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"A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Carillon Beach

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Welcome to "A Shore Thing", 2 Master Suites, Quad Bunk Room, and Office/Den.
Relax on the front porch with matching Adirondack chairs
Dual porches overlooking the tree-lined Promenade
Storage under the front porch contains a large assortment of beach toys
Private outdoor shower leading to a half bath

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Helen State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

"A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach

Beautiful newer constructed home, “A Shore Thing”, sleeps ten 10, offering beach loungers/umbrella service. “A Shore Thing” is located in the upscale and gated community of Carillon Beach. 2-minute walk to the beach and 1-minute walk to the pool, basketball courts, and playground. The home is exquisitely furnished and comes complete with everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation.

“A Shore Thing” has two (2) en suite master bedrooms with California King beds, a nautical theme bunk room with four (4) twin beds, and a den with two (2) twin beds. It has three baths with a private outdoor shower adjacent to the first-floor bath. A screened-in porch with (2) hanging day beds will also add to the enjoyment of your stay. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked for those who enjoy preparing a great meal after a fantastic day at the beach.

Carillon Beach, the “Village by the Sea”, is a secure and private community located on the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Its tree-lined promenades, quaint downtown, and family-centered amenities are situated entirely on the beach side of the highway, allowing you to ride bikes throughout the neighborhood without the hassle of traffic. Be sure to visit the shops and restaurants on Highway 30A, but come back to Carillon Beach to relax.

Planning your family beach trip is important, and we know you want everything to be perfect. We are very excited to share our beach house with you! We hope you’ll make “A SHORE THING” your family beach house and vacation tradition!

A SHORE THING AMENITIES:
• Beach chair service is included (March 1 to October 31), which includes two chaise lounge chairs and a large beach umbrella.
• Additional beach chairs and loungers available throughout the year
• High-speed Wi-Fi internet
• Xbox 360 and games available in the bunk room for guest use
• Large selection of DVDs, games, and books for guest use
• Full-size washer and dryer
• Wine and beverage refrigerator

CARILLON BEACH AMENITIES:
• 24/7 staffed gatehouse & security patrols
• 8 Dune walkovers leading to nearly a mile of white sand beach
• 3 Exceptional swimming pools (a beachfront pool with loungers, an adult lap pool, and a large resort pool that is heated in winter and spring break)
• Children's playground, playhouse, and pool
• Tennis, Pickleball, and Basketball courts
• Downtown Carillon with shops, galleries, a spa, gym, restaurants & wine bar
• Meeting House and Wedding Chapel offering Sunday Service
• Village Green with free in-season concerts and movies
• Lake Carillon (12-acre lake)
• Contiguous to Lake Powell (largest FL salt-water, coastal dune lake)
• Golf cart, bicycle, kayak, stand-up paddle board rental available from the beach service company
• Located close to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport serviced by Southwest, United, and Delta Airlines

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Minimum nights required:
7 nights, Saturday to Saturday preferred during Summer and Spring Break
4 night minimum Christmas and New Year's
3 night minimum all other times
• A 50% Reservation Deposit is due at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival date.
• Deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 30 days prior to arrival.
• A cleaning fee of $325 and Florida sales tax of 12% will be added to all rentals.
• The Carillon Beach HOA has guest fee for renters. The fee is $36.35 per vehicle, good for the duration of your stay in Carillon Beach. When calculating your costs to stay at a rental home in Carillon Beach, add these costs to your calculations because they are not part of the VRBO total.
• Check-In begins at 4:00 PM CST.
• Check-Out is by 10:00 AM CST
• Must be 26 or older to rent. A copy of a driver’s license may be requested to verify age.
• NO SMOKING OR PETS ALLOWED.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Many activities for children here
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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
NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON PROPERTY

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remember to close all streaming apps on the televisions you set up during your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Renters must complete and return signed Short Term Rental Agreement and Paddle Board Liability Waiver at least one week before arrival.

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, 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

Panama City Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pier Park - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Sushi And Noodle Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "A Shore Thing" Carillon Beach 2 minute walk to the beach located?

