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Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool!

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Pool Area backs up to nature preserve
Front of the home
Family room with 65" tv and large sliding doors that fully open to the pool area
Living room and game room with pool table and 65" tv
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palm Coast, FL
  • Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Palm Coast Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hammock Beach Ocean Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool!

Welcome to Shell Cottage! This home offers a perfect beach getaway! Shell Cottage has a pool with an open floor plan and huge sliding glass doors in the main rooms opening directly to the pool and outdoor dining area. With St. Augustine 30 minutes away, Orlando 1.5 hours away, and the beach about 10 minutes away, you will never run out of fun and exciting things to do! AND the home backs up to a nature preserve for total seclusion and privacy! We can't wait to share our oasis with you!

Come ready for the best vacation! Shell Cottage is minutes to the beach, has a pool, game room, plus a very open floor plan. This home has tons of space to gather and hang out. The entire home features high ceilings and is decorated in a modern, coastal style.

-Enjoy the huge living room/game room area with 65" TV and high end pool table. There is a view of the pool and large sliding doors open completely to the pool area.

-The family room with fireplace, TV, large sectional and leather recliner is right off the open kitchen. The family room also has a large sliding glass door that opens to the outdoor pool space.

-Three bedrooms allow for 11 guests to sleep comfortably.

-Super large owner bedroom has a king size bed with a desk for working. It also has a pull out twin sofa bed. View of the pool with sliding door access.

-The second very large bedroom includes a queen bed, and a bunk that has a double bed, single bed, and pull out trundle single bed.

-The third bedroom has a queen bed and a desk for working. All our mattresses and bedding are super high quality, brand new and extremely comfortable.

-The owner's bathroom is massive with a huge double vanity and large tub and separate shower.

-The second bathroom is also very large with a double vanity and large shower.

-The kitchen can seat 6 at the table, and has 6 barstools around the large island. Black granite countertops, and brand new LG appliances make the kitchen just gorgeous! Kitchen comes equipped with coffee maker, instant pot/slow cooker, knife set, all cooking utensils, pots and pans, electric griddle, waffle maker, and blender.

-The pool area is just stunning and feels like your own personal oasis. It backs up to a nature preserve and provides a very quiet and beautiful view of palm trees and live oaks.

-The relaxing outdoor area also has a table that seats 6, smart TV, 4 chairs to relax in around the outdoor coffee table, and 2 super comfortable lounge chairs.

-Garage space can park 2 cars, driveway can fit 2-4 cars.

-On a very quiet street just around the corner from trails, bike paths and only a few minutes drive to the most stunning beaches. Easy access to restaurants and shopping.

- Super close access to the 95 which makes easy access to Daytona and Orlando theme parks. St Augustine is only 30 min away too!

-Smart TVs throughout the home.

- Super strong high speed Wi-Fi for work and play.

-We also provide board games, card games, children's toys, and DVDs.

Doors to pool area all lock for safety, and we also provide alarms on the doors that can be turned on for added safety for children.

Portable crib and high chair provided.

Property manager

Matthew Murdock

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palm Coast

Located in Palm Harbor, a neighbourhood in Palm Coast, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Princess Place Preserve and Washington Oaks Gardens State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Palm Coast Lanes and Let's Play Indoor Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palm Coast, FL

What's nearby

  • Palm Harbor Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ocean Hammock Golf Club - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Palm Coast Beach - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Hammock Beach Ocean Course - 17 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsas Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sushi 99 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Louie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Palm Coast Lanes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portugal Wine Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Coastal Retreat. Relax and Unwind. Backyard Oasis w/ Pool! located?

This family-friendly Palm Coast holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Matanzas River and Trinity Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast. Hammock Dunes Creek Course is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittney W.

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

Home Away From Home

The property was stunning. The pool/patio was definitely a favorite with the kids. They also enjoyed the pool table. The beds were comfortable and the house was spacious. Would definitely book again if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Place was a perfect little get away, close enough to stores and food but secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Great family vacation!

This is a great house with a nice pool in a quiet, friendly neighborhood monutes from several beautiful beaches. Owners were very responsive. It was a terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Resort style pool combined with quiet neighborhood

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The pool with view of palm trees and blue skies was the perfect spot for our family to unwind. The location is great for visiting area beaches. Our favorites are Daytona and Vilano Beaches each about 35 min away. The house was spacious, clean and the owner was quick to respond when we had questions. Don’t hesitate, this rental property is ideal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Rooms are all huge! Plenty of room for many people!

house was very big inside. Windows and sliders everywhere to see the pool and woods view. Host was super fast to respond to all my questions and very accomodating to my needs when adding extra guests at almost last mjnite without extra charges! Would highly reccomend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Su N.

