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Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach

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Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Perry, FL
  • Place, Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Keaton Beach Coastal Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Keaton Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

master

1 Queen Bed

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach

1 bedroom queen with bathroom entry. refrigerator with ice maker. fully stocked kitchen . Livingroom has day bed with trundle pull out makes 2 twin beds (extra charge per person after 2 )
Concrete patio with table and four chairs. . Fenced in Yard with use of front yard , boat parking, bring your charcoal and lighter fluid for grill. Internet modem to hard connect for when you need to work.
Nice quiet fishing community. we accept long-term rentals there are extra charges for long-term rentals . There is a electric charge for long-term rentals and and also the cleaning fee is a different price. Please speak to the host.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Out side on patio not in the apartment

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all white towels, hand towel, wash cloth in to washing machine. Do not wash.
Put all trash into trash bags provided and put in metal trash can outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
.Keep front gate closed No bath towels off property. beach towels provided No smoking or vaping in rental. Allowed outside.
Quite time and Visitors of guest must exist property at 11 p.m Front yard guest use. Back yard host private residence .
Trash must be in a garbage bag . Garbage must be taken out on last day to can on patio. No food in frig when you leave. Follow check out list.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9402034
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Perry

Located in Perry, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Forest Capital Museum State Park and Taylor County Historical Society are cultural highlights and One More Cast is one of the area's attractions. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Perry, FL

What's nearby

  • Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Keaton Beach Coastal Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • One More Cast - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Keaton Beach - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hodges Park - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Nowhere Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Food Good Meal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Keaton Beach Gas and Gri - ATM - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dead Man's Float Kayak Rentals - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hermit Crab 4 minutes to Keaton boat ramp and Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area, Keaton Beach Coastal Park and One More Cast. Keaton Beach and Hodges Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lashanett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed, with a simple check in process. The host was great and made us feel at home. It was a perfect stay for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations, nice place , quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
It was so nice to meet you and I sure do hope that you come back and stay with us again. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend! Very clean and nicely done apartment. Excellent host. Very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vivian was great -- very friendly and accommodating. It was a fantastic experience and I have already made plans to come back
Plenty of room for my 23.5' Pathfinder and truck
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terrell s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Hope to see you back next year
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

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

Great place!

Very clean, nicely furnished, quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only spent one night but the apartment was very clean and had plenty of parking for our truck and boat. We had excellent luck scalloping and hopefully will be back next scallop season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
II’m glad you enjoyed your stay thank you for leaving everything. Just wonderful and I hope to see you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

perfect for a guys trip

clean, easy, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Thanks Keith glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Keaton Beach Fishing Trip

Property was very clean and comfortable. Hosts were very pleasant and informative about the local area. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks so much for following all the house rules. I appreciate that so much. I hope you get to come again And do some more flats fishing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Great as always

Every time I stay there it is just right. Clean, cool, and very convenient. The hosts are extremely helpful and courteous. Will be back for my 3rd stay in July.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Fishing at Keaton Beach

The apartment was just perfect and owner/hostess the best! Would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Hope you get to come back and stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Lovely place!

Beautiful little cottage! Vivian was a very gracious and helpful host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hope to get back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
It was a pleasure to host you. Thanks for leaving the apartment in great shape. Would love to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

weekley s.

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

Hermit Crab

Perfect for weekend fishing trip with the guys. Owner was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you so much for keeping Hermit crab neat and tidy. Thanks for following all the checkout instructions. Thank you so much. We hope you come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

Post Helene stay

Great, quiet, clean, place close to Keaton. Wonderful host. Will be staying here again to go fishing since we no longer have a house in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2024
David it was so nice to meet you. You are welcome back anytime. Hope you rebuild at Keaton. It is such a beautiful place to live.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delores C.

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

Nice place

Nice cozy place to stay. Very clean. Close enough to the water to scallop. This was our first time down there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thanks Delores I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Maybe you can come back before scallop season ends in September. Glad you didn’t get caught in the tropical storm that hit after you left. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here while doing a job down the road. Gated property, Parking for full size truck & a 7'x16' trailer. Bed was soft & comfortable & it was quiet. It was very clean & had a lot of information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Cheney’s

This was the perfect place to spend a few days in the area visiting family and enjoying the nearby waters for fishing and scalloping. It was easy to access, very clean and had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Fantastic apartment

Vivian was an amazing host. She provided a clean and welcoming atmosphere. She is very responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thanks melanie for the great review. Hope you can come stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Great host and property

Great host & comfortable property. One note: if you are sensitive to the smell of cigarette smoke, there is a slight lingering smell. I had some spray I used to eliminate/mask it during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Responsive

Property owner responds to messages quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lumi H.

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

Amazing place!

Place was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed to feel like at home! Vivian and Mike were very helpful with everything we needed and provided us with answers to all our questions regarding the area and activities. We will definitely recommend this place to our friends and family when they are traveling in this area, and we will also return here in the near future. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us and for everything! Lumi & Dan
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Lumi and Dan were the best of the best. I could not have had nicer people in my rental. They followed all the house rules and left Hermit Crab nice and tidy. I would love to have Lumi and Dan visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Wonderful as always

Our 3rd time staying here and very accommodating as usual!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison G.

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

Sister get away

This was a perfect location to relax and catch up with family. The place was comfortable and clean. It was nice that the beach was a short distance away. Nowhere Grill is a must place to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS M.

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

Great location and very nice host

close to the boat ramp, close to the store. good central location, clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by vivian Cason-marks

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This is our retirement home. We moved here in 2019. Fell in love with the Big Bend of Taylor County. Now we get to enjoy this beautiful area everyday. We decided to rent our lovely apartment, when family and friends are not here for a visit. This is a beautiful area. We love it and hope you will too.

Why they chose this property

Weather it be in the water at Keaton beach, on your boat in the gulf or Kayaking out on the flats, walking the pier at Keaton beach. You will love this beautiful vacation spot. You can ride your bike , walk the nature trails. It's peaceful here. If you want a quiet vacation this is the place to come.. Not a lot of crowds here. We are located 75 miles from the Tallahassee International Airport. Hospital is 17 miles away. In town shopping 18 miles.
Great fishing and scalloping
Great place to spend the winter. Bring your boat and fish all winter long.
Snow birds are welcome.

What makes this property unique

Keaton beach boat ramp is only 4.8 miles from the property. Keaton Beach is 5.1 miles spend the day at the beach. This is a great place to come spend your time fishing and also scallop season is open from June to September. This a great place to get out on the water and just enjoy. Bring your kayak put in at many different areas close to your rental. Our property is a Safe environment to park your boat, while you dine out or sight see. If you need anything we live on the property.

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