Location: Carillon Beach, Sunnyside, Panama City Beach Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Between Panama City and Destin)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: A Piece of Paradise Close To Home.
Caribbean Dreamin’ is a large, comfortable, three story home in the private community of Carillon Beach, Florida located just one lot away from the beach access boardwalk. It was constructed in 2003 with sunny rooms and decorated in bright colors and styles reminiscent of the Caribbean Islands. It has four bedrooms and three baths. The floors are beautiful oak hardwood and polished marble tile. All bedrooms have flat-panel TVs. The porches on all three levels are equally perfect for having morning coffee or watching the beautiful evening sunsets over the gulf.
Enjoy your morning coffee while people-watching in your Adirondack chair on the first floor veranda as they walk, jog, or bicycle past. Don’t be surprised if many say "Good Morning" as they go past. On the second floor veranda, a hammock awaits you when the afternoon ‘lazies’ grab you. On the third level, both the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Carillon dominate the view while sitting outside in comfortable furniture. If the sun gets too intense, just move around to the rear deck where even more comfortable furniture awaits you, along with a dining table for outdoor meals in the shade.
With ten people, everyone gets a bed. A sleeper sofa is available for two more if needed. The master bedroom suite has a king-sized custom built solid walnut bed, full sized dresser and TV, a separate sitting area, and its own private veranda. Open the window and listen to the surf at night. The master bathroom has a separate whirlpool tub and two-head shower along with his-and-her vanities. Another bedroom has a king-sized bed for a second couple when two families are combining their vacations. The two other bedrooms (one of which is on the first floor) each have custom built queen-sized beds, chest of drawers, and individual full sized TVs. A nautical-style bunk bed alcove is a place where the kids will beg to sleep. The third floor tower has the sleeper sofa and, of course, its own private deck.
The full sized kitchen has granite counter tops and enough equipment for our extended family to have Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners there each year. The dining table seats eight people and the four-person bar allows seating for the rest. Winn-Dixie and Publix are both within walking distance by making it easy to stock up your kitchen or run out for that key ingredient you forgot at the last minute.
The living room has three separate sitting areas so everyone can have their own ‘space’. One is at the entertainment center where the TV, CD, DVD, and stereo are located. Another area is in front of the fireplace where real wood logs can be burned. The third area is a game area where the checkerboard is always ready to go. Feel free to enjoy our family’s games already there, including Trivial Pursuit, Tribond, Scrabble, Ultimate Outburst, and Rummikub. You might even try a jigsaw puzzle or two. You are also welcome to check out our library. If you don’t finish a book before you have to leave, take it with you. We just ask that you leave one in its place so others will also be able to enjoy them. In fact, if you have some books at home that others may enjoy, please bring them with you to add to the collection.
Carillon Beach is a private, gated community 20 miles from Panama City and 30 miles from Destin. Rosemary Beach (2 miles) and Seaside (8 miles) are nearby. Carillon is a quiet jewel reminiscent of old-Florida and what Seaside used to be before the congestion and traffic jams you find today. Carillon has been written about in past issues of Coastal Living, Southern Living, Atlanta Magazine, and Season Magazine. Amenities available for your enjoyment are three pools, (all heated in the off season), one of which is located adjacent to the beach, tennis courts, a basketball court, and shopping in Downtown Carillon. Since Carillon is a private, protected community, all of the streets are perfect for bicycling for "kids" of any age. Just watch out for the speed bumps that insure that cars and golf carts go slowly.
Once you exit our house through the picket fence gate, we hope your biggest decision is whether to turn left to head for the beach or turn right for one of the three pools. Either way, they are both only a few steps away.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR 22 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ALL THE ROOMS.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Lake View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 01-Mar 02 .. $300/night .. $1700/week.
Mar 03-Apr 13 .. $450/night .. $2700/week. Families Only, No Spring Breakers
Apr 14-May 18 .. $350/night .. $2000/week.
May 19-Aug 24 .. $600/night .. $3300/week.
Aug 25-Oct 12 .. $350/night .. $2000/week.
Oct 13-Mar 1,2013.$300/night .. $1700/week.
A $200 Cleaning Fee is in addition to the above rates. Local/State Texes are 11%
During Spring Break and Summer Vacation, Weekly Rentals are generally required
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Caribbean Dreamin' - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
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- Caribbean Dreamin' as viewed from the pool. - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
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- Living Room as seen from the Stairway - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
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- First Floor Bedroom with Queen sized bed
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- Master Bedroom with King sized bed (Sailboat is rigged for rough seas)
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- Another second floor bedroom with Queen-sized bed
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- King Sized bed in upstairs bedroom.
