Our Reviews
Great house
We have been coming to the Cape for 13 years. We try to change houses to have a new experience, But this was the third time we have stayed at Sandy Footprints. This house keeps drawing us back. The layout is great, it has everything you need. The heated pool is awesome especially for the early season visit. The built in seats in the pool are wonderful for adults to lounge, and make for a play area for those young ones in a life jacket to stand while building their courage. The walk over to the beach is recently rebuilt. All good for Sandy Footprints.
Great Birthday Getaway
Teresa’s Beach Homes never disappoints! We has a lovely time! Just wish we could have stayed longer! House is comfortable (beds are a bit firm) and well appointed. Location is great…very private even though there are other houses around.
Amazing home and view
We have stayed here before but still appreciate it even more each time. It has an amazing decor, view and atmosphere. House has amazing Karma!!! We will definitely stay there again
Amazing View – Fantastic House
Our family loved our week stay at Horizon in CSB. The house was well stocked. Great times on the deck listening to music and watching incredible sunsets. The pool was refreshing and not crowed. Look forward to a return trip!
Escape the Northwoods
Teresa always makes sure her houses are well stocked. I used to bring kettles and knives with me when we traveled to The Cape. Not any more! I always know she’ll have us covered. We have stayed in Avalon several times and are always pleased. Great location, pool and lots of space. We’ll continue to visit one of Teresa’s homes whenever possible. Thanks Teresa, Chris, Terri and the crew.
Fabulous Location!
We really enjoyed our stay at McCosh. The beach is beautiful and the house is well appointed. Lots of attention to detail. Kitchen was well furnished, beds were comfortable. Loved our stay!
TRANQUILLTY
Horizon is located in a quiet gated community located on the north end of the Cape. Horizon’s location adjacent to an undeveloped stretch of shore line is priceless. The home’s open design and several windows provide unobstructed views of the water. The home has a well equipped kitchen, an office, and a unique observation room on the upper level that offers unrivaled vistas of the gulf. Would I return? In a heart beat!
Perfect Annual Getaway
Our family has stayed at It’s A Shore Thing 5 times now (and have already booked our week next year!). Terri and Teresa at Teresa’s Beach Homes are super easy to work with. It’s a perfect house with lots of space for our young adult children, who often bring a friend or two, and we love having our dog with us! The home is gorgeous, well appointed, and the spacious decks allow for great sunset views of the ocean! The private pool is a nice spot to change it up after hours on the beach and the elevator is handy for getting all those groceries upstairs. The Cape is definitely our “Happy Place” and we can’t imagine ever loving another vacation spot as much!
Perfect Spot Directly on the Beach
Home is well appointed with everything that you will need. We have stayed here several times and have already booked for 2023. Bring your surf fishing gear and catch dinner right in front of the house.
Always amazing
Best part of our year, perfect for family of 4. Walking distance to the trading post and Weber’s donuts
Wonderful
McCosh Beach Home provided us a comfortable stay. The fact that the home is right on the beach with a private boardwalk made the vacation fabulous. The ability to come and go from the beach with ease added to our relaxation as parents of 3 children.
We will definitely come back to Cape San Blas and hope to rent from Teresa’s again.
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay at Sandy Footprints! The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The pool was tons of fun after spending the morning at the beach. The proximity to the beach and State Park was wonderful! We have already rebooked for next summer!
This home is very nice
This home is very nice and the pool and screened porches are a must. Everything you need is provided and working with Teresa’s Beach Homes is always nice. They are quick to respond to any question and are very accessible.
Relaxing and Perfect Vacation Home
We absolutely love the Cape. This was our 4th trip and by far the best. Avalon met ALL of our needs! The home was better equipped than any home we’ve stayed in on the northern part of the Cape. The pool was so much fun for my grandkids and the rest of our family. Teresa”s Beach Homes puts so much thought into making a vacation relaxing! The views from the decks are breathtaking even though this is the first time we didn’t see a sunset due to clouds. A rainy day at the Cape is still a happy day! We have already booked for 2023 and plan to continue to book this home since it is clean, quiet, great ocean view, and proximity to beach. This house deserves much more than 5 stars!
Quiet, relaxing,
Our family has been to the Cape for the last 7 yrs for vacation. 3 times we’ve been able to book from Teresa’s Beach House. Never have we been disappointed and definitely the best accommodations of any of the places we have stayed. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your business. We will definitely book with Teresa for next year.
Love this place
First of all, this is our third year working with Teresa’s Beach Homes. We love the personal service. I can call with any question and I get an actual kind human who responds to my questions. I have always found that to be the case – every single time – over the last 3+ years. Also, the fact that their rates are all inclusive is so helpful. Often with other rental agencies, I’m afraid of what the final bill will actually be. Terri is honest and helpful! Totally recommend.
Excellent Every Time
We have used Teresa’s Beach Homes for several years now, and we have never been disappointed. They are responsive to questions and any issues that might arise during the stay. Exceptional customer service all the way around!
Love it
We have stayed at It’s a Shore Thing for 4 years. The house is amazing and has everything you need for a great family vacation. Teresa’s Beach Homes is a great rental company and very informative. Love the house and the service we always receive.
