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Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach

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Beachside view of house. Picture taken from path to the beach.
Rocking Chairs on Screened Porch
Perfect beach for kids! Never a dangerous undertow!
Gentle waves...no dangerous undertow.
Beautiful sunrise!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carrabelle, FL
  • Place, Carrabelle Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked River Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom #1 on Main Living Level

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2 on Upstairs level of house

1 King Bed

Media/Bunk Room with 3 Extra Long Twin beds (Upstairs)

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom #1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach

WHITE PELICAN COTTAGE - BEACHFRONT BLISS ON FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN COAST

Welcome to White Pelican Cottage, our custom-built beach home designed for rest, relaxation, and family fun.

Located directly on the white sands of Carrabelle Beach, our peaceful getaway is now open for guests seeking the kind of quiet, coastal charm that's becoming harder to find.

BEACHFRONT BEAUTY
- Uncrowded, peaceful beach with soft white sand and typically calm waters - perfect for families
- Stunning Gulf views from the great room, screened porch, and both master suites
- Wall-to-wall windows bring the beach right inside

SPACIOUS & STYLISH
- 3,000+ sq. ft. of upscale Southern beach cottage design
- Warm, heart pine floors reclaimed from a nearby plantation
- Huge open-concept great room (40' x 30') with high ceilings and incredible natural light
- Large screened porch with ceiling fans, rocking chairs, and sofa -- ideal for morning coffee or sunset cocktails

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES
- 2 separate home theater setups with Apple TV & surround sound
- Smart TVs with streaming apps in every bedroom
- Bunk/media room for kids to watch movies and play games while adults relax

CHEF'S KITCHEN
- Extra-large kitchen with 8-foot island and generous counter space
- Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, dishes, and modern appliances
- Room for multiple chefs and big family meals

OUTDOOR FUN
- Fire pit with 6 cypress Adirondack chairs for s'mores and stargazing
- Weber gas & charcoal grills + large fish cleaning station
- Easy beach access for fishing, sandcastle building, kayaking, or just doing nothing at all

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXTRAS
- Baby crib, playpen, high chair, and 2 spare twin mattresses available
- Quiet, safe beach perfect for little ones

EXPLORE THE FORGOTTEN COAST
- Fishing charters, state parks, kayak trails & historic sites nearby
- St. James Bay Golf Club just 5 miles away
- Bike trails on St. George Island & Panacea within easy driving distance
- No crowds, no traffic, just peaceful coastal living

Book your stay today and experience the coastal charm, modern comfort, and unforgettable beauty of Carrabelle Beach. Dates fill quickly -- reserve your spot at White Pelican Cottage now!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We ask that no food or drinks be taken upstairs.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Although there are enough beds for 9 individuals, there are 2 additional twin bed mattresses available for extra kids that may accompany guests.
To prevent undue wear and tear on the A/C units, and to keep utility costs in check, we ask that the 2 thermostats be kept at 72 degrees or above.
To safeguard the home when it is not rented, the home is equipped with exterior security cameras. The cameras are disabled upon our guest's arrival.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3526148vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carrabelle Beach and Island View Park, while Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Carrabelle History Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • Carrabelle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 27 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 40 min drive - 57.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fathoms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SOS GALLEY - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jill Lee s soup kitchen feeding the neighborhood kids - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Beachfront Family Home on Carrabelle Beach-Florida's Least Crowded Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carrabelle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carrabelle Beach and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. Crooked River Lighthouse and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "upscale" description is on point! Beautiful home, huge family space, well appointed bathrooms. My favorite place in the house was the 3rd level balcony. Spectacular view. Owners were great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for persevering and finally getting your review posted and, of course, thank you for the kind words...We hope that you and your family will join us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston B.

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

Excellent vacation experience.

Property is excellent. Owners are excellent. 10 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Your family is awesome and are excellent quests as well !! We are looking forward to the future visits from your clan! I keep saying this about each family that has stayed in our place, but it is really so nice that you guys care as much about taking care of the place as we do, and that has really helped us with our fears of opening our house to all of VRBO. Thank you and your family so so much! Just let me know if there are other dates during the year that I have intentionally blocked out, that you guys might want to come down to spend time with your friends that have their own place in Carrabelle.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Restful time away

The house was beyond our expectations. We will definitely go back:)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad the redfish and trout cooperated to make the fishermen happy too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Fabulous

This is a home away from home. Beautifully decorated, plush linens, towels and beds so very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need and much more. The ice machine maybe my favorite part. Location is perfect to get away, enjoy the beach without the crowd. Randy was easy to contact and answered all my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words about the place that we love so much!...It makes us so happy that other families like yours are able to experience the togetherness and stress free relaxation that this unique, "forgotten", coastline of Florida offers. Please bring those babies back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

travis c.

