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La Bella Vita
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About
Beach View Home on Cape San Blas
La Bella Vita: The Beautiful Life!
Come to the beach and unwind in this brightly decorated, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Each bedroom contains a flat screen TV and opens onto a private balcony, where you can sit back and enjoy sunrises and sunsets. A Beach Butler was installed Jan '21. (A Beach Butler is a lift designed to be attached to any existing house or commercial building for the purpose of raising or lowering up to 1000 pounds of cargo from ground level to the second or third floor.) There is a refundable deposit required to use the lift.
The first-tier (one row back from the beach) home is only 100 steps from the back door to the private boardwalk which leads to the sugar white beaches and beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
A private pool (can not be heated) to relax in after a long day at the beach was added in October 2016.
La Bella Vita features a modern, stainless-steel kitchen with breakfast bar, an outdoor hot/cold shower, outdoor charcoal grill, picnic table on ground floor and teak patio table and chairs on the 1st floor. For those occasional summer showers, the living room contains a 51 inch flat screen TV and cozy couch with two sitting chairs. This property also has deeded access to St Joseph's Bay for fishing and so much more!
The top floor offers a gulf front King suite with private balcony and a 42 inch flat screen TV in the master bedroom. Also on the top floor is a queen bedroom, with a full bathroom, flat screen TV, and a private balcony with a bay view. The third bedroom has a queen bed, flat screen TV, private deck, and bay view. A bathroom with shower is just off this bedroom . For the convenience of those with children, there is an area that has been designed with bunk beds.
This home offers free WiFi and free long distance!!
Please note the pet policy for La Bella Vita has changed; This home no longer accepts pets.
Features
Amenities
- Private Pool
Location
- Cape San Blas
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Reviews
Leave a ReviewGreat Family Vacation
Cindi S., Gainesville, GA US
Perfect for our family vacation!
Krysta M., Taylorsville, KY United States
This was our first time at CSB (we’ve always gone to OBA) and I couldn’t have been more thrilled in our change this year. The house was perfect- clean, perfect location to the beach, great pool for our kids, and overall more than we could’ve imagined. The rental company was fabulous to work with- super responsive and very helpful. Will definitely book this same house through same company again for our vacation next year!! Thank for for making our weeklong vacation amazing!
Perfect Location!
Beth S., Hendersonville, TN US
La Bella Vita was the perfect size for our two families. I know it’s listed as 3 bedroom, but the “space” where the bunk beds were was very private and spacious. (Unlike some places that just have bunk beds tucked in a random corner). We were within walking distance to Scallop Cove when we needed firewood and often walked the beach to visit the ice cream shop. The house was clean and stocked with more spices and cleaning supplies than expected. The pool was great in the evening after the sunset. There’s not a lot of shade by the pool, so early or later in the day was more enjoyable. We had two small issues that required calling maintenance and they were both addressed immediately. The house was ready before 4:00 and they text us that we could check in earlier. The only thing I could think that would improve this home would be a pantry! We cooked a lot and there wasn’t a great space to store dry goods, so they just kind of lived on the counter all week.
*There is also new construction happening in front of this home, so the beautiful views will likely change. Even so, I would still book it again!
Another Great Vacation!
Andy B., Marietta, GA United States
We always enjoy our time at La Bella Vita. Coastal Joe Vacation Rental is top notch and always attentive. Great house and great location.
Our Favorite Stay Yet!
Recent Guest, Saint Louis, MO United States
This house was exactly what our family of 7 was looking for! The house was great with lots of room for everyone. The screened porch was fantastic for meals and the master deck had a stunning view of the ocean! Since the properties to the left of the home are undeveloped it limits the congestion at the beach which we appreciated. The walk to the beach is short and not a problem at all. The pool was a great addition to the stay as well. The downside to the pool was that is was pretty warm and without an umbrella it could get a little intense during the day so we didn't use it quite as much as I'd anticipated. The amenities in the house were as described and as you'd expect in a rental home. I would suggest buying/bringing plastic cups as all cups were glass so I didn't like the idea of bringing them out to the pool area. :) The cleaning station was much appreciated as my husband caught fish for us to eat everyday so that was a treat!
The home is very close to both the Trading Post and Scallop Cove which was lovely! Scallop Cove has great donuts that they make to order and we highly recommend them! Coneheads was a favorite spot for ice cream and their food was fantastic as well!
Cape San Blas itself is by far and away our favorite place to vacation and this home may have just become our new favorite place to stay!
Great stay ay La Bella Vita
Robert R., Greenbrier, TN United States
We had a great time! The house was furnished nicely and the deco was beachy which set the mood. The house was very clean also! The beach was great and the water was warm. We loved that you could set up your tent whenever you wanted to on the beach. We also loved that you could make a fire on the beach at night so we had s’mores on the beach, that was great! The places to eat around the Villa were great! Plus the Trading Post had all of the groceries we needed for our entire stay.
Always La Bella
Recent Guest, Spring Creek, TN United States
We rent this same unit every year. We love this house. It is always clean and updated. Will stay here many more years.
Kicking summer off right...
Megan M., Sterrett , AL United States
Wonderful stay in an absolutely beautiful home! Very clean! Rooms were very spacious! The lift worked perfectly and was very helpful. It wasn’t a bad walk to the beach at all! Beautiful property all around! Great views from all decks.
Great stay!