Five plus stars for the White Whale
I can’t express enough how lovely a stay in the White Whale was. Everything was top shelf and new. We loved everything about the house. It is decorated with such good taste. It was extremely nice to have a private pool. It isn’t a large pool but it served our family well. They allow pets and I am so thankful that I could bring my fur babies. I appreciate those folks who are willing to share their beach homes.
Perfect in Every Way

In Real Estate you hear Location-Location-Location and this couldn’t be truer for McCosh as you walk out front to the beautiful Gulfport and up the driveway to the shared community pool or across the road to the local quick shop and gas station or even the apparel and beach items store. Then there’s the actual house that has everything one needs to totally enjoy a family vacation. One of the really nice features is have the sleeping space on second floor with the large kitchen-dining area and living space on third floor giving you a wonderful view of beach and water.
Family vaca

This was our fourth time to CSB, our third time using Teresa’s Beach Homes, first time staying at It’s a Shore Thing. This place was amazing! Impeccably appointed and decorated. Everything you’ll need for a great stay. The private pool was great to have after a long day at the beautiful beach. The elevator came in super handy and easy to use. Grill worked fantastic. Was nice having a little “bathhouse” next to pool. Nice location, easy access to beach. Would highly recommend this spot and Teresa’s Beach Homes for a stay on CSB. We’ve found our little slice of paradise at CSB, and Teresa’s has made it easy to enjoy!
Perfection
This is our third time using Teresa’s Beach Homes and our family of 6 couldn’t have been any happier. It’s a Shore Thing is a huge, clean, comfortable home that provides everything you need at your home away from home. We cooked 14 meals had everything we needed in the well-stocked, organized kitchen. The beds were comfortable, the master shower was HUGE, the pool was wonderful. It was so convenient having a bathroom and shower outside near the pool and we all had our own bathrooms in the house as well. We brought our small dog with us and are really glad we did. Cape San Blas is our vacation location of choice. Between the house and the beach, we had such a great week! Thanks again for another great summer vacation experience!
Wonderful location. Perfectly situated and perfect sized home for us.

Teresa’s beach homes is the best company we have ever rented from. Absolutely the best customer service. The only down side to the house is the living room furniture isn’t very comfortable. Could really use an upgrade especially for the price of the weekly rental. Other than that it’s perfect.
ALMOST PERFECT
Our first stay at HORIZON and WOW! After 21 years of renting at the Cape, i studied hard to find a different rental that would meet our aging leg needs a bit better! We now need elevator or 1 level rentals AND easy beach access! HORIZON solved both! Elevator to main level and a flat and level BEACH/GAZEBO access boardwalk (no humps/no steps) all the way to the beach end! There are steps at the end that lead directly onto a secluded section of Cape Beach below! The same goes for the BAY/GAZEBO access boardwalk and twin docks across the street in the Bay section of this amazing gated community! Add to that a community POOL/PAVILION that is rarely used…all easily access on flat level walkways and boardwalks via walking or biking! We rented a pair of adult tricycles and they allowed us to quickly access all the above areas in minutes! It made all the difference in the world for me! The house design is awesome and the best stocked kitchenware ever! The views are beyond fantastic! A few small items that would be greatly appreciated and add to the beauty of this house… a bit more clothing storage in the bedrooms (open shelving/high boy or a fold out suitcase stand)….at next upgrade, sofas and chairs that are standard height from floor vs so low you have to roll onto the floor to get up and out of them!….. lastly, shades on the Gulf facing windows to control the hot mid afternoon sun before it drops low enough to make those beautiful sunsets! Other than that, this HORIZON is ALMOST PERFECT!
Wonderful Place
We so enjoyed our second stay at Avalon (3rd stay with this company). We had everything we needed including perfect weather! We loved every minute. The house was clean and well maintained. We have already booked this house again!
We had a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful time. Short walk to the beach, house was perfect, loved the pool. Lunch at Killers Seafood was awesome- tacos and fries you got to try.
What I needed
The time we spent at White Whale was wonderful. It is very well appointed and comfortable. Loved the beds. Very nice to have mattresses that were not well worn. Only a short walk to the beach. This is the third time I have used Teresa’s Beach Homes and as always they are sooo kind and they have a wonderful response. If possible they are who I would always use. Thanks for a great stay.
Great Visit!
This was our 2nd stay in Avalon. It’s a great house that served our family very well. Teresa’s Beach Homes is very responsive to questions and very efficient with their booking process. I highly recommend this home for a fantastic beach vacation!
Relaxing

Another wonderful stay! Recent updates only improve what was already a great retreat! The coffee bar downstairs is fantastic!
Look forward to returning soon!
White Whale
White Whale is a beautiful property with amazing views. We thoroughly enjoyed the house and the beautiful sunsets. The Port St Joe area is peaceful and quiet most of the year. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back. We have rented through Teresa’s beach rentals several times and they are always a pleasure to work with. We are looking forward to our next trip. Mark F
Horizon
This place was spectacular with amazing views from every window. Our favorite without a doubt so far. Well cared for rental and very well stocked. My wife enjoyed walking the beautiful beach and seeing all the dog beach walkers every morning. Counting the days until we meet again next year.
A fun week at The Cape. Five stars for the house and to Teresa and the beach rental company.
