See all properties
Entire home

Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool

Family-friendly stay near Carillon Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool

Property grounds
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 15243 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

View in a map
Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach by IHG

Panama City Beach
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,218 reviews
The price is CA $159
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach by IHG

About the area

Panama City Beach

Seaside stay .At this Sunnyside vacation home, you'll be well placed to visit Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches, both within a 5-minute walk. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Vacation homes in Panama City BeachOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pier Park - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Sushi And Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool

ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK! A Luxurious 3 Story Family Beach Home with Guest Cottage, PRIVATE POOL and hot tub, has been a sought-after Carillon Beach vacation rental home for years and just right for the perfect family gathering. This home is located directly across from Carillon Beach Walk-over #8 – it’s that close! Step over the sand dunes to the sugary white sands and emerald waters, where you will find two complementary two sets of chairs (4 chairs) and pads with two umbrellas set up for you daily (March 1 - Oct 31).

Rock Lobster, the main house, accommodates 9 guests with wrapping porches and multiple ocean views. Love Shack the guest house, which is also meticulously appointed, accommodates 6 additional guests and offers yet more views of the ocean.

PRIVATE POOL - only registered guests may use the pool. The guest must request heating the pool - Daily fee required of $60 per day before taxes.
Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter

ROCK LOBSTER MAIN HOUSE:
1st floor
King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV
Laundry Room
King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV

2nd floor
Living room
Gourmet kitchen
Dining area - seats nine inside
Large wrapping porch facing the Gulf of Mexico - seats 10 guests for ocean views
Guest Queen bedroom, full bath (walk in shower),TV

3rd floor crow’s nest
Three twin beds, TV

LOVE SHACK GUEST HOUSE:
1st floor
Queen bedroom, private bath, TV
Queen bedroom, private bath, TV
Washer & Dryer

2nd floor
Living Room
Kitchen - Dining area, seats 8 guests
Bunk bedroom
Powder room
Porch overlooking private pool area with ocean view
(*only registered guests may use the pool)
Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter

ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK are located in the sequestered gated community of Carillon Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, which enjoys 3900 feet of uncrowded, white, sugary-sand beaches. Amenities include 3 community pools: Bellview Park, Beach Club Pool (located on the Gulf of Mexico), and East Pool. There are tennis/pickle ball courts, full basketball court, children's play area and large green spaces. This is a walking, biking, golf cart community with cafe, exercise club, general store, and Baliage salon and spa. In addition to the manned entrance gate, Carillon also employs licensed security officers who patrol the grounds to ensure the safety of our guests. Carillon Beach is a 'Mayberry USA' beach community where lasting, even generational, memories are created. Also, Carillon Beach is a disability friendly community with a wheelchair lift to the main pool area and a handicapped accessible ramp from the pool to the beach. The upscale shopping and restaurants of Rosemary Beach and 30A are only a 3-minute drive away.

Carillon Beach is without a doubt an invigorating retreat. Whether you relax in style or energize in fun activity, enjoy the best-kept secret along 30A, Carillon Beach . . .Come and enjoy yourself. The beach is breath-taking, the emerald waters await at ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK!

PARKING POLICY: 5 vehicles OR 4 vehicles and 1 golf cart. Maximum of one Vehicle or Golf Cart in the gravel area to be parked in front of a home, in the gravel. NO Golf Cart Charging of a cart that is parked on any gravel area. Charging must take place in the driveway.

GUARD GATE ENTRANCE PROCEDURE AND HOA PARKING POLICY: The Carillon Beach HOA has implemented a QR code entrance procedure for renters at the main entrance. All vehicles must register and pay a $35/vehicle parking fee to enter Carillon Beach. Upon registration, you will receive a QR code that you will use at the entrance scanner.

NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED OR COMMITTED UNTIL SPEAKING WITH THE MGR. PERSONALLY TO ASSURE THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU.

This is a family vacation home. WE DO NOT RENT TO VACATIONING GROUPS OF STUDENTS OR SINGLES. Pets considered on request.

Similar properties

Property grounds
No Worries: Sleeps 18 with Carriage House, Private Pool, and Beach Access!
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 29 reviews
No Worries: Sleeps 18 with Carriage House, Private Pool, and Beach Access!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 2,612 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
ROCK LOBSTER LOVE SHACK! Beach Home Guest Cottage PRIVATE POOL
2332-192330

Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Stay

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P., Cedar Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, safe and welcoming!

We absolutely ADORED Carillon Beach and it’s many amenities. It was a beautiful and serene environment with beach access directly across from the homes. The homes were clean, well stocked with necessities, and ready to go upon arrival. Our communication with the host was superb. These homes & Carillon beach itself checked off everything we wanted in a vacation. We will definitely look to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place for vacation. Enjoyed every minute of it

We had a great time and will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house with plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great with plenty of room to spread out and it was very well appointed. We had one small issue - needed a new light bulb and the property manager was very responsive. They texted back almost immediately. I wish we had known there was a $70/day fee to heat the hot tub...so there is not really a hot tub. We specifically rented a house with a hot tub because my husband wanted one. It may be that the hot tub can't be heated without heating the pool and we definitely didn't want the pool heated in June. One minor glitch, but not a deal breaker. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Franklin, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great trip to Carillon!

