10/10 Excellent
Frank B.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lovation
Frank B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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Book Summer Vacation in Carillon Now! Steps to Beach, Close to 30A & Pier Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Panama City Beach, FL
- Carillon Beach1 min walk
- Camp Helen State Park3 min drive
- Rosemary Beach4 min drive
- Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
3rd Floor Tower/Crow's Nest
2 Single Beds
Guest Suite First Floor
1 Queen Bed
Guest Suite Second Floor
1 Queen Bed
Primary Suite Second Floor
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1st Floor Guest Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
2nd Floor Guest Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Outdoor shower (hot & cold water)
Primary Suite Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Book Summer Vacation in Carillon Now! Steps to Beach, Close to 30A & Pier Park
Property manager
Bob and Vicki Thomas
Premier Host
Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Direct Gulf Front + Private Walk Down Sleeps 12
Direct Gulf Front + Private Walk Down Sleeps 12
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (89 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a highchair, but no crib or pack-n-play
Events
No events allowed
Carillon is a special place-please no loud parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Tobacco free property. $350 fee will be assessed
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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
Note from host: Carillon is a special place-please no loud parties
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Panama City Beach
Located in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carillon Beach and Panama City Beaches, while Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Carillon Beach - 1 min walk
- Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive
- Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive
- Alys Beach - 7 min drive
- Pier Park - 12 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shades - 5 min drive
- Donut Hole - 4 min drive
- Bayou Bill's Crab House - 18 min walk
- Dunkin' - 19 min walk
- Waffle House - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa D.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Teresa D.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary S.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Gary S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
tammy p.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Summer Vaca
tammy p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!!
Jennifer L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bob and Vicki Thomas
We are the Thomas Family...Bob and Vicki Thomas, along with 2 adult daughters. We live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We have always dreamed of owning a second home near water, a place where we can escape from our busy lives back in Texas, and R-E-L-A-X!!!
We fell in love with the Emerald Coast of Florida with its beautiful white, sugary sand beaches and clear, refreshing waters plus the nearby lakes. We could not have asked for more. We are very fortunate and blessed to have found our beach house in Carillon.
We are very excited about building lasting family memories and to be able to share our beach home with others. We hope that you will be able to build your own lasting memories with your family and friends too.
Blessings,
Vicki and Bob Thomas
We fell in love with the Emerald Coast of Florida with its beautiful white, sugary sand beaches and clear, refreshing waters plus the nearby lakes. We could not have asked for more. We are very fortunate and blessed to have found our beach house in Carillon.
We are very excited about building lasting family memories and to be able to share our beach home with others. We hope that you will be able to build your own lasting memories with your family and friends too.
Blessings,
Vicki and Bob Thomas
Why they chose this property
After staying at different locations and visiting several communities along Scenic Highway 30-A , we discovered Carillon. We love the casual, costal living of what we now call 'A Glimpse of Heaven'. It is the perfect size for us and our extended family and friends, with a convenient downstairs 1st floor bedroom and bath for our parents, numerous porches providing additional space to spread out, where we can hear the waves and experience an awesome view of the beach without actually being beachfront property.
The charming feel of the community including the Beach Club Pool that overlooks Carillon's private beach along the Gulf of Mexico. Plus there are 2 additional pools, a gated entrance providing safe, secure and quiet streets where you and the kids can ride bikes, golf carts and play outside (unlike 30a, Seaside, Watercolor, Rosemary, or Seacrest).
The location of 'A Glimpse of Heaven' is a short distance (less than 50 steps) to the nearest dune walkover. The beach is QUIET, not to mention beautiful! Nearby Carillon Lake and Powell Lake offers freshwater fishing, paddle boards, boating or skiing. It is more than we could have asked for!
All the homes in Carillon include features like shaded porches that capture the gulf breezes and high-ceilings that create airy rooms full of light. Each home is custom designed by an approved, licensed architect and constructed by an approved, licensed builder. Even though the overall character of the community has been maintained with strict guidelines and quality control, there are no two homes in Carillon alike.
