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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carrabelle, FL
  • Place, Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrabelle Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked River Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Footprints Beautiful Beach House

A beautiful ground level beach house in the fishing village of Carrabelle. Open and spacious, the Footprints beach house is 2000 square feet with an extra large kitchen, inside laundry, screened porch and great entertaining deck with remote controlled awning on the beach side. Fabulous fishing and swimming on the white sandy beach directly in front of the house. Outside hot and cold shower, covered parking, nice yard for children and your private path is only one-hundred seventy-five feet to the water.

This property is a Saturday-Saturday booking from March 1st- September 30th.

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR CANCELATION POLICY & MONTHLY RATE

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY OWNER

*While this home is pet friendly there is a 2 limit max on pets. Pet fee is non-refundable and is $100 per pet*

You are two minutes from the local boat launch and a beautiful new golf course and upscale dining is only 10 minutes away. Footprints Beach house is located near quaint, historic Apalachicola which features fine dining and antique shopping.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

ALLOWED

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A signed rental agreement must be completed by guest

A pet fee of $100 is required per pet where applicable

Important information

You need to know

Property # 586775
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carrabelle Beach and Island View Park, while Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Carrabelle History Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 28 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 49 min drive - 60.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fathoms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SOS GALLEY - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jill Lee s soup kitchen feeding the neighborhood kids - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Footprints Beautiful Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Footprints Beautiful Beach House?

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Footprints Beautiful Beach House on May 20, 2026 start from $562, 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.

What time is check-in at Footprints Beautiful Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Footprints Beautiful Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Footprints Beautiful Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carrabelle vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Carrabelle Beach. Crooked River Lighthouse and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing, and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Waterfront Home

This property in Carrabelle is classic Florida with modern amenities. We truly enjoyed our stay and the sound of the waves hitting the beach! Relax, enjoy, come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Wonderful family trip to the beach

We had a great experience, and it was great for my whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2020
Footprints is a great place to stay. Walk out the backdoor, right onto the beach. Very large and cozy for the whole family and friends to enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scotia P.

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

Second Stay Here!!

Wonderful property with everything you need and beach straight out the back door. We will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna V.

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

Beautiful house

Our family and 2 dogs had an amazing vacation here. Very quiet. House was beautiful. Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Footprints in Carabelle! The home was perfect for us, it had everything we needed. We enjoyed the beach so much, it was very private despite the RV park and public beach nearby. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves most days. We consistently seen dolphins every day and the kids enjoyed going out with a flashlight each night to spot geckos and tree frogs. Lovely home and memorable vacation, thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Footprints is in the perfect location to enjoy and relax at the beach. You can watch the dolphins play and beautiful sunsets. Book your vacation now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing in Carrabelle

This property was spacious beautifully cared for & clean. The path to the beach behind the house was easy to walk reaching the beach in minutes. The was never busy which was great & we saw dolphins every day. The backyard was fenced. As a pet owner it was wonderful. If you looking for a beach vacation that isn’t wall to wall tourists but still within an easy drive to St. George Island, Appalachicola & much more this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jody Y.

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

Footprints

The property was a very nice property and any concerns we had were promptly addressed however it wasn"t very clean. One bedroom had a sock under the bed another had an empty condom wrapper and the master had a big hair/dustball on the floor. Location to the beach was wonderful. The mosquitos were definitely on steroids and after buying a 3rd type of spray finally kept them at bay to be able to be outside in the evening. Definitely not a bad property but needs some more attention to detail on the cleaning and maybe let guests know to bring some powerful bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thank You for letting me know about the cleaning issue, we have addressed it with our cleaner. I'm happy that you loved the location and the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Perfect!

Perfect home & location for what we were looking for! This is a classic one-story beach home at ground level with a great beach only a few steps away. Fenced in backyard was perfect for our fur baby. A very welcoming and safe place for your dogs. The private path to the beach made it so simple to enjoy the water.(Bring your beach towels.) We set on the deck every evening and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. This is our first staying at Footprints and I would stay again!! The basics are covered with this home - most everything you want in a kitchen, there is no toaster so we toasted bread in the oven. We took advantage of the fresh seafood markets and cooked our meals every night .There is a supermarket near by too. If you enjoy the peace & quiet rather than commercial & congested you will love this small town! You won't be disappointed in renting this home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzy W.

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

Love the house, but...