Located in Sunnyside, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Powell Lake and Carillon Beach. Panama City Beaches and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house that is stocked with everything! The swing was so nice and relaxing. Slept well on the comfortable beds. Great proximity to the beach walkover. Extra beach chairs and a wagon provided as well. Very relaxing trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean on arrival. The interior design gave a “beachy” vibe without any tackiness whatsoever. The owner had provided a great array of kitchenware and even provided a drawer full of daily living items (tape, scissors, small tool kit, etc.)Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the outside porches, especially the kids searching for frogs and lizards in the park like walkway.The owner had also provided a couple of bicycles and a wide array of beach chairs, beach toys and a wagon to use if desired. The beach dune walkover is an easy stroll away.After spending /- 30 years on 30A for beach vacations, we discovered Carillon 5 years agoand have returned each year since, with this particular property being a repeat rental for us. We love the tranquility, the amities offered within the Carillon community and the relative proximity to some really great restaurants. We also appreciate not having to deal with the constant construction and associated noise and congestion along 30A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Perfect place to stay!

We really enjoyed the location of A Shore Thing. This was our third visit to this house! As always, the house is clean and comfy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

A Shore Thing was a great house and location.

Our family had a great time. Grandchildren loved the outdoor shower and bunk room! Kitchen nice and spacious. Only think missed was a bath tub for the baby. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Girls trip

We had a wonderful time This house is amazing, well equipped for everything. It was very clean. Loved the decor and the porch swings were great for morning coffee. The host was very good with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Very cozy with lots of extras

Games. Books. Well stocked kitchen. Close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

juli o.

Great time had by all!

We loved everything about A Shore Thing! It was so nice and relaxing to stay in a well designed and decorated home. The screened in porch was the home to many card games and the outdoor shower was a must for our 4 young kids! We will definitely be back! Thank you for your generous sharing of movies, books, toys, paddle boards, bikes and more!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

dustan j.

Perfect Beach House!!

This house didn’t miss a single detail!! “A shore thing” is beautifully decorated & the owners provide every amenity you can think of to make you feel like you are “home.” The swings on the balcony were my absolute favorite thing...seriously, pure relaxation. We loved being just steps from the beach & the main pool. The little community is great as well!! We enjoyed a meal at the bar & grill, got excellent massages, & strolled around the general store. There’s even a little cafe that serves ice cream! And last, but certainly not least, the beach is GORGEOUS!! This was the most amazing vacation. Thank you for sharing your little bit of paradise with us...we will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Absolutely Perfect

There aren’t enough words to express how pleased my family and I were with our stay. The neighborhood was perfect, the amenities (family-friendly pool, basketball and tennis/pickleball courts) were fabulous, the private Carillon beach was a short 5-minute walk away with chairs and umbrella provided, and the other different 30A beaches were within a short drive…seriously all perfect. And, the home was a great fit for my two adult children, DIL, and two young grandchildren. It was well-stocked, the bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfortable, and the kitchen provided a great space for everyone to help prepare meals. Our host also could not have been better…he was extremely responsive with questions and just awesome. My family and I plan on making this an annual get-away and can’t wait to plan our next stay. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Awesome

A Shore Thing is perfect. Very well kept, super clean. Owners are great, easy to contact if needed. I just want to say we all love this house. So much that we have already spent 2 Christmas here for family vacation and are planning the third. The house sits on the cottage court with its own promenade. Cute wavy walkway and places to stop and sit. Very shady for summer and still beautiful in winter. The layout is very nice. Living room off the large porch on the walkway. Next is the dining area we love the padded bench on one side and nautical lamp above. Kitchen has plenty of room and everything you need, check out the spice cupboard. The den is a favorite place for kids or adults. It's bench seats hide 2 single beds. Upstairs are 2 roomy master bedrooms. The showers are great. Off the master on the promenade is a large porch with 2 swinging beds. A very cozy place to lay and daydream. And the bunk room is a perfect place for kids to have their own space with Xbox player and big screen TV to play it on. You are steps to the park and straight down Sandyshore is the most beautiful beach you will ever see. Carillon Beach is a wonderful family place to be. But it is also very nice for adults. The beach is quiet and very beautiful in all weather. It is love at first sight for all of us, 3 generations.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

