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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14190 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Crawfordville, FL

Shell Point Beach1 min walk
Wakulla Springs State Park21 min drive
St. Marks Lighthouse45 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place with everything provided for our stay. Would like to visit again!

Tiffany R.

Dec 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk room

2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Bird’s Up Retreat-Gulf Front Home at Shell Point Beach

This beautiful coastal home is the perfect oasis for families, guy's fishing trip, girl's getaway and excellent for large groups. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms that accommodates 16 but with room for everyone to have their own space. It is located directly across from Shell Point Beach with exquisite views of the gulf. If you are looking for a place to chill this is the getaway for you.
This home was built in 2019 for our growing family but for other families to make memories as well. The main floor has an open floor plan. As you enter from the covered porch into the living area it flows on into the dining and kitchen area. The living area has a 50” TV and wonderful views of the gulf. The kitchen is fully equipped and the dining area has seating for 8+.
The master bedroom and bath are on the main floor with a king bed and 40" TV. The bedroom has an entrance from the covered porch with a view of the gulf and the canal.
Upstairs you will find 4 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One bedroom has a king bed, 2 bedrooms with a queen bed each. There’s a bunk room for the kids with 2 twin over full bunks and an additional twin with twin trundle. Plenty of space for everyone and privacy for couples.
The location is hard to beat. We are directly across the street from the beach with unobstructed views of the gulf. On the beach you will find a volleyball court, playground for the kids, several pavilions and bathrooms for your convenience. The back side of our home is directly across from the boat ramp which is very convenient for boat launching. You are welcome to bring your boat and there is plenty of parking for a trailer at our property.
There is a covered porch on the front and a deck area on the side. This is the perfect place to enjoy the sunrise with your coffee or the breathtaking sunsets in the evening.
For your convenience there is a cargo lift for getting luggage and groceries up and a concrete area underneath for parking or outside entertaining.
All linens are provided, ample supply of towels, toilet tissue and paper towels. Laundry room with full sized washer and dryer with all the laundry essentials.
Children are more than welcome but pets are not allowed. This is also a non-smoking home and smoking is not allowed inside.
We are sure you will find everything you need and more in this beach retreat.

Property manager

Rhonda Grizzle

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Beach view

Saltwater Taffy Cottage - 4/4 home on the beach with adjacent boat dock

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets on the premises, absolutely no exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping allowed inside the home.

Only adults are allowed to operate the lift and it is for the purpose of hauling luggage/groceries. BOTH gates must be closed during operation.

Only licensed drivers are allowed to drive the golf cart. Do not drive ON the beach.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wildwood Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Shell Point Beach. Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum are also worth visiting.

Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

Shell Point Beach - 1 min walk
Wakulla Springs State Park - 21 min drive
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 29 min drive
Mashes Sand Beach - 31 min drive
St. Marks Lighthouse - 45 min drive

Getting around

Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬20 min drive
‪Posey's Beyond the Bay - ‬25 min drive
‪Spring Creek Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Mineral Springs Seafood & Bait - ‬24 min drive
‪Posey's Steam Room & Oyster Bar - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bird’s Up Retreat-Gulf Front Home at Shell Point Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bird’s Up Retreat-Gulf Front Home at Shell Point Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bird’s Up Retreat-Gulf Front Home at Shell Point Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird’s Up Retreat-Gulf Front Home at Shell Point Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shell Point Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Wildwood Golf Club and Medart Park. Wakulla Springs State Park and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

24 Dec 2023

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

Great place.

Great place with everything provided for our stay. Would like to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

20 Sept 2023

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

Great house in an amazing location!