We loved most things about this house and property! The layout was great for us and it was awesome being right there at the beach. There was lots of space and we love being right on the beach with no crowds. However, there are a few problems (which could be fixed). 1) The mosquitoes are terrible! The area between the door and the water line are swarming with them, they are huge and relentless (we called it no mans land)! Spraying the yard or putting down sand in the yard to reduce the standing water would help. They did bring by a bug zapper but it did nothing, neither did the candles that we picked up. They did not even seem to care about the spray repellent we coated in. 2) The beds were terrible! They were hard and noisy (at least the 2 I tried out). The Master bed slanted and was unconformable. The non-master king bed was sooo hard and noisy we had to alternate sleeping on the day-bed. The twin bed that wasn't a bunk was hard, so hard just to sit on. 3) There is no access to the outside shower directly from the beach. You have to go out the gate and across the carport (which is where the shower is). 4) None of the recliners recline! This is insane, there is no where to comfortably prop up your feet in the living room area. 5) We had problems with the remotes. The guest room and the living rooms remotes seemed switched except for controlling the TV itself (power volume). So, we had to move them from room to room. 6) The screened in porch area had places where the screen was detached which allowed the mosquitoes in AND the deadbolt part of the door to the screened in pouch just had a metal plate with holes and a paper towel stuffed in it which allowed mosquitoes in. Also, the water at the beach is not what many think of being clear and blue. Because of the river and because of being inside of St. George Island, the water is a murky and darker but the waves are much gentler (which is nice for young children); this makes it excellent for fishing and catching crabs. There are also a lot of nick-knacks which can pose a problem if you have small children. We had to "baby proof" the place so things didn't get broken. Also, the management company wasn't very responsive to us and we were unsure of what we should do at checkout. If a few of the problems are fixed, we would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
1) Unfortunately this summer was uncharacteristically wet so mosquitoes could be a problem. I’m not sure what we can do about Mother Nature but we will try to explore a solution with our pest control company. 2) The Master Bedroom mattress and box springs are brand new. There are waterproof covers on the mattress which do make a little noise but they are there to protect the bed and keep it cleaner for the next guest. 3) I’m sorry you felt walking across the carport to get to the outdoor shower was a hardship, however, we honestly do not think it very far so cannot justify the cost to move it. 4) The recliners do recline, you just must pull hard. . We will try to loosen them more. 5) The remotes were labeled. I’m not sure how the labels got removed or switched but this problem can be easily solved. 6) The screened porch is still undergoing repairs caused by the hurricane. These repairs are scheduled to be completed in mid-August, 2019. 7) The knick-knacks are there, we hope, to make the house look more like a home. We understand that if you have small children that you think might see them as “toys”, a few minutes will need spent to raise them out of the children’s reach. 8) There were no other check out instructions that were needed as you had already done them. Thank you so much for letting me know your concerns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Footprints in Carrabelle Florida

Perfect home & location for me, my daughters & my fiancé! Fenced in backyard & private path to the beach were the toppers for us. If you enjoy the peace & quiet rather than commercial & congested you will love this small town!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great location, beach was great, good surf fishing

We had a great time, only thing I could possibly say that could be better was maybe some newer mattress needed. Little to firm for my taste. Everything else was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nissa t.

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

Perfect location

It was a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

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

Footprints

We've been coming to the area for 12 years and Footprints is our favorite hose. We love the layout and the location. We consider it our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Classic Florida Beach House

This is our second year staying at Footprints, and once again we had a wonderful time in Carrabelle. This is a classic one-story beach home at ground level with a great beach only a few steps away. It had more than enough room for our party of six, and our two dogs loved the fenced-in yard and going for walks along the beach. A very welcoming place for dogs. The basics are covered with this rental - most everything you want in a kitchen (no bottle opener so bring your own, and we toasted bread in the oven), towels and soap for bathrooms (but bring your own beach towels), a washing machine and dryer (the washing machine did not drain well). So Footprints has its quirks. Yet it is in a lovely spot, with a supermarket close by, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets, a charcoal grill and a firepit steps from the house, beach toys, and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2022
Thank you for the 5 stars! Please book again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scotia P.

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

Best Walk to the BEACH EVER!!

It is a beach house: clean, spacious and pretty basic. It could use a bit of love (often visitors are careless) but we totally enjoyed the location and ease of getting to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori F.

