About this rental
Welcome to Sea Esta, your gulf front retreat on Cape San Blas. We invite you to take advantage of this fabulous Gulf front home located in a quiet, less populated area of the beach. This stunning home is the perfect getaway for your group of up to 12 guests. Imagine relaxing on the beach, listening to the sounds of lapping waves and enjoying the beautiful evening Florida skies.
The Sea Esta offers unique amenities that enhance your beach vacation experience.
FIRST FLOOR When you arrive at the Sea Esta you will open the ground level entry door and step into what we call our second living room. It is a nicely decorated second living room/bedroom area furnished with a a sofa, TV, closet, dresser, and trundle bed. The half bath is located near the door to the outdoor hot/cold shower. Catch the elevator from this level providing convenient access to all levels of the home. or the stairway that leads to the main and upper levels.
SECOND FLOOR The master bedroom features a king bed, large dresser, walk-in closet, TV and a love seat to curl up and enjoy reading you favorite book or sipping your morning coffee while watching the dolphins from the expansive view. Wander through the sliding doors out on the deck to lounge in the comfortable deck furniture. Enjoy the 5 piece master suite bath with double sinks, quartz counter tops, tub, and a walk-in shower lined with travertine.
There is a full size washer/dryer for you on this floor to use if necessary.
A second Gulf front bedroom provides a queen bed, dresser, large closet, nightstand, chair and TV. Walk thru sliding glass doors and enjoy the panoramic beach view! There is a shared full bath right down the hallway.
The twin bedroom, also on the this floor, sleeps 4, has a large closet, TV, dresser, chair and faces St Joe Bay area. Listen for the owls talking to each other at night! A full bath in the hallway is very convenient for both twin and queen bedroom.
THE THIRD FLOOR is tastefully furnished with a nautical decor and comfortable furniture, an entertainment center with TV, book library, games and puzzles. The panoramic view of the Gulf and sunsets from here are amazing!
The kitchen is spacious with an open floor plan, quartz counters, stainless appliances and many extras. The dining room table seats 8 and the bar seats 4.
Our favorite place to dine is at the dining table on the deck. Enjoy watching for dolphins while lounging on the the comfy outdoor furniture. The kitchen, dining room and living rooms all have a great views of the beach and sunsets.
There is a queen bedroom on this level with sliding doors to a large deck facing a cul-de- sac and the Bay area . You will enjoy the morning sun and love the the birds chattering. The full bathroom is convenient for this bedroom as well as the living room and kitchen area.
One car garage - great for storing your gear or that special vehicle! There is also an area to park a boat at the beginning of the driveway, and an adjacent private community boardwalk to the beach. A gas grill is furnished.
Up to two dogs under 35 lbs are allowed for additional fee. Please inquire before bringing pet. No events allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or that require a chaperone. We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit of 25 for renters.
1 Bath towel per person (based on max occupancy plus 1 extra)1 Beach towel per person (based on max occupancy) Pack-n-play onsite, High chair onsite.
Hair dryers in each bathroom.
On select properties, we offer a $250 credit towards beach gear included with the rental price. Contact for more details
Golf Carts are available to Rent for our guests. Reservations are necessary. Call or email for more details.
Supplies Provided:
Small bottle of Shampoo/Conditioner
Make up wipes
Coffee filters (1 package)
Dishwasher pods
Laundry Detergent (6 loads)
Dryer Sheets (1 package of 10)
Garbage bags (5)
Package of Coffee (1 pot)
Toilet Paper (2 rolls per bath)
Paper Towels (1 roll)
Unique Benefits
Hurricane Opal took our first home on the Cape. When she took it from us we were excited to find an area on the Cape to rebuild that offered so much ambiance, tranquility and privacy. The beaches are very wide, less populated and offer an abundance of wild life and good fishing.
Walk the beach and find beautiful shells or spend an afternoon surf fishing. It is not unusual to see dolphins swimming close to shore. There is kayaking, surfing, golfing, hiking, boating, biking and many other activities on the Cape. Rent a horse for a romantic sunset or moonlight ride or bike the length of the Cape. Enjoy the beautiful new scenic walkway along the bay or play pickle ball on one of the four new courts. There is also a volleyball court, a screened in pavilion , fire pit and a long bay side dock perfect for the kids to throw in a fishing line. Many vacationers have discovered bird watching in the area.
We've also included a $250 VayK Gear credit to be used toward bikes, boards, chairs and umbrellas. Your gear will be delivered prior to your arrival and picked up when you leave.
