“Playing Hooky” a relaxing waterfront paradise.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Air conditioning
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Carrabelle, FL

St. James Bay Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Carrabelle Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Crooked River Lighthouse
‪11 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

About this property

Come “play hooky” in our little piece of paradise. Hardwood floors throughout, full size washer and dryer, and room for the whole family. Sitting on the second level porch you will enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf as well as Dog Island. Boaters can put their boats in only a quarter mile away at the convenient boat ramp at Lanark. Playing Hooky is the perfect place for families. The beach is in your front yard so no long, heavy hauls with kids and toys.

Enjoy the downstairs covered patio complete with a picnic table and a grill with plenty of room to entertain. In the colder months be sure to bring your s’more necessities and relax by the outdoor fire pit.

Fishing, shelling, shopping, eating, golfing, boating; you can do it all in the small town of Carrabelle. Come see for yourself and start “playing hooky” now! **please note the dock in the picture is the neighbors and cannot be used by our guests.**

Property manager

Lori McLean

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

North America

Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

Island View Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
St. James Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Carrabelle Beach - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Crooked River Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
Alligator Point Beach - 34 min drive - 38.5 km

Restaurants

‪Harry's Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Carrabelle Junction - ‬6 min drive
‪Crooked River Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Hog Wild Bar-B-Q - ‬8 min drive
‪Marine Street Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kriss V.

28 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

30 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

8 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

William R.

6 January 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

28 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana D.

5 October 2023

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

Relaxation and peacefulness at its best

This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed on this property, the 1st time was in 7/2020. We love the house, it’s plenty big. The house is a bit older but accommodating. The beds were very comfortable also. The deck overlooks the bay which is beautiful and very quiet. The home sits next to trees on one side and a few homes on other. Both times that I have stayed here I’ve seen other people at the other homes only a couple times. We brought our kayak both times. The bay is perfect for kayaking. I have seen more sea life at this location than anywhere I’ve ever been. The tide was out more in Oct, so it would’ve been difficult to kayak in the mornings but that was not the case when we visited in July. With the tide being out, it does allow more exploration of sea life. We saw star fish, lots of different crabs, jellyfish and dolphins on this trip. You can walk down the beach some but with homes and personal piers we didn’t go too far. The closest beach is about 15 min but several are about 30 min away (SGI). I wouldn’t swim at the house but it would be great for sitting and getting feet wet. Carrabelle is a small town, if you’re looking for low key and few people this is your spot! No worries with parking or fighting crowds for dinner. There are some restaurants in town a short drive away. I already miss watching the water and sitting on the back deck. I would caution that this property has about 20 stairs to climb to enter/exit but the high deck is also what makes the view.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

28 September 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Mary H.

1 September 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A good example of false advertisement

First impression… dead bugs, dusty walls, bathroom sinks had toothpaste/soap residue from previous guests, moldy/rusty interior ceiling vents. Comment from cleaning staff was that a “ deep clean” is only performed once yearly. Ample broken beach chairs were provided. Fishing was pretty good. It’s not concerning that it’s old, it’s the lack of cleanliness that was disappointing. We didn’t get actual property address and key code for entry from the owner until day of check in. We would not recommend this property until it has been thoroughly cleaned and rid of mold.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

20 July 2023

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

Amazing Trip

We enjoyed everything about Playing Hooky!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 June 2023

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

Awesome property!

Property was exactly as advertised. It was clean and well stocked. Wifi wasn’t good and cell service with Verizon was slow but we managed. The small town has a Dollar General and IGA but you have to drive a good ways for larger stores, which was to be expected. St. George Island was about 30 min away and worth at least a day trip. Would love to come back on future vacations. I did text the number provided with a question and never received a reply. Other then that communication was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

9 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C.

15 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John A.

7 May 2023

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Much needed weekend

The views of the water and dog island were amazing. Very relaxing time with family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

30 January 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Megg R.

30 December 2022

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

Best Christmas Present Ever!

My family and I decided to forego presents this year and spend some quality time running away for Christmas this year. Knowing we would arrive late on Christmas Eve, I reached out to Lori earlier in the week and she was so kind and talked me through expectations and login. Upon arrival everything was as described. The house was perfect for our needs (if not a little big) and created a venue for my small family to enjoy quality time together. It was too cold to bring our kayaks but next time they will absolutely come with us. My husband and son were unsuccessful in catching any fish, but had a blast none the less. Waking up to the most gorgeous sunrise was especially magical. Despite the private and secluded property there is plenty to do around the house. We don’t care much for the commercialization of coastal vacation places and Carrabelle ended up being exactly what we love. Zero complaints from us and we are already looking at booking a summer vacation with this property. We will be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David S.

27 November 2022

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

Thanksgiving

House only had 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and a half used roll of paper towels in the kitchen besides that We enjoyed the house and property! We enjoyed the white squirrels.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

20 October 2022

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

Great spot for young families

The beach and water in front of the house is incredible. It’s shallow for about 100’, which made it easy for us to let our young kids splash and play without worrying about a wave taking them out to sea. The house is spacious, everything you need for a beach house. And the host is great.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

13 October 2022

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Nice fall getaway!

We really had a nice and relaxing trip and would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jenna P.

6 September 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Leary, Texas

21 August 2022

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

Beautiful home

Home was beautiful and amazing views of the water!! We loved our stay! Will visit again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann J., Jonesboro, Illinois USA

17 July 2022

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

Pleasant Stay as always

Wonderful property with a private beach. This was our third year returning to this property. Brand new dryer and hot water heater were a pleasant surprise. It was Very clean and welcoming as it always is. Our three boys (4,7,&9) love the little beach and it’s perfect for exploring especially at low tide. A great rate for the experience. Secluded feel but close to town as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mack S.

26 June 2022

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

Great stay

Great property could use some general updates and cleanup

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miles L.

10 June 2022

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Great spot

The place is a setup great and in perfect location for fishing and family fun!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

31 May 2022

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

Great home!

House was very well stocked, very clean, great view, beds were very comfortable. Only downside was the wifi. No one in our party had success with wifi. And you're thinking, you're at the beach, who needs wifi? Haha! 2 of us had work we had to do while on vacation, and really struggled to make it work. We were able to do what we needed using our phones data, which was slow, and took longer, not ideal. Overall, the wifi was the only downside.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaRessie M.

12 May 2022

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

WONDERFUL

This home away from home is amazing. We hope to go back soon! House was sufficiently stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc. Super chill location. Not commercialized like most beach areas. No chain restaurants. Local restaurants were wonderful. Closed early but that was just part of the chill area. Perfect for our getaway. Communication with owner was great. She was so helpful. Just a WONDERFUL place to “play hooky”.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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