Description

Top Reasons to Book this Beachfront Home:

* Private pool with waterfall
* Hot tub
* Outdoor kitchen/bar and pavilion with TV
* Fenced-in backyard
* Gulf views from the balcony
* Parking for 4 vehicles or boat

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
* This property is not available to adults under the age of 25

Shellfish Cottage is a beautifully appointed coastal home built for outdoor living and entertaining. Inside you'll find comfortable living spaces on two levels, a fully stocked kitchen, and a master suite with Gulf views from the balcony. The real showstopper is outside: a private pool with waterfall, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and bar, and a covered pavilion with a TV—all within a fenced-in backyard. Whether you're relaxing poolside or firing up the grill, Shellfish Cottage is the perfect home base for your Forgotten Coast getaway.

Property Layout

First Level:
Living area with sleeper sofa and 65" TV
Guest bedroom with queen-size bed and 32" TV
Bunk room with 2 sets of custom single bunk beds, 32" TV
Jack-n-Jill bathroom with shower/tub combo
Washer/dryer

Second Level:
Open-concept living area with 60" TV, access to balcony
Fully-stocked kitchen with air fryer, toaster, blender, island with seating for 2
Dining area with seating for 6
Master bedroom with king-size bed, 37" TV, desk, access to balcony, bathroom with tub/shower combo
Half bathroom
Balcony with Gulf views

Outdoor amenities:
Covered front patio
Fenced-in backyard
Outdoor kitchen/bar with refrigerator, sink, ice maker
Pavilion with outdoor seating and TV
Private pool with waterfall
Hot tub
Outdoor full bathroom
Gas grill (propane provided)
Parking for 4 vehicles or boat

CHECK IN IS AT 4PM. No exceptions at this time.

Area Attractions:

Port St. Joe blends small-town Southern character with easy access to some of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful natural landscapes. The historic downtown offers locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants along Reid Avenue, where visitors can browse for art, antiques, and handmade goods before sitting down to a plate of fresh oysters or grilled grouper.

Nature lovers will find plenty to explore just outside of town. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is consistently ranked among the best beaches in the country, featuring miles of undeveloped shoreline, coastal dunes, and pine flatwoods teeming with wildlife. The park's bay side is a top destination for scalloping in season, and its trails offer excellent birdwatching, especially during migration. Port St. Joe also serves as a convenient launching point for boat tours, offshore fishing charters, and paddling trips through the calm waters of St. Joseph Bay.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Double Sleeper Sofa

Sleeper sofa, 65" TV

Bunk Room

Sleeps: 4

2 Twin Bunk Bed

2 sets of custom single bunk beds, 32" TV

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Queen bed (new mattress), 32" TV

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

King bed (new mattress), 37" TV, desk, access to balcony

Amenities 25

Beach/Bay Proximity

Beach Access
Beach View
Near Beach

Kitchen

Dishes/Utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator

Nearby Activities

Fishing
Golf
Pickle Ball
Tennis

Nearby Attractions

Cape San Blas Lighthouse
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Pool and Spa

Private Pool

Property Features

Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Heating
Kitchen
Patio/Deck
Private Hot Tub
Television

Property Policies

No Beach Gear
No Pets
No Smoking

Snowbird Extended Stays on Florida’s Forgotten Coast

Make Florida’s Forgotten Coast your winter home-away-from-home. Book a fully furnished condo or beach house for 28 nights or more and receive 5% off your snowbird stay with promo code WELOVESNOWBIRDS. Valid on new bookings made now through January 1, 2027 for travel October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings made now through January 1, 2027, for stays of 28 nights or more with travel between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Exclusions and additional restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 4.8 (25)

This place was amazing and location is close proximity to the beach. The pool and outdoor kitchen were fantastic and such a treat to enjoy. The area is beautiful and relaxing with so many great local spots to enjoy. I highly recommend checking out the sea turtle center and take a stroll down Reid Ave. The house is very spacious and clean.
- Reviewed On: 8/30/2026

Place has everything you need and a great location. Very much enjoyed our stay.
- Reviewed On: 8/29/2026

