Rating 5 (43)

Big Swell


Bedroom
 4  bedrooms
Bathroom
 4  baths
Guests
 10  guests
Pets Allowed  Pets Allowed 
Beach Umbrella  Beachfront 
Pets Allowed  Saturday Check-In

  • Location: Cape San Blas | North Cape
  • View: Beachfront
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Description Description
Welcome to Big Swell, where the soothing sounds of the Gulf create a tranquil retreat. At this Cape San Blas sanctuary, enjoy direct access to the beach through a private boardwalk, augmented by balconies offering expansive ocean views and a $250 credit for adventure gear rental. Every aspect of this exquisite home is designed to enhance your comfort and ease, featuring an *elevator to all floors and luxurious bedrooms with Gulf views.

THE SPACE
- Breathtaking views of the Gulf and Bay from every floor.
- Each bedroom has its own private balcony.
- High-speed internet with 1,000 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speeds.
- Each bedroom comes with a 43-inch 4K Smart TV featuring built-in Roku.
- Each bedroom closet contains a foldable desk.
- Kitchen includes a Keurig, drip coffee maker, wine cooler, separate ice maker, and double oven range.
- *Elevator accessible on all floors.
- Beachfront location with a private outdoor shower offering both hot and cold water.

LAYOUT

Floor 1
- Parking available for 3-4 vehicles, including space for a boat.
- Gas grill for outdoor cooking.
- *Elevator available to reach all floors.
- Outdoor shower with hot and cold water options.
- Private walkway leading straight to the beach.

Floor 2
- Living and dining area with access to the Gulf-front deck
- Well-equipped kitchen.
- King bedroom with access to a deck and views of the bay.
- Full bathroom with a combined shower and tub.

Floor 3
- Gulf-front king primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom (including a separate shower, tub, and double vanity) and a private deck.
- Second gulf-front king bedroom with en suite with tub/shower combo and private deck.
- Bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunk beds with en suite with tub/shower combo, private deck, and views of the bay.
- Laundry facilities included.

Bed Count: 3 King, 2 Twin/Twin Bunks

GUEST ACCESS
- 8.5 miles of picturesque paved bike trail accessible throughout Cape San Blas.
- Spacious parking for 3-4 vehicles, including boat parking.
- Access to multiple boat launch points available, such as within the State Park and at Indian Pass or Port St. Joe.
- Private boardwalk leading straight to the beach.

NEIGHBORHOOD
- Close to Scallop Cove for easy supply runs.
- St. Joe Shrimp Company is close by, offering fresh seafood.
- Near the Cape Trading Post for local shopping.
- 4.3 miles to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park for outdoor activities.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- Possible construction nearby.
- A cancellation fee of $150 applies.
- Check-in confirmed for 5 PM Eastern Time.
- We recommend travel insurance for booking protection.
- All bookings must be confirmed.
- Your reservation includes $250 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival.
- Renters must be at least 25 years old.
- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed.
- This is a non-smoking property.
- Bringing a pet? Please check with us on size and number limits for pets.

*The elevator is residential grade and may occasionally experience disruptions. Our staff will do all we can to repair any issues and get the elevator functional again. However, if an elevator repair tech/Company is needed repair times can extend several days due to our remote location. If you have someone in your party with mobility issues please plan accordingly as this amenity cannot be guaranteed.

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Amenities 51 Amenities
Arrival Day
  • Saturday Arrival
Location Type
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
Outdoor
  • Balcony
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gas Grill
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Boardwalk
Sports & Adventure Activities
  • Bay Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Pickleball
  • Pier Fishing
  • Roller Blading
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Wind Surfing
Standard Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Crock Pot
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Elevator
  • Free WIFI
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite or Cable TV
  • Stand Alone Ice Maker
  • Stove
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • Washer
  • Wine Cooler
Suitability
  • Children Welcome
  • Minimum Age 25 to Rent
  • Non-Smoking Only
  • Pet Friendly

