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 canoeingAbout pets:No pets allowed, service animals permitted.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.