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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Saint Teresa, FL

St. James Bay Golf Club6 min drive
Ochlockonee River State Park8 min drive
Alligator Point Beach9 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)55 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

House was very clean and well equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. Great location.

Jennifer G.

Mar 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach!

Welcome to a beautiful new 4BR/2BA house located in Summer Camp Beach West, 100 steps to the beach. Cozy coastal cottage with swimming pool👙
A private pool for Summer Camp guests makes this the perfect family getaway! This home boasts a screened in porch with outdoor dining and a water view, gorgeous floors, and quartz countertops. Relax in a cozy and open living room and dining area. Kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, gas range stove top, standard drip coffee maker, and ice machine.

Located in SummerCamp Beach, this resort community provides a unique beach experience that is both rustic and natural at the same time. At certain times during the year there may be seaweed that washes ashore and may decrease the amount of beach that is exposed.

There is a community pool within walking distance of the home. Kick back and enjoy breathtaking views of the gulf as you lounge at the beach or swim in the pool.

Commune with nature as you walk along one of the many boardwalks in the community that wind through the undisturbed marshlands, wetlands and woods.

This is what old Florida feels like and you will sense that you have stepped back into a simpler time, where fishing, boating, shelling, swimming and reconnecting with family is possible. Located just 45 minutes south of the Tallahassee airport, getting here is quite convenient, but leaving will be very hard.

This property has a 2 night minimum.

Places to visit in the surrounding area 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 across the road, guided boat tours at Wakulla Springs, Panacea's Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (with touch pools for children), Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, a variety of local seafood eateries and a local supermarket.Close by is the beautiful St. James Bay Golf Course and Resort 370 Acres of Golf Community, Resort Style 18 hole Play golf course designed by Robert Walker. The Famous Crooked River Grill is just 15 minutes away. Located a little over an hour's drive from Tallahassee, and only twenty minutes from St. George Island and Apalachicola.

Come and discover the true meaning of "The Forgotten Coast"!

Property manager

Jeremy & Kathy

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is near the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ochlockonee River State Park and Bald Point State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

Saint Teresa, FL

What's nearby

St. James Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive
Ochlockonee River State Park - 8 min drive
Alligator Point Beach - 9 min drive
Carrabelle History Museum - 14 min drive
Carrabelle Beach - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crooked River Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Holy Moley All America - ‬7 min drive
‪The Pearle Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW LISTING! - Brand new 4BR/2BA ,100 steps to the beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from FSU Coastal & Marine Lab and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. James Bay Golf Club and Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Wilson Beach and Ochlockonee River State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

30 May 2024

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

Bigger than it looks

We rented this house so my graduating son could have a beach weekend with his friends. The space was just right for our family and these board game loving kids. They LOVED the community pool, and the beach at low tide had lots of little critters to discover. We specifically picked this house because of the gas stovetop. The house was exactly as we expected but bigger inside than it looks in the pictures. Everything was clean and well-maintained. We'd rent here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al U.

5 May 2024

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

Great Place to Stay and Relax

We rented the home because our youngest son was graduating from FSU and getting commissioned in the USAF. It’s an hour south of FSU but well worth it. The house was clean, updated and stocked well. The renters thought of everything to accommodate the guests. The beach is not far at all. Publix and Walmart are about a 30 minute drive, FYI. Nevertheless, the house was great! Would easily stay there again, not just for a graduation weekend but for a short vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke V.

6 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing

Loved that the place was not busy and my kids loved searching the beach every day for new finds. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

23 Mar 2024

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

Great stay!

House was very clean and well equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

27 Oct 2023

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

Slice of heaven!

What a dreamy place! Well appointed home and great communication with Kathy before-during-and after our stay. Very clean and tons of space for our family of 5. More than enough! We so enjoyed this very isolated beach and amenities and can't wait to go back. This is the PERFECT location for young kiddos. To our shock and surprise, we saw 3 bald eagles during our stay (one of which landed on the beach right next to us). Just magical! Don't hesitate on this one! You will love it. <3

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary R.

