Knee Deep

Wonderful experience at Knee Deep with our family. Grateful to include our dogs. Thank you!

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The house was exactly how they described it. Super comfy beds! They had lots of beach chairs and boogie boards and beach toys. Not far from the beach at all. Convenient to everything on the Cape! We definitely fully enjoyed our stay, thank you for sharing your beach home with our little family!

The house was great. Very clean and comfortable. I was alone but the master bedroom was large, clean and the bed was comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and I had everything I needed. The walk to the beach takes 2 minutes. I didn't drive the entire week of my stay. Everything you need is within walking distance. 5 minute walk to the store and the prices aren't outrageous. Everyone was nice and made me feel at home. Things close early so keep that in mind. Cape San Blas is a wonderful place to recharge and relax. I would highly recommend the house and location to anyone craving an unforgettable vacation.

Our first time to Cape San Blas. Wonderful experience for a long overdue vacation. Knee Deep was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach. A very short walk to the beach and the property was clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. We have already planned to come back!!

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Ours was an extended length stay, enjoyable, and we are already booked to return to Knee Deep again.
The description of the house and included amenities was accurate.
We appreciated the kitchen appliances, dishes, pots, pans and spices in the cupboards. All important when you're staying long enough to be cooking.
Deck furniture is better than on some other nearby properties. It was nice to be able to enjoy sitting on the deck after being on the beach all day.
There were plenty of nice beach chairs, boogie boards and toys for the kids.
The property is pet-friendly which is one reason we wanted to be there. Even though our dog picked up the scent of other dogs, it was still a very clean property.
Location is very good, although the street is definitely not smooth. Its a very short walk to the beach and being close to the Trading Post, St. Joe Shrimp, Scallop Cove and other local businesses is very handy. Trading Post serves up a pretty good breakfast sandwich and pizzas. There's always a long early morning line to get really, really good donuts from Weber's.
Sunsets on “the Cape” are absolutely fantastic.
Several visits to the State Parks are highly recommended. Request a “Wilderness Pass” to go exploring further up the peninsula.
Coastal Joe staff was very responsive to our questions and requests for assistance.

This rental was perfect for the 5 of us, two adults and 3 teens (17,16,14) and also our little pup. Very close and easy walk to the beach. Loved the layout of the home and all the spaces were very comfortable. The loft area was great for the kids to hang out. Had everything we needed and was very clean upon arrival! We have rented with Coastal Joe multiple times now and it has always been a great experience, I always look to see what they have available before looking anywhere else. I was concerned beforehand about previous reviews that there wasn’t much beach but thankfully we didn’t have any issues during our stay. The beach and water and everything was perfect! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!!

This was so relaxing. All of our needs were met. The beach was a short, direct walk from the house. The check in and check out process was a breeze.

Everything was great at this property! We had a few days where the water was up high so there wasn't much beach. The lack of beach would be our only complaint. The house had all the amenities we need and was very spacious.

This home was perfect. Close to the beach, clean, large, comfortable, accommodating and best of all it was dog friendly which made it even more special. We can’t thank the owner enough for allowing us to bring our furdaughter with us. The bed was so nice that I just purchased the same one here in TN. This home is big enough for a large family with enough space left over. The only thing missing that we could have used was a baby gate to keep our dog from going off the porch but we made a makeshift gate with the beach chairs that were provided so it worked out fine. Lots of beach toys and items to use in the laundry room. Loved then huge washer and dryer and hot outside shower. The pull under garage was really nice and could fit 2 large cars under it with room left over. I don’t have any complaints at all about this stay. Well done !

We had a great time and enjoyed the rental. The location is great and so close to the store, restaurants, and ice cream shop. Large living room space and dining table was nice. Everything was clean and in working condition.

The renovations and decor of the home were very nice. We really liked the layout of the house, and we were able to have 2 adults and 5 teenagers live very comfortably. The only complaint I have is that the outdoor grill was terrible. Families like to cook out on vacation, and grills that are old and completely rusted out make this difficult. A very small investment would make a big difference.

Loved the condo! The layout was awesome, it was well-stocked and the beach was beautiful.

This experience was one of the best that we have had with a rental agency. The staff are all very helpful. We will definitely use Coastal Joe's again!

Second time renting the Knee Deep house & very pleased with the house, location & overall experience.

This condo was perfect for our family. Lots of room to spread out, everything was updated and very clean. The location was great, but we did walk down the beach a bit to set up because the beach front was very short when you first walk on from our road. Looks like maybe hurricane wash out? Anyway, beautiful beach, not very crowded. We appreciated the extra beach chairs provided, and made use of the washer and dryer and outdoor shower. Would highly recommend this place and cape San blas!