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

Excellent house

The house was fabulous The area didn’t have a lot to do. House could use some new pots n pans. I bought and left some refrig containers. Great fenced in yard.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

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

Carrabelle Treasure

This is my second time staying. The house is such a great treasure. The home is warming and inviting. The property is more so! Local seafood from the market is mouthwatering.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fall Break

We have spent the past two Fall Breaks at Footprints. There are five adults and three children in our group ranging from three to seventy-five. We love the large living space, the outdoor shower, and the easy walk to the beach. There is plenty of room to spread out and give the children room to run and play and some of the grown ups room to fish while others enjoy the water or sunbathing. My only negative comment (please keep in mind this did not keep us from returning a 2nd time) is the sleeping arrangements. The house is advertised to sleep ten. Two people would need to sleep on a couch and love seat in order to do this. I would suggest moving the bunk room to the sun room area where the day bed is and putting a large bed in the bunk room so that there is more adult sleeping. There are limited dining choices in the area (Fathoms is our favorite) but we come for the beach not to dine out. If you are looking for a relaxing time at the beach with your family, I definitly recommend Footprints.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2021
I am sorry you had the problems with the sleeping arrangements, I have let the owner know about your suggestions. Thank you for the review , please come stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Gulf front beauty with no steps

Pros: Stupendous view of the gulf from windows all across the back of the house. The house was sparkling clean. Gorgeous deck and private backyard including a fenced yard leading to the beach. Perfect place to bring a dog who can't manage many steps. Loved the open layout of the house, lots of comfortable seating and natural light. Really cute decorating. There were a few quirks though: There is a screened porch but the screens were torn. We might have used it anyway but the french doors leading from the main room were locked and after inquiring were told there was no key to those doors. The only way into the screened porch was thru the master bedroom or from the deck outside. There have been a few reviews that mentioned the washer leaves clothing soaking wet and this is still a problem. We would definitely stay there again but not if we had to use the beds in the bedrooms other than the master and not in the summer. My son and his wife stayed in the second king room for a couple of nights and while the room is lovely, the mattress is hard and uncomfortable similar to the mattresses in the bunkbed and twin bed in the 3rd bedroom. Also, the thermostat for the air conditioner is locked and you cannot set it below 73 degrees. Which was fine during the day but was too warm for sleeping at night particularly if you want to close the bedroom door. The bedrooms don't cool quite as well as the main part of the house. We loved the view and open spaciousness of the house, walks on the beach, easy access to drag our kayaks and fishing equipment down to the water. We had great meals from the Fisherman's Wife in Carrabelle .The grocery store is pretty good for a small town. Carrabelle is a really lovely fishing village with a marina of amazing boats of all sizes. It is located at the mouth of the beautiful Carrabelle River. But if you are looking for gift shops and lots of restaurants this is not the kind of town it is. You can find that 20 minutes away in Apalachicola .
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great hideaway

The property was as expected. Only complaint would be the cleanliness of the showers. Had to clean them before showering but overall the say was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay and was happy with this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

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

Beautiful property

This house was perfect for our family (3 kids under 7 and dog). Plenty of beds and rooms for personal space for everyone. The city was very quiet and the beach was never too crowded. The property was near the public beach, so afternoons had more people but never on top of each other. Mornings and evenings were great for the dog on the beach. We saw dolphins almost everyday, along with starfish, hermit crabs and lots of other wildlife! Fishing looked great right on the coast, but we didn't give it a try. Some kitchen supplies were a little lacking, but there was at least one of evening we needed. Everything else seemed to be as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody A.

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

Relaxing beach vacation

The house was very clean and convenient to town. The back yard was perfect for our two small dogs, it is completely fenced in. Covered area fit our jeep and allowed us to leave top off the whole week. The bottles along the top of the cabinets have notes and signatures of past guest. I loved this! It is such a cool idea. The walk to the beach was short and sweet, which was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Wonderful Beach House

When you look out from the porch over the ample backyard to the beach, the islands, and the Gulf of Mexico, it is magical. The large fenced backyard was great for our dogs, and we so enjoyed walks along the beautiful beach. We even saw dolphins fishing very close to shore. The house slept our family of seven quite well, and the main living space was a great space for us to interact as a family, whether playing board games, watching TV, or just talking. The bbq grill is similar to the ones you find in campgrounds or state parks, so bring some charcoal. A bit small but it worked for our family. The kitchen is also quite serviceable, though maybe a bit short in terms of some cooking utensils, plates, and cutlery for a family our size. But we made do and had some delicious meals. Also, the house is very convenient to Carrabelle and its excellent IGA supermarket, so that definitely helped us with making great meals. As the instructions say, bring your own beach towels. Otherwise the house has pretty much everything you need for a wonderful stay on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

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