16 Oct 2023

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

FSU game with bonus trip

The location is amazing and super close to a very private beach. My son and his friend had a great time fishing on the beach. They caught redfish and flounder. My wife and I had amazing walks each morning on the beach while having our coffee. The walk around the property was really nice as well, with a ton of wild flowers, birds, alligators, a fresh water spring, all on the property. The property is still under construction but still very pleasant, the workers were all super friendly. This place will continue to improve each month, with landscaping and improvements are happening every day. They even have a restaurant that will be open eventually. We initially we looking at hotels in Tallahassee to go to an FSU game and decided to come here because of the value. Roughly the same price for the brand new 4 bedroom home with a beach as a hotel in Tallahassee. It was about 45 min drive to get to Tallahassee, super easy and absolutely no traffic. We all look forward to more FSU games and visits to this place in the future. Thanks for an amazing weekend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful Home

We absolutely loved the home. It was beautiful and clean and updated and perfect for our family. That being said we were disappointed with the beach. It was very natural and beautiful in its own way, but not what we were looking for. If you’re looking for a beach where you can swim and enjoy the water this is not the area you want to stay. There was plenty of wildlife to see, stingrays, dolphins, crabs and more but the water and beach was littered with sea grass and when the tide went out there was very little water at all, mostly just a marshy area. We did enjoy our stay however by visiting nearby St. George Island state park which has a perfect beach for us and very few visitors. The Summer Camp neighborhood has a lot of new construction going on at this time but a wonderful pool area to enjoy. Overall I’d say if you are looking for a very natural area to enjoy beach and ocean animals this would be a perfect place for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

22 July 2023

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

Beach trip

Very accommodating home for our family. Everyone had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

4 July 2023

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Nice new house in summercamp

We swung through for a brief stay and enjoyed it. Good location and easy access. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Summer camp June 2023

Overall the stay was good. The house was very good, the owners very responsive and super nice. I had driven through the area and seen “summer camp” many times. Always thought it would be a great place to stay. I had seen all the great reviews and thought this would be a great place for our annual family vacation. My experience was mixed. The house was great (except WiFi is really bad), the owners very responsive but most of the things that impact my review are out of their control (in my opinion). The development is under construction daily. The pool area is in terrible shape, the restaurant closed, the grill area off limits to guests, the beach is not comfortable to use (if you are used to gulf white sand beaches) it’s more of a undeveloped marsh area than a beach. The development needs to be completed. The residents need to be nicer to the workers and renters (like me). Would I stay there again… no. Would I recommend this property…. If you are looking for seclusion and quiet and no amenities outside of house yes. The owners were great. The house great…. It’s just a different experience from what I needed / expected for my family. It’s not summer camp beach… it’s summer camp. If your looking for a family beach vacation spot this area is not that. The developers need to step it up and help the owners make this development a successful one.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randa L H.

21 June 2023

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful and spacious home! The rooms are perfectly arranged to where we felt comfortable and not crammed in. The screened back porch was our favorite place to relax after a long day. The beach was different than what we are used to but we enjoyed it! It was private and pretty calm. We took our SUP out many times. The low tide in the evenings made it fun to go explore life beneath the ocean. The pool was amazing! We loved being able to go there when we’d had enough sand with all the kids. Overall our stay was excellent!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

13 June 2023

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

Relax at Summercamp

I’ve eyed this neighborhood at the coast for years. Was thrilled to stay at this cute new cottage with ample sleeping for my group. Kids rode their bikes,!played on the sandbars and had a great time at the awesome pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2023

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

Gorgeous beach home, 10/10!

We had 4 adults and 3 children under age 6, and it was the perfect family vacation. Plenty of space for people to spread out, stunning pool, and a beautiful beach just a few steps away. We all enjoyed exploring the beach during low tide, and if you’re craving larger waves, St George Island is a short car ride away. The home is beautiful, clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. If you are looking for a slower paced, nature filled, relaxing vacation this is the place!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

1 June 2023

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Excellent MDW

Had a wonderful long MDW stay! The house was beautiful and very clean, and Kathy was extremely responsive and helpful! Great location near with an ocean view and a short walk to the pool!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

18 May 2023

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

Review

The property managers communicated promptly. We even asked to extend our stay an extra day and they accommodated our request.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

10 May 2023

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

FSU Graduation Weekend

We had the most amazing stay while visiting to celebrate my son’s graduation from FSU. It was a short drive from Tallahassee but felt like a different world. The house was super - a great layout with plenty of room for my family. Screen porch with a view of the water and a breeze! The hosts were super responsive and helpful! Five stars all the way!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

13 Apr 2023

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Wonderful 10/10

This house exceeded our expectations! The owners went out of their way to make our stay the best!! The location is great, and the house was very updated, clean, and comfortable! All the beds were so comfortable. The pictures don’t do it justice! I highly recommend this house for your next vacation!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trissa D.

