18 year old sons had plenty of room to be together or apart. We spent countless hours on the beach which was literally just steps from the house. The owners had beach chairs and toys. The umbrella was broken so you might either want to bring your own or rent one. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked every day. The grill downstairs was great for all the fresh fish. I am already starting thinking about coming back next summer!

The house and location were perfect! My 6 year old daughter and 16 and 18 year old sons had plenty of room to be together or apart. We spent countless hours on the beach which was literally just steps from the house. The owners had beach chairs and toys. The umbrella was broken so you might either want to bring your own or rent one. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked every day. The grill downstairs was great for all the fresh fish. I am already starting thinking about coming back next summer!

The location was great but the house was not as clean as I would have expected. The issue with low water pressure was inconvenient, we were unable to take showers upstairs and seems the area is growing too fast to keep up with the utilities at present. The house is older but has a good location.

Great week with family. Weather was perfect. Greenhouse was clean, roomy, and only a few steps to the water.
Coastal Joe's check=in was so easy and they were extremely helpful with information about the area and all the local places to eat.
I would definitely recommend Greenhouse for your next vacation.

The house was nice. My cousin said the upstairs king mattress needed replacing. The porch table could have stood to be cleaned a little. Lounge chairs on the screened in porch would be a great improvement. Being next to the beach entrance results in more people being in front of the house, but that wasn't too bad. Overall, the experience was very satisfying.

Fun family time. Older property but great location. Easy access to beach. Beautiful sunsets

Great beach house, good place to spend a week.

Wonderful!!

Wonderful house in a beautiful, peaceful location. My family and I enjoyed the chance to relax and enjoy each other.

This house is right on the beach! It is an older home, with slightly dated kitchen and furniture. It was clean and the staff at Coastal Joe were awesome at changing reservation dates and helping with a phone outage

This home has perfect views from most rooms. Steps to the beach! There were a few issues (microwave did not work, dishwasher needed repair, and there was a flea problem), but we were assured those would be fixed. It rained one day, and the screened porch was perfect for a lazy day. It would be great if dish soap, kitchen towels, and dishwashing detergent were provided. I think the lack of these is why the dishes weren't very clean--it would be an easy thing to overlook in the pre arrival packet.The garage full of beach toys was a nice surprise. We utilized the fish cleaning station as the fish were biting constantly. Minutes to the state park. We would definitely stay again. You can't beat the location or views.

Overall pretty good. I am in the construction business so understand you can't stop progress. Was hoping to get away from it. Monday was unbareable, the plywood on the house two doors down was being installed. Had to go six lots down the beach to get away from it. Every weekday was something going on but manage to block it out. I will know next time to ask if a new construction project is anywhere around.

We have stayed in this property for several years and have enjoyed its location and amenities. However, there are some problems with maintenance and furniture that make it less comfortable. So we are going to try a newer (less expensive) property next year.

We loved the Greenhouse. Great location right on the beach.

very nice location.needs to be updated. plumbing problems in basement area

We truly enjoyed our week on CSB!! Between snorkeling in the bay during the day and walking the beach at night looking for nesting sea turtles we were in our element! Greenhouse was clean and comfortable ! Coastal Joes was very friendly and made checking in/out very easy.

great vacation. always great service from coastal joe rentals. property was clean and well maintained.

Great accommodations. This is the 5th or 6th time we have stayed here and it was great as usual.
Thanks,
C.T. Carley
Starkville, MIssissippi

My family and I have enjoyed The Green House many times and we keep coming back.

We have stayed in this house several times and love the location and comfort of the furnishings.

We loved our week at the cape

The home we rented was an awesome home. It was clean, well located and the beautiful pictures taken by the owner of the Cape San Blas area and sunsets were absolutely fantastic. Also, the family pictures of the homeowners family as they grew up,married and had children of their own made us feel we were visiting family friends. Thank you for the relaxing,peaceful vacation. We have been to the area 4 times now and the staff that help us make the reservation were kind and efficient Thank You for making this the best vacation EVER. We will use Coastal Joe again.

What a fun adventure this was for us. The house won us over and we loved our stay. Vacation Joe's made everything so easy for us and we greatly appreciated that. Loved the location and saw the most beautiful sunsets and stars we could ask for. This beach had it all and made our visit very entertaining. Thanks for a great memory and can we book for next year?

This is our third time renting the greenhouse and it continues to be a favorite! It's perfectly located right on the beach and offers a nice screened in porch for morning coffee, lunches or dinner while enjoying the sunset and watching the dolphins. The master is conveniently located on main floor with the kids tucked away upstairs. The kitchen is well stocked and they even have movies for you to watch and plenty of books to choose from! It was a perfect week for us on the Cape! Thanks!

