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Gone Shellin'

4.6115
(139 Reviews)

Capacity

2 Bedrooms
2 Bath
Sleeps 6

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About

NOW OFFERING 20% OFF THE BASE RENT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY!

This lovely duplex offers 2 queen beds, sleeper sofa and sleeper loveseat. It can sleep 6 people comfortably. Each bedroom has an attached full bath for your privacy and convenience. There is a deck to relax and watch the sunsets over the gulf.

You can cook in the nicely equipped kitchen or enjoy a meal out. In the home you will also find: Washer/Dryer, 2 TV's, DVD player, stereo and movies for the whole family to enjoy. A porta-crib has been added for our little guests. There are also beach chairs and toys in the closet beneath the house.

Your pet is also welcome!!!

Outside shower and parking under the deck.

Enjoy this home on your vacation and you'll find that most of the time you will be, GONE SHELLIN'!

Features

Location

  • Cape San Blas

Pets

  • Pet Friendly

Availability

Key
#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Reviews

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Very Everything you need!

December 2023
, Piketon, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful view. Very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay. 1st tier back with beautiful gulf view! Everything you need.

Wonderful Week

December 2023
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great experience and location. Will come back...

Manager's Response

This is what we love to hear! We'll see you next time.

Wonderful vacation!!

October 2023
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had such a great time on our first trip to Cape San Blas. Gone Shellin was a great place for our family to stay. The owner Carol was such a great host and didn't hesitate to make sure we had a great stay. This is just a few steps from the most beautiful, uncrowded beach. We will definitely visit again soon!

Manager's Response

We all love Carol! Thank you for taking the time share your review. We hope to see you back!

Great time

June 2023
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a great time and great neighbors

Great stay

March 2023
, United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3

We enjoyed our stay. We have been to the Cape many times. We loved the location. Being so close to the beach, being able to walk to the Tradin post and Scallop Cove was perfect. Being on the smaller side I would recommend getting rid of a lot of the decor that is on the floor and in every corner. We also didn’t have a can opener or any Tupperware with lids. We had 5 kids and a baby and only 4 towels and couldn’t find any more towels or linens for the pull out couch. We finally found the extra towels in a drawer half way through our stay. It would have been nice to have a tv in the second bedroom and also an updated tv in the living room. Overall, we had a wonderful time.

Lovely condo

March 2023
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved the location of the condo. It was so quiet and relaxing.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope to see you back next time.

Goneshellin was its usual self

March 2023
, St Augustine, FL United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
2

The condo has its normal small issues, grill nonfunctional, no can opener, but, someone has added about 4" thick soft foam pads on top of the mattresses, you can not sit on edge of bed to put on socks, you lean, and once you mastered the climb, you are trapped, can not move around in bed

Manager's Response

Wouldn't recommend after the 4th stay in this home? The owner of Gone Shellin' is extremely attentive and always open to suggestions, however we cannot correct the issue if we're not told about it. The other reviews for this home speaks for themselves. Some people just feel the need to complain no matter the circumstances, but the combative and demeaning correspondence before arrival, and after departure were simply not called for. We wish you the best of luck with your next accommodation.

Nice location

December 2022
, Beaverton, MI United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
4
Property condition
3

With its short walk to the dog friendly beach and view of the ocean, this place is a good value for the price. That said, it could use an overall refurbishing. All is functional, but dated and well used. Unfortunately, it was not very clean, the stove top, refrigerator exterior, throw rugs, place mats and trash can were uncomfortably dirty.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We really wish you would have called at some point during your stay so we could have addressed the issue. The owner is constantly updating, and is always willing to accept feedback when it comes to improving her home. After an extremely busy season, Gone Shellin' was able to be deep cleaned in mid Dec.

Gone Shellin’ is a dream !

September 2022
, Dacula, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Be prepared to be wowed! We were! 1sr tier duplex with beautiful sunset views right in front of you The beach is beautiful and clean. Not crowded during our September 17-21 stay. My dog had just as much fun as we did Duplex was nice and cozy. Kitchen had all basics and bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Definitely will be back!!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the awesome review! We're so happy you loved Gone Shellin' as much as we do!

Family time

August 2022
, MILTON, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Would definitely recommend this company, easy check in and out, friendly staff, accomodations where prefect, our family had an awesome time.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much! Come back and see us soon!

Family Beach Vacation

August 2022
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A relaxing and home away from home feeling. Everything was easy...first contact to departure. All was communicated clearly, quick response and respectfully. The location, others traveling/ staying nearby kind and beach area was amazing!!
Much needed time away to refresh and relax.
Thank you to all who helped make our Family vacation enjoyable.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the awesome review!

Everything was clean and in great condition! We enjoyed our stay

June 2022
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
2
Property condition
5

The gear we got was awesome and worked out great

Girls getaway

June 2022
, Crossville, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our second year staying at Gone Shellin on our annual girls beach trip. We have stayed at numerous places on the Cape and Gone Shellin is by far our favorite due to great price and location. Carol, the owner, as well as Coastal Joe are wonderful to work with during the booking process and checkin.

Girls getaway

June 2022
, Crossville, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our second year staying at Gone Shellin on our annual girls beach trip. We have stayed at numerous places on the Cape and Gone Shellin is by far our favorite due to great price and location. Carol, the owner, as well as Coastal Joe are wonderful to work with during the booking process and checkin.

Great Stay!

January 2022
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Cute, clean, and conveniently located. Would stay here again.

Home away from home

October 2021
, Florence, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Always wonderful !! We ae repeat renter's going on 5 years. Coastal Joe & owner Carol are great.

Manager's Response

We look forward to your next visit!

