Welcome to Shell Shocked, a gulf view pet freindly vacation home just steps from the beach with that old Florida charm and modern conveniences. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a unique layout, with the bedrooms on the first floor, and the living room, dining room and kitchen on the second floor. The kids will love the small loft area and the sleeping quarters tucked away in a cubby. The adults and children alike will love lounging by the pool and the beautiful decorator touches. Relax before the television and fireplace in the spacious living room, or relax in the viewing tower and take in the spectacular sight of the Gulf’s emerald waters. All three bedrooms in Shell Shocked are on the first floor. As you enter the house, the first bedroom is down the hall to the right. There’s a queen bed, two night tables with lamps, a 20-inch TV, a spacious walk-in closet, and overhead fan. The bathroom has porcelain furnishings, a pedal sink and a walk-in shower. As you head back out the hallway, there’s a stacked washer/dryer combo in the bi-fold door closet. An adjacent closet allows for additional storage. The second bedroom offers a queen bed, 12-inch TV and DVD player, an end table with a lamp, an overhead ceiling fan, bureau, sliding door closet, and a little “cubby” sleeping area with a single mattress that will be a favorite with the kids! The third bedroom has two twin beds, one end table with a lamp, a 12-inch TV/DVD player, bureau, sliding door closet, ceiling fan and an in-room pedestal sink. The bathroom has a shower/tub combo, porcelain fixtures and pedestal sink. The plank pine wood staircase to the second floor conveys that old Florida feeling. At the top of the stairs you’ll come into the living area. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, a great reading nook, a small sofa, a larger sofa, coffee table, Adirondack chairs, two tables with lamps, CD stereo, TV/DVD, and two overhead fans. The dining room has a large dining table with seating for eight. The room is brightly lit and beautifully decorated with fun, beachy décor. The breakfast table will be a hit with the kids. It has stool seating for four. The kitchen has a small island, underneath which is the oven. The electric stove top is on the countertop, which is Formica. The appliances are white and include a refrigerator, dishwasher, blender, coffee machine, toaster, toaster oven and microwave. The sink is stainless steel and has two basins. The fixtures are chrome and the designer cabinets are made of pine. A bathroom off the kitchen offers porcelain fixtures, a pedestal sink and a walk-in shower. A wine bar with pine cabinets is the perfect place to mix a cocktail after a day at the beach! A ladder accesses a small loft approximately 3-1/2 feet high, making it a hit with the kids, and is completely enclosed with a railing. The deck off the kitchen has a barbecue and two chairs. A spiral staircase leads to the viewing deck. Here you’ll have great vistas of the Gulf of Mexico. There are four chairs, allowing you to kick back and relax. Back at ground level you’ll find the nicely landscaped pool area. The pool itself is kidney shaped and is surrounded by seating for eight and and can be heated for an additional fee. Shell Shocked has parking for two cars. The beach access is approximately 150 yards away. Just meander down the street, following the bend in the street to the right. The access point is a wooden walkway on your left. Included in your stay enjoy the complimentary free adult bike cruiser and unlimited DVDs, plus exclusive discounts on golf and fishing. Enjoy your free bike cruiser along the Timpoochee Trail, a paved pedestrian and bike path running the length of Scenic Highway 30A. Golfers can choose from a number of award-winning courses, including Camp Creek, Shark’s Tooth, Origins and Santa Rosa Beach Golf and Beach Club, with discounts available at Kelly Plantation, Camp Creek and Windswept Dunes.
A Guest from Nashville, TN recommends this property
Stayed 4 days in Aug, 2012
We had a fabulous girls trip and stayed at Shell Shocked. The only disappointment was the lack of porches / outside seating to have that glass of wine and hear the waves. Bathrooms small for 4 high maintenance ladies "stuff" but otherwise perfect.
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We are so glad that your "girls trip" was a sucess! We look forward to having you return to the sugar white sands of the Emerald Coast.
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Dorothy B. from Cenoia, GA recommends this property
Stayed 7 days in Jul, 2012
The house and pool were basically nice, certain things need attention however. Kitchen utensils need to be checked, lacking certain items like measuring spoons. Most of the frying pans were very scratched up. Grill interior needs an overhaul. Main couch was sagging in middle. Headboard in master bedroom needs to be tightened up as it bangs against the wall with any movement. Barstools are very loose and wobbly. The house's internet never showed up, but we were able to log in to another one out there. Extra blankets need to be at the house. Location was great, beach was very nice.
Manager Response
Thank you for your review and for bringing your suggestions to our attention. We look to reviews to help us keep informed of things we can take care of to make our guest's stay more enjoyable. We agree, the location is great and Shell Shocked really is a wonderful property. We will look into the items you mentioned and can't wait to have your family stay with us again in the future.
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A Guest from Reserve, LA recommends this property
Stayed 7 days in Jul, 2012
Wonderful location, enjoyed the white sand, clean emerald water and the private pool.
Cons: There were a few minor items which could use some attention: Broken window blinds in the lower bathrooms, burnt light bulbs in a couple of fixtures and the landscaping could use some attention ( very overgrown )
All that being said this is a great house and with very little additional maintenance could be an exclusive rental.
Manager Response
Thank you for your review and we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation at Shell Shocked. It is such a wonderful home in a great location and the pool is a definite plus. We also appreciate your bringing those issues to our attention so that we may address them accordingly for your and other guest's future enjoyment.
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A Guest from St. Francisville, LA recommends this property
Stayed 7 days in Jun, 2012
We had a wonderful time at the Shell Shocked property. The location cannot be beat. The house was comfortable and bright. Private pool was nice but the landscape needs to be cut back and cleaned up a bit. The house needs some updating but all in all, we had a wonderful time.
Manager Response
We couldn't agree more; Shell Shocked is an awesome property in a prime location! Thank you for your suggestion about the landscaping. We will definitely look into your suggestions and can't wait for you and your family to stay with us again!
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A Guest from Atlanta, GA recommends this property
Stayed 7 days in Jun, 2012
Wonderful house and the managment company did an excellent job.
Manager Response
Great to hear. Shell Shocked is a great house and thank you for the kind words about our staff here at Royal Beach Rentals. We hope to see you again next year.
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