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Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach

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Exterior
Beach cottage nestled among the palms.
Lighthouse inspired stairwell
Take all the time you need applying the sunscreen in your own private bath.
stairway to........no, not yet but you'll enjoy the view in the meantime

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach

Welcome to Dolphin Smiles at Carillon Beach. This custom, architectural beachside cottage home has been in the same family since it's birth in 1997. Imagine.......waking up to white sandy beaches coupled with the daunting task of deciding what gourmet restaurant to dine in, later that perfect day.

The master suite dominates nearly one half of the second floor. The private bath has dueling, coral blue vessel sinks and a large walk in rain head shower. The remaining second floor sleeping area offers a queen sized bedroom and adjacent third bedroom with duel twin bunks. All of the homes linens are clean crisp and white. Sunsets can't be missed atop your own private three story tower.

Keywords: beach bungalo, three bedroom, close to beach and pool, tower views, amenities, security, kid friendly, wifi internet, cable, outdoor fireplace/shower. pier park shopping center, shipwreck island waterpark,

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Prohibited indoors and outdoors
Late check out check out will incur $100.00 additional fee from the damage deposit fee.

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. 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. Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel 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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Panama City Beach, FL

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

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach?

As of 11 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach on 20 Apr, 2026 start from S$593, 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 at Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Craftsman Inspired Beach Cottage Steps Away from Crystal Beach located?

Located in Sunnyside, this holiday home is steps away from Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Carillon Beach was great. The property owner/manager was very helpful and communicative. Would happily stay here again on the next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Nice relaxing weekend

Our 2nd stay at Dolphin Smiles. We love the location to beach and pool. They very clean and provided all necessities. Another great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Relaxing Vacay

Another great stay at Dolphin Smiles. Love the location. Short walk to pool or beach. House was clean and stocked with essentials. Hope to be back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

Wonderful Trip

Even though our weather wasn't the best, the property was wonderful. We will definitely be back to Dolphin Smiles!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Great location!

Quiet and clean community and the walk to the beach is very short along with the of the pools being very close. Thanks Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Awesome!

Always a great time at Carillon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

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

Great trip

This is the third time we've stayed at Dolphin Smiles. This is our favorite home in Carillon. The beds are comfortable and the walkover to the beach is just around the corner from the house. It fits our family perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mavis L.

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

Dolphin 🐬 Smiles

Just steps from the beach walkover. Quiet spot for coffee in the tower. Outstanding communication with our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Outstanding house and location!

Superb house with awesome sunset views from its tower! Highly recommend! We had plenty of room for 6 of us. Three adults, two teens and one child! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

whitley l., Texas

Still Smiling!

The house was perfect, extremely clean, and a very well designed space. The beaches are gorgeous. Carillon is a terrific neighborhood - private, quiet and low key but very close to Rosemary Beach if you are looking for more shops/restaurants and such. Owner was very helpful in booking and on-site management was readily available if needed.

10/10 Excellent

DINA F.

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

Great family trip in PCB

The house is convenient to grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. The check-in directions were simple and communication with Mark was timely and easy. Access to the beach (2 walkovers) and pool were nearby. We had a great time playing checkers on the porch watching the evening storms come through. Our trip was relaxing and fun! Thank you Mark! We look forward to seeing you on another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

Amazing outdoor spaces

My husband and I loved Dolphin Smiles - it was cold at home so we took advantage of the wonderful outdoor spaces in the home. We had friends in other homes around us and our space was the envy of all. Mark was so quick to respond to any question we had and the house was in perfect condition. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Elmhurst, IL

Wow! Best house we have rented so far in Carillon Beach.

This home is adorable, comfortable, and worked well for our family of 4. The location near the beach walkover and the pool was amazingly convenient. Owner Mark was gracious and accommodating, not to mention helpful. He went out of his way to make sure our stay was comfortable. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and feel like we were at home. My daughter spent a lot of time in the hammock in the Crow's Nest...we watched a storm from up there too, very cool! Outdoor covered patio was private and perfect for having morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. We will definitely be back, thank you for another great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Beautiful house, Great location.

The house was great. Spacious and well equipped. Perfect for a family of four and couple sleep two more. We never got the living room tv to work but didn’t ask for help because wanted to reduce screen time, anyway. The master bed was not comfortable and jiggled whenever one of us moved. Both of us had sore hips which hasn’t happened to either of us before. Loved the open closet concept in the master. The covered observation deck was a bonus. We spent a lot of time there. Even brought our beach chair up for extra seating. Incredible views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Adam Y.

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

Great location, very clean, some issues, would stay again

This is a beautiful home with close access to the beach and pool. The lighthouse tower was terrific and the place was immaculate. Mark the owner was very responsive to the issues we had, which are listed below: 1. The beach service was atrocious. Not once during the entire week were our two chairs and umbrella set up when we arrived at the beach. We contacted Mark, who directed us to the beach service company, who said they’d follow up with the workers. It was incredibly frustrating. Bring your own equipment to avoid the hassle. 2. The microwave wasn’t functioning when we arrived. Mark had already ordered one that arrived on Tuesday. I was fine to install it myself, though it would’ve been hard for someone like my petite wife to do it on her own if I wasn’t with her. 3. The freezer never functioned. A repairman came out on Wednesday to clean the coils that still didn’t fix the problem. That meant no popsicles or ice cream for my four and two year old kids. We also had to buy bags of ice the entire week. 4. The master bathroom toilet sounds like an airplane toilet when flushed. 5. Bring a table fan for the kitchen. It gets extremely hot in the afternoon or when you’re cooking. There’s very little airflow. 6. The smallest bedroom needs blackout blinds. It gets very bright and very warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Oscar V.

