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"Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open!

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Private Pool Surrounded by the Main House & Guest House
Pool
Welcome to Life's a Beach
Main floor back porch overlooking the private pool area
Outstanding spacious chefs Kitchen with seating for 8, fully equipped!

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

8 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 20427.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Carillon Beach
    3 min walk
  • Panama City Beaches
    14 min walk
  • Camp Helen State Park
    3 min drive
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    23 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

1st Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Guest Suite 1

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Guest Suite 2

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Study

1 Single Bed

3rd Floor Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Bunk Room

3 Single Beds

Guest House Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest House Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Guest Suite 1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Guest Suite 2 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

3rd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Half Bathroom

Toilet

Main House Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open!

Welcome to Life's A Beach! Leave your worries behind and come visit the Beautiful sandy beaches in our gated community, Carillon Beach!

Perfect for a Family Reunion! No detail has been missed in this incredible home. You can sit out on one of the several porches and overlook both lake & ocean views! Awesome Location near the tennis courts and additional community pools.

The main house has 2 Master suites, 2 Guest suites, 1 bunk area (perfect for kids), a private study with a sleeping area, and a third floor with a living room and another bedroom & bathroom. The enormous Gourmet chefs kitchen is absolutely perfect for Family dinners! Preparing a meal in this kitchen will be a dream come true for any cook! Huge center island, additional breakfast bar, Viking range/oven, a Wet bar & wine fridge. Fully stocked kitchen with everything you would need during your day. The dining room off the kitchen has a table that seats 12+ !

The Guest house (Included in your rental) has a spacious open floor plan! 2 Bedrooms on the second floor and one full bathroom. Conveniently, there is a Half bath on the main floor and a full Kitchen completely stocked, perfect for making lunch by the pool! If you want more information on renting the guest house separately please contact us.

From one of the many balconies in both houses you look over the Amazing private pool & outdoor entertaining space. This property is breathtaking and will be the perfect house for your next Vacation! You will not ever want to leave!

Life's a Beach includes Beach Service for 6 from March 1 - October 31, weather permitting (6 Beach lounges and 3 Umbrellas).

The private pool can be heated for an additional $350.00 fee for the week. The Carillon Belleview Park Pool is only a 2-3 minute walk from the house and is heated.

The golf cart at the property is the Owners and can not be used by guests for liability reasons. You can rent a golf cart from Coastal Cars & Carts if desired.

The Community does charge a $35.00 fee per vehicle parked at the house.

Property manager

Tara Rosso
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool/Patio/Porch Quiet Hours after 10PM
No High School or College Spring Break group trips allowed. During Spring Break rental weeks, several of the guests must be 25+. Kids always 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and Rosemary Beach, while Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are popular area attractions. Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 3 min walk
  • Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive
  • Alys Beach - 7 min drive
  • Pier Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza by the Sea - Seacrest Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is "Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Life's a Beach" Home w/ Private Pool in Carillon Beach. Thanksgiving 2024 Open! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Powell Lake and Panama City Beaches. Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most amazing property in Carillon for a big family
This was the most spacious property we have ever booked in Carillon or surrounding. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all bigger than the pictures lend themselves…truly a spacious downstairs where all has room to cook, visit and chill with family and friends. It was convenient that each occupied bedroom had its own bathroom. The private pool was also a big hit for the evenings when everyone was tired of the beach. When the owners tell you the kitchen and garage are stocked, they mean it. From pool toys to footballs to bikes and spices and cookware, it’s all here. This is a huge house, so be aware that some cleaning issues may not be addressed during peak times due to time constraints… it’s pretty hard to clean a place this big in 6 hours. But I feel confident that the owners do a deep clean at the end of the season. Our only issues were that the master bedroom on the second floor does not cool down like the rest of the house and there was not a working dryer in the main house, which we were notified of the day we came to stay, and was not fixed before we left. Not the worst inconvenience, but for the price of the place, we did expect everything to be in working order. Just come on down with your swimsuits, sunscreen, and towels, because they have you covered. Park in the driveway, because there is plenty of space. Enjoy the super short walk to the beach, and the seclusion of privacy while there. Honestly, this whole neighborhood is a hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great size or our large family
This house was great for our family of 9 adults and 7 grandchildren. Plenty of space we never felt cramped The pool was larger then other Carillon houses we stayed in and had some many pool and beach toys for kids We have been going to Carillon beach since 2006 and grown from a family of 5 to16 so have been fortunate to have houses that fit our changing size Tara was so responsive even with my crazy questions Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th anniversary celebration
There were 17 family members staying at this property together and we had plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked and the long dining room table was perfect for our anniversary dinner. The beds were comfy and everyone had their own bathroom. There was an abundance of fluffy white bath towels although you need to bring your own beach towels. There were plenty of chairs for the beach but no canopies or umbrellas. Pool floats were much appreciated. Big bonus was the pool. It is a nice size and after a hot day at the beach, it felt like a million bucks to float in that cool water. The guest house was very tight but we needed the space for 2 aunts. They shared a bathroom which wasn’t ideal but they didn’t complain. 2 couples in there would be a bit much. The second dishwasher and washer/dryer came in handy. One thing that made our weeklong beach trip so enjoyable was the golf carts. We had 2 six seaters from Coastal Cars and Carts and it made transporting all our beach stuff much easier since there is no longer car parking allowed at walk overs. We had fun riding around Carillon during the day and at night showing off our beautiful Happy Place to first time visitors. We would highly recommend Life’s A Beach…it was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

