Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views

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A large, multi-story house with a pool, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, buildings, and a marina.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.
A wooden deck with white railings and benches overlooking a beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Panama City Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Attycat's Arcade and Panama City Beach Aquatic Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Map
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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pier Park - 9 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Bottle & Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪30A Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rock Lobster & Love Shack: Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool & Gulf Views located?

This family-friendly Panama City Beach holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our annual family beach retreat! Cozy, clean, and easy access to the beach. We always love booking with the Sandels!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Stay

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
We appreciate your 5 star review and, even more, that your family enjoyed a memorable, special time at Rock Lobster/Love Shack in Carillon Beach. We look forward to your return visit. Karen Sandel Owner & Mgr. Carillon Beach Rentals, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wedding week

Perfect beach home!!! Decorated beautifully, had everything you could possibly need, comfortable beds, you name it! Very safe location. One minute walk to the most beautiful beach ever! Will visit Rock Lobster again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Hi, Victoria! We enjoyed having you and look forward to your return. Thanks, Christina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

This was a perfect house for two families. The location was great, right across from the beach walkover and water views from the second and third floors. The pool was so nice to come back to after a day on the beach!!! As others have said, the living/dining area was a bit small but overall the house was great and fit our needs perfectly! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your return in near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bobby/Judy/Kids/Grandkids

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent! Everything was exactly as stated. Access to everything was convenient.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, safe and welcoming!

We absolutely ADORED Carillon Beach and it’s many amenities. It was a beautiful and serene environment with beach access directly across from the homes. The homes were clean, well stocked with necessities, and ready to go upon arrival. Our communication with the host was superb. These homes & Carillon beach itself checked off everything we wanted in a vacation. We will definitely look to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review. Yes, Rock Lobster and Love Shack are perfect homes for a family vacation. All the action is at hand, with the private pool and beach walkover both just outside your door, making this main home/cottage combination one of our most popular luxury home offerings. We hope to see you again next year. Karen Sandel Owner & Mgr., Carillon Beach Rentals, LLC
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winning

Had a great time @ Carillon Beach #RockLobster. House was well decorated and proximity to the beach was a plus. At this time of the year, would have liked the heated pool to be included, but otherwise very happy!!!! Plan to return to the area again in the future........
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your vacation and look forward to seeing you in near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great! The beds were not the most comfortable and made noise Everytime you moved but other then that, we wouldn’t mind renting this place again. Excellent communication skills from property managers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rocked and Loved!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house- set up to move in. Barely a walk to the beach- and beach towels were ready (fabulous if you're flying in!) Immaculate houses. Grand to have the pool. 5 of 5 stars!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Webb’s stayed at Rock Lobster and Love Shack for one whole week!!! We had such a wonderful time. Good memories had by all!! We will definitely be coming back!! Thank you for an amazing time.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Not Good for Babies and Young Children

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not a good rental for anyone with babies or young children. Small rooms with limited space for porta-cribs, shared Bathroom on main level, very steep staircases, and house was not **** and span clean.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

2023 Carillon Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Carillon Beach and have stayed here multiple times. We love the privacy and spacious beach. The only thing I was disappointed to see were all the tents set up. We had our view obstructed every day by tents in front of our beach chairs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rock Lobster in Carillon ROCKS

We have rented houses in Carillon for the past thirteen years and this house (according to the grandkids) was awesome!! The owners became friends, the kitchen was beautiful and eating on the porch gave us plenty of room and great views. All the updates that the owners made to the house was creative and functional. The pool was a great place for the kids to swim at night and the house was right across the street from one of the walkovers to the beach. Thank You LeAnn and Greg for sharing your house - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
So glad you came to stay at Rock Lobster! We enjoyed our time with all of you (especially the grands!).
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house with plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great with plenty of room to spread out and it was very well appointed. We had one small issue - needed a new light bulb and the property manager was very responsive. They texted back almost immediately. I wish we had known there was a $70/day fee to heat the hot tub...so there is not really a hot tub. We specifically rented a house with a hot tub because my husband wanted one. It may be that the hot tub can't be heated without heating the pool and we definitely didn't want the pool heated in June. One minor glitch, but not a deal breaker. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rock lobster and love shack were great for our family. The location is as closed to being on the beach as you can be, without actually being on the beach. The walkover to the beach is right across from the driveway. It can be a little tight if you are filling all the bedrooms. There isn’t a space large enough for everyone to sit together at a meal, but we made it work. The barstools on the balcony were great. Having the small pool was perfect for the kids and so refreshing to have after a long day on the beach. We used the gas grill, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook every night. Only thing I would improve is a cabinet or shelf to put snacks; there was nowhere besides the countertops and the fridge to put food. Carillon overall is such a great community and we can’t wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 3rd Labor Day weekend spent at Rock Lobster + Love Shack. We always have a wonderful time! It is perfectly situated across the street from Walkover 8. The pool always come in handy for our kids!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rock Lobster and Love Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was great for our extended family of 9, offering plenty of space to share when desired, and plenty of privitude when needed. The layout was convenient; the houses were clean and well-furnished; the kitchens were well stocked; the proximity to the beach was a plus; and the (small_) pool was a nice and convenient feature. The only suggestion for improvement would be to add either curtains or blinds to more of the living areas, as the bright sunlight beaming through at 6 AM was way too much !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Rock Lobster and the Love Shack 3 times and have loved every minute. It is perfect for large groups and steps from the beach walkover. We will be back! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house, great location. We definitely would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Big Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was wonderful. Proximity to the beach and the convenience of the pool made for a wonderful trip with multiple families. Management and housekeeping were so helpful and responsive.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing! But

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a great time, we stayed for 7 nights and it was in an amazing location not in the party part of town. We rented both houses, we had 9 adults and a lot of kids. The main house was great but when looking at the houses online the main house shows two king rooms with their own bathrooms but not true the second room is a queen and the bathroom is outside the room. The love shack looks a whole lot bigger in pictures ( it was very very small) everything is nice and in very great shape and clean but small. But over all these house are great and the community is amazing and the manager is the best she was always there to help with anything at any moment.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Rock Lobster + Love Shack for 7 nights in April 2022 and had a great time. 6 adults and 6 children had plenty of space to relax and enjoy each others company. The pool is an added bonus!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place for vacation. Enjoyed every minute of it

We had a great time and will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Can see the water and feel the breeze!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location with the beach access across the street! A community pool is so close too. The pool on site is clean and fun! The bedrooms are small and the house is not well insulated - you can hear ever creak of the house once someone wakes up. The kitchen is too small for the amount of people that stay, especially considering if the Love Shack occupants are a part of your crew. The counter heights stools are all you have for seating. Thankfully we were able to take advantage of the outdoor seating since it didn’t rain during meal times. The cabinets are very high and difficult to get items down, even with the step stool.The Love Shack rooms are tiny and also very loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip to Carillon!

We have been vacationing in Carillon for 20 years. This was our first time staying in Rock Lobster & Love Shack. The location can’t be beat- Steps from the beach walkover! The pool is fantastic. One word of advice before booking this property, especially a large group- pay close attention to the description and photos of the common areas and sleeping arrangements. This layout is a bit different from other beach properties. (The property manager, Karen, reviewed a lot of this with me when I booked the house) Speaking of the property manager- she is great! Very prompt responses from booking the reservation and throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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