Dolphin Watch | Visit Florida Beaches

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Get a $35 per day credit towards beach gear on this property for reservations of 3 nights up to 21 nights.

This property proudly offers The Starfish Standard which ensures all linens, including bedding, is laundered upon every checkout.

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Location is key for this beachfront vacation rental home. Perched on top of a sand dune, just passed the rock wall on Cape San Blas, it’s impossible to get any closer to the water than in Dolphin Watch. The gentle waves of the gulf hit just beyond the staircase leading from the house to the beach. On the opposite side of the house, just across the street, is the St. Joseph Bay. The bay is a marine life wonderland. Perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding and inshore fishing.

Dolphin Watch accommodates a party of 6 comfortably with 3 bedrooms on the top floor, and the living area on the main level. Each of the three bedrooms are gulf front with fantastic gulf views of the beach and access onto a large covered deck. The main floor living area is an open concept that allows everyone to spread out and enjoy one another while also taking in the breathtaking views.

*Due to accelerated beach erosion there is currently very little beach in front of this property. However, while Dolphin Watch is experiencing what nature throws at her you can reap the rewards! Use the promo code SAND to get a significant discount on any stay at the property.*

**Pet Friendly, max quantity, type, and additional fees do 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!

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Bedding

Bedroom 1

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Bedroom 2

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Bedroom 3

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

2 Queen Sleeper Sofa

Rollaway

Sleeps: 2

2 Rollaway

Amenities 32

Beach/Bay Proximity

Beach Access
Beach Front

Kitchen

Blender
Dishes/Utensils
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Nearby Activities

Fishing
Golf
Pickle Ball
Tennis

Nearby Attractions

Cape San Blas Lighthouse
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Property Features

Accepts Snowbirds
Air Conditioning
Beach Gear Rental Credit
Dryer
Free WiFi
Heating
Kitchen
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Starfish Standard
Television
Washer

Property Policies

No Smoking
Pet Friendly with Fee
Pets Considered with Fee

Reviews 4.7 (16)

love this place
- Posted: 8/30/2024

Absolutely beautiful home in a perfect location! Just steps to the beach! We will definitely be back for another beach vacation!
- Posted: 8/5/2024

Thank you for your feedback, Melissa. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home and its location. We look forward to hosting you again for your next beach vacation!
Visit Florida Beaches staff

This is a fantastic location. House is right on the beach and very close to the water. House was clean and guest instructions were easy to follow. This listing is run by Pristine properties. You have to go through extra steps to actually rent the site and cannot just do everything through airbnb, which is a bit of a pain, but not a deal breaker. I WILL say, that this company has an affiliation a supplier of beach equipment and sent me vouchers to use, which was very much appreciated and I took advantage of that.
Accommodations were comfortable. The outdoor bed swing was a hit for afternoon naps and also star gazing in the evening. The reason why I did not give the experience 5 stars was that the back stairs going to the beach are caution taped off. This is not shown in the listing and it was not communicated to me. While not a huge inconvenience, we did have to walk to the back of the house and then go around the side to get down to the beach.
- Posted: 7/30/2024

Thank you for your review, Julie. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fantastic location and found the house clean and comfortable. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the back stairs to the beach; we strive to keep our guests informed about changes and appreciate your feedback on this matter. We will work on improving our communication regarding such details. Thank you for taking advantage of the beach equipment vouchers, and we hope to welcome you back again!
Visit Florida Beaches staff

Perfect place for a quiet beach getaway with family.
- Posted: 3/17/2024

It was nice. Hearing the waves were a plus at night. The 1st night I was concerned about the swaying of the house but got used to it.
- Posted: 10/28/2022

You literally can’t get Closer to the beach. Close convenience stores, great fishing, not a ton of people around that made it felt like we had a private beach. I totally recommend.
- Posted: 10/28/2022

Nice.
- Posted: 10/22/2022

The house was awesome. Right on the beach. There’s a bed swing on the porch that is so relaxing. We spent a lot of time there watching the ocean. Will stay again!
- Posted: 7/25/2022

Wonderful stay.
- Posted: 7/16/2022

We stayed at Dolphin Watch in September, great weather and the accommodations were very nice. The nightly beach fire, quiet and relaxing.
from Cartersville - Posted: 9/28/2021

We loved Dolphin Watch. We would like to rent again.

- Posted: 12/18/2021

Excellent rental location.

