“Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Carrabelle, FL

Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Come “play hooky” in our little piece of paradise. Hardwood floors throughout, full size washer and dryer, and room for the whole family. Sitting on the second level porch you will enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf as well as Dog Island. Boaters can put their boats in only a quarter mile away at the convenient boat ramp at Lanark. Playing Hooky is the perfect place for families. The beach is in your front yard so no long, heavy hauls with kids and toys.

Enjoy the downstairs covered patio complete with a picnic table and a grill with plenty of room to entertain. In the colder months be sure to bring your s’more necessities and relax by the outdoor fire pit.

Fishing, shelling, shopping, eating, golfing, boating; you can do it all in the small town of Carrabelle. Come see for yourself and start “playing hooky” now! **please note the dock in the picture is the neighbors and cannot be used by our guests.**

Property manager

Lori McLean

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Carrabelle Vacation Rental | 2BR | 3BA | 1,489 Sq Ft | Step-Free Entry

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

North America

Carrabelle, FL

Restaurants

Harry's Bar and Discount Liquors - 6 min drive
The Fisherman's Wife - 7 min drive
Crooked River Grill - 6 min drive
Carrabelle Junction - 6 min drive
Pirates Cove Marina - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Island View Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. James Bay Golf Club and Carrabelle History Museum. Carrabelle Beach and FSU Coastal & Marine Lab are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

8 May 2024

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

Amazing View

The house is a lot closer to the water than you may think. We loved sitting on the porch chatting and enjoying the view. We didn’t spend much time inside, but there was plenty of space! We loved it! We used it as a home base for an FSU graduation. FSU was hour away, but 100% worth it! Lori was a great host who was responsive to all my questions!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

6 January 2024

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

Sweet Beach Getaway

Playing Hooky was an excellent place to stay. Wonderful guiet location with a host that was so helpful. The beds were very comfortable, well set up kitchen, very nicly furnished living & dining and a beautiful porch overlooking the water. Enjoyed a relaxing fire at the firepit on our last night. Great attention to details, even the toilet paper was nice. Looking forward to staying again. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

28 November 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!

I cannot express how wonderful communication with the owner was. The house was very clean and well stocked. The view can be seen from 2 large windows. Very serene but still close to anything you need. I can't wait to go again

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana D.

5 October 2023

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

Relaxation and peacefulness at its best

This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed on this property, the 1st time was in 7/2020. We love the house, it’s plenty big. The house is a bit older but accommodating. The beds were very comfortable also. The deck overlooks the bay which is beautiful and very quiet. The home sits next to trees on one side and a few homes on other. Both times that I have stayed here I’ve seen other people at the other homes only a couple times. We brought our kayak both times. The bay is perfect for kayaking. I have seen more sea life at this location than anywhere I’ve ever been. The tide was out more in Oct, so it would’ve been difficult to kayak in the mornings but that was not the case when we visited in July. With the tide being out, it does allow more exploration of sea life. We saw star fish, lots of different crabs, jellyfish and dolphins on this trip. You can walk down the beach some but with homes and personal piers we didn’t go too far. The closest beach is about 15 min but several are about 30 min away (SGI). I wouldn’t swim at the house but it would be great for sitting and getting feet wet. Carrabelle is a small town, if you’re looking for low key and few people this is your spot! No worries with parking or fighting crowds for dinner. There are some restaurants in town a short drive away. I already miss watching the water and sitting on the back deck. I would caution that this property has about 20 stairs to climb to enter/exit but the high deck is also what makes the view.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

28 September 2023

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

Great location

This is our 2nd time staying at Playing Hooky and we will definitely be back. The house is very nice and less than a mile from the boat landing. Overall it was a great mini vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023