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Shore to Please right on the beach!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Carrabelle, FL
  • Carrabelle Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Crooked River Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Shore to Please right on the beach!

Shore to Please is the right name for our vacation rental home. Beautiful, breathtaking panoramic bay views are offered from this beachside property. Spectacular sunrises are a sweet pleasure to witness. This wonderful house offers carport parking, two bedrooms one beach view master with attached bath includes king size bed. The second bedroom has one set of bunk beds queen size. Kitchen is well-stocked with newly installed stainless steel appliances. New water softener system for the well water has been installed. A nice relaxing screened-in porch with clear glass balcony. Two open wood decks, with outdoor park style grill, and two picnic tables, plus an outside shower. You can fish, crab, swim, catch rays of sunshine, take a walk on the private-like beach, or just relax and watch the sea life right off the white sandy beach in front of Shore to Please. The beach is great for shell collecting. The day trips you can make from here are amazing. St George Island is only 20 minutes away. Apalachicola an established in 1831 quint shopping community is 20 minutes away. Where you'll also find Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Other places to visit in the surrounding area include Tates's Hell state forest total size 202,000 acres. Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluffs hiking trailheads East and West less than 10 minutes drive in each direction from Shore to Please. The Historic Carrabelle Lighthouse and Museum is located on St. George Island. The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, built in 1895 has a farmer's market which is held every first and third Saturday. With cycling paths that start at the lighthouse to Carrabelle. Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum, Dog Island Ferry excursions, charter fishing, kayaking. Guided boat tours at Wakulla Springs, Panacea's Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (with touch pools for children), a variety of local seafood eateries and a local supermarket. Close by is the beautiful St. James Bay Golf Course and Resort with 370 Acres of Golf Community, plus an 18 hole play golf course designed by Robert Walker. Charter a boat in Carrabelle and go deep-sea fishing. 1/2 day & full-day trips are available. Kayak through the famous 'Tates Hell' State Forest or Dog Island also enjoy a quiet ride up the Carrabelle River. Come to Carrabelle and discover the incredible natural beauty of 'Old Florida'.

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY OWNER

**Please ask about our cancellation policy**

Inquire about our winter monthly rate.

THIS PROPERTY HAS A 4 NIGHT MINIMUM

Property manager

Janalyn Dowden
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Beach view

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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
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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

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
On-site 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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and St. George Island Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • Carrabelle Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 28 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Pelican Reef - 33 min drive - 32.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog Wild Bar-B-Q - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Cove Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scallywags - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove Marina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shore to Please right on the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shore to Please right on the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore to Please right on the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore to Please right on the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carrabelle holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle Beach and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. Island View Park and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Nice get away

Overall impressed with the stay, house was cleaned and had everything we needed in it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK C.

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

Great stay!

Perfect place to relax
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Great beach house in quiet area!

We had a wonderful week at this house right on the beach in a very quiet area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Relaxing vacay!

Nice, clean, quiet place to stay. It was also within driving distance of other towns, beaches, shopping and restaurants. We loved it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Awesome Property

This is an awesome property and very pet friendly. We arrived to a poor dog injured hiding on the property and contacted the agency. Ther county dog officer came immediately and picked up the injured pooch. The beach and neighbors are wonderful. The property is quite private and very quiet. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul j.

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

Wonderful quiet beach place

We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Walter M.

Great location just far enough away, yet close enough to amenities.

The beach of the bay is right at your doorstep, & the location to three towns is all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

enjoyable property

We especially enjoyed the screened in area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete T.

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

Relaxation

We enjoyed disconnecting and staying at Shore to Please. The location allowed us to get out and enjoy nature and the quiet serenity was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Relaxing

The property was very clean and had everything we needed and more! This is a place you go to unplug and unwind. Looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah d.

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

Amazing views SO Peaceful

Beautiful place & incredible views . Magestic and rural . We didnt want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivetta C.

