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Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11

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Exterior
Property grounds
Game room
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Youngstown, FL
  • Place, Majette Dunes Golf & Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Creek Feline Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyndall Air Force Base
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11

Make amazing memories at the Big Dipper Lodge! A remote log cabin, yet close to it all. Enjoy fishing & kayaking from the private dock! Swim at Pitt, Sylvan, & Wilford Springs (9mi), or drive to white sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water. Stroll through historic St. Andrew's Bay (10mi) or the Panama City Beach Boardwalk (24mi) & enjoy local cafes and restaurants. Explore caves at the Florida Caverns (47mi), or stay home & enjoy the game room & stargaze at night to spot the Big Dipper!

This 3-bed/2-bath cabin was recently remodeled and includes all new stainless steel appliances with new wood throughout. Enjoy the natural beauty of cedar tongue and grove ceilings and walls, making this a truly spectacular experience. Rough-cut tongue and grove Cypress and Pecky Cypress can be found throughout. The Pecky Cypress was originally pulled from nearby Bear Creek. Beautifully finished vinyl plank flooring on the main level, and hardwood floors upstairs.

NOTICE: The water level at Bear Creek is dependent on Deer Point Lake's winter draw-down. To control invasive vegetation in the water, Bay County begins draw-down of Deer Point Lake for the winter sometime in October and begins raising the water level in March. The photos you see were taken in April with water at normal levels. After Bay County does a draw-back, I will post a few pictures to show winter water levels. The dock outside the cabin still has water access for small boats and kayaks, it will just be shallower and the scenery changes due to lower water levels.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Septic system in use, please do not flush anything other than toilet paper.
Keep pets OFF furniture and out of bedrooms. Crate available in garage. Pick up poop after your pet and clean messes. $900 fee charged for pet messes.
Please no shoes inside the home (this helps the floors stay clean and not track-in sand and mud).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2743372
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Youngstown

Located in Youngstown, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Junior Museum of Bay County and Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Thomas Drive and Southwood Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Youngstown, FL

What's nearby

  • Majette Dunes Golf & Country Club - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bear Creek Feline Center - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base - 25 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 27 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coram's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Butterworth's Outdoor Kareoke And Syrp Emporium - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howie's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Dog - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 on Jan 18, 2027 start from $247, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 located?

This family-friendly Youngstown vacation home is located on the waterfront, 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Majette Dunes Golf & Country Club, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Junior Museum of Bay County and Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida. Southwood Shopping Center and Saint Andrews Shopping Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is beautiful and the location is perfect for stargazing. If you are not a heavy sleeper and value your privacy, this may not be the best choice for you due to the open layout in the loft. Overall, we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B. B.

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed our stay here, it met our needs, great for family get away, the host answered all my questions and was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! I'm happy you had a great family get away. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

The place was just amazing! A great place for a family to spend time with one another.

This property had everything my family and I needed to just sit down and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Thank you so much for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! We're happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

The cabin has lots of beds which is great.

The property is located near the places we wanted to go fishing. Overall it was nice, the upstairs bathroom is so small it's almost unusable, other than that we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Thank you for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! We're happy that you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Pc training

We had a great stay. Beautiful surroundings. Everything we needed supplied. Quiet .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with the beautiful and quiet surroundings. Come back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beautiful and quiet

Great place to relax. Dont expect to fish. Unless you’re a pro at getting around the lily pads or plan on going out on the kayak. But the view and relaxing vibes were awesome. The beds were nice. A nice mattress is more important to me than a recliner. So it was good to sleep in a good bed. Good overall place..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! I'm glad you enjoyed the view, relaxing vibes, and the comfortable mattresses. Come back anytime and try your luck with fishing again, we have folks catching large mouth bass straight from the dock!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan M.