This was our 2nd stay at Knee Deep. As with the 1st stay, the home was nicely done. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware. Decor and furnishings were nice and comfortable. Short walk to the beach, and with the rented cart, taking stuff to the beach was easy. We did run into some rain, but it is Florida. We will be back.

Really enjoyed our stay at Knee Deep. Place was really clean and spacious. It had everything we needed for the week and the rental process was really easy/seamless. Only slight drawback was lack of beach at end of Aruba. Close walk to the beach but had to walk down some on the beach to have more space for our larger group.

We love the cape! We came to see friends, that own a home on the cape. We had a wonderful trip overall! The house was very clean and pet friendly, which we loved. The kitchen was stocked with all the gadgets you need. If you are a big cook, you may want to bring your own knife. Can’t expect those things in a rental. Also, need to bring your own paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, etc. The AC really works great! The loft was so cool and the beds up there are so comfy. The king bed isn’t as comfy, but it was just fine for what we needed. It was kind of strange that there were cameras out, especially close to the outside shower. BUT, I completely understand wanting to protect your property AND we showered with our swimsuits on.... So no biggie! The walk to the beach was short and you can see the beach from the master window. SO PRETTY!!! It rained on us a good bit, but the games they had kept us busy! Overall EVERYTHING was AMAZING! We will be back!

Knee Deep was just as we expected. Good location, clean and spacious. We had a great stay.

The unit was nice and had ample cooking supplies. There is very little beach to set up on at then end of Aruba drive. If you have a lot of stuff to carry to beach you need to find a unit with a wider beach in close proximity.

We have been coming to the Cape for 17 years now and consider it our 2nd home. Knee Deep was a great home for our week at the beach. The home has been remodeled very well and had everything we needed. The upstairs space was perfect for the teenagers and the 1/2 bath was a perfect addition. The beach area has been disappearing in the area, but we were still able to have plenty of space to set up each day and the kids to enjoy playing.

Had a great trip, house was great, only problem- there was no easy access to the beach, water was up to the end of Aruba, had to go through others property to get to the beach. We were thankful they were nice and agreed to the pass through especially since we had several little ones to get to the beach. We had take out from Little Bill’s - it was great! The ice cream shop is always a big hit with our group!

Our family had a great first stay at Knee Deep. House was nicely done and kitchen well stocked for cooking. The mattresses were comfortable and the beach a very short walk away. We'll be back. Coastal Joe's folks are easy to deal with.

Lovely condo steps from the beach. This was the cleanest condo I’ve ever stayed in. The beach was amazing and the condo was set up for everything we needed. Didn’t go without! The outside shower was a nice bonus to rinse off our dog. And it was so nice to be able to walk to the trading post and coffee shop. Will definitely be returning!

Very nice and new inside. Easy beach access. Management company was very helpful!

We stayed at Knee Deep for the first time for three months beginning the end of December through March. The property is in new condition, with plank floors throughout, new appliances, baths etc. The upstairs loft is especially good for kids with bunkbed having a full size mattress top and bottom plus a sleeper sofa, TV and half bath. The only thing we would add is a dresser in the guest room and master. The location is convenient about a block from the beach. We love it and will be here again next year!

The house is exceptional! The rental office was excellent. Had a slight issue with the air unit and it was fixed within an hour!!! The ONLY problem was with the neighbor. They are very very territorial and will come and lecture you about what belongs to them. They waited outside to confront us to make sure we knew **how it works*. Outside of that, this is a wonderful place to stay!!

Cape San Blas is a great beach experience, particularly for dog owners & Knee Deep / Coastal Joe provided everything we needed. Very impressed with the friendliness of local residents & other vacationers. Just wish I could have had more time to explore the Apalachicola & Apalachicola Bay areas.

We enjoyed our stay at Knee Deep. We could tell that the unit has been recently renovated, and it is very nicely done. It was a great unit for our dog as well, with hardwood floors throughout. It is a few minutes walk down to the beach so no ocean views from the balcony (which we knew ahead of time so no big deal), but we did enjoy sitting out on the deck looking at the stars in the evenings. The check in & out process was very easy. We will definitely consider Knee Deep the next time we come down!

We enjoyed our stay at Knee Deep. We could tell that the unit has been recently renovated, and it is very nicely done. It was a great unit for our dog as well, with hardwood floors throughout. It is a few minutes walk down to the beach so no ocean views from the balcony (which we knew ahead of time so no big deal), but we did enjoy sitting out on the deck looking at the stars in the evenings. The check in & out process was very easy. We will definitely consider Knee Deep the next time we come down!