We had a 3 generation vacation here over a long weekend. The house was immaculate and included everything we needed to be comfortable. There is ample common space inside, a great deck upstairs and lots of room under the house for gathering. The views were amazing and the beach is across the street. The owners were very prompt in all communications and have detailed instructions on anything related to the house, procedures, etc. as well as a great guidebook for area restaurants and attractions. We didn't use the golf cart, but it was a nice option to have. As "dad the pack mule" one of my favorite features was the lift to get all our stuff up and down. We brought our 24' bay boat and had no issues docking. The ramp is across the cove and one of the easiest setups we've experienced traveling with the boat. Plenty of room around the house to park the truck without unhooking the trailer and still have space for multiple other vehicles. We loved it and look forward to returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

27 Apr 2023

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

Shell Point Beach house

It was a spacious house with beautiful views of water. The kids love how close they were to the beach & playground. It worked great for my daughter's families & I because we come to the area to visit for a family reunion in Crawfordsville.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

23 Dec 2022

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

The Blue House on the beach!

The home was as advertised and more. It was well appointed, clean, and the layout is perfect for an extended family vacation. The property owners were a pleasure to communicate with and and responsive. It felt like home!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

20 Mar 2022

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

Great time had by all 9 of us!

My family (me, my wife, my two kids ((ages 12 + 15)), and my wife's brother and his family )(wife and 3 kids ages 3, 5, 7,) spent five nights at the house. There was plenty of room and then some for all! The beach is right across the street, and very easy to access. The younger kids really enjoyed playing on the beach and exploring in the water for hermit crabs and starfish and other sea creatures. The beach is very nice, and not too busy. It's not like the waters of the open Gulf or the Atlantic, but nice. The house is not only very spacious, but was clean and has everything you need. The back dock on the channel is an added bonus for putting in kayaks, or doing a little fishing. We kayaked both in the bay and in the channels, and caught a few fish. We even saw a few manatees in the channels. The hosts were very helpful and were quick to answer all the questions we had before, during, and after the stay. Highly recommend staying here. Especially families with kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

15 Mar 2022

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

Amazing house!

We will definitely return! It was perfect for our family to all meet at from west coast and east coast! We all loved! Views are incredible!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

1 Feb 2022

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

Great birthday weekend

We had a great time. Would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

19 Nov 2021

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

Fantastic property with great views and boating access. Perfect location for family gathering.

Easy rental process.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

16 Oct 2021

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

We were very happy with our house

Very clean, lots of extras, nice location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

5 Oct 2021

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

Great

Nice place to slow down for a bit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul r.

6 Sept 2021

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

Great stay!

Perfect location with plenty of room. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

27 Apr 2021

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

Exceeded Expectations

The house is like brand new...The Kitchen is stocked with pretty much everything you would need.. The View from the balconies is priceless. The beach is located directly across the street.Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

1 Apr 2021

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

Perfect beach getaway

Our family of 10 loved this home. There was literally anything we needed and then some. The location is one of the best in the neighborhood. We hope to stay longer next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

10 Oct 2020

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

This is a lovely, well-equipped home with an expansive unobstructed view of Apalachee Bay.

The process for renting this property was simple and problem-free.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

25 Sept 2020

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

Scalloping Trip

This was an excellent location for our trip, the home was spacious, and very clean. the golf cart was truly a plus,. we carried our boat and docked it right at the house. we will be staying here each time we visit family in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2020

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

WOW! This house has it all including great hosts!

Let's start with water on all four sides! The beach is a short walk, there is a dock to park your boat with easy access to the ocean, and a ramp that is just a short drive/walk. Access to the golf cart in this community was a great amenity. The house itself was well furnished and appointed; the hosts really thought about what would be used in the house from dishes, to cookware to condiments! We have stayed as a family at multiple short term rentals and this is by far and away the best. Great location. Great amenities. Great house. We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets on each day. If you want to be on the forgotten coast this is the house for you. Thank you to the hosts for great communication and especially for sharing your piece of heaven!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Al J.

12 Aug 2020

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

Excellent Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Eddie's home! Awesome views from the porch, the beach is directly in front of the home, and the boat ramp is adjacent to the lot. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

10 July 2020

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

Great place!

We had a great time staying here. Close walk or golf cart ride to the beach, plenty of room inside, everything we needed to enjoy our stay was at the house.