Shore to Please right on the beach!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Carrabelle, FL

Carrabelle Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Crooked River Lighthouse
‪5 min drive‬
Pelican Reef
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Shore to Please is the right name for our vacation rental home. Beautiful, breathtaking panoramic bay views are offered from this beachside property. Spectacular sunrises are a sweet pleasure to witness. This wonderful house offers carport parking, two bedrooms one beach view master with attached bath includes king size bed. The second bedroom has one set of bunk beds queen size. Kitchen is well-stocked with newly installed stainless steel appliances. New water softener system for the well water has been installed. A nice relaxing screened-in porch with clear glass balcony. Two open wood decks, with outdoor park style grill, and two picnic tables, plus an outside shower. You can fish, crab, swim, catch rays of sunshine, take a walk on the private-like beach, or just relax and watch the sea life right off the white sandy beach in front of Shore to Please. The beach is great for shell collecting. The day trips you can make from here are amazing. St George Island is only 20 minutes away. Apalachicola an established in 1831 quint shopping community is 20 minutes away. Where you'll also find Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Other places to visit in the surrounding area include Tates's Hell state forest total size 202,000 acres. Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluffs hiking trailheads East and West less than 10 minutes drive in each direction from Shore to Please. The Historic Carrabelle Lighthouse and Museum is located on St. George Island. The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, built in 1895 has a farmer's market which is held every first and third Saturday. With cycling paths that start at the lighthouse to Carrabelle. Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum, Dog Island Ferry excursions, charter fishing, kayaking. Guided boat tours at Wakulla Springs, Panacea's Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (with touch pools for children), a variety of local seafood eateries and a local supermarket. Close by is the beautiful St. James Bay Golf Course and Resort with 370 Acres of Golf Community, plus an 18 hole play golf course designed by Robert Walker. Charter a boat in Carrabelle and go deep-sea fishing. 1/2 day & full-day trips are available. Kayak through the famous 'Tates Hell' State Forest or Dog Island also enjoy a quiet ride up the Carrabelle River. Come to Carrabelle and discover the incredible natural beauty of 'Old Florida'.

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THIS PROPERTY HAS A 4 NIGHT MINIMUM

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Janalyn Dowden

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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

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A signed rental agreement must be completed by guest

A pet fee of $100 is required per pet where applicable

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and St. George Island Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

Carrabelle Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Crooked River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
St. James Bay Golf Club - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
St. George Island Beach - 28 min drive - 30.8 km
Pelican Reef - 33 min drive - 32.8 km

Restaurants

‪Hog Wild Bar-B-Q - ‬7 min drive
‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬9 min drive
‪Pirate's Cove Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Scallywags - ‬9 min drive
‪Pirates Cove Marina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shore to Please right on the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shore to Please right on the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore to Please right on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore to Please right on the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carrabelle holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle Beach and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. Island View Park and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Dijana R.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Super disappointing

Not sure where to start, if you looking to hangout and fishing you ll be good, my goal was to use beach as much as can swim and etc, I send message to host few weeks prior as I was reading some bad reviews that you can not swim and I was told “yes you can depends on tide” that wasn’t the case regardless of tide the water has so much grass inside its imposible to swim or relax or do anything, if I knew that on time I would have cancel that trip because whole purpose of booking this beach front was that we can use it, now if you have pets highly recommend but also be careful bear visited us few times, also water inside like sink and shower smells horrible so be prepared to have your own water to cook and etc. Someone also commented that pictures are deceiving and they were right. Definitely won’t be booking again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

25 Aug 2024

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

Awesome Property

This is an awesome property and very pet friendly. We arrived to a poor dog injured hiding on the property and contacted the agency. Ther county dog officer came immediately and picked up the injured pooch. The beach and neighbors are wonderful. The property is quite private and very quiet. Would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

25 June 2024

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

Nice get away

Overall impressed with the stay, house was cleaned and had everything we needed in it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley R.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet family getaway

