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Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A

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A grassy area with red flowers in the foreground, a lake with trees in the background, and a covered structure.
A living room with a dark armchair, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a view through a large window.
A view through a window of a grassy area with a grill and a gazebo by a lake.
A room with a grey textured wall, a mounted sign reading 'The Vaughan Family Lake House Dunford Lake, Florida, Established 2018', a tall floor lamp, a wooden chest with a handle, and two dark sofas.
A dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Chipley, FL
  • Place, Lucas Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, River Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Falling Waters State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest/Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chipley

Located in Chipley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucas Lake and Red Oak Island. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Chipley, FL

What's nearby

  • Lucas Lake - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • River Lake - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 32 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Falling Waters State Park - 33 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Pier Park - 45 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dee's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Au LA - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Holmes Creek Pizza and Pasta Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Seafood and Oyster Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home, beautiful setting, only 30 minutes drive from the Beaches of 30A located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lucas Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Red Oak Island and Sun Lake. Doctor's Memorial Hospital and Memorial Field are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!! It was our 2nd time and better than the 1st time!! We highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thanks Tim. We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House Retreat

For my wife and I it’s a great and relaxing retreat that’s close to family and friends. House felt like home, we loved the view in the back sun room and the covered dock was awesome.
Taking my 86 year old dad out fishing!
Family visiting from nearby Lynn Haven
Sunset from dock
Moon reflection from dock
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thanks Paul. We're here now and we agree with your assessment! You all are always welcome back. Don and Pam, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Awesome house. The lake is beautiful and the house was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Thanks Quinn. We'll see you soon. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place in the panhandle

We love the neighborhood, the lake and the house. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
Thanks Quinn! I hope you caught your fill of fish! : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Lake Experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Tim, thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable, clean, had everything we needed, was a quiet neighborhood, very relaxing. And the host answered all my questions very promptly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Thanks Elizabeth. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the Lake House. You will always be welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Beautiful Home!

This home is beautiful inside and out! We really enjoyed our stay! We had everything we needed for the week we were there! We will definitely be doing this again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Ryan, Thanks so much for your awesome review! Please come back and visit us again soon. Don and Pam, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and grounds were clean and tidy. We love the house and ope to stay here again. We brought things we usually need when we stay at a VRBO home, but didn’t need even a third of it. The beds were very comfortable, shower and bath were very nice, seemed almost new. The lake was down, like most others due to a lack of rain, but the guys enjoyed fishing. The location is fairly secluded and quiet. Bottom line, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Wow! Thanks for your excellent review. You should be a travel writer! : ) Blessings to you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Excellent place to stay. Private, on the lake for fishing and swimming. Just up the road from Cypress Springs and Boat Lake swim park. Owners of the property were great to work with. Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Dallas, Thanks for your awesome review. We're always glad to share our Lake House and are so glad you all enjoyed it and the lake as much as we do. Please come back. Thanks Dallas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

Brought the entire family for vacation here. Beautiful house and setting on the lake. Great dock to fish from. Quite neiborhood. Just a great place to relax and have fun
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Kevin, thanks for your review. We're glad your family enjoyed their visit at the lake. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Chipley Go to place

The owners of this place go over and above. We have stayed here 3 times (possibly 4). Would not consider another place if wanting to stay in this area.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT PLACE TO JUST RELAX

What a great place to stay and enjoy northern Florida! We were there for a month and enjoyed it very much. The home is very well maintained with ample room and is stocked with all of the necessary cooking utensils and dishes that you might need. The lake view and sunsets are fantastic and beautiful. Would very much consider visiting again!
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Astounding

We felt at home the second we walked through the door. The house was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. The beds must have been made out of clouds, because they were unbelievably comfortable. The location was fantastic, and the lake view was stunning! We will absolutely be staying here on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Kelli, Thanks for that awesome review. You all are welcome back anytime. Thanks again. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met our need perfectly.