Mark H., Burlington, ON Canada
WE had an Awesome time! The property was exactly as described and exceed our expectations. The House was clean and beautiful and was well equipped with everything we needed. The people at Coastal Joe were great to deal with. Any questions we had while we were, there were answered quickly. We have already told our family and friends what a great place it was.
but since we would love to come back again, we may not tell everyone, hahaha
We treated this place like our own and tried to care for it in the same manor that the owners obviously care for this beautiful property.
While we were there it was quiet and we enjoyed being close to the beach but still back enough to enjoy some privacy. The balconies and sunsets were amazing! And the Pool was a perfect addition to our stay.
Please convey our thanks to the owners for Us!
Mark and Sabine Horton
The Good Life
Recent Guest, Cedartown, GA United States
Overall a very good vacation spot. Had some difficulty with TVs but maintenance person showed up same day we reported it and was quite nice and efficient. Could use a new mattress in king bedroom...pretty lumpy and makes lots of noise when getting in and out of bed.
The Good Life
Sheri S., Cedartown, GA GE
Overall a very good vacation spot. Had some difficulty with TVs but maintenance person showed up same day we reported it and was quite nice and efficient. Could use a new mattress in king bedroom...pretty lumpy and makes lots of noise when getting in and out of bed.
A wonderful week at the beach!
Recent Guest, Hardinsburg, IN United States
We spent our fall break enjoying the wonderful beach at the Cape. We have stayed in this house before and love the location and convenience of it. Our only complaint would be the beds, not the mattress but the box springs in the downstairs bedroom, every time you move they squeak and are loud, we also found this bedroom to be really warm compared to the other parts of the house.
A wonderful week at the beach!
Danelle M., Hardinsburg, IN United States
We spent our fall break enjoying the wonderful beach at the Cape. We have stayed in this house before and love the location and convenience of it. Our only complaint would be the beds, not the mattress but the box springs in the downstairs bedroom, every time you move they squeak and are loud, we also found this bedroom to be really warm compared to the other parts of the house.
Great location
Recent Guest, Knoxville, TN United States
For the third year in a row, we spent a week at La Bella Vita. Can't beat the location - near a beautiful, uncrowded beach. Home maintenance could be improved.
Manager's Response
Thank you for staying with us once again! The owners are always open for suggestions, and we would love to hear specifics about what we can do to improve the overall property condition. We will reach out to you and see what we can do to make La Bella Vita shine as it should.
Family Fishing Trip
Valerie, Monroe, GEORGIA United States
My favorite thing about this house is the thoughtful storage. The bathrooms and kitchen have plenty of hooks and shelving. The house is clean and has plenty of seating. The beds are comfortable. The walk to the beach is an easy walk. The location of the house is great. Easy walk to Cape Trading Post and Scallop Cove General Store. The only issue we had was with the outdoor lift. The remote was not included in our pickup package. After many phone calls to the office and after hours numbers, we gave up and carried all our stuff up the 3 levels of stairs. Finally got ahold of the office on Monday and they delivered the remote. It was very handy when it was time to leave. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend La Bella Vita.
Great Location
Recent Guest, valley, AL Unknown
Property had everything we needed. The refrigerator was a Maytag that made a ton of ice. Never had to run to the store to get extra. Short walk to the beach and 1/4 mile to the store. I would stay here again.
Great Location
james m., valley, AL US
Property had everything we needed. The refrigerator was a Maytag that made a ton of ice. Never had to run to the store to get extra. Short walk to the beach and 1/4 mile to the store. I would stay here again.
La Bella Vita
Carrie H., Westville, IL United States
Beautiful beach house with plenty of room for our group of 7. It’s a very short walk to a quiet beach. Great views of the gulf and the bay. We ate our meals out on the screened in balcony every day. The only complaint I have is that the mattresses are uncomfortable and very noisy. I would stay here again.
Manager's Response
The screened in deck is one of our favorites parts about this home, too!
AMAZING
Lauren J., Rockmart, GA United States
This was our first vacation to Cape San Blas and we absolutly loved it!! The house was amazing and everything about it was just amazing!! Our family had the best Vacation on the cape and we will be back!!
Fantastic rental
Recent Guest, Maryville, TN United States
House was clean, spacious, and well appointed. Meals were enjoyed outside on the screened in porch with ocean view. Kids loved the pool and the super close walk to the beach. We had a fantastic week.
Perfect!
Madison S., Louisville, KY United States
The house is beautiful and everything looks new. Very short walk to the beach and it’s own private pool made this the perfect vacation get away. It’s has a screened in porch with beautiful views of the ocean that we had dinner or breakfast at throughout the week. Cargo lift made carrying things in and out of the house so much easier! Highly recommend.
Family vacation
Recent Guest, TN United States
Great location. Easy walk to the beach for small children!
Lovely place; Poor customer service
Recent Guest, Hixson, TN United States
Lovely house; great location. Something (probably the router mounted in the laundry room) shorted out, tripped the circuit breaker & sent smoke into the kitchen. Had to leave the breaker off, due to it continuing to smoke & smell as something was burning. Therefore we lost most power on main floor. This was during tornado warnings also. Called management & they did offer to let us spend the rest of the night somewhere else. Said they would try to get an electrician out in the morning. Since it was after midnight & we were experiencing Hurricane Sally’s effects, we opted not to try to find the other place offered in the dark & pounding wind & rain. During another tornado warning, we discovered we didn’t have water anymore. Tried to call management, but all 3 #’s went straight to voicemail. Left messages with each number, asking them to return call. No one did. Waited till 8 a.m. & called office & left message. Told them we were leaving because we had no water now in addition to the other problem. Got a TEXT an hour later while we were driving home, telling the electrician would be there. They obviously never listened to any of the messages because they didn’t know we had gone. These things were out of their control, but their customer service was POOR. The house could have caught on fire. They never called to check on us & apparently turned their phones off because they went directly to voicemail- all 3 of the emergency #’s! It’s would have been a nice thing for them to have reached out with a phone call instead of a text. Would like to revisit the area, but won’t rent through them again. There are other rental companies.
