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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Carrabelle, FL

Carrabelle Beach1 min walk
Crooked River Lighthouse7 min walk
Carrabelle History Museum5 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)70 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was an excellent place to stay. It is right on a small beach frequented by playful dolphins! We really enjoyed watc...

Michelle W.

Aug 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Come Stay And Play At The Lazy Dolphin I- special

It's Snapper Season! Snapper Season: June 1st - July 31st and September 1st - November 30th (weekends only)

The Lazy Dolphin I is the perfect place to relax and unwind, sit on the lanai with a cup of coffee and watch the dolphins who like to hang out right at the shores edge! They have been known to make trips to this area several times a day for feeding, thus came the name, The Lazy Dolphin! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has everything you need! The kitchen is fully stocked from a crock pot, griddle, blender, french coffee press, to pots and pans and bakeware. The master bedroom has a king size bed with ensuite bathroom and the guest bedroom has a queen size bed, both with cozy furnishings. The second bathroom is off of the kitchen. The master bedroom and living room both have cable T.V. while the guest room has Roku T.V. so you can stream all your favorite shows on Netflix, Hulu, & more. There are also several movies and board games for when Mother Nature is not being cooperative. The screened in lanai has a BBQ grill and plenty of seating for the whole family. Directly in front of the driveway is a walk over mini bridge for beach access at your own little private beach! In the fenced in backyard there is a outdoor shower for easy clean up after the beach. Come have some fun in the sun at The Lazy Dolphin!! Our new addition to the rental market, The Lazy Dolphin II can also be rented for extra space or by other guests. A pet is welcome depending on size and breed, please inquire.

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Inquire about our winter monthly rates.

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY OWNER

*While this home is pet friendly there is a 2 limit max on pets. Pet fee is non-refundable and is $100 per pet*

Other area attractions include: Tate's Hell Nature Trail, the Historic Carrabelle Lighthouse and Museum, Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum, Dog Island Ferry excursions, charter fishing, kayaking, cycling paths, guided boat tours at Wakulla Springs, Panacea's Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (with touch pools for children), Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, St. James Bay Golf Course, a variety of local seafood eateries, and a local supermarket.

Property manager

Janalyn Dowden

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

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

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is near the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa 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 Ochlockonee River 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 - 1 min walk
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - 5 min walk
Crooked River Lighthouse - 7 min walk
Carrabelle History Museum - 5 min drive
St. James Bay Golf Club - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harry's Bar and Discount Liquors - ‬5 min drive
‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬4 min drive
‪Carrabelle Junction - ‬5 min drive
‪Pirates Cove Marina - ‬4 min drive
‪Marine Street Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come Stay And Play At The Lazy Dolphin I- special pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come Stay And Play At The Lazy Dolphin I- special?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come Stay And Play At The Lazy Dolphin I- special?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come Stay And Play At The Lazy Dolphin I- special located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Carrabelle Beach and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. Crooked River Lighthouse and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

27 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful place with dolphins across the street!

This was an excellent place to stay. It is right on a small beach frequented by playful dolphins! We really enjoyed watching them in the mornings when the water is calm. The property is close to larger beaches and shopping and eating areas. We loved being close to Carrabelle, Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, and Crawfordville. The opening to beach access directly across the street is overgrown and would be easier to see and enjoy if it were incuded in the lawn service. The porch would be more enjoyable if the chairs were cleaner and the decor more inviting. The seating areas would be better if the furniture were updated. Overall this was a great place to stay and enjoy the area.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Madison, Ga

7 July 2023

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

Relaxing

Lovely beachfront getaway. Loved the natural setting and no crowds. The property is nice and has been updated well. The kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of outdoor fun to be had. Beach chairs, PFDs, kayaks, grill on site. The backyard could use a little attention, but all in all good experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy L.

