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"Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets

Bayside Retreat, Panacea, FL on Ochlockonee Bay

**NO DAMAGE to home or dock from Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton**

***** 2024 Reservation Info Regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Proactive Protocol

We are issuing FULL REFUNDS for any cancellation due to Covid-19 concerns or restrictions, regardless of when the cancellation request is processed. If you choose to book with us and any member of your party is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 shortly before your arrival; for the safety of others, we respectfully request that you cancel and we will issue a full refund. If, during your stay, a member of your party becomes sick and you wish to travel home, you will be issued a refund for the unused remainder of your stay.

Until further notice, for the safety of our guests and cleaning staff, we are NOT DOING BACK TO BACK RENTALS. When one guest leaves; another guest will not be checking in on the same day, and adequate time will be allowed for sanitation. This does not change your check-in or check-out times. Check-in time is 4pm – check-out time is 11am. Sorry, no early check-in or late check-out. *****

This is truly the good life! Live like a king in our luxurious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home located on Ochlockonee Bay, 40 miles south of Tallahassee off Hwy. 98. The house has gorgeous top-of-the-line features (such as hardwood floors and granite kitchen counters) and is lavishly furnished. But that's not the best part! The best part is our million dollar view of Ochlockonee Bay from almost every room in the house, along with our convenient location to great fishing, remarkable golfing, out-of-this-world seafood, and some gorgeous beaches!

We offer approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of spacious living area. Skip the steps, and take a ride on our elevator to enter each level of the house. On our first floor, take your pick from 3 bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen, double bunk (double on bottom / twin on top) & 1 double sleeper sofa) and 2 bathrooms, which adjoin a large open porch running the entire length of the house and shaded by the upstairs porch. The second floor contains the kitchen, dining room, living room, king-size master bedroom and master bathroom. This area is adjacent to a large screened-in porch that also runs the length of the house. Kick back and relax on either porch and watch the boats come and go ... or, step right down to the dock and try your luck at fishing. You will be so comfortable and relaxed here, that you will never want to go home! Our accommodations will sleep 8 people comfortably. Perfect for your family or group of friends!

The fishing is as good as it gets in this area. You can fish in the bay, head out for deep-sea fishing, or go down the river for fresh water fishing. We have it all!!! If you bring your boat, you can launch it nearby and then tie it to the pilings of the dock for the rest of your stay. Since the dock is stationary, the owner will leave his jet ski lift remote for you to get down to your boat. If you don't have a boat, you can book a fishing charter with your choice of licensed captains, who are ready to take you for an experience that you won't soon forget!

For the golfer, St. James Bay is about 15 miles away on Hwy. 98 in Carrabelle. This 18-hole championship course, with its perfectly manicured fairways and scenic golf paths, blends seamlessly and in complete harmony with acres of wetland preserve, abundant wildlife and unspoiled forest. The course creates a challenge for even the most skillful golfer, yet it's still a course golfers of all abilities seem to love.

And, of course, there are the beaches. The closest beach is Mashes Sands (about 2 miles). It offers a beautiful, small beach and a fishing pier. The beach is located on the bay and it's calm shallow waters offer safety for small children and a great opportunity for shelling. Next are the gorgeous beaches at Alligator Point and Bald Point State Park (about 7 mi.), where you can enjoy sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, bird watching and nature study. Within a few minutes drive are two of the nation's TOP TEN RATED BEACHES, St. George Island State Park, near Apalachicola, and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, near Port St. Joe. Both parks contain miles of undeveloped beaches, emerald waters and white sugar sand.

Other nearby attractions include St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, an unspoiled barrier island just offshore from the mouth of the Apalachicola River in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is a haven for endangered and threatened species, including bald eagles, wood storks, sea turtles, indigo snakes, gopher tortoises and red wolves. It is accessible only by boat. A favorite is Wakulla Springs State Park, one of the world's deepest freshwater springs, with swimming, nature boat rides and glass bottom boats. Wakulla Springs is known as the shooting location for several Tarzan movies, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Airport '77. From the river boat and glass bottom boat tours, you can see alligators, many species of wading birds, water fowl, fish, turtles, and snakes, in and among the crystal clear waters emerging from the depth of the springs. Kids love diving from the diving platform into the refreshing spring waters, which remain a constant 68-70 degrees year round. The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge features the St. Marks lighthouse, and offers a habitat for all kinds of Florida wildlife. (Bald eagles are often spotted here - so keep your eyes peeled!)

So the guys want to go fishing or golfing and you ladies don't ...NO ROBLEM! You can visit historic Apalachicola. Once a bustling sea port, this quaint village of about 5,000 still boasts a large shrimp fleet, a downtown shopping area with antiques, boutiques and local art, and beautiful restored houses from a bygone era. Once the third largest cotton port along the Gulf Coast, the Apalachicola/East Point area still harvests and processes 90% of the oysters consumed in Florida.

Locally caught seafood is prepared in the many fine restaurants located in Panacea, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola. If you prefer to cook it yourself, fresh shrimp, oysters, and the catch of the day are available in the seafood houses dotted along the coast from Panacea to Port St. Joe.

Driving Directions: Take US 319 south from Tallahassee. At the intersection with US 98 take a right. Follow US 98 until you come to the Ochlockonee Bay Bridge. Turn right before the bridge. We are about a mile down the road on the left.

*** Sorry, but we do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. ***

CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that it may become necessary for you to cancel your reservation. Please let us know as soon as you can, so that we may have time to rent out your time slot. Refund Policy: 14 days (100% refund); 7 days (50% refund).

HURRICANE POLICY: Either party shall have the right to cancel all or any part of this contract in the event of impending hurricane or tropical storm danger. If this occurs, all monies will be refunded for unused days.

