Location: Port St. Joe, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (located in the city of Port St Joe. 25 miles to Panama City.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House, Beach house, bay front, bay view, gulf view, cottage, boat, Fishing, scalloping, water, kayak friendly, boating, rental, shopping, antiques, pets
Old Florida Cottage charm is what awaits you with this bay view home located close to everything Port Saint Joe has to offer. The city boat ramp is 2 blocks away. The marina is 2 minutes away by car. All local shopping and restaurants are with in easy walking distance.
Historic Apalachicola and its famous shops and food are a 20 minute drive east. Panama City is 25 minutes to the west if you feel the need for traffic and congestion.
This is our home away from home too. So the home is fully stocked with everything you need including a stocked pantry, spices, cooking accessories, cleaners, etc. We only ask that you replace what ever items you use as these are not included in the rental cost.
Our home is comfortably furnished with two large couches, a full dining room that seats 6, Four bedrooms. One with a queen size bed, two with full size beds,One Bunk room with its own vcr/tv for the kids, two full baths, old heart pine floors and carpet through out.
Well trained/mannered pets are allowed.
Because of our great central location, every day is a new adventure whether it be fishing, boating, horseback riding, shelling, scalloping, nature walks, or just relaxing. Its up to you.
We invite you to experience the great sunsets and the comfortable relaxing atmosphere we have enjoyed for years on our back porch or front porch swing.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Heat and Air
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : large gravel parking area
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Electric plug in on side of cottage for RV
- Gas Fireplace : Real brick fireplace with log set that looks like the real thing and puts out allot of heat.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully stocked kitchen with everything from utensils to blender.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There is a front porch with a porch swing. There is a large wood deck a the rear which has is very pleasant in the evenings/sunset with patio furniture.
- Lanai : large back deck for relaxing and entertaining
- View/Location
- Beach View : This is a bayview property with awsome views of the bay and sunsets.
- Ocean View : St joe bay is just across the street and is viewable from all the bedrooms, and porches. The breeze in the evening combined with the sunset is awesome.
- Water View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Open networks available. No Name Cafe down the road on Reed Ave is a great place for coffee and browsing.
- Other Amenities
- Large yard and plenty of room for Boat or RV. An RV plug is provided on the side of the house.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We reserve the right to refuse any pet that we feel is not suitable for the property. Picket fence area for your pet to run around.Pets must have beeen treated for heart worms, and recently treated with front line or advantage prior to arrival.
- Kid Friendly : Board games, separate play area. Big yard. Safe neighborhood.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : minimum age of primary renter must be 25 years.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Failure to comply will result in loss of deposit with out exception.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- World class fishing available from the marina 3 blocks down the road, Scalloping is some of the best in the state when in season, Cape San Blas state park is across the bay with its world famous white sand, shelling, and wild life. The Boat ramp is 2 blocks down the road. All local restaurants and shopping with in easy walking distance. Horse back riding on the beach available daily.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3 Night Minimum or cleaning fees will apply. Peak season 7 night minimum.
Mar 02 2012-May 19 2012 .. $160/Night .. $1000/Week .. $3500/Month
May 20 2012-Sep 08 2012 .. $195/Night .. $1265/Week .. $4500/Month
Sep 09 2011-Mar 01 2012 .. $135/Night .. $ 845/Week .. $2500/Month
Primary renter must be minimum of 25 years old.
11% state sales/bed tax applies to all rates
$200 refundable damage deposit required
Some holidays require minimum stays, Peak season may require one week minimum stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Bay View Cottage - Spring Dates Still Available!!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Port St. Joe
We bought this house because of its proximity to everything. We have the best of what gulf county has to offer in any direction. Great views, good clean neighborhood, and But most important was its close to what we enjoy most about the area and that's the water.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our typical summer day starts with a cup of coffee on the porch swing or the back porch, Loading the boat from the back porch, topping off the boat 60 seconds down the road, splashing the boat 60 more seconds down the road, playing on the water all day and sometimes into the night. Cooking our days catch on the back porch for dinner. watching the sun go down, then telling lies into the night.
Then getting up and doing it again the next few days.
On our days off we go driving on the beach, or to Apalachicola, or to Panama City if we feel the need for civilization.
Awesome Sundown Cocktails And Great Restaurant Inside.
Great little home town grocery, and great sporting/watersports store
Great Oysters and Beer Some of the Best oysters around!! A must see.
Great shelling, Great Fishing in summer. Miles of beaches with no one in site!!
Bar Upstairs is fun at times, nightly entertainment, views are fantastic. Food downstairs is tourist quality and overpriced. There is a playground on the beach. Great place to hang out with younger kids, have a frosty treat, and keep everyone happy.
Cape San Blas Light house Also has beach access. Major shell collecting area toward the point!!
Permits can be obtained at court house. Fines are sever without permit!!
This is a custom beach house designed and built with Florida and the enviroment in mind. This house is now privately owned.
Property Photos
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- View from across street - Port St. Joe Florida Vacation
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- Facing bay from front porch - Port St. Joe Florida Vacation
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- Master bedroom - Port St. Joe Florida Vacation
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- Guest bedroom 3
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- guest bedroom 2
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- Bunk room/play room
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- Kitchen
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- Dining room
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- Relaxing back porch with breeze from bay
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- Dinning and foyer/desk
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- fireplace, and worlds most comfortable couch.
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- Another good day of scalloping Sept 2010
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- View from porch swing at sundown (bay looks farther away in photo)
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- View from edge of bay across from house. good wade fishing here!!
Traveler Reviews (20)
Great place to stay!