Manager's Response
We are extremely sorry that you feel like you received poor customer service during your trip. We tried to reach out to an electrician after midnight like you mentioned, but did not receive a response back until the following morning. We did ask that you leave the breaker off and offered you a vacant home to stay in until we could investigate why the breaker tripped and started smoking since you did not feel safe staying in that home. Cell service can be spotty in our area (especially during bad weather) and we received quite a few phone calls that morning regarding the no water/low water pressure due to a leak in our water line as well as various TV/internet outages and damages that some of the stronger winds caused. Unfortunately, our office was not quite open yet at 8am when you called, as we do not open until 9am. We did chose to send you a text, rather than calling, as we knew you were up late and some renters like to sleep in while on vacation. Some folks also struggle to get cell service and prefer text messages over phone calls.
Absolute Paradise
Jennifer W., Walnut Ridge, AR United States
This house and Cape San Blas were everything they said it would be and more. The home was clean and comfortable and just steps away from the almost secluded white sandy beach. The pool was an added bonus for the grandkids. The views from the decks were amazing. You had a gulf view on one side and bay view on the other. The area itself was laid back and so relaxing but there was still so much to do and anything you needed was available.
My family will absolutely be visiting this house and using Coastal Joes again in the future.
Amazing Family Memories
Traci S., Mc Calla, AL United States
This was our first time to visit CSB and must say that it was amazing. La Bella Vita was perfect for our family and in a perfect location. We enjoyed a beautiful beach and breathtaking sunsets. It was actually a closer walk to the beach than we anticipated. The house was nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with items needed to prepare our meals. We loved having the table on the screened porch to enjoy our meals together. The kids really enjoyed having our own pool where they could splash and play. The only maintenance issues we encountered during our stay we reported to the rental company. We were able to make do without the icemaker and the disposal on the sink so it was not that big of a deal for us. The interactions we had with Coastal Joe was very pleasant. I had several emails with Brittany and she was very nice. We definitely loved our stay at this house and look forward to hopefully being able to stay in it again in the future.
Manager's Response
We are so happy to hear that your family had a wonderful time. We are also appreciative of you letting us know about the issues with the garbage disposal and ice maker. We would have been more than happy to send someone to the home to take care of these issues but understand that y'all wanted it to be taken care of after y'all left. All have been taken of! Thanks again.
We loved La Bella Vita
Recent Guest, Birmingham, AL United States
We had a wonderful time and will be back!! The house was clean, spacious and a very short walk to the beach! We also enjoyed the pool. The house is a quick walk to both Scallop Cove and the Tradin Post.
We loved La Bella Vita
Kelly R., Birmingham, AL United States
We had a wonderful time and will be back!! The house was clean, spacious and a very short walk to the beach! We also enjoyed the pool. The house is a quick walk to both Scallop Cove and the Tradin Post.
Family Vacay Home!!!
Brian P., Lexington, Ky United States
As usual our Coastal Joe Family came through for us again!! our home was great our stay was picture perfect as requested. We had so much fun spending time with our family, meeting new neighbors and relaxing.... How many Rental Agencies can order abundant sunshine for great vacations? Our Coastal Joe Ladies do every year!! If you want a relaxing vacay on the Cape - Coastal Joe's is a must for the rental - being associated with them for over 10 years you will find no better place to get your Cape Escape... Thanks Ladies!!!
Manager's Response
Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to seeing you guys each year!
Last minute September Getaway
Recent Guest, Cumming, GA United States
La Bella Vita is a comfortable home with a super easy walk to the beach. Private pool is a nice bonus. Only major issue with the property is the lack of deck furniture and pool furniture...most importantly additional high chairs on the upper deck for sunset viewing. Home currently only has 2 chairs on upper deck.
Manager's Response
Thank you for the recommendations. They owner has supplied some new pool and deck furniture.
Last minute September Getaway
Julie W., Cumming, GA United States
La Bella Vita is a comfortable home with a super easy walk to the beach. Private pool is a nice bonus. Only major issue with the property is the lack of deck furniture and pool furniture...most importantly additional high chairs on the upper deck for sunset viewing. Home currently only has 2 chairs on upper deck.
Manager's Response
Thank you for the recommendations. They owner has supplied some new pool and deck furniture.
So good we booked again
Recent Guest, Dacula, GA United States
We relaxed, laughed, swam, soaked up the sun, and enjoyed a fabulous week at La Bella Vita! This house was perfect for our family of seven. We look forward to our summer of 2020 trip!
Manager's Response
Can't wait to have you back!
So good we booked again
Teresa W., Jefferson, GA United States
We relaxed, laughed, swam, soaked up the sun, and enjoyed a fabulous week at La Bella Vita! This house was perfect for our family of seven. We look forward to our summer of 2020 trip!
Manager's Response
Can't wait to have you back!
June Vacation with Family from Texas,IL and CZ Republic
Scott M., Grafton, IL United States
What a great House to bring Family to from 3 different locations. We had 5 adults and 2 kids for a weeks stay the first week of June and it could not have worked out better.Super location with great view of beach and close to everything on the Cape.The house is perfect for families with everything you need well maintained and spacious.Having a pool is a major plus we did morning and evenings at the beach with relaxing at the pool in between. I would very much recommend this property to everyone considering a stay on the cape.