9 Apr 2023

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

100 happy steps

Great hospitality, great communication. The only reason I wouldn’t recommend staying here is because I don’t want it to known how amazing this secret treasure of a destination is! It is so beautiful, slow paced, relaxing and so quiet. We just love our trips to Summer Camp Beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

7 Apr 2023

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Great Escape

Great place to bring a young family. We enjoyed early walks on the beach and finding all the creatures. House has all the comforts of home. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

19 Mar 2023

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

Fantastic vacation rental- highly recommend

Let me just say that the house was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for our family if 6. The bedrooms are spread out so the kids had their own area which was nice. Kitchen was fully stocked and very nice appliances. Really is 100 steps to the beach. We saw bald eagles every morning and dolphins a couple of times. Beach is not very wide but the waves were calm and perfect for our small children. Beautiful sunrise walks on the beach and we only saw one or two other people on the beach all week so if was nice a quiet. Same with the beautiful pool we had to our selves all week. We ventured out to St. George island and it was a beauty drive not too far if you want a larger beach. My one recommendation is to bring groceries on the way in since the nearest grocery store is about 30 minutes if you want a big store. We planned ahead and it works out great. I would 10/10 recommend this beautiful property and the owners are very responsive with any questions. She even called me to make sure I had all my questions answered. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

13 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our week at SummerCamp was blissful. The neighborhood was quiet, the people were so kind & the views were incredible. The home was literally 100 steps (my kids had fun counting!) from the soft white beach & perfect for our family of six. The community pool that overlooks the ocean was also just a short walk away. Everything was super clean when we arrived (there wasn't even any sand on the floors which can be tricky at a beach home). The home was tastefully decorated with modern decor. We really appreciated the simplicity; it had the perfect beach cottage vibes. Each bedroom had cozy beds (the mattresses & bedding were so comfortable). We also appreciated having fans in each room for white noise. The kitchen was perfectly equipped with everything we needed to cook our meals each day (there were empty cupboards & drawers to keep our food which made us feel right at home). The separate bar with ice maker was so fun & got my kids to drink a lot of water. When we weren't at the beach or walking around the beautiful paths & boardwalks, the back screened in porch was our favorite spot to hang out. It was perfect for reading, eating & watching the ocean waves. The outdoor shower was great for washing off our kids after a day at the beach. Carrabelle was just a short (& beautiful drive) away to grab groceries, ice cream & pizza. We loved our time here & will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2023

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

Perfect location

The house is perfectly set up with everything you need. Really is 100 steps from the beach. Relaxing with beautiful sunsets. Tons of common space for family get-togethers and gourmet kitchen for cooking. The ice maker really sets the house apart from others we have stayed. The beach is soft white sand for walking. Just around the corner from the pool and clubhouse. Quiet community and a perfect get away from the crowds associated with most Florida beaches. If you need a little bit of city life it is an eazy drive to Tallahassee. We really can not say enough about this wonderful property. The owners are friendly and responsive to any needs you may have. Looking to just relax and chill, look no further. 5 star all the way.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy & Kathy

Jeremy and Kathy live in Tallahassee and enjoy traveling to the beach with their three grown children! (and the family dogs!).

Jeremy works full time in the IT industry as a Internet Security Officer and Kathy is a Travel Consultant in the Travel industry.

We love to travel together to different locations, spend time with our family, flop around in the water (oceans, lakes, and pools!), go sightseeing, golf, hike, and relax!

Why they chose this property

We love this property for its seclusion and scenery. It is tucked away from the typical hustle-and-bustle of Florida coast living. It provides a great retreat for our family to reconnect while disconnecting from the outside world. The location is just far enough away to find peace, but just close enough to big city living to "get our fill" of that part of vacation too! Bonus... It's only an hour away from Tallahassee our home!

What makes this property unique

We pride ourselves on treating this home as our own. As you'll see, we didn't skimp on anything! We like nicer amenities, so we want to also provide that for guests in our home as well. We're very new to short-term renting but are always looking for ways to make the experience better for you.

Summer Camp Beach is a quiet, and privately held locale that provides secluded and dedicated beachfront to its inhabitants. It allows you and your family to peacefully recharge your "batteries" in a calm and safe atmosphere.