The house was great and we had a nice time. Teresa was very helpful with getting the elevator repaired so my sister could access the floors. We greatly appreciate your help.
Awesome house
We had a great time on our trip. The house was perfect for the 4 of us. A very short walk to the beach. Also, close to a grocery store and a place to buy fresh fish, which was a bonus. We would visit again!
Lovely Trip
We thoroughly enjoyed out time at Sandy Footprints. The layout made it easy to spread out, and it was just a short walk to beach (less than 2 mins). Wonderful views from the top deck of the gulf. I really appreciated the grassy area behind the house for the pups. The pool was lovely and warm enough for a quick dip every day when coming in from the beach. We love renting form Teresa’s Beach Homes!
Great Location on Cape San Blas!
Sandy Footprints was a wonderful location for our family spring break get-away in mid-March! We enjoyed its close proximity to several good restaurants and the Fish Market and to the state park. All of us wanted exercise and just to get away from winter. Long Beach walks, sitting by the heated pool, and enjoying one another was the plan and although the weather could have been better, we achieved our goal and enjoyed the visit to the hilt. The kitchen offered everything needed for cooking, preparing, and serving meals (after we mastered the unusual stove), and the bedrooms and baths were clean and comfortable. No elevator is in the house and a trek over the dunes to get to the beach provided us with with needed exercise, so we saw this as a plus! I only missed the ability to see the sunset from the main floor as two houses in front obstructed the view, and the upstairs porch was rather raw at this early time of the year.
Wonderful
Had a wonderful time at Cape San Blas! “It’s A Shore Thing” was a beautiful and comfortable home. The kitchen was lovely and had everything that we needed. It was clean and very well taken care of. I can’t say enough great things about working with Teresa’s Beach Homes. They provided us with a ton of information. Great communication on what to pack (no surprises on what was or was not in the house), where to eat, and what to do. We had one night of not great weather. Teresa’s Beach Homes sent an email ahead of time telling us how to prepare. We had a few minor issues with the pool heating and as soon as we called they had someone out there within the hour to fix it. Customer service was top notch. House was lovely. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience vacation. Will recommend Teresa’s Beach Homes to anyone.
Great house!
We have been coming to CSB since 2008 and this is the nicest place we have ever stayed. Very clean nice house with well stocked kitchen. Very comfortable house with nice pool.
Perfect Spot Right on the Beach!,
This is the second time we have stayed at McCosh and the ninth time we have rented through Teresa’s Beach Homes. Can’t say enough good things about both. The house is well appointed with everything you might need and is comfortable for a small or large group. We would definitely stay here again.
Relaxing and beautiful

This was a great vacation home. Beautiful beach front views without being beach front. We enjoyed staying there – this is the second year we have stayed in this home.
Best house ever!! We will be coming back
The best house and the rental staff was amazing!
Beautiful and relaxing
Stayed at Tranquil Seclusion and loved every minute!
The home is gorgeous, clean and spacious.
The private pool and screened in porches are amazing. The kitchen is also fabulous and fully stocked with needed items to cook.
The views are amazing as well. We throughly enjoyed every minute of our time there.
Five stars for sure!!
Amazing Vacation!
Our vacation at Tranquil Seclusion was amazing! The home had everything we needed and more. The pool was perfect for splashing and swimming with our grandchildren. We loved walking to the beach . . . swimming, sand castles, shell collecting! The views from the screened decks were incredible. We never left, except to get groceries.
Our grandson cried as we left for the airport because he didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait to come back!
Great Beach House
We have stayed many of different houses throughout the years and this one has been the best one ever. This is our annual beach trip every year and we bring our dog with us since she loves the beach. It was a spectacular stay. The views were amazing. House was more than you could ever ask for in renting.
We will definitely be back.
Thanks Teresa’s Beach Homes for the best vacation ever in our books!
Would I return? In a heart beat!. In fact, returning next year
Horizon is located on a spectacular section of the Cape with large natural sand dunes.. The wrap around deck offers views off the gulf and bay, A second floor seating area, or an observation room, offers outstanding views of the gulf. It’s a perfect place to watch the sunset. The home is well appointed and super quiet inside. The beach is just a few steps away via a neighborhood boardwalk. The neighborhood has a beautiful pool and pavilion that is a few minutes walk from Horizon.
Great beach home. Everything you could ask for.
Our 5th trip to the cape, second stay with Teresa’s Beach Homes. Could not have asked for anything more. By far the nicest place we have stayed. Loved the view and short walk to the beach. Plan to stay here again next summer. Wonderful people to work with.
It was a week of many opportunities
The views from the decks were outstanding. The upper floor was great with its 3 bedrooms – one of which was a bunk room … perfect for many small ones or many big ones as well … the kitchen was large and well equipped … Being at the end of the cape the silence at night was refreshing. Having your own pool made the whole experience even more special.
Lovely house, great pool!
Beautiful, clean house and a great saltwater pool. Kitchen is more than stocked with cookware, etc. Comfy beds and furniture. We’re spoiled for beachfront so we did miss the view. Elevator would be a great addition to an already great house. This was my first rental with Teresa and we were beyond pleased. Had a little garbage disposal issue when we arrived and I’m almost not exaggerating when I say a friendly fellow was knocking on the back door before I hung up the phone. Very proactive and forthright property manager!