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

Beautiful home right on the beach

Had a great week in this beautiful home. Right on the beach. Plenty of space for everyone in our group. Beach is quiet and family friendly. Host was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thanks for the nice review...We feel like families with children, like your group had, will find this the perfect family beach vacation destination that no one else knows about, and that's why we like it so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

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

Spring Break 2025

Beautiful house on the beach with a fantastic view. from nearly every room. Spacious and comfortable for 2 families and friends. Many well thought out amenities throughout and the kitchen has everything anyone could ask for. Host was very responsive, went over and above to answer any questions and provide an excellent experience for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you for being such great guests! It was a pleasure and very rewarding to know that you guys enjoyed your stay...I hope you will come to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

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

Wonderful quiet family vacation spot

We all were amazed how well decorated and clean this house really was! The pictures on VRBO do it justice! Everything you need in the way of paper items, soaps, plastic bags (garbage down to sandwich size) and cleaning materials are all there. Everything works! There are beach chairs and umbrellas. And the upstairs den/game room/4th bedroom is a perfect hangout spot for teenagers. Randy, our host, quickly responded to every single question we had. Ideal vacation for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you so much for taking your time to write such a nice and descriptive review of your stay. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. While we work hard to make sure everything is as close to perfect as possible for our guests, I want to thank you and your family for your obvious work and efforts to leave the place so very neat and clean when your stay was over. We were pleasingly astonished at how clean the place was when we walked in after your departure. Thank you, and please come and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

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

Beautiful Beach House!

Beautiful Beach House! Very well equipped. Very clean. Great Location. Owner communicated well and was very kind. One of the Best beach homes we have stayed in. My family will 100% be choosing this home to stay in for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you so much Roselea! It was such a pleasure to have you and your family as our guests! Oh, and thanks again for leaving the house so clean! Please come back and stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Quiet Getaway

Randy and Leigh were amazing hosts. Their attention to detail and little touches made this rental feel like home. The location is very quiet and was perfect for our group to enjoy a relaxing weekend. Great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your review! Your stay was a GREAT first experience for us as VRBO renters! We can only hope that all of our guests are as nice to work with...The cleaning crew also thanks you for your obvious efforts to clean and leave the house in such great condition...You are the perfect guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing relaxation

This is everything you can ask for and more! The house is beautiful with everything you need for a great vacation! The view of the ocean and barrier islands is spectacular and the short walk to the beach basically in the backyard makes taking all your beach and fishing equipment to the beach very easy. Highly recommended for families who like peace and quiet and a low traffic beach. Several small towns are close by with some great restaurants or just stay in and grill at the house. This home and destination will not disappoint you! The owners are the best and are great at responding to any questions. I’m 56 years old and this is probably one of the best family vacations I’ve had. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! Quests like you and your family make sharing our special place so rewarding to us..We truly hope you will come back again! Oh, and thanks so much for leaving the place so clean and tidy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

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

Stupendous Spot!

This house has everything you could possibly need and probably most anything you would want. Beautifully decorated, comfy, well-supplied kitchen (pizza pans included), beach wagons that were a pleasant surprise (we had lots of kids' stuff; ) and my personal favorite, the porch area with 12 actual plants. An oasis within an oasis. Highly recommend the "White Pelican" experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you so much for the positive review! We love reading that you guys enjoyed this special place as much as we do...We hope you will come stay again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Hidden gem

The Carrabelle beach house was an absolute gem of a place. Completely furnished w everything you could think of including things like bandaids, toothbrushes, toothpaste etc should you have forgotten something… The 30-40 yard walk to the beach was nothing to basically have a private beach. Dolphins every day, great morning view from the master BR, plenty of family space, plenty of parking and storage area. Randy was a superb host! Treated us like family! Would definitely stay again for a long weekend or family week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thanks for the great review Joseph! It was such a pleasure to have your family come and stay and enjoy what we have enjoyed for so many years at Carrabelle Beach. After your stay, I think you agree that this is a very special and unique place that offers privacy and total carefree relaxation like no other beach in Florida. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Don't pass this one up! Beautiful Home, Peaceful Town, close to larger attractions!

