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Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 152612 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views

ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK! A Luxurious 3 Story Family Beach Home with Guest Cottage, PRIVATE POOL and hot tub, has been a sought-after Carillon Beach vacation rental home for years and just right for the perfect family gathering. This home is located directly across from Carillon Beach Walk-over #8 – it’s that close! Step over the sand dunes to the sugary white sands and emerald waters, where you will find two complementary two sets of chairs (4 chairs) and pads with two umbrellas set up for you daily (March 1 - Oct 31).

Rock Lobster, the main house, accommodates 9 guests with wrapping porches and multiple ocean views. Love Shack the guest house, which is also meticulously appointed, accommodates 6 additional guests and offers yet more views of the ocean.

PRIVATE POOL - only registered guests may use the pool. The guest must request heating the pool - Daily fee required of $60 per day before taxes.
Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter

ROCK LOBSTER MAIN HOUSE:
1st floor
King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV
Laundry Room
King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV

2nd floor
Living room
Gourmet kitchen
Dining area - seats nine inside
Large wrapping porch facing the Gulf of Mexico - seats 10 guests for ocean views
Guest Queen bedroom, full bath (walk in shower),TV

3rd floor crow’s nest
Three twin beds, TV

LOVE SHACK GUEST HOUSE:
1st floor
Queen bedroom, private bath, TV
Queen bedroom, private bath, TV
Washer & Dryer

2nd floor
Living Room
Kitchen - Dining area, seats 8 guests
Bunk bedroom
Powder room
Porch overlooking private pool area with ocean view
(*only registered guests may use the pool)
Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter

ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK are located in the sequestered gated community of Carillon Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, which enjoys 3900 feet of uncrowded, white, sugary-sand beaches. Amenities include 3 community pools: Bellview Park, Beach Club Pool (located on the Gulf of Mexico), and East Pool. There are tennis/pickle ball courts, full basketball court, children's play area and large green spaces. This is a walking, biking, golf cart community with cafe, exercise club, general store, and Baliage salon and spa. In addition to the manned entrance gate, Carillon also employs licensed security officers who patrol the grounds to ensure the safety of our guests. Carillon Beach is a 'Mayberry USA' beach community where lasting, even generational, memories are created. Also, Carillon Beach is a disability friendly community with a wheelchair lift to the main pool area and a handicapped accessible ramp from the pool to the beach. The upscale shopping and restaurants of Rosemary Beach and 30A are only a 3-minute drive away.

Carillon Beach is without a doubt an invigorating retreat. Whether you relax in style or energize in fun activity, enjoy the best-kept secret along 30A, Carillon Beach . . .Come and enjoy yourself. The beach is breath-taking, the emerald waters await at ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK!

PARKING POLICY: 5 vehicles OR 4 vehicles and 1 golf cart. Maximum of one Vehicle or Golf Cart in the gravel area to be parked in front of a home, in the gravel. NO Golf Cart Charging of a cart that is parked on any gravel area. Charging must take place in the driveway.

GUARD GATE ENTRANCE PROCEDURE AND HOA PARKING POLICY: The Carillon Beach HOA has implemented a QR code entrance procedure for renters at the main entrance. All vehicles must register and pay a $42.50/vehicle parking fee to enter Carillon Beach. Upon registration, you will receive a QR code that you will use at the entrance scanner.

NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED OR COMMITTED UNTIL SPEAKING WITH THE MGR. PERSONALLY TO ASSURE THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU.

This is a family vacation home. WE DO NOT RENT TO VACATIONING GROUPS OF UNSUPERVISED STUDENTS OR THOSE UNDER 30.

Pets considered on request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Sunnyside, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches, while Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Powell Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alys Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views on Aug 5, 2026 start from $1,216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views located?

This family-friendly Panama City Beach vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

Beach Stay

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert (Bobby) D.

Bobby/Judy/Kids/Grandkids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent! Everything was exactly as stated. Access to everything was convenient.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

James C.

Not Good for Babies and Young Children

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a good rental for anyone with babies or young children. Small rooms with limited space for porta-cribs, shared Bathroom on main level, very steep staircases, and house was not **** and span clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Wedding week

Perfect beach home!!! Decorated beautifully, had everything you could possibly need, comfortable beds, you name it! Very safe location. One minute walk to the most beautiful beach ever! Will visit Rock Lobster again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louanne P.

Very nice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great! The beds were not the most comfortable and made noise Everytime you moved but other then that, we wouldn’t mind renting this place again. Excellent communication skills from property managers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Great house!

This was a perfect house for two families. The location was great, right across from the beach walkover and water views from the second and third floors. The pool was so nice to come back to after a day on the beach!!! As others have said, the living/dining area was a bit small but overall the house was great and fit our needs perfectly! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Rocked and Loved!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house- set up to move in. Barely a walk to the beach- and beach towels were ready (fabulous if you're flying in!) Immaculate houses. Grand to have the pool. 5 of 5 stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Beautiful, safe and welcoming!