We have been vacationing in Carillon for 20 years. This was our first time staying in Rock Lobster & Love Shack. The location can’t be beat- Steps from the beach walkover! The pool is fantastic. One word of advice before booking this property, especially a large group- pay close attention to the description and photos of the common areas and sleeping arrangements. This layout is a bit different from other beach properties. (The property manager, Karen, reviewed a lot of this with me when I booked the house) Speaking of the property manager- she is great! Very prompt responses from booking the reservation and throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at the beach

Great property, close walk to the beach, pool, updated interior, overall a fun week at the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach trip

Rick Lobster was very nice. My family rented love shack which had a broken washing machine and dryer and no internet. I ended up doing all of my family’s laundry which was annoying for them and me. Neighborhood is lovely and it was great having a private pool and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., Oklahoma City, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This was a perfect house for two families. The location was great, right across from the beach walkover and water views from the second and third floors. The pool was so nice to come back to after a day on the beach!!! As others have said, the living/dining area was a bit small but overall the house was great and fit our needs perfectly! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful

great location and house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay was everything we hoped.

Had a great time! Wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay, Close to Beach, Super Convenient

This place is clean, immaculate and well decorated. It is also, literally, right across from the beach access. This is the least populated section of the beach, so it’s the closest thing to how the beaches down there used to be. The house sleeps 13 easily and comfortably. The only thing that wasn’t clear is that you share the pool and hot tub with anyone who stays in the coach house named “Love Shack.” So if you want to book a large family gathering book “Rock Lobster” (this property) and “Love Shack” (the carriage house). Overall, jewel of a property, great location. Close to Publix and Winn-Dixie (grocery stores) and Wal-Greens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacay

House is in a perfect location. House was slightly smaller than we anticipated but worked just fine for the 8 of us
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!!

Everything was great! Short walk to the beach, pool was awesome after long day at the beach. Loved being able to do our laundry! We have been to Destin many times, even the private beaches are crowded, this beach was so quiet and nice for our 4 teenagers it was amazing!!! No complaints from us. One more amazing thing, if you have a question or issue you can call management, they answer, problem solved or questions answered. Would stay again or recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family experience and time together!

Very happy staying at Rock Lobster and Love Shack!! With having small children, we really enjoyed the pool between the two properties. Great overall experience!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Wedding week

Perfect beach home!!! Decorated beautifully, had everything you could possibly need, comfortable beds, you name it! Very safe location. One minute walk to the most beautiful beach ever! Will visit Rock Lobster again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Fabulous home for family vacation

We loved everything about this house, especially the porches and seating! It was beautifully designed and very close to the beach too. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

Rock Lobster is a wonderful house. We will go back again!

Rock Lobster is a beautiful house inside and out. It was clean when we arrived and was newly renovated. My family of 10 enjoyed our stay and would like to go back next summer. The pool is very nice and the water temperature felt so good on a hot day. The beach is right across the way from the house with an easy access to walk over. LeAnn was very kind and is sending a forgotten pillow to my niece. The only complaint was the internet service but that was out of the owner's control. The house is in a beautiful community and there were no crowds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Rock Lobster in Carillon ROCKS

We have rented houses in Carillon for the past thirteen years and this house (according to the grandkids) was awesome!! The owners became friends, the kitchen was beautiful and eating on the porch gave us plenty of room and great views. All the updates that the owners made to the house was creative and functional. The pool was a great place for the kids to swim at night and the house was right across the street from one of the walkovers to the beach. Thank You LeAnn and Greg for sharing your house - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

EM S.

Great Location and Quality Home!

We enjoyed our time at Rock Lobster! First time stayers in Carillon, and really enjoyed the area. The Location of this house is completely worth it! We went with our 3 year old and it was wonderful. No lugging all of your stuff to the beach. We didn't even have to wear shoes to walk there. You walk10 steps across the street to the pavilion and then 30 steps off the pavilion and the beach chairs are right there. The home itself is finished wonderfully! Kitchen has nice new appliances that all work great. Also a blender. Plenty of room on the first floor to unload and store your beach gear which keeps the sand debris to a minimum on the 3rd and 4th floors. Bathrooms are all nice and clean with wonderful water pressure after a long day on the beach! We also enjoyed having the private pool and hot tub right there. Was great for adults with kids that nap, so we didn't feel trapped inside half the day! The owner was very accessible and answered the few questions we did have promptly. Overall a wonderful stay and we would definitely recommend this house to friends and family and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016