Nice, clean, spacious, well equipped and conveniently located to visit our various family members in nearby locations. Answers to our questions were prompt and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Faye. We appreciate your comments. Sorry for the delay in my response, I was out of town this last week. Have a great holiday season! Don and Pam Vaughan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing and peaceful

We had a lovely time. We stayed here on 2 different occasions, and plan on returning again. Beautiful setting, quiet, relaxing and a perfect home for family. The boat dock on the lake is the ideal place to watch the sunset. The owner Don has always been more than helpful. And look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Meredith and family. Thanks so much for the very nice review. We look forward to hosting you all again sometime in the future. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 2nd stay

We stayed here several years ago and it’s still a great place to stay. The home is conveniently located north of the PCB crowds and near several lovely State parks. However, you can sit on the dock and enjoy watching the fish jump or take the jon boat out on the beautiful lake. Immaculately clean and well supplied, I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thanks Brinda. You all are awesome guests. You not only enjoy the lake house the way we do, but you always take care of it like it's your own. Thank you. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very well kept .I only wish that we had a TV in each bedroom.but I will return for another vacation thanks Don .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks Lorna. We've thought about televisions in each room but so many guests use their devices to stream shows, etc. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. We do hope you decide to come back again. Don
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property! The house was easy to find and the lake was beautiful. The home itself was clean and inviting. We loved the sun room / porch area! It is in a rural area and it was very quiet. I liked the security of being in a gated community. The location was perfect for Seacrest Wolf (about 10 mins). Its about 50 mins from Panama City Beach. We loved our time here and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

House was more than what I expected. It was clean it had everything we needed to clean, cook, and spend some time with family. The backyard view was just fabulous. No words can express the great time we had in this property. Thank you for giving us a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Thanks Judith for your very nice review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the lake house. Don and Pam Vaughan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super relaxing time

Everything went smoothly. The place is perfect for a relaxing time. It was just my husband and I and two of our sons. We took great pictures at the lake. They enjoyed getting in it... I was the designated photographer :) Not far from the beach. We hD an amazing time!!! We will definitely go back. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2020
Thanks Cristina for the great review. Hearing that your family enjoyed the lake is one of the main reasons we share our lake house. You’re always welcome back anytime. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chipley Lakehouse

Was exactly as advertised. Pictures are accurate. Distance to Panama City was a little longer than anticipated. We drove to PCB twice each day. The lake was just beautiful though, wish we had more time to have fished it, but 3-4 hrs a day on the road to and from PCB takes a lot of the day. No restaurants in Chipley. I recommend this stay, however, it was nice to get away from the chaos of the beach. The neighborhood was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Eddie, The traffic must have been heavy, it typically only takes us around 45 minutes to an hour to get to most of the beaches of 30A. We're going to have to have more instructions on the best places to eat.....Chipley has some very good restaurants......obviously Panama City and Lynn Haven have more. Thanks for your review. You and your family are always welcome back......spend some time on the lake next time! : ) Keep smiling! Don and Pam, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Home Away From Home

We absolutely love this lakefront home! We’ve stayed here twice while visiting family in the area, and each time has been wonderful. The property is beautifully maintained and offers everything you could want for a relaxing getaway. The view of the lake is stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset, and we love starting each day with coffee in the Florida room. The home itself is cozy, spotless, and stocked with thoughtful touches—from board games to kitchen essentials. The layout is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious common areas and comfortable bedrooms. The private dock is fantastic for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The owners are incredibly responsive and accommodating, making sure every detail is covered for a seamless stay. We look forward to returning every time we’re in the area—it really feels like a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
Bonnie, Thanks for such an awesome review. It's crazy, but that's exactly how we feel about being at the lake. It never gets old! You all have been great guests and we want you to know that we appreciate you all. Don and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting my son and wife

I rented this very comfortable home to visit my son and wife for 2 weeks. It was very clean and well stocked. They live near by, but this made it more comfortable for all. The home is lovely, and sits on a very calming lake. The neighborhood is very quiet and great for walking. I will definitely return for my next visit. The owners were very attentive and available if needed. It was a great experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Location is wonderful. Close enough to drive to the beach or just hang on the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks so much for your review. We enjoy being so close to the beach that we can spend the morning at the beach and the evening at the lake. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Don and Pam, Hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay at the lake

Property was as advertised - clean, comfortable and peaceful We enjoyed our stay at the Lake!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks Chuck, we're glad your enjoyed your stay at the Lake House. Blessing to you and your family. Don and Pam, Hosts
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