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Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk.

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Beach/ocean view
Back of Sweet Shell-ter facing the Gulf of Mexico
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Popular LocationPort St. Joe Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoney Bayou3 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndian Pass Beach8 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)93 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Hideaway Room under the stairs

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

North Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Powder Room (2nd Floor)

Toilet

South Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk.

"Sweet Shell-Ter" is a 2018 custom built 2,400 square foot heated and cooled Gulf front home with 860 square feet of outside porch and deck areas located at Money Bayou, east of Cape San Blas. The 220 foot long boardwalk leads directly to the beach and is only steps from the Gulf, a wonderful convenience when walking to the beach. Sweet Shell-Ter is approximately 65 miles east of Panama City, 10 miles east of Port St. Joe and 17 miles west of Apalachicola, and is just off Highway 30-A in Gulf County.

You will love the experience, charm and peacefulness of what is known as "old Florida" along the Forgotten Coast. The beach and Gulf of Mexico are easy to access via the private boardwalk. Your beach vacation home consists of 3.5 bedrooms, 4 water closets, 2 indoor showers, one outdoor shower, and will accommodate up to 7 beach lovers. You have easy access to all three floors by either the 3 stop elevator or stairs.

The first floor level has 3 full size bedrooms, and the "Hideaway Room", a smaller sleeping space which is a perfect location for kids or adults that is hidden away under the stairs. The Hideaway Room has a twin size bed, flat screen TV, and two port windows. The North and South Bedrooms share an expanded Jack and Jill bathroom with their own water closets and a common tub and shower. Each of the three full size bedrooms have a ceiling fan, wall mounted flat screen TV, and queen bed. The Master Bedroom has its own private bathroom and a 30 foot by 12 foot screened porch that has comfortable outdoor seating and a lounging day bed. You can also gain entry to the screened porch from the South Bedroom. The screen porch allows direct access to the private 220 foot long beach boardwalk and a 10 foot X 10 foot deck for star gazing at night, sun bathing, or just relaxing while listening to the rolling surf. On the first floor you will also find a washer, dryer, and linen closet with additional linens and bath and beach towels.

The second floor is an open concept living area with a well equipped kitchen, 4 foot x 10 foot island, dining table for 8, open desk area, 65 inch flat screen wall mounted TV, Direct TV, Wi-Fi, dining area and half bath with a truly breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico. This floor also has a 30 foot by 12 foot covered porch that will captivate you when look directly to the south at the Gulf, or east in view of Indian Pass Beach and Saint Vincent National Wildlife Refuge and to the west in view of neighboring Cape San Blas. The top floor is the perfect open concept and great for family and friends to enjoy together!

The ground floor has under-house vehicle parking for 4 cars and an 11 foot clearance for your boat. There is also ample parking in the driveway, an outdoor shower and grill area.

You will enjoy the quiet neighborhood as Sweetwater Shores Drive is not a through street and there is relatively little traffic. The Money Bayou area is rumored to have been visited by pirates that buried treasure in the area that has eluded being found. So make sure to bring your Geiger Counter so you can treasure hunt during your vacation!

Also make sure to bring your fishing gear so you can surf fish from the beach! Please note that the shoreline saltwater fishing license is available to Florida residents only. Non-resident salt water anglers must purchase a regular non-resident saltwater fishing license. You may obtain a fishing license at any bait and tackle store or at the Gulf County Tax Collector's office located in Port St. Joe, 10 miles away. (Also, please note there are exterior security cameras at Sweet Shell-Ter. However, there are no security cameras located in the interior of the home. )

Property manager

Sheila Lanier
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
No events or parties.

