We had a wonderful and relaxing vacation at Take a Chance! The house was exactly as describedâvery clean and comfortable. Access to the bay was a major highlight. We rented kayaks and spent time fishing every day, enjoying sightings of sea turtles, crabs, and even dolphins!The walk to the beach was a bit farther than expected, but it was a beautiful, peaceful stroll. The master bedroom mattress could use an upgrade or at least a topper for added comfort.There are a few areas that could use some attention. The deck railings felt a bit wobbly when leaned on, and a few of the patio chairs were rusted and should be replaced. The laundry/storage room downstairs was incredibly spacious and great for keeping all of our beach gear organized, but it could benefit from a thorough cleaning.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would love to return in the future!
This is our second time staying at this property and we loved it. This trip was Myself, my husband, our two kids and fur baby. The accommodation's were perfect for us. The bay and beach access were great.
We had a short but sweet visit with Take a Chance. Hurricane Helene kicked us out 3 days early. We did enjoy the beach, pool, and the bay while there. The best part of this place is you get the beautiful beach and bay included. My kids had so much fun fishing on the dock at sunset. We met some very nice people too :)
This place has a great porch and great windows to watch the gulf and the bay. If you would like to have a comfortable home base for viewing and exploring the coast, this is your spot! The kitchen is well equipped for someone who loves to cook. We had a wonderful weekâs stay here.
Well situated on the Cape, this home was perfect for the two of us. The kitchen had everything we needed and the entire vacation was better than expected. Weâll be back at Take a Chance asap.
This house was the perfect location for our little getaway. Close to restaurants and stores. The house set up was perfect and provided easy access to a private dock Bayside, and a private pathway to the beach. Check in/out was super easy. The property was very clean and large enough to accommodate us comfortably. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back!
This was our second summer spent at Take a Chance and it just doesnât get any better than this house. If big views, natural beauty, and solitude are what you are after look no further! This is our favorite house on the Cape by far.
Had a great time . Loved the area . Nothing going on ! Thats just the way we like it .
Loved it . Nothing going on around you . Great relaxing time with family . No drama no traffic no teenage kids driving up and down the roadways . Just the ocean and views . We will be staying here again .
We loved it, the weather was a little bit unfriendly for fishing that we intended on doing but we managed. The house is very cozy, situated just were we liked close to the State Park and as well nearby stores and restaurants. Very nice home, will definitely stay again. Loved the sights, wildlife is amazing. Like I said it was a Blast! Thanks Vince.
Great rental. Perfect to access the bay and beach. Had to evacuate due to mandatory evacuation and Vince communicated with us throughout. Kitchen could be stocked better but otherwise it was a great place.
We enjoyed our stay at Take a Chance. It was pet friendly so we were able to take our dog with us and the deck had a gate so she could be outside with us without being on a leash. The property was clean and well maintained. There was easy access to the gorgeous beach, which we were able to walk along every day.
Nice little family getaway during COVID 19 times. Mostly private beach area access. Definitely need to be aware of mosquitoes due to man made lagoon area behind the house... they are INTENSE so bring ample spray (DEET recommended). Also, it's nice to see the water from both sides of the house, however unable to hear any of it contrary to what was expected. All together the property fit our needs and it felt like a safe area for our family vacation.
Take a Chance was a very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. The home is very close to the beach.
The community pool is only a few blocks away and the private walkway to the beach. The house was well stocked with towels we needed and cooking utensils needed. We made a fresh shrimp stir fry one night from the shrimp we got in Port St Joe . The home is very close to Port St Joe where there are lots of nice restaurants I recommend the Quatro Locos the White Marlin and the Smokehouse all great food. We saw a lot of Stingrays swimming when we were at the beach. I had one recommendation to cover the front door with a blind or curtain for extra privacy. Thank you Vince for a beautiful place to stay we look forward to returning to the area again. God bless you and your family and team helping you.
Pretty much everything was great but, there were a handful of things that may have swayed my decision to book this property if I had known beforehand.
1. The refrigerator doesnât cool very well so you have to intermittently add items that arenât cold yet.
2. The distance to either the beach or the bay is just enough to be cumbersome but, it is situated at about the halfway point so, if you intend to go to both, itâs pretty convenient in the sense that you donât need to drive.
3. There was a leak from the inside AC unit that we were notified of, the day before arrival. The leak had likely been active for a week or two because there was a large section of ceiling sheetrock in the living room that had recently been replaced. That didnât bother us a bit but, there was an incredibly strong mold smell on the day we arrived. We had to open all windows and doors to let the place air out for several hours and pick up a couple of air fresheners to tame the smell. Afterwards, it wasnât as noticeable and our stay was fine, minus some mild allergies.
All in all, we are happy with our stay but, there were a few things that could have been better.
Les points faibles : Communication, emplacement, exactitude de lâannonce
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We were a bit alarmed when we pulled into the driveway, kind of took my heart away having driven from ga! We have never been to Cape San Blas and most likely one time was enough! Huge roaches and big rats as we walked along the path on Hibiscus Drive! Woke up this morning with a huge roach in the kitchen and little ones in the laundry room. Seriously this place could be gorgeous but it is in of some TLC!
We love coming back to this rental. Having access to the gulf and bay, plus the pool, is awesome! Sunsets are stunning from the house! You can even catch a glimpse of an alligator in the pond behind the house! We went scalloping right off the dock. And if you like to walk, run or bike, Loggerhead Run (8mile paved bike trail) is at the end of your driveway. We had so much fun! Canât wait to go back!
Our stay at Take A Chance was nothing short of amazing. The house is situated in a quiet secluded neighborhood with absolutely gorgeous 360-degree views from the wrap around porch. We spent our days scalloping and snorkeling from the shared bay access and fishing on the quiet stretch of beach along Rish Park. The kitchen was well-apportioned and we experienced zero of the refrigerator issues that other reviewers have mentioned. We will be back!
Our family enjoyed this house. The location was perfect as we enjoy visiting the state park frequently while we are on vacation. There are a couple of suggestions that we have: the rooms need more lighting. The lights are very dim. The bathrooms need exhaust fans. When we would take a warm shower, we had to open the bathroom window and leave the bathroom doors cracked open to keep the bathrooms from completely fogging up. The bottom shelf in the fridge door is broken; found out the hard way when after placing items on the shelf, they all fell to the floor. The house also needs more dishes and a decent grill. It would be great to have screened in area at this house due to the mosquito population because of the pond. Sitting outside was unbareable. There also should be extra linens/blankets in case of sand being on sheets. The televisions were a little aggravating as the living room tv was a smart tv and the bedroom tvs are not. The channels were a bit difficult to navigate. The underneath parking is super tight! I drive a small SUV and would have to back out into the open driveway in order for anyone else to get into the house. The access to the beach and bay are a little deceiving in the pictures online. They are further than portrayed. In July and 90degrees out, it is not a comfortable walk to either.