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Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU!

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU!

Welcome to this three story gulf/bay front paradise! From the moment you arrive, you will know you entered pure luxury. Take the custom elevator right to the top floor where you will find a spacious living room with beautiful custom sectional and plenty of seating to take in the incredible panoramic views of the bay! The 3rd floor also boasts an incredible wraparound deck, the most amazing views and even a roof-top sun deck to really enjoy the sun and miles of gulf views in every direction. A gourmet, granite kitchen awaits you on the 3rd floor as well, with high end appliances and everything you'll need for your time away. A comfortable yet stylish dining room right off the kitchen opens to the deck as well to allow you to enjoy your meals while watching the dolphins which make nearly daily appearances right in the bay. The third floor also houses one of the house's 5 bedrooms (with 2 bunk beds, sleeping 4). The second floor has 4 bedrooms, sleeping 10 (King, queen, queen, bunk, day bed with trundle). 2 gorgeous bathrooms on 2nd floor as well. A huge custom appointed closet is located in the master with double vanities and a extra large shower (multiple shower heads in the master bath).

Your own private dock awaits you as well, just perfect to fish or crab from. A boat lifts are unavailable as part of the rental but the boat ramp is one canal from the house and the driveway can accommodate a boat/trailer without issue.

Truly, every effort has been made to make this the luxurious and comfortable gulf front getaway you’ve been waiting for!

This area offers unbelievably great fishing, whether you pick the bay, deep-sea fishing or the river (fresh water). Being able to have your boat right at your dock is a huge plus! Unload your daily catch right at your own private dock!

Need a break from reeling in all those fish? How about a round of golf? St. James Bay is about 15 miles away on Hwy. 98 in Carrabelle. This 18-hole championship course is sure to challenge you while providing gorgeous fairways and scenic paths throughout.

But we all know you can't fully enjoy a water front getaway without a trip or two to the beach and we happen to have some of the very best. Mashes Sands Beach is just a few minute walk from the house. It offers a beautiful, small beach and a fishing pier. The beach is located on the bay and it's calm shallow waters offer safety for small children and a great opportunity for shelling. If you want a wide, luxurious beach experience, head down to Alligator Point and Bald Point State Park (about 7 mi.). Almost every water activity is possible there: sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, you name it!

Need a break from all that fun in the sun? How about an afternoon in quaint Carrabelle or Apalachicola, with its cute shops and awesome oysters! Those are just a short drive west along the gulf, but if you'd prefer to stay even closer to the house, there are glass bottom boat tours or take the kids to the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab where they can enjoy the touch tanks and see the gulf wildlife right before their very eyes!

You'll have had a full day, but if you decide to head out for dinner, rest assured, you're in good hands. Locally caught seafood is prepared in the many fine restaurants located in Panacea, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola. If you prefer to cook it yourself, fresh shrimp, oysters, and the catch of the day are available in the seafood houses dotted along the coast.

Property manager

Claudia Gary

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only and no cig. butts to be left

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: No parties or events without express consent.
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
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

About the area

Map
Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Mashes Sand Beach - 13 min walk
  • Alligator Point Beach - 10 min drive
  • Wilson Beach - 15 min drive
  • Bald Point State Park - 24 min drive
  • Shell Point Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mineral Springs Seafood & Bait - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪My-Way Seafood - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU! located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mashes Sand Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bayside Marina and Silver Lake. Grass Island and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Bay-front! Gorgeous! Spacious! 5/3 Sleeps 14+. Boater's Dream! Close to FSU! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Great 4th Family Getaway
Wonderful house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Location is great! Beautiful home! Thank you Claudia!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach/Bay House!
I stayed here with 13 other friends and we had an incredible time at Claudia's place! This place is well decorated, stocked, and has an amazing view of the bay. The property is very close to a small beach, or you can drive 20-30 minutes to access other, bigger beaches. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and didn't want to leave. This place is an absolute gem - highly rec!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
This is an amazing property. Plenty of room and a gorgeous view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We rented this house for my family to stay together to celebrate my brothers graduation from FSU. It was great to get out of Tallahassee and the water views were amazing! The place actually looked even better than pictures. So spacious with an amazing screened in porch and rooftop balcony was a nice surprise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Awesome place, awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of Paradise
Always a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Happy Place
This property is perfect in every way. Great location with a beautiful view. Very spacious and comfortable beds. Convenient to restaurants, beaches, and entertainment. The fishing is awesome. We visit Panacea once per month and this is our first choice o a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories
This is absolutely the best property we have ever stayed at. If you want to relax, enjoy a glorious view, and enjoy a stress free vacation, this is the place. Close to restaurants, beaches and other amenities. If you want to eat in, you can enjoy the gourmet kitchen with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed
We love the location, scenery and layout of this property. It’s truly a great home. Unfortunately, it needs a serious deep cleaning and some new furniture. We ended up leaving a full day early due to feeling uncomfortable with the current state of the house. This place has tons of potential and the manager was super easy to communicate with, just needs a serious cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We loved staying at this house. It was very clean and spacious. It also has an amazing view that you can enjoy in the morning while drinking a coffee or at night as the sun sets while having a cocktail. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Valerie A.

