Located in Downtown Port St. Joe, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Port Saint Joe City Hall and Frank Pate Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Gulf County Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Windmark Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
Saint Joe Beach - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - 6 min drive
The Brick Wall Sports Bar And Grill - 9 min walk
KrazyFish Grille - 13 min walk
Taproot - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees !
We are 100$ pet friendly !! Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located Villa. All you need to bring is swim suits, beach chairs and sand buckets ! Just minutes to the beaches, and walking distance to downtown Vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. TV's in every room, fully stocked kitchen complete with the blender and a Keurig for the morning after! Open covered front and rear porch, complemented with a camp style BBQ grill in the completely fenced in back yard. Dog friendly but please NO cats. Please pick up after your pet during your stay and prior to leaving. Pet waste bags are supplied and please discard in garbage receptacle outside. Absolutely no smoking of any kind in the unit and this includes vaping; you may smoke outside. Please be courtious to the other guests and pick up after Fido ! Quiet time is 10 pm to 7 am.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
290541
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Port St. Joe within a 10-minute walk of Port Saint Joe City Hall and Frank Pate Park. You'll also find Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center and Port St. Joe Marina less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees ! good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees !?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees !?
Yes, every accommodation at Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees ! comes with a balcony.
Reviews
Crab Shack - Close to Downtown & Beaches - King Bed - Boat Parking - NO Pet Fees ! Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ronni W.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Loved that it was close to the ocean and Port St Joe was a charming town. Owner is friendly and helpful. Looking forward to coming back hopefully soon.
Ronni W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darol M.
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect but nothing could compare with having my precious dogs with me on their first vacation. Richard please stay just the Way you are!
Darol M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine A.
Sep 9, 2025
Catherine A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz Z.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Crab shack was the perfect, quiet getaway for scalloping on Labor Day weekend. House was clean with cute decor and had a safe, extensive walking path behind the house. The hosts even stopped by to check and make sure we had everything we needed! Delicious recommendations for dinner within walking distance and all the kitchen attire was readily available for nights we cooked in. Highly recommend this place! Thank you! We will be back :)
Liz Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristen M.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous hosts!! Wish I could give them more stars! The place is on a quiet street. It was spic and span clean, adorably decorated with nice touches such as water and snacks for both humans and furries. Richard made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He had lots of information/recommendations for local restaurants and activities. It wasn’t an issue for us, but do know that this is a duplex with a shared backyard. All around lovely stay. We’ll be back soon!! Thanks y’all!!
Kristen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Guy D.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Crab Shack was a perfect place for a lovely get away! The accommodations were so nice. We enjoyed the quick drive to various beaches during the day, and to stroll to the downtown area for dinner and fun in the evening! The recommendations that were shared with us were fantastic!
Guy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Very clean and excellent location. Perfect getaway. We loved it!
Lori B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, easy check in/out. Owner was an absolute delight. He provided me with lists of restaurants, places to visit, best beach for pets. Just a wralth of info. Can't wait to make my way back.
Melissa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie O.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Richard and ginger were a great host! Place was exactly as described and was perfect for our stay.
Katie O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Reatha B.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, perfect for our needs, reasonable rates!
Cute little duplex, comfy beds & furniture, extra little touches, nice outdoor spaces, loved the walking trail with all the green spaces! Met the owner and he’s funny & nice. We also loved being able to walk into town to eat, shop, and watch sunsets over the bay! The ocean was just a 10 min drive where we parked along the road at a beach path. So not crowded!!
Reatha B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place To Stay
This is the second time we have booked with Richard and Ginger. We have a yearly family trip to Port Saint Joe and always book to stay here so we can have our space with our dogs while visiting our family in town. The place is always clean, full of amenities, and is always a great price. Richard is so nice he even stopped by in person to check in to see if we needed anything. We will definitely keep staying here year after year for future family trips.
Rachel R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
Jul 13, 2025
Anna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental stay ever!
Cute duplex, everything was clean and seemed new. Tastefulky decorated and stocked with absolutely anything and everything you could ever want! Richard and Ginger were perfect hosts, speedy communication, and generous with information. Vest time ever!
The hosts were amazing quick to respond and helpful with lots of information. I am going to build a house in Port Saint Joe and they offered for me to call them anytime for help in finding good people for the building process. They gave great tips for lots of pet friendly restaurants. The properly has a large fenced yard and they provided dog dishes and some toys which our dog Ziggy loved.i an definitely going to stay here again!
Sunshine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
James C.
May 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Crab Shack
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Richard’s and Ginger’s property. The hosts were very helpful. The property was very clean and comfortable. It was well stocked with the necessities needed for an extended stay.
James C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra U.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Gem
The Crab Shack is a perfect little gem. The unit (1 of 2 -2 bedroom Duplex) decorated in a subtle beach theme style. The unit was very warm and welcoming with everything you could think of for humans and fur babies and even supplied snacks. Clean, quiet neighborhood off the main drag tho located within a short walk to the downtown area fir eats, shops and more Nice large fenced yard, super comfy beds and everything available just like at home. Absolutely faultless. Richard & Ginger gave perfect recommendations for places to eat, to go, to shop, to see and more. They go out of their way to ensure your stay is close to perfect as it can be. Definitely reccomend and plan to return to.
Debra U.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Troy P.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
Nice roomie and quit
Troy P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shari S.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location- heart of town!
What a lovely place! Fully stocked (even for your pet!). Would definitely stay again!!
Shari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
treesie c.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We would definitely stay here again. It was perfect for my daughter and I. We loved walking down and playing around in the bay at the park. Everything was clean and comfy. Richard gave us some great suggestions for restaurants and was very attentive to answering emails promptly.
treesie c.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra S., LaGrange, Georgia
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased
We had a wonderful experience at the crab shack home. The owners were great, communication was top notch. He suggested a lot of restaurants and he was spot on. The place was roomy and very cute the way it was decorated. Highly recommend!
Debra S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacation
We found that this adorable place was exactly as described and we loved the covered back porch in the mornings to enjoy our morning coffee. The location was great for adventures in town, the beach, and the surrounding area. We were impressed with all the communications with our hosts which were very timely and informative.
Connie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony c., Hilton Head Island, SC
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect for our needs
property is as listed. Well stocked, clean and the hosts were fantastic communicators. We would recommend this property top anyone needing to stay in port st. joe.
Tony c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda A.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
It was great
Amanda A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
Mar 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
I was visiting friends in Port St Joe. The Crab Shack was just a few blocks from their place, easily within walking distance. I used the walking trail that runs behind the house daily. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. The house was clean and had everything I needed. I plan to stay again the next time I’m in the area.