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Accommodations

Blue Mermaid at Cape Dunes  This is a great vacation rental on Cape San Blas by owner. Brand new, Gulf access, three-day minimum.

Campgrounds
Indian Pass Campgrounds on lagoon (850) 227-7203 www.IndianPassCamp.com
Presnell's RV Resort on bayside (850) 229-2710 www.Presnells.com
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park with gulf and bay access (850) 227-1327 www.floridastateparks.org/STJOSEPH/default.cfm

The Cape Escape. Wendy Jackson has a "pet friendly" vacation rental in Barrier Dunes on Cape San Blas.

Cape San Blas Inn B&B Bed & Breakfast Inn on St. Joseph Bay.

Cape San Blas Vacation Rentals  has Gulf and Bay front units.

Cape To Bay Vacation Rentals offers custom-built homes in Port St. Joe/Cape San Blas.  Pet friendly accommodations, too.

Gulf Front & Pool Side Beach Rentals Two great locations to choose from in Barrier Dunes on Cape San Blas. Visit us at www.myfloridacape.com.

House of Tartts in the historic district of Apalachicola is a restored self-catering guest house in the style of a bed and breakfast accommodation.

Old Salt Works Cabins Cabins and vacation homes for rent with bay and Gulf access.

Paradise Coast Vacation Rentals Beach homes, condos, and townhouses.

Port Inn  Restored historic hotel in downtown Port St. Joe.

Port St. Joe vacation rentals by Southern Resorts.

Rental Homes on Cape San Blas Multiple listings for vacation rental homes.

Sunset Reflections Pet-friendly vacation home rentals for all budgets - beach front, swimming pools, and bay front.

Turtle Beach Inn and Cottages Outstanding Bed & Breakfast Inn on the Gulf front, plus cottages and vacation homes for rent.

Vacation rental at Barrier Dunes "Dolphins Dance" vacation rental at Barrier Dunes on Cape San Blas.

Whispering Pines Cabins located on St. Joseph Bay.

Helpful Information

Florida Fishing License Get your Florida fishing license on-line at http://www.myfwc.com/ or call toll-fee at 888-347-4356.

Tide Chart for St. Joseph Bay Visit saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/floridagulfsites.html for local tide charts. Select "Port Saint Joe,St. Joseph Bay" under Apalachicola Bay, and desired dates at bottom of page.

Miscellaneous

Broke-A-Toe offers horseback riding on the beach which is something many of our kayakers also enjoy doing while vacationing on our unforgettable beaches.  Call (850) 899-RIDE for reservations. 

Debbie Hooper Photography  Local photographer Debbie Hooper will meet you at Happy Ours at the beginning or end of your rental period and take your personalized "kayaking portraits" to preserve your vacation memories.  Early morning or late afternoon hours are best.  This makes a great gift!  Call Debbie at 850-229-1215 to coordinate your reservation time.

Realtors

Boardwalk Realty of NW FL, Inc. Real estate needs in local area.

Sights

Black's Island is a private island resort located just two and one-half miles north of Happy Ours and is a favored route by our kayakers. This link will give you a bird's eye view of the amenities on Black's Island, however it is off limits to passers-by. 

St. Vincent Island Wildlife Refuge is accessible by kayak from the boat ramp at Indian Pass.  Happy Ours offers delivery of kayaks if local conditions permit.  Winds, tides, currents, and oyster bars can create hazardous conditions.  More information can be found at www.fsw.gov/saintvincent or by clicking the Refuge link. 

For activities and events in the area, visit our "Local Events" page for links to tourist information.