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

The house was beautiful and very clean

Loves the house. It was a little far from the beach but not their fault. Nice neighborhood. Very quiet. Would highly recommend to anyone unless u want to be closer to the ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHAREEN I.

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

Nice home

Nice home, lots of living space. Pool was great never made it to the beach, weather was too hot for the beach. Could have used some more coffee cups. Also, there could have been some extra paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags. And there wasnt any dish detergent for hand washing. Just might want to add that to things to bring. Just comparing to other places i have stayed at. All in all great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Vicky V.

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

Inconvenienced

I want to give this owner a good review but I just can't. He communicated well, but the trip just wasn't enjoyable. We were responsible for things as if we lived there and I don't go on vacation to take care of the property where I am. He had furniture stain removers come and clean a stain that was barely noticeable, he had the entire HVAC system changed out while we were there. In 90 degree weather. Pool cleaners, we had to set the trash out, wash the towels. There were 6 of us with only 4 wash cloths and 2 dishwasher pods. and two rolls of toilet paper. We had to not only buy simple things like wash cloths, toilet paper and what not but it just wasn't a comfortable enjoyable stay. The sliding doors to get to the pool are hard to open, and list goes on and on. Again he communicated well BUT I think all of what took place should have happened when he did not have a renter, I also believe if you know the size of the party staying there as well as the length of time somethings should just be a given like dish liquid, toilet paper and wash cloths.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SANTO

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E., West Virginia

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

4 generations together

The only thing I can truly say that was wrong was pictures do not do this home justice! It’s wide open space in the home. My parents, my spouse, our adult child and his family fit comfortable. Our son and his family that lives in the area has a wonderful time together! The pool is nice, the kitchen is wonderful to cook, sharing meals inside and out! We throughly enjoyed our time making memories in this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Wonderful Place!

The house was immaculate, very roomy and had everything you could possibly need. Not far from the beach. The pool was fantastic and the G babies loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Spectacular rental Shell Cottage

The property was exactly as described, immaculate at check in and the electronic door lock was very convenient. We had a few questions for the owner and his response was very prompt and fully answered all of our questions. We will definitely recommend Shell Cottage to anyone looking to stay in Palm Coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE C.

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

It was a great location to alot of places to go

The house was beautiful. We had 10 people and plenty of space. It was close to grocery store, walmart, restaurants, gas stations, and beaches. The area was not congested.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ciera A.

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

Everything was great

I will book again house was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Awesome place!! Will Stay Again!

We stayed here with my entire family (7 adults/2 kids under 5) and it was GREAT! The house had plenty of space and the pool was awesome! It was a perfect place to unwind and swim, without the crowds at the beach. The grill on the patio was great for dinners outside by the pool as well! I contacted the host to see if there was any chance to check in early and he was very nice and accommodating! Also, my mom was in a wheelchair and this house was very accommodating for her being all one level. We all agreed we would stay here again. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Mitchell, SD USA

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

Spot On!

Great house and perfect for our needs, it was awesome communication and exactly as described. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Good experience

Very nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Murdock

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Hi! We are the Murdock's. We have 4 children. All girls! We love to travel, learn and explore and live life outside of the box. We hope you love Palm Coast as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We visited Palm Coast a short-time ago for the first time and instantly fell in love with this area. The beaches are amazing here and do not feel overcrowded. St. Augustine (30 min away) is the oldest city in the US and is an incredible place to visit and explore. Orlando and its theme parks are only 1.5 hours away and Daytona Beach is a little over 30 min away. There are nature preserves galore and miles of bike trails nearby including at least one that leads you straight from the property to the beach. There are gorgeous natural springs that are nearby that you can kayak and swim on and is a great place to experience. Not to mention some of the best golf courses in the country in our backyard.

What makes this property unique

This property is a little oasis! It backs up to a nature preserve, so it feels very secluded and quiet. You will love spending time in the pool area enjoying the peace and serenity that is found in this location. The house is an open floor plan and there are 4 large sliding doors that all open up to the pool area, which makes this a great place to entertain and spend time together. We hope you get the opportunity to enjoy all that Palm Coast has to offer and enjoy this beautiful property!

Languages:

English