Peaceful

October 2021
, La Grange, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved the location of condo. Easy access to beach and it was never crowded. Condo was perfect size for our family. Had all the amenities we needed. The Cape was very laid back just what we wanted.

Manager's Response

October is a great time to visit because the weather is gorgeous! We're so happy that you enjoyed Gone Shellin' as much as we do!

Great location!

October 2021
, United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

Nice duplex, perfect for a couple & their dog for a week. Very short walk to beach. Clean on arrival. Would recommend.

Just what we needed

August 2021
, Bloomingdale, IL United States

Overall
5

I wish we would've done the drive to get there from the airport during the day, as the scenery is beautiful. We had a one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay at Gone Shellin' and I am so glad we did. The home is comfortable and spacious. The kitchen is well-equipped with supplies and appliances. Going to Florida during August has its drawbacks, like the heat, but with the property being so close to the beach, you have a quick reprieve. The furniture and beds were comfortable and the view from the balcony is beautiful. Also, Coastal Joe was a pleasure to deal with, when necessary (and my wife loved Tom, the cat). When possible, we will DEFINITELY come back and we'd recommend this place to anyone (but only if they ask because then there might be availability for us). Thanks for a great stay!

Great Vacation Spot

June 2021
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Very nice area. Beach was very nice and walked right to it with pirvate access. Visited so many surrounding areas with lots to do. The property had all we neeeded and woeked out well. Thanks!

Home away from home

May 2021
, Florence, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great place to stay!!! We are repeat visitor's. Love the location !

Manager's Response

We're so thankful for you!

Gone Shellin

March 2021
, Newnan, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Gone Shellin has a good location with only a few steps to the boardwalk. The rental was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The porch has a decent view of the gulf between the two houses in front of it. This rental is pet friendly, but the porch does not have a puppy gate, which would have been more convenient. We would definitely rent again because of the close location to the beach. We were quite pleased with this vacation rental.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the great review! We will definitely look in to getting a puppy gate for the deck.

Gone Shellin

March 2021
, Newnan, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Gone Shellin has a good location with only a few steps to the boardwalk. The rental was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The porch has a decent view of the gulf between the two houses in front of it. This rental is pet friendly, but the porch does not have a puppy gate, which would have been more convenient. We would definitely rent again because of the close location to the beach. We were quite pleased with this vacation rental.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the great review! We will definitely look in to getting a puppy gate for the deck.

Love Gone Shellin"

February 2021
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This year was my (seventh??) stay at Gone Shellin'. Beautiful and comfortable with a great location.

My CSB Home

November 2020
, Los Alamos, NM USA

Overall
5

It seems that each time I come to CSB, I stay just a bit longer... This time, I was "sheltering" from Nov until mid Feb at Gone Shellin' - my CSB home-away-from-home. As usual, the unit was cozy and comfortable. What more can I say than to point out that this is my 7th (?) time to stay here in my 10 yrs of wintering in CSB!

Manager's Response

We look forward to seeing you every year! The best compliment that we can receive is repeat guests.

Home away from home

October 2020
, Florence, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great place to stay. Our next visit will be our 4th . Love the location. Can't wait to visit again !!

Manager's Response

It's always a pleasure to have you stay with us!

Gone Shellin’...Can’t wait to go back!!!!

October 2020
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Definitely would stay here again,so clean,very comfortable & well stocked. We like to stay front row but hard to find an affordable house for two on the sand. Gone Shellin’ is Perfect ! We sat on our deck and watched the waves When on the beach if you need to run back to the house , it is right there. Nice boardwalk right in front of the house.

Mental Health Break

September 2020
, Powder Springs, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
3

We had a WONDERFUL time in Cape San Blas. Gone Shellin is a basic, simple little spot, without any frills, but it was perfect for our weekend getaway. We were so glad to have a place near the beach to take our new puppy to the beach with us. The beds were comfortable and the space was great for kicking back and relaxing.

The only complaints we had were that there was no broom, but maintenance dropped one by the next day. And, though there were plates and utensils and glass ware, there were no wine glasses. They might want to consider keeping some simple wine glasses in the cabinet since folks like to drink wine on vacation!

Overall, we loved it!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your great review! The owner actually asked what we needed to replenish, and we have the wine glasses covered. Come back and see us!

Noisy Crowded Location

August 2020
, Lexingotn, KY United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
1
Cleanliness
3
Location
2
Property condition
3

Very loud neighbors. With very thin divider of our decks. Lots of people in a small area. If you vacay at the Cape for peace and quiet, this is not the place to rent.

Manager's Response

Wow, this is the first we've ever heard about about this community being noisy! The other unit is a rental as well, so unfortunately it sounds like you just encountered a rude group of renters. I really wish you would have called so we could have contacted the owner of that particular home. This is what we're here for. I am, however curious as to why the service from Rental Manger was rated as 1 star when we never heard from you all while you were here. Please give us a call, or send an email so we know what we could have done to make this a more enjoyable experience.

Noisy Crowded Location

August 2020
, Lexington, KY United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
1
Cleanliness
3
Location
2
Property condition
3

Very loud neighbors. With very thin divider of our decks. Lots of people in a small area. If you vacay at the Cape for peace and quiet, this is not the place to rent.

Manager's Response

Wow, this is the first we've ever heard about about this community being noisy! The other unit is a rental as well, so unfortunately it sounds like you just encountered a rude group of renters. I really wish you would have called so we could have contacted the owner of that particular home. This is what we're here for. I am, however curious as to why the service from Rental Manger was rated as 1 star when we never heard from you all while you were here. Please give us a call, or send an email so we know what we could have done to make this a more enjoyable experience.