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed but only once

The property was nice but had a moldy smell. There were a few things we thought would be at the house based on the description that were not there like beach towels. We had to purchase when would have just brought from home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Candace I., Laurelville, Ohio

23 June 2023

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

Beach Getaway

The house is cute and relatively clean. The house was equipped with everything you might need and a fenced in backyard for our dogs to use. The king size bed was comfortable. The screened-in Lanai allowed us to enjoy the sounds of the waves. Dolphin sightings almost daily. The "private beach" is difficult to use. There are tree stumps & debris all over the beach. However, the public beach is a very short walk & there are hermit crabs to explore that live on the tree stumps and rocks on the beach. The only issue that we encountered was after a storm and the electric had flashed our thermostat seemed to keep resetting itself to a higher temperature. All night I was fighting with this thermostat and the next day I got a call from Patty, who asked me to keep the thermostat at 68. I have a disability and I suffer from heat intolerance so it was hard for me to be comfortable at this temperature but I was trying to compromise. The next night I woke up sick because someone had reset the temp to 70°. I reached out to the rental company and found the owner had been resetting my thermostat. After I explained to them that my need for the lower temp was a medical condition, they obliged and we did not have another issue. I was a bit perturbed at this because there was nothing in the rental agreement or house rules that gave a limitation on house temperatures. All in all, we would stay again just with the understanding that I need the house a little bit cooler than the average person.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

27 Nov 2022

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

Great location

Clean property with everything you might need. Great location - close to beach and nearby towns and state parks.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis P.

27 Sept 2022

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

Awesome weekend getaway!

We had so much fun spending the weekend at the lazy dolphin! We had been wanting to take our dog to the beach and we knew our time was limited because he’s getting old and thankfully I had a friend recommend this place, so I figured I’d check it out. It is a perfect setup. The backyard is nice and secure and the screened in porch area is a great way to sit out front to watch the view while also still having your dogs with you and the comfort of being secure. We loved having the private beach, especially since we had our dogs. It was perfect and we will also recommend to our friends/family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

24 July 2022

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

This was the relaxing experience I was looking for.

The house was superbly stocked with essentials. We never left the house except to lay on the beach. It was exactly what we were looking for to spend our family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Keri M.

13 July 2022

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

We saw dolphins with our coffee every morning!

The perfect space for 3 or 4 people! Very dog friendly as well! The fenced in yard was a plus for our pups! We were not able to use the shower off of the kitchen due to a back up of dirty water when turned on but thankfully had the shower in the back of the house for all of us. I called to discuss the shower and was told they would send someone out during our visit but that never happened…Besides that, it was a very pleasant stay. I loved the screened room for evening hanging out and grilling!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

5 July 2022

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

Summer trip

Very Spacious!!! Pictures do not do this place justice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

19 Apr 2022

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

Great, clean, affordable family vacation spot!

We had a few days to escape during our kids' spring break, and we wanted a laid back spot away from the crowds where we could just enjoy some quiet time without all the regular distractions of school, work, and activities. The kids enjoy kayaking, so the included water sports equipment was a huge plus in choosing this property. It is beautifully decorated and smelled great when we arrived. The washer and dryer was super convenient! All the amenities we needed were provided. We love supporting small local businesses, so we ate at a few small local restaurants and enjoyed chatting with our servers and owners. Every meal was awesome! The kitchen allowed us to eat in when we didn't want to venture out. We picked a DVD from the large selection of movies and had a wonderful movie night! The lanai seemed to be everyone's favorite spot to gather and enjoy the sunrise and coffee and feel the breeze off the gulf in the mornings before heading out. The private beach was definitely private! We encountered very few other people and were able to enjoy each other's company. I would note that it is across the road from the house, something that might be more important for parents of young children or elderly guests. The house is split into 2 rentals under the same roof, but we never heard the other people who where next door aside from an occasional cough. It was still very peaceful. It was exactly the vacation we wanted! Many thanks to the host for sharing with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marly D.

