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Reel Good Time Beach House

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Exterior
Beach
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Reel Good Time Beach House

Reel Good Time
A Gulf Coast escape where relaxation meets natural beauty.

What do you look for in a perfect vacation?

Long, unhurried walks along a quiet, private-access beach?
Peaceful afternoons listening to the waves?
Casting a line in the surf or heading out on a chartered fishing trip?
Savoring fresh-caught seafood or slow-smoked barbecue as the sun melts into the horizon?
Or perhaps simply curling up on the couch with a good book, watching eagles, dolphins, and egrets drift past your deck?

At Reel Good Time, you can enjoy all of this — and so much more.

Just 18 steps from the beach, this charming coastal retreat offers sweeping Gulf views and the tranquility of a place where time slows down. Set in a county with one traffic light, no big box stores, and a main road that hugs the water’s edge, life here is simple, authentic, and wonderfully unhurried.

Spend your mornings kayaking through calm waters, your afternoons exploring art galleries and local history, and your evenings under a sky painted in shades of coral and gold. Enjoy the rhythm of the tides, the scent of salt air, and the joy of being exactly where you want to be.

Bring the kids. Bring the dogs. Bring the Cats. Leave the stress behind.
At Reel Good Time, every sunrise brings peace, and every sunset reminds you what it means to truly unwind.

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR CANCELATION POLICY

PETS MUST BE APPROVED BY OWNER

*While this home is pet friendly there is a 2 limit max on pets. Pet fee is non-refundable
and is $100 per pet*

THIS PROPERTY REQUIRES A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed rental agreement must be completed by guest
A pet fee of $100 is required per pet where applicable

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
On-site 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carrabelle

Located in Carrabelle, this holiday home is on the beach. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Carrabelle History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. James Bay Golf Club and St. George Island Fishing Pier. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • Carrabelle Beach - 4 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - 5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Carrabelle History Museum - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Island View Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Brothers at the Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fish Camp Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Good Time Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reel Good Time Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Good Time Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reel Good Time Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carrabelle holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle Beach and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. Island View Park and Carrabelle History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The dog friendly beach access, and at your back door, is so hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle A.

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

Wow

Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralene k.

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

Great location. Would stay agsin

The house was very clean and roomier than expected. Sunrise/sets beaufitul. A bit of road noise at night but woukd definitely recommend. We enjoyed the deck and beach and exploring surrounding areas. Had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Wonderful beach cottage...

The house was very clean and well stocked. Right on the beach with beautiful sunrises! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRank F.

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

Bay Bliss

Clean, comfortable, fantastic location. Would rebook
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray P.

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

Wonderful

This was the 3rd time staying at this house and we had a GREAT TIME!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

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

Best Vacation Ever!!!

We had a Wonderful Time! Your Home is Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca G.

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

Quiet and enjoyed the beach

Property was great. Clean and quiet. Seen dolphins playing almost every afternoon, stingrays horseshoe crabs bald eagles flew over often. The water was calm great for my 3 year old granddaughter. Wish I would have booked for a whole week instead of 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A.

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

Great Stay

We loved being right on the water. The home was comfortable and very clean. E could drive in to town or over to Apalachicola easily, or just relax on the beach or deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Great Getaway, secluded Old Florida

Loved the property, sunrises were amazing. Basically had the beach to ourselves. Several dining options within 15 minutes of the property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mariah R.

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

Quiet Vacation

Overall a good experience. Home is nothing fancy but, was clean and comfortable. The flies outside were a nightmare so weren’t able to really spend any time on the deck but that’s not exactly a manageable issue. AC was temperamental freezing 1st night then hot the next and couldn’t get it to adjust to their requested temperature (73).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Peaceful

Very quiet area. Water was beautiful. Great for a peaceful vacation!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T., Temple

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

loved it

It was a nice place .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Relaxing - Just what we were looking for

We were looking for a quiet, private, beach front stay for myself, husband and dog. Great surises, beautiful view, and relaxing environment is what we got! Our pup enjoyed the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Comfy home!

The property was very clean and had plenty of space for our family. Love the views from the living areas! We had everything we needed to have our meals as well. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Great week at the beach

My family had a great Thanksgiving week at the beach. The location to the water was perfect for my two kids and the fact that we could bring our furbaby along too was especially appreciated. House had everything we needed and we loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana M.

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

Carrabelle Beach House Review

Very clean and dog friendly. Beautiful view of the St. George Sound and St. George Island. If visiting in the summer, be sure to bring insect repellent for the bugs, lots of horseflies out this time of year. Shout out to the owner for allowing us to bring our dogs. They loved the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach property.

We loved our time here. Would definitely recommend bringing all cooking ingredients as there is nothing at the house besides. Salt and pepper. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Summer Getaway

The pictures do not do this property justice. It was absolutely beautiful and pristine! We saw dolphins and loved sitting out on the patio. The water is right out back and you are far enough away from neighbors that you never feel like you are interacting with others. We loved it and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Mt Juliet

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

Quiet and comfortable

If you want seclusion and your own private beach, this is it. Saw 1 other person in our 4 day stay. We wanted isolation. Found it. Great place to bring your dogs and just let them romp and explore the sand and water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda H.

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

Little getaway

We enjoyed staying here and loved the morning sunrise. There were a few things that disappointed us about the place. I’ll just leave it at that. I don’t know if I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Charlene F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real Good Time 2023

Overall we loved the location, the beach, and privacy!! Area still in rebuild process from storms 5 years ago but was great for the R&R we were looking for. Home was well stocked and totally fine but in need of some TLC. Internet and TV did not work so that was a little disappointing for evenings and nights in. Will definitely keep on the list for future getaways!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan Z.

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

Perfect week on the Forgotten Coast!

We loved our time in the beach house and on the "Forgotten Coast". The beach out front was just lovely - shallow, calm, wonderful for walks and for our grade school-aged kids to explore and play safely in. The house was spotless and recently updated. It's got a great cooking kitchen (excellent selection of pots and pans though be prepared to bring/buy ALL of your spices, etc) and we cooked fresh seafood from the market down the road on three different nights. Deck was amazing for coffee, meals, and after-dinner cocktails. Overall, just a perfect experience and we will likely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherry g., Harriman

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

Relaxing

The house is wonderful. From the living room and the kitchen, through a wall of windows you can see the water. You can watch the amazing sunrises from the deck with your coffee. It’s only few steps to white sand and water. This is the first time we have been on vacation that our boys never said they were board or ready to go back home. They went fishing everyday and caught plenty of fish. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Great place to stay & relax

We really enjoyed our stay. Friendly & helpful staff. The place was very clean, comfy, shady & relaxing. Has a wonderful view & a cute little beach area. The shallow water is not clear in front of the house due to a creek/river flowing into the bay 1 house down. We seen lots of sting rays, jumping fish, coral, & hermit crabs. Great place for our dogs to enjoy the beach. I would suggest bringing chairs if you would like to sit outside under the deck, there is a table but no chairs. There is one circle web-string swing but that's it. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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