Welcome to Amelia By The Bay—a spacious, private retreat at the coveted north end of Cape San Blas. This expansive property features a 500-foot dock (shared with two neighboring homes), a screened bayfront pavilion, and a luxurious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home designed for relaxation and adventure.
Exceptional Amenities:
Private Heated Pool & Hot Tub: Enjoy year-round swimming; heating available for an additional fee.
Outdoor Recreation: fire pit, kayaks, paddleboards, and a screened pavilion by the bay.
Entertainment: Upstairs, a versatile 3-in-1 gaming table serves as a dining table, card table, and craps table.
RV Accommodation: An optional RV spot is available for an additional weekly fee, equipped with 50-amp service, a 3-inch sewer connection, and a water hookup. Please contact us in advance to ensure compatibility with your RV's requirements.
Family-Friendly Features:
Ideal for families with children of all ages, offering a safe environment with the calm, shallow waters of St. Joseph Bay—perfect for young swimmers.
Quality bedding and comfortable mattresses: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Full, and 3 Twin beds.
Plenty of beach towels provided, in addition to all standard linens.
Outdoor Adventures:
Bring your boat! The 500-foot dock includes a fish-cleaning sink and a crab trap.
Paddleboards and kayaks are provided—no rental needed.
Fish, snorkel, paddleboard, and scallop (in season) right from the property.
Convenient Location:
Experience the best of both worlds with bayfront tranquility and a short 700-yard walk to the beach along the Logger Head Bike and Jogging Trail.
Additional Highlights:
Pet-friendly accommodations for well-mannered pets (a $100 pet fee applies).
Charming décor and a well-equipped kitchen ensure a comfortable stay.
Bay and poolside fire pits offer cozy evening gatherings.
Discover a haven where every detail is crafted for your enjoyment. Browse our photos to envision your stay at Amelia By The Bay—a perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation.
Unique Benefits
Perfect Location for the Bay and the Beach. Everyone has access to the Beach, but only a few have access to the Bay. The bay has so much to offer. We add all the amenities: Pool , Hot tub, kayaks, paddle boards, 500' dock, screen house, screened deck, game table and fire pit by the bay!
Why Kids Love It
The bay provides calmer water for the kids to play without having to be concerned about waves and under tow. So many marine life creatures for them to explore from star fish, hermit crabs, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, scallops, fish, seahorses, blow fish, puffer fish and the list goes on. Not to mention the varieties that go well on the grill, along with sting rays and flounder.
Amelia By The Bay is located in the middle of all the action in Cape San Blas, Fl. We are located on the more desirable north end of the peninsula with one of the longest docks on Bay St. Joseph's. The uncrowded beaches are just across the street. There's something to do for everyone and any age group: Relax on the beach, hang out and spot marine life on the dock, fish, swim, scallop, crab, kayak, Paddle board, hang out in our screen house at the bay, spend the evening at the fire pit by the bay, relax in our 6 person hot tub, or just enjoy the views from the front or rear deck of Amelia By The Bay. Bring your boat and tie off on our dock. Get a permit and drive on the beach with your 4 wheel drive or side by side. Have a meal at the local restaurants, purchase or catch your own seafood for a fun family meal. Head to Port St. Joe or Apalachicola for a day of shopping and dining. Take a hike on one of the several trails on the peninsula. Bike , jog or walk on the Logger Head Trail that passes directly in front of our home.
Palm park is a great way to access the Gulf of Mexico. This public entrance has ample parking, restrooms, covered area for a picnic, and children's play area. Walk next door to Skully's Low country boil for shrimp, corn and potatoes. The LoggerHead biking , jogging or walking trail passes directly in front of our property.
St. Joe Shrimp Co., Skully's , LongBills and the Tradin Post for a quick meal that's close. If you venture into Port St. Joe (15min) there's several options for dining on Reid St. and the area near the Marina. Our Favorite for Mexican is Peppers. We have a full list of places on our website: under the tab, Things To Do. A day trip into Apalachicola will provide you with another large list of restaurants to enjoy.
The Tradin Post is CSB central. Weber's donuts are a hot item in the mornings and the Tradin' Post has a deli with breakfast biscuit and such. There's also ice cream at the Tradin' Post for that afternoon break. Also visit Scallop Cove and their bait shop for rentals, bait and groceries. The state park at the end of CSB is a must see. It has several hiking trails and it's not unusual to see deer while in the park.
Our main amenities are the 500' Dock, Private Heated Pool, fire pit at the bay, screen house at the bay, 9 kayaks, 3 SUP's, crab trap, 6 person hot tub, outdoor dining, 3 in 1 gaming table (dinning, cards or craps!), hammock, ample parking for auto's and boat/trailer. This is a larger property than you usually find at a beach destination.
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 29 - Dec 19 2025 | $2,195 | 7 nights | |||
Dec 20 - Dec 26 2025 | $3,049 | 7 nights | |||
Dec 27 2025 - Jan 02 2026 | $3,049 | 7 nights | |||
Jan 03 - Mar 06 2026 | $2,095 | $4,500 | 7 nights | ||
Mar 07 - Mar 27 2026 | $3,349 | 7 nights |
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Notes:
We are pet friendly for well mannered pets. Pet fee is $100 for 1st and $50 for the 2nd. Only 2 pets allowed without prior approval. Pool Heat is optional for an additional fee($225 weekly) you must let us know if you desire pool heating prior to your arrival. We also have an RV hook up that can only be rented with rental of our home. That can also be added at time of check out. Please contact for details on pet and RV rental.
Last updated on December 02, 2025
Member since 2018
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