Property manager

Deborah Word

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2429 sq ft (226 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO PETS

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Bayside Retreat Fl...bay Front Dock 2 Large Porches Wifi No Pets
Bayside Retreat Fl...bay Front Dock 2 Large Porches Wifi No Pets

About the neighborhood

Map
Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Mashes Sand Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Wilson Beach - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 25 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mineral Springs Seafood & Bait - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪My-Way Seafood - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at "Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bayside Marina and within 3 mi (5 km) of Silver Lake and Grass Island. Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum and Bald Point State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

"Bayside Retreat" in Panacea FL.-Bay Front, Dock, 2 Large Porches, WiFi, No Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BILL B., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Property is amazing! Host Deb is fantastic and you can tell she really cares about her guests. We booked this place to spend Thanksgiving w our daughter who goes to FSU. Can not say enough about how beautiful the place and view. We also rented a boat so having the private dock was fantastic. Kitchen is very well stocked, had everything we needed for a Thanksgiving feast. We did bring big disposable aluminum trays for the turkey and pie plates. Everything else is there, even carving knives. Elevator is a definite plus for a home that is 3 stories tall. 100% recommend this place. Only negative is curtains on the bedroom windows. I would prefer having sliding curtains for a little bit of privacy since they are shared balconies, or if u wanna sleep in a little. But we would still stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Panacea
Very nice property. Clean and spacious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Loved it, thank you would definitely start again when in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gatorfan30253

Liked: Cleanliness
The R & R House
It was absolutely amazing. We're already planning to come back here in about 6 or 7 months. It was so relaxing. Had some great laughs and good times with the FAM !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location- Beautiful Beach and fishing!
We love staying at this home and this was our 2nd time visiting. There is plenty of space and the stairs are a great work out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Simmons J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family
We enjoyed our stay and hope to return again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bayside Retreat!!
This is a beautiful quiet neighborhood right on the bay ! It was wonderful having a private dock all to ourselves. All of our encounters were positive and friendly. We truly enjoyed our family vacation here. The home is very clean and everything we needed was available at the home. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., warner robins, georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
Perfect vacation! Caught red fish from the dock, kayaking, crabbing, watching dolphins! It was perfect! This was our 2nd stay here, looking forward to our 3rd stay❤️. The elevator was so helpful! Drinking coffee on the screened porch was wonderful! Can’t say enough about this special place❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views
A great location for my family and I to simply just “be”…a sleepy town, restful stay. Morning views of the sun rising over the water did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great and enjoyable stay
The house is great with nice furnishings. The gas grill ran out of propane but thankfully I brought my own just in case. House was great and weather was perfect with good fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful
A beautiful home, quiet and peaceful. Amazing to even see the stars of the Milky Way from the dock at night. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D., Lawtey, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Panacea Trip
Awesome home on the bay with great dock for fishing. Enjoyed the area beaches and fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing with a view
Love the private dock for fishing. Great view! Beach not far at all. Third stay here for us - we love this house. Birthday celebration second year in a row and a great time was had by the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We were all won over by the peaceful and serene stay we enjoyed! Everyone was happy with our stay and will consider visiting again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

B N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home on the bay
We spent a month enjoying and exploring the Big Bend area. The home was conveniently located for this. Groceries and other stores about 20 minutes away on an easy route.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Relaxing Getaway With Friends
This home has a great layout and view. Two couples enjoyed our time in Panacea and at this property. We would not hesitate to stay again. We do have 2 suggestions. Repair the locks on the sliding doors and add window coverings to sliding doors in bedrooms since decks are accessible from the yard below.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas with a view
Property was exactly what we were looking for. Host is easy to deal with. House is stocked well with all things needed to cook. Beautiful and quiet area and yet close to parks and day trips to places like St. George , Apalachicola and nice drives on big bend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kellie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fishing spot!
This house was great and it’s private dock made the whole trip! Very comfortable accommodations but would have preferred blinds on windows. Things were a little dusty but not bad and overall it was a great stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol G.

Bayside Retreat
The house and dock were awesome! Loved seeing manatees and dolphin. The nicest beach was 20 minutes away, and the few restaurants in the area are only open Thurs-Sun. Grocery store is 25 minutes away. The deck was fabulous but the master bed was terribly saggy in the middle, and the sheets and pillow cases were stained and worn out. When we stripped the beds, we discovered some of the pillows were very stained and dirty, and the second mattress pad on the master bed had what looked like a huge urine stain on it. The gate was broken, and someone who was very high on drugs was on the property and asked us to give them a ride home. We called the police, who eventually came and took the person. It was rather scary. Suggest getting that fence fixed asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing paradise
Our stay started off with a few hiccups but Deb was quick to help and was always quick to answer when we had any questions. There is a huge variety of fish in the bay and no two days were the same! Highly recommend for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View and Peaceful
We choose this rental specifically to have a lovely place to rest and relax after a two week tour of several more touristy locations. The house was very lovely and well furnished. The view was outstanding and my entire family enjoyed sitting on the dock or the decks and simply reading and talking with each other. They are lots of hiking trails and parks nearby and multiple marinas for boating and/or fishing charters if you desire. The owner is easy to get along with and several people are in the local area if any problems should arise. Finally, the elevator was extremely convenient especially for my wife and I who are in their seventies. Excellent get away for family or friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for family vacation
This house is gorgeous and is absolutely perfect for a family getaway. Very clean and nice and had all amenities need for a comfortable stay. Boat dock is perfect for fishing. We had zero complaints or problems- loved sitting on the screened in porch watching sunrise. We will definitely come back to this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House on the Bay
The house was well stocked and tidy for our stay. We loved fishing right off the dock. We definately will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental
A wonderful place to stay with family. Quiet, close to the beach, and great breezes and views from the multiple decks and docks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great House in great location with great accommodations and fishing dock!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023