- Posted: 11/16/2021

We had a great week! The property is like being ON the water. It was so convenient to go back and forth to the beach and Sept at the beach is wonderful. The house was clean and in order. There were plenty of dishes and utensils/pots and pans for our use. The beds were comfortable. Would be nice for the middle bedroom to have 2 single beds or 4 bunk beds but I knew it was a queen ahead of time. Location is great. Love the quick bike ride to the shops and easy to get to they kayak launch for the bay. Will definitely think about renting again.

- Posted: 9/25/2021

Location was wonderful! Very close to the beach. Additional items would make the stay more comfortable and enjoyable: adding a table to at least one of the balconies, placing a coffee table or end table in the living room, replacing all random coffee mugs with a nice set, replacing pots with matching lids, fixing light fixtures in the laundry room and on the top balcony. .

- Posted: 8/15/2021

on the beach

I'm not sure you can get closer to the water without staying on a boat.Everything was great, except for the dead fish from the red tide. That, however was not the fault of property owner, or rental company.
- Posted: 11/12/2021

Wonderful property right on the beach. Even in summer the beach was not crowded like other areas on the panhandle. We were able to have our own beach fires, the kids made s’mores and we watched fireworks that some neighbors shot off. The house was very spacious and accommodated our 2 families with everyone having enough space to spread out. The views from the 2 decks were amazing and we really enjoyed watching the sunset each night and watching the dolphins play off the shore. We fished in the ocean just outside our back door and off piers in nearby Port St Joe. We hiked the trails in Deal Tract Preserve that was just a short walk down the road and the State Park at the tip of the cape. The restaurants we great, especially LongBill’s and the ice cream sundaes at The Cape Trading Post were a hit with both the kids and adults. We can’t wait to visit Dolphin Watch again!!

- Posted: 7/17/2021

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Absolutely beautiful home in a perfect location! Just steps to the beach! We will definitely be back for another beach vacation!
Melissa

Posted: 8/5/2024

This is a fantastic location. House is right on the beach and very close to the water. House was clean and guest instructions were easy to follow. This listing is run by Pristine properties. You have to go through extra steps to actually rent the site and cannot just do everything through airbnb, which is a bit of a pain, but not a deal breaker. I WILL say, that this company has an affiliation a supplier of beach equipment and sent me vouchers to use, which was very much appreciated and I took advantage of that.
Accommodations were comfortable. The outdoor bed swing was a hit for afternoon naps and also star gazing in the evening. The reason why I did not give the experience 5 stars was that the back stairs going to the beach are caution taped off. This is not shown in the listing and it was not communicated to me. While not a huge inconvenience, we did have to walk to the back of the house and then go around the side to get down to the beach.
Julie

Posted: 7/30/2024

You literally can’t get Closer to the beach. Close convenience stores, great fishing, not a ton of people around that made it felt like we had a private beach. I totally recommend.
Travis

Posted: 10/28/2022

We had a great week! The property is like being ON the water. It was so convenient to go back and forth to the beach and Sept at the beach is wonderful. The house was clean and in order. There were plenty of dishes and utensils/pots and pans for our use. The beds were comfortable. Would be nice for the middle bedroom to have 2 single beds or 4 bunk beds but I knew it was a queen ahead of time. Location is great. Love the quick bike ride to the shops and easy to get to they kayak launch for the bay. Will definitely think about renting again.

Laurie C

Posted: 9/25/2021

Location was wonderful! Very close to the beach. Additional items would make the stay more comfortable and enjoyable: adding a table to at least one of the balconies, placing a coffee table or end table in the living room, replacing all random coffee mugs with a nice set, replacing pots with matching lids, fixing light fixtures in the laundry room and on the top balcony. .

Dina V

Posted: 8/15/2021

I'm not sure you can get closer to the water without staying on a boat.Everything was great, except for the dead fish from the red tide. That, however was not the fault of property owner, or rental company.
James

Posted: 11/12/2021

Wonderful property right on the beach. Even in summer the beach was not crowded like other areas on the panhandle. We were able to have our own beach fires, the kids made s’mores and we watched fireworks that some neighbors shot off. The house was very spacious and accommodated our 2 families with everyone having enough space to spread out. The views from the 2 decks were amazing and we really enjoyed watching the sunset each night and watching the dolphins play off the shore. We fished in the ocean just outside our back door and off piers in nearby Port St Joe. We hiked the trails in Deal Tract Preserve that was just a short walk down the road and the State Park at the tip of the cape. The restaurants we great, especially LongBill’s and the ice cream sundaes at The Cape Trading Post were a hit with both the kids and adults. We can’t wait to visit Dolphin Watch again!!

Lake S

Posted: 7/17/2021