Nice North Cape Home
We had a pleasant week in Sandy Footprints last month, lousy weather and all It’s a clean nicely decorated home on North Cape. The master suite was a bit cramped for our tastes, but we”l be back again for our annual May trip since the house next door we normally rent, Bella Vista, is undergoing renovations. I have recommended this house to friends.
A perfect week in a perfect beach house!
We had such a wonderful stay at the beautiful, comfortable and perfectly appointed Sandy Footprints. The space was exactly the right fit for our group. We used the kitchen for several meals and it was equipped with everything we needed. We spent time in the pool everyday and the short walk to the beach was easy. We had our pups and they loved the house and the covered deck where they watched us as we swam in the pool. We loved the restaurants and stores we visited on cape especially Weber’s Donuts! The piggly wiggly in Port St Joe had everything we needed to stock up for the week. My kids (adult and teen) and the friends they brought all thought it was one of if not the best vacations they had ever been on. Hope to be back!!
Awesome Beach House
I have stayed at It’s A Shore Thing multiple times. This was my first stay here under this rental company. They were terrific during the whole booking process and the stay. They kept me updated on the Cape amd things happening leading to the trip and during the trip. The house was in excellent condition. After 10 years of vacationing at Cape San Blas, I would highly recommend this home and company. The recovery since Hurricane Michael has come along way. The Cape still has the same laid back family vibe. Excited to stay again in the future.
A Shore Thing
My family and I had three generations staying in this fabulous house. Well equipped, comfortable beds, the kitchen was a delight. We’ve stayed with Teresa’s Beach Homes for many years. They’ve all been clean, comfortable, and well equipped. However, It’s A Shore Thing just may be my favorite.
Great House
Shore Thing is a great house. Designed very well. Stocked with first rate kitchen amenities. We have used Teresa Beach Rentals several times and they are always great to work with. We will use them again.
It’s a Shore Thing
This is our 5th year of vacationing on the Cape, and our 3rd of renting with Teresa’s Beach Homes. I highly recommend Teresa’s! Repeat guests are even given a discount. We’ve stayed in three different properties, and each met and even exceeded our expectations. Great people helping to provide great vacation experiences!
Great Place to Stay!
We loved staying at It’s A Shore Thing! The house is beautiful and has an unobstructed view to the beach/ocean. The proximity to the beach is so close, it is literally a one minute walk. This house has everything you need and the pool makes it perfect! Teresa’s Beach Homes was great to work with. We had an A/C issue the first day and Terri was over at the house herself within 20 minutes of our call and got the issue resolved so quickly. I highly recommend this home and would stay there again in heart beat!
Perfect Week
We so enjoyed our week at Shore Thing! The house was roomy, and so close to the beach. The pool was so refreshing after a day on the beach. I didn’t think the adults would use it, but we sure did—everyday! The master suite was on the top floor and super nice; for the grandparents, having an elevator was especially helpful! We enjoyed watching sunsets and the night sky from the roomy balconies. We had a problem with the septic tank (that was due to the hurricane I’m sure), but all it took was one call, and a repairman was there within the hour. I think Theresa and her daughter are delightful, and are what makes Theresa’s Beach Homes THE BEST PLACE from which to rent on the cape! Wonderfully hospitable, professional, and determined to get things right for their vacationers, we will definitely use them again.
Excellent Place and Service
This is our second year staying at Tranquil Seclusion, and we’ve loved both times. The home is clean and well equipped for visitors.We also like working with Teresa’s Beach Homes very much!
Perfect fit for our family
We started renting from Ron and Sandie after Hurricane Michael devastated our home we have been staying at for years in Mexico Beach. When we discovered Teresa’s Beach Homes, and Met Terri. We knew this would be our new home away from home. We have stayed at a couple other of their homes, but Tranquil Seclusion is the best by far. We felt like we belonged, like we knew this was the one for us going forward. They treat you like family, not like an inconvenience. We declared that this will be the home we come to going forward, and I have to say (family all agreed) the screened in porches are a game changer. Hurricane Laura thought she was going to derail our plans, and she failed. This is by far the most beautiful home you own we have stayed in. Thank you for allowing us to make family memories at your home. Next year, our 1st Grand daughter will be with us. I can not wait to start making family memories with her at Tranquil Seclusion.Thanks again Ron and Sandie and Terri. see you guys next year. The Glass Family from Dayton, Ohio. Kevin, Benita, Jesse, Taylor and Kristina.
Perfect!
This home was lovely, clean, well maintained, tastefully furnished and stocked with everything we needed – and then some. All three generations thoroughly enjoyed the spacious accommodations, wide open beach and welcoming heated private pool. Working with Teresa and Terri couldn’t have been easier. They were always available, and instructions and expectations were clearly communicated. We’ll definitely be back! Norris Family, Atlanta Metro
Incredible HOUSE!!
Myself and 11 College friends stayed here in June! Let me say the house was Amazing! Beautifully decorated and plenty of room for all of us! The pool was so much fun and relaxing to have available. We even did splash contests! Teresa’s Beach Homes was the best to work with. I can tell you this, my group has found a rental company for the rest of our trips in the future to the Cape no doubt. Thank you again for making wonderful memories for my college gals! We will be back to celebrate 36th years of friendship!!