Dirty and Filthy
The neighborhood was nice the location was perfect but once you enter the house there was a old smell to it the wall was dirty the vent this black dust on it the carpet was the worst I ever seen no way you could’ve walk around with out shoes on one bathroom shower curtain was dirty the tv in master bedroom didn’t work at all reported it no one came out to fix it the whole we were there. The host didn’t come by at all or call us .We had trouble working the elevator when we arrived we text her of our problem with elevator.She text us back with the instructions on how to work elevator. I text her on Thursday morning.We check out on Saturday morning no one call or came by for fix the TV .The furnitures were fifty also .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
The accommodations were perfect for our family. We had a couple of small issues that were corrected in minutes by our great host, Claudia. Fishing off of the dock for the little kids was great. Would stay here again no doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Our group consists of 9-10 men aged 58-83. The elevator was a must, and one of the primary reasons we chose this property. We were able to park 3 boats and 5 trucks on site. House is great with spectacular views. Met the owners Dad upon check in. Super nice gentleman. Stayed in touch with us and gave us suggestions for alternative boat ramps during low tide. I am a home builder, and I have never seen a shower as big as the one in the master bedroom at this home!! I had several questions for the owner during the weeks leading up to our trip, and she responded within 30 minutes each time. Thank you Claudia. Screened porch overlooking the bay was also enjoyed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Claudia was super responsive to any questions we had. Property was exactly as advertised, pictures online are a perfect representation of what you're getting. Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My in-laws and I loved this rental! It EASILY, and comfortably, sleeps 14, is close to FSU opposite of traffic and it had everything we needed. The home could use a interior paint touch up, but that is cosmetic and didn’t diminish the quality of the home overall. Claudia was a great communicator and she made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay. I would highly recommend booking this home especially for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Nice property however, updates needed and thorough cleaning needed including furniture, celling fans, deck and interior panting. Microwave did not work. Several roaches were seen throughout the kitchen area. I expected more up to date property for the price I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana S., Greenfield IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip 2023
We had the absolute best time here. This was our second time staying here and plan to come again. One of the guys caught a 5ft shark off the deck. As soon as he got it up the line snapped. We caught tons of crab, stingray, and fish. Dolphins came out daily as well as manatees. We relaxed so much and hated to leave. Claudia is the best to communicate with and her dad came over to fix something and he is just adorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
FSU Graduation greatest idea!
Our son graduated from FSU so we wanted to stay close but out of the chaos in Tallahassee. This place was perfect. The location is amazing, there is a Walmart close and a small market on the corner incase we needed something quick. Being on the water and looking at the views of the bay and the gulf were beautiful. The property is half a mile from the beach. It was the best idea ever and Panacea has become one of our must return to areas for vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
Will not disappoint. Amazing house and the view is breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect gathering
This was perfect house for my brothers surprise 50th birthday. Bringing family and friends together. Having everything needed with accommodations. When having problems figuring out TV and reaching out to host had very quick response to help. Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday get away
Great trip - old Florida, quiet location full of beautiful views, comfortable stay, ease of accessing - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Getaway
This place is beautiful and has some amazing views! My family and I really enjoyed our weekend getaway and would definitely go back. Claudia was very nice and was quick to respond when I reached out to her. Thank you Claudia!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost great!!
We had a family reunion Thanksgiving gathering. Kitchen had all supplies we needed to cook two full dinners, plenty of plates and silverware, and tons of counter space, though gas burner took 45 minutes to an hour to boil water. The linen closet in master provided us enough towels, and there was enough toilet paper to get us started! The property has gorgeous 180 degree views of gulf and bay, and if you are out there with no moon - the Milky Way is clearly visible! We saw dolphins come in and out of the bay every day, and saw a group of manatees. You can also experience sunrise from one side (form the third floor widow’s walk) and beautiful sunsets from anywhere!! The owner is super responsive and willing to work with you to make your trip great. The only negatives: walls need to be painted and repaired, but aren’t crazy beat up, screen door on main balcony is broken but usable and deck furniture is clean and comfy, couch is stained but comfy, carpets in bedrooms are stained but seem clean. Also, one of the shelves in the main cupboard collapsed (one above it was already collapsed) - keep an eye out for that. The property could use a good going over, but is still pretty good, especially considering the number of rooms, views, and wide open living area with hardwood floors!! If you are okay with everything not being perfect, the # of beds, views, ability to sit on the main floor deck to enjoy the water and sunsets, hardwood floors and we’ll appointed kitchen on the main floor are perfect! Thank you Claudia!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Property was in good shape, couple of little items but nothing major. You cannot use the fireplace, local law I was told, and never got the TV's working, but the night sky at this location with all the stars and Milkey Way clearly visible was almost worth the price alone. Perfect house for 5 couples. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022