Let's start at the beginning. Coastal Joe's is an awesome business. Going out of their way to help you is SOP. Secondly, the place they recommended, The Greenhouse, was the perfect place for our annual trek to the sea. We love out-of-the way places and San Blas was the perfect place for us. Sugar sand beaches, watching shooting stars at 2 AM from the deck, some-mores, our kids snorkeling right in front of the house made us really appreciate the place. BIG bonuses: a secure garage to store bikes, lots of beach toys on site for the kids, 2 blocks to Cone Heads (yum), clear water, lots of wildlife, bike paths, and free scallops in July & August. Of course you have to "catch" the scallops. However, they're not too clever. We were wildly impressed with this not too modern but very clean and comfortable house. The Greenhouse is actually golden to us. And, the scallops were fun to harvest and more fun to eat. Recommended? You betcha!

We were disappointed by the expansion of public access to the beach, as well as the motorized vehicles allowed on the beach. We've chosen this location for many years because of the privacy and silence. We may as well have been in Gulf Shores, with a much shorter drive. We pay for beachfront house rentals so we can have some beach to ourselves, not to share it with folks just there for the day or living in much cheaper houses. So many people + so much noise = not worth the money or the time. We should have been notified of the changes so we could have made other plans. We've made reservations for next year, but will be considering other options. We want beach, privacy and silence. That used to be CSB but it was NOT this year. Please lobby the county to change back! Thank you.

Our vacation at the Greenhouse on Cape San Blas was wonderful in every way. This was the second time we stayed in this property, and we're booked for next year! Everything about our vacation was just perfect. The house is well situated and has plenty of space, comfortable furniture,and kitchen utensils.

Arrived a week after the coast was flooded by heavy rains. The Bay was like coffee but the coast was emerald green as always. Fishing was good, food was great. Just another great vacation at The Always.

We were very disappointed with our stay at Cape San Blas this year. This rental home is 3 doors down from a public access. No big deal, we thought, just a few extra people walking down to the beach. NOT SO! The access is FOR CARS - YES, CSB now allows cars to drive on the beach. We had trucks and cars parking directly in front of our house EVERY DAY, most were there to fish, but some were just partiers. One day, while we were down at the beach, two trucks pulled up on either side of our chairs. They even knew each other, so we had to live with them running back and forth to each other, making lots of noise. Walking on the beach now means you have to plod through deep tire tracks and be very careful to watch for speeding vehicles as they rumble down the beach - your dogs, kids and even yourselves are at risk. The cars/trucks also bring A LOT more people to the beach than those of us who are familiar with the Cape. We saw ZERO law enforcement monitoring the traffic. We learned that people are supposed to have permits to drive on the beach, but we didn't see even ONE STICKER, so obviously it is not being enforced. It is just a terrible shame what has happened to this once pristine and quiet beach. If I wanted to dodge cars and trucks while on the beach, we could have stayed much closer to Orlando and gone to Daytona!! We are deeply saddened and so very disappointed. Especially disappointing is that we paid a PREMIUM for a beachfront property, only to have our view marred by pickups and Jeeps parked directly in front of our house. Not sure if we will even go back to the Cape ... this after 15 years of going there every single year. That said, the house is fine. It was clean and comfortable.

Great location on the beach, comfortable beds, plenty of space and well-equipped kitchen. Will definitely be coming back to stay at Greenhouse! Thanks.

Since 22 years, our family returns to the Cape to enjoy this beautiful coastline. In RVs or in a tent at the State Park or in various rental homes, we have experienced a variety of accommodation options. Guess why this year's three weeks have been our fourth time at the Greenhouse.
A great place with a very personal touch. Thank you, Jack and Nancy, for keeping it this way.
Looking forward to our next stay in 2015!

The Cape is a wonderful place for a family vacation.

Sister, daughter, nieces, friends, and three good dogs had an amazing stay here. I have always wanted to take my dogs to the beach and we had so much fun with them there. Loved the house, the location, and the very nice folks at the management company. We definitely will come back!Also, let the owner know we loved her photos and we got some great pics as well.

We had a wonderful month of February at the greenhouse the location was great and fortunately the weather was also. The house is great for two families and can accommodate another in the loft; but with much less privacy. We loved the sunken living room and front windows and the spectacular views. The screened-in porch was great.

I just wish this Home Away from Home would be closer to Virginia! It is truly lovely and everything one can wish for in a vacation home.

We recently stayed at the Greenhouse with our 2 dogs, a maltipoo and mini schnauzer. The hour was great, very close the water to hear the the breaking waves, very calming. We arrived after hours and the keys and info was left by Coastal Joes as indicated. The house had a water house outside with warm water so we cleaned pur dogs as we came in and dried in the sunroom every day. The beach had very few people and all dog lovers.