This was a great home to stay in. Communication from the host was excellent, timely with lots of suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Short walk to the beach and the pool was the prefect size. Wonderful outdoor space with plenty of seating and shade.
- Reviewed On: 8/1/2026

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was clean and beautiful inside and well equipped for our stay (4 adults and 3 small kids). The best part, however, was the fantastic backyard. Our kids loved playing in the pool and the adults enjoyed relaxing there in the evenings. The walk to the beach was quick and easy and the neighbors quiet and friendly. Location was also perfect between Port St Joe and Mexico Beach. All in all, worth it the 11 hour drive we had to get there. Beyond just our stay, the host was responsive and went above and beyond when our son accidentally left his favorite lovey behind. So impressed by and thankful for their quick response!
- Reviewed On: 5/27/2026

Beautifully decorated home. Well appointed! The layout is a bit funky but the back yard makes up for it. Wish we would have had the option to heat the pool. We will likely head back to the area for sure!
- Reviewed On: 4/11/2026

Amazing place and cant wait to come back again. The pool and the outside are absolutely amazing and spacious. The connivence of the outdoor kitchen and fridge were super awesome and the hot tub was the cherry on top. We loved the location as it was super close the Lookout and just across from the beach.
- Reviewed On: 3/14/2026

Great home, loved the pool, outdoor area, and easy access to beach and near by DG. Friendly neighbors and nice community.
- Reviewed On: 9/4/2025

This was our second stay at Shellfish Cottage. We love this place! An easy, quick walk to the beach is great and makes it easy with young kids. The house is beautiful, clean, and provides all the tools you need to cook great meals. My only complaint this time is that the hot tub did not work our entire stay. I informed the company on Monday and they send someone out Tuesday. He told us he could not figure it out and would ask someone else. We never heard from anyone after that. We book this house specifically for the outdoor area, so that was a big letdown for us. We'd like to stay again, but we did feel like the problem was slightly pushed to the side.
- Reviewed On: 8/25/2025

We loved this beach house! My family stayed with another family. Both families have kids and it was perfect for everyone! My favorite part of the house was the back yard. We could have been happy just playing out there everyday without the beach. It was so nice having a little kitchen down there. The walk to the beach was very easy. The house was spotless and the kitchen was fully stocked with all the things you need to make delicious meals. We thoroughly enjoyed this house and would love to stay here again!
- Reviewed On: 7/30/2025

Private Pool: Our family really enjoyed the private pool and the outdoor kitchen.
- Reviewed On: 6/28/2025

Great place! Pool and outdoor area was the best. Would definitely stay again.
- Reviewed On: 6/14/2025

Wonderful: Was a wonderful house and great locati9n!
- Reviewed On: 5/31/2025

Beautiful house, the house had everything that you needed while at the beach. A great walk to beach. We enjoyed everything about this house.
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2025

Great vacation home w/minor issues: Arriving on check in day, we were unable to get into the house since the keypad batteries were dead. Pool had rocks & broken seashells at the bottom, and appeared the pool was not filtering properly. You have to pay extra for pool heat (was not stated anywhere on listing or contract). Once we were finally able to reach the management of the rental company things were fixed quickly & were able to enjoy the house. I recommend
- Reviewed On: 4/24/2025

Perfect: The house, property and location were absolutely perfect! The walk to the beach was 3 houses away and you're at the water in 3 minutes. The pool was huge and fit our family of 9. We will definitely stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 4/19/2025

Great Retreat!: My family and I stayed at Shellfish Cottage for Spring Break and had a wonderful time. The weather was cooler at night and some days but the pool stayed warm and we enjoyed it every day. The outdoor space here is so great! It’s the ideal spot for lounging and grilling and just hanging outside. Beach access is literally across the street and you can even watch the sunset from the front balcony. Port St. Joe is quieter than most of 30A and provided the best retreat. The house was well stocked, clean, and comfortable. We would not hesitate to stay again.
- Reviewed On: 4/12/2025

it was an amazing stay! We had a wonderful time the house was amazing the pool and hot tub. The beach was peaceful and not crowded at all and the neighbors are very friendly and kind. We met lots of new friends on our walks to the beach wonderful neighborhood. The military memorial park is so close and a great place as well. Overall had a wonderful time.
- Reviewed On: 3/31/2025

it was an amazing stay we had a wonderful time the house was amazing the pool and hot tube 😍 we loved. the beach was peaceful and not crowded at all the Neighbors are very friendly and kind. we met lots of new friends on our walks to the beach wonderful neighborhood. the military memorial park is so close and a great place as well. over all had a wonderful time.
- Reviewed On: 3/23/2025