Reviews Rating 5 (43) Reviews
Rating 5
House was a perfect layout for our family. We enjoyed our stay except for construction next door.
Renee C - Posted: 10/13/2024
Rating 5
The location was perfect and the size of the home accommodated our family very well.
Beverly Y - Posted: 9/22/2024
Rating 5
Family Beach Trip
We vacationed with our grown children, their spouses, our granddaughter and our dog. The location couldn’t have been better. The house was spacious and accommodated us very well. The only issue was the screened porch that had no screens. Hopefully this is a maintenance item that will be taken care of during the off season. Love the area and look forward to our next visit.
Beverly - Posted: 9/15/2024
Rating 5
 Amazing location, very clean!! Smooth arrival and departure!
Laura K - Posted: 8/26/2024
Rating 5
The house has a great location. This is our second time to stay there. It has comfy furniture and a well stocked kitchen.
Karen R - Posted: 8/26/2024
Rating 5
Loved the location, elevator, screened porch,, ice maker, balconies
Patricia W - Posted: 7/27/2024
Rating 5
Very nice house!
All in all, a very nice house. The elevator requires a little bit of learning to get used to, but very useful once you do so. Very nice rooms with all sorts of nice stuff included. 9/10 I do recommend and would go again in a heartbeat
Wyatt R from Canton - Posted: 5/16/2024
Rating 5
Loved
The Views! and we loved the balconies.
Sarah H - Posted: 5/7/2024
Rating 5
Big Swell!
5 Stars!
Jack L - Posted: 5/7/2024
Rating 5
Great Stay!
Beautiful property with beautiful views! Property was as described and very hospitable. Mattresses were a little worn and some beds were not very comfortable, but bedding was fabulous. Well equipped Kitchen and lots of features. Will for sure stay again
Sara - Posted: 4/28/2024
Rating 5
Lovely Vacation
Great process, wonderful home, and lovely vacation—thanks for making it easy!
Amy W - Posted: 4/22/2024
Rating 5
Great escape to the cape!!
All the things that were great: the house, the views, the beach, the beach gear service included with rental, the weather… Intention was super chill beach getaway and that’s what family group of 7 got- house super comfortable, had a little hiccup on our end, got right in touch with mgmt group, very nice. Nice new deck over dunes to beach- felt very private, Used elevator a little, struggled being able to load at ground level - most likely user error :) stairs worked just fine. Fishing trip out of PSJ- mangrove snapper, white trout and dock-purchased shrimp, so yummy Beaches practically empty, great space between homes so plenty of room, no public traffic. Truly a gem, would totally rebook.
Elizabeth - Posted: 9/21/2023
Rating 5
Nice home
We enjoyed our stay. The house was well stocked and clean. The ability to rent equipment needed and have food available at check in was exceptional.
Joy - Posted: 6/29/2023
Rating 5
Amazing! Rent this place - you won't be disappointed!
This is by far one of the best experiences we've ever had with a vacation rental home and agency. Communication was excellent. Home was even better than we expected. Our first few days had some rough weather - extreme winds blew the sand all over the place. Needless to say, we were extremely grateful for the protection from the amazing dunes, which also offered so much privacy. The home was super clean, spacious, convenient, and just beautiful. The screened in porch got a bit battered by the winds, but we weren't there during the "buggy" season, so no problem for us. The elevator was a knee saver, especially with the bedrooms being on the top floor. Best views on the beach! Sunsets were to die for. We love shell hunting, and we were not disappointed. This was our first visit to CSB, and we are already planning our next one. Thank you so much for an unforgettable birthday trip!
Faith - Posted: 3/22/2023
Rating 5
Enjoyed our stay very much.
We enjoyed our family time at the beach. The house was nice, clean and the kitchen had all we needed to make a wonderful thanksgiving meal! Would definitely recommend this house!
Karen - Posted: 12/11/2022
Karen, We are so glad to hear you had such a memorable time while with us at Big Swell! We hope to see you next year!
Cape and Coast staff
Rating 5
Great place
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for a low-key beach vacation with family and friends. Super easy beach access.
Zach - Posted: 10/5/2022
Rating 5
Great Relaxing Vacation
Big Swell is a great house right on the beach. Cape San Blas is such a welcome change from 30A. It is so laid back and not crowded. Even over Labor Day weekend, the nearest people to us on the beach were over 100 yards away. Very dog friendly.
Lee - Posted: 9/20/2022
Rating 5
Excellent
My husband and I came in August and loved this house. The view was amazing and the master bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed all the porches (especially the master porch and the comfy chairs out there!) and ate most of our meals out on the porches. Only downside would be if you’re looking for a dog friendly house this may not be a first choice as there aren’t any rugs on the tiled floors, no gate on the outside part of the porch, lots of stairs that are also all tiled (we sadly weren’t able to bring our pup, but can’t help to notice these things even when he’s not around). Kitchen was well stocked and the whole house was very clean. Overall we loved our stay here and would definitely come back.
jessica m. - Posted: 9/10/2022
Rating 5
Can't wait to return to Cape San Blas!
The Big Swell was a great home that was perfect for our group! We loved that there was an elevator to get all of our gear up and down from the car. The location of the beach was great! We could easily pop in from the beach and make lunch or grab anything we needed. We loved walking over to Scallop Cove and Beach Planet for any gear we needed. We rented paddle boards for the week and they got tons of use on the beautiful gulf water! We can't wait to return for more amazing sunsets and shelling adventures!
Katy C. - Posted: 7/20/2022
Rating 5
Family beach trip
House has a great location and a great layout for large families
Richard R. - Posted: 7/7/2022
Rating 5
Great location
Property was very nice and well kept
Paul A. - Posted: 6/19/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful View
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week staying at Big Swell. There was an issue with the downstairs air conditioner, however Baytowne Was easy to deal with and got maintenance out quickly. The unit was replaced so this shouldn’t be a problem going forward. Other than that the house was great. It was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. I would definitely rent it again.
Amanda M. - Posted: 6/18/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful place!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was perfect!
Christine S. - Posted: 2/24/2022
Rating 5
Davis Family
The accommodations at Big Swell were great. The house was clean and set up very nice for a group stay. The view of the gulf from the balconies is spectacular and access to the beach is easy. The location is central to the local shops and restaurants on the cape and the drive into Pt. St Joe or Apalachicola is not bad at all. We enjoyed our stay and definately reccomend this place.
William D. - Posted: 11/10/2021
Rating 5
Amazing Time Off The Grid
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a lovely place and amazing de-stresser! Walks on the beach, laid back meals, reading and puzzles! Loved the spot and the privacy of the home. Very comfortable and the elevator is a bonus for getting things in and out of the house.