Manager's Response
Glad to hear your family was able to come together and enjoy La Bella Vita together!
Home away from Home
Corinne O., Smyrna, Georgia United States
I am a repeat guest at 'La Bella Vita' and have already booked it again for next year. We LOVE everything about this house. It's in a great location, within walking distance to The Trading Post and only a few steps from the beach and offers everything you could ask for while on vacation. The property management company is very easy to work with and responsive when needed.
2018 Cape Vacation - La Bella Vita
Brian P., Lexington, Ky United States
As always Coastal Joe's took extremely great care in making sure our yearly vacation to the Cape was superb!! We are always treated as family and talked to on a first name basis. Caitlin Mary and Scott and all the staff are always attentive to our needs. We have always booked with Coastal Joe's for the past ten years for this very reason. We brought my in-laws this year to experience the Cape and they fell in love with it, just as we did... No one beats Coastal Joe's for there customer service and high quality rentals!! They are our Vacation Family!! Thanks again for a wonderful week!! See you next Year!!
Great Vacation
Recent Guest, Brooks, GA United States
My husband and I, along with our children and grandchildren, stayed for a week in this house. We had a great vacation! Cape San Blas is our favorite destination. We loved the location of the house and the layout worked great for us. It was comfortably decorated and we loved the screened in porch. We’re already talking about coming back to this house next year!
Great stay, we enjoyed our vacation
Recent Guest, Newnan, GA United States
La Bella Vita is a first tier home but the walk to the beach was so short it felt like beachside and we even had a great view of the water. We really enjoyed the pool, it was very nice and clean and private.
La Bella Vita
Recent Guest, Franklin, TN United States
Would like to come back next year.
La Bella Vita
John M., Franklin, TN United States
Would like to come back next year.
SUPERB!
Corinne O., Smyrna, Georgia United States
We are repeat guests at La Bella Vita and are planning to come back again next year. The house is perfect for us and we absolutely love our week in paradise. The property is clean and well maintained. We always cover the white living room furniture with old sheets to protect it from my dogs' black hair. We can highly recommend this property
April vacation
Sue Ann S., Acwourth, GA United States
Great beach weather for 3 days. Home was immaculate and very comfortable. Great sunset views.
Another perfect Cape vacation
Recent Guest, Winston, Georgia United States
2 couples along with dogs had ample room for a relaxing stay on the Cape. My Mother has bad knees and was able to stay on the main floor bedroom, while the rest of us stayed in the 2 bedrooms upstairs. The house was clean and comfortable. The outdoor shower was a plus when coming in from the beach, and especially before jumping into the beautiful pool.
Life was good at La Bella Vita!
Recent Guest, Harrison, ARKANSAS United States
The overall stay was great, the only complaint were the beds. The two beds upstairs were very uncomfortable and you could not turn over with out them making a loud sound. Could have been a little cleaner.
Wonderful Vacation
Recent Guest, Georgetown, KY United States
Beautiful home! We enjoyed our stay at La Bella Vita. The only. Only complaint was the dryer took forever to dry clothes. I didn't report it so I really don't have room to complain. Other than that it was a perfect week!
Wonderful stay!
Samuel R., Brooklet, GA United States
Coastal Joe Vacations were great to deal with! They were always very helpful and quick to answer e-mails. We loved staying at La Bella Vita! It had great views of the water and a very short walk to the beach. It was great having our own private pool as well. The house was very clean when we arrived and suited us perfect! Highly recommended Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals and La Bella Vita.
La Bella Vita review
Michael H., Ponte Vedra, FL United States
The layout of this house was nice for our family of seven. Proximity to the beach was a plus. The decks had nice views. We put up our portable canopy by the pool to give us some shade. We brought our own Weber kettle grill for grilling. The instructions for placement of trash bins and collection dates were confusing and conflicting.
Scot and Zdenka Vacation May 2017
scot m., grafton, IL United States
We had a wonderful time, we stayed for week. The house is beautifully furnished,all we needed we had and more. It was just the two of us, but the house could easily accommodate 8 people. The sunsets on the beach were priceless, having a glass of wine made it all wonderful. Morning walks on the beach and then returning to a very nice and refreshing dip in the pool. We also went on wonderful sunset horseback ride along the beach at sunset. We had a great fishing trip with captain Kevin of Shore Thang Chartes, we caught many Sea trout. We are definitely looking forward to return trip to Cape San Blas
Scot and Zdenka Vacation May 2017
Scott M., Grafton, IL United States
We had a wonderful time, we stayed for week. The house is beautifully furnished,all we needed we had and more. It was just the two of us, but the house could easily accommodate 8 people. The sunsets on the beach were priceless, having a glass of wine made it all wonderful. Morning walks on the beach and then returning to a very nice and refreshing dip in the pool. We also went on wonderful sunset horseback ride along the beach at sunset. We had a great fishing trip with captain Kevin of Shore Thang Chartes, we caught many Sea trout. We are definitely looking forward to return trip to Cape San Blas
Beach Week
Recent Guest, Fort Walton Beach, FL United States
What a beautiful home! Perfect for 3 couples, a 1 year old, and an energetic lab that loves to swim. (Just remember your baby gates for stair areas.) We sunbathed, swam, fished (enjoyed fresh stuffed flounder for dinner one night), crabbed, built sandcastles, found many shells, and took long relaxing walks along the beach. The sunsets were absolutely amazing and the water was crystal clear. If you like barbecue, make sure you eat at the restaurant down the road. It was great. We did not want to return home -where traffic is bumper to bumper and the beaches are so crowded! Hope to make plans for next year soon. Thank you!!!
