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

Port Saint Joe, Florida
$732 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Sweet Shell-Ter is a 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 and wall mounted flat screen TV. The primary bedroom has a split king bed and the two other full-size bedrooms each have a 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 lounging. 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, sunbathing, or just relaxing while listening to the rolling surf. On the first floor you will also find a washer and dryer.

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 do some treasure hunting 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. )

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Vic B.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This property is a gem. This is our 2nd time to stay at Sweet Shell-Ter, and it did not disappoint. The house was clean, always has plenty of amenities. And the support and response from the property owners/Mgmt was immediate and on point! The elevator is such a great addition to the location that allows you to get all your kitchen needs to the 3rd floor. The Master Bath shower is to die for! And the adjustable bed...now that was a great new add this year! My wife and kids loved the kayaks. And the location itself is nestled perfectly on the beach. My entire family truly enjoyed our time in Port St Joe! I would highly recommend this location for its cleanliness, amenities and support.

  • jenny m.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Beautiful beach home with all the amenities. The pictures honestly do not do justice to how wonderful the views are from the house! The house was very clean and had beautifully decorated bedrooms, living room and kitchen area. Kitchen was equipped with everything you need if you enjoy cooking meals on vacation. We had my 86 yr old father in law with us so the elevator in the house was a huge help! The beach was big and not super crowded which made for nice relaxing days. We brought our beach chairs but really didn’t need them….they really did provide most everything you would need. Check in was a breeze and communication from Sheila was top notch! This is definitely one of our favorite beach rentals…we will be back for sure!

  • Dan and Eloise B.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Absolutely a fabulous week! Wonderful house

  • Joe S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    My family had the best time at Sweet Shell-ter during the week of July 4th. The owner’s communication was exceptional. Arrival and departure instructions were clear and concise. Sweet Shell-ter was well-equipped with all the kitchenware we needed to cook and grill throughout the week. The house was impeccably clean. We enjoyed using the provided chairs, boogie boards, kayaks, and other beach items. The elevator was very convenient as well. The porch off the kitchen/great room area was our favorite spot to relax in the mornings and evenings. The beach was fantastic. Overall, Sweet Shell-ter was perfect for our family. 10/10!

  • Lindsay O.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    I can’t say enough good things about this property! Beautiful house, great location, lots of outdoor sitting space, everything is clean and comfortable, plenty of room, so many offered extras and amenities, hosts are friendly and helpful and were quick to respond to questions. I would give it more than five stars if I could!

  • Francesca R.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We had a wonderful week on the beach! The views from the balcony were incredible! The beach was quiet, Sheila was helpful and attentive when needed. She recommended golf cart companies and we rented a cart for the week. Spending the evening cruising the beach at sunset was a highlight for sure.

  • Mary M.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    This is the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. Sheila was an excellent hostess. The beach experience was everything we hoped it would be.

  • chris a.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    The owners thought of everything when stocking the home from the Kitchen to the Bathrooms, Access to the Beach was easy and convenient to get to. House is well maintained and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Grace A.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Truly amazing home and wonderful location! We loved our week and can’t wait to go back!

  • Lee L.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Beautiful house, great host.

  • Ron C.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Good time

  • Kelly F.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    We have stayed in the area before but we have never stayed on Indian pass until this trip. We highly recommend this home if you are looking for a peaceful quiet non-crowded beach house. Loved everything about this home. We recommend renting a golf cart! We had so much fun driving it around on the beach. House was equipped for anything and everything you would need for a fun week at the beach.

  • Jeremy W.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    We loved our visit to this property and this area of Florida. The home is very well maintained and exactly as advertised. The view is beautiful on a very quiet beach. Sheila was great to work with.

  • Fred S.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    This house is wonderful! We highly recommend it! We just booked it again for the same week next year. Incredible experience! Perfect location! No crowds, great neighbors!

  • Thomas T.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Sweet Shell-Ter was a perfect getaway. The house is gorgeous! The beach was great and not crowded at all. If you are looking for a low-key beach vacation away from crowds, this is it!!! I would/will definitely stay again. Contact with Sheila and Steve was easy and they were super quick to respond. If you stay here I highly recommend trying Uptown Raw Bar, and if you want some good ice cream hit up the Sugar Shack. I can go on and on, but this house and the surrounding area was spot on and exactly what I was looking for and then some.

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$732+
View details