Cape San Blas · Port St. Joe, FL
Ellie's Crab Shack
The beach week your family will ask to do again next year
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 baths
- Guest Favorite · 4.93
- 3-Min Walk to Beach
- Dog-Friendly
- Sleeps 8
Port St. Joe, Florida
A Pet-Friendly Cape San Blas Beach House in Port St. Joe
Three minutes on foot and your toes are in white sand on one of the quietest stretches of the Forgotten Coast. Ellie's Crab Shack is a renovated, dog-friendly beach house on Cape San Blas that sleeps eight, with beach gear waiting by the door and sunsets you watch from the deck instead of a parking lot.
No high-rises, no traffic, no boardwalk crowds. Just the Gulf, the bay, a state park up the road and a family who hosts like they live here.
Our Port St. Joe Homes
Our Cape San Blas Beach House
Why Families Pick Port St. Joe
What the Week Feels Like
Three Minutes to the Sand
Grab the wagon, the chairs and the umbrella we leave for you and walk to the beach. No car, no parking, no drama.
Dogs Welcome on the Beach
Cape San Blas is one of the few Florida beaches where dogs are allowed, and the house is dog-friendly too.
Sunsets Off the Deck
The Gulf side faces west. Dinner on the deck becomes the nightly ritual.
Bay on One Side, Gulf on the Other
Scallop in the bay in summer, fish the surf in fall, kayak Salinas Park any time of year.
Sleeps 8 with Room to Breathe
A master bedroom for the grown-ups, bunks for the kids and a living room that holds everyone for game night.
Guest Favorite, 4.93 Rating
Guests come back year after year. Read the reviews and you will see why.
Halloween Week and Thanksgiving, Sorted
What's On Around Port St. Joe This Season
Festivals, lights and farm days within an easy drive of the house. We keep this list current, so what you see is what is on.
From Oct 15October 15 to 18
Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival
Forty-plus Nashville songwriters playing their own hits, unplugged, in bars and on porches around town. The Sunday finale at the Indian Pass Raw Bar is a Forgotten Coast rite of passage.
DetailsFrom Nov 6November 6 and 7
Florida Seafood Festival
Florida's oldest maritime festival, now in its 63rd year, with oyster shucking contests, blue crab races, a parade and the Blessing of the Fleet. Apalachicola oysters are back this year.
DetailsFrom Nov 20Late November to mid December, free (the center posts exact dates each year)
Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees
Local businesses decorate dozens of trees and the town votes for a favorite, with story time, crafts and Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the schedule. A sweet hour in town between beach days.
DetailsFrom Dec 5A Saturday evening in mid December (the city sets the date each year)
Christmas on the Coast Parade
Floats, fire trucks and candy down Monument Avenue at dusk, then Santa at the Cape San Blas Lighthouse. Small-town Christmas at its best, and the beach is still 70 degrees the next morning.
DetailsPlan the Week
Things to Do Near Our Port St. Joe Home
Our favorite spots, five at a time, so the planning takes ten minutes instead of a weekend.
Beaches
Cape San Blas Beaches: Where to Put the Chairs Down
Cape San Blas · St. Joseph Peninsula State Park · Port St. Joe Beach and more
Restaurants
Where to Eat in Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas
The White Marlin and Oysterette · Krazyfish Grille · Joe Mama's Wood Fired Kitchen and more
Family Activities
Port St. Joe With Kids: Turtles, Lighthouses and Paddleboards
Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center · T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park · George Core Park & Cape San Blas Lighthouse and more
On the Water
Boats, Scallops and Kayaks on St. Joseph Bay
Bayou Boat Rentals · AquaBear Adventures · Lady J Charters and more
Getting Around
Close to Everything You Came For
- Beach access 3-min walk
- Salinas Park (bayside, dog-friendly) ~5 min
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park ~15 min
- Downtown Port St. Joe ~20 min
Guest Reviews
What Families Say About Port St. Joe
Absolutely beautiful spot, the beach is just a 3 minute walk if that. There is beach access with your vehicle if you have a permit as well as 4x4. Perfect place to bring your pups, clean shower station outside to hose off . Home is perfect size for a couple, home was exactly as described. This location is extremely pea
Exactly as advertised and an amazing stay! From the moment we got to Ellie’s Crab Shack we knew we were going to have a great start to our vacation. A very cozy, thoughtful and quiet location that worked great for our pups first beach vacation. We really enjoyed the stay and noticed how clean and convenient the locatio
Good to Know
Port St. Joe Questions, Answered
Is Ellie's Crab Shack really a short walk to the beach?
Yes. The beach access is about a three-minute walk from the front door, and we keep beach chairs, an umbrella and a wagon at the house.
Are dogs allowed at the house and on the beach?
Both. The house is dog-friendly and Cape San Blas beaches are dog-friendly too, which is rare in Florida. Add your pup to the guest count when you book.
What is there to do in Port St. Joe?
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is about 15 minutes away for hiking and some of the clearest water on the Gulf. Salinas Park on the bay is a few minutes away for kayaking and sunsets. Bay scalloping runs in late summer, and downtown Port St. Joe has restaurants and shops.
When is the best time to visit Cape San Blas?
Spring and fall bring warm water and smaller crowds. Summer is scallop season and peak beach weather. Winter is quiet and perfect for long walks with the dog.
How many guests can stay?
Ellie's Crab Shack sleeps 8. Check the sleeping arrangements on the home's page for the exact beds.