We absolutely ADORED Carillon Beach and it’s many amenities. It was a beautiful and serene environment with beach access directly across from the homes. The homes were clean, well stocked with necessities, and ready to go upon arrival. Our communication with the host was superb. These homes & Carillon beach itself checked off everything we wanted in a vacation. We will definitely look to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Winning

Had a great time @ Carillon Beach #RockLobster. House was well decorated and proximity to the beach was a plus. At this time of the year, would have liked the heated pool to be included, but otherwise very happy!!!! Plan to return to the area again in the future........
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Webb’s stayed at Rock Lobster and Love Shack for one whole week!!! We had such a wonderful time. Good memories had by all!! We will definitely be coming back!! Thank you for an amazing time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rebecca E.

2023 Carillon Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Carillon Beach and have stayed here multiple times. We love the privacy and spacious beach. The only thing I was disappointed to see were all the tents set up. We had our view obstructed every day by tents in front of our beach chairs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Rock Lobster in Carillon ROCKS

We have rented houses in Carillon for the past thirteen years and this house (according to the grandkids) was awesome!! The owners became friends, the kitchen was beautiful and eating on the porch gave us plenty of room and great views. All the updates that the owners made to the house was creative and functional. The pool was a great place for the kids to swim at night and the house was right across the street from one of the walkovers to the beach. Thank You LeAnn and Greg for sharing your house - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rock lobster and love shack were great for our family. The location is as closed to being on the beach as you can be, without actually being on the beach. The walkover to the beach is right across from the driveway. It can be a little tight if you are filling all the bedrooms. There isn’t a space large enough for everyone to sit together at a meal, but we made it work. The barstools on the balcony were great. Having the small pool was perfect for the kids and so refreshing to have after a long day on the beach. We used the gas grill, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook every night. Only thing I would improve is a cabinet or shelf to put snacks; there was nowhere besides the countertops and the fridge to put food. Carillon overall is such a great community and we can’t wait to come back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles G.

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

Lovely house with plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great with plenty of room to spread out and it was very well appointed. We had one small issue - needed a new light bulb and the property manager was very responsive. They texted back almost immediately. I wish we had known there was a $70/day fee to heat the hot tub...so there is not really a hot tub. We specifically rented a house with a hot tub because my husband wanted one. It may be that the hot tub can't be heated without heating the pool and we definitely didn't want the pool heated in June. One minor glitch, but not a deal breaker. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

We Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 3rd Labor Day weekend spent at Rock Lobster + Love Shack. We always have a wonderful time! It is perfectly situated across the street from Walkover 8. The pool always come in handy for our kids!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

wbisla

Rock Lobster and Love Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was great for our extended family of 9, offering plenty of space to share when desired, and plenty of privitude when needed. The layout was convenient; the houses were clean and well-furnished; the kitchens were well stocked; the proximity to the beach was a plus; and the (small_) pool was a nice and convenient feature. The only suggestion for improvement would be to add either curtains or blinds to more of the living areas, as the bright sunlight beaming through at 6 AM was way too much !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Always Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Rock Lobster and the Love Shack 3 times and have loved every minute. It is perfect for large groups and steps from the beach walkover. We will be back! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CORY H.

We had a great experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house, great location. We definitely would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Big Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was wonderful. Proximity to the beach and the convenience of the pool made for a wonderful trip with multiple families. Management and housekeeping were so helpful and responsive.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shaun P.

Amazing! But

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a great time, we stayed for 7 nights and it was in an amazing location not in the party part of town. We rented both houses, we had 9 adults and a lot of kids. The main house was great but when looking at the houses online the main house shows two king rooms with their own bathrooms but not true the second room is a queen and the bathroom is outside the room. The love shack looks a whole lot bigger in pictures ( it was very very small) everything is nice and in very great shape and clean but small. But over all these house are great and the community is amazing and the manager is the best she was always there to help with anything at any moment.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Perfect Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Rock Lobster + Love Shack for 7 nights in April 2022 and had a great time. 6 adults and 6 children had plenty of space to relax and enjoy each others company. The pool is an added bonus!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Beautiful place for vacation. Enjoyed every minute of it

We had a great time and will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lizbeth c.

Can see the water and feel the breeze!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location with the beach access across the street! A community pool is so close too. The pool on site is clean and fun! The bedrooms are small and the house is not well insulated - you can hear ever creak of the house once someone wakes up. The kitchen is too small for the amount of people that stay, especially considering if the Love Shack occupants are a part of your crew. The counter heights stools are all you have for seating. Thankfully we were able to take advantage of the outdoor seating since it didn’t rain during meal times. The cabinets are very high and difficult to get items down, even with the step stool.The Love Shack rooms are tiny and also very loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Another great trip to Carillon!

We have been vacationing in Carillon for 20 years. This was our first time staying in Rock Lobster & Love Shack. The location can’t be beat- Steps from the beach walkover! The pool is fantastic. One word of advice before booking this property, especially a large group- pay close attention to the description and photos of the common areas and sleeping arrangements. This layout is a bit different from other beach properties. (The property manager, Karen, reviewed a lot of this with me when I booked the house) Speaking of the property manager- she is great! Very prompt responses from booking the reservation and throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Rock Lobster

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Houses as advertised. Very close to beach and pool was great for the kids. Great family place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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