robert G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place would stay again
Very nice people and house. Two of My daughters did say your cleaning crew could Do better. They are also noted as neat deals thou.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We stayed here the first week of November. This was a perfect vacation. Tara was very responsive to every question. Amazing place. Very clean, well stocked with everything you need. We definitely are coming back. Just wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
The term that kept coming up was that Carillon was just “comfortable”. The neighborhood is really nice, and the house was the perfect house for our group of 4 families with teens. Each of the adults had a private en-suite, the boys were in the bunk rooms on the second and third levels, and the girls were in the guest house. We took full advantage of the basketball and pickle ball courts. It’s an easy walk to the beach, and we also loved relaxing in the back yard by the pool or on one of several porches.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family
Wow! What a house. We have stayed in numerous properties throughout Carillon for more than 20 years, and this place has been our hands down favorite. The home was clean, comfortable, and incredibly well stocked. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., KNOXVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Vacation
Our extended family (15 people, grandkids to grandparents) had a fantastic stay at this property. The actual home is as-good if not better than the listing! Property manager was very responsive to all our needs, and there was plenty of open space on the first floor for the whole family to comfortably gather. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Vacay
Beautiful property, great location. Each room was special, the host were accommodating, easy to get with and happy to help to make our stay special. It was very clean and advertised pictures were spot on. Can’t wait to come again and bring family and friends. Loved that we rented golf carts to scoot around in. Tara was the best, thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation!
The house was absolutely perfect for our extended family. From Super Papa to the youngest grandchild, Veronica. The kids enjoyed the pool and the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Midge G., York