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely, spacious vacation rental that was perfect for our extended family. With 8 adults and two kids (5 and 7 years old), we were seeking a destination away from the crowds, where we could easily access the beach at any time without the hassle of competing for space. This rental is located in a quiet beach town, with a local IGA grocery store just a few minutes away, making it convenient to stock up on essentials for meals throughout the week. The home itself was incredibly well-equipped with amenities for guests – it surpassed any place we've stayed before. (Seriously!)The location is ideal for anyone looking to explore larger tourist spots like St. George Island (went for dinner) or St. James (went for golf) as well as the charming historic town of Apalachicola, which we spent an afternoon visiting for its shops and eateries. All of these spots were within a 20-minute or so drive from the rental. One of my favorite parts of the home was the large, beautiful screened-in porch overlooking the ocean, where we could relax and enjoy the ocean waves at any time of day. The spacious backyard has a fire pit and is perfect for outdoor activities like cornhole or playing catch. Overall, our experience was wonderful, and we would highly recommend this spot to anyone seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions when you're feeling up for it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Wow! Thanks for the great review! We are glad that your group got out and explored the surrounding areas...As you saw, this is truly a naturally beautiful area, and it also has a lot of historical significance as well. We love the many restaurants and shops in nearby Apalachicola, and even short visits to touristy St. George Island to eat at the Blue Parrot. Being that we are just beginning to open our home on Carrabelle beach for others to enjoy, we can only hope that we continue to have folks like you that are so nice to us, and make it so fun and fulfilling to share our place with other families. It is such a good feeling knowing that families like yours are making such special and wonderful memories there, just as we have done with our family for so many years. It was really fun getting to chat with Mike a few times, and please thank him for his handyman services! We sincerely appreciate all he did, as well as all of the obvious hard work that was done to leave the house SPOTLESS before you guys left to go home. Thank you so much! We hope that you will bring your family back to Carrabelle Beach to stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Beautiful family home on the calm gulf waters

By the time we checked in I felt like I was borrowing a friend's house for our much anticipated gulf coast vacation. That's how kind and generous Randy was with information about the property and area. You can 100% trust the descriptions and pictures used in his listing and replies. Randy and Leigh share what was clearly their 2nd home with visitors now. Beautiful, well furnished and appointed home on a pristine, quiet stretch of white sand beach with gently lapping warm gulf waters protected by the barrier islands. Absolute paradise. My wife and I, 3 daughters including spouses and roommate, so 8 adults ranging from 25 - 61, the house and bedroom arrangements worked perfectly. The king bedroom and bath down is Huge and facing the gulf, the king upstairs large also with a nice balcony also facing the gulf. The two bedrooms up share a large bathroom, the queen down has a jack and Jill bath with the main living area. As others have said the absolute star of the house is the screened porch overlooking the backyard and gulf. Comfortably seating 8 at times, mornings and evenings spent reading with coffee or drinks. I love my large 12x18 screened porch at home and I was jealous. Carrabelle is a small fishing town, not a tourist destination, with a well stocked IGA grocery and a very good seafood market Millender & Sons. The house, beach and area were exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, relaxing, beach getaway for our book reading, crossword doing, beach walking family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Wow Bill ! Thank you so much for the great descriptive review of your stay with us at Carrabelle Beach! Reading your thoughts brought a smile to my face because you so perfectly described our personal feelings for this special place. We sure hope you folks will come back to stay with us again! Oh, and thanks again for leaving the place so clean and tidy....we were amazed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Best family vacation ever!

We started our search for a relaxing family vacation and stumbled upon this beautiful house on Carrabelle Beach. Like all VRBO listing you never know what you’re getting until you arrive…we have had some let downs. This was not the case! We showed up early and luckily got to meet the owners (Randy and Leigh). Not only were we blown away by the beauty and craftsmanship of the house but they were both very sweet down to earth people. Accommodating is an understatement! They checked in on us after they left to make sure everything was to our liking and offered up local shops and dinner spots. I can’t say enough about them as hosts but I’ll move on to the house and beach. The open floor plan downstairs makes for beautiful views of the ocean and a homely relaxing feeling like nothing I’ve experienced. The kitchen is huge with a large island and dinning room table. We never felt cramped. They also have an extra fridge/freezer in the laundry room for those crucial extra bags of ice and food overflow. Every room is large and comfortable with every furnishing you would need. All I can say about the living room is WOW! The TV and sound system are A+. After a long day in the beach and full bellies from dinner, movie night is a must! Moving outside, the outdoor shower is so nice and they have plenty of exterior water hoses to spray off all your sand gear. The walk to the beach is very easy even with a cart. Due to the response limits I’ll stop here. I would give 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review for us, Justin! I will just come right and tell you that we were scared of opening up our place to the VRBO market and sharing it with folks we had no idea about...Then, luckily, that Saturday we were running behind finishing cleaning, and we got to meet your family and friends in person! What a difference you guys made in our feelings about VRBO ! Rather than worrying about whether our place would be in good hands or not, we were immediately greeted with feelings of happiness and relief, knowing that we had just met exactly the kind of people we, ourselves, are, and that you folks were exactly the family and friends that we had hoped and prayed would be coming to stay and enjoy... and even love...the place that we love. We can only hope that all our guests find the love that your family and friends have found for this very special place on the beach. So Justin, now you and yours know what we know, and if we are lucky, it will be here for a long time for us all to love and enjoy! We look forward to next time fella!

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