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Side view of Gone Shellin
Beautiful white sand beach
Side view of Gone Shellin. Lots of room to park your boat or trailer
another view of the uncrowded beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Port St Joe, FL
  • Place, Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI

******20% Off JANUARY RATES******
GONE SHELLIN ****GREAT RATES****MONTHLY WINTER RATE DISCOUNTS*****
2 Story beautiful duplex beach home*2 Br's, 2 Baths*Large Open Deck*Steps To The Beach*Free phone and internet service*
Free Long Distance Calls..Free Wireless Internet

Newer kitchen with Quartz counter top and new stainless steel refrigerator

New main level bathroom and bedroom furniture

Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses..

Low density area..Uncrowded and natural

Bike Trail along the entire Cape
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Beautiful ,light and bright 2 bedroom 2 bath 1st tier duplex only a few steps from the
gorgeous white sand beach and sparkling emerald waters of the gulf!
Peaceful, small community. Low density area...only 12 homes in this
community.No high rises or large complexes nearby to spoil
your view! You, your family and pet will enjoy the most beautiful
beach in the U.S. (rated by Dr.Beach in 2002). Fully furnished with
everything you'll need for a fabulous vacation!

This lovely duplex offers a newer kitchen with quartz counters and refrigerator with ice maker. 2 very comfortable queen beds and a sleeper sofa. Can sleep 6 people comfortably.There is a baby crib for our guests too. Each bedroom is a master suite with an attached full bath for your privacy and convenience.

The first floor features a brand new bedroom with coastal style furniture, a brand new full bathroom and laundry area with full size washer and dryer.

There is a large open and sunny west facing deck with table and chairs
to relax and watch the sunsets over the gulf. At night gaze up at the stars from your private deck. Outdoor shower to rinse off the white sand. Steps from the beautiful Gulf waters. Access to St.Joseph Bay to launch your kayak or fish from the State or local park.

Beautifully decorated in beach colors with newer
living rm and bedroom furniture,fresh paint, new light fixtures, flooring and other added amenities to make your vacation even more enjoyable and memorable!

You can cook in the newer fully equipped kitchen or go out to the many fine and casual restaurants in the area.

Peaceful+private small community. Low density area-only 12 homes in this community! No high rises, hotels or large townhome complexes nearby.

You, your family and pet will enjoy the most beautiful beach in the US (rated by Dr.Beach in 2002) . Fully furnished with everything you'll need for a fabulous vacation.

Community access to St.Joseph Bay to launch your kayak, fish, or watch the sunrises.

This lovely duplex offers 2 comfortable queen beds with new mattresses and a sleeper sofa . Can sleep 6 people comfortably.There is a portable crib for our guests use too.Each bedroom has an attached full bath for your privacy and convenience.

There is a large open and sunny west facing deck with table and lounge chairs to relax and watch the fantastic sunsets over the gulf every evening. At night relax on the deck and gaze up at the stars!

Decorated in beach colors and beach theme. We have newer kitchen with quartz counters large refrigerator with icemaker. There is newer living room and bedroom furniture, fresh paint, new light fixtures, and other added amenities to make your vacation even more enjoyable and memorable!!

You can cook in the fully equipped new kitchen or go out and enjoy the many fine and casual restaurants in Port St.Joe or on the Cape. Enjoy the beach, swim, hike, kayak, canoe, fish or bird watch. It's all here waiting for you! Washer/Dryer, 2 flat screen TV's, DVD player, CD player, Stereo, and movies for the whole family to enjoy. There are also beach chairs, and toys in the closet beneath the house. The outdoor shower is great for rinsing off the white sand after a relaxing day at the beach.

FULL SIZE NEW WASHER/DRYER

FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET

NEWER FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR+QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS

FREE LONG DISTANCE PHONE CALLS.

BIKE TRAIL ALONG THE ENTIRE CAPE.

YOUR PET IS WELCOME!!!

BRING YOUR BOAT, THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR IT HERE!

OUTSIDE SHOWER AND PARKING UNDER THE DECK.

GOLFING AND SWIMMING POOL ( for a small fee) AT ST.JOSEPH COUNTRY CLUB

ST.JOSEPH BAY ACCESS FROM STATE OR LOCAL PARK

LUXURY VINYL PLANK TILE ON 1ST FLOOR AND WOOD LAMINATE AND CERAMIC TILE UPSTAIRS. NO CARPETING .

Make your vacation memories here in our lovely home...You'll have a great time!!!!


*****ASK ABOUT SPECIAL RATES****

Call me anytime with questions.
****We have a management company that takes your reservation and takes care of our guests****
********************630-881-0302 Carol******************************


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this holiday home is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Port St. 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 T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. Frank Pate Park and Port Theatre Art and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Port St Joe, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Saint Joe Beach - 30 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Mexico Beach - 35 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 60 min drive - 87.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood On St. Joe Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪LongBill’s on Cape San Blas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scallop Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cape Trading Post - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI on 29 April 2026 start from NZ$346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'GONE SHELLIN' Beautiful, Dogs Ok, GREAT RATES, STEPS TO Beach, BEACH VIEW,WIFI located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pig Island and within 3 miles (5 km) of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and Port St. Joe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house for a small family.