Family Celebration
Recent Guest, Clayton, GA United States
This was our fourth time at La Bella Vita...and it won't be our last!! The home perfectly accommodates our family, and it felt like home from the first time we were at Cape San Blas. From our point of view CSB is an ideal spot for relaxing. This year we had more reasons to celebrate our family. The beautiful Gulf beach was the setting for a wedding ceremony. It was a perfect in every way time for us.
We love the casual atmosphere of the Cape with its glorious sunsets. The fresh seafood, especially the shrimp and oysters, are something we look forward to. An oyster roast is usually part of our week. It's a short drive to Apalachicola to buy a bushel of the freshest oysters imaginable.
I know we'll be back again next summer for a week of rest and renewal.
Manager's Response
So glad you have found this awesome home. The owners do everything they can to make it as special as possible. Our company looks forward to serving your family for many years to come.
Beach House
Sharon Q., Byron, GA United States
Very comfortable place to stay at a wonderful beach!
Livin' the Good Life!
Marcie S., Leawood, KS United States
Only wished it could have lasted longer!! Beautiful home made our stay comfortable and a place where we created treasured memories. The home was better than I expected, the location so close to the beach as well as both shops (plus donuts!), the interior beautifully appointed without being fussy, perfect for our family with 3 college aged "kids". The management co came thru for us big time when I realized we had miscommunicated about our departure date and found us another house to move into and they were very flexible about making it all work effortlessly (as much as is poss in such a situation!) for us!! Highly recommend this home and Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals! We Will be Back ASAP!!!
Manager's Response
Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate great reviews like this. Look forward to seeing you again.
October 2015
John W., Kansas City, MO United States
House is as described. No unpleasant surprises. Very clean and well-equipped. First visit to Cape in October; last 4 years I visited in April. For those who are unaware (I was) the Sandspurs are crazy bad from about September through March, per the locals. The Sandspurs are burrs that get into your dog's paws and fur and are hard to remove along with being painful. My 2 Border Collies would pretty much freeze in their tracks after getting them in their paws, waiting for me to dig them out. Don't let your dogs in the grass during this time. Nothing to do with the house but something to consider when planning a visit.
Simply a great place to get away and relax by the coast.
Ray F., Louisville, Kentucky United States
Superb!
Really nice house
Recent Guest, Lilburn, GA United States
Rented this house for 2 weeks in early September. Enjoyed everything about it. Nicely furnished, comfy beds, super comfy sofa. Views of the bay from one side and the gulf from the other. Every bedroom has a deck. Spectacular sunsets from the master deck. Cable TV in every room. Would definitely come again. There was a bit of confusion with the property manager over where the deaded bay access was.
Really nice house
Kathryn R., United States
Rented this house for 2 weeks in early September. Enjoyed everything about it. Nicely furnished, comfy beds, super comfy sofa. Views of the bay from one side and the gulf from the other. Every bedroom has a deck. Spectacular sunsets from the master deck. Cable TV in every room. Would definitely come again. There was a bit of confusion with the property manager over where the deaded bay access was.
Wonderful Place
Heath R., Lakeland, TN United States
House was amazing. Clean, comfortable, and plenty of space for our party of 7! Pictures do not do this house justice. Amazing views and a very easy walk to the beach. Would absolutely stay here again!
Annual Cape San Blas Family Vacation
Brian P., Lexington, Ky United States
We love La Bella Vita and Cape San Blas. Our stay is always magnificent and we love the location and proximity to the beach. This is our home away from home every year!!
The Name Says It All!
Sidney E P., Sugar Hill, GA United States
La Bella Vita (The Good Life). Life was really good for my family while staying in this beautiful beach home. They all loved the house and we plan on returning in the future.
Just what we needed
Doug H., Atlanta, GA United States
After a few hectic weeks of work leading up to our vacation, it was really nice to just relax and unwind during our week stay here. Place was very clean, great view of the ocean from both screen porch and upper deck, and just a short two minute walk to the beach. Weather was fantastic, and beach as always clean and white. Only problem we had was cell service, but was told installation of a cell tower is expected in the fall, so future cell phone problems should be reduced. We will definitely come back to this place next year.
Great Vacation House
Stephanie E., Gainesville, FL United States
The house was fantastic. Great location. The outside shower was awesome. The the rental company was great. Our last night there, the downstairs AC stopped working about 8:30 in the evening. The repair got was there at 10:00 pm and had it up and running again! Great service! Will definitely be back!
The best summer vacation ever
Joy D., Mansfield, TX United States
La Bella Vita really exceeds our expectation. We had everything that we need and more. The kids describe our stay as " the best vacation ever" and would definitely come back..Cape San Blas is definitely Florida's hidden gem and I hope that it will stay that way... To the owners of La Bella Vita--- thanks a million for letting us stay in your wonderful home...
La Bella Vita Bliss
Brian P., Lexington, Ky United States
We have stayed at La Bella Vita for the past 5 years - we love this home and everything about it!! It's size, location and center locale to everything our family needs while we vacation in the Cape. The staff has always ben gracious to us and worked with us on any of our needs. We look forward to our annual Cape San Blas tropical paradise!! Coastal Joe's is the best!!!
Excellent Property
David L., New Lambton Heights, NSW Australia
Perfect for our mixed family. Lots of space and options.
Great to have the hot tub to relax in when the weather turned a little.
