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)
Caribbean Dreamin’ is a large, comfortable, three story home in the private community of Carillon Beach, Florida. 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. 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. The other three 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 countertops 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, VCR, 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 get finished 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.
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
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 01-Mar 06 .. $265/night .. $1650/week.
Mar 07-Apr 24 .. $450/night .. $2650/week.
Apr 25-May 15 .. $350/night .. $2000/week.
May 16-Aug 22 .. $575/night .. $3300/week.
Aug 23-Oct 23 .. $350/night .. $2000/week.
Oct 24-Dec 31 .. $265/night .. $1650/week.
During Spring Break and Summer Vacation, Weekly Rentals are generally required
(but shorter stays may be acceptable depending on availability).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Caribbean Dreamin' - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
- Caribbean Dreamin' as viewed from the pool. - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
- Living Room as seen from the Stairway - Panama City Beach Vacation Rental
- First Floor Bedroom with Queen sized bed
- Master Bedroom with King sized bed (Sailboat is rigged for rough seas)
- Another second floor bedroom with Queen-sized bed
- Another second floor bedroom with Queen-sized bed
- Bunk Bed alcove on second floor
- Fully furnished kitchen with built-in (separate) icemaker
- Dining table, bar, and kitchen
- Beach Service (Lounge chairs and Umbrella) are furnished in season.
- Hammock on the upper level front porch located directly off the master bedroom
- View of the Gulf from the Tower
- Master Bathroom Shower and Vanities
- Living Room TV Area
- Third Floor Tower
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