The property was exactly as pictured aside from the boardwalk. The only thing different is there is now two boardwalks with only one leading to the beach. If you have difficulty taking a steep step up or down, you may have issues on that last step. My kids were entranced by the stingrays, dolphins, crabs, jellyfish and sea snails that they saw from our section of the beach. I loved that the other houses near us were also dog friendly because it made me more comfortable having my dog on the beach and not worrying if she was going to upset our neighbors because they are pet parents to. The water was super warm and you could walk out 100 yards and not get above your waist. I didn’t realize at first that this property is sound front instead of ocean front which suited us just fine because I did not have to worry about big waves or rip currents with my kids. I would highly recommend this area and location to anyone and definitely suggest going to the Red Pirate for a bite to eat. The house has everything you could possibly want, even beach toys and little chairs for the kids! I loved that linens were provided and we had a washing machine to do laundry. We were so fortunate to have neighbors with kids the same ages as ours, we all made friends and hung out on the beach daily. The area is so amazing that we have even considered moving. If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place to stay, this place and beach is it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah d.

9 Nov 2023

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

Amazing views SO Peaceful

Beautiful place & incredible views . Magestic and rural . We didnt want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

6 Nov 2023

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

Peaceful bliss.

Wonderful location for a peaceful relaxing getaway. Located on the beach, great for the dogs to walk the sand bars during low tide. Seashells, sea birds and driftwood galore. Very nature friendly. Surrounded by state parks for nature hiking, short trip to town for some shopping and to St George island. The residents of Carrabelle are some of the friendliest people that I have met. I hate to give my secret away but I plan on returning for a third time next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete T.

17 Oct 2023

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

Relaxation

We enjoyed disconnecting and staying at Shore to Please. The location allowed us to get out and enjoy nature and the quiet serenity was exactly what we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

11 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing

The property was very clean and had everything we needed and more! This is a place you go to unplug and unwind. Looking forward to our next trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK C.

16 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!

Perfect place to relax

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Cristi Y.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beach not like the pictures

The beach in front of the property didn't look like the pictures on-line. It was covered in broken cinder blocks, bricks, 2 automobile tires, 4 rusty rod iron posts sticking out of the beach. The steps from the deck to the beach online look like a easy transition, but in reality it was about a 3 foot gap, they tried to fix the situation and used cinder blocks as steps. Which just made it worse because they were unstable and slippery. We did not swim at this location. The location of the house is beside the busy loud road. The water had a funny smell and tasted gross. The towels were stained and many of the dishes were dirty. The floor was clean of sand and the counters and furniture were clean. We did enjoy the screened in porch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney R.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely location

The house it's and it's location were a very lovely vacation away from life. My only reservations were that the pier shown in pictures above is slightly misleading. The steps do not go down to the beach and there is a couple foot drop after the last step. There was a precariously placed cinder block and some rocks placed there as a step, however of my kids had been young or if I had any sort of mobility issue due to disability or age I would have been unable to step off the dock and on to the sand. There was also a very big sign in the refrigerator stating "if any pet hair is found in the furniture or need you well be charged an extra fee" which caused my family a good bit of anxiety because even if you don't let pets into furniture hair still gets on there. The location of the home was very lovely an overall we had a good trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

17 July 2023

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

Carrabelle getaway 2023

The property was exactly as listed. Communication with the owner was perfect with exact instructions for check in and check out. The house and property were clean upon arrival. Adequate towels and washcloths were provided with dishwasher pods, dish washing soap and garbage bags. We enjoyed the screened in porch and saw tons of marine life in the bay. We ate at The Fisherman’s Wife which was a 3 on a scale of 5. Picked up seafood from Millender and had a seafood cook which was really fresh fish and went back for more for trip home. Also St George Island is only a short distance if your looking for more of the tourist type atmosphere but we liked the less crowded beaches in Carrabelle. Will definitely go back and stay at this house. Had a great time and thanks to the owner for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

13 June 2023

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

Great beach house in quiet area!