Home away from home

June 2020
, Florence, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very nice house !! close to the beach. Coastal Joe (Mary) are great and very helpful during these trying times. we've already booked our fall trip ! This will be our third stay at Gone Shellin.

Manager's Response

Thank you for showing us some love! I'm so happy that we were able to make your vacation a relaxing, and stress free one. We'll see you in October!

Gould Vacation

March 2020
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

so peaceful, beautiful and epic

Gone Shellin

February 2020
, Tellico Plains, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Everything & Anything in the kitchen.
Loved the seaside/shell theme through the condo. A good view of the ocean between 2 houses. Our kids enjoyed their walks on the beach which was 2 minutes away. Talked to lots of people in the area..everyone very friendly. We biked the trail up & down the peninsula. We will return.

Manager's Response

We'll be here when you're ready!

An Excellent Property

January 2020
, Woodlawn, ON Canada

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A wonderful stay in January, 2020, property is in excellent condition in a quiet location steps from a lovely beach.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Gone Shellin'. Let us know when you're ready to come back.

love cape san bras

November 2019
, St Augustine, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

We enjoyed our week, the view is very good fo second row. Gone Shellin is a bit cluttered for our taste, but is very well positioned on the cape. The actual shelling seems to be finally recovering from Deepwater Horizon disaster, and the beach renourishment worked.

Gone Shellin

October 2019
, Hiram, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Loved the location and the house had all the essentials necessary for a great week!!!

Manager's Response

Please keep us in mind the next time your vacation plans bring you back to our area!

Hidden jem !!

October 2019
, Florence, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great vacation, nice house has everything you can think of ! Home away from home.

Perfect ********

October 2019
, Silver Creek, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This hidden little gem was perfect for our small family, and pets. Close to everything you need too.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the great review! We'll be here when you're ready for that next trip!

Nice place

May 2019
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Quaint, clean, quiet and close to the beach

Gone Shellin

May 2019
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is a wonderful place...nothing but good to say. House is wonderfully decorated and stocked with all you need. Walk from the house to the water was less than one minute. We would love to stay there again.

Manager's Response

We would love to have you back with us!

Gne Shellin'

May 2019
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with 2 dogs.

Manager's Response

We hope to see you back next year!!

Recovery In Process

March 2019
, St Augustine, FL United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Gone Shellin was in good shape, post Michael, we enjoyed the stay, the beach is in great shape. A few details still need attention, but nothing major is wrong. We left a corkscrew, it needed one. Still could use a church key. Small stuff!

Manager's Response

Thank you for visiting, and taking such great care of Gone Shellin'! We truly appreciate your support, and hope you'll come back and see us!

Last Minute March Stay

March 2019
, Green Bay, WI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Perfect for my husband and 2 dogs. There was a long term rental next store 'Gone Fishn' and a nice Weim named Bella made friends with my viszlas. We needed a last minute stay for a few days and this worked perfectly. Great beach location, we watched the sunset every night.

Manager's Response

We're so happy we were able to make your last minute trip an enjoyable one! Come back and see us!

Always a pleasure to stay at Gone Shellin'

January 2019
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

GS is in excellent shape and has some great renovations thanks to Hurricane Micheal. Beach access, sunsets, and lovely neighbors make it all the better. Please note that the cape still has issues with utilities and cable at various points, but things are generally stable.

Manager's Response

We look forward to seeing you, Cisco, and Tater again next year!

Great Relaxing Week

June 2018
, Nashville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a great time and the property is clean and in average shape for an older beach home. Location is wonderful and the property management company was friendly, professional and very helpful.

Great Relaxing Week

June 2018
, Nashville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a great time and the property is clean and in average shape for an older beach home. Location is wonderful and the property management company was friendly, professional and very helpful.

Beautiful views, steps to the beach

May 2018
, United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Beautiful home, steps from the beach. Fully furnished, kitchen had at least 2 sets of everything. We made full use of all of the beach chairs, cooler and umbrella provided. Outdoor shower was so nice, we were able to rinse off all sand before entering the house. Location was the best thing!!! Steps from the beach, a short walk to the best fresh seafood, ice cream and market. They had everything that we needed. Very private and quiet.

Beautiful views, steps to the beach

May 2018
, Chattanooga, TN United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Beautiful home, steps from the beach. Fully furnished, kitchen had at least 2 sets of everything. We made full use of all of the beach chairs, cooler and umbrella provided. Outdoor shower was so nice, we were able to rinse off all sand before entering the house. Location was the best thing!!! Steps from the beach, a short walk to the best fresh seafood, ice cream and market. They had everything that we needed. Very private and quiet.

Great agent, Average place

March 2018
, St Augustine, FL United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
2

We go to CSB each year, love the place. Gone Shellin is average, a bit worn down, lights for bedtime reading not good. Coastal Joe is a very good rental agency, by far the best on the Cape.

2017 Beach Vacation

August 2017
, Marietta , SC United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
3
Property condition
2

Had a great week.. beautiful weather!

Great time

July 2017
, Fairhope, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Just had a great week at "Gone Shellin". Our experience with the property and the rental company was very good! Easiest check in and out I have EVER experienced. Location was perfect for our family, we love the bay and all it offers and beach access is wonderful! Parking very adequate!we would definitely consider the property again!

Restful Retreat

May 2017
, Hixson, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Gone Shellin' was a perfect place to stay. Great access to the beach and they even provide the chairs, umbrella's, toys, etc. The owner's happened to be staying in the adjoining duplex and what nice, helpful people! Celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and couldn't have picked a better spot.

A Paradise.........