Place was fantastic. One of the nicer places we have ever stayed. Plenty of room and privacy.
- Reviewed On: 9/3/2024

We had a wonderful stay at the Shellfish Cottage! Beautiful home, well equipped kitchen. Great setup for family with kids with two living areas. Great view of gulf from the upper deck. Pool outside is really nice with splash pad & separate hot tub! Outside shower, with toilet and sink are a nice plus. Additionally, small garage made into a little kitchen area with sink, ice machine and full size fridge, no need to go inside the house, making things convenient with no interruption in pool time! Amy was very responsive. Check in and out was easy! We want to go back already!!
- Reviewed On: 6/29/2024

We really enjoyed our stay at Shellfish Cottage. Had a little trouble with Air initially, but it was fixed immediately. We especially loved the pool.Great location also!
- Reviewed On: 6/23/2024

We absolutely loved the house, everything was perfect and the backyard was amazing!!
- Reviewed On: 6/2/2024

This place was SO clean and had everything we needed. The back yard is a total oasis and it’s a very easy walk to the beach, even with little kids. Food trucks and dollar general (with tons of cheap things you’ll need like dishwasher detergent, etc, by the way!), walking distance. We would love to stay again! My only feedback that may be helpful to other vacationers is that the kids’ bunk room doesn’t actually have a door, just a curtain. So our toddler had a hard time falling asleep and we had to stay pretty quiet when she slept. Also, my parents found the beds way too soft, but I personally loved them! But they said there’s in the master suite was a little concave too… but so many other “wins” about this place we loved it anyway. Enjoy!
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2024

We love the area and Shellfish Cottage. Have stayed there twice and if available probably will again.
- Reviewed On: 5/24/2024

I’m very happy it was great
- Reviewed On: 2/21/2024

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This place was amazing and location is close proximity to the beach. The pool and outdoor kitchen were fantastic and such a treat to enjoy. The area is beautiful and relaxing with so many great local spots to enjoy. I highly recommend checking out the sea turtle center and take a stroll down Reid Ave. The house is very spacious and clean.
Hattaway Derek

Posted: 8/30/2026

This was a great home to stay in. Communication from the host was excellent, timely with lots of suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Short walk to the beach and the pool was the prefect size. Wonderful outdoor space with plenty of seating and shade.
Sodemann Lora

Posted: 8/1/2026

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was clean and beautiful inside and well equipped for our stay (4 adults and 3 small kids). The best part, however, was the fantastic backyard. Our kids loved playing in the pool and the adults enjoyed relaxing there in the evenings. The walk to the beach was quick and easy and the neighbors quiet and friendly. Location was also perfect between Port St Joe and Mexico Beach. All in all, worth it the 11 hour drive we had to get there. Beyond just our stay, the host was responsive and went above and beyond when our son accidentally left his favorite lovey behind. So impressed by and thankful for their quick response!
Schoeman Elizabeth

Posted: 5/27/2026

Beautifully decorated home. Well appointed! The layout is a bit funky but the back yard makes up for it. Wish we would have had the option to heat the pool. We will likely head back to the area for sure!
Ellerbrock Kim

Posted: 4/11/2026

Amazing place and cant wait to come back again. The pool and the outside are absolutely amazing and spacious. The connivence of the outdoor kitchen and fridge were super awesome and the hot tub was the cherry on top. We loved the location as it was super close the Lookout and just across from the beach.
Thompson Ryan