We had a wonderful week at this house right on the beach in a very quiet area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

2 May 2023

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

enjoyable property

We especially enjoyed the screened in area.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

8 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing vacay!

Nice, clean, quiet place to stay. It was also within driving distance of other towns, beaches, shopping and restaurants. We loved it here!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

24 Dec 2022

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

Cozy Beach Getaway

Excellent communication on the rental rules and quick reservation process. The property was exactly as pictured and had just the right amount of amenities to make the stay comfortable (cookware, linens etc.) The property’s location was right on the beach on what felt like a small neighborhood albeit it’s directly off a local highway. It still felt secluded and private. Towns with activities, grocery stores, gas etc were no more than 15min from the home so if you needed to pick something up that you didn’t pack, it was never too far away. The beach had a very calm current and it was perfect for walks during low tide or just getting some relaxing time in the sand or warm gulf waters. This is a perfect spot for a small family vacation or a small group of friends to enjoy the beach away from the crowds of Panama City, Destin, and the like.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

16 Nov 2022

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

Private Oasis

We really thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The beach was private the house was clean and in such a decent location to easily pop into several towns along Florida's Forgotten Coast.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

1 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful serenity

Was looking for dog friendly beach for first time ocean visit with my dog. The beach cottage is the perfect overall set up and very dog friendly. The indoor and outdoor space laid out well. The beach felt secluded and undisturbed. Picking up seashells, finding small crabs and blue crabs in the water. The perfect paradise for a quiet relaxing retreat. I do have one suggestion for the property to alert travelers of the possible animal interactions at night while taking out the dog. The location is very close to the national forest. I plan on coming back next year. Such a pleasant surprise.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E., hyannis

18 Oct 2022

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

Great spot

Fufilled all our needs and then some

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Monroe GA

18 Oct 2022

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

Just what We were looking for

Enjoyed this trip! Super quiet and relaxing. Property was as described and just what We were looking for. House was equipped with everything We needed. Amazing screened in porch with additional deck. Literally steps to the white sanded beach area. Easy transaction and check in.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

This place was seriously stunning. I was disappointed that there was mold and rust all over bathtub with dead bugs and nothing was wiped down. But we cleaned it ourselves and enjoyed all the views.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela S., Greenville SC

5 Oct 2022

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

Small town getaway

This will be our 3rd time staying here. We love the location to town and on the beach! Our dogs absolutely love the water as well. It's very small town with no hustle or bustle which is perfect for us. The house is very well stocked and very cozy. We're looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Malissa P.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very nice house

House was great. No shells, lots of tree stumps to watch out for on the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad F., Canal Winchester, Ohio

20 Sept 2022

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

10th Wedding Anniversary

Had a nice time at Shore to Please. Spent the week relaxing, as there isn’t much around Carabelle to do unless you fish. Got lucky with better weather than forecasted. The house was overall pretty clean and we found it as advertised for the most part. As stated in previous reviews, the house sits kind of close to a fairly busy 2-lane hwy (the listing pics give the impression that it’s further off the road than it really is). The beach was pretty well covered in seaweed (the clean areas of sand were nice and white and soft and almost shell/rock free) and the water was dark brown. After doing some reasearch, we learned that the reason is due to many rivers in the nearby vicinity dumping into gulf. There is also a lot of seaweed growing under the water just a few feet off the beach all along the coast as well. The water wasn’t nearly as clear and nice as we were hoping. We took a day trip to Panama City and experienced the beaches and water that we had hoped for in the Carabelle area. Obviously none of this can be controlled by the property owner or managers, but I thought I’d share some specifics for perspective renters to know in advance. If traveling to the area for the first time, be prepared for no breakfast restaurants, no name brand food options and 1 old school IGA grocery. It’s super low-key, which we personally liked. Overall we enjoyed the experience, but I have to say that next year our destination will most likely be toward Panama City Beach/Destin or Sarasota/Clearwater area simply for the clear water and beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kevinmcconnell@gmail.com M.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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