Pets

No pets allowed
No dogs, cats or other pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on the premises.
Do not allow children to play in or use the elevator or be un-accompanied without a responsible adult. Strict max occupancy of 7, includes children.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: No events or parties.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is on the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Saint Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port St. Joe Beach and Money Bayou. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Port St. Joe Beach - 1 min walk
  • Money Bayou - 3 min walk
  • Indian Pass Beach - 8 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Beach - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Indian Pass Raw Bar - 2 min drive
  • Scallop Republic - 4 min drive
  • Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - 11 min drive
  • Skully's Low Country Boil - 11 min drive
  • Weber's Little Donut Shop - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Beach House with open concept and elevator and 220 ft boardwalk. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port St. Joe holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Port St. Joe Beach and Money Bayou. Indian Pass Beach and Cape San Blas Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alecia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning beachfront home!
Wow!!! This immaculate home is gorgeous, the beach is beautiful, and Sheila & Steve are amazing hosts! We have been vacationing in this area for years and this home exceeded all expectations. No detail has been missed from the abundance of amenities to the exquisite decor. The views are stunning from both floors and the boardwalk makes the short walk to the sand effortless. We are already looking at dates for our next adventure. Thank you for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela, New Smyrna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificant!!!
The accomodations were perfect in every way! This house had plenty of room to sprawl out and the views from every level were perfect! Would love to have been able to stay longer, but we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ahhhhh-mazing!!!
We have visited several locations along the Panhandle: From Ft Morgan to Port St Joe. This beach house was by far the cleanest, best decorated, best supplied, most equipped and most functional that we have stayed in 15 years. The owners were very communicative prior to our stay, providing tons of information, and clear instructions for our stay/check-in/out. The location is as described, and pictures are accurate and still don't do it justice. This place is a gem! When you arrive, you have your own driveway (standard), and have an elevator waiting for you as you enter the location. You can load all your luggage and kitchenware. This was SO useful. All of the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, and the best shower ever made in the Master. I can't tell you enough about this shower! The screened in porch on the 2nd floor provides shelter from rain, bugs...whatever. While the patio on the 3rd, is open for breathtaking views of the beach. Laundry machines available. They even provided starter supplies like toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, and dishwasher detergent. The vacuum got a lot of use to keep up with the sand that tracks in regardless of how well you wash off. And the third floor living space is just so well planned out. The island was spacious, kitchen FULLY stocked, and a great sized TV. The outdoor shower for beach return was private, and there is plenty of spaces to sit outside. Kayaks were awesome! Wooded path to beach so helpful. And I ran out of space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Home
This house has everything you need and more! It was so well equipped not to mention absolutely beautiful. We spent most of our time on the upper deck where there was plenty of comfortable seating for all of us to hang out together. The beach is perfect and not crowded at all! It was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette F., Cookeville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation on the beach
I cannot say enough great things about this rental. The owners were such a pleasure to work with. I knew every step of the way what to expect and I would rent from them again. You will not be disappointed. If you rent this property it is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sheila Lanier

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My husband Steve, and I are native Floridians with strong family ties to this area. I grew up in Tallahassee and he grew up in Apalachicola. It's been a long time dream of ours to have a Gulf front home and we are truly blessed to have this dream come true. We are also excited to share our home, "Sweet Shell-Ter", with you and trust you will love it as much as we do; and in so doing, will treat it as well as you would your own.

Why they chose this property

"Sweet Shell-Ter" is a dream come true! We have always wanted to a place to call home where you can hear the surf and watch magnificent wild life like dolphins, eagles, sea turtles and a magnitude of Florida shorebirds. The peace and tranquility we found is unmatched! We love the expansive coastline scenery and the sense of community this area offers. Sweet Shell-Ter is a place of respite, rejuvenation, beauty and tranquility.

What makes this property unique

Steve and I have worked diligently designing "Sweet Shell-Ter" and our hard work has definitely paid off. We love the expansive open area of the 2nd floor with the beautiful breath taking views of the Gulf of Mexico. We decided it was a must to have an abundance of windows throughout the house to provide natural light and awesome views. The elevator adds an additional benefit on the days when you are bringing in your luggage or groceries for the week.

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English

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