22 Mar 2022

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

Enjoyed it

The house had everything we needed. Everything was thought of; kitchen was stocked with kitchen essentials, bathrooms had body wash shampoo and conditioners, grill for BBQ and a bag of charcoal, beach chairs and beach supplies, kayaks, bikes. We enjoyed our stay. Patty(from the management company) is very nice when we skope to her. Very happy we picked this property, we enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much. We stayed at Lazy Dolphin 1. Preferred it over the property next to it especially because of the wide class windows that allowed us to have an unobstructed ocean view and the interior decor. Communication was very good as well when booking. Keep up the good work in providing amazing accommodations. Will recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

15 Aug 2021

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

Lazy Dolphin

Very private and quiet. Nice place for my dogs. Excellent stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

14 July 2021

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

Quick family getaway

Wonderful home with everything we needed for an amazing stay! We saw dolphins daily!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Terrie H., Winter Haven, Florida

10 July 2021

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

Gulf Views

Rental unit was clean and nice views from living room and deck. Everything was well stocked for inside and outside/beach use. Note: There is a 2nd unit on property for rent, adjacent to the screened in lanai.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

1 July 2021

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

The Lazy Dolphin was an amazing stay! It’s updated, clean, and so comfy.

We could see dolphins swimming from the porch. It was so amazing to see them up close. It was the perfect vacation getaway for our family. The Lazy Dolphin was a great place to stay with all the comforts of home and more. The only downfall was the brown water in the Gulf due to the seaweed and nearby river delta. It was our first but not last time in Carrabelle.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

21 June 2021

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Birthday trip

The stay at the Lazy Dolphin was very nice except for the 1st night there were these small black bugs with wings that came out in the house, like they hatched out or something. All over the house drawn to the lights. Then the next nights they were gone. A lot of them that first night came out of nowhere. Really weird! Other than that, the stay was very nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose L., Seale, AL

9 June 2021

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

Great stay

Great location, very clean and had everything we needed for a home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

30 May 2021

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

Awesome place to stay!

The house was very clean and super nice! We enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay again. It has all the amenities you would need for an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAIME G.

30 Apr 2021

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Great Getaway Spot

Very impressive property - location is great, views are amazing. Interior is updated/modern, and accommodation was extremely cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

21 Nov 2020

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

Celebration of Birthdays

Mother and I decided to celebrate our Birthdays in the sleepy area we lived in almost 50 years ago. The location is perfectly between panacea and Apalachicola. The drive here is easy. The sunrise and sunsets are beautifully majestic. If you do not mind a little road noise becUse it right across from the scenic Hwy 98 it is just perfect. The coastline is different in that there are ancient cedar knots in the sand which make it even more special. I absolutely treasured this trip.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

6 Aug 2020

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

Great little place

We had so much fun and the property is very nice. The beach across street was full of hermit crabs and sea life for the kids to explore. The kayaks were great to take out and so nice of owners to have those for us to use. St. George is just a short 15 minute drive and we beached at the state park where the water was gorgeous! The owners had all you needed for a great vacation

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

6 Aug 2020

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Overall great vacay

Great location with private beach across the road. Be prepared for a different beach experience with beautiful cypress stumps and lots of seaweed. We loved it though and day tripped to St. George Island State Park a few times when we wanted white "typical" beach. Apalachicola was close as well so we took advantage of the cute shops there. There was a snafu with the AC in our unit for the first couple of days but the property manager/rental company was great with communication and we were able to stay in the adjoining unit until the AC was fixed. Rental was really cute and comfortable with lots of beach items to borrow, kayaks, bikes, toys, etc. We had a great time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

TRINA B.

9 July 2020

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

Comfortable stay right across from the beach

Clean house with lots of extras to make your stay comfortable. We loved having all the beach equipment available to use. The kitchen is well stocked. We prepared most of our meals at home. The location is perfect! Few steps to a PRIVATE beach area and just minutes to the town. We did a day trip St. George Island also, Thank your for making our family trip so relaxing and enjoyable!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020