Posted: 3/14/2026

This was our second stay at Shellfish Cottage. We love this place! An easy, quick walk to the beach is great and makes it easy with young kids. The house is beautiful, clean, and provides all the tools you need to cook great meals. My only complaint this time is that the hot tub did not work our entire stay. I informed the company on Monday and they send someone out Tuesday. He told us he could not figure it out and would ask someone else. We never heard from anyone after that. We book this house specifically for the outdoor area, so that was a big letdown for us. We'd like to stay again, but we did feel like the problem was slightly pushed to the side.
Lindsey Hamilton

Posted: 8/25/2025

We loved this beach house! My family stayed with another family. Both families have kids and it was perfect for everyone! My favorite part of the house was the back yard. We could have been happy just playing out there everyday without the beach. It was so nice having a little kitchen down there. The walk to the beach was very easy. The house was spotless and the kitchen was fully stocked with all the things you need to make delicious meals. We thoroughly enjoyed this house and would love to stay here again!
Riegel Allison

Posted: 7/30/2025

Great vacation home w/minor issues: Arriving on check in day, we were unable to get into the house since the keypad batteries were dead. Pool had rocks & broken seashells at the bottom, and appeared the pool was not filtering properly. You have to pay extra for pool heat (was not stated anywhere on listing or contract). Once we were finally able to reach the management of the rental company things were fixed quickly & were able to enjoy the house. I recommend
Robinson Taylor

Posted: 4/24/2025

Perfect: The house, property and location were absolutely perfect! The walk to the beach was 3 houses away and you're at the water in 3 minutes. The pool was huge and fit our family of 9. We will definitely stay here again.
Crane Dawn

Posted: 4/19/2025

Great Retreat!: My family and I stayed at Shellfish Cottage for Spring Break and had a wonderful time. The weather was cooler at night and some days but the pool stayed warm and we enjoyed it every day. The outdoor space here is so great! It’s the ideal spot for lounging and grilling and just hanging outside. Beach access is literally across the street and you can even watch the sunset from the front balcony. Port St. Joe is quieter than most of 30A and provided the best retreat. The house was well stocked, clean, and comfortable. We would not hesitate to stay again.
Lang Robbin

Posted: 4/12/2025

it was an amazing stay! We had a wonderful time the house was amazing the pool and hot tub. The beach was peaceful and not crowded at all and the neighbors are very friendly and kind. We met lots of new friends on our walks to the beach wonderful neighborhood. The military memorial park is so close and a great place as well. Overall had a wonderful time.
Ginger Maples

Posted: 3/31/2025

it was an amazing stay we had a wonderful time the house was amazing the pool and hot tube 😍 we loved. the beach was peaceful and not crowded at all the Neighbors are very friendly and kind. we met lots of new friends on our walks to the beach wonderful neighborhood. the military memorial park is so close and a great place as well. over all had a wonderful time.
Maples Ginger

Posted: 3/23/2025

We had a wonderful stay at the Shellfish Cottage! Beautiful home, well equipped kitchen. Great setup for family with kids with two living areas. Great view of gulf from the upper deck. Pool outside is really nice with splash pad & separate hot tub! Outside shower, with toilet and sink are a nice plus. Additionally, small garage made into a little kitchen area with sink, ice machine and full size fridge, no need to go inside the house, making things convenient with no interruption in pool time! Amy was very responsive. Check in and out was easy! We want to go back already!!
Backscheider Julie

Posted: 6/29/2024

We really enjoyed our stay at Shellfish Cottage. Had a little trouble with Air initially, but it was fixed immediately. We especially loved the pool.Great location also!
Lizabeth Wheeler

Posted: 6/23/2024

This place was SO clean and had everything we needed. The back yard is a total oasis and it’s a very easy walk to the beach, even with little kids. Food trucks and dollar general (with tons of cheap things you’ll need like dishwasher detergent, etc, by the way!), walking distance. We would love to stay again! My only feedback that may be helpful to other vacationers is that the kids’ bunk room doesn’t actually have a door, just a curtain. So our toddler had a hard time falling asleep and we had to stay pretty quiet when she slept. Also, my parents found the beds way too soft, but I personally loved them! But they said there’s in the master suite was a little concave too… but so many other “wins” about this place we loved it anyway. Enjoy!
Carli Smith

Posted: 5/26/2024