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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Interior
Terrace/patio
On the beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Panacea, FL
  • Bald Point State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alligator Point Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mashes Sand Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BEACHFRONT-fenced yard! Great Spring Rates! Pet-friendly 1 ACRE PRIVATE

The Quirky Crab is a BEACHFRONT 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage on a fenced, 1 acre beachfront lot on beautiful, pristine Alligator Point! This beachfront cottage has been updated to insure all the modern conveniences are provided - without losing the airy, beach cottage vibe!

Large, open spaces for family gatherings, split bedroom floorplan for privacy, separate bathroom for each bedroom and huge 1 acre , beachfront, fenced lot insure that you will have everything you need to create the family memories that last a lifetime!

Watch the porpoises play from your large deck or your living room! Keep Fido safe in the fenced yard! Enjoy the shade and the view on the covered screen porch! See beautiful sunrises and breathtaking sunsets from this South-facing home!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Bald Point State Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Bald Point State Park and 6 minutes from Public Beach Access
BEACHFRONT-fenced yard! Great Spring Rates! Pet-friendly 1 ACRE PRIVATE offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sharon Brewer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. Please dispose of butts.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: With prior approval, a pet fee, signed Pet Policy.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

BEACHFRONT-fenced yard! Great Spring Rates! Pet-friendly 1 ACRE PRIVATE Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Very Relaxing Beach house. First time coming to beach in October and will be back ! Sharon was great to work with considering the circumstances !
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Crab
Very clean. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Second time at Quirky Crab. The house is as described. Old Florida beautiful. Will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Wonderful Beach Vacation Home
This secluded home hosted our kick off to summer and high school graduation for my family of 4 and 3 dogs. Wonderful location for relaxing and fishing on Florida's forgotten coast. We arrived late afternoon, during the heat wave and the AC was turned off. We were miserable the first night and the freezer (ice cream melted) couldn't even keep up until the next day. There was a load of clothes left in the dryer that I folded and left on top of the dryer, before I could wash and dry my own clothes.The closest grocery store is over 20 minutes away and most restaurants are closed during the week. It was very hard finding food Monday-Wednesday. Loved finding all the hermit crabs and blue crabs everyday. Make sure to bring your beach chairs and beach umbrella/canopy. The sun was brutal during our stay, the last week of June. This home's gulf-front location and views were absolutely amazing! ***Caution For Pet Owner*** The front gate is broken and barely functional at all. We were constantly worried if the dog touches the gate or makes an attempt to jump they would get run over on the highway. We almost parked our vehicle sides at the gate to make sure that our dogs would be secure while they were out in the "fully fenced-in yard". Please repair the gate immediately, it is not safe as the advertised "pet friendly".
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet!!
If you want quiet and no people around, this is the place for you!! Alligator Point is secluded from "town"! The only business is the Tiki bar open from Thursday-Sunday, and everyone goes there!! The property is nice, clean, and as advertised. Nothing fancy. Fenced in yard was great for the dogs! Beach is nice and great for walking and collecting shells! Thanks for a nice stay!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Crab Stay #2
We were so happy with Quirky Crab we did year 2 of family vacation. We are especially happy the property is pet friendly. We enjoyed fishing, golf and beaches. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
We had an absolutely phenomenal time. We pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves. We saw nurse sharks, pods of dolphins hunting on the beach and lots and lots of crabs. The house was clean and spacious and equipped with pretty much anything you need. Our host was very responsive and accommodating. We ate at the Tiki Hut, Angelo’s and Trident and they were all good with Trident being our favorite. We are already planning to come back later this year. Thanks for letting us stay and being able to make lifetime memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Forgotten Coast getaway to unwind
Sharon was an excellent and responsive communicator before, during and after our stay. We had one minor equipment malfunction and she had it replaced in a day. If you're looking for "hustle & bustle", traffic or loud nightlife, the Quirky Crab isn't for you. I think we counted 6 people walking on "our" beach the first day and a traffic jam of 10 people on the second. We took one day trip to stoll Apalachicola and explore the beaches of St. George Island and it was so packed, I couldn't wait to get back to the QC! Sitting on the deck, we sipped coffee in the morning watching Eagles, Cormorants, Pelicans and Dolphins offshore. At sunrise and sunset, we walked the 100(ish) feet to the beach and kicked off our sandals to stroll the beach. If we passed 6 people in an hour, that was a crowd! We recommend walking the beach at low tide when you can also explore 300 - 400 feet out into the Gulf... especially awesome if you can time it with a sunrise 🌅. Thanks again, Sharon, we hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M., Havana, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky, fenced acre, Gulf front, ultimate relaxation
My 2 dogs and I wanted a super chill Christmas this year, our second without John, and this little gem was exactly what we hoped for. Quirky fun furnishings, loved how safe pups were with giant fenced yard. Winter is off season for our Forgotten Coast so we basically had the beach to ourselves, the boys loved to run and frolic in the sand. Sharon was super responsive, home was clean and bright, kitchen extremely well stocked, and the Roku TV option was a hoot. Spent most of our time on spacious deck on the Gulf, dolphins visited daily, Christmas Day was high winds and rainy so we watched the 'angry' Gulf from safety of awesome screened porch! If you want chill, relaxing , well priced, good value visit to our Forgotten Coast this is the place, we can't wait to enjoy more time at QC, thanks Sharon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A week of paradise
The Quirky Crab was everything we hoped. The house was precious and well-stocked, with fantastic beach views. The large fenced yard was perfect for our dogs! We had breakfast on the screened porch after our morning beach walks. At night, we sat on the deck and gazed at the stars. There was a new moon our first couple of days, and the Milky Way was visible, and we even saw several shooting stars. The beach was secluded and lovely. Large shells were plentiful. Sharon was the best. She promptly responded to every text I sent and was extremely accommodating. I hope to return in the spring and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
This cute beach house is perfect if you want peace and quiet! Clean, well stocked kitchen , with functional appliances. Comfortable beds & a nice tile shower . Best views ever from living area and screened porch. An easy, sandy path leads directly from the house to the beach. There's a water source under the house on the beach level to rinse feet and paws. The beach was littered with shell pieces & sea grass and the water was very brown (there was a hurricane 