January 2017
, Zionsville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
1
Property condition
3

This has been our 5th time to Cape San Blas and it never grows weary. Gone Shellin is perfect for us. We play games on the deck and having a washer/dryer is always a plus:) We wish it would be a bit cleaner but that is something we can live with. I would recommend Gone Shellin to friends but be sure I did not recommend it a time we were not needing it:)

Will not return

November 2016
, Atlanta, GA United States

Overall
1
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
3
Location
3
Property condition
3

We checked in Monday morning, 11/7/16 and the WIFI wasn't working. Called the rental company and they came out quickly and fixed it. After that, however, the TV went out. We just couldn't bother with another service call and made due w/o TV.

EARLY Wednesday morning an 18 wheeler showed up next to our deck and unloaded stacks of wood. Workmen were talking loudly on their phone and needless to say, we woke up. Most of the following two days we were treated to the sounds of drilling, sawing, and hammering, while an outdoor shower was constructed in the other unit of the duplex.

When I complained about the noise the owner offered me an additional night or 10% off for another visit next year. Well, the extra night didn't fit into our schedule (we are not retired) and 10% next year wasn't "substantial" as the owner claimed. We literally could not relax at this property for the majority of three days. We I requested a partial refund the owner first accused me of "sneaking" my dog onto the property (I had paid a deposit for my dog months prior) and then accused me of trying to "scam" a vacation from her.Wow!

In the end she refunded my $100 dog fee out of embarrassment for accusing me of sneaking my dog, but I'll never stay at this property again.

Manager's Response

We truly do apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced. Unfortunately, the construction was being done on the other side of the unit and they did not let us know that they had planned to install the outside shower. The other unit is owned and operated by another individual and was completely out of our control. The pet fee was not added until after the initial deposit was paid and the owner was not aware that the charge had already been paid through us. We believe the owner was more than reasonable in her offer, simply because it was out of her hands and had nothing to do with the service that she provided.

Gone Shellin Review

July 2016
, Lilburn, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

It was great, the house was comfy with that feel like home feeling. We did have a toddler so the port a crib was great, but the stairs made us nervous, I did have our baby gate that I used. But maybe also having one on the house outside on the deck would be awesome as well. The TV was probably the only real issue, the picture quality is poor, maybe a new TV is in order. Otherwise we just loved this place.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the feedback. We will definitely let the owner know about your suggestions regarding the baby gate and the TV.

Very Nice!

July 2016
, Murray, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of Cape San Blas. The home is very comfortable with modern amenities. The beach is a short walk across the parking area and has beautiful white sand. One problem was the patio door would not lock, which I reported. I do believe we will be coming back, VERY NICE!

Great

July 2016
, Piedmont, AL United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
3
Property condition
4

Had to sweep the floor. The bed room up stairs didn't have a tv. We could see the ocean but it wasn't beach front.

Manager's Response

This home is advertised as 1st tier which means it sits one row back from the gulf front homes. However, it is still very close to the beach as most homes on the Cape are.

Great as last stay. Nothing changed except for the great k.

May 2016
, Jacksonville, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

We had a wonderful time. The house stayed exactly the same except for the new kitchen. Too many clocks in the house. 3 in the MBR, 2 in the LR, and coasters just everywhere. Need to downside in nick nacks for an open table!

Gone Shellin' Needs Some Work

April 2016
, Lilburn, GA United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
2
Property condition
2

I mentioned a couple of these items when we checked out, but given this opportunity, I'll offer more. The dishwasher was awful -- it would not clean the dishes, and required multiple washes. The TV was one of the worst I've ever seen, with no apparent green or yellow showing up on the screen. The remote required a magician to figure out how to make it work. The Internet was weak and the signal often disappeared completely. A repairman showed up without warning one morning and said he had been sent by the owner to fix the refrigerator, which was leaking. Some warning would have been nice.

In summary, we're been visiting CSB for years and have stayed in multiple properties. This was not one of the strongest, yet the rates would have suggested it was. It needs some work to get to the caliber that we expect.

Our home away from home!

February 2016
, Zionsville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5

We just completed our 3rd stay at Coastal Joes and it is always a joy for us to stay there:) Next year we are brining along a knife sharpener...The view is wonderful even tho it is not directly on the water. I would definitely recommend Coastal Joes to a friend but not while we are there. Our winters belong in Cape San Blas while staying in Coastal Joes:)

Gone Shellin' Redoux

December 2015
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Another great stay at Gone Shellin'. The property offers all you need for a relaxing, enjoyable visit to the North Cape. Love the kitchen and guest room upgrades and looking forward to next year.

Great Location!

October 2015
, Louisville, KY United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

Coastal Joe is very easy to work with. This house is a great size and we really liked the layout and location. It is a pet friendly rental and when we stepped in for the first time there was still dog hair from the previous stay. The floors were sticky and the windows and blinds needed some cleaning. Everything else was clean.

The house has a nice selection of utensils and cooking ware. The kitchen has been updated, but the range is not level, but it didn't interfere with the stay.

We would stay here again.

Gone Shellin

September 2015
, Gainesville, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

It was great as always, love the new upgrades and the beach was wonderful. Its great to seen the updates as we have been staying there for a few years. If i had any suggestions it would be to have a screen back porch like the neighbor and fix the upstairs bed, it is really rough on our backs with the way it sinks in the center, however it is our favorite place to stay our our dogs love it too!!!

Gone Shellin

July 2015
, Byron, GA United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
2
Location
3
Property condition
3

I was not impressed. We had to clean the place when we arrived. The beds were horrible. I did love the set up with bedrooms being on separate floors. Location was not bad either but would prefer beach front. We did have the kitchen utensils but I had to go purchase dishwasher cleaner along with trash bags. I have never stayed at a place that did not provide trash bags. The TV's were ram by internet and every time we tried to use wifi, the TV's were go off and I was constantly resetting the modem.

Fabulous !

