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A two-story house with a metal roof, a small porch, and a flag.
A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.
A beach with wooden chairs and a pier extending into the water.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a double oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panacea, FL
  • Place, Mashes Sand Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bald Point State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly

Step into serenity at a private Bayfront property boasting spectacular seaside views, nestled serenely along the shores of Ochlockonee Bay. With convenient access to dock your boat, enjoy fishing, and the panoramic vistas of the bay and ocean, you'll find yourself immersed in nature's beauty. Relax within the screened-in lanai or fenced backyard, providing a secure haven for you and your guests.

Inside, delight in the fully equipped kitchen and house amenities, ample parking space, and Smart TVs. The master bedroom offers indulgent comfort with a king bed, expansive walk-in closet, dual sinks in the bathroom, a bathtub/shower combo, and even a bidet! The guest bedrooms feature their own comforts, including cozy queen beds, a shared jack and jill bathroom, and walk-in closets.

Just minutes away, Mashes Sands boat ramp and beach await, while a convenient bike/walking path across the street invites leisurely strolls or rides. Welcome to your ultimate family-friendly oasis!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3911158vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Bald Point State Park and Mashes Sand Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum and Medart Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Mashes Sand Beach - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bayside Marina - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • beach near Sun N Sand Beaches - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Wilson Beach - 11 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trident - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Posey's Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Donkey - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Property/ Ocean Views/ Boat Dock/ Kayak/Large Parking/ Dog Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panacea holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mashes Sand Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bayside Marina. Alligator Point Beach and Silver Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with dock fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elaine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect bay view. My little family enjoyed the dock for fishing and dolphin watching.It’s great for a quiet getaway, the house is very family friendly, close to the beach and several local seafood restaurants.We would definitely rent the house again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in April and enjoyed the relaxing view and the fishing from the pier very much. The home was spacious and clean and better than expected. Host was extremely responsive with a couple of things that came up to make sure our stay went smoothly. Planning to return at least once a year and hope it is still available to rent.
Caught and released large catfish and 3 sharks! Super fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect. So very clean, private, well organized and safe. We enjoyed the fenced in area for the pups and the lovely long dock to enjoy sunset. All supplies were easy to find. Nothing was missing, even the beautiful soaps and shampoos in the bathrooms. The lanai was large and screened in with a doggie door and the cement/stone table and stools outside made it easy to look out over the beautiful waters. Mashes Sands small beach about a mile down the road was an easy trip and perfect for watching Gulf waters roll in. Will definitely look forward to another escape to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for getaway. Our furbaby loved fenced in backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. The house is very spacious. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable home with stunning views. Easy access to restaurants in the area. Molly was excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Loved our stay

Our family had a great stay! The house was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jack s.

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

good location

we enjoyed our stay very much, hope to be back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great dock and beautiful view. House was clean and very comfortable. We caught fish off the dock and enjoyed the kayak. Our family loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, relaxing, spacious, pet friendly property. Molly was excellent communicating, and the amenities could not have been more thoroughly provided. Everything was just simply wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for our weekend stay. We were scalloping/fishing and enjoyed to proximity to both. My son really enjoyed fishing off the long dock. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davidson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very nice as promised. The host was extremely helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you! 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the sunsets were amazing. Home was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed dining every evening on the porch overlooking the bay and can’t forget to mention the white squirrels - so entertaining.Molly is the perfect hostess with quick responses to any questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Dog friendly getaway

The views and property are nice! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Perfect hideaway

House was great with all the amenities you need and in a quiet location. Small town feel but everything you need to enjoy yourself and entertain kids from toddler to teenage and even the adults had fun!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Mashes Sands

Great place to stay, beautiful and so quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2024
Thank you Michelle!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Superb rental

Everything was as advertised or better. Lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
John, thank you for your time writing a review. Take care and visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Tranquility

Awesome place to stay on the water! Perfect location, amazing house with everything you need and great communication with owner. We will most certainly be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you Pam, we would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lela m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

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

On the bay

Had a great relaxing stay at this property. Boat ramp was close by and the dock was perfect for the boat and morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2024
Thank you Andrew!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home for a family fishing trip. Spacious and well maintained with lots of space for everyone. Fishing from the dock was excellent and local parks and beaches are perfect for nature lovers. I expect to book again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Enjoyable stay with a great bay view. Good to see the area rebounding from the damage. Probably would bring a boat forfreturn
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

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

Serene house on the bay - great views and access to nature

We loved our stay at the house. We loved watching the sunrise and sunset views of the bay each day and the lovely bike path / walking trail just outside was great with our dog. The house was clean and the host was so kind. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Hey Christi, thank you so much for your review and time. We love the walking path too and are glad to hear you would recommend us. Please visit again anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Molly Fusco

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Hey Everyone! I am born and raised in Florida. I love watercolor painting, plants and hanging out with my family. I fell in love with real estate in 2015 and have been helping long/mid/short term guests with rentals for since 2022!

Why they chose this property

Panacea is a small and quiet fishing town. You will love the close proximity to the bay, ocean, beach, boat ramps, walking paths, restaurants and outdoor activities. There is a mix of long term residents and short term rentals. It's a safe place to enjoy yourself.

What makes this property unique


Nestled along the quiet shores of Ochlockonee Bay, this delightful property boasts a private boat dock with two slips for guest to use, providing an idyllic haven for nautical enthusiasts. Situated mere moments from a convenient boat ramp (Mashes Sands,) and offering ample parking space for trailers/RV/cars within the expanse of the front yard, this residence epitomizes both convenience and accessibility for marine pursuits.

Ensuring tranquility and peace of mind, the backyard of this home is enclosed by a fence, affording a secure environment where children can freely play without the concern of wandering beyond its confines. Additionally, the screened-in lanai presents a sanctuary from bothersome insects such as mosquitoes and gnats, thereby facilitating uninterrupted enjoyment of the outdoor ambiance.

In summary, this property not only offers unparalleled access to the aquatic splendor of Ochlockonee Bay, the ocean, and beach, but also provides a sanctuary of comfort and security, elevating the quintessential coastal lifestyle to new heights of enjoyment only a hour outside of Tallahassee, Florida.

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