Why Kids Love It
Kids love it as the beach is not crowded. There is plenty of room to play volleyball, soccer, fly a kite, search for shells and more. They love the horse back riding on the beach. Your family can ride bikes on the sidewalk as far out as the State Park
Area Information
The Sea Esta is located in a small secluded sub-division across from the newly built park. Far enough away from the crowded beach area further North on the Cape but near enough for the convenience of most everything the Cape has to offer.
Attractions Within Walking Distance
The now bigger and better Salinas Park, which is just a stones' throw from the Sea Esta, offers residents and visitors a day's worth opportunities to experience and learn about coastal habits. An accessible elevated boardwalk lined with interpretive signage allows people of all abilities the chance to study the area's flora and fauna as they take in the spectacular views of the St Joseph Bay, a state aquatic preserve, among the tree tops of pines, magnolias and oaks. Three new trail heads-outfitted with a bike repair station, water mister and fountains connect to the adjacent 11 -mile Loggerhead bike trail on Cape San Blas. A new playground structure with shaded seating provides enjoyment for children and adults alike. Enjoy the fire pit for an evening of watching the beautiful sunsets. Finally, by popular demand, pickle ball pros can hone their skills on the park's four new courts, a volleyball court, fire pit and enclosed screened pavilions for family picnics. This not any noise that travels as far as the Sea Esta.
Favorite Places To Eat
There are many casual places to eat on the Cape and Port St Joe offers additional choices from fast food to more Leisurely dining. You will be furnished a booklet with more information about added attractions including places to eat.
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Nature trails @
also 4 Pickle ball courts , (no noise at the SEA ESTA) volleyball, enclosed pavilion, long dock for kids to throw in a line
fishing
scuba diving
marina
water tubing
Nearby Grocery
Gulf Front
restaurants
Games
horseback riding
pier fishing
sound/bay fishing
wind-surfing
Ice Maker
Golf Course
sleep sofa /futon
Child's Highchair
deep sea fishing
sailing
Nearby Medical Services
On Beach
Gas Grill
smart TV's
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Oct 16 - Dec 18 2024 | $4,211 | 3 nights | |||
Dec 19 - Dec 31 2024 | $4,607 | 3 nights | |||
Jan 01 - Mar 11 2025 | $4,211 | 3 nights | |||
Mar 12 - Apr 01 2025 | $4,211 | 4 nights | |||
Apr 02 - Apr 08 2025 | $3,399 | 4 nights |
Fees:
Pet Fee: $100
cleaning and Linens: $430
Damage Waiver: $60
Tax Rate: 12%
Notes:
Please call for a up to date accurate rate quote. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Thanks.
Availability
Last updated on September 05, 2024
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Hosted by David & Penne Adams
Member since 2020
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: We, as owners, currently live in Colorado. We love being able to take a break from our busy lifestyle and come to the Cape for rest and relaxation and to enjoy the peace and ambiance of it. When we are not there we are happy to share our home so that others can experience the Cape also.
Thank you for choosing the Sea Esta. We hope you enjoy your stay.
Why this property? 34 Years ago when we came to the Cape on a camping trip we loved it so much that we decided to make an investment there. That was when the Cape was very much undiscovered and quaint magical place. It continues to have the quiet atmosphere as there are no high rises, go cart tracks or fast food restaurants there. Lots has changed but the ambiance remains. There are hiking trails, lots of wildlife, parks, nature walks, four pickle ball courts., volleyball, fire pit, palivilians and a great place for kids to run around or fish of the dock.
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Sea Esta fir a great fall getaway
We made a last minute decision to visit Cape San Blas and introduce our pups to the beach. Sea Esta was a little bigger than we needed, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. The elevator was a lifesaver. The master suite was very comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and the living area was nice. We also appreciated the manicured front yard for walking the dogs. The beach gear credit was also a nice perk!
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: November 01, 2021
Owner response
Cookie,We're really glad you enjoyed our home at the Cape. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Come back and see us again.David and Penne
Most enjoyable stay.
This rental is on the South Cape among many lovely homes and sits on the Gulf of Mexico side. You can walk to a nature preserve area overlooking Port St Joe bay. The water was warm, the weather was in the low 80's with a great ocean breeze. Morning sun was bright and the rental could have used some form of screening for the east side to enjoy the deck in the morning for coffee, breakfast etc. Musty, mildew smell on entry level the elevator is blessing for carting things to top floors.
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: October 14, 2021
Perfect beach views and location!
Clean and comfortable beach home with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Gorgeous sunsets were a favorite for us. And the location was perfect for an easy drive to great seafood restaurants in Port St. Joe and and Apalachicola. Rain or shine, we were out almost every evening enjoying local musicians at the Scallop Republic, High Five and other venues. Thank you to David and Penne for taking good care of us. We are already looking forward to an even longer stay next year!
Stayed: January 2020 Submitted: March 12, 2020
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