July 2015
, Rogers, AR United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Clean, great location, easy to rent, well stocked, easy beach access

Fun in the Sun!

May 2015
, Fishers, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love staying on the Cape; this was our 1st year staying in Gone Shellin. It exceeded our expectations, very clean well-kept rental that is just perfectly located between The Trading Post and the gas station. We love walking the beach and going to the few stores on the cape for donuts and ice cream. Gone Shellin is just steps from the beach and we really enjoyed spending hours with our kiddos playing in the sand, walking the beach and enjoying the waves. We will definitely be back to stay again next year!

Fun in the Sun!

May 2015
, Fishers, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love staying on the Cape; this was our 1st year staying in Gone Shellin. It exceeded our expectations, very clean well-kept rental that is just perfectly located between The Trading Post and the gas station. We love walking the beach and going to the few stores on the cape for donuts and ice cream. Gone Shellin is just steps from the beach and we really enjoyed spending hours with our kiddos playing in the sand, walking the beach and enjoying the waves. We will definitely be back to stay again next year!

Beautiful clean home with ocean view.

April 2015
, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
4

We rented Gone Shellin because our friends (2 other couples) were staying at Gone Catchin. The home was very clean, nicely decorated, comfortable beds and well stocked with kitchen appliances & cookware. This is the first time (out of 4 rentals) we have used a rental agency. We've always rented directly from the owner. Owner rentals tend to do more in the way of i ncidentals; I.e. trash bags (we had 1 small 1), toilet paper (1 roll in each bathroom), dish liquid (large bottle with about 2 squirts in it) bath soap (1 small bar). They did have dish washing liquid and clothes soap. They also only left 4 small, thin towels for 4 adults staying 7 nights but that was immediately remedied when I called Coastal Joe's. The other side of the duplex was screened in so we stayed on that side. There were too many "no see um's" to stay outside on their deck. If owners want to increase rental activity it might be a good idea to have deck access to the other side. People desiring to rent for family get togethers would find this added feature beneficial.
This home does sit one row of houses off the beach but has a beautiful view of the water. However, the houses do hide the sunset. You'll need to walk down the boardwalk to view the sunset.

Another wonderful week in the Cape!

April 2015
, Oshkosh, WI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Perfect house for our family of four! Loved every minute of our stay!

Our home away from home!

February 2015
, Zionsville, IN United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

Gone Shellin is such a delight for my husband and me. We have already reserved it for next year! The owner is remodeling the kitchen with all new everything. The only suggestion is a good thorough cleaning is much needed......

Very comfortable but needs some elbow grease.

January 2015
, Zionsville, IN United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
3

This is our 2nd year coming to Gone Shellin and on the whole we thoroughly enjoy it. However, it does need a very THOROUGH cleaning. The property management is very prompt in meeting our needs when something is broken.

Always a pleasure...

November 2014
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

to stay at Gone Shellin'! This quiet time between Thankgiving and Christmas is such a great time to relax, too.

Wonderful, relaxing month at a beautiful beach

November 2014
, Halifax, Nova Scotia United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Beach was fabulous, long, beautiful and very scarcely populated. Seeing 20 people was a crowd. Gone shelling was a lovely beach house, my only comment has to do with not having a kettle but having approximately 12 skillets. Too many skillets and not enough cupboard space. A minor problem easily rectified.

Very Relaxing Stay

July 2014
, Canton, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The duplex was well kept and nicely furnished for a great week at the beach. Being older, it was nice to have a limited amount of stairs with only a two story. The view, although one row back, was still very nice and the beach access was great. Quick access to groceries, fishing gear and a sea food restaurant.

Gone Shellin.....Home away from home!

June 2014
, Cedar Town, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a wonderful time as always. We love staying on the cape every year and find all the locals friendly and helpful. The house was very accomidating and had everything we could have needed for your stay. We are already looking foward to next year.

Enjoyed our stay

April 2014
, Tryon, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3

Overall a great stay! Linens were adequate but not what I would consider nice. Needs some improvements to wall art in living room. Cheap is the only word I can think of to describe. No plastic containers with lids in kitchen. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my stay and would come again.

Wonderful vacation

April 2014
, Greenville, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

What a great vacation! We will be back next year:)

Terry&Kathy

March 2014
, Cheboygan, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Really enjoyed our stay

Absolutely wonderful1

February 2014
, Zionsville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

Cape San Blas is truly a paradise! We are so fortunate to have found it 3 years ago and Gone Shellin was the most convenient of our yearly rentals. It had EVERYTHING we needed and was so very close to the beach. We are gong back for 2 months next year:):)

Staying at Gone Shellin'

December 2013
, Gulf Breeze, Florida United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
3

It's a great location & convenient to the beach. We enjoyed the beach access & our little dog was thrilled to run & play.

Another relaxing vacation

November 2013
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was my second stay at Gone Shellin'. My dog and I had a wonderful time at the beach and wandering the area around the cape. Just can't see how you can ask for a nicer rental unit, location, or management company.

Very nice, close to beach

September 2013
, Jefferson, GA United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house much prettier than pictures indicate and the grounds are very pretty and well kept. The kitchen is well equipped with nice cookware, plenty of dishes and flatware. It easily accomodates 4 with bedrooms on separate floors for privacy. We were pretty comfortable with 5 adults. Lots of seating outside and there is a constant cool breeze in the carport underneath. This is about as close as you can get to gulf front without the extra cost. About a half a minute stroll to the beach and a very short walk to the community dock on the bay for fishing. The owners are very pleasant to work with. Excellent value and location.

RELAXATION!

