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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Cape San Blas, FL
  • Port St. Joe Beach
    11 min walk
  • Salinas Park
    14 min walk
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    4 min drive

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About the area

Port St. Joe

On waterfront.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Port St. Joe Beach and Salinas Park. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port St. Joe Beach - 11 min walk
  • Money Bayou - 3 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 8 min drive
  • Indian Pass Beach - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Pass Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay for the Holidays! Bay-side Bungalow with convenient outdoor shower, WiFi and private deck

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bay
- Firepit
- Propane grill
- Complete Clean Linen Participant - ALL linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout

Details: Become immersed in the untouched beauty of Cape San Blas at this charming 2-bedroom beach cottage that sleeps 6. Nestled on more than an acre of waterfront property, located along St. Joseph Bay with oaks, pines, and palmettos lining the shores, it’s a truly peaceful escape. However, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds with some of the area’s best restaurants nearby, offering fresh seafood and local charm.

This newly renovated cottage rests on a raised platform and welcomes guests through a private, wraparound deck with new lounge furniture that seats 4 and a 6-person alfresco dining table. Sip coffee in the morning to the sound of herons or fire up the propane grill for dinners with spectacular sunsets. Take advantage of the enclosed outdoor shower/clawfoot tub off the primary bedroom for a secluded bubble bath in the great outdoors. As guests enter the open floor plan, a cheerful kitchen and living area illuminated by natural light invites everyone to relax. A plush sofa, comfy armchairs, and a large TV offer ample space to lounge in the living area. The upgraded kitchen features a spacious pantry, all-new appliances, a dishwasher, and updated butcher block countertops for meal prep. A round dining table seats 4 in the kitchen. This cottage features hand-crafted, whimsical light fixtures created from re-purposed objects. A short hallway leads to 2 bedrooms styled in nautical décor with vintage artwork—1 primary with a posh queen-sized bed and wardrobe to hang clothes, and 1 bunk room with a full-over-full bed and a washer and dryer that’s convenient for families.

St. Joseph’s Bay is steps from the front door, providing a tranquil atmosphere easily accessible from community boardwalks. Stroll along the beach in search of starfish, spend a lazy afternoon kayaking or paddleboarding on the bay’s calm waters, or enjoy breathtaking views from the West-facing deck. Play at Salina Park across the street with beach access, or head to the nearby pickleball court. Within a short drive are wildlife preserves, birdwatching sites, and national forests, allowing guests to explore the natural beauty of Cape San Blas.

Salt Therapy’s authentic cottage charm provides the ideal home base for guests who want front-row access to the water and modern amenities. Book this quiet escape today!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6):
FIRST FLOOR:
- Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only
- Guest Bedroom: Full-over-Full Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only

*Your reservation includes $250 worth of beach gear. That’s right! Rent a beach wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, and more for your stay. Your $250 credit will go a long way!

*No pets are allowed on this property at any time.

*Weddings are not allowed at this home. If this policy is violated, you may be asked to vacate the property, forfeit any rental payments, and be subject to HOA, community, and 360 Blue fines.

Property manager

360 Blue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3-5034

Stay for the Holidays! Bay-side Bungalow with convenient outdoor shower, WiFi and private deck Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Superb. Everything we could ask and more
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
As advertised, with the exception that the beach is NOT a 7-minute walk… more like a 7-minute drive. Given that line was a selling point for me, I felt misled.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vacay
Very clean and comfortable, well equipped, located near the bay and far enough away from neighbors to be very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

William D.

Really great overall - but some FYI/observations
The bad news is that if you need to get ahold of the management company for something, you may be out of luck. I was NEVER able to contact them despite calling and calling - call went to endless hold regardless of what extension I used. Never even got voice mail - just hold music endlessly. Luckily, the property was around the corner from the management building so we just went there in person. The GOOD news is that there have been some improvements that the photos didn't show: the kitchen counter is now a single piece all the way across giving much more usable counter area, and a small dishwasher was added. Also, the front deck has been enlarged and screened-in and the resulting porch is wonderful. Subject to opinion: the property sleeps six but reasonably, that may be 2 too many. The property is charmingly small, but too small for 6 (in my opinion). However, the homeowners may have it set this way for their personal use. Decor is lovely but since the property is small, some surfaces could use less decor to open space up for clients belongs (again, maybe homeowners prefer this for themselves). Try to pack very minimally. There are lots of hooks throughout the property which really come in handy. The master bed was comfortable and in good condition, sheets and towels seemed clean and fluffy. Overall - really good experience and the location is absolutely the best part!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amy H., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Unplug and De-stress in this Rustic Cabin
This cabin on Cape San Blas bay is very quiet and VERY remote. While my husband needed to totally unplug from work (our stay defintely filled his wishes due to frequent internet and phone service outages), I would have liked a few more creature comforts. The cabin is perfect for sleeping - comfy bed and linens - but if HVAC is needed, the unit/blower must sit just below the bed. We're good sleepers, but it was loud enough to be disruptive. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking - plenty of pots, pans, utensils, dinnerware, but has no dishwasher. Hand washing was difficult with the uber deep sink + the liquid dish soap, though beautifully boxed in the 360 Blue 'kitchen starter' kit was lousy. We had plenty of hot water and towels for bathing, and really enjoyed the outdoor shower/tub. Also enjoyed the large, furnished porch with party lights and fan. In summary, Salt Therapy seems perfect for outdoorsy, fishing folks with dogs, and really anyone wanting to unplug ... not so much for those just wanting to enjoy the serenity of quiet days and nights along WITH a few more creature comforts. Personally, I'd want to spend more to get those.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

StaceyLynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation!
Loved our week at Salt Therapy!! Kayaking, fishing, relaxing in the beach…. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage.
We have a great stay, cute interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint gulf cottage
Very nice and tidy little place, outfitted very well. Road way into the property needs work, lots holes and rough patches with tree/bush branches needing to be trimmed. Couldn't find an exterior electrical outlet. That would be nice for plugging in a fan to help keep the mosquitoes at bay while using the deck in the evenings. We would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
stellar spot. access was primo to bay and beach
Surpassed expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Secluded and quiet location was perfect for us and our 2 dogs. The house was adorable. It was so great to be able to walk right out into the bay and play in the water with the dogs. The boards on the walkway could use a little work. Great location! Short walk or drive to everything. The house had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Are considering coming again next year
Not to be picky but you want feedback. When I reserved the cabin it was called Cardinal Cabin, the named was changed to Salt Retreat unknown to me. Great site, we loved it. We thought your decorator went a little overboard, too many pillows on couch and when we travel we need the tables with some room to put stuff on. Felt they were cluttered. Could use better directions for the TV, wrong HTML is in guidebook. If you would trim the plants around the larger sign it would be much easier to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the bay.
Very quiet location overlooking the bay. A lovely two bedroom that was clean and ready with the lights on when we arrived at almost dark. The space was nice even though it is smaller. It was a perfect week! We would rent this cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kelcy B., Wales, Wisconsin

Cute little cottage
The good: super cute, nicely decorated little cottage in a quiet and private location on the Bay. Property management was wonderful, had the house nicely lit up and ready for us when we arrived and available to answer questions during our stay. The not so good: the well water was horribly sulfuric, not suitable for drinking or even brushing your teeth. Washing the dishes and running the shower caused the entire cottage to smell for hours. A filter would be very helpful. Fridge exterior and under beds/ air vents were really dirty. Bugs are a given in the location but I was woken up one night by a cockroach the size of a small mouse biting the side of my leg in our bed. We did also have a party on the roof one night, some critters, totally fine, but understand you're in an old cottage in the woods and that's going to go along with it. The location is nice, near the start of the road along the Cape, beach access one mile away is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Less than expected
My husband and I were so looking forward to a relaxing long weekend at Cardinals Cottage. Unfortunately, we ended up cutting our short stay even shorter. The bed was so uncomfortable we couldn’t bare another night. Not to mention the critters (likely mice) running in the attic all night. It was impossible to relax not knowing exactly what was running around overhead. Another issue were the mosquitos outside. We couldn’t enjoy the lovely porch and beautiful view because of the swarm of mosquitoes. Lastly, while the cottage itself is located right on the bay with an amazing view, the other cottages on the road are very sketchy and uninviting. This cottage has so much potential.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Randall E.

Pleasant stay
The views were wonderful! We were happy with exploring the bay and driving a short distance to beach. A few things to take notice: floors needed sweeping, outside of fridge needs a good cleaning with a little elbow grease, and cockroaches were found.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Cottage!
We found this property perfect for our little family of four. The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed the evenings on the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
This house is so cozy and in the perfect location! The bay is so quiet-with the occasional local fishing for crabs. The mosquitos are BRUTAL so bring something heavier than the average bug spray. Otherwise, it was beautiful trip away from the city! Thank you, Natural Retreats!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy coastal farmhouse cabin!
Spent a relaxing week at this bay fro t property. The cabin was cozy, comfortable, and pet friendly. The setting is very private and quiet. Loved the outdoor shower after coming home from the beach. Beautiful view of the bay while relaxing in the family room.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Very comfortable cottage with everything you need. We only wish that we had brought som bug repellent so we could spend more time outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry and MaryBeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
We did have some trouble finding the cottage. The address given to us and added to our GPS got us pretty close, But there was no street sign or house number on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana P., Hueytown

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas getaway
After the Christmas holiday we need needed a quiet peaceful place to just relax and shake off 2019. Well this little hideaway was the perfect spot! It is secluded and quiet. Our week there was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019