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

The house

There is no privacy in the house you can hear everything any one is doing or saying any where in the house
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! The cabin is located in a rural area. This is a standard cabin with wooden floors and walls, and an open layout upstairs, so sound travels throughout as it does in other homes and cabins.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Cool cabin & great hideaway from the busyness of Panama City!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Big Dipper Lodge... From the beautiful view, to the game room, to the country quiet, and the closeness of the city. It's such a cool cabin. Yes, everything is open (lofts) & noise travels, but when little ones went to bed early, we enjoyed the nighttime sounds of nature on the back porch or around the fire pit with good conversation. It forced us to slow down and be present... It's a great location to escape the hustle and bustle, but still close enough to explore the tourist hotpots of Panama City if you desire. We spent our mornings fishing off the dock (caught some delicious bass), and we had fun exploring the area. Found some great local eateries, too. Yana was great to work with; super quick to respond and everything was clear and easy with check in & out. We're already talking about our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! I'm glad you enjoyed everything and thanks for sharing the picture of the large mouth bass you caught from the dock. Come back anytime!
Verified

4/10 Poor

t g.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

A pretty home but not what we expected

Creepy neighbors rode by in a golf cart and were staring at us when we arrived and began to unload. Ring doorbell out front so you're aware you're being watched. Found out after booking that home is pet tolerant but not friendly, keep pets off furniture, out of bedrooms and pick up their poop or you will get fined. Master bedroom is nice, beds are very comfortable but you can hear every time someone goes up or downstairs because they all creak, and you hear every toilet flush and all conversations, plus the AC. TV only in the living room. Grass was in need of cutting so we stepped in unseen low spots often, especially a deeper one in the front. The area by the dock was very grassy and had so many lilly pads you could not launch a boat, but if you did want to you would have to drag it across the yard because you cannot park or drive in the grass out back. Not handicap friendly except for the ramp to the front door. Downstairs game room is cool. Lots of blankets and throw pillows if you like to get comfy on the floor. Nice that there was some coffee and seasonings and stuff, including dog biscuits if you bring dogs. We were not comfortable because we worried about fines if someone forgot any dishes or made a mess. Extra fees by the way if you bring pets OR KIDS. We went for a family fishing trip but couldn't even fish from the dock because the water vegetation was way thicker than the pictures. Recommend for adults only with no pets who only want to enjoy a swampy river view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Hello, Tina - thanks for staying at the Big Dipper Lodge! All of the cabin rules, features, and fees are disclosed and are standard in the vacation rental industry. I'm glad that you ultimately enjoyed your stay with the beautiful surroundings and the amenities at the cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harrison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Yana

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My family and I love to travel overseas. Our favorite places are Vilnius, Lithuania and Seville, Spain. We recently got the opportunity to host our property and are excited to have you book with us!

Why they chose this property

The main level includes a living room with three couches and a 55" Amazon Fire TV. The kitchen features a bistro table with three stools, new stainless-steel appliances, and a large pantry. The main eating area has a dining table with six chairs. The laundry room includes new high capacity Samsung washer and dryer. The master bedroom with a king bed is on the main level, as well as a bathroom with double vanities, a shower, and an ADA accessible walk-in jetted tub.

The beautiful staircase leads up to two rooms and another bathroom with shower. The second bedroom includes a queen bed, full bed, and a twin trundle bed. The third bedroom includes a queen bed, a twin, and twin trundle.

The basement area includes a large leather couch and a 50" Insignia TV. There is a retro arcade including 12 games (featuring Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Joust, Defender, Rampage, Gauntlet, Paperboy, Rootbeer Tapper, Bubbles, Toobin, and Wizard of Wor). There is a beautiful vintage solid wood Foosball table and an 84in Roll and Score game. The ESPN 3-in-1 pop-a-shot game includes Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Take the fun outside with Spikeball and the Giant Funnel Pong Game! There are also plenty of board-games and playing cards available. There is an inflatable kayak with oars in the garage area with two adult life vests and three kids’ life vests.

The deck includes wicker patio furniture for you to relax on, enjoy the view, and stargaze at night! The lower level patio has a solid wood picnic table for you to enjoy an outdoor meal.

There are three adult sized dock chairs and two beach chairs you can use. Three kid's foldable chairs included for use.

What makes this property unique

Plenty of space for everyone! Its a short drive to the airport, the beach, caves, natural springs, and boat launches. Park your boat at the dock on the property and go fishing right off the dock! Take the kayak out and explore the waterways. Its such a beautiful and quiet area, make it your family getaway to come back every year! Ring doorbell camera in-use at the front door and side of the house/driveway for added security.

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English, Russian

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