August 2013
, Loves Park, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

WOW! What a GREAT location! If you are looking for a nice home away from home this is it. This home is not beach front but is conveniently located close to the beach and with a beach view. One of the things we appreciated is that we didn't have people passing by to get to the boardwalk! We thank Coastal Joe and the homeowners for the opportunity to rent this great place! Booking for next year!!

Rainey Days in Cape San Blas

July 2013
, Gainesville, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
4

Though no fault of the owners, we had torrential rains and high gusty winds 5 of the 7 days we were there. A woman across from us was bitten by a rattlesnake on day 6 of our stay. This made for an interesting, relaxing stay.

CHARMING HOME WITH MAY "EYE" EXPERIENCES

June 2013
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

The home was very charming. Fully equipped w/all needed items. Bathrooms very pretty and very clean. Porch was very relaxing. One of our beach chairs broke and lucky for us there was one in the carport room. Also floats! We would visit Gone Shellin again. There was not one negative for the home as the web site was extensive. Thank you all for a super week.

Gone Shellin

April 2013
, Douglasville, Ga United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

As advertised. Short walk to beach We had a great time. Thanks.

McGinnis vacation

March 2013
, Bonner Springs, KS United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A very quiet and wonderful place to stay. We will be coming back next year!!!

Gone Shellin'

February 2013
, Lr. Sackville, Nova Scotia United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3

The house was in need of repairs. The inside was adequate, but in need of some extra cleaning, especially in the bathrooms. It was the only house , in the 6 years we have rented in Fla., that didn't supply even the basics needed to keep the house clean. No laundry soap, no DW soap, no dish cloths, no cleaners of any kind, only one garbage bag in the house, etc.The threshold between the LR & the Bathroom was falling off & we tripped on it a few times. The exterior of the house needs a lot of TLC. Some of the railings on the deck are falling off, the yard is full of thorny plants & not landscaped at all.Although it was in a perfect location, I wouldn't rent it again unless it had some up dates. Sorry

Manager's Response

Thank you for feedback! We will definitely take your suggestions into consideration. Did you not read your pre-arrival packet? We email this to you as soon as the final payment is paid so that there would be no surprises. This informs you of everything that we do provide including all of the beds being made up for you which I know is a treat after traveling for so long. I wish that you would have contacted us during your stay so that we could have addressed the issues that you have mentioned here. Unfortunately it is very difficult to take care of these things after the fact, but we will definitely look into the maintenance items that you mentioned. Our goal is to have your stay be enjoyable! Most of the yards around here are not landscaped as this vegetation does not survive very well in the sand and beach conditions. Thank you again for your feedback!!

Still depressed

January 2013
, Powhatan, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time and are still sad to be home! We loved our stay and found everything as promised. The staff was a joy. Thank you to all at Costal Joe.

Fledgling Snowbird

October 2012
, Los Alamos, NM United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Gone Shellin' is very casual and comfortable. Just what I was looking for! The owner and the folks at CJ were over-the-top helpful. Hope to return next year.

Easygoing!

September 2012
, Richmond, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

The only negative of this house was that you couldn't see the beach from the deck, but the beach was only 100 steps away (literally across the driveway and down a walkway through the dunes) so that didn't matter much! The furniture and amenities were perfect. They were well taken care of, but also well used, so it didn't feel like we were in a place where we couldn't relax!

Beach Trip to babysit granddaughters

August 2012
, Huntsville, AL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We enjoyed our stay at Gone Shellin'. Our Son and his family had the other side of the duplex for the week. We enjoyed the fresh seafood available in the area. The beach was an easy walk from the condo. It was fun to watch our 2 yr old granddaughter play in the sand and water. We really enjoyed sitting on the beach in the evenings too. We are already talking about making another trip to Cape San Blas.

Heaven on Earth

August 2012
, Sagamore Hills, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

Very relaxing

Gone Shelln'

June 2012
, Manchester, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

Overall our experience was fantastic. The prperty was in a great location and access to the beach was very simple. The beach chairs and kids toys was fabulous as were the few fishing lures and baits left over from others. The amenities inside the house were good. Needed a pan to BBQ fish and shrimp. But we got by. Also needed a bottle opener for some refreshments on the beach. Not a big deal, but the yard was not that desierable, unkept with long grass (weeds). The house was generally clean. There was old chips sitting on top of the frig and the roll away bed in the couch had sand in the sheets. Also there were piles of sand under furniture throughout the house. I can understand it is hard to clean all properties thoroughly every week. We also did not recieve was cloths for the kitchen, I know I should of called the management company but we got by. Anyway, thanks for a great stay and would consider staying again at the same house or another from Coastal Joe Vacations. I hope y'all made it through Debby. I feel for everyone there especially those who have rentals for the week. Take care and be safe.

Manager's Response

This home does not have a yard. Unfortunately we can not control homes yards surrounding Gone Shellin'. Thanks for the kind words. We lucked out with Debby and just got a ton of rain!

Great value, great location to be considered 1st tier.

June 2012
, KNOXVILLE, TN - Tennessee United States

Overall
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Coastal Joe has always been great to rent from. Very helpful in finding the right property for you.

Great value, great location to be considered 1st tier.

June 2012
, Knoxville, TN United States

Overall
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Coastal Joe has always been great to rent from. Very helpful in finding the right property for you.

great

May 2012
, Hull, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

relaxing

Third visit to Gone Shellin

April 2012
, New Wilmington, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Once again we enjoyed our 2 week stay. The beach is so wonderfully dog friendly and people friendly too! It's also NOT crowded. Sunsets are amazing! It seemed on this visit that the property, while very comfortable, felt a little neglected in terms of jammed cupboards, lack of normal cleaning supplies, faulty TV remote, DVD player not working and a torn bedspread/comforter. On prior visits all was pristine!

