Gulf Front beach home with open concept and elevator.

"Sweet Shell-Ter" is a 2018 custom built 2,500 square foot Gulf front home located at Money Bayou. 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 200 foot 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, wall mounted flat screen TV, and 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 a lounging day bed. You can also gain entry to the screened porch from the South Bedroom. The screen porch allows direct access to the private beach boardwalk and a 10 foot X 10 foot deck for star gazing at night, sun bathing, or just relaxing while listening to the rolling surf. On the first floor you will also find a washer, dryer, and linen closet with additional linens and bath and beach towels.

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, surround sound audio, 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 bring your Geiger Counter so you can treasure hunt 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 obain 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.

Favorite Places To Eat

Indian Pass Raw Bar 1 mile east of "Sweet Shell-ter"
Sand Dollar Cafe - Southern Comfort Food, 301 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456