Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A

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Beautiful and different sunsets every evening.

You're here for the water, so relax and enjoy!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6141.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Chipley, FL

Lucas Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Falling Waters State Park
‪32 min drive‬
Pier Park
‪46 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest/Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Three bedroom, two bath, beautiful home on Lake Dunford, aka Paradise Lake.
Tremendous, picturesque views of the Florida sunsets. Fishing, canoeing, row boating, swimming and paddle boarding on the lake.
Quiet and peaceful lake and surrounding area. Several other large lakes in the immediate vacinity.
Only 30 to 45 minutes away from some of the best beaches in the world, the beaches of 30A, like Panama City, Rosemary, Grayton, Destin, etc.
Get the best of both worlds, beautiful spring fed lake, fresh water and the beautiful beaches within an easy drive of this home.

Property manager

Donald Vaughan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chipley

Located in Chipley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucas Lake and Falling Waters State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chipley, FL

What's nearby

Lucas Lake - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Falling Waters State Park - 32 min drive - 36.4 km
Frank Brown Park - 44 min drive - 57.0 km
Pier Park - 46 min drive - 59.1 km
Rosemary Beach - 53 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dee's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Holmes Creek Pizza & Pasta Co. - ‬10 min drive
‪Cafe 79 - ‬11 min drive
‪Bubba's Seafood and Oyster Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Smoke N Butts - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lucas Lake and within 25 miles (40 km) of EBRO Greyhound Park and Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Falling Waters State Park and St. Andrews Bay are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Quinn B.

4 Apr 2025

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

Best place in the panhandle

We love the neighborhood, the lake and the house. I highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott & Linda N.

30 Mar 2025

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

Our Chipley Go to place

The owners of this place go over and above. We have stayed here 3 times (possibly 4). Would not consider another place if wanting to stay in this area.

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn B.

9 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful stay

Awesome house. The lake is beautiful and the house was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brinda C.

26 May 2024

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

Our 2nd stay

We stayed here several years ago and it’s still a great place to stay. The home is conveniently located north of the PCB crowds and near several lovely State parks. However, you can sit on the dock and enjoy watching the fish jump or take the jon boat out on the beautiful lake. Immaculately clean and well supplied, I highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

5 Nov 2024

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

Our Home Away From Home

We absolutely love this lakefront home! We’ve stayed here twice while visiting family in the area, and each time has been wonderful. The property is beautifully maintained and offers everything you could want for a relaxing getaway. The view of the lake is stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset, and we love starting each day with coffee in the Florida room. The home itself is cozy, spotless, and stocked with thoughtful touches—from board games to kitchen essentials. The layout is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious common areas and comfortable bedrooms. The private dock is fantastic for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The owners are incredibly responsive and accommodating, making sure every detail is covered for a seamless stay. We look forward to returning every time we’re in the area—it really feels like a home away from home!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas R.

25 July 2023

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

Great get away

Excellent place to stay. Private, on the lake for fishing and swimming. Just up the road from Cypress Springs and Boat Lake swim park. Owners of the property were great to work with. Will definitely come back

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

25 June 2022

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

Absolutely Beautiful Home!

This home is beautiful inside and out! We really enjoyed our stay! We had everything we needed for the week we were there! We will definitely be doing this again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

11 Aug 2022

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

Awesome place to stay

Brought the entire family for vacation here. Beautiful house and setting on the lake. Great dock to fish from. Quite neiborhood. Just a great place to relax and have fun

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dick M., New Brighton MN USA

5 Apr 2023

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

GREAT PLACE TO JUST RELAX

What a great place to stay and enjoy northern Florida! We were there for a month and enjoyed it very much. The home is very well maintained with ample room and is stocked with all of the necessary cooking utensils and dishes that you might need. The lake view and sunsets are fantastic and beautiful. Would very much consider visiting again!

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

30 Nov 2023

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

Very relaxing and peaceful

We had a lovely time. We stayed here on 2 different occasions, and plan on returning again. Beautiful setting, quiet, relaxing and a perfect home for family. The boat dock on the lake is the ideal place to watch the sunset. The owner Don has always been more than helpful. And look forward to our next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., MARIETTA

27 Nov 2020

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

Everything is like Brand New

The house and furnishings are extremely well maintained and the kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorna R.

8 July 2023

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

Great

Very well kept .I only wish that we had a TV in each bedroom.but I will return for another vacation thanks Don .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

20 July 2022

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

Beautiful lake house

House was more than what I expected. It was clean it had everything we needed to clean, cook, and spend some time with family. The backyard view was just fabulous. No words can express the great time we had in this property. Thank you for giving us a great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

14 Sept 2020

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

Super relaxing time

Everything went smoothly. The place is perfect for a relaxing time. It was just my husband and I and two of our sons. We took great pictures at the lake. They enjoyed getting in it... I was the designated photographer :) Not far from the beach. We hD an amazing time!!! We will definitely go back. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F.