First time second tier

March 2012
, Charlevoix, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
3
Property condition
5

We had a great time and very much appreciated the fact that we were able to get into the house earlier than 4:00. The management staff was very friendly and helpful. In the past we have always stayed in beach front houses and while this house was very nice and not much further of a walk, we missed being able to sit on the deck and have an unobstructed view. Other than that, it was perfect for our family. Thanks so much, I'm sure we'll be back.

Gone Shellin' Review from October 26th-28th

October 2011
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time at Gone Shellin'. It isn't a first row house and the view is blocked by houses in front but there is still a good view in between those houses.
The bed was very comfortable. Loved the furniture. It was very helpful to have wi-fi. We will definitely be staying again!

Gone Shellin

October 2011
, Thompsons Station, TN United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
3

It was a very beautiful setting. A very good deal for the price. The condo could use some general updating but was overall extremely nice. It would be nice to have had a few more staples provided like dishwasher soap, garbage bags, an extra bath towel. No one really wants to have to immediately find a grocery store and fill a big shopping list when they are on vacation. The rental management company was extremely prompt in getting the stove fixed when it went out.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your feedback. We will definitely take these comments into consideration. Please remember to read the Pre-arrival Packet prior to your arrival advising you of all that we provide in the home and what to bring with you. We clearly state that we do not provide dishwasher soap or extra garbage bags. The house sleeps 6 so there were enough linens for 6 people which should have provided a few extra for you. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you back on Cape San Blas!

Experience

October 2011
, Pensacola, FL United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
3
Location
3
Property condition
3

My rental was fine...This is the second time we had to wait, past check in time, for a Coastal Joe Vacation's managed property to be ready for check in. Also, it seams strange that my registraion info. would not be in the system since I was in one of your managed properties less than a year earlier.

Manager's Response

All of our rental properties were ready for our check-in. Did you perhaps arrive early? All of your information was in our reservation system or else we couldn't have made a reservation for you. Perhaps you mean that your credit card information was no longer in our system for security purposes?

Little things mean a lot

September 2011
, Atlanta, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

several garbage bags,pouches of cascade and a roll of paper towels are items that the typical renter doesn't bring with their luggage.The bags and cascade are items that you must buy in larger quanties than a weeks supply.What do you do with them at weeks end?

Manager's Response

It is stated in our Pre-Arrival package what is provided in the home and things we suggest you pack and bring with you. PLEASE read your Pre-Arrival packet prior to your departure. It really will help.

great time

August 2011
, Dawsonville, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

It would be nice to have an umbrella for the deck with the afternoon sun

July 2011
, Mountain Juliet, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

July 2011
, Gaffrey, SC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

June 2011
, Cleveland, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A Doggone good time!

June 2011
, Chicago, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Take two middle-aged nuns, add their mothers and stir in a dog and you have the makings of a great vacation. Put all of it together in Gone Shellin' and you have the perfect setting for a wonderful memory-making week at the beach. Kudos to the Coastal Joe folks for their kindnesses and to Carol, the owner, who is so very hospitable.

Great Place At Cape San Blas

June 2011
, Grady, AR United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We recently stayed at Gone Shellin' and had a fabulous time. The unit was exactly as advertised and spotlessly clean when we arrived. The kitchen is well stocked with all needed items and the beds were great. Its located steps from the beach with a private walk over. The beach was never crowded and the water was great. If you are looking for a small unit with everything you need this is it. We are already planning our return trip.

May 2011
, Louisville, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was everything it was presented to be. Very comfortable, clean and pleasantly decorated. The only problem we experienced was that the lower bedroom was very cold in contrast to the upstairs. It would be good if the vent in that room could be closed if desired. Otherwise, our stay there was perfect. We enjoyed every minute.

Back for the third year...

May 2011
, Carmel, Indiana United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

...and brought our dear friends, Conner and Connie. They loved the place and the visit was perfect; weather and all! One teensy glitch was we didn't bring enough chairs, umbrellas, the storage unit underneath the place that had those items used to be accessible with the house key in the past but was not this time; no big deal, but otherwise a wonderful return trip to Gone Shellin'. Thank you for all you do.

April 2011
, New Wilmington, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful stay. It's a very comfortable home and very welcoming.

April 2011
, Waycata, MN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

Late check-in: We got the folder fine and the rental co. did a great job. Only suggestion I would have is to not use REEF street as reference point. We got in late and missed the turn at least 3 times. The letters on "REEF" are not reflective so do not show up in headlights. There's a big sign that references the homes on the street. I think it's something like "Silent Sands", (my memory is failing me.) It is a very big sign and would be a better reference than REEF street. NOTE: I just saw that my name is shown as being from WayCata, MN. It should be WayZata, MN.

Thanks again for a lovely stay.

April 2011
, Marietta, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

March 2011
, Cedar Rapids, Iowa United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
3
Property condition
3

Gone Shellin a wonderful place to experience Cape San Blas

August 2010
, Acworth, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

The layout of the house is fantastic for two couples or a family. The house is so cute and the owners very easy to work with. We took our dachshund, Lola and she loved the house and beach equally. Loved having the gas grill too! Will stay here again. Thanks.

No Oil.

July 2010
, Gulf Breeeze, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5

Having lived in the panhandle of Florida all of my life has been amazing. We have spent many years vacationing in CSB. The beaches are not as pretty as the beaches east of the Cape, but there was no oil from the BP spill. The well was capped while we were in CSB. We like CSB because of the closeness to the "Scalloping Patch". We hope to be able to afford the ever increasing rates. When we stayed the first year in a rental, the cost was $350 for a 4 BR 3 Bath house. Now it is about $1300 for a 2 BR 2 bathroom duplex. We watched the rates soar by $100 per year for many years.

