Enjoy the sunrise over the Apalachicola River.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

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Pet-friendly

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Apalachicola, FL

Dixie Theatre
‪2 min walk‬
Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
‪3 min walk‬
Downtown Books & Purl
‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathrooom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

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Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly condo in a Dog Friendly Town! **Brand New Floors installed Summer 2018. Spend your next vacation relaxing and enjoying river view sunrises from this beautiful condo in downtown Apalachicola. Come for a weekend, stay for a week, or even a month!
Named after a paddlewheel steamer that navigated the Apalachicola River in the late 1800's, The Bay Queen loft is a two bedroom, two bath vacation getaway in the heart of beautiful, historic downtown Apalachicola.
Located on the second floor of the High Cotton Marketplace, enjoy a panoramic view of the river and one of the few remaining working waterfronts on the Gulf Coast from a private, semi-covered veranda. Built in 2005, the High Cotton Marketplace is a small, mixed-use development of retail and residential condo units designed to blend with historic Apalachicola.
Decorated in a unique blend of contemporary and coastal cottage furnishings with an emphasis on comfort, featuring hand-picked, one-of-a-kind artwork. With 9' ceilings, crown molding, soothing colors, relax in 1,500 square feet of well designed, comfortable space, with a spa like feel. The veranda is 30' x 10'.
Walk to top-rated restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and museums. The Bay Queen features a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, or walk downstairs to Café Con Leche for your fresh hot coffee.
A flat screen HDTV can be viewed from anywhere in the oversized great room with its wall of windows. Sony Micro HiFi shelf system with iPod (MP3) connection and CD player. Wireless Internet, full sized washer & dryer, oversized spa-tub in master bath, private elevator. Beach gear & bikes included.
Ask about our pet policy. Thanks for looking! 4 Guest Maximum - no exceptions.
Holidays and special events require a 3 night minimum stay.

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Robinson Real Estate Company

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English

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Welcome to The Historic Raney Guest Cottage

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pet fee must be paid

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, this condo is in the city centre and by the sea. Orman House Historic State Park and Raney House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and St. George Island Beach. Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Apalachicola, FL

What's nearby

Dixie Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Downtown Books & Purl - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grady Market - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬10 min walk
‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪The Station Raw Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Apalachicola Chocolate Company - ‬2 min walk
‪Bar 98 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the sunrise over the Apalachicola River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the sunrise over the Apalachicola River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the sunrise over the Apalachicola River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the sunrise over the Apalachicola River. located?

Located in the heart of Apalachicola, this condo building is steps away from Dixie Theatre and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

6 January 2025

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

Great Location

A fabulous location in "downtown" Apalachicola. Quite close to several of our favorite restaurants and shops. Two bedroom, two full baths - good size with plenty of room. Nice full kitchen and views to the river. I would recommend Bay Queen or stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

3 April 2025

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

Perfect for Attending a Wedding

This is the cutest place! The description of everything: rooms, amenities was spot on! We attended a wedding at the Appalachicola Ice Company. You could see the event hall from the balcony. Really loved the private elevator because my husband had back surgery. Very clean. Comfortable couch. Manager was very nice. Beautiful view. Really enjoyed it! I would put this on my "Places to Revisit" list.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

11 August 2024

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

Excellent stay

We were all very pleased with our stay of 3 nights. Great location with one exception industrial cooling fan noise from near by shrimp processing plant negated the pleasure of sitting on the balcony.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

28 August 2022

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

Wonderful place!!

Beautiful and roomy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

8 July 2021

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

Great family getaway!

Spent time in town visiting all the local shops and restaurants, went on a fishing expedition and spent time on St. George’s Island!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A., Madisonville La.

14 August 2018

Charming, clean, and comfortable

Great location, beautifully furnished

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M., Albany Ga

31 July 2019

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

Great place

Close to everything! We had a great time went fishing 2 days. Great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Indialantic, Florida

8 September 2020

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

Beautiful Homes!

Very clean and great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clara R., Bristol, USA

30 May 2019

The property was just as it was advertised. Beautiful and very well equipped!

It was a wonderful get away and such a great location. The place was just as it was advertised and had enough disposable items to get us started. Would highly recommend it and plan to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

2 July 2023

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

Location and View

This condo was so nice! The view was amazing and the location was even better. I would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

25 September 2023

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

Great Stay

Great location. Super clean. Great amenities. We loved our stay and hope to book again in the future. Don't pass up on this gem!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

31 August 2022

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

Great rental in Apalachicola

Property was spacious, easy access with elevator dedicated only to the unit, close to excellent dining, live music (classic rock to hard rock), limited shopping experiences, good for weekend or a little longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

1 June 2023

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

Great open place!