We had a wonderful stay at Cape San Blas. The house was awesome and had everything we needed. The location was perfect and the beach was like paradise! Coastal Joe provided great customer service and prompt in responding to any questions. We enjoyed the fresh shrimp, ice cream, and of of course the donuts. We will definitely be back.

Great stay and super comfortable surroundings! Loved Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe! Was super happy to have the whole family including my dog! Would totally stay here again!

Great stay and super comfortable surroundings! Loved Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe! Was super happy to have the whole family including my dog! Would totally stay here again!

We absolutely loved your beach house! Very nice, clean, updated. We enjoyed the deck early morning for coffee, reading, listening to the birds. Evening for drinks , fun and laughter! We grilled, cooked and also ate out at some really fun restaurants close by. Very relaxing area and we spent a day at the beautiful state park beach. Its amazing there! The water is so clear and gorgeous blues, greens and everyone is so nice there! The only thing that was a little odd. Is that the people that you share the beach with in front of the beach house, by the way the beach is also beautiful and sunsets, sunrises are amazing! The people tend to be very territorial about the beach. We found this to be only right out front of the beach house. Not friendly and they leave there tents and chairs up all night and take up a lot of space by leaving chairs spread out etc... it could have been just that week and who we were sharing the beach with. I found when I walked every morning with my golden retriever in both directions on the beach , people were super friendly! We loved that the beach was dog friendly and he also loved the beach and walks. He was not to sure about the taste of the salty water though. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful beach house!

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We enjoyed our stay at Knee Deep. The house was clean on our arrival. We had been to Cape San Blas the previous year and knew we wouldn't have a view of the gulf at this house but it is only a short walk to the beach. Coastal Joe were great to deal with and very helpful when I called with questions. Our small problem in the bathroom was dealt with right away. We would definitely stay here again.

Knee Deep was the perfect place for our holiday stay on Cape San Blas. I rented this unit because it was just a couple of buildings away from the place my sister was staying. My daughter, son-in-law and grand-dog joined me for Christmas week at the beach. We were all very pleased with the quality of the property, comfort of the beds, well-stocked kitchen pans and utensils, etc. There was a faint musty smell to one of the couches - something appeared to have been spilled into it - but we pointed this out to property management so this should be corrected. CSB beaches are stunning, and the sunsets are magnificent. The first few days of our stay, we practically had the beach to ourselves! Overall, we couldnt have asked for a better value for our money at Knee Deep.

My family had a wonderful experience. We have visited the Cape for the past 17 years. This was our first year with Coastal Joe. We will definitely be back. The office people were friendly and very helpful, apparently dedicated to making our stay pleasant.

4th year we have been to Cape San Blas. Wonderful place and we will be returning for many years to come.

4th year we have been to Cape San Blas. Wonderful place and we will be returning for many years to come.

Knee Deep was as described per the VRBO/Coastal Joe's website. In fact, it was actually larger and nicer than it appears in the pictures. The beach dcor is very pretty and unique, to include the beautiful comforter and pillows in the master bedroom and the beach style shower curtains. The entire atmosphere; from cleanliness to dcor and top line appliances indicate pride in ownership. There is an abundance of very nice plastic containers (for left overs)in assorted sizes, as well as plenty of skillets and pots and pans. They also have a nice size crock-pot, toaster, blender and coffee pot. I would make 3 suggestions - either to the owner or potential rentals: (1) I did not find any baking pans (8x8 or 9x13) when wanting to bake brownies or a casserole (2) The cooking utensils are not very substantial. In particular, the whisk and the spatula. It appears they were bought at the Dollar Tree so they are lacking in desired function. This is an observation and NOT a complaint. I realize, from past experience, that many renters do not respect other property and damage results from inappropriate use. (3) There are no paper towels (to start you out) or small supply of dishwasher soap so be sure to bring the cleaning items you like to use throughout the week. There is a small bottle of liquid dishwashing soap and cleaner for the stove top.
We greatly appreciated the use of the beach chairs and my grandkids loved the use of the boogie boards. We also appreciated the use of the outdoor warm shower to clean off and shower the kids before entering the house. While we would have preferred a gulf front home, this house does have a beautiful view of the water from the master bedroom. Plus, it's a nice, short walk and something that was good for all of us each day.
The owner also provide games (closet) and DVD's. We found the beds and bedding to be very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep.

Maybe tile instead of carpet though!

In this pass year and half I have suffered great loss of my husband and precious son who was down syndrome. I was searching for peace and healing and found both in my stay with your rental. Everyone was awesome and I am forever grateful

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