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- Bunk Bed alcove on second floor
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- Fully furnished kitchen with built-in (separate) icemaker
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- Dining table, bar, and kitchen
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- Beach Service (Lounge chairs and Umbrella) are furnished in season.
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- Hammock on the upper level front porch located directly off the master bedroom
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- View of the Gulf from the Tower
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- Master Bathroom Shower and Vanities
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- Living Room TV Area
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- Third Floor Tower
Traveler Reviews (14)
Caribbean Dreamin' - Good time
Guest: Mark & Becky
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/05/08
Review Submitted: 07/15/08
This was our second visit to this home in Carillon Beach, FL. We LOVE the community! It is a quaint, quiet neighborhood that is very safe and friendly. The house has been perfect for extended-family vacations. It's location to the beach and pool is one of our favorite aspects. We also love being able to set up our things on the beach and leave them there safely for the week without anyone bothering them. Beautiful home and community!
Owner response:Mark and Becky have been our guests twice and we're thrilled they enjoy themselves so much. Guests like them are what making our house available to others is all about.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Guest: NANA
(NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
I'm sorry it took me so long to write a review. The house was the perfect size for our family, my three sons, daughter-in-laws and six grandchildren ranging in age from 2-21. The location was great. We were there for a 50th wedding anniversary for my sister-in-law and her husband. There were over 100 of us and after listening to the nightmares of the others who rented houses, I feel we were very lucky to have gotten Caribbean Dreamin. The house could have been a little cleaner, my daughter-in-laws cleaned when we got there and again before we left. The only thing I was disappointed in was we didn't have access to the ice machine which was broken when we got there. The repair man didn't get there until the end of the week, but it was a holiday week so I understand. I would not think twice about renting this place again. It was close to the pool. It was quiet at night. Overall it was perfect.
Owner response:As the owners, we were disappointed to hear that the previous cleaning effort was lacking. Among property owners, cleaning services are an ongoing problem. We have changed cleaning services in an effort to see that this doesn't happen again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Vacation
Guest: Tammy
(Gallatin, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We just got back from a weeks stay at Caribbean Dreamin' (June 2011) and had a wonderful time. Our group consist of ages from two years old up to almost 80. The littles ones loved the pools clean and well maintained. Teenagers loved the beach skim boarding and sleeping in the tower. We all enjoyed the big front porch and would highly recommend to anyone!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We stayed here for Ironman Florida 2008
Guest: DanielWebb
(Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK)
Date of Stay: 10/29/08
Review Submitted: 04/08/11
Property was amazing and away from the town. This was in a really quiet location and was perfect for us as a group. I am so glad that we weren't staying closer to town. House was absolutely brilliant with everything you could ever need. Just looking at the pictures today has made me want to come back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A perfect place for a wedding and vacation!
Guest: Mark and Patty
(Green, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/10
Our daughter chose Carillon Beach for her wedding and we chose Caribbean Dreamin' as our home to stay in for the week precluding her wedding. She could not have made a better choice. What a beautiful community! The home itself has been/is well taken care of and is very comfortable. We had ten adults and one child in our party and had plenty of room for everyone. Caribbean Dreamin' is perfectly situated within the community and it's proximity to the beach and pools could not be any better. The community itself is private, guarded, and quiet with plenty of space (and peace) on the private beach and is situated ten minutes from the new airport, five minutes from Pier Park, and approximately 45 minutes from shopping in Destin. Wendell was absolutely wonderful in keeping us up-to-date on various issues precluding our visit (Gulf oil spill being one of them) which made our whole experience more pleasurable and worry free. We plan on re-visiting Caribbean Dreamin' many more times in years to come (without the stress of a wedding of course). Wendell and Laura, you have a beautiful home and it was a pleasure meeting the two of you. .
Recommended for:
Great Family Vacation.
