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The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more

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A living room with a red sofa, patterned rug, and decorative wall sconces.
relax and restore after a great day enjoying the many amenities of Horizon South
Welcome to the Sand Castle at Horizon South
Two bedroom, two bath, two story townhouse
spacious and light

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Panama City Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beach Sailing
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Man in the Sea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more

Frank Brown Park, PCB Aquatics Center, Man in the Sea Museum, Aaron Bessant Park, City Pier, Top Golf, Dolly Parton's Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and more are very close to The Shell House. So, if you're coming to PCB for National Championship Little League tournament, Fast Pitch Soft Ball regional tournaments, USFA Dirt Wars, Grand Slam World Series, Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, Gulf Coast Jam, Minor League Paintball Classic, Pirates of the High Seas Festival, Jazz Festival, Wine Festival, Scottish Festival and MORE are all literally just down the street from The Shell House.

The Shell House at Horizon South Resort is near perfection for anyone seeking an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle to experience relaxing in a private, serene oasis enjoying down time with friends and family yet able to enjoy great amenities right outside the door. Just a few of the onsite amenities to enjoy are four sparkling pools (one heated during the winter) kiddie pool, hot tub, an exercise facility, shuffle board court, horse shoe pit, tennis courts, and an onsite putt putt golf course. The community is gated with on duty staff.
One of the great advantages of vacationing at The Shell House is never having to deal with crowded elevators, packed parking decks or on display balconies. The Shell House is a 2 story townhome with ground floor access, parking is right in front of the building and the spacious patio is open to the beautiful Florida sunshine but privacy is assured due to the Privacy fence that completely surrounds the large patio. There is a charcoal grill on the patio so burgers, steaks and seafood is easy to prepare.
Convenience is another important factor enjoyed while staying at The Shell House. The Horizon South Resort's north side gate provides direct access to Panama City Beach Parkway, locals still refer to it as Back Beach Road, and the southern gate is on Front Beach Road directly in front the renowned Sugar White beach and glistening Aqua, crystal clear Gulf.

In addition to the special events and tournaments nearby, Frank Brown Park also has all weather tennis and basket ball courts, kids playground and Splash pool, dog park, Picnic Pavilion, Youth Fishing pond, and Gayle's Trails a beautiful urban trail enjoyed by hikers and nature lovers.

If you desire an affordable, attractive, comfortable, convenient setting for great vacations you will enjoy relaxing with The Shell House as your home for a weekend, a week or even a Season. It is clean, well maintained, attractively furnished, thoughtfully appointed comfort ensure an ideal accommodation for visitors. The private primary or master bedroom suite is on the ground floor and the guest bedroom, with 2 full size beds, is on the 2nd floor. Everyone can unwind in their own space. The fact that there is a full bath on both floors provides additional convenience. The kitchen has been set up with all the essentials to create and serve family meals. The full size washer and dryer is easily accessed across the hall from the kitchen. The spacious living room with soaring vaulted ceiling, is comfortable for everyone. It opens to the large private patio. Direct and indirect lighting, windows, comfortable beds and seating, sofa, love seat and an easy boy recliner in the living room, WIFI 3 nice HD televisions with cable, private entrance, gated community, convenient parking are some of the reasons people enjoy staying at The Shell House at Horizon South. We hope you will too.

We hope all our guests have an excellent visit and look forward to returning to The Shell House.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To confirm the reservation please provide full name and age for all travelers and reason for travel within 24 hours of booking
Please provide phone number for the main renter within 24 hours of booking

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 7814
Property # 3722124vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is home to this holiday home. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Ready for a night out? Consider Aaron Bessant Park and Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Man in the Sea - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pier Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shell House at Horizon South, Private, Spacious 1 mile from Pier Park & more located?

Situated in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beach Sailing and Panama City Beaches. Pier Park and Frank Brown Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5.0
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

3.0/10

Location

3.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did nit actually stay at the property listed. They called the day we were suppose to check in and told us that the hot water heater was leaking and flooded the downstairs so they automatically put us in a 15 floor condo instead. We didn't want to stay in a high rise condo that's why we rent townhouses so we can pull right up to the door and not have to park in a parking garage and take an elevator. They put us in Laketown Wharf and the alarm went off one morning and we had to walk down 15 flights of stairs and my elderly parents had to walk down too. People that live there said it happens often and they don't tell them in advance. The elevators stopped working too while we were there and the check in process was horrible and wouldn't tell us what parking garage to use. Will not be renting from them again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
there is no record of the alarm going off and the resort staff said they were not aware of this. One of the elevators was down for almost 4 hours. We moved the guests, with their agreement, to a larger condo than the townhouse that has a Gulf view unlike the townhouse and far more amenities than are available at the townhouse We recognize that the guests preferred the townhouse but circumstances prevented us from being able to place anyone there at the time and we didn't want to leave the guests without a place to stay on the day of their scheduled arrival. The person writing this review, not the person that rented the property had a very different opinion than what was shared by the registered guest. We are sorry the granddaughter wasn't happy.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Unit was not pet friendly as listed, I checked with host 2 weeks before and he confirmed everything was good. Still have the messages. When HOA contacted him about the pet he informed me that I never asked about the pet and I needed to board my pet, he did offer to pay for the boarding but I have a Chihuahua that has separation anxiety and he doesn’t allow anyone near him that he doesn’t know, hence why we found a pet friendly unit. The only way for the pet could stay was if he was a service dog or have a signed letter from Dr stating that I needed an emotional support animal and why. We checked in on a Saturday at 4pm, do you know how hard it was to find a Dr when you’re 10 hours away from home on a Saturday evening. I was also confronted by an HOA resident asking about my pet and telling me that I’m breaking the rules, at this point I had already spent hours trying to secure this letter so we didn’t have to find somewhere else to stay on a Saturday evening. However after some back in forth with host Dr George, he was supportive and apologetic for what happened and informed us that the property was under new management, new rules and the listing shouldn’t have said ‘pet friendly’. The property was as listed, beds were comfortable, Host was fast to respond and we finally got to enjoy our vacation after 2 days of back and forth with HOA and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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