Heron's Hideaway is right in the center of the desirable North Cape gulf front community of Barrier Dunes. A short 2 minute walk to the beautiful white sand beach and next to one of the pools and tennis courts. Our home has a spacious living room with a 65” TV featuring built in Roku for streaming using all your favorite apps. New quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances greet you in the kitchen.
Just off the kitchen is a laundry closet with full size washer and dryer and laundry supplies. In the kitchen is a large pantry and appliance storage. Unlike many of the Barrier Dunes units, Heron’s Hideaway provides you all the storage space you need for your groceries and supplies.
Open the 6’ sliding glass door and step out to your private deck with gate, new Trex decking, Polywood furniture and umbrella for relaxing after a day of fun and sun. A gas grill is provided if you enjoy staying home and cooking your meals.
Upstairs you will find the 2 bedrooms each with a TV and private bathroom. The master bedroom features a King sized bed, 65” TV, newly updated master bathroom with double sink vanity, walk in closet and private deck with new bar height polywood furniture and beautiful views and gulf breezes. The second bedroom features a queen bed, a set of bunk beds, en-suite bathroom and private deck with a view of one of Barrier Dunes many ponds.
Included-
* All linens
* Keurig combo coffee pot
* assorted cooking spices
* dish liquid and dishwasher pods
* laundry soap/supplies
* hand soap in all bathrooms
* starter toiletries
* starter supply of toilet paper
* roll of paper towels
* basic cleaning supplies
* 6 Turkish cotton beach towels
* beach wagon
* 4 low beach chairs & 2 bag chairs
* several beach umbrellas
* beach sand toys
* pack n play
* baby monitor
* baby gate
* child booster seat
* games & puzzles
* DVDs
* Pickleball set
*Bathroom- Hair Dryer, Starter pack of toiletries, toilet paper, hand towel
*Outdoor- Gas grill, outdoor seating, outdoor shower, 3 decks
Community Amenities
*Private Beach Access
*Beach Access with ramp
*2 pools(1 heated seasonally)
*Tennis/pickleball court
*Playground
*Gazebo
*Ponds
Near-by Activities & Amenities- Shopping, Restaurants, Cape San Blas LightHouse, Port St. Joe Marina, TH Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, Salinas Park (pickle ball courts), Rish State Park, Fishing Charters, Boat Rentals, Horseback Riding on Beach.
We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates* Snowbird Season runs November thru January on a monthly basis. Message us for the low monthly rates.
Located at the end of Cape San Blas and minutes from the St. Joseph State Park, a 2000 acre park that offers 3 miles of paved bike paths and 8 miles of beaches, Barrier Dunes is a gated community which offers 4 beach access points, 2 swimming pools
and 2 tennis/pickleball courts. There are 3 freshwater ponds. Fun for bird watching and feeding the local turtles.
Unique Benefits
We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates* Snowbird Season runs November thru January on a monthly basis. Message us for the low monthly rates.
Why Kids Love It
Barrier Dunes is a family friendly community with 2 swimming pools, playground, pickleball/tennis courts and is perfect for riding bikes.
Cape San Blas is one of the Florida's rarest finds
This slender peninsula of sugar-white sand juts into the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the center of Florida's northwest coastline
Barrier Dunes is a gated community development located just outside the gates of the State Park. Townhomes and palm trees, sand dunes and sea oats, lakes, boardwalks and beaches all blend to create a peaceful unspoiled environment in which to live and play. Many homes are available for weekend or week-long vacation stays. Some are rented by the month.
The beach is a short 2 minute walk from our home. The beautiful St. Joseph State Park is right next to Barrier Dunes.
We happily recommend all restaurants in Port St Joe or Apalachicola!
In. Port St Joe, check out-
The Brick Wall
Spark’s BBQ
Joe Mamas Pizza
Quatro Loco
Provisions
Peppers
Sisters
In Apalachicola check out-
Half shell dockside
The Owl
Up the Creek
The Station Raw Bar
The Gibson
Hole in the Wall
Indian Pass Raw Bar is a place all need to experience at least once in their life. Grab a cool drink from the cooler and order oysters that are served on a kitchen tray. Built on the honor system - how many did you have? It's fun!
Scallop Republic has craft beer & wine with music venue almost every night.
Right on the Cape -
Longbills- great seafood, pizza, they also serve breakfast, closed on Monday and Tuesday
Coneheads-great burgers! Ice cream too
Trading Post is the hub of the Cape - fresh donuts, ice cream, pizza, groceries, fresh cut meats,
Scallop Cove- gas and bait store, groceries, ice cream, beer
St Joe Shrimp Co right next to the Trading Post for the fresh fish, or stop for lunch
Even though the beaches at Cape San Blas are never really crowded, Summer is the busy season, a GREAT time to come visit is in the Fall. There are less people, prices are lower and the weather is still fantastic.
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 01 2025 - Jan 31 2026 | $180 | $1,200 | $3,000 | 3 nights | |
Mar 21 - Apr 11 2026 | $300 | 3 nights | |||
Apr 11 - May 21 2026 | $285 | 3 nights | |||
May 22 - Aug 08 2026 | $325 | 3 nights | |||
Aug 01 - Aug 31 2026 | $224 | 2 nights |
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Notes:
Check-in: 4:00 pm EST
Check-out: 10:00 am EST
Down Payment Requirements:
1/2 down payment at time of booking with remaining balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Advance payments will not be refunded for cancellations made less that 30 days before check in unless the home is re-rented for the same time period. If the property re-rents a $150 cancellation fee plus any difference in rental revenue will be deducted from your refund amount. If the property does not re-rent all advance payment(s) will be forfeit. We do not refund for inclement weather, nearby construction, or any act(s) of God with the exception of ordered mandatory evacuation nights due to hurricanes.
Last updated on November 27, 2025
No, Gulf County and the beaches are Leave No Trace. We also ask that you fill any holes you dig on the beach. We care about the sea turtles and other wildlife, so please help us keep this our beaches safe and clean.
Yes, we supply beach towels, chairs, umbrella and a variety of beach towels.
There is parking for 2 cars at our home. Barrier Dunes has limited overflow parking, especially during peak season.
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