Overall an excellent property which was great for our family getaway. And a great base for out adventures into Apalachicola, Indian Pass, St George Island and Port St Joe and Mexico Beach.
Check out the Indian Pass Raw Bar if you like Oysters and Seafood and The Up The Creek Raw Bar in Apalachicola.
Family Vacay!
Recent Guest, Murfreesboro, TN United States
Great especially since booked at the last minute and the property exceeded our expectations. Very close to the beach and welcoming.
Family Vacay!
david c s., ownesboro, KY United States
Great especially since booked at the last minute and the property exceeded our expectations. Very close to the beach and welcoming.
Family Vacay!
David C S., Louisville, KY United States
Great especially since booked at the last minute and the property exceeded our expectations. Very close to the beach and welcoming.
Beach Bliss
Paula G., Shelburn, IN United States
We had an excellent time! they house was beautiful and clean. They only thing that I would change is this...Maybe they could build steps off the back so folks wouldn't have to walk all the way around every time they wanted to go to the beach. Also, whoever rented before us did not clean the dishes. I was very thirsty when we arrived and I grabbed a glass and got some water. It seemed as if I had just drank straight from the ocean. I'm not sure where they took the dishes but, I assure you, they did not make sure they were clean. I know when you have a dishwasher you must rinse them before you put them in. They must not have. We found several dirty. Everything else was amazing!Oh, We was told they had a crock pot and there was not one. No big deal. We will defiantly be back! We feel in love with the Cape on our first visit and hope to visit every year!
Paradise
Michelle F., Valrico, FL United States
Wow, this house exceeded our expectations. Very spacious. I generally like to see pictures of bathrooms before I book but I was assured they were nice and a good size and they were. The house is just a very short walk to the beautiful beach and down the road from the state park where we dropped our boat several times during our stay. The kitchen was so open - perfect for 6 people or more! Loved all the porches (front for a beach view and back for the bay view). I do think the mattress on the second floor (bedroom facing the bay) needs replacing and the washing machine needs looking at as it sounded like a large plane taking off during the spin cycle. Knew we would have limited bath towels but thought they would be a bit larger. Glad we brought some of our own. We had a few minor repairs that Coastal Joe took care of immediately. Loved the house and would definitely rent again. Thank you.
Very nice!
Kristy S., Chatsworth, GA United States
This is a very nice house and very close to the beach. I have walked farther when I stayed in a house that was beach side. It was great!
Great week of relaxation
Russell L., Phenix City, AL United States
We enjoyed the stay. Everything was great. The house has everything needed for a relaxing and comfortable week. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Great home
Sue P., Norcross, GA United States
This was a lovely home, clean, well equipped--wonderful vacation experience. The Coastal Joe staff was great as well.
Christmas at the Beach
Recent Guest, Lexington, KY United States
La Bella Vita was the perfect spot for our family Christmas. We could see yhe beach from the porch and it was just a short walk
away. There was quite enough space and the furnishings were beautiful. There were plenty of pots and pans for cooking meals. Once the hot tub warmed up, it was terrific. Be sure to start warming it up as soon as you check in because it takes a few days to get to the max temp. Some of thd beds were very creaky, but not uncomfortable. We would definitely stay there again!!
Wonderful Quiet getaway ... and pooch friendly!
Recent Guest, Cumming, GA United States
Coastal Joes were professional and very helpful - although a Florida native, now living in Atlanta, I had not heard of the Cape. WOW! This is our future regular destination, we choose Sept for quieter crowds and a bit cooler weather. It was a perfect relaxing week. A lot of activites to choose from, great food and beautiful shoreline.
Wonderful Quiet getaway ... and pooch friendly!
Angela W., Cumming, Ga United States
Coastal Joes were professional and very helpful - although a Florida native, now living in Atlanta, I had not heard of the Cape. WOW! This is our future regular destination, we choose Sept for quieter crowds and a bit cooler weather. It was a perfect relaxing week. A lot of activites to choose from, great food and beautiful shoreline.
GREAT TIME
Janice H., West Memphis, AR United States
SNORKLE TRIP AT ST. JOE BAY WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR WEEK! AWESOME FIRST TIMERS FINDING LIVE CRITTERS IN THE WATER. YEEHAW!
Bliss
Jay M., Hoover, AL United States
Very easy and hospitable. Only complaint was not as clean (floors and carpet mainly) as would have liked but is a beachhouse afterall. Great space for 6 adults! Beautiful beach, easy access. Would stay there yearly! Loved the area!
Could not go barefoot
Howard S., Helena, AL United States
Staff was courteous. Minor repairs were handled rapidly. Wireless router controls TV and Internet. When it does work, reception is spotty. Don't try to watch more than one tv at a time. Lastly, ther is no excuse for the pet stains. Just take the carpet out! We had a great time, but we got really tired of wearing our shoes in the house.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your feedback. We will address these issues and get them resolved.
Would stay there again!
Jackie P., Fayetteville, GA United States
We had a couple of minimal issues and Coastal Joe immediately responded and fixed. They are wonderful. Best folks to rent from on the Cape.
The best Vacation ever!! La Bella Vita
Brian P., Lexington, Ky United States
Upon arriving to the Cape we met the staff at Coastal Joes - impeciable in every way. It was by far the easiest check in and best management experience i have ever had with a rental agency - walk in - get your keys on your on your way to your beautiful vacation on the Beach! The house was more than we had imagined and was decorated to perfection. the location to the beach was perfect!! Thanks to Mary and the staff at Coastal Joes we had a wonderful family vacation!! We will be back to La Bella Vita next year for our week on the Cape!!
