Tag: Port St. Joe

The days after a hurricane shape how smoothly your insurance claim goes. Here's how Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe rental owners can document damage, prevent further loss, understand hurricane deductibles, and keep claim timelines in view, plus a post-storm checklist.

A wind mitigation inspection documents the storm-resistant features of your Cape San Blas or Port St. Joe rental on the form insurers use for wind credits. Here's what the inspector checks, how it differs from a 4-point, and how to schedule it around guest bookings, plus a prep checklist.

Two Port St. Joe seafood stops belong on your Forgotten Coast itinerary. Uptown Raw Bar & Grill serves oysters, crab legs, and Low Country Boil in the heart of downtown, while Ralphie's Fish Camp brings casual waterfront dining to the marina on St. Joseph Bay. Here's what to know before you go.

Renting your Cape San Blas home to guests changes what your insurance needs to do. Here's what Gulf County owners should know about liability, lost rental income, wind, and flood coverage, plus a checklist to bring to your agent.

Looking for something to do in Port St. Joe beyond the beach? Bird & Goose Boutique, now at 232 Reid Avenue, offers women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, and locally themed apparel in the heart of downtown. Pair it with lunch, a walk down Reid Avenue, and an afternoon back on Cape San Blas for the perfect Forgotten Coast day.

Most Southeast families assume a Florida beach vacation means a long drive to Destin or Panama City Beach. But Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas are closer than you think — just two hours from Tallahassee, five from Atlanta, and within a single day's drive from Nashville, Birmingham, Mobile, and much of Kentucky. Here's exactly how close the Forgotten Coast really is.

Summer gets the attention, but October and November might be Florida's Gulf Coast best-kept secret. Warm Gulf water, quieter beaches, cooler days and some of the most spectacular sunsets of the year make Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, and Mexico Beach genuinely special during fall. Here's everything you need to plan your Forgotten Coast fall getaway.

Buying a short-term rental is more than purchasing a home and listing it online. From local regulations and realistic income projections to insurance requirements and property management, this guide covers everything investors need to know before making an offer on the Forgotten Coast.

That hotel-bed feeling guests can't stop talking about? It starts with the linens. From breathability and thread count myths to percale vs. sateen, this guide breaks down why premium linens are one of the most important investments a vacation rental owner can make — and why every Renting the Coast property delivers that five-star sleep experience from night one.

Golf carts are one of the best ways to get around Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, and Mexico Beach — but there are rules you need to know before hitting the road. This guide answers the most frequently asked questions about golf cart laws in Gulf County, Florida, so you can ride legally and confidently during your Forgotten Coast vacation.