Sandy Footprints
The house is beautiful! Very nicely decorated. We had a wonderful stay. It is very private and it was warm enough to use the pool. Just love the Cape in October and November! Most of all, we love booking with Terri and Teresa and have been for years. We always know what to expect and their prices and service can’t be beat.
VERY relaxing vacation
The house is wonderful. We loved having the pool. The short walk to the beach was easy. We had a quiet and very relaxing time as we had hoped. We would highly recommend.
Beautiful, quiet beach house!
We stayed for a week and loved the house and heated pool. The beach was quiet even during spring break and filled with shells! My boys loved being able to swim even on cooler days. We had an issue with a thermostat and they were able to get it fixed quickly. We look forward to returning!
Great Folks
Absolutely great experience. Teresa and Teri are by far the best summer rental agents around. The pool was terrific for the kids. The house is close to the beach so it’s possible to run back and forth to the house. We will be back!
Great Stay
We had a great time at this house! It was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. The pool and surrounding area were nice, and actually very private despite there being other houses beside this one. The beach is very quiet, clean, and dog friendly. We had concerns about hurricane damage to the area, but the Cape has recovered quite well. Shops, grocery stores, and restaurants are up and running. The people are still as friendly as ever. We look forward to going back for another visit!
Outstanding Customer Service
Knotty Pelican is a very good vacation rental. The only thing that could make it better is an elevator. Amenities are nice and the house is very clean.We must give Teresa’s Beach Homes five starts plus for their outstanding customer service. One of our guests forgot an expensive pair of prescription sunglasses upon checkout. I was able to get in touch with Terri and she contacted one of the persons getting the house back in order (Missy) for the next rental and they were able to find the glasses and get them returned to us.It’s great to know there are still honest people in this world (and to reward them) for doing the right thing.We have rented from Teresa’s Beach Homes in the past and have always received five star plus service.Thank you to you and your staff!!!!!
Cape San Blas The Big Blue House
The house was very roomy and family friendly. Loved the 2 living rooms. The swimming pool, fire pit, B B Q area was a great to hang out with the family. Very clean everything we need was on hand. We had a great time. Hope to come back next year. Thanks you so much for the wonderful week. The Martin Family
Wonderful Beach Home
Rented Shore Thing in July of 2019. It was the perfect vacation home for a large family. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, large kitchen (with everything you need), elevator, pool, excellent views, close to beach, adequate parking. Would stay here again and again. The best fit I’ve found for my family. Also, Teresa’s Beach Homes is a wonderful rental agency–you will not be disappointed.
Loved A Shore Thing and Teresa’s Rentals are the best.
We spent the first of March 2020 at A Shore Thing. We loved the house, location and the heated pool. Teresa’s Rentals are the best to book through. House is very well maintained, super clean and beautiful inside and out. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Perfect score. Zero complaints.
Perfect score. Zero complaints. House was immaculate. Renting, communications, and directions were simple and straightforward. Absolutely loved the huge kitchen/dining room/living room being wide open and walking out onto 3rd story ocean front porch. The 2 master bedrooms and bathrooms were beautiful. Heated private pool was so nice for the kids and one final note, if you go in the spring make sure you fish off the beach. Can’t wait to return! God Bless America!!!
Would I return? In a heart beat!
Overall, my experience at Horizon was excellent The home is easy on the eyes, full of natural light, nicely appointed, with outstanding views of the gulf and St.Joe bay. Horizon is steps from a beautiful stretch of the Cape that was ideal for relaxing and soaking in the the natural beauty of the area. We enjoyed the nearby pool and the comfortable furniture there.Terrie, and Teresa were very pleasant to work with and provided assistance in renting a cabana from Happy Cabana. They setup and removed chairs and cabana each day.
Horizon
We loved everything about this house! The location is great also having the pool was a bonus since the water was rough a few days. The only thing I would change about this house is at least in one bathroom add a pull down shower head to help people with small children. It was definitely a pain to get my three year old washed off everyday but it wouldn’t stop me from staying here. Just a heads up for people with small kids that there is no bath. I just didn’t pay attention to that when I booked. Also this area we basically had the beach to ourselves which was very nice. I can’t wait to hopefully stay here again next year!
Fantastic Stay!
We were a little worried that our beloved cape would still be down and out because of the hurricane,but were pleasantly surprised to find our usual house, Horizon, and Cape San Blas were in great shape! As usual the house had all the space and amenities we’ve come to expect. It was spotless and so conducive to our family’s needs. Some of the protecting dunes were a little washed away by the storm, so we felt like the beach view was even a little better. Had just as much fun on our rental boat on St. Joe’s bay too! Will definitely be back! P.S. We DID miss Indian Pass Raw Bar. I think they’re reopening in Sept though!
Beautiful home
We had a wonderful stay in this home! It’s well appointed & had everything we needed! The community boardwalk was rarely used by others, as well as the community pool. The handful of times we went to the pool, we had it to ourselves. The view was beautiful from the balconies! The only thing I would change would be that the outside shower was actually enclosed where others couldn’t see in. We had a great stay!
Love this place!!!