Manager's Response
Thanks for the kind words! We can't wait to have you back.
We love La Bella Vita!!
Recent Guest, Clayton, GA United States
We first experienced La Bella Vita and Cape San Blas last year. It was love at first visit. We vowed that this would be our family's tradition going forward. So, this is our second visit, and it is still just the ticket for our group. This year we discovered a couple of new restaurants, and were oyster gluttons. Can't beat those fresh Apalachicola treasures. The only negative I've experienced is the lack of towels. A small bath towel, wash cloth, and hand towel per person just doesn't seem adequate. There was only one kitchen towel. We knew from last year to bring our own, so we were okay. $60 for linen service seems steep when you have to bring your own. That is really a minor annoyance and the only complaint I have had.
Another Great Family Vacation at the Cape!!!
Kerri M., Canton, GA United States
My family and I vacationed here for a week in June and loved it! Great floor plan! Big kitchen! Everyone has their own balcony! The hot tub is a great addition. The people at Coastal Joe really go above and beyond! I would recommend this rental and definitely Coastal Joe Properties to anyone. We will be back in the fall!
Paradise
Denise S., Goshen, KY United States
We have vacationed at Cape San Blas for the last 10 years. This was our third visit since last June, and everything was perfect! We have stayed in smaller and larger homes, and La Bella Vita is our favorite. It was the perfect size,layout, and location for our family of 5 and our 2 friends that visited. If this house ever goes on the market, please email me.
La Bella Vita Rocks!
mark p., dunwoody, ga United States
We recently stayed at this house and loved it! This house is a first tier home, meaning it is one row of houses away from the Gulf - probably 50-60 steps from beach access walkway. The place was decorated very nicely and it has all the emnit
Great Vacation!
Alicia A., Woodstock, GA United States
We had a great stay at La Bella Vita. One issue we had was dealing with the television in the main room (it didn't always work, and when it did, the picture was bad). There were also times when we had no hot water for no apparent reason. And there were lots of little bugs inside the house, especially near the bottom entrance. So I would definitely have someone look into replacing the television in the living room, repairing (or turning up) the hot water heater, and taking care of the bug problem. All in all, these were not major issues and didn't have much of an impact on our vacation. We really enjoyed the view from the master bedroom deck, and the beach in front of the house was great (and very close). We would definitely stay here again!
Manager's Response
Thank you for your feedback! It seems as though your stay would have been better if you had contacted us to resolve these issues! Afterall that is what we are here for! We look forward to your return and hope that in the future that you let us know whenever we can be of assistance to you.
A very nice house with a great location but. . .
Kelly P., Clarksville, Tennessee United States
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is in an excellent location with beautiful views. It is well decorated, good size bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas. The kitchen is a very generous size.
The kitchen is a great size for multiple people to work in! We had a few issues though. There was no frying pan. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans but lacked a frying pan. My husband went down to the Trading Post and bought one, but we felt like frying pans are a standard in kitchens. There were a brand new set of knives though! The oven takes FOREVER to heat up! Of course this is not the rental agency or the owners fault, it is just more of a heads up for future renters.
The furniture in the family room is nice to look at but everybody in our family agreed that it is very uncomfortable. I don't have back problems and never have but my back hurt constantly after sitting on the couch or in the chairs.
The dining room table and the outside patio table were very nice and a good size for a large family.
The downstairs bedroom was perfect for my parents so that they did not have to go up an extra set of steps, but the t.v. only worked half of our stay. I called on Sunday and told the rental agency about it not working and I was told they would have to call the cable company, which I completely understood. My problem came up though, when a few days later I had to call back the rental agency because I never got an update on what was going on. Communication could have been better, I know the agency cannot call and tell me the exact time the cable company would be there but I would have appreciated a call saying they had contacted the cable company and was given an estimated time and day for service. Also the downstairs bedroom has an area of carpet missing right at the door, it looks like somebody locked their dog in that room and the dog pulled up the carpet, no big deal except for the fact that there are finishing nails sticking
La Bella Vita!!!!
Bradley and Pamela M., Belton, TX United States
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in La Bella Vita. There is not one thing I can complain about. The house was perfect for our family. The staff at Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals are very courteous and speedy with requests....Definitely a repeat customer for this property. Hope to see you in a year... or sooner.
A great family vacation spot!
Recent Guest, Clayton, GA United States
What a wonderful treat it was for our family to spend a week at this lovely beach destination! We took a gazebo/tent to put up on the beach which enabled us to get out of the July proved to be a good investment. The house was perfect for our family configuration. We enjoyed some great seafood - roasting Apalachacola oysters outside on the grill was fun and delish! Fresh grouper and shrimp were great. The kitchen was well equiped and large enough for many cooks at one time. We made a couple of excursions to Port St. Joe and to Apalachacola to explore the shops and enjoy seafood cooked by someone else. We especially liked 'That Place off 98' in Apalachacola. If you like oyster stew,you must try theirs. Everything is homemade and really good. I would suggest that you might want to tuck in a few extra bath towels since only one per person for the whole week is provided. There is a washer/dryer, but I'd rather not have to do those kind of chores on vacation. The only other thing that might be considered by the owners is providing either a dresser or chest of drawers for the queen bedroom and twin bedroom area. There is no drawer space in those rooms. The big plus for us was that our doggies could go with us. They loved walking on the beach! Cape San Blas is pet friendly, but we found that people were very careful to keep their pets under control - all four legged kids seemed well behaved! We're planning on La Bella Vita and Cape San Blas being our yearly tradition. Hope you'll let us come back many, many times. (Oh, and granddaughters were thrilled with the shells they easily found on the beach)
Wonderful vacation!!
