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Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights.

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom59 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$716
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

About this property

Entire place

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

Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights.

2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Vacation Rental Villa on Cape San Blas.

Welcome to Scallop Cove #5 (Blue Tortuga), a charming and cozy bayfront villa nestled along the glistening waters of St. Joseph's Bay. Perfect for a relaxing costal escape, this two-bedroom retreat offers comfort and convenience with one bedroom featuring a queen bed and the other bedroom with one double/twin bunk, ideal for families. The bathroom, with a walk-in shower, is conveniently accessible from both sides of the hallway. Stocked kitchen for cooking your daily catch and high speed Wifi to stay connected.

Step outside onto the spacious deck, where you can enjoy meals at the picnic table or unwind in the screened-in porch, all while soaking in the natural beauty around you.

With a fishing peir just steps from your front door, you can cast a line and watch the sunrise over the bay, then stroll across to the Gulf side for breathtaking sunsets on the sandy beaches of Cape San Blas. You can anchor your boat just off the pier in the shallow protected waters near Pig's Island, making this an ideal spot for boaters and anglers. ***Pier not permitted for mooring***. Beach lovers will appreciate the dedicated boardwalk right across from the cottage, offering easy access to the Gulf shoreline (3-5 min walk).

Parking for two vehicles is available.

For those looking for local adventure, you're perfectly positioned behind the best bait and tackle shop on the Cape, where you'll find expert advice on fishing and gear rentals, including kayaks and canoes. The adjacent grocery store and gas station ensure that you'll never run out of supplies, so you can focus on enjoying your stay.

Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise, surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, emerald green waters, and protected wildlife habitats. It's common to spot deer, foxes, eagles, ospreys, sea turtles, and even the occasional black bear. Just minutes away, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 2,500 acres of unspoiled beauty within 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shorelines, plus a convenient boat tramp.

Whether you're here to fish, kayak, explore the beaches, or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings, Scallop Cove #5 (Blue Tortuga) offers a perfect blend of adventure and serenity for your next Cape San Blas getaway.

Property manager

Vince Bishop

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 640 square feet

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  • Laundry
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
Scallop Cove #3 Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
Scallop Cove #5 Bayfront Cottage on Cape San Blas
1015

About the area

Map
Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 20 min drive - 20.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights.?

As of 22 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights. on 27 Jul 2025 start from NZ$716.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 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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Scallop Cove #5 - The Blue Tortuga - Bayfront, 3 Min Walk to Gulf, Pet Friendly, No Min Nights. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Morning sunrise was beautiful. Great location, very comfortable for the two of us. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Great view and an easy walk to the beach. I wish the beds were more comfortable but overall for the price this was a good deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Excellent location and place to stay with friends going fishing Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

I really love the Cape San Blas area. Stayed at Scallop Cove last year too and a great place. Will be back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Nice and clean, rental was easy. Quiet place with lots of birds and other wildlife including bald eagles. Nice access to the gulf just across the street. We hope to be back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

As advertised, clean, and great views. I do recommend some updates to the property such as mini blinds and ceiling fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Good location, just needs some freshening up and maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The home was perfect for myself, my husband, and two little boys. We had a great time watching the wildlife from the dock and back porch. The beach is a short walk from the cottage. My only suggestion was to update the pictures online as the home exceeded the expectation. Very clean, nicely updated, and comfortable. We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

All we needed. Bungalow was clean and view of the bay was beautiful. Only suggestion is to replace the ceiling fan on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our own meals so after stopping at the Piggly Wiggly on the way in we didn’t leave the Cape until we checked out. Scallop Cove is literal steps away with a small selection of grocery items and even some beach gear so anything we decided we needed we just purchased there. We rented kayaks and bikes from San Flea rentals which we used almost daily. The sunrise from the back screened porch and deck was breathtakingly beautiful. And an easy walk across the street puts you on the beach. As for the home, it was just what we needed. A nice cozy place for the 2 of us. The outdoor shower was great for getting the sand off too! We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Super clean, super well equipped for cooking, beautiful view of the bay and very convenient to the beach. The convenience of the store nearby was wonderful! The only downside is that the bedroom with the single bed is very tight. I am not sure it would work for larger build people, just because it would be very hard to access the closet area and one side of the bed. And the shower is also a small corner shower. It worked well for us but is something to note. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable option that doesn’t involve sacrificing comfort and cleanliness! There is a great screened porch, and an open deck, as well as a nice yard to walk dogs. It’s also the BEST view of the sunrise and a quick walk to the beach to see the sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10

I’m not a reviewer but I needed to do this one. The location of this property is great. You can walk up to the bait shop or gas station to grab something. Now, the property needs a lot of work. When you first walk in it smelled like urine. The pots and pans were in terrible shape with burnt food on them and Teflon scratches. The bathroom has patched holes in the shower and soft spots in the floor. I can go on but you see the shape of the house. It has beautiful sunsets so it’s pretty upsetting. This is an investment home for him one of many. My opinion he needs to spend some money and it would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location. Beautiful view off the back deck. Everything was functional, just needs to be updated. Perfect for our family. Kitchen was well stocked. We plan on returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Out stay was great no issues at all Would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10

We thuroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is super convenient and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Location is fabulous. Weather was best ever. Our unit is very nice beds very comfortable. Fishing was excellent....caught a 27 inch red fish off the dock in back of property. Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Property was clean and a perfect location for a weekend visit to CSB. Amazing views of the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

This pet friendly quaint little cottage comes with beautiful picture perfect sunrises. The convenient store is right behind the property that has everything you need. Literally everything! Great place to stay. Only complaint would be the mattresses. We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The property was clean and efficient with a beautiful bay view. Conveniently located behind a wonderful general store. Short walk across street to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This is a great location! We had never been to Cape San Blas and loved that this was our first experience. The cottage was so cute. It was plenty spacious for 2 adults and a dog. You can step out your back door to watch the sunrise and in the evening take a 3.5 minute walk (literally.. I timed it) across the street to the beach to see the sunset. It was gorgeous!! You can rent bikes at a shop just behind the house. We rode them to the state park at the end of the cape. The park was amazing!! The cottage is only 20ish minutes from Port St. Joe and Apalachicola.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Check in and out was easy. Rental was very clean. It is a smaller space, but well described in overview. Convenient location to store and short walk to beach. Had an issue with air conditioner night before we checked out and Vince sent us partial refund for it. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This is a beautiful little hideaway with a view of the bay. A perfect spot for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10

We certainly enjoyed our stay at Scallop Cove number five! It had a beautiful view of the Bay, and the house size was just perfect for the four of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022