27 June 2021

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

Chipley Lakehouse

Was exactly as advertised. Pictures are accurate. Distance to Panama City was a little longer than anticipated. We drove to PCB twice each day. The lake was just beautiful though, wish we had more time to have fished it, but 3-4 hrs a day on the road to and from PCB takes a lot of the day. No restaurants in Chipley. I recommend this stay, however, it was nice to get away from the chaos of the beach. The neighborhood was very nice and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

27 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakehouse

Overall, we enjoyed use of the property. The space was big enough for our small family to be in separate areas enjoying different things. We loved the Florida room overlooking the lake! The dock was a hit and my son finally caught his first fish off of it! I used the kitchen for every meal and everything I needed for cooking was there. We truly enjoyed nature in all aspects and didn't turn on the TV once. We had one issue, checking in. I believe it to be a one off and cannot foresee it happening again but our access code did not work the first night and we ended up staying in a hotel since we could not make contact. Don was extremely accommodating to our issue, paying for our loss and even offering an additional night at no cost. Like I told him, we are human and everyone makes mistakes. While frustrating, it did not impact the activities we had planned for our extended weekend. Lastly, it's a bit far out from any stores so if you're used to just hopping in a car and running around the corner for something, you should plan accordingly. But that's a part of getting away, the quiet atmosphere and pure relaxation! Thank you Don and Pam for allowing us to stay in your home. We did our absolute best at ensuring we "left if better than we found it"! This property did not disappoint!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

8 Dec 2022

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

Visiting my son and wife

I rented this very comfortable home to visit my son and wife for 2 weeks. It was very clean and well stocked. They live near by, but this made it more comfortable for all. The home is lovely, and sits on a very calming lake. The neighborhood is very quiet and great for walking. I will definitely return for my next visit. The owners were very attentive and available if needed. It was a great experience.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Apr 2022

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

Amazing stay

Location is wonderful. Close enough to drive to the beach or just hang on the lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

chuck o.

10 Apr 2022

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

Peaceful stay at the lake

Property was as advertised - clean, comfortable and peaceful We enjoyed our stay at the Lake!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

26 Feb 2022

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

Well kept house on the lake.

House was excellent. Fishing could be better, but that's not the hosts fault - we'll blame it on the east winds. The house and property were as expected.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W A.

30 Dec 2021

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

Chipley Christmas 2021

I traveled to Chipley to visit with family who reside nearby so the house was well-located for our needs. Everything was as advertised. Communication with the owner was excellent. The home had every convenience needed for a comfortable stay and I found the towels particularly plush! Loved living on a lake for the weekend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gracie M.

3 Dec 2021

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

Great Getaway

Second time staying there and we love it. Great getaway hideaway!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

28 Sept 2021

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

Paradise Lakes weekend

My family enjoyed our three day weekend at Paradise Lakes. The home is very clean and comfortable. The view from the back of the home onto the lake is fabulous. This home is approximately 30 to 40 minutes from Panama City in a rural area of Washington County, FL. It is very peaceful. It is perfect for some "chill" time and to reconnect with friends and family. If that is what you are looking for, then you will enjoy staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina P., Nashville, USA

9 July 2021

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

Perfect Relaxation

The home was exactly as advertised, warm and welcoming. The neighborhood was very quiet. This made for a relaxing environment. Not far from PCB depending on traffic 35 -50 min. The Host : responded timely. I would highly recommend this vacation destination to anyone needing piece and quiet. The lake views will speak for themselves.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

19 June 2021

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

Very pleased

Everything went smooth, from the booking process to the checking out process. Don’s home is lovely and extremely comfortable and was a perfect centrally located spot to base from. We will definitely stay here again. The house had everything we needed, from a stocked kitchen to a fully supplied laundry room. With the beautiful view and the comfortable accommodations, you just can’t go wrong!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donald Vaughan

We're the Vaughan Family. We currently reside in Southern Ohio.

My wife grew up in Marianna Florida, I grew up in Southern Ohio in a little town called Middleport.

Pam is a Speech Therapist for a local hospital and I have an Insurance Agency in our small town.

Why they chose this property

Pam has always wanted to have a home close to the town she grew up in.

We love the beach but we also love the freshwater of a lake.

We chose this home primarily because of the beauty of the lake is and it's location between Marianna and Panama City Beach.

What makes this property unique

We have a row boat, canoe and some paddle boards.

But even if you're not a water person or a fisherman, the lake offers you a peaceful surrounding.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom #1

Guest Bedroom #2

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Guest/Family Bathroom

Master Bath

Spaces

About this property