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“Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise.

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A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a wooden railing and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a door.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A two-story beachfront property with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carrabelle, FL
  • Place, beach near Alabama Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Lanark Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Heffernan Drive
    ‪3 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

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About the area

Map
Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Alabama Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • beach near Lanark Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Lake Morality Road - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach near Heffernan Drive - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • beach near Bluewater Beach Circle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fathoms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carrabelle Junction - ‬6 min drive
  • Oyster Shucking At Boss Oyster

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise. ?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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. 69 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here as a family and had a great time. Lots of space to cook, places to sleep. The kids loved catching crabs on the beach in the evening. Quiet town close to several fun spots. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the view was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place! It was perfect for our younger kids to play on the beach and in the shallow water! The views were awesome, the house was clean and had everything needed to have a enjoyable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! The views are amazing. The home was perfect and cozy for our family of 6. Absolutely amazing hosts and we will be traveling again. This is not far from all the spring break fun but without having to stay right in the chaos. We were able to relax and slow down a bit and beach right out the back door!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway for our daughter’s 15 birthday. Family of 4. This place was absolutely perfect! Very relaxing. Great views. Bringing binoculars next time! There were blue herons, pelicans, seagulls, and willets (we think). We were so comfy in the house and slept great! We would definitely book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip! The house was beautiful and very clean. The views were absolutely wonderful. It’s the perfect spot for the kids to play in the sand and water. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Property is amazing! House is so cute and clean and is a great location with an amazing view. Able to walk right out to the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

We had a great stay at Playing Hooky. It was perfect for our family. Right on the beach, great food nearby! We have stayed before and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed weekend

The views of the water and dog island were amazing. Very relaxing time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect family getaway

Playing Hooky was the perfect set up for our quiet family getaway! Carrabelle is a very cute town. We enjoyed watching dolphins every morning and even saw manatees one evening. Lori was amazing to work with, anything I needed she was quick to respond and so helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Trip

We enjoyed everything about Playing Hooky!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise at it’s best

We absolutely loved our stay at “Playing Hooky” It was so peaceful and relaxing, just what we needed. The house was clean & had everything we needed for our vacation. Coffee on the porch in the mornings watching the sunrise & dolphins play was amazing! We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect unplug !

Beautiful, secluded, perfect getaway from the world for a few days. We promise to make this a annual vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greatly needed vacation

I love the serenity of this house. The kids had so much fun playing on the beach! I can’t wait for our next visit!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2021
Thank you for the great review, Rachel! We hope y’all can visit again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as the pictures show! A wonderful little water front home with great fishing just steps from the deck! Well furnished with just enough decor to make you feel right at home. A stocked kitchen for all the cooking you may want to do! Very responsive owners and very nice neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

We celebrated two family member birthdays and enjoyed relaxing days sitting on the back deck enjoying the beautiful unobstructed views of the water. We also enjoyed watching the fish jump amd dolphins swim by. There was plenty of space for our family of 7 and the beds were very comfortable.The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need. Would recommend this house a nice, quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect secluded Christmas!!!

After 2020 changed our Christmas plans we started looking for the perfect place. We found it in Carabelle! The house was away from all the business and allowed us to just be a family for a week. Also there is a delicious fresh fish market down the road! This place had everything we needed and more!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2021
We are so glad y’all were able to spend Christmas “playing hooky!” Thanks so much for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect area!

This home is so picture perfect! The view of the beach from the porch was so ideal! The beach was so nice to have so close to the house. The area of the home is very nice and the town of Carabelle is close by with an IGA grocery that was very nicely stocked! We chose this home as it was close to family and it will be a home that we keep in mind for future vacations! Thank you for opening your home to our family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing!

We went for our 2nd annual girls’ trip. It was such a relaxing place to stay for a few days. We were able to enjoy our time sitting by the water and the porch was a great way to spend mornings and evenings. We saw crabs and rays and dolphins daily. The area is away from the hustle and bustle of the busier tourist areas. Would be great for small kids, couples and was perfect for our girls’ trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bob, Duane, Nina and Laura

Check in was easy. Lori responded right away when we asked questions. The beds were so comfortable. The house had everything we needed. The views are excellent! Love the veranda overlooking the bay. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great mini vaca

The property was great. Somethings could use a bit of work but nothing alarming. The only complaint is the communication with the owner. I messaged her twice and never received a response. That was disappointing but overall it was a great home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Jenna, I’m so sorry! I never received anything! Please reach back out to me so we can confirm you have the right number.
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