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

CHEAP property owner should consider spending $$$ to delight his guests

If you landed on this review, there is a reason why this property is priced below other comparable properties in Carillon Beach: The property owner manages the property from out of state, and does not invest the time, resources, and energy to ensure that his guests have an amazing experience. CHECK-IN: The information about access to the property is not updated in the mobile VRBO app. If you didn’t bring a computer or printed instructions, your only option is to call the property owner and hope he is available… we walked around the house for 30 minutes until property manager called us back with instructions. BEACH CHAIR SERVICE: Head to the beach, and if you’re lucky, you’ll find the beach chairs that belong to “Dolphin Smiles”. We walked up and down the beach for another 45 minutes, and when we finally tracked down beach guy, he was not informed of our arrival by the property owner… CLEANLINESS: If your allergic to dust or a cleanliness freak, this is NOT the property for you… Dust all around TV/major appliances and uncollected trash from previous guest are another sign that the property owner is not paying top dollar for cleaning services. KITCHEN: When we called the property owner because the kitchen garbage disposal was not working, he called us back to give us instructions on “finding a wrench” to unclog the disposal ourselves… I was not expecting to spend valuable vacation time fixing the owners appliance problems… BATHROOMS: Blue bathroom sinks show every little piece of dirt… My wife spent a good 30 minutes/day cleaning both bathroom sinks because she couldn’t stand seeing the sink dirty every morning before she brushed her teeth. BEDS: Every single bed needs to be replaced. All beds (made of foam) are terribly worm down… If you stay there a full week (like we did), you’ll be counting the days to arrive home to sleep in your own bed… CHECK-OUT PROCESS: 3 days after my check-out I receive an email saying there has been a deduction in my deposit claiming “extra cleaning was needed”. I’ve called/texted the property owner for an explanation or proof of check-out conditions and have yet to receive a response (5 days after checkout). Because this owner is not onsite, owner blindly trusts what the cleaning crew is tells him (cleaning crew makes more money the longer the job!), owner does not take pictures as proof, and passes on his extra costs to his guests… At Dolphin Smiles, I would recommend you take pictures/video
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Wonderful Cottage at Carillon

I rented this house so my husband and I could have a quiet place away from the rest of our family who was staying a few houses away. First of all, you can tell this house is well built. It feels very solid when you go inside and walk around. There is a lot of attention to detail and every space is utilized. The house was very CLEAN! Very unusual in my experience. There is an outdoor shower which comes in handy. The kitchen is well equipped with an awesome gas stove! Appliances are high end. Everything you need is there if you want to cook. There is a mixer, toaster , pots and pans, and a regular coffee maker and I think a Keurig , but I do not drink coffee so I am not sure. A large table for dining. The living room has a large screen TV and there is a half bath on this level. There is also a nicely furnished patio with a fireplace and grill. The steps to the 2nd level are easier to walk up than I thought they would be from the pictures. There are rails if needed. The second floor master has a comfortable firm but soft king bed. Master shower with a great hand held shower head. There is also a dispenser with shampoo, conditioner and gel. Double sinks which are great. Plenty of closet space. Another TV which is small but adequate. I think the TV's are Direct TV. There is a great porch off the master which I enjoyed. From this porch you can climb 20 steps (great exercise) to another porch which is screened in for gorgeous scenic views of Carillon and the Ocean. There are two more cute small bedrooms across from the master. They each have a closet. There is a full bed in one room and twins in the other. Per my nephews, the beds were great. The twin room has a small balcony. This 2nd bathroom also has a great shower. The tile is very pretty in both bathrooms. The art in the home is a nice touch. This house is just a few steps away from the pool that has the Jacuzzi. You have two ways to get to the beach. The beach chairs that come with the house are closer if you head towards the walkway on the right as you walk out of the front door. That is also the walkway where you take your trash. It is much closer to the Ocean than I thought it would be, maybe a one minute walk to the boardwalk. W hen I arrived at the house, I saw that the owner had texted me to make sure I got in and everything was good! This was an overall wonderful experience. I would love to live there!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Awesome house/host/location

We’ve stayed at multiple houses in Carillon over the last 15 years. This is definitely one of our favorites and we will be back! Great location—close to the beach walker and one of the 3 pools. The 3rd story look out has amazing views and Mark was awesome to work with! And I must mention it was SUPER clean! Thank you for a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Beach Wedding 2022

Beautiful house. Great location for easy access to beach. House had all the kitchen necessities and was very comfortable. Mark was always available if needed. Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Great location and beautiful view

Great stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Look forward to staying at Dolphin Smiles again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Our Third Visit

My family and I love staying at Dolphin Smiles. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

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

Perfect family beach house!

Dolphin Smiles was set up perfectly for our family of six. Carillon is a great beachside community nestled in a wonderful, quiet location. Truly a hidden gem. The beach was less than a two minute walk and the nearest pool was even closer. Our favorite spot in the house was the unique cupola. Beautiful sunset views from up top! The home was super clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Mark was a fantastic host with excellent communication. We’re already planning our return trip to Dolphin Smiles!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

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

Nice house

Had no problems
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

erin c.

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

Great access to the pools and beach

Great location for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Stay at Carillon Beach

Good, clean property in a great location, just a few steps from the beach without being right on the beach. Easy communication with the host when we needed a few things. Overall great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by mark coston

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I'm currently a custom home builder/ designer. My passions include architecture, travel and my family. Decompressing in life is critical these days and what better place to relax.

Why they chose this property

Relative proximity to Atlanta and other major airports. I've traveled quite extensively and I've yet to discover more pristine beaches. Quiet beach area but never lacking in fun activities.

What makes this property unique

I personally love the outdoor shower and outside fireplace. Today's lifestyle is a subtle blur between indoor and outdoor living.

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