This was our second visit for our family at Horizon so you know we love it there. Everything is so clean and there is never a problem. Can’t wait for our next visit!!
AMAZING!
We had an amazing stay at the HORIZON beach house. Teresa and Terri were Fabulous to work with. Best Vacation Ever!!!
Great place to stay!
If you enjoy no hassle booking and no hidden fees give Terri and Teresa a call. The house we booked was beautiful with an unobstructed view of the gulf! Being an old Navy man I particularly enjoyed seeing the “green flash” again! If you don’t know what that is it’s as the sun sets the very thinnest edge before it drops below the horizon turns brilliant green. Do stop at the grocery store before you check in as groceries are very limited on the cape.
Just Perfect
Loved this beach home. It is situated perfectly in the middle of Cape San Blas right on the beach. The shared pool was awesome for the teens in the evening and was well maintained. So convenient to have Scallop Cove 2 blocks away for quick items that were forgotten. Loved that the main balcony was on the top floor. We had awesome views and nice ocean breezes. We are already planning our visit to this home in 2021.
Awesome Vacation
Loved this beach home. It is situated perfectly in the middle of Cape San Blas right on the beach. The shared pool was awesome for the teens in the evening and was well maintained. So convenient to have Scallop Cove 2 blocks away for quick items that were forgotten. Loved that the main balcony was on the top floor. We had awesome views and nice ocean breezes. We are already planning our visit to this home in 2021.
Absolutely Perfect
I must first start by saying that Terri and Teresa are a big part of having a perfect week. They go above and beyond to accommodate their guest, and we really appreciate all their hard work. The best part is when they post the rate on their homes, it is all inclusive. That means a lot because there is no sticker shock with lots of surprise fees that have been added in to get to the grand total. I wish every person and/or management company would make this a common practice. McCosh is a lovely home with a great beach access. I think that the reversed floor plan does makes it seem like there are a lot of stairs, but there are no more stairs then the usual beach home. The home was very clean and everything was in good condition. There was also plenty of parking. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to renting from Teresa’s Beach Rentals again soon.
Teresas Beach Hone: McCosh
What a wonderful time we had as the only pitfall was that we only had a week!!!! We have rented on St George Island many times, but our stay at the Cape and with Teresas was outstanding and we’ll be back for sure.Keep safe and COVD free Y’all!Warm regards, the Burger family from Tallahassee
Our favorite place to stay in Cape San Blas!!
McCosh is perfect for us in so many ways. Pet friendly, with a perfect gulf front view, we always enjoy our time here. Teresa and Terri are always responsive if anything ever comes up. They are an excellent property management team! The beds are comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, and the deck furniture offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching for dolphin to swim by. The house is always clean and comfortable. The community pool is beautiful, even though we don’t usually get a chance to use in in the winter months. The location on the Cape is right across the street from Scallop Cove, which we appreciate when we need supplies. The owners there are super friendly too! We will be back!!!
Teresa’s Beach Homes
First time at this wonderful property. Everything was exceptionally clean and organized. Can’t wait to go back again in May!
Wonderful
This home was in great condition. All appliances worked and the kitchen was well stocked. When I booked this house, I thought the view would be blocked with homes. I was surprised to find that we had unobstructed views of 50% of the beach and water. We were able to see the dolphins playing. I also appreciate the transparency in fees – what you advertise is what we pay. I will definitely be a repeat renter.
Great place to stay
Very nice and clean home. Close to the beach – usually very quiet. Great home if you want to rent a gulf cart. Staying there again next year.
Beach House Perfection
Found CSB in 2020! Avalon is an awesome property! Great floor plan! Clean! Elevator! Pet friendly! Easy beach walk! Nice waterfall pool! The best views of the beach and the bay! Plenty of deck space to enjoy the ocean breeze! We loved Avalon! And we love working with Teresa and Terri! They’re the best! Thanks Teresa’s Beach Homes!
Avalon
My husband and I spent January and February at Avalon. The house was perfect for us and is so close to the beach. Everyone we dealt with was helpful and professional. We can’t wait to return in 2022.
Avalon
This is our third stay with Teresa’s Beach Homes, second time in Avalon. Avalon is a beautiful 4 story home with a private pool and gorgeous views of the ocean. It had everything we needed and then some. Our two pups enjoyed the beach and the elevator was very helpful since one of our babies has arthritis really bad and stairs are difficult for her. Teresas Beach Homes care about their homes and the Cape and everything was immaculate. I wish we could come and stay in one of their homes every year. Our week was very relaxing and it was pure bliss to walk our dogs on the beach every evening.
Love this house!
We absolutely love this home! This is our second time staying at the Avalon. We love it here and we love the owners! Teresa and her staff are so pleasant to deal with. We will absolutely be back!
Love this house!
Great location. Easy beach access. Screen porch was a big plus for us. Will definitely be trying to book again!
Aloha House
We had a great experience at the Aloha House with Teresa’s Beach Homes. Loved the location and the screened in porch. The house had everything we needed. Teresa’s Beach Homes was excellent to work with from booking to keeping us up to date with the pandemic changes.
Awesome
This was our 5th visit to the Cape and Aloha House has been our best experience. Great location – the beach could not have been close enough. Loved the screened in porch to watch the beautiful sunsets. Great amenities and more than enough beach chairs and umbrellas available. Thank you for making our vacation complete. Will hopefully return in 2021.
