[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101500000/101490600/101490540/4cf710b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101500000/101490600/101490540/503b0317.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101500000/101490600/101490540/b361a5f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101500000/101490600/101490540/103f5787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101500000/101490600/101490540/e3c87b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Shell Mates, where luxurious lakefront houses offer a comfortable and upscale getaway. Enjoy year-round fun in one of the two private pools, which can be heated for chilly evenings or relax at the outdoor grilling space with a bar. ### Entire home 8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 196556 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area Shell Mates - Luxury Vacation Rental in Miramar Beach with Private Pool Favorite Features \- 2 Private Pools \- Waterfront / Lakefront \- Grills \- 5 Minute Walk to Beach \- 8 Complementary Bikes More about Shell Mates Double the fun at Shell Mates for your next large retreat! Combining Coastal Soul and Sea-Renity doubles the space and amenities for your group. Sleeping 19 across the two houses, everyone will have space to spread out. These luxurious lakefront houses are nestled in an idyllic setting near the beach offering a comfortable and upscale beach retreat. Guests will enjoy the private pool that can be heated for year-round fun, outdoor grilling space with a bar, and a dock on the lake for catch-and-release fishing! Shell Mates offers a feeling of seclusion while only a three-minute golf cart ride to the beach! Create lasting memories with friends and family at Shell Mates - Reserve now! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 6,556 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968306/f0d327c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACH FRONT JEWEL (FORMALLY \`THE MAGNIFICAT\`) Gulf Pines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=18968306&PinnedHotelID=18968306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66800000/66799100/66799003/3606e9bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Pool and Spa, Golf Cart, 2 Min to Private Beach - Island Oasis Gulf Pines - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=66799003&PinnedHotelID=66799003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83227100/83227080/5115c25c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sky's Oasis: Huge Private Pool/Spa, FREE Golf Cart, Private Beach Gulf Pines - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=83227080&PinnedHotelID=83227080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119357900/119357858/667d5c09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACH THERAPY: Game On! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 814507 ## About the area Located in Gulf Pines, a neighborhood in Miramar Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Sirens at the Beach and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach.dx6034995) [View more Vacation homes in Miramar Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6034995-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.37486%2C-86.33623&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uvjCbg7f57rF4Itve6fnLVcFZjM=) Miramar Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Sirens at the Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Baytowne Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.8 km ### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive - ‪Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Bistrology - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Beach House @ Sandestin - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shell Mates - Luxury Lakefront Vacation Rental with Private Pool Space & Outdoor Area located? > Located in Gulf Pines, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sirens at the Beach and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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