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Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes!

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A residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, a covered bar area, and a pool.
A covered balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with chairs, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Your personal oasis
    Unwind in the luxury of a top-rated private pool, all to yourself.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Emerald Sanctuary
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Third Floor - Loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Shack - Heated Pool, Tiki Bar, Free Beach Service, Pet Friendly, Bikes! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach, Silver Sands Premium Outlets and The Emerald Sanctuary. Choctawhatchee Bay and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place! Great location! Easy walk to the beach. The road to the beach boardwalk did stand in water for a bit after it rained. We did have to wade in the water to walk to the beach. Being a pet friendly home, it had the cleanest floors. The toilet bowls were not very clean and the couch definitely needs to be changed. It is wore out, but this would not keep me from returning again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review! It is wonderful to hear that you loved the location, found the walk to the beach so convenient, and were impressed by how clean the floors were, especially for a pet-friendly home. Your feedback about the areas that need attention is also incredibly helpful. The notes regarding the standing water on the road after rain, the toilet cleanliness, and the worn couch have been noted so they can be addressed for future stays. It is great to know that despite those hiccups, you still had an enjoyable trip and would return again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Property was excellent. Clean and more than enough space for our family.

We loved this property. Close proximity to the beach too! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at "Shell shack" by Ocean Reef Resorts! We hope your travels bring you back to the Emerald Coast soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and neighborhood

Awesome time property is amazing 2min walk to beach Bikes there to ride private pool everything you want for a beach trip will definitely be coming back thank y’all for everything. Such a great place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024
We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 15 family members stay in the house for a week with No Drama! The house was perfect, location couldn’t have been better, and the pool was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great experience. We're glad the rental met your expectations. We can’t wait to host you again on your next beach escape! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

Had a great time at the Shell Shack!! There was plenty of room for everyone and loved the little pool/outside area. It was a great location. Easy walk to the beach and close to everything you need. Even walking distance to food and stores. Check in and out was easy and Ocean Reef was easy to access with any concerns. Would definitely use Ocean Reef again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2024
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week at the Beach with Family!

Top items: very close to the beach (2 min walk to the water) and the private pool. The house location and layout were almost perfect for us. The family loves use of the private pool and the tiki bar. Lots of TVs everywhere. The only thing we would have changed was the amount of seating in the kitchen / dining area. Was tough for our group of 14 to be together for a meal inside. Highly recommend for the location and the overall well oiled process.
View of the pool from 2 floor balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and spacious house!

We had an amazing time at the Shell Shack. The house was very clean and had tons of room for all 15 of us. Too bad it wasnt very warm outside but we still enjoyed the beach, which was practically outside our front door (very short walk). We also loved that there were so many shopping opportunities nearby. Our only recommendation would be to add a crockpot, griddle, and some more kitchen towels. We look forward to renting the Shell Shack again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Lee, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Give us a call when you wish to return to the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach worn

The house is a great size in a great location. The management company was great very responsive to any issues, but the house and pool are very worn and need of updates. The furniture in common areas is dirty. The kitchen appliance s need replaced and the it needs a deep clean. Some light fixtures in bathrooms are rusted. The condition of the house didn’t stop us from enjoying our trip but the house needs lots of work and updates. Also the pool tile needs replaced the batch job looks horrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Infested with roaches, very dirty

The first thing I noticed when arriving was how there was trash all over the ground at the end of the driveway around the trash receptacles. The next I noticed was The swimming pool was extremely dirty with cloudy murky water. The front door is filthy, as all the other doors are in the house around the handles. There is dirt caked on them. Then I turned the lights on inside the kitchen/living area and saw multiple roaches. The roaches were on the floor, countertops, inside the coffee pots. The water in the kitchen sink randomly comes on and starts leaking heavily for about 5 seconds. There is no water pressure in the king room bathroom on the main floor. There is dirt all over the wall in the twin bunk room. The bunk beds are so loose and cheaply made that we would only allow 1 child on each bed at a time because we were scared they would break. The pictures online need to be updated to reflect the current status and cleanliness of the property. We will not be staying at an ocean reef property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2022
We apologize for your displeasure with the home. Following your stay, we have done a thorough inspection and spray with pest control and are working to have all other matters addressed for a more pleasant stay in the future. Should your travels bring you back to the emerald coast please give us a call so we can hand select the perfect property just for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation after COVID

Property is nice and spacious, located steps away from the beach (no complains there) out of 10 stars I give it a 9 just because I believe the pool area needs a little more work/attention and in the kitchen, I believe is missing more cooking ware. Other then that, thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super easy walk to the beach!

We enjoyed the short walk to the beach as well as the location in the back part of the property. Great location for small kids who may hop out the door. I was pleased to be off of the main road. The walk took less than 5 minutes one way. We would come here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient and comfortable

Very comfortable and clean stay for 6 adults, 4 teens, 1 child and family dogs. It’s obvious the property gets a lot of traffic, and some minor basic things, like lightbulbs, should be replaced, but the floor plan allowed for everyone to spread out and have privacy when they wanted (including 5 kids involved in online school during the day), and be social when they wanted. Heated pool and tiki bar were great. Construction next door was only a minor distraction- didn’t really affect our stay. Easy walk to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. We hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great

Very spacious. It was well priced and exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Joshua, Thanks for staying with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please give us a shout when you are ready to return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
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