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

Piece of Heaven

Great house and wonderful views. We enjoyed our week holiday stay. Nothing like waking up to the view of the water and enjoying a cup of coffee on the screened porch. You won’t be disappointed…. will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Peaceful bliss.

Wonderful location for a peaceful relaxing getaway. Located on the beach, great for the dogs to walk the sand bars during low tide. Seashells, sea birds and driftwood galore. Very nature friendly. Surrounded by state parks for nature hiking, short trip to town for some shopping and to St George island. The residents of Carrabelle are some of the friendliest people that I have met. I hate to give my secret away but I plan on returning for a third time next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Whitney S.

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

Great house, okay beach

Great little house with a view just a few steps from the beautiful white sand, but the ocean water left quite a bit to be desired. The water was unseasonably warm and very sea-weedy, with very few/small waves, almost felt like man made lake water. But the house itself was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Much needed vacation

My family and I hadn't traveled since Covid and we decided we needed a break. Rather than look at hotels and condos, we decided to look for houses that had a beach right in the backyard to avoid crowds. We stumbled upon this one and it had our eye through the entire search. The booking process along with all the communication from the company thereafter was exceptional. The house was exactly as described and the beach was amazing. It was such a good vacation. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Dijana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Super disappointing

Not sure where to start, if you looking to hangout and fishing you ll be good, my goal was to use beach as much as can swim and etc, I send message to host few weeks prior as I was reading some bad reviews that you can not swim and I was told “yes you can depends on tide” that wasn’t the case regardless of tide the water has so much grass inside its imposible to swim or relax or do anything, if I knew that on time I would have cancel that trip because whole purpose of booking this beach front was that we can use it, now if you have pets highly recommend but also be careful bear visited us few times, also water inside like sink and shower smells horrible so be prepared to have your own water to cook and etc. Someone also commented that pictures are deceiving and they were right. Definitely won’t be booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Carrabelle getaway 2023

The property was exactly as listed. Communication with the owner was perfect with exact instructions for check in and check out. The house and property were clean upon arrival. Adequate towels and washcloths were provided with dishwasher pods, dish washing soap and garbage bags. We enjoyed the screened in porch and saw tons of marine life in the bay. We ate at The Fisherman’s Wife which was a 3 on a scale of 5. Picked up seafood from Millender and had a seafood cook which was really fresh fish and went back for more for trip home. Also St George Island is only a short distance if your looking for more of the tourist type atmosphere but we liked the less crowded beaches in Carrabelle. Will definitely go back and stay at this house. Had a great time and thanks to the owner for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely location

The house it's and it's location were a very lovely vacation away from life. My only reservations were that the pier shown in pictures above is slightly misleading. The steps do not go down to the beach and there is a couple foot drop after the last step. There was a precariously placed cinder block and some rocks placed there as a step, however of my kids had been young or if I had any sort of mobility issue due to disability or age I would have been unable to step off the dock and on to the sand. There was also a very big sign in the refrigerator stating "if any pet hair is found in the furniture or need you well be charged an extra fee" which caused my family a good bit of anxiety because even if you don't let pets into furniture hair still gets on there. The location of the home was very lovely an overall we had a good trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Great house and beach on Sound

The furnishings in the house are basic but in great condition and very clean. You are able to wade out quite far from shore in the water which is calm (being it’s on the Sound) which was great for exploring and swimming with the Kids. There are some grass beds a bit of the way out but that did not bother us a bit ( water shoes were nice to have). For the fisherman, which I and my wife both are, the fishing was excellent. We caught more trout than we could count from shore or just off shore from our kayaks. We even saw a tarpon caught from a kayak in the same area. Multiple Dolphins seen and two Manatees sightings just off shore. At low tides, there is tons of shore to cover and lots of life. Crabs of all types, shells, sand dollars, starfish, etc. if your looking for waves, St George Island is about a 10 minute drive and you can get you fill there. In short, family and I had a fantastic time at “Shore to Please”. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Cristi Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beach not like the pictures