It is a great house on a great beach. The photo needs updating. There are a lot more houses and trees built up around it now. The photo must be 15 years old. House has great floor plan. Very homey feel. Overall a good value.

Quiet, comfortable, homey. So many extras provided by the homeowner. The property management company never failed to answer my multiple e-mails before arrival so we were well prepared. They offered suggestions on shopping, dining and what to expect. A great spot for rest and relaxation, enjoying sun, sand, the Gulf and even rainy weather. We'll book again with Coastal Joe and we will definitely be guests again at Greenhouse!

3rd Time in Green House. Great Vacation. Will be back next year.

No hassle and everything was ready when we arrived. Great service. I recommend Costal Joe to everyone.
C.T. Carley

My husband and I finally celebrated a real honeymoon on our 15th wedding anniversary. Of course this was after we sent the kids back home after 5 days with them. This home is cozy and immaculate. We did have an air conditioner issue but Coastal Joes was right on top of repairing it immediately. I cannot wait to go back. Thank you to the Blake family for a wonderful home to share and thank you Coastal Joes. : )

I asked at checkout about amenities provided (soap, towels, etc). I was told it was in the rental agreeemnt. I could find nothing in the rental agreement that referred to what was provided and what we should bring. I was disappointed in the way the rental agreement was formatted. It has a lot of legally required language, but useful information was hard to find, and pages were not numbered, so when the printed file became disrupted, the sequence was difficult to reproduce. I reported at checkout a few things that needed attention, and I was gently scolded for not reporting it earlier. I would have preferred a simple "we will work on it"

Manager's Response

We saw the Greenhouse last year (May 2012) and decided to check it out this year. The spot is fantastic--of course what spot isn't on The Cape? Each morning as we prepared to go out to the beach and set up camp, we just marveled at the beauty of the view out the two front windows. We had great sunsets, super early morning beach walks and just a fabulous week. While the water was not as warm as it will be in a month or so, it was refreshing and fun to play in the surf. Highly recomended.

We are repeat visitors along with our dear friends, the Davis', from Georgia. This is our "home away from home" where the four of us can meet, catch up, relax, and renew.

One of the best vacations. Great stretch of beach to walk and enjoy. Can see beautiful sunsets from comfort of den. Perfect vantage point to take exceptional pictures of beach/sunsets.

We are returning to the Cape for 13 years now, third time to the Greenhouse, for three weeks this year.

Why this house?

- the location: close to the State Park, no neighbour to one side, direct beach access.

- the house: very personal touch, as the owners themselves are staying there regularly. Thanks, Jack and Nancy!

- CoastalJoe: Very responsive in case of any problem.

Still, some suggestions for improvement:

- upper deck still leaking at heavy rain, not as bad as last year though.

- vertical shades need fixing.

- Pots, pans, cutlery and glasses seem to be as old the the house; a replacement would be a good idea!

We will be back next spring.

Gabi and Peter

This was a return trip for my family, we stayed in the Greenhouse about 16 years ago when the kids were all young. This time we came with grown daughters, their husbands and our grandson! It was just wonderful. I especially like the open floor plan allowing you to view the beach and ocean from any room in the house! We got into town a little early and the kind folks at Coastal Joe allowed us to check in, giving us a few extra hours of vacation time! This house has everything you need for a fabulous and relaxing week at The Cape! Had never used Coastal Joe Rental before, but will the next trip we plan! Thanks for everything.

We loved the Greenhouse. It has one of the most awesome oceanfront views we have ever had. Every room had a view. The beach is only steps away. We had a great upper balcony to sit out and watch the sun set every night. The rental company was so responsive and helpful.

Great beach home right on a great beach. Reasonable price. I'll be back!

This is our second stay at Greenhouse (it was booked for the time we wanted last year), and we will not hesitate to book it again next year. Although a little dated, it was perfect for what we wanted: a pet friendly house with easy access to the beach and great views. The screen porch leaks a little when it rains heavy, but other than that no problems whatsoever. We didn't use the new grill, but it was a nice feature to have. The management company was professional and helpful. CapeSanBlas has become an annual destination the past four years, and Greenhouse is one reason why.

Awful, do not stay here. The beach was full of little gritty particles of sand. The birds and dolphins have little regard for sanitation. The surf was so loud you could hear it in your room.

The Green House was a fantastic rental property. The ameneties, location and size of the Green House fit our needs perfectly. We would definitely recommend this home to others.

We have been going to Cape San Blas for years. This was the first time using this rental agency and staying in this house. When we arrived the rooms were dirty (dog hairs in the sheets, dust on furniture, dead bugs and other litter on the floor (mostly under furniture, in the kitchen and around baseboards). Dresser drawers were broken and the bathroom door was broken and had to be kept closed by wedging something into the door. The door was finally attended to on Wed. (we arrived Sat.) and only after repeated calls to the rental agency. The view was great, the beach was awesome, but I would not rent this house again.