Can’t Wait To Return
The house is beautiful, clean, and most comfortable. For those who may need to have a working vacation, the Wi-Fi was great. My favorite part…walk right out of the door on the ground level and the boardwalk to the beach is connected to the carport! The beds are comfortable. High-quality linens and comfortable mattresses. The kitchen was amazing with everything you could think of that you might need to make the perfect meal. The views from the lower screened in deck and the upper open deck fabulous, with comfortable seating. If bugs happen to be biting, the screened deck still allows beautiful views and sounds of the ocean, minus bug bites! The house looked brand new, inside and out. We were close to The trading Post, Webers Donuts, Ice Cream, and St. Jo Shrimp Company among other places…including Scallop Cove.
Steps to the beach – It is a “Great Escape”!
First of all, this is the perfect cottage on the beach – big enough for two couples to have plenty of space. Each bedroom has its own bath. The kitchen is clean and well stocked. The screened-in porches are the icing on the cake. The parking space is good for 2 large vehicles. We have been coming to the Cape for about 20 years, and this is one of the best places that we have stayed in. We cook a lot, so when we found the oven was not heating properly, we put in a call to Terri, and she immediately responded. By the next day we had biscuits for breakfast! From the initial contact, we got the overwhelming feeling that we would be taken care of. We were a little concerned about the aftermath of Hurricane Michael after we heard about and saw some of the devastation – and while there are several places still patching up, for the most part all of the debris has been picked up. The beach area is fine. They were working on the roads, but it looked like all of that will be done soon. We shopped at Piggly Wiggly in town, but honestly could find most everything we needed at the Trading Post very close to the Great Escape. We love to go into Port St. Joe for shopping and good seafood and Mexican food and to Apalachicola for some shopping and good food at The Grill and The Owl. We will be back to the Great Escape.
Three years straight
This was our 3rd stay in the Great Escape. The views were amazing as usual. Ate breakfast outside every morning. We love this place and hope to be back next year. The 4 legged babies love it as well. Work continues in the area but it is a small inconvenience compared to the beauty of the cape. Can’t wait till next year!!!!
Great Work
We loved Great Escape. It was perfect for us and so close to the water. Sunsets were amazing and we look forward to returning.
Home Away From Home
This was our second year staying in this home, can’t wait to get back to Great Escape next Year!! Perfectly located, fully equipped kitchen. We love the deck, screened in porch. It truly feels like our home away from home. We missed it as soon as we pulled onto the road to drive home.
It is a great escape from all the hassle of this busy world ,
If you want to truly unhook from the busy world for a while, this is the place for you.. The house is lovely with beautiful view of the beach. It is quiet, with only the sound of the gulf. We will certainly come back here again!
Much needed rest…
Great Escape was absolutely lovely. Cozy, clean and spectacular views. This was our first year coming to the Cape during Thanksgiving (we have been coming in the summer for over 30 years) and I think I actually prefer it in November! Cool mornings and warm afternoons. We love that we can bring our dogs, because they are family too! Be sure to bring dog beds if you have a fur baby with you so they will have a comfy spot. Teresa’s Beach Homes is a wonderful company to do business with. They are warm, friendly and prompt to respond to any questions you may have. I highly recommend them.
Perfection!
Teresa’s is the perfect rental company to work with, and Great Escape is a fantastic home for a small family with pets. The deck and screen room made rinsing and drying big dogs a breeze, the walk-over from the house to the beach made for easy access, and the house itself was comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, the hard flooring throughout works well with big dogs, and the house is perfectly located for outdoor fun. We hope to return next summer!
It Really is a Great Escape!
This is our 2nd stay in this home, and we have already booked for summer 2022. We come with our grown daughter and our large breed dogs. The Wi-Fi is sound which is important since our daughter must be in touch with work and is also working on her graduate degree while we vacation. The porch is amazing as she can sit there to do her work with a fantastic view of the ocean. Having the screened area and the deck gives us a fantastic place to let dogs dry and cool off after they romp on the beach. While humans are taking a break from the sand, you can still enjoy the sounds and sights of the ocean. It you like to run, head up the road to the path and take a right. If you run 3-4 miles round trip, half of your view is the bay. Just beautiful early in the morning. There kitchen has everything you need to cook at home, and the large table is great for family meals or for working on a puzzle after dinner. There are plenty of linens and the house has been clean both times we’ve rented – once during the height of COVID-19 Pandemic. Oh, if you have forgotten something, you can just walk to the Tradin’ Post. If you are looking for a small house on the beach that is also affordable, this is the house! Did I mention the only carpet is a living room and a kitchen rug? This makes it so much easier for you to bring your furry family members, too!
Comfortable Home Steps from Beach
We really enjoyed our stay at McCosh. The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything you need.
Perfect getaway

We always have a good time at the great escape. It’s perfect for a peaceful getaway. The house is located right on the beach. Sunsets are beautiful. We will be going back!
Wonderful Experience

We’ve stayed at Tranquil Seclusion for three consecutive years. The home is perfect and ideal for our family in so many ways. Terri and Teresa are exceptional to work with, and we’re thankful to be able to work with Teresa’s Beach Homes every year!