The beach in front of the property didn't look like the pictures on-line. It was covered in broken cinder blocks, bricks, 2 automobile tires, 4 rusty rod iron posts sticking out of the beach. The steps from the deck to the beach online look like a easy transition, but in reality it was about a 3 foot gap, they tried to fix the situation and used cinder blocks as steps. Which just made it worse because they were unstable and slippery. We did not swim at this location. The location of the house is beside the busy loud road. The water had a funny smell and tasted gross. The towels were stained and many of the dishes were dirty. The floor was clean of sand and the counters and furniture were clean. We did enjoy the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet family getaway

The property was exactly as pictured aside from the boardwalk. The only thing different is there is now two boardwalks with only one leading to the beach. If you have difficulty taking a steep step up or down, you may have issues on that last step. My kids were entranced by the stingrays, dolphins, crabs, jellyfish and sea snails that they saw from our section of the beach. I loved that the other houses near us were also dog friendly because it made me more comfortable having my dog on the beach and not worrying if she was going to upset our neighbors because they are pet parents to. The water was super warm and you could walk out 100 yards and not get above your waist. I didn’t realize at first that this property is sound front instead of ocean front which suited us just fine because I did not have to worry about big waves or rip currents with my kids. I would highly recommend this area and location to anyone and definitely suggest going to the Red Pirate for a bite to eat. The house has everything you could possibly want, even beach toys and little chairs for the kids! I loved that linens were provided and we had a washing machine to do laundry. We were so fortunate to have neighbors with kids the same ages as ours, we all made friends and hung out on the beach daily. The area is so amazing that we have even considered moving. If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place to stay, this place and beach is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney N.

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

Wonderful family trip

Our family of 5 stayed at Shore to Please this past week and had a terrific time! Walked the beach several times a day and depending on the tide, you could go farther and farther each time. Found so many sea creatures from different types of crabs, jellyfish and conch. We were amazed at how many conch shells there were daily. Seashell hunting is my favorite part of a beach vacation and was disappointed at first with the lack of them at this beach, but I now have a newfound love for oyster shells...they were everywhere and so pretty! We had the beach to ourselves the entire week, so peaceful. Definitely go visit Eastpoint, Appalachicola and St. George Island if you can. We actually went to the island on 3 different occasions we loved it so much. One day we traveled to Wakulla Springs to do the boat tour there and to Appalachicola for an air boat ride, both really fun. The house was perfect for us, plenty of towels and pots and pans for the week. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfy. The bunk bed room was warmer than the others so we went and got another fan for the kids, which we left for future visitors. The entire family had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave. Thank you Shore to Please for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Cozy Beach Getaway

Excellent communication on the rental rules and quick reservation process. The property was exactly as pictured and had just the right amount of amenities to make the stay comfortable (cookware, linens etc.) The property’s location was right on the beach on what felt like a small neighborhood albeit it’s directly off a local highway. It still felt secluded and private. Towns with activities, grocery stores, gas etc were no more than 15min from the home so if you needed to pick something up that you didn’t pack, it was never too far away. The beach had a very calm current and it was perfect for walks during low tide or just getting some relaxing time in the sand or warm gulf waters. This is a perfect spot for a small family vacation or a small group of friends to enjoy the beach away from the crowds of Panama City, Destin, and the like.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Private Oasis

We really thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The beach was private the house was clean and in such a decent location to easily pop into several towns along Florida's Forgotten Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Beautiful serenity

Was looking for dog friendly beach for first time ocean visit with my dog. The beach cottage is the perfect overall set up and very dog friendly. The indoor and outdoor space laid out well. The beach felt secluded and undisturbed. Picking up seashells, finding small crabs and blue crabs in the water. The perfect paradise for a quiet relaxing retreat. I do have one suggestion for the property to alert travelers of the possible animal interactions at night while taking out the dog. The location is very close to the national forest. I plan on coming back next year. Such a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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