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Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf!

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Newly renovated Gulf Front condo with brand new furnishings.
Grand Living Area
Gulf view from living room.
Your living room with panoramic gulf views
Wake up to a million dollar view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf!

Welcome to Ships and Giggles, a gulf front masterpiece on Cape San Blas. This unit was COMPLETELY renovated in 2019 and updated again in 2023. Everything is brand new, including furniture, appliances and bedding. The unit includes a master suite with a king sized bed that overlooks the gulf. The second bedroom, also with a gulf view, has two twin beds, perfect for the kiddos. The beds can be pressed together to create a king. The dining area is the perfect spot to enjoy a family dinner with gulf views and breezes to accompany your good cheer. Enjoy morning coffee on the second story deck overlooking the gorgeous waters of the Gulf. This this a top floor unit (second story) and is situated perfectly to enjoy a long weekend or extended vacation. No pets are allowed and there is a three night minimum stay required. There is a full chefs kichen with stainless steel appliances. There are also two newly renovated bathrooms. The bottom storage room contains a washer and dryer. Sorry, absolutely no pets allowed. Enjoy the luxurious comfort of Ships and Giggles!

Property manager

Dave Hartman
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. We have a zero tolerance policy on pets of any kind. Owner is allergic. There will be a $500 fee assessed if pets are discovered.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this condo is on the beach. Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Centennial Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Weber's Little Donut Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cone Heads - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skully's Low Country Boil - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Some of the best views on the cape. Beachfront and steps to the gulf! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pig Island and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean comfortable unit with amazing sunsets.

Unit is as advertised. Very comfortable. Kitchen is supplied well enough to cook and eat. It even had dishwashing liquid and paper towels. The beds were comfortable. Soft, but comfortable. The deck facing the gulf is large and has a clear view. We were amazed with the sunsets. This is a relaxed life style. No hustle or bustle. Just laid back. Small intimate restaurant and a few shops.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to the trading post and St Joe Seafood. Amazing location on the beach! 6 miles to the State park and 6 miles to 30A. This is an older unit that has been partially renovated and on the second floor so there are steps. The unit was clean. Our only real complaint was with the mattress in the master. We stayed 9 nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful weather, great views, well equipped home. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View and Good Location

Great location near the Trading Post (grocery) and shops. Location is great for a quiet stay right on the gulf. The unit could use some cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom, but overall it was nice stay! The views are great and you are steps from the beach. Further down the beach towards the state park is a bigger space on the beach, but perfect for a small group (just not a huge beachfront). The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had all the appliances and necessities. Easy check in and out procedures.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim P.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice but Property Needs Updating

The location of the property is right next to the ocean. You could hear the ocean waves from your bedroom window, which was really cool. The updates that have been done to the property were nice. However, the properties kitchen needs an overall. Also there were places throughout the property that needed a deep clean, specifically in the bathrooms. Overall not the worst or the best place I've stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Days stay

Great stay the host/ owner had wonderful communication and house was nice with beautiful views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We all enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week at Ships and Giggles

We had a great vacation and loved Cape San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deena

Great views, steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend chill

The place is easy to find. Unit is on the second floor with great views of the gulf from every room. The unit is nicely furnished and the beds were comfy. Getting to the beach is easy and less than 30 seconds I'd say. The 2 general stores arewiyhin a half mile
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

We stayed at Cape San Blas for 5 Nights - it was great. We loved the view. We had stormy weather with sun and rain. We will come back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Spot On!

Amazing location for a quick walk to the beach. Amazing view of beach/ocean. The place was well furnished and up to date. Owner was super friendly when I called. Will try to book again on the next trip down!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

We had a great week. The property was perfect for what we were hoping for on our fall break. It was clean, in good condition, and we were very pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CEL Meowgical R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

We stayed here 3 nights and had a wonderful time, fantastic views and boardwalk to beach is right at property. Close to the trading post and ice cream shop for any essential and non essential items (ice cream!) overall a wonderful relaxing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular views and proximity to beach

My daughter and I stayed here for 4 nights. Loved the place and LOVED how close to water we were. I would advise to stop at grocery store prior to getting to Cape San Blas. Visited State Park and took a day to go to St.George Island. Loved shops on Main St of Port St.Joe If you like the absence of fast food joints everywhere and few people you’ll love this place. I loved this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunsets are breathtaking!!

My 13 year old daughter and I had the BEST week here! Literally everything about this property was perfect…I can’t say that I have any complaints or concerns at all. I appreciated the beach chairs and big umbrella; there were also sand toys and a small cooler in the laundry room...Dave literally thought of everything! The beach was never crowded; in fact, all 6 days we were there, there was never more than a dozen other people out. I absolutely love this location and look forward to my next vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place!

The property is very nice! I think some shades or curtains need to be put in the main area and 2nd bath could use new shower head.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views

This was our second time staying at his property. It is very clean and the ocean views are amazing from every window. Check in is easy! We definitely will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views were spectacular!

Beautiful gulf views. We love Cape San Blas and have been vacationing there for over 45 years. Ships and Giggles location is fantastic. Sunsets are Breathtaking. Shooting stars, fishing, beach walks, close to little grocery shop and bait shop. We will come back. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for our quick weekend

Part of our family was in town for a weekend wedding and we wanted to be right on the beach. This was a perfect spot for our party of four, one adult with three kids. Coffee on the deck listening to the waves was wonderful, and the kids enjoyed going down to the beach and hanging out. Not far at all to downtown St. Joe, and very close to a convenience store on the cape for any little item you may have forgotten. Upon arrival, we had a quick question and the owner responded promptly and was very kind and helpful. Overall, a very nice stay and we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathlyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect New Year Eve Celebration

We stayed three nights and enjoyed it. The location is wonderful. The beach is only a short distance. The property is a four-plex but we didn’t hear anyone else. It had all the cooking stuff we needed also. The doors need a little TLC from wear and tear and a few more lamps would be helpful for readers. We were quite happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

The location is amazing just steps from the beach, with views of the water from every window! Sunsets are amazing! Very clean and family friendly! The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. It was a nice surprise to have hand soap, dish soap and detergent, toilet paper, paper towel roll and even some laundry detergent accessible! Plenty of towels and linens provided! We had so much fun as a family of 4 here! We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views

The views from this condo are breath taking. The beach is only about 80 steps away. The condo was spacious and very clean. We can't say enough in praise of our experience. We plan on returning in the Spring.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Beach Vacation

This is our second stay in this unit. The views are incredible! There is a new sofa and loveseat which was nice, but no sleeper sofa. There is a blow up mattress if needed. Dave, the owner, is a great host and good communicator. The kitchen is stocked with most everything you would want. The walk to the beach is literally just steps. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked well for our stay

Property met our needs. A few items to shore up microwave not working, fireplace not to be used, directions for TV did not work but was able to get some channels and used my account to get ESPN for bowl games, etc. Neighbors underneath us were very loud at night with kids running, jumping, screaming and adults participated. Could hear everything. This was the one reason we would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave Hartman

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I grew up on the gulf coast and now reside in Atlanta with my family. This is where our heart is and hope you will love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Ships and Giggles is the perfect getaway. It is quiet, clean and gives you a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Your worries will melt away the minute you walk in. It is the perfect place to connect with friends and family to create memories that will last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

This property was COMPLETELY renovated in 2019. It will be like stepping into an upscale hotel on a Caribbean island.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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