Manager's Response

The perfect beach house on the most beautiful, pristine beach in Florida! We could not have asked for a better location, house, and rental management company. We most certainly will be back and will be looking to rent from Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals on Cape San Blas again. See you next year!

The perfect beach house on the most beautiful, pristine beach in Florida! We could not have asked for a better location, house, and rental management company. We most certainly will be back and will be looking to rent from Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals on Cape San Blas again. See you next year!

Great location, great house. Very good floor plan for a smaller house. Gulf views from every room.

Awesome as always! Enjoyed using the amenities at Ovations. Can't wait to visit again.

Awesome house, Awesome location. You have a mouse running around, but we only found droppings. The siding on the underside of the screened in porch fills up/bows out with water when it rains. I looooooved it, though. I will be back for sure. It was wonderful.

This was our 10th trip to Cape San Blas, but our 1st staying at the Greenhouse. We were fortunate enough to stay at such a wonderful location by sharing and splitting the expenses with our dear friends, Conner and Connie from Georgia. WE LOVED THE GREENHOUSE!!! It was everything the wonderful people at Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals described it to be...comfortable, cozy, clean, convenient, and well decorated. The four of us will be back next year; already is reserved!

Since 12 years, various members of our family have been visiting the Cape, coming over from Germany. Our last stay at the Greenhouse was in 2009. Then, we enjoyed the stay and loved the house very much, but found a number of items in serious need for repair.
When we booked this year's stay, we had to rely on Coastal Joe's confirmation that the house has undergone a throughout refurbishment project last winter.
We trusted them. And it was indeed the case. Everything was now just flawless and we had a great time. It is such a wonderful location.
Thank you so much, owners!
As a result, we already have booked Greenhouse for three weeks in April of next year.
Peter and Gabi

If you are looking to find a quiet, comfortable, dog friendly beach home stocked with everything you could possibly need green house has it. We were blown away at how beautiful cape San blas was. The ocean was crystal clear, the sand, white and powdery. The only thing we didn't anticipate was no cell phone coverage as well as intermittent Internet connection. Would we return to green house? Absolutely!

Exceptional find for the right folks, reasonably-priced, really quiet beach, dog-friendly, very well-done, livable spaces... We will go back.

Beautiful location. Property is heavily used and it shows. Poor air conditioning and refrigerator and other amnenities - sheets, pots and pans. Needs a gas grill also so you don't have to run up & down. For the money, expected more from property.

Only wish we could have stayed 2 weeks

We've stayed in the Greenhouse other summers and, as before, found it to be perfect for us! We love the location, the layout of the house, and the amenities are just right for us! We'll be back next year!

My husband and I, my three boys and their families truly enjoyed the house and the location was perfect. Step right off the steps onto the sugar white sand. NO crowds, even on July 4th. Perfect for families with small children and pets. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. Highly recommended.

What a wonderful vacation spot! Quiet, stretches of empty beach, welcoming to man and dog alike. A great place to just chill and relax, yet close enough to Port St Joe to go in for supplies and dinner. I'll be back.....soon.

Wonderful beach, very private, exellent views. TV and internet were down. Shabby furniture, carpet and bedding. A little pricey for what we got. But we would still go back.

Manager's Response

all. Otherwise, location on beach was great, and really enjoyed the screen porch. Also impressed that beach was regularly cleaned and dragged every day. Will definitely be back next year.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Greenhouse. We've stayed at a number of houses over the last 16 years vacationing at the Cape. This is our favorite.

We loved looking out from the dining and living areas (and the bedrooms, screened porch and deck) directly onto the ocean. This house has elbow room in the living area, and many outside places to enjoy the beach.

Needs a better ice maker
very confusing TV remote setup.

We enjoyed our stay at the Greenhouse. Convienient to the beach with a nice enclosed porch to sit out on and view the beach and sunsets. If you want a seclulded vacation to relax and enjoy the gulf beach, this is the place. Not a lot of conviences on the Cape but only a short drive to Port St. Joe. Very quiet and peaceful.

THE SERVICE AND THE GREAT STAFF MAKE OUR TRIPS TO OUR LITTLE PART OF HEAVEN ON EARTH JUST THST MUCH SWEETER. Costal Joe's has always made os feel like a part of their extended fanily. we look no other place and go no other place.

Stayed a week and had a great time. Great rental home at a great location. Have stayed before. Will stay there again.

Great location, very comfortable and well equipped. Made return reservations before we left.

wonderful place to stay. what a beautiful house and location. thanks brian for hooking us up at the last minute. couldn't have asked for a better place