Guest: bbop
(colorado/indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11
Review Submitted: 11/20/11
Great place! ya! i went there and i fished..... Alot! go there!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Wonderful Week on the Gulf
Guest: Horse n Heron
(Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
We had a wonderful week at Bay View Cottage (previously called Crab Shack). The accommodations are well cared for and just what we were looking for to enjoy a relaxing week. There was plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. The front porch has a swing that is an ideal way to lazily watch the world go by. In the back there is a large deck with comfortable chairs and we used the gas grill several times to prepare outdoor meals. TV service was good with plenty of selection, but we don't watch much TV anyway. There is no Internet or wifi or house phone. So for calls and Internet, you'll need to rely on your cell phone or one of the restaurants nearby. It is a less than five minute walk to the bay across US 98. The shore is somewhat marshy and not ideal for walking, but the view was fantastic. Our stay was during the first week of October and the weather was perfect all week. Some highlights: - we brought our bikes and each evening my wife and I rode to the marina and another nearby boat launch to see spectacular sunsets. There were other bike trails nearby as well and these were enjoyable to ride as well. - we visited Apalachicola and enjoyed lunch with our daughter and son-in-law. Apalachicola is old time Florida with many interesting shops and a picturesque waterfront. Dining is rather pricey however. - another day we visited St Joe State Park and walked along the pristine beach. Not many in the water that day as it was a little cool for swimming. It was perfect for a picnic however. - we toured Florida Caverns near Marianna, a little more than an hour north of St Joe. The caverns are relatively small and the tour takes about an hour. The State has done a nice job with lighting and the tour was interesting. We hiked a bit afterwards as well. - we drove north of St Joe to the Dead Lake area near Wewahitchka. The lake is very unusual with cypress tree stumps giving an eerie graveyard like appearance. - we took our bikes to Apalachicola National Forest one day (45 minutes) and rode some interesting off road trails. We saw a 4 1/2 rattlesnake and were glad he was scooting along and not ready to strike. - we also visited Panama City one day to tour the downtown area and eat lunch. The downtown area has a limited number of shops and seems to be suffering from the economic time like so many other locations. In all our week was relaxing and just what we needed to unwind from several months of intense days at work.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
The Scallops were THICK
Guest: Greg
(Pensacola, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
This property is great, close to town and access to Port St. Joe Bay. Scalloping was awesome this year. Only negative comment, contrary to published features, there is no in house Wi-Fi....... it is a connection from down the street somewhere.... so I was not able to do work I brought with me but then that wasn't all bad..... The owner was late in contacting me with house code and instructions and with car packed I almost booked another place at the last minute, so if you want to stay here..... keep after him.
Owner response:Its important that all our guests keep our ohone number handy as provided to avoid any lapse in communication. We travel too, and dont always have access to email a response to a question or need.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Great Place to Stay!!
Guest: edsF100
(Conyers, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
We had a great vacation in Port St Joe! I want to thank Mr Sparling for allowing us to stay at the Crab Shack during our visit. We really appreciate it..and hope to do it again next year.
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+.
Great Place to Stay!!
Guest: edsF100
(Conyers, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
We had a great vacation in Port St Joe! I want to thank Mr Sparling for allowing us to stay at the Crab Shack during our visit. We really appreciate it..and hope to do it again next year.
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+.
Vacation Rental May 2011
Guest: Cindy's Review
(Winter Springs, Florida 32708)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 05/05/11
The cottage was just wonderful. Very spacious and comfortable along with a very peaceful, serene setting. We used the back porch to watch the sunset most evenings and often read on the front porch swing. We will definitely be back.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Place to Stay!!
Guest: Lori
(Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 03/27/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
We had a great time at this rental in Port St. Joe. There really is a bay view from everywhere in this house, front porch, back deck, bedrooms, you name it! The location was awesome as we were traveling with two young teens, it was a safe town and everything was within walking distance for them. We brought the dogs who loved the fenced in front yard and I loved the shower on the deck after a day at the local pet friendly beaches to wash the sand off dogs and kids! The house was super clean, beds were extremely comfortable, kitchen fully stocked, the yard is huge. We will definately be back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Looking For the Perfect Spot
Guest: Bob and Nancy
(Brainerd, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
Everything you told us about the CrabShack, and The Forgotten Coast is better than your description. We will visit again, but for longer than ten days next time. The house is wonderful, and you have offered so much more than a rental. Thank you! Four wonderful bedrooms, warm and cozy, the living area is spacious, and the kitchen, greatly stocked, in case the spirit moves you. Your restaurant suggestions were great. Port St. Joe is a clean, safe, friendly town. The ocean breezes that blow over the front porch, and back deck, and sunsets here are the !!! Bob and Nancy
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Perfect Cozy House
Guest: Mark and Rebecca
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10
Review Submitted: 11/09/10
My husband and I stayed here with our four children and we had such a wonderful time. I grew up in the area and we were there for a family reunion. We cannot wait to go back. The house was clean, decorated beautifully, and comfortable. The beds and furniture are very comfortable as well. Our kids had plenty of room to play inside and out without being underfoot. The only grocery store for many, many miles is just about a mile down the street. You are close to Windmark, Mexico Beach, the state park, Apalachicola. It is a great centralized location. Several places to fish nearby. The owners are very friendly. You can't beat it.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great fun
Guest: Chris
(Inverness Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10
Review Submitted: 10/11/10
If you really want to feel the character of a community, then this house is for you... We shucked oysters from the back deck looking out at incredible sunsets, rode our bikes downtown, and wished we had more time to spend just enjoying the outdoors. We needed a place to rent for an auction we had in the area, found out about the PoJo Music festival and this cottage (great size house) and rearranged our plans to enjoy and loved every moment of our stay. We comfortably slept 6 and no problem with parking. The owner was great working with us and we would love to go back again. The home was comfortable and had everrything we needed .. we have allready shared this great experience with lots of others. Thanks again
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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