Summerlight - Artist's Cottage Steps from the Beach - Comfortable and Luxurious
Location: Carillon Beach, Sunnyside, Panama City Beach Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (fly to Panama City Beach (PFN) 25 min from house) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Featured in the April 2006 Cottage Living magazine, "Summerlight" is a charming, luxury artist- and architect- designed home. Decorated with classic mid-century modern furniture and the owner's collection of arts and crafts, this delightful getaway for a couple or family is just steps away from one of America’s top beaches (Conde Nast Traveler). You can touch toes to sand in 3 minutes from the front door !
Summerlight is located in "Carillon Beach - A Village by the Sea," a gated beachfront resort community with no through roads. Carillon is on the far west end of Panama City Beach, far from crowds and noise, but close to conveniences such as groceries, liquor and salon services.
Bright colors, palm trees out every window, the fragrance of the gulf air, sea oats, jasmine and rosemary -- all beckon your senses to enjoy a wonderful respite from the outside world. Spend your time relaxing on the beach, riding bikes to Downtown Carillon for an ice cream cone, or enjoying a glass of wine at sunset. We are right on a 19 mile bike path heading west along the famed 30-A.
Carillon is truly "a world apart,” so beautiful that people just love to walk around and take in the pastel colored houses and listen to the mocking birds. From Summerlight you can’t hear traffic, but you do hear the peaceful swell of the surf. We invite you to visit this jewel-box cottage, but like us, you may never want to leave!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: DVD Library available free of charge at Carillon Beach Rental Office
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: Carillon's two heated pools include changing houses, "hot tub" areas, a separate pool for toddlers -- plus a beachfront pavilion pool with outdoor shower and covered lounge area
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Guests may inquire in rental office for catering services.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Pre-paid padded beach lounges (2, in season) and umbrella for Summerlight use only, large screened porch with ceiling fans, double hammock in shaded pergola, 2 child and 2 adult bikes, tennis rackets, floats and beach toys, fishing gear, croquet set for on-site court
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Primary renters must be 21 or older. Quiet community appropriate for couples and families.
- 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
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Camp Helen State Park within walking distance, Deer Lake and Grayton Beach State Parks within 15 miles, Shell Island boat tours, dolphin cruises, canoe, kayak, scuba and sailing outfitters nearby
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*June 15 - Aug 8 $1775 wk xtra day-$275 // *Aug 8 - Sept 8 $1275 wk
xtra day-$195 // *Sept 8 - Nov 1 $1075 wk-$155 xtra day // *Nov 1 - Nov 21
$850 wk-xtra day $125 // *Nov 21 - Nov 29 $1375 wk-$195 xtra day //
*Nov 29- Dec 19 $850 xtra day $125 // *Dec 19 - Jan 2 $1375 xtra day $1955
*Jan 2, 2010 - Feb 28 $850 wk-xtra day $125 // *Feb 28 - Mar 13 $1375 wk
xtra day-$195 // *Mar 13 - Apr 10 $1775 wk-xtra day $250 // *Apr 10 -
May 15 $1375 xtra day-$195 // *May 15 - Aug 8 $2075 *beach service free in season
*ask about month to month snowbird rates *taxes and cleaning not incl
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Artist's Cottage Steps from Beach
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Carillon Beach
We moved to New Orleans from Minnesota in 1981 and quickly looked at a map to determine the nearest access to the Gulf. That's when we discovered the Florida Panhandle only a few hours away. We bought land in Panama City Beach because it had the bluest water and the whitest sand -- with the best of both the natural world and daily necessities. There is a three story limit in our community so there is a sense of tranquility. In 2004, we had the opportunity to work with award winning architect Gary Justiss to design and build the jewel-box cottage we had always dreamed about. We bought in early and got a spectacular lot close to the water back when it was pine scrub and palmettos as far as the eye could see.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Carillon is truly "a world apart,” so beautiful that people just love to walk around and take in the pastel colored houses and listen to the mocking birds. From our house you can’t hear HWY 98 (Back Beach Road) traffic, but you do hear the surf. The development is very quiet and the owners and guests are respectful of privacy. The beach is almost empty, except during the high season from June 1 - August 7. We like to walk down the beach to an inlet that flows in and out of Lake Powell to check out the shore life. Sometimes the elusive Bluefish are running the surf and the Redfish are washing into the Lake. A little stream flows in and out and it's a great place for kids. There are a lot of pelicans, turtle nests and terns. Lake Powell is in a wildlife zone/state park so there are no houses to our west for a mile and you can really see what Old Florida was like. The nearby grocery store has fabulous wine, produce and seafood selections and an upscale bakery. World class dining and entertainment is minutes away for the grown ups and the kids enjoy Gulf World Marine Park and Pirate’s Island Mini-Golf. We also recommend the 3-hour cruise across St. Andrew's Bay to Shell Island. Allegedly, the largest night club in the world - Club La Vela is an 18+ ( no alcohol without ID ) club very popular with teens. I spend a lot of time in my first class kitchen cooking the local seafood and lingering over wine at the table with family and friends.
Owner's Map of Carillon Beach
I enjoy painting and the clear light and intense colors on the Gulf inspire me to keep brush or camera in hand 24/7. My husband is inspired by the varieties of fish and bird life. We are from Minnesota but discovered Carillon while living in New Orleans in the '80's. We built Summerlight in 2004. Our 2 kids grew up vacationing all along the panhandle and we are grateful to have put down roots that we can enjoy and share for years to come.
Property Photos
- Summerlight - Artist's Cottage Steps from the Beach - Comfortable and Luxurious - Carillon Beach Vacation Home In Florida - Enjoy Beach, Biking & Shopping
- Crystal quartz sands - listed in America's Best Beaches by Conde Nast Traveler - Carillon Beach Vacation Home In Florida - Enjoy Beach, Biking & Shopping
- Sunny and bright kitchen and dining room - Carillon Beach Vacation Home In Florida - Enjoy Beach, Biking & Shopping
- Bright, beachy colors and classic original Hawaiian reed furniture
- Jenn Air appliances, Emeril's gourmet cookware and Cordon Bleu china
- Gleaming hardwood floors and designer furniture
- Listen to the surf as you relax on the front porch
- Serene and cool master bedroom suite with private, spa-like bath
- Second bedroom - soft colors and luxury linens
- Wood-paneled bunk room with built in reading lights and storage
- Hammock for two under the jasmine vine pergola
- Your own stairway to heaven - the walkover to Carillon's beautiful beach
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Homeowner Response:
It was so great to hear that you enjoyed the house. Thanks Molly Cavin