Guest: Kathy
(Hixson, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/04/10
We have rented Caribbean Dreamin' for our annual family vacation three times. Our experience with the house and the community could not have been better. The information in the VRBO ad was accurate in describing the property. The house is located a short walk to the pool and to the beach access. The community is beautiful and quiet. It is very family friendly. The owner was quick in responding to my emails and addressing any concerns I had. There is plenty to do in the area, since PCB is very close by. The property was very clean and provided a great atmosphere for family time. We really love it.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A great place to relax
Guest: KJATL
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 06/08/10
Caribbean Dreamin' worked out perfectly for our trip to the beach. With nine people in the house, everyone felt like they had room to stretch out and relax. Our 12 year old loved the bunk bed with the drawers underneath and built in reading light. I would have called it sleeping in a hallway, but he seemed to enjoy it. Our friends' 14 year old slept on the fold out couch in the crow's nest with a view of the ocean. My mother and father in law stayed in the bedroom on the ground floor, which saved them a lot of stair climbing. The walk to the beach is pretty short- less than two blocks. The only maintenance issues were a couple of clogged drains, which the maid promptly fixed, and some burned out light bulbs. If I had to point out a downside, it is that the house backs up to Front Beach Road at the edge of the Carillon development. This made it hard to maintain the illusion that you are surrounded by the perfect little Carillon community when all you see out the back porch is the Winn-Dixie parking lot.
Owner response:There is only one residential lot between our house and the beach access, so saying the house is 'less than 2 blocks' away from the beach access is accurate but misleading. It only takes me 77 steps to walk the distance. The bunk beds were designed for children and not for adult enjoyment. We're pleased the 14 year-old confirmed the designer's purpose. Illusions can only go so far. Once you leave the neighborhood, welcome back to the real world!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Mid March 2010 Spring Break; 4 Adults and 2 Teens
Guest: Joeman01
(St. Louis, MO/ USA)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 05/10/10
Caribbean Dreamin' is exactly as advertised, BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! The location is almost perfect. The only thing better would be staying on the beach. This house is a short walk to the beautiful beach, and an even shorter walk to a heated pool. Be sure to bring your own beach towels, since these are not provided. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and do whatever, and a large family room/dining room to gather and discuss the days activities. If you choose to cook, everything you need is there. The pictures really don't do Caribbean Dreamin' justice; it is much nicer. Wendell was extremely helpful with recommendations and info about Carillon Beach activities. A Winn Dixie is very convenient, just a short walk away. I have recommended this property to other family members and friends looking for a place to stay in FL. Panama City shopping and attractions are a short 20 minute drive. Great dining and activities like bicycling in communities on 30-A like Alys Beach, Seagrove, Seaside, and Watercolor are just 20 to 40 minutes away. Destin is a bit farther, maybe 45 minutes, but plenty of great dining and activities to enjoy. We had great dining at Bud & Alley's, and Great Southern Cafe in Seaside, Captain Anderson's in Panama City, and Louisiana Lagniappe in Destin. We decided to rent a golf cart from Panama City Golf Carts, I highly recommend. This made trips to tennis courts, beach front pool, and town a breeze. There are plenty of places to park carts wherever you go. We had a wonderful family trip with many fond memories. We are already planning our next trip to Carillon Beach. Thank you Dennison's for sharing your beautiful home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anita20
(Clay Center, Ne)
Date of Stay: 02/06/10
Review Submitted: 02/06/10
Our family stayed in this home when our daughter got married almost 6 yrs ago and knew it would be perfect for our holiday get together,and it was. The house has everything you need except food to stay for a week. The beach is just a short walk. We had 8 adults and 7 kids in our party and room for all. If we need a place in this area again we would pick this home again.
Recommended for:
Great Vacation
Guest: Charles
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Date of Stay: 10/03/09
Review Submitted: 12/12/09
I have been very remiss in thanking you for a wonderful visit to “paradise.” Our party of nine included ages 2-82 and four generations. We were all amazed at all of the planning and attention to comfort that had been provided in “Carribean Dreamin’” We literally fell in love with everything and will be hard pressed to return to a condo. The convenience of the pool, the beach, and the grocery (which I visited everyday) was all that one could ask. My six year old grandson took afternoon naps on the hammock. The downstairs bedroom was just what my mother needed as she has had mobility problems since 2006 strokes. My husband was a fan of the front porch. We literally had Carillon Beach to ourselves. My favorite part was taking my beach chair to the edge of the water while reading—you just can’t get any better than that. I am considering retiring after 40 years in education in May of 2010. My husband and I have always dreamed of spending a month in Florida during the winter. While we won’t need a four bedroom house, I am hoping that we can find something at Carillon Beach. I cannot wait to go back!!
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