Nancy L., Cullman, AL United States
Me and my family had a wonderful vacation and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, comfortable, and spacious and we felt like we were at home. The location is perfect. I loved watching the sunsets from the upstairs balcony. We ate every meal at the very nice Teak table on the balcony downstairs.
I loved that the beaches were NOT crowded at all. Me and my family do plan to come back for our next vacation.
The only thing that I would complain about, and this DID NOT take away from our vacation, is the fact there aren't any sharp knives in the house and the pots and pans were not very good at all. We cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner every day except for one and it just made cooking a little hard when there's not good pans to use and no sharp knives.
Also, I would highly recommend Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals!!
a peaceful week
Donna S., Dallas, GA United States
We had a great week at La Bella Vita, the house was perfecto for our family, very spacious, decorated beautifully--we loved it. I only have one suggestion-- the carpet needs some attention. We have a dog--so it was no big issue for our family--but there is a slight odor of "doggie" in the house and I think it is the carpet. We will be back next sumer, hopefully one more time this summer.
Manager's Response
Upon reading this review we immediately sent our staff over to check the report of "doggie odor" in the home. None of us really noticed a smell and we have had several renters in the home since and have heard no other reports of this nature. The carpets have been and are steam cleaned on a regular basis.
Nice rental with gorgeous sunsets from the balcony
Recent Guest, Alpharetta, GA United States
The rental was very spacious and clean. Nicely decorated. Great sunsets from the balcony and close to the beach. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation with not alot to do this is the place for you. Beaches are gorgeous and not crowded and you can bring your dog on the beach. Huge plus if your dog likes the water.
Just what we were looking for
David K., Sandy Springs, GA United States
Beautiful beach. House was perfect for family wanting to spread out. Mary Bowen from Coastal Joe's was incredibly helpful in tight booking window.
House just needs a couple minor instructions (how to get TV's to work upstairs) and swap out cracked toilet seat upstairs.
Snorkeling visibility was poor in Gulf and Bay. But diving in Panama City was terrific.
This is a fine house really close to a remarkably relaxing beach.
Mary Bowens was excellent to work with, answering many questions, doing the follow-up to make our vacation as we could only of hoped!
Steve L., Friendswood, TX United States
The house and location are excellent; outside showere a true pleasure and quick walk to beach just what we wanted. Thanks and we'll see you again soon!
1st trip to Cape San Blas was awesome will go back
Dianna E., Benton, KY United States
i wanna go back!
Allen D., Nashville, GA United States
Great comfortable house, quick walk to beautiful beach, and nothing but relaxation--wish I were there now!
i wanna go back!
Recent Guest, Nashville, GA United States
Great comfortable house, quick walk to beautiful beach, and nothing but relaxation--wish I were there now!
Beautiful Gulf beaches and home!
Recent Guest, Toronto, ON United States
Balconies on both sides are great- bay and gulf, very nice location and gorgeous beach. Map to property needs to be updated so you don't spend lots of time looking for it in the dark. Very pleasant place, would like to go back.
Pleasant surprise
Kathy and Doug M., Carmel, Indiana United States
We were actually scheduled for our 3rd year in a row at another Coastal Joe property. Upon check-in we were informed that our place was not available since the central air conditioner was broken. The property manager had relocated us to "Coastal Calm." We were a bit unsure since we liked our former place so much, but upon seeing the alternative we were very pleasantly surprised. It actually was an upgrade--going from a 2BR 2BA to a 3BR 3BA and for the same price. We felt the management treated us fairly and well and feel spoiled enough to want to return to Coastal Calm next year...that is if the oil spill doesn't ruin that!
Christine J., Plainwell, MI United States
Coastal Calm just needs a little face lift - like some paint, tiles fixed a little bit on flooring and some cleaner furniture and new comforters/blankets.
Recent Guest, Cincinnatii, OH United States
Coastal Calm
Recent Guest, Atlanta, GA United States
We had a great time at coastal calm. Beware this is a pet friendly property so it has a slight smell of pet urine and dirty carpet. Hopefully the carpet has been cleaned. Other than that the property was great.
A great beach get-a-way!
Joe F., Elkhart, IN United States
Coastal Calm was a great place to stay! This was our first trip to Cape San Blas and we were very impressed. We had never stayed in a rental home before and liked all the conveniences it had to offer. Had a bit of a time with figuring out the household electronics because the cables were not hooked up to a couple of the TVs. A little fooling around with where to plug everything in and we were off and running. We truly loved the decks facing both east and west and couldn't have asked for a nicer beach. We will definitely be back!
Recent Guest, Dothan, AL United States
great place, we luved it, will contact u next year to stay again in one of your properties. Wants one with a pool next time for the smaller children!
brenda w., Havana, FL United States
Charles D., Cincinati, OH United States
Deborah R., Nisswa, MN United States
We much enjoyed our stay in Coastal Calm. The Beach House feel was very nice, listening to the Gulf, both day and night, was wonderful. Sunrises over the Bay, and Sunsets over the Gulf were exceptional.
The staff at Coastal Joe Vacation Rentals were exceptional....and we would strongly recommend Coastal Joe for any body looking to rent on Cape San Blas.
A major reason we chose Cape San Blas area was the "pet friendly" nature of the area as well.
House was very clean and comfortable for our 6 adults, 2 toddlers and an infant. Steps from the beach and private pool. The kitchen was well equipped to cook family meals. Will definitely be back.