Ellie's Crab Shack

4.93 · 115 reviewsAirbnb Guest Favorite · Top 10% Cape San Blas · Port St. Joe, FL

Cape San Blas · Port St. Joe, FL

The beach week your family will ask to do again next year

8 guests
3 bedrooms
5 beds
2 baths

Picture waking up to the Gulf breeze through the screened deck, the kids already in swimsuits, and the dog pulling toward the water on the three-minute walk to white sand you'll have mostly to yourselves. Afternoons are scalloping and surf fishing, dinner is the catch cleaned at the station under the house, and the evening is a sunset that stops conversation before crab hunting by phone light after dark. A renovated, pet-friendly Cape San Blas beach house in Port St. Joe, rated 4.93 and a Guest Favorite in the top 10% on Airbnb.

Guest Favorite · 4.93
3-Min Walk to Beach
Dog-Friendly
Sleeps 8

What Makes It Special

3-Minute Walk to the Beach

Chairs, umbrella and a wagon to borrow, so the first beach morning starts before breakfast.

Dog-Friendly

Named for Ellie, our crab-hunting pup. Bring yours. There's an outdoor shower for sandy paws.

Fish & Shell Cleaning Station

Prime fall fishing and scalloping, with a station under the house for tonight's catch.

Two Decks

A screened deck with loungers for naps, and an open deck for the sunset everyone gathers for.

Under-House Hangout

Adirondack chairs and string lights: where the grown-ups talk late while the kids chase crabs.

Work-Friendly

A real workspace and Wi-Fi, if someone has to sneak in a Tuesday.

The Forgotten Coast's best-kept secret

Once the summer crowds head home, the Gulf stays warm, the fishing gets better and the beach feels like it belongs to your family alone. Thanksgiving or Christmas here beats holiday chaos every single time: no fighting for a spot on the sand, dinner you caught yourselves, and the kind of quiet that makes everyone put their phones down.

The house

Newly renovated, 1,483 sq ft, wrapped in windows
Kitchen with bright blue cabinets, stainless appliances and 4 barstools
Dining for 6 and a living room with a queen sleeper sofa
4 smart TVs, board games and books
Washer and dryer, plus covered parking for one car

Where Everyone Sleeps

Master Bedroom · Main Floor1 King

Cabana Room · Upstairs1 King

Pirate Room · Upstairs2 Twins

Living RoomQueen Sleeper Sofa

Amenities

Beach & Outdoors

3-Min Walk to Beach Access
Beach Chairs, Umbrella & Wagon
Screened-in Deck
Open Deck
Outdoor Shower
Fish & Shell Cleaning Station
Adirondack Chairs & String Lights

Kitchen & Dining

Full Kitchen
Keurig Coffee Bar
Dishwasher
Toaster Oven & Blender
Dining for 6

Comfort

4 Smart TVs
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Board Games & Books
Room-Darkening Shades

Family & Pets

Travel Crib
Dog-Friendly
Kids' Pirate Room

Essentials

Wi-Fi
Dedicated Workspace
Washer & Dryer
Covered Parking + Extra Spaces

4.93 · 115 reviews

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

HugoOctober 2026

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

MiguelSeptember 2026

We had a wonderful stay on Cape San Blas! The location was perfect, just a few steps from the beautiful white-sand beaches. It was so convenient to walk out the door and be at the beach in no time. The house was comfortable and relaxing, and the AC kept the entire house nice and cool at night including the upstairs, wh

HannahSeptember 2026

We had such a great vacay. We took our 19yr. old daughter and 2 of her friend’s. The house worked perfectly for our group. My husband and I had plenty of privacy downstairs and the kids had the upstairs to themselves. The downstairs area is great gathering spot for group dinners, games and movies for everyone. We also

JenniferJuly 2026

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back! Brianna was probably the most responsive host I have ever dealt with after dozens of Airbnb stays. The home has everything that you will need to feel right at home. The home is very clean and fully equipped with everything you need for a beach trip with

BrandonJune 2026

Lovely stay! Our group of 3 adults and 4 children (ages 9, 8, 4, and 1) were very happy here with everything we needed! We loved hanging out in the screened in porch and on the deck below. If you have children, highly recommend checking out Rish State Park's indoor exhibit-- wish we had done this sooner on our trip and

CarolineJune 2026

We loved staying here!! We wanted a quiet and low key beach spot and this was it!! We ended up busy every day somehow though! Several restaurants on the cape that were walking distance. And super short walk to the beach and we could see and hear the gulf waves from the deck. A short drive to the state park where we cou

LeslieJune 2026

We absolutely loved our stay at Ellie’s Crab Shack! The house had the perfect laid-back beach cottage vibe while still being incredibly comfortable and family-friendly. The location was amazing, easy beach access and beautiful water views from the screened-in porch, which quickly became one of our favorite spots to rel

ShannonMay 2026

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Location

Cape San Blas · Port St. Joe, FL. The exact address is shared after booking.

Beach Access3-min walk
Salinas Park (bayside, Dog-Friendly)~5 min
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park~15 min
Downtown Port St. Joe~20 min

Good to Know

Check-inAfter 4:00 PM

CheckoutBefore 10:00 AM

PetsDogs Welcome (add them when booking)

House rulesNo Smoking · No Parties or Events

The upstairs bathroom has a smaller stall shower (and reversed hot/cold handles: old Florida charm!)
Add your pup under "who's coming" when you book
A few laundry pods are provided to get you started

After booking you'll get a quick rental agreement and ID verification through Happy Guest (a simple website, no app). It becomes your digital guidebook with door codes, Wi-Fi and our favorite local spots.