Gulf Front & Fabulous! Fall Breaks & Holiday Escapes on the Sand, Pet Friendly

Aqua Shores Vacation Rentals

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2 Br/2 Ba Sleeps 4 • 1000 SF

Aqua Essence Unit 1 - Gulf Front Tri-Plex - North Cape San Blas

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From autumn sunsets to holiday cheer, front-row Gulf views await at Aqua Essence Unit 1, a bright 2-bedroom, 2-bath getaway on the sands of Cape San Blas. Inside, an open layout with plenty of seating and a kitchen stocked with the essentials sets the stage for easy mornings, game nights, and holiday feasts. Wake up to ocean views from the Gulf-front bedroom, savor sunset dinners on your private oceanfront deck, and end the day gathered around the fire pit under a sky full of stars. Unit 1 is one of three side-by-side Gulf front units, so bring the whole crew and book two, or the entire triplex, for the holidays! With private beach access just steps away and pets welcome, it's the perfect home base for fall breaks and holiday escapes on the Gulf.
 
Property Highlights:
- Sunset Seats Reserved: Private oceanfront deck with a high-top dining table for al fresco meals and uninterrupted, postcard-perfect sunsets
- Beach Days on Repeat: Beach access just steps away, plus an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand before heading inside
- S'more Holiday Cheer: Shared outdoor space with a fire pit and BBQ grill for roasting marshmallows, grilling, and swapping stories under the stars
- Room to Gather: Open-concept living with ample seating and a kitchen stocked with cookware essentials for easy meals and holiday feasts
- Season's Beachings: A Gulf-front bedroom with ocean views makes every morning feel like a gift
- Easy Living: High-speed WiFi and an in-unit washer and dryer keep your stay simple and stress-free
 
Property Layout & Sleeping Arrangements:
Ground Level:
- Parking (2 Vehicles)
- Shared Backyard w/ outdoor shower + BBQ area
- Beach Access
 
Main Level:
- Private Deck + Entry
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Full Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Laundry Area
 
Second Level:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Gulf Facing)
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Full Bathroom
 
Discover Cape San Blas:
Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay, Cape San Blas is a natural paradise of pristine beaches, emerald waters, and protected wildlife habitats, and fall and winter bring mild days and quiet, uncrowded shores. Keep an eye out for deer, foxes, eagles, ospreys, sea turtles, and even the occasional black bear. Just minutes away, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 2,500 acres of unspoiled beauty, 10 miles of untouched beach and bay shoreline, and a convenient boat ramp.
 
 
Sunset seats are filling fast! Fill out a rate quote today and secure your fall or holiday getaway at Aqua Essence Unit 1!
 
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Booking Details & Policies
 
Minimum Stay:
6-night minimum during peak season. Shorter stays may be considered during the off-season.
 
Occupancy:
Maximum occupancy is strictly 4 guests. Rates are based on 2 guests, with a $3 per person, per day charge for each additional guest. Names and ages of all guests must be listed on the rental agreement. This unit is one of 3 in the Aqua Essence Triplex, so for groups of more than 4, ask us about renting the additional two units.
 
Pets:
Pets are welcome. A nonrefundable pet fee of $75 applies for the first pet and $50 for the second. All pets must be declared and listed on the rental agreement.
 
Cleaning Fee:
$205 per stay. Longer stays add $25 for 7+ nights, $70 for 14+ nights, or $125 for 28+ nights.
 
Taxes:
12% combined sales and lodging tax applies to all rental rates.
 
Card Payments:
A 3.5% service fee applies to all card payments.
 
Security Deposit:
A $200 refundable security deposit is required with your reservation. Security deposits are refunded within 14 days of checkout, provided no damage, unauthorized guests, or undeclared pets are reported.
 
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before check-in will be fully refunded, excluding credit card processing fees paid. Cancellations made between 14 and 30 days before check-in will be refunded 50% of the rent and fees, excluding credit card processing fees paid. Cancellations made within 13 days of check-in are non-refundable; inquire about further options.
 
Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation:
In the event of a mandatory hurricane evacuation, a prorated refund of the base rent will be issued for the days the property cannot be occupied. No refunds will be issued for other weather-related events. We strongly advise purchasing trip insurance.
 
Thank you for adhering to these terms to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.

Reviews

*****

Our stay was good... the views are great...the place was nice - (Mar 2025 - VRBO)


*****

Photos do not do this place justice! The cottage is clean, well maintained, and has many recent updates including a beautiful new kitchen. Best of all it is RIGHT ON THE BEACH and the porch is the perfect place to sit and take in the stunning views. Being the end unit of a triplex, it also has views from nearly every room. Opening the blinds (not shown in photos) makes the downstairs living areas bright and sunny. The common area downstairs has several grills and a fireplace. The location was perfect to access both the park at the north end of the island and restaurants by foot. Vince was a wonderful, attentive host who made everything easy. We will definitely stay here again! Suggestions to make things easier for both host and guests: Add a list of what you do and do not provide, including kitchen basics, to the listing. Stock sponges for kitchen cleanup and provide extra light bulbs. A few inexpensive updates that would REALLY freshen things up: Replace carpeting on stairs and window seat and paint or varnish (for safety, attach stair runners made of a berber-type low-pile carpet that can be easily replaced when worn). The upstairs BR needs drywall repairs and paint. The mattresses were VERY comfortable, but the bed frame in the beach BR was cheap and wobbly and made noise every time I moved. Replace with a quality bed frame, and refresh linens throughout. - (Dec 2024 - VRBO)


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Kept our security deposit because we had a dog and 1 extra person. Threatened to kick us out. 
 
Reply: 
You signed a rental agreement stating you had two people and no pets and you had three people and a dog and it stated that you could be evicted for unclaimed people and pets. How would you like it if we lied about our amenities? - (May 2023 - Aqua)


*****

Perfect for a quiet getaway!

This property was perfect for our family of 3 and 2 small dogs. The view is breathtaking!! We brought some groceries and made our own meals the entire time we were there. If we had to leave there was 2 small groceries nearby with whatever we needed. We will definitely be back again! - (Jul 2022 - Returnee)


*****

Quaint Beach Cottage

This cottage has everything you need for a relaxing beach getaway. The location can't be beat. Very private wide white sand beach. - (Jun 2022 - VRBO)


Deck
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Living Room
3/12 Living Room
Living Room
4/12 Living Room
Living Room
5/12 Living Room
Dining Area
6/12 Dining Area
Kitchen
7/12 Kitchen
Kitchen
8/12 Kitchen
Downstairs Bath
9/12 Downstairs Bath
Gulf Bedroom
10/12 Gulf Bedroom
Bay Bedroom
11/12 Bay Bedroom
Bay Bedroom
12/12 Bay Bedroom
 
 
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Amenities Included

Amenities

  • A/C - Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Living Room
  • Parking Free
  • Telephone
  • Towels
  • Washer

Car

  • Necessary

Entertainment

  • Television

General Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sofabed
  • WiFi

Kitchen / Dining

  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Beachcombing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Photography
  • Scenic Drives
  • Shelling
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Local

  • Atm Bank
  • Hospital
  • Massage Therapist

Location Type

  • Beach
  • Beach Front
  • Beach View
  • Ocean Front
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Waterfront

Outdoor

  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Grill / BBQ

Sports

  • Fishing
  • Fishing Bay
  • Fishing Surf
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Or Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

Suitability

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Considered
  • Smoking Not Allowed

Themes

  • Away From It All

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