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To say that Sandpiper is special is a bit of an understatement. This Gulf-front home has been described as "Nicholas Sparks meets Cape San Blas" - and we think that sums it up perfectly! This is not your standard rental house for a group of people looking for a typical summer beach trip. Sandpiper is different. This beautiful 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home comfortably sleeps up to four people and is a quiet intimate treasure catering to a couple looking for a romantic getaway... to sisters hoping to connect and make new family memories or reminisce about old ones... to close friends wanting to talk, play games, work puzzles, and share special times together... to a small family longing for an "old fashioned" vacation... to someone needing a retreat to write, recuperate, or find themself... or to snowbirds searching for a personal home away from home for the winter. So, if you are looking for a truly special place where you can unwind, decompress, relax, and appreciate your surroundings, then Sandpiper is the place for you.
As you come up the stairs and in the front door, you quickly realize that you will be staying in someone's home, who has gone out of their way to make you feel welcome. The first floor has a lovely and charming king suite where you can settle in and rest peacefully. When you wake up, you will be able to see the Gulf glistening in the distance outside the window beside your bed. Also on the first floor is an inviting open living area with expansive views and extremely comfortable couches for gathering, reading, lounging, or even napping. In addition, an extremely well-stocked kitchen provides all the conveniences of home for you to prepare meals without having to leave this wonderful little oasis unless you just want to go out. The dining area is the perfect spot to enjoy meals together or have fun playing your favorite game. And if you want to draw or write (or if you need to work), there is a large desk with plenty of workspace available. The whole area just calls for you to relax and enjoy the peace.
There are sliding glass doors from the dining and living areas that lead out to a fantastic, screened porch with two comfy chairs and an outdoor table with seating for four. This is a great place to enjoy the lovely view and feel the gentle sea breeze, while any lingering stress slips quietly away. The screen porch opens onto a small sundeck with additional seating for two, and the stairs go down to the beach boardwalk that runs alongside the property. Back inside, a convenient half-bath and a full laundry room finish out the first floor.
Upstairs, you will find a fun and whimsical queen suite located off the bright and comfy TV room. Cozy seating offers the perfect place to curl up and watch your favorite show or make it a quiet movie night. Sliding doors open onto a large deck, where you are greeted with another gorgeous view of the Gulf. The coast at this point is in the shape of a crescent, so from Sandpiper's deck, you can see all the way from Money Bayou around to the point at the turn of the Cape on Eglin Airforce Base. You can almost feel the hug of the coastline. Everywhere on the Cape has amazing views, but truth be told, this one is pretty spectacular. In the early evenings, you may be treated to the special sight of horseback riders peacefully strolling along the beach.
Sandpiper welcomes you to a sleepy little gated residential community of only 6 houses nestled among old growth pines and reminiscent of old Florida. From here you are just 15 minutes from the restaurants and shopping in Port St Joe, and you're just a "stone's throw" from the fantastic pickleball courts at Salinas Park. There is a small, very basic community pool usually open from April 1-September 30 near the house. The pool is seldom used and we cannot guarantee it will be available. (Note-bottom of pool is permanently stained from hurricane.)
The south end of the Cape has a wide flat beach - perfect for long walks. It is also less dense than the north end beach, so it's a great place to sit and enjoy a lazy afternoon. Shore fishing is a popular pastime. Evening bonfires are allowed on our beaches, as is beach driving (with a permit). Sandpiper provides four beach chairs for your convenience. There is an outdoor fish sink, as well as a large outdoor shower for rinsing off when you get back from the beach. And the carport offers covered space for two vehicles.
From the moment you arrive, it is apparent that the owners of Sandpiper truly understand what a special gem they have - and that is reflected in their furnishings and decor, how comfortable and well-appointed everything is, and in all the little touches that make people feel at home in this slice of paradise. So, if you are looking for somewhere a little more personal - a little more delightful - a little more intimate, and a little step above, we invite you to experience the unique peace and tranquility offered by this exceptional home.