H2Os Family Vacation 2025

We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. Loved all the extra and other families leaves what they don’t need. Paying forward is awesome. The owners are very responsive and helpful. The beds are so nice and I slept like I did at home. Loved the kids room. It worked so well with the beds. We will use them again. We had do much fun that we didn’t go out but 2xs with the grandkids. Everything was right there for the kids to have fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Peace

A restful time
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Amazing as always

Beach perfection!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

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

Spacious and comfy-perfect for family

We loved the house. It was clean and cool and gave everyone their own space. The kitchen and dining area allowed for socializing and supervising kids while prepping meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Sweet Memories made

Loved our stay, beautifully decorated and very well set up for spending time relaxing with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twila M.

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

Hospitality Like No Other

I have been staying at Carillon Beach for 47 years. First, at Pinnacle Port and then in many different houses once our family outgrew the condo. This week we arrived at this clean and beautiful home. It was exactly as listed. Clean, spacious, plenty of seating. There was an air conditioning issue and it wasn’t cooling the house properly (and the temps were in the 90s). The owner had the air conditioning come out three different times (and they were AWESOME!!! They explained what was going on and because of the time they were there…they were extremely quiet and worked til it was fixed). Because of this issue…the owner credited my account a portion of my stay for the inconvenience. We have had this occur at other houses and I have NEVER been considered the way they considered us. We are looking at staying here for two weeks next year. It was such a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Enjoy

Everything you need is in the house. Short walk for an early walk to the beach. Beach chairs were like new. New grill, and cooking accessories. Great place to relax an enjoy your trip.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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Lovely Home

We had our extended family of 10 for spring break vacation. Something for everyone! Grandma loved the short walk to the heated pool while the pre-teens enjoyed biking in the neighborhood. Young adults could hop in the golf cart and head to the beach or the village to grab a drink and some pizza. The host was very responsive and the home was lovely. Everything as described. Great use of space in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

The BEST of Carillon

A Shore Thing is absolutely the nicest VRBO property we’ve ever rented. Pristine and comfortable, the owners have thought of everything to anticipate your every need during your vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Fall Break at Carillon

The house was beautiful, well stocked, clean, and just a short distance to the beach. My family had a wonderful experience and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Atlanta

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Great Getaway!!

Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

Great house!

Beautiful home with a true “beach” decor but without any of the usual tackiness. Fully stocked kitchen and bath essentials with plenty of towels, shampoos, conditioners, etc. Big “smart” TVs in the living area and bedrooms. Comfortable and relaxing porches fronting the beautiful walking pathways that are lit with mini-lights for easy navigation at night. Plenty of items (bikes, paddle boards, beach toys) for use and with an available air compressor for airing bike tires, if needed. A nice easy stroll to the beach walkover and a totally uncrowded beach, especially during Labor Day weekend. The house comes with 2 beach recliners and a large umbrella already set up for use, with more recliners, chairs and umbrellas available from the beach attendant located at the dunes crossover. Couldn’t ask for a more relaxing home and enjoyable beach. This marked our 30th visit to the Sunnyside and 30A area and we plan to return to the area (hopefully more stays in Carillon) in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Florida Beach time with family

Everything was great! Beautiful home and very clean. A few minor things needed attention, Owner was responsive and polite when needed. Overall we had a great time and weather and beach just perfect. Would definitely stay again! Thank you. Please get new bikes and golf cart - LOL
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee 💕

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

Well Stocked, Great Layout

We enjoyed our stay. The house was tidy with lots of supplies (paper towels, towels, etc). The beds were comfy. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Wonderful

This is a wonderful property, well appointed, clean, and extremely convenient. The property manager was easy to communicate with and very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by James Warner

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What makes this property unique

Newer constructed open concept home, professionally decorated. Provide 2 beach loungers with cushion and umbrella service during the season. 2 master suites, bunk room sleeps 4, multiple bicycles, beach chairs & beach toys. 2-minute walk to the beach, 1-minute walk to the park with pool, basketball court, playground, and tennis courts.

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