Great house & location!

June 2010
, Valley Park, MO United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Gone Shellin' is just steps from a beautiful beach, house is great & Coastal Joe's was very helpful with rental process. Hope to come back soon!

June 2010
, El Paso, TX United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
4

Fish Tales

May 2010
, Jasper, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
3
Property condition
4

Cabin was very clean and well-equipped. Couch and loveseat were both pretty "sat out" and could be replaced. We thought this property was right on the beach, but it was one tier back. However, very close to beach entrance and we had a tiny view of the ocean from the deck. We went fishing one day in the Bay with Captain Pete White--just and awesome experience. Caught our limit of seat trout and then caught huge red fish. We love the Cape and have been there many, many times. It never disappoints.

A good first visit to the Cape

May 2010
, Douglasville, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
3
Property condition
3

April 2010
, New Wilmington, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We appreciated the organization and communication with Coastal Joe. It was a great week and we are hoping to make the trip again but for 2 weeks next time.

Wonderful Thanksgiving at the Cape

November 2009
, Marietta, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Gone Shellin' was a great little rental. It was very clean and decorated in wonderful tropical colors and had all the right touches. We had wonderful fires on the beach and meet some really great people. Thank you for the experience.

Gone Shellin'

September 2009
, Woodstock, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
3
Property condition
3

good and bad points-
good: fabulous wide, dog friendly beach
quiet area, good floor plan, wifi, fair price
bad: owner misrepresented the proximity of the home to the beach - we thought we would be right on the water, this was not the case. there was a row of houses between us and the beach. living room furniture was not comfortable, ice maker not working
We are easy-going people and had a nice visit anyway

The unit is comfortable and furnished nicely.

July 2009
, Gulf Breeeze, FL United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3

We had a great time in Cape San Blas.
There were a couple of problems with this unit.
There was a problem with the hot water in the kitchen. We had to get hot water from the bathroom to do the dishes. We did not do a lot of cooking so this wasn't a big issue.
The water faucet outside would not turn off. There was a hose with a sprayer on the end that kept the water from running all the time.
The air conditioner leaked at times (usually late in the afternoon). We kept a trash can under the leak and poured it out as needed. There were only three adults staying in the unit and we did not keep the doors open and there was not much traffic in and out.
The unit is comfortable and furnished nicely. There is a lot of clutter of cute beachy things on the dressers, tables, stove, and counters. There are a lot of dishes also. We removed a Bamboo(?) rug from under the coffee (cocktail) table and placed it in the hot water closet. It was torn and my husband and I tripped over it several times. We were afraid we would eventually trip and fall so that is the reason we picked it up. We did not replace it when we left for the safety of the next guest (hope you don't mind). I did leave a note for the cleaning people and the person that comes in to check for missing items at to the location of the rug.
I visited the rental office to secure Gone Shellin' for next year. The agent was on the phone for a long time with another client so I was unable to do so and report these problems. When I went to check out she was busy again so I just left. I was ready to head home after an exciting week of scalloping.
Hope to see you again next year.

June 2009
, Russellville, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

I love this place is so beautiful.

June 2009
, Chicago, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

;-)

Gone Shellin

June 2009
, Holiday, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

May 2009
, Atlanta, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

April 2009
, Duluth, GA United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
2

The beds were extremely uncomfortable! And the living room furniture is not comfortable. I know those things can be changed by the owner and I think the owner would have a really great place if they would invest in new mattresses and pillows and some lounge friendly furniture. The location and everything else was fine.

March 2009
, Rhineland, MO United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Everything was great! Beautiful beach!

January 2009
, Ashland, WI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We really appreciate the upgrades that were done to this unit. We're resereving it again for next winter.

great vacation quarters

October 2008
, Maryville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

October 2008
, Springfield, MS United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4

I sent this once and my address is Springfield MO. Thank you.

Best vacation ever!

June 2008
, Lake St Louis, MO United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved the house! Everything we could possibly need was available for our use, although you might consider a new gas grill, as the one provided doesn't work very well. Other than that, the house is nicely decorated, well equipped, roomy enough for seven and close enough to the beach to be convenient. It was the best vacation we've had in over ten years and will be definitely be back! Thanks so much for the great time!

Lovely Location

May 2008
, Port St Joe, FL United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3

The location was ideal -- truly 100 steps from the beach! You can watch the water from the deck in the early morning and be on the beach in a few steps. The owners provide beach chairs and water toys and umbrellas and things of that nature, as well as a stereo and DVD player for rainy days and evenings. We love the location and the area and hope to move to the town in the next year or so. However, the furniture in the house was a bit uncomfortable. That was our only complaint. We would certainly recommend Coastal Joe's to anyone.

Happy at "Gone Shellin!"

April 2008
, Waleska, GA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

My husband and I were extremely pleased with our experience at "Gone Shellin" and will be back next year. We have been visiting the Cape for seven years and this first time experience with this property and management was the best of all. The ownners had a very nice note on the side of the refrigerator saying how proud they were of their home and hoped any guest would "treat her as they would their own home." That pride was evident in the furnishings, decorations, colors, and conveniences available to us. We appreciated and respected their place and will be loyal and dependable guests for hopefully years to come!

Perfect Vacation!

November 2007
, Cleveland, GA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4

This trip was our best ever and we will most certainly come back again. The unit was great and the beach was fantastic. we couldn't have ask for more. The only drawback was the mosquitoes so come prepared with repellant but other than that it was a dream vacation.

September 2007
, Alcoa, TN United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We travel to Cape San Blas yearly to fish in the wonderful bay. Gone Shellin' has the perfect spot to park our boat and truck. Even better, the beach is just out the door! We would definitely stay here again!