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Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV, fireplace
Escape to Summerbay, a 2-bedroom single-family house overlooking St. Joseph Bay on the Gulf of Mexico side of Cape San Blas. Relax on the bayfront deck under ceiling fans with a good book, access the water via private boardwalk for kayaking and paddleboarding or unwind by an electric fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay

We have all heard about the white sand beaches of Cape San Blas, but have you ever thought about visiting the other side of the Peninsula? The Gulf of Mexico is on the beachside of Cape San Blas, but nature’s playground awaits on the other side in St. Joseph Bay. Come stay in Hideaway Bay, a 2 bedroom single family house that sits overlooking the bay. Bring your kayak or your paddleboard and access the water easily at the end of the private boardwalk. Natural vegetation surrounds this home creating a buffer that makes for a perfect retreat from the everyday grind. Once inside this home, it is situated all on one level, a rare find these days. Take a break on the bayfront deck and relax under the ceiling fans while reading a good book.

This is an ideal spot for anytime of the year. It’s also a great spot for week long stays in the summer to go scalloping or spend your winters here. You can cozy up to the electric fireplace. Make plans now to visit the “wilder” side of the Cape and immerse yourself in nature.

**Pet friendly, max quantity and type required; additional fees apply**

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates* Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival and departure dates (must follow the property's turnover day, if applicable). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. Please contact us with your questions or to further assist!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,064 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Map
Cape San Blas, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 16 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 59 min drive - 87.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peachy’s - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pig Island and within 3 miles (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Port St. Joe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Bay Front, Private Dock, Kayak Walk-In, Cape San Blas ~ Hideaway Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a great trip and loved Summerbay. It is located very close to shops and still feels very private. The dock is a wonderful spot to watch the sunrise, fish, or kayak from. It is a short walk across the street to the beach. We would stay here again!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area

Spent most of our time on kayaks on the water behind the house catching lots of fish. Short walk to the beach. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Clean and cozy with a comfortable bed. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

toney c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Under renovation.

This property is under renovation. Not mentioned on the website listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

BE AWARE - Unattended damage and no response from management @ Pristine Properties Vacation Rentals

This was so very disappointing! We stayed at this property back in May and had an incredible time with family. The main reason we chose this property is the dock that leads to the bay, since we love to kayak. This feature is also pointed out in the listing. For our return visit two weeks ago with friends, we received a phone message from the management company - Pristine Properties Vacation Rentals - two hours before our arrival that the dock is blocked off due to damage to the steps at the dock. Again, the dock is the main reason we chose this property. We drove over 7 hours with friends who also brought all their gear, and the dock was blocked due to damage from a storm 3 weeks earlier. It was so disappointing, and the management team and had plenty of time not only to attend to the repairs (the steps could have been easily repaired in an hour—mainly because they needed to be secured to the dock) but also should have contacted us many days before we drove all the way. I also called and used the text options multiple times and was promised three separate times that Suzanne on the management team would call me back and address our disappointment, but I never got such a call. We have been coming to the Cape since 1984 and have never had such a disappointing experience and bad communication from a management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay. The soaps and dish washing detergent were a very cheap quality. I would recommend washing all the cooking utensils and pots before using. Some of the bowls were not clean. There is no dishwasher so bring paper goods and cups. It would be nice to have a coffee maker that uses pods. The porch could be much more enjoyable with a nice cup of coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

26th Anniversary

We didn't know what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised it was exactly as the ad described - and more! The sunrise/sunset's were absolutely amazing...and the horseback ride at sunset on the beach will NEVER be forgotten! Highly recommend the SummerBay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great time at Summer bay. It was clean and everything worked well. Communication was great with the rental company. It’s such a lovely house, perfect for a small family. Great area on the bay too and hope to stay again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Jane Z.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Old Cape San Blas

This older bayside property a good example of why we have been visiting this area for over 30 years. Not many properties are so sheltered from other houses and the noisy main road. The house is in pretty good shape, but could be cleaner. Bugs in window sills and dirt on baseboards. A boil water order was put in place shortly after we arrived but the property management company did not reach out to us. We heard about it from other renters. Great place to watch a wild lightning show!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice 30th Anniversary Getaway

We are an active couple with a small poodle who returned to Cape San Blas this year to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We greatly enjoyed our stay at Summerbay. The location, weather and amenities were perfect for us to enjoy all of the things we had planned, such as hiking, kayaking, windsurfing and walking the beach. The house had a secluded feel, even though it was close to stores, etc. We stopped at Piggly Wiggly in Port St Joe on our way in, stocked up on food, paper towels, bug spray, etc. so that we could make our own meals, stay put, and enjoy the beautiful nature by foot, bike or paddle...and that's exactly what we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

A great beach house but be prepared to bring. ypur own toilet paper, paper towels, detergent to wash

dishes and towels, soap to bath with, garbage bags. When we arrived at 4 pm which is a rediciously late check in time, they were still cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great time

8/10 Good

vicki h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Comfortable. No dishwasher or grill. But still very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Elaine P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some work

We killed 2 to 4 roaches a day. Laundry room light does not work. The inside of the kitchen cabinets need to be cleaned. The bathroom ceiling fan needs to be cleaned. There is a water drip inside the locked closet. Major trimming needs to be done to the trees in the driveway. The limbs scratched our truck just trying to get to the house. visitors need to be able to turn around in the yard with a boat. The View was beautiful and the furniture was comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect!

Summer bay was perfect for our family of 5. The dock was fun! The home was clean. Only compliant was that several light bulbs were out so I just replaced them. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

collyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Location + Helpful Tips

This was our first stay at Summerbay as we usually rent a few houses up on the bay. The larger lot with space from neighbors and private dock appealed to us, and delivered on both counts. A couple of things to make the stay better would be to pack a white noise machine as the neighbors have a rooster, and if sunrise isn't your preferred waking time, it will drown out the bird. Also pack compostable dishes etc.. if you don't want to be hand washing dishes. My fault, I missed that there was not a dishwasher in this house, as I'd never rented one on the cape that didn't have one in all our years here. We liked the location, and the home did not seem to suffer during hurricane Michael, or was repaired quickly. We would stay again with better planning on our part.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Micha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Our Summerbay stay

We had an amazing time at Summerbay! The view of the bay was breathtaking, just make sure you have buy spray! We definitely will book again if we end up at Cape San Blas in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Maida M.

Perfect Sunrise - Great R and R

This place didn’t disappoint for a much needed R & R retreat. The place was clean and convenient, but isolated enough to have privacy and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the sunrise from the deck is worth getting up for. Looking forward to returning

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Great secluded area on the bay!

Enjoyed the stay, loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018