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family spot
The house and neighborhood were perfect for a large family. The beautiful beach is a short walk and the pool kept our crew occupied for hours. Kids can ride bikes safely and the area is very close to all the restaurants and fun things at Rosemary beach. The house is well equipped to handle a large crowd.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SeaBreeze Jazz
The property and location were awesome… We enjoyed the features and the open space… Very clean and roomy… We truly enjoyed the option to walk particularly to the beach…
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch!
We have stayed at Life’s a Beach, as well as other properties managed by Tara, multiple times and they never disappoint! Our family of 13, including three infants (one pack ‘n play was provided!) had plenty of space to relax and sleep and had fun preparing all of our meals in the spacious kitchen and on the gas grill located by the pool. We utilized the large Sportbrella on the beach to provide shade for the babies and used the available cart/wagon to bring down extra sand chairs they provided in addition to the six loungers reserved on the beach. Mornings were spent at the nearby beach and the heated pool (ample size) was used all afternoon and evening by all ages (well worth the additional fee for heat!) We also played daily on the tennis and pickleball courts only a block away. Tara is a great communicator and responds quickly and kindly to all inquiries. We’re already planning our return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
13 women met to celebrate 38 years since their college graduation. The home was perfect for us. Communication with the owner was xoutstanding. The neighborhood was beautiful for daily walks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betti J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Reunion!
Adults and children (including teenagers!) throughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and spacious property! The neighborhood is walkable and picturesque. The beach is breathtaking with white sand and emerald waters. The heated pool was a huge success! Our host, Tara is the best. Great trip- planning our return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
The house and guest house are both beautiful and were perfect for three families with children. The pool was perfect for returns from the beach. Overall, the location was great and the home was perfect for us. Would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This house was perfect for our family vacation. The pool in the back yard is the cherry on top especially with little ones who still nap during the day. Everything was easy to find and locate, we will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory V., Thompsons Station

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Place is Amazing
We had a family reunion of 12 adults and 5 kids. The house is incredible and has so much common area space. The rooms were cozy and everyone seemed to be comfortable. The guest house was a great addition for the grandparents that needed some quiet time at the end of the day. Pool is perfect size to relax after a morning on the beach. We were very satisfied with the entire property and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Wonderful house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of the Best
The property offers everything and more as described on website. Luxurious setting, amenities galore and perfect for our family of 17 ages 5-72! Will recommend and hope to return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Four sisters family vacation. 17 total with kids ranging in ages from 9yrs to 25 yrs. 4 master bedrooms was a bonus. carriage house was excellent for adult children. Loved the pool. Quick walk to beautiful beach. Pickle ball court was a blast. Boys enjoyed basketball court. Beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great house for the family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Our group had such a great time here. We loved the location, the short walk to the beach and especially the pool. We had 17 in our group and there was plenty of space for everyone. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roseann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week!
We had a wonderful spring break vacation! We had 5 families with various kid ages & there was plenty to do for all. The house was perfect for our group…spacious & well equipped. Beautiful house & wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent space for retreat
I have rented this location before. Love it. The property manager is professional and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tara Rosso

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Large family with 6 children from St. Louis and quality time with our family is our top priority. We love to keep active and enjoy walking or riding bikes in the morning around the community. We have built this house as a place we can share with our friends and family for years to come and the design was very important to us. We feel we have a true slice of paradise here and want to share it with everyone we can to make those outstanding family vacations. We have been coming to the Panama City Beach / 30a area for most of our kid’s life and have rented many houses/condos and owned a condo for a number of years which we factored into the building of this home.

Why they chose this property

Unique benefits of this house: Life’s a Beach is one of those beach homes that takes your breath away the moment you walk through the door. With every inch thoughtfully considered and no detail left unnoticed, our beach home offers the ultimate getaway. Designed for our large family in mind, it is ideal for multi-generational family vacations. We hope you will enjoy the calming neutral décor, showcasing colorful art and oceanic-blue pops of color. As one of the largest houses in Carillon, with six bedrooms in the main house each with their own baths and add on the two-story Guest house with 2 more bedrooms, full kitchen, living, laundry and 1.5 baths. This allows for some of that key private time sometimes needed for those large groups. With seating for over 20 in our well-stocked kitchen and dining room, it is perfect for catching up with friends and family after a day at the beach and pool. The 3rd floor has a tower room complete with a Wii, Smart TV, sleeping area with walk in Closet, full bath and a walk out tower balcony with a breath taking view of the gulf. The 3rd Floor is our son’s favorite hangout when not out around the pool.

What makes this property unique

We were sold on the setting knowing with the lot and a half it would allow us for more than enough room for our houses and garage (key for bikes and toys – please use at your own risk) but still provides a great backyard / pool setting - truly a little oasis and just a short walk to the beach. We have enjoyed Carillon Beach for many years and hope you will love it too! Please check our calendar for availability for your next dream vacation today!

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