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Special Shell features 2BD/2BA w/private, fenced yard, swim spa, outdoor fireplace!

Port St. Joe vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

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Port St. Joe, FL
  • Place, Saint Joe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mexico Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Windmark Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Port St. Joe

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Port St. Joe vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Saint Joe Beach and Mexico Beach. Beacon Hill Park and Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Saint Joe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mexico Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beacon Hill Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mexico Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Windmark Beach - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Express lane Food Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Forgotten Coast Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Beach Sweets - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Special Shell features 2BD/2BA w/private, fenced yard, swim spa, outdoor fireplace!

Welcome to Special Shell, your private pet-friendly beach paradise just 2 blocks from the beach! This unique, custom 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers everything you need for the ultimate getaway, where your furry companions can join in the fun.

Inside, the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a spacious island with seating for two. The dining area offers seating for six, and the living room is tastefully decorated creating the perfect atmosphere for both relaxation and quality time with friends, family and pets. The heated and cooled garage includes a refrigerator, sink, and storage cabinets.

Outside, enjoy the 9-person swim-spa, outdoor fireplace, covered grill area, and an outdoor shower. The fenced-in yard is beautifully landscaped with brick pavers and a small flower garden, providing a serene, private escape for both you and your pets to roam and relax.

Book your next beach retreat at Special Shell, where your entire family—furry friends included—can enjoy a truly unforgettable stay!

Property highlights:

Less than 2 blocks from the beach
Screened-in porch
Pet-friendly with a private, fenced-in yard
9-person swim-spa
Outdoor fireplace and covered grill area
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water

Minimum stay: 3-night minimum stay.

PROPERTY DETAILS

Attached garage, includes additional refrigerator and sink
Open-concept living/dining/kitchen, smart TV, sleeper sofa
Fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island with seating for 2
Dining area for 6
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer
Master bedroom with king size bed, smart tv, walk-in closet
Full bathroom with soaking tub, bidet
Guest bedroom with queen size bed, smart tv
2nd full bathroom with custom tile shower

Outdoor amenities:
Private, fenced-in yard
Screened-in porch with seating for 6
Outdoor dining/seating area
9-person swim-spa
Outdoor fireplace
Covered grill area
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water

Area information:
When you're ready to hit the beach, you'll discover miles of natural beauty just waiting to be explored. Whether you're casting a line for some shore fishing, strolling along the shoreline in search of seashells, splashing in the refreshing saltwater, or simply soaking up the sun, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Venture into nearby Port St. Joe for a taste of local life with charming shops, delicious restaurants, and convenient grocery stores. Stroll along Reid Avenue in downtown to experience the quaint shops and eateries. Make sure to visit the historical Lighthouse and the Sea Turtle Museum — we love our sea turtles!

Parking: Attached garage plus additional parking for 2 vehicles

Pet policy: This home is pet-friendly, and allows up to 2 dogs. If you choose to bring a pet, a charge of $125 plus tax will be added to your reservation after you book.

Golf cart: N/A

Linens and supplies: This home comes with everything you need! All bed and bath linens are supplied, as well as all cookware, dinnerware and glassware in the kitchen. A few essential items are provided upon arrival: Dawn dishwashing soap, one sponge, two dishwasher pods, one garbage bag, one roll of paper towels, one roll of toilet tissue per bathroom, two individual/small bars of soap per bathroom, one laundry powder and one fabric softener.

Beach gear and recreation equipment: Some of our properties typically have beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, toys, etc.) on site. However, there is no guarantee as these items tend to come and go throughout the year.

Age requirement: Minimum age limit to rent this home is 25 years old.

Credit card fee: All payments are subject to a 3.25% credit card processing fee.

Rental agreement: A signed rental agreement is required upon booking.

Monthly rentals: SNOWBIRDS WELCOME! Monthly rental rates are available during the winter season, November through early March. Please contact Sunshine Vacation Rentals if you are interested.

Cancellation policy: We strongly encourage our guests to purchase the optional travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. All reservations include an administrative fee of $35 (plus taxes) upon booking which is non-refundable in the event of a reservation cancellation. Credit cards processing fees will be charged upon cancellation which is equal to 3.25% of all payments made.

Reservations canceled at least 60 days before check-in date will receive a 100% refund, minus cancellation fees. Reservations canceled between 30 to 60 days before check-in date will receive a 50% refund, minus cancellation fees. Reservations canceled less than 30 days before check-in date will result in forfeiture of the full advance rental payments and any other payments.

Area construction disclaimer: Our beautiful area has been under reconstruction since being struck by Hurricane Michael in 2018. While we strive to give you an accurate representation in our photos, we cannot guarantee that new construction near your rental hasn't begun since our photos were taken.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Special Shell features 2BD/2BA w/private, fenced yard, swim spa, outdoor fireplace! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Wonderful location! Owners are super nice and accommodating. Will definitely look them up in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the fence for our dog. Easy walk to beach. It was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall our stay was great, the area is just what we were looking for and the house was very close to the beach. House was nice but layout was inconvenient at times. Main bathroom connects house to the garage. Gates have latches on the inside and outside which, at times, made it frustrating when people are coming/going. TV on the porch wasn't working and the grill is charcoal, I was told it was supplied gas. Not huge issues but those are the reasons I'm not giving it 5 stars. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cmcelroy683@gmail.com h.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time!

We loved this place. Perfect for us! The swim spa was great,it helped so much with muscle tension. The outdoor shower was amazing,i loved it in the moonlight. Our dog loved the yard you don't have to worry because there's no way to get out, the fence is very secure. The house was decorated beautifully. So close to the beach, we watched fireworks on the beach our last night there, they was amazing. I love that the beaches are dog friendly. Just can't say enough good things about this place, no complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Very nice home and only a block or two from public beach access. Huge hot tub and great patio space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT STAY!!!

Absolutely perfect unit in a perfect location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025