Cute house close to the beach, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Property was exactly as listed. Loved the location and proximity to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Abby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

The location of Gone Shellin is absolutely perfect. We loved how close it was to the beach, and being able to walk to Scallop Cove and the Tradin Post. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location…steps to beach!

This property’s location is wonderful, the house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the dog friendly beach was very uncrowded. We had a relaxing getaway on the Cape!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful birthday getaway

First time in Cape San Blas and have already booked vacation for next year. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great duplex!

The duplex was perfect for our family of 4. The location was great, it was very convenient to the beach. The unit was very clean and the kitchen was fully stocked. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Outstanding!

We will definitely stay in Gone Shellin' again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn U.

Gone Shellin

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with 2 dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the beach

Great location to beach, would come back! A/C works like a champ, fully stocked with all you need (minus food). We had a GREAT time at this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gone shellin was fun

We had a great time at Gone Shellin! The beach was incredible this weekend! We loved being able to bring our dogs! We had plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of Dolphins

Great location and great price and only steps from the beach. Although it was hot for October, weather was great and dolphins put on a show multiple times a day. Unit is well equipped and pet friendly making it a great choice for our fall vacation at the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family/pet friendly duplex

This was our second time at Gone Shellin and it was great to see some small updates have been made since our previous stay. The house easily accommodated our family of 3 and the owner allowed us to bring our 3 dogs (which many rentals do not allow - thanks again Carol!). Proximity to the beach, trading post and scallop cove is also a positive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Slice of Heaven

Perfectly sized place with all the things you need to be comfortable for a stay at the beach. We enjoyed seeing the ocean from the deck and hearing the waves. There is a lot of charm here and you can't go wrong. TV and Wifi worked like a charm. We felt at home immediately. There is a lot to love at Gone Shellin!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This "second tier" beach rental has easier, better access than other beachfront properties I've rented. Absolutely amazing. The layout worked perfectly for our small family, and the outdoor shower head kept little heads and feet clean. We hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

20th Anniversary Trip

We had a great time at Gone Shellin’. St. Joseph state park was fun, we fished in the bay! Husband caught several catfish & 2 small sharks & you have to shuffle your feet to avoid the sea erchins. We loved it! We bought all our seafood for each night at St Joe Shrimp Co & bait at Scallop Cove. Such a favorite spot for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

Stone throw to beach. Perfect for two couples. Clean. Kitchen well stocked. It's a duplex and other unit has a fish cleaning station.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks.

Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

very uncooperative beds

goneshellin was its usual self, the grill did not work, missing a can opener, little things, but, a 4" foam pad has been added to the beds, you can not sit on edge to put on your socks, and once on the bed, you can not slide side to side, you are trapped. the location is superb
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Michele S.

Complained about construction noise and they charged us extra

We have stayed next door (Gone Catchin) twice over the years and they weren't available this week, so we tried next door (Gone Shellin). We checked in Monday and the WIFI wasn't working. Called the office and they sent someone out who fiddled with the router (turn this switch on and off five times) and it worked, but then the cable went out for the rest of our stay. We watched TV via my laptop. Wednesday morning a huge delivery truck arrived at our duplex, an 18 wheeler, delivering wood and other supplies. Then the construction noise began. Thursday and Friday we were treated to drilling, sawing, and hammering every time we wanted to sit on the deck and hear the ocean. When we complained on Friday the owner said "sorry" several times, offered a "free" night or 10% off a stay NEXT year. We wouldn't stay an additional day to hear more construction noise and next year is up in the air! To top it all off, the owner emailed and told me she didn't know about our dog and is going to charge us an additional $100! Our very first email to them, asking about available dates read "A middle aged couple and their beach-loving dog. We have stayed Gone Catchin twice! :)" I'm very disappointed in this stay, to say the least. We will not be staying at either place ever again. BEWARE!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a Small Family

Great Place for a Small Family. The place was a good size, good layout, and well stocked with all the appliances and cookware we needed. Surprisingly good view of the beach between the two ocean front houses. The walk to the beach was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice duplex close to the beach

Nice quaint duplex very close to the beach. Quiet neighborhood with sturdy walkway to ocean. Nice deck with partial view of ocean. Small grassy area for my dog to potty. Nice kitchen. Would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little beach house

Had a great stay. Great location, and great price. Small, simple and perfect for a family staying at the beach all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

george a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay , been to the Cape 40 + times so I've seen quite a few place particularly

As stated above , if I had to compare this unit to others in Silent Sands I would give a C. For ambience . Decor really needs to be updated also kitchen etc.✌️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Property Review

The property is in a great location just off the beach. Ideally, it is smaller than we prefer, but would rent again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gone shellin

Nice proximity to beach. Would definitely stay they again. But the house is cluttered with to many trinkets. decor could be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carol Paruch

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We are from the Chicago suburbs.
Our phone number is 630 881 0302
You can call directly with questions

Why they chose this property

We purchased 'Gone Shellin' after we lost a condo in Mississippi due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We really love the unique location and beautiful beach. Uncrowded with no high rises to block the beautiful views of nature and the beach.

What makes this property unique

We love 'Gone Shellin' because of the fabulous location and the layout of the house. The open front deck is really nice! We love the 2 master bedrooms on each level. The entire area is fantastic! Only a few steps to the beach.

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