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Historic Gideon’s Fish House, St. Andrews

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Panama City, FL
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Thomas Drive
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • St. Andrews State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Gideon’s Fish House, St. Andrews

Experience a piece of Florida history at Gideon's Fish House. Built in 1897 as a fish warehouse and converted to a residence in 1917, our historic home is a quiet, relaxing retreat among the oak- and magnolia-lined streets of St. Andrews. Walk or bike to shops, restaurants, breweries, and more. Enjoy paddle boarding and fishing in St. Andrews Bay - only 1 minute's walk - and take the quick 12 minute drive across the bridge to the World's Most Beautiful Beaches in Panama City Beach.

The Neighborhood

Explore all the Gulf Coast has to offer and make Gideon's Fish House your home base during your stay. Attend the Saturday farmers market or visit one of the many restaurants, breweries, and shops St. Andrews has to offer. Walk to St. Andrews Bay for paddle boarding, fishing, or sunset gazing. Launch your boat just down the road at Lake Hutchison or St. Andrews Marina for access to Shell Island and the Gulf of Mexico in minutes.

Getting Around

- St. Andrews Walking and Biking Trail Gideon's Fish House is featured on the St. Andrews Trail, a group of historic homes and commercial buildings throughout St. Andrews. A complete map is provided in your welcome binder.
- Taxis, shuttles, Uber and Lyft service Panama City and St. Andrews. We recommend a car rental for exploring this drivable city.
- Gideon's Fish House is 30 minutes from Panama City International Airport (ECP) - 15 minute drive to the beaches, hiking trails, boardwalks of St. Andrews State Park, where you can also catch a ferry to Shell Island
- 10 minutes to public access to the World's Most Beautiful Beaches - Right over the bridge from Panama City Beach attractions like ZooWorld, WonderWorks, and Ripley's Believe It or Not and countless bar, restaurant, and shopping options
- 15 minutes to Pier Park restaurants, movie theaters, shopping, and theme park attractions
- Centrally located for day trips to charming oyster town of Apalachicola, crystal clear swimming, snorkeling and diving waters of Morrison Springs, Vortex Springs, or Econfina River for kayaking and canoeing
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from St. Andrews Bay. You'll find features like a water park and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by car from Shipwreck Island Waterpark and 13 minutes from Thomas Drive
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Lily Thompson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 201722

Property is also known as

A quiet retreat in St. Andrews
A Historic Retreat in St. Andrews
Historic Gideon’s Fish House, St. Andrews Panama City
Historic Gideon’s Fish House, St. Andrews Private vacation home

Historic Gideon’s Fish House, St. Andrews Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

We loved the home and all the history that came with it. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

Beautiful selection of nautically-themed antiques in this well-preserved historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

This was a great place to stay! Beautiful home with history in a centrally located area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Back in Time

This home was so cute and historic. It has a lot of history. We enjoyed our stay. Wish we would have had more time to spend just at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P., 32305

Liked: Cleanliness

Change of Scenery

My mother, my best friend and our two little ones (1 year old and 2 month old) needed a change of scenery and this spot was wonderful. We enjoyed the house as it was a very relaxing space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lorrie l.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Andrew's Weekend

This is a lovely home in a great neighborhood. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super recomendada limpia,muy Bonita super comoda e anplia ideal para unas excelentes vacations 👌

Precio accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022