Welcome to the Laughing Dolphin! There's plenty of room for your boat, too.
Location: St. Joe Beach, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Approximately 30 miles SSE of Panama City on US Hwy 98)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
After spending time in the Laughing Dolphin you'll provide your own superlatives to describe your vacation in our beach home. This single family home on stilts was built in 2000 and has been lovingly maintained by the owners. It has provided countless days of enjoyment and relaxation to four generations of our family gatherings, and now we're opening it to your family.
Watch the sun rise from the rear deck overlooking the community pool (only 13 homes have access) and end your day relaxing on the covered front deck watching a gorgeous sunset over the Gulf.
Walk across the road and you can stroll for miles on the white sand beach or throw a line in the water and catch your dinner. Either way, be sure to watch for the dolphins who can be frequently seen playing near shore.
The owners live locally and actively manage and maintain the property. There is no agent or middleman - you work directly with the us. We live only 11 miles away.
We encourage you to read our guests' many comments and you'll see why in 2009 we had an 88% occupancy rate between January 28th and September 9th. We're proud of what we do and what we offer, and the comments seem to reflect that we're doing the right things.
CALL US FOR SEASONAL SPECIALS - DAY, WEEK & MONTH - AND FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS & INFORMATION.
WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD & Discover Card for your convenience!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Queen Beds in each bedroom
- Bunk Bed: Bunk alcove with 2 single beds that kids of all ages will enjoy
- Convertible Bed: Sofa sleeper in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: Pool is open April 1st thru October 31st
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Our kitchen is fully equiped but if you have a special request please let us know and we will try to accommodate you.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee maker, blender, toaster, can opener, waffle iron, crock pot, hand mixer & cookbooks
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Under certain circumstances we may allow a small pet for guests staying 1 month or more.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Public boat ramps nearby, Access to Inter-Coastal Waterway & Gulf of Mexico is easy
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct 1 - Mar 26 .. $100/nt .. $600/wk .. $1200/mo (thru 3/31)
Mar 27 - May 28 .. $139/nt .. $900/wk
May 29 - Aug 13 .. $169/nt .. $1150/wk
Aug 14 - Sep 24 .. $139/nt .. $900/wk
Sep 25 - Mar 18, 2011 - $100/nt .. $600/wk .. $1300/mo (thru 3/31/2011)
* Includes linens and NO CLEANING FEE
* Taxes NOT Included
* Minimum age for rental is 25 years old
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
Rick & Patricia are retired professionals. After living and working all over the world they retired from Alpharetta, Georgia to the solitude of the Forgotten Coast. They currently reside in Port St Joe, a scant 11 miles from the Laughing Dolphin. This enables them to maintain an active day-to-day interest in the property, which ensures the Dolphin will be welcome to receive guests at any time.
Property Photos
- Welcome to the Laughing Dolphin! There's plenty of room for your boat, too. - Florida Vacation
- Kick back, relax and watch the sun set into the beautiful Gulf (actual view). - Florida Vacation
- Large semi-private pool just steps from the back door (actual view). - Florida Vacation
- Get comfy in the spacious great room atmosphere.
- Master Bedroom
Guest Comments (24)
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Dawn Aldridge , Macon, Georgia
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Rick & Patricia, Thanks so much for this wonderful home! We loved the treats you left for us and really wish we could stay longer. We've seen dolphins a few times out on the front balcony, which was great. We also loved the pool and the beach. We were hoping to get to meet you both but maybe next time. I'm sure it won't be long until we visit again, and we will certainly be telling our friends and family about you and your home. Kindest Regards, Steve, Michele, Tabitha, Micha & Nathan
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Paul , Roswell, GA
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Liz Steffan , Empire, AL 35063
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Liz Steffan , Empire, AL
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Davonna , Lexington, KY
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Ginger , Savannah, GA
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Dear Rick & Patricia, We enjoyed our stay at the Laughing Dolphin very much. It is a lovely beach home and you all made us feel so welcome. Patricia, I understand how the swing is your favorite place. I loved it too. Even though the temps were unusually high there was always a nice breeze. Thanks for all your recommendations of places to eat. We saw stingrays Fri a.m. but we never saw any dolphins. Maybe we'll see them on our next trip. Thanks again for having such a beautiful place available. We will certainly tell our friends about the Laughing Dolphin at St Joe Beach. Roger, Tommye Kay, Stephanie & Rachel
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Rick & Patricia, Thank you so much for the hospitality! Your place is wonderful. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the place is & how well stocked the kitchen is. The kids enjoyed the cookies & we (Paul & I) enjoyed sitting both on the deck & swing downstairs, sipping wine and enjoying the breeze. We did see some dolphins while sitting on the deck, couldn't tell though if they were laughing. They always seem to have fun. Thanks again for your hospitality. I will be sure to tell my friends.
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Chris , Batesville, AR.