I have also never dealt with a property management company as attentive as Baytowne - best experience ever!

The entire area is charming and I hope it stays that way.....I will definitely be back!

TCM
Tamara M. - Posted: 10/25/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words, Tamara! This makes all the hard effort behind the scenes totally worth it! It was a pleasure accommodating you and your family on your vacation, and we can't thank you enough for staying with us. Please come back and visit us again at Baytowne Vacation Rentals!
Cape and Coast staff
Rating 5
Beautiful place!
Super location, plenty of room, great lay-out, very clean...we had a Great time & plan to come Again:)
robin m. - Posted: 10/14/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful Home.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful vacation. Would vacation there again. We had a couple issues that were resolved right away. The staff at Baytown Rentals were very helpful and easy to work with. The elevator was a big plus.
Janice H. - Posted: 8/21/2021
Rating 5
Great week at Big Swell
Very clean and comfortable. Loved the elevator which made moving in and out much easier. Great views and location.Great having King Beds in 3 of the rooms.Nice comfortable furniture. The kitchen is well stocked, will stay here again!
BYRON L. - Posted: 7/30/2021
Rating 5
great location
House was clean and nice that 3 of the 4 bedrooms had their own private bathrooms. Location was fantastic - right near a walking path to take you up and down the cape. There was plenty of sandy area in front of the house to play before you hit the ocean which isn't the case for some of the other houses nearby. The wooden planks from the house to the ocean are stair stepped so you can't really use a wagon but since it was right on the beach multiple trips weren't a hassle. Elevator was nice to bring up groceries and suitcases to the bedrooms. Screened in porch was nice to eat lunch outside without having to clean the kids off completely. ONLY (small) complaint is that the house isn't very soundproof so bring a sound machine if kids are going to bed early or people are trying to nap during the day. Restaurants are about a 20 minute drive but we had good experiences both times we went. Would 100% book here again.
Megan p. - Posted: 7/1/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful
The home was great. Very clean and had everything we needed. I would hope to be able to stay here again!
Erica W. - Posted: 6/20/2021
Rating 5
Great stay at Big Swell
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great vacation at Big Swell. The home met the needs of our group of 9 adults and one baby. The location was great and we could walk to the store for supplies. The elevator was a great amenity for tired legs. The property management folks were a pleasure to work with. We would love to stay here again.
Mark S. - Posted: 6/12/2021
Rating 5
Oceanfront bliss
Quiet spot but exactly what I needed. Miles of beach for walking.
audrey o. - Posted: 5/18/2021
Rating 5
Big Swell
Excellent house, quiet setting, great views of bay and ocean.
Mike g. - Posted: 5/9/2021
Rating 5
Great time at the beach
Location was great. No crowds at all at beach. Close to grocery/gas station for getting a few items. Enough room for everyone.
Michael D. - Posted: 4/18/2021
Rating 5
Excellent
We greatly enjoyed our stay. The check in process was painless, and the house and beach were wonderful. It was a very relaxing experience.
Joe S. - Posted: 4/11/2021
Rating 5
Relaxing
Our great experience began when searching for a property for the needed timeframe , number of people , & location . All information provided upon arrival made It stress free .
Anonymous - Posted: 10/26/2020
Rating 5
Great beachfront home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of four came to Big Swell for a first time stay in the Cape San Blas area. The home was very comfortable and well laid out for our family. The views were great and the house had everything we needed for our stay. Clean and comfortable! There is a convenience store very close to the house but you’ll want to get your groceries before you head to the home as the closest grocery is a drive into Port St, Joe.
Juli - Posted: 10/15/2020
Rating 5
Great Place to Unwind
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing Grace was a great place to unwind. One of the things that we love about Cape San Blas is that it is not crowded. The house was perfectly situated and felt private. The elevator was a wonderful amenity.
Jane S. - Posted: 7/25/2020
Rating 5
Great Place to Unwind
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing Grace was a great place to unwind. One of the things that we love about Cape San Blas is that it is not crowded. The house was perfectly situated and felt private. The elevator was a wonderful amenity.
Jane S. - Posted: 7/25/2020
Rating 5
Awesome stay!
Everything worked out perfectly.
Clay E. - Posted: 7/20/2020
Thank you Clay! We hope you had a great time with your family at Amazing Grace. We hope to have you all back again in the near future!
Cape and Coast staff
Rating 5
Amazing Grace Review
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderfully secluded and relaxing family vacation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Doug K. - Posted: 7/11/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful Vacation!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing Grace is amazing!
Sam Y. - Posted: 6/6/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful Vacation!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing Grace is amazing!
Sam Y. - Posted: 6/6/2020
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