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BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway!

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Beachfront Cottage with fenced yard on 1 acre! Extra parking - bring your boat!
Feel the Gulf breeze on the large deck!
Unobstructed view from the deck!
Relax no the deck or take the sandy path to the water!
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Panacea, FL
  • Place, beach near Lighthouse Point
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Point State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Alligator Point Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway!

The Quirky Crab is a BEACHFRONT 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage on a fenced, 1/2 acre beachfront lot on beautiful, pristine Alligator Point! This beachfront cottage has been updated to insure all the modern conveniences are provided - without losing the airy, beach cottage vibe!

Large, open spaces for family gatherings, split bedroom floorplan for privacy, separate bathroom for each bedroom and huge, beachfront, fenced lot insure that you will have everything you need to create the family memories that last a lifetime!

Watch the porpoises play from your large deck or your living room! Keep Fido safe in the fenced yard! Enjoy the shade and the view on the covered screen porch! See beautiful sunrises and breathtaking sunsets from this South-facing home!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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)
With prior approval, a pet fee, signed Pet Policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. Please dispose of butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must clean up yard if you bring a pet.
Bring a cooler to store your bait in so it doesn't leave a smell in the refrigerator.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1346483vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Panacea

Located in Alligator Point, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bayside Marina. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Lighthouse Point - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 33 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 38 min drive - 50.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aligator Point Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪tropical trader - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo and Sons Tropical Trade - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT! VIEWS! Pet Friendly! Fenced Yard! Perfect Summer Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alligator Point holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bald Point State Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Public Beach Access. Alligator Point Beach and Wilson Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful visit

Awesome property! Perfect week..thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan Y.

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

Quirky Crab

Great location. Great seafood in the local area. Very relaxing and laid back. It was a great get a way week for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerry s.

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect beachfront cottage for my husband and I and our dogs. Beach is private and quiet. Lovely! Til next time Quirky Crab!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

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

Excellent & relaxing

We love this beautiful beachfront home. We have stayed here a couple of times. It is nicely decorated, good bedroom/ bathroom spaces and wonderful kitchen. Many sitting areas, front porch, screened room as well as 2 sets of sliding glass doors making the living room an excellent sitting area with oceanfront views as well. Thanks Sharon for hosting us! We love your house!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

3rd year

We love this home and Alligator Point! Our 3rd successful year at this home. We enjoyed the beach, golf, fishing and the remote location. Thank you Sharon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darrin s.

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

Nice Family Getaway

Our family was pleased with our stay.It was by far the least crowded beach that we have ever stayed at-very private! The house had all we needed and the short walk to the beach was a huge plus. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a quiet,private beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed a great week at Quirky Crab with our adult children. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ifroggy1972 i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
unresponsive to telephone texting . they did answer my calls. the fellow sent out, Dan, was extremely polite and partially fixed television problems. televisions did not work properly. ceiling fans and window blinds/sills were filthy. trash can unwieldy. kitchen cutlery very dull. small futon in living room bolts falling out.... blah, blah, it is an older unit and shows its use. however, it did have wonderful hot water, a simple to use washer/dryer and ample room for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
We’re so sorry for the issues during your stay, and thank you for letting us know. The number provided unfortunately can’t receive texts, which caused the communication mix-up. We appreciate the feedback about the TVs, cleaning, and other items and will address them right away. We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed the hot water, washer/dryer, and space for the kids.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Great Getaway

Very Relaxing Beach house. First time coming to beach in October and will be back ! Sharon was great to work with considering the circumstances !
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Great family getaway

The location is beatiful and very quiet. The beach was empty most of the time and we absolutely loved it! We were able to find a lot of shells on the beach and were even able to see a sea turtle being released from the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab.There were 6 adults and our dog and we had plenty of room. The house is exactly described and pictures. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Quirky Crab Stay #2

We were so happy with Quirky Crab we did year 2 of family vacation. We are especially happy the property is pet friendly. We enjoyed fishing, golf and beaches. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2024
Thank you! We love return guests! We look forward to having your family as our guests again! Thanks for taking great care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Quirky Crab Just like home with your own private beach

Best beach experience ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Thanks for being great guests! Hope you will come again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Comfortable place. Perfect location. Home needs a bit of updating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! We love the 1 acre beachfront lot also. The house was completely gutted and renovated in 2018 when I purchased it so I'm not sure what needs updating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Out of the way beach experience

Quirky Crab was ideal for us. Pet friendly, remote as in away from the usual beach scene. Short walk from rear deck to the beach, very private. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Quirky Crab

Very clean. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Quite time

Love the remote location! Love the nature beach that wasn't crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great stay at the Quirky Crab

We enjoyed our week on the beach. The house was very comfortable, clean and had a great view of the beach. The dog lived the fenced yard. We enjoyed several great dinners in the area as well as Apalachicola. Beach was beautiful. Hope to return in the future, Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Thanks Tom! We would love to have you return! We love considerate guests that take care of our home and enjoy it like we do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Relaxing week at the beach

We had an awesome, relaxing week at the Quirky Crab. The house was clean and up-to-date. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. Very few people on the beach even for a holiday weekend. Beautiful view! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

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

Relaxing days at the beach 🏝️

We love the Quirky Crab beach house and so did our pups,,, the house has everything needed for a fun beach getaway! We loved the sun deck, screened porch and the closeness to beach is priceless!! The entire yard is fenced so the dogs had a fun time running free & exploring 😎😎 thanks Sharon for hosting us 🏝️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavon S.

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

Love alligator point beach

This was our second summer to stay at the beach. My family loved the house and the location. I’m 81 and it was easy to take the steps. Will hopefully will return next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Lavon, you and your amily are welcome back anytime! Glad you enjoyed the house and the location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Breath of fresh air!

House was very nice and clean. Plenty of space for our purposes. Very quiet and low key location. The deck and the view was amazing!!! Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen K.

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

Peaceful

Second time at Quirky Crab. The house is as described. Old Florida beautiful. Will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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

Very good

It was as presented. Great location and comfortable accommodations. Only recommendation is to upgrade linens and towels. Definitely would recommend this home and location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Great Stay at Alligator Point

Everything was great about our stay at the Quirky Crab. This is a Quiet area of Florida with a beautiful beach and very cozy beach house. The owner is wonderful. Our Black Lab Bella loved her walks on the beach and the Ring Neck Ducks that winter in Alligator point. Thank you for sharing your beach house! We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
It was so nice to meet y'all in person. You and Bella are always welcome!

About the host

Hosted by Vacations By Waypoint

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I am a native Floridian who grew up on this beach, throwing cast nets, seining for shrimp, swimming, shelling, star-gazing, Porpoise-watching, and tanning! I love the REAL Florida untouched by concrete condominiums and neon lights pointing the way to tourist traps!

Why they chose this property

Where do you find 1 acre on the beach? One acre on the FAMOUS beaches of Alligator Point. We are not only known for our sugar white sand beaches, but also known for Blue Crab, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, King and Spanish Mackerel and Famous Florida Pink Shrimp!

What makes this property unique

Come see for yourself! Privacy! Minimal tourist traffic! This area is known for Porpoises and Birds. Due to the unique cove-like area between 2 sandy points on Alligator Point, the Gulf out front is full of baitfish and shrimp which attracts plenty of Pelicans, Gulls and other birds along with multiple daily visits by the porpoises! Some days, its like having a front row seat at the Porpoise show at Sea World!

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