Both homes and amenities in Carillon contribute to weaving a fine community fabric that is functional while being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It is a place where family, neighbors and friends can enjoy the environment and each other, while feeling safe and having a true sense of community. In a word… it is home.
The charming feel of the community including the Beach Club Pool that overlooks Carillon's private beach along the Gulf of Mexico. Plus there are 2 additional pools, a gated entrance providing safe, secure and quiet streets where you and the kids can ride bikes, golf carts and play outside (unlike 30a, Seaside, Watercolor, Rosemary, or Seacrest).
The location of 'A Glimpse of Heaven' is a short distance (less than 50 steps) to the nearest dune walkover. The beach is QUIET, not to mention beautiful! Nearby Carillon Lake and Powell Lake offers freshwater fishing, paddle boards, boating or skiing. It is more than we could have asked for!
All the homes in Carillon include features like shaded porches that capture the gulf breezes and high-ceilings that create airy rooms full of light. Each home is custom designed by an approved, licensed architect and constructed by an approved, licensed builder. Even though the overall character of the community has been maintained with strict guidelines and quality control, there are no two homes in Carillon alike.
Both homes and amenities in Carillon contribute to weaving a fine community fabric that is functional while being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It is a place where family, neighbors and friends can enjoy the environment and each other, while feeling safe and having a true sense of community. In a word… it is home.
What makes this property unique
We were drawn to our beach house because of its comfy, casual coastal interior, perfect floor plan, proximity to a private beach consisting of approximately 104 acres and 3900 feet of white, sugary sand bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
Lloyd Vogt, a renowned architect from New Orleans, was engaged to develop our town plan. Lloyd's love of historical preservation coupled with his knowledge of traditional urbanism formed the look and feel of what Carillon is today. He knew the plan needed to recognize that a community beside the seashore has different requirements from a typical town layout. It was important that the towns arrangement make the beach accessible both physically and visually. The features and their placement emphasized a sense of community, and were planned to encourage pedestrian, bike, and cart traffic.
Besides the gulf, the plan was designed around two important aspects of Carillon; one natural element and one man made.
● Totally within Carillon is Lake Carillon, a 13-acre freshwater lake. The lake is brimming with local flora and fauna including lily pads, bass, and turtles, as well as an important stopping-off point for migrating ducks and other birds.
● The Carillon bell tower is the center of our community, and all of the roads in Carillon lead to bell tower circle. The bell tower contains 35 bells, and it chimes on the hour during the day; reminiscent of village bells that once rang to announce important local events. It was recently renovated too!
It was important that all homes within Carillon be unique, but also share a similar nature that would become the Carillon style. Along with the masterplan for the community, Lloyd Vogt also developed the architectural guidelines for home design and construction.
Lloyd Vogt, a renowned architect from New Orleans, was engaged to develop our town plan. Lloyd's love of historical preservation coupled with his knowledge of traditional urbanism formed the look and feel of what Carillon is today. He knew the plan needed to recognize that a community beside the seashore has different requirements from a typical town layout. It was important that the towns arrangement make the beach accessible both physically and visually. The features and their placement emphasized a sense of community, and were planned to encourage pedestrian, bike, and cart traffic.
Besides the gulf, the plan was designed around two important aspects of Carillon; one natural element and one man made.
● Totally within Carillon is Lake Carillon, a 13-acre freshwater lake. The lake is brimming with local flora and fauna including lily pads, bass, and turtles, as well as an important stopping-off point for migrating ducks and other birds.
● The Carillon bell tower is the center of our community, and all of the roads in Carillon lead to bell tower circle. The bell tower contains 35 bells, and it chimes on the hour during the day; reminiscent of village bells that once rang to announce important local events. It was recently renovated too!
It was important that all homes within Carillon be unique, but also share a similar nature that would become the Carillon style. Along with the masterplan for the community, Lloyd Vogt also developed the architectural guidelines for home design and construction.
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