Lots of windows. Nice kitchen. Comfortable beds. Private elevator.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lynette A.

1 August 2020

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

A Nice Getaway

It wasn’t crowded and for the most part, people wore masks and social distanced. It’s a very relaxing place and our dog loved the patio there! We will be back in the winter hopefully.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

24 December 2022

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

Apalachicola Stay

Excellent property. We’re world travelers and this one of the nicest vacation rentals we’ve rented. There were no surprises. The listing and pictures accurately described the property. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

22 April 2024

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

Bright clean condo with a view!

I would highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Apalachicola and wanting to be close to everything. The unit itself was very clean and well decorated. I liked that it was bright and open concept. The large balcony offered a perfect view of the river and made for a great sunrise cup of coffee! The property manager met us at the door upon check in and was very courteous. We will be keeping this place in mind for future visits. Dog friendly was a plus!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J., Tallahassee

23 October 2020

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

Was a wonderful stay.

It was a very quiet place. Our needs were met at every angle. I even got to bring my pet and she loved the balcony and meeting the neighbors and their dog too. The sun rises was so pretty from here and easy walk to every where. Below us was an amazing coffee shop with great breakfast quiche. You can’t go wrong here at the Bay Queen.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Upper Marlboro, MD

5 August 2021

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

Fabulous Place to Stay!!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Bay Queen. The location is perfect. You can walk to the shops and restaurants in Apalachicola. The view is amazing- you can watch the boats come down the river. The condo was very clean and met all of our needs. My elderly parents were with me and the private elevator was a huge help so they did not have to use the stairs. I hope to stay here again the next time I am in Apalachicola.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

6 April 2024

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

Perfect location by the bay- so relaxing

What a pleasant place. The 2 bedroom codo has big bedrooms and the great room is huge with lots of windows toward the fishing pier and bay view. The porch hasa great view and their are Adirondack chairs to relax in with the morning cup of coffee. The coffee shop with breakfast is just below in the street level. A waterfront seafood restaurant is just down the street. Ice cream is around the corner. Appalachacola is so quaint and preserved. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E., Tallahassee, FL

31 October 2021

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

Beautiful Condo

The bay queen was a perfect condo for a weekend with friends. Walking distance to all the restaurants & shops. We loved drinking coffee on the porch in the morning & watching the boats go by. Can’t wait to come back again. My only suggestion is adding a mattress pad to the beds they were a little too firm in my opinion.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

22 July 2023

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

Clean and quiet

The property was beautiful and clean. There is a narrow and steep staircase to get to the living space. But a private elevator is available also. We were happily surprised that the nearby bar music was not heard within the apartment! We enjoyed our stay and would love to come again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Markus P.

24 November 2020

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

Cleaning

I did not like the fact that for 200+ a night had to be a housekeeper.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Lincoln R.

12 March 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice but Noisy

We spent a pleasant week here, but the veranda suffers from a HUGE and INTOLERABLE noise from the refrigeration units outside the shrimp plant across the street. Bone-headed business practices like this killed Apalachicola’s fisheries, don’t let it hamstring the town’s tourist business, too. Couldn’t recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Stacey H.

23 November 2017

Extremely Disappointed

Location was the only thing good about this property so I will give 3 stars for that reason only. The unit had cracked floors all over and was covered with rugs to hide the cracks. The beds were more than hard and the towels were very musky smelling. The AC froze up and the toilets would not flush easily. We had friends that stayed on both sides and across the way and their units were beautifully decorated and functional for $300 less than what we paid. Would absolutely love to stay here again but not in this unit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

David M.

29 March 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Robinson Real Estate Company

How did we find Apalachicola? In 2007 we asked a friend, where in Florida (we're from Memphis) could we travel with our beautiful standard poodle - Nina. The first thing out of her mouth was A-P-A-L-A-C-H-I-C-O-L-A, because the town is dog friendly. It sure is. After several wonderful trips to town, we fell in love with the charm and magic of Apalachicola (and her friendly people) and in 2009 made this our getaway home.

Why they chose this property

Besides the wonderful view of the river and close proximity to everything, one of things we like best, is that if you don't go to the beach, you can park your car and not touch it for a long. All of downtown is walkable within several minutes. When was the last time you rode a single speed bike (with a wicker basket) to the grocery or drug store AND were not concerned about locking it? This is Apalach.

What makes this property unique

We've had plenty of happy vacation guests since then and have just recently utilized VRBO. Come for a visit, slow down, relax and enjoy the beauty of this hidden jewel.

We appreciate you taking the time to read about The Bay Queen and thank you in advance for your business.
~ Sally and Brad

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

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