Love CSB
Thanks so much for a great week!! This house was perfect for our family of 6 with kids from teen to toddler! We had everything we needed and felt very comfortable. We would definitely rent this house again – it was very well maintained. The screen porch was on point!! Had another great vacation at Cape San Blas. Already counting down until our Thanksgiving trip with the grandparents at Avalon.
Pure Bliss

This is our third stay with Teresa’s Beach Homes, second time in Avalon. Avalon is a beautiful 4 story home with a private pool and gorgeous views of the ocean. It had everything we needed and then some. Our two pups enjoyed the beach and the elevator was very helpful since one of our babies has arthritis really bad and stairs are difficult for her. Teresas Beach Homes care about their homes and the Cape and everything was immaculate. I wish we could come and stay in one of their homes every year. Our week was very relaxing and it was pure bliss to walk our dogs on the beach every evening.
Perfect!
This home was lovely, clean, well maintained, tastefully furnished and stocked with everything we needed – and then some. All three generations thoroughly enjoyed the spacious accommodations, wide open beach and welcoming heated private pool. Working with Teresa and Terri couldn’t have been easier. They were always available, and instructions and expectations were clearly communicated. We’ll definitely be back!
Wonderful Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at Aloha House! The decks overlooking the beach are breathtaking. We caught some amazing fish in the surf right in front of the house too. Teresa and family do such a great job of making every bit of the rental process seamless and we go back again and again. Thank you for a week where no one thought about anything except the beach!
Fantastic

This was our first year in Horizon and our 16th year with Teresa’s Beach Homes. Both the property and the property management are first class! The Cape is incredibly magical destination.The winter months are quiet and restorative! We’re already booked for 2022! Thanks Teresa, Terri and Chris for all you do!
Jeri, Rand and Maud
Don’t forget your dog!

We’ve stayed on the Cape for years and always choose Teresa’s! Our last stay was at The Aloha House. It is amazing. Incredible views from both balconies. Inside is bright and cheerful with all the amenities (b.y.o mirror ball)
Teresa and Terri have the best home’s at the best prices!
Fantastic Vacation
The home was wonderful. It was exceptionally clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed the golf cart access to the beach. Even on the chilly days, the heated pool was used and very pleasant. We are loyal renters of Teresa’s Beach homes and have been for several years. It would be hard to beat their communication and response. The staff that we have met have been kind and courteous. Can’t wait to come back down in May!
Family Vacation
Absolutely fantastic! Terri was amazing to work with in order to make sure everything was perfectly in order. The house was clean and very nice.
My Happy Place
This was the fourth year we had stayed at the Blue Pearl. We love the relaxation and the two porches were great for our fur baby. Always very clean and smells so fresh when we arrive. The best place we have rented in 25 years at the beach!!!
Gulf front feel from the 1st tier

Avalon is perfectly positioned to view relaxing sunsets from the decks. Our parents really appreciated the elevator, and that they could watch us on the beach from the deck. We have stayed at several of Teresa’s homes and they are always clean, very well maintained and decorated.
Best place we’ve ever stayed
Our family has been to the cape multiple times and we have enjoyed McCosh the most out of any of the houses. The location, the decks, the view, and they have the best deck chairs ever! We can’t wait to come back. “Teresa’s Beach Homes” is also the best rental company we’ve dealt with too. They make the rental process so easy!
Absolutely the Best
This was by far one of the nicest homes we’ve enjoyed on the cape. The porches are wonderful, and Teresa and her family provide great service. We went ahead and booked it again for next summer within a month of leaving!
Incredible beach house.

We’re not millionaires, but we felt like we were for two weeks in 2019. This home is a spectacular piece of architecture that brings the Gulf up close and personal. Attractive and quiet gated enclave, boardwalk to the long stretches of uncrowded beach, and access to a lengthy dock on the sound side of the Cape. Great food and drink a short ways away. The property managers were very helpful. I hope to stay at Horizon again.
Always the best!
We’ve been renting homes from Terri and Teresa for over 10 years. They always go the extra mile to make our family vacations the best. Any issues we’ve run into have always been handled quickly and professionally. They are a family run business that really cares about the community and their guests. Their rates are always competitive and the properties are very well maintained.
Private Oasis

My week at Horizon in 2020 marked my third time at the property. The openness and amenities encourages me to return for another visit. I have alternated visits over the last five years. The location is convenient to both ends of the Cape. The kitchen is large and has all of the utensils a person could need for the stay at the beach. The beautiful view of the beach provides inspiring sunsets. The top floor observation room is spacious and quiet. The convenience of the elevator helps with luggage and the unloading of supplies. When we had a slight electrical challenge, the maintenance worker came at night in the rain to help solve the problem. Definitely worth a stay at any time.
Spectacular
What a beautiful home!!!
Waking up in the morning and being able to hear the surf while drinking coffee on the deck has to be one of the best parts of the day! The house is well stocked. The bedrooms being on a separate floor from the living area is very nice as it allows those wiped out from the sun to go to bed without the noise of those staying up. The elevator was a tremendous help! Was so happy to get there and so sad to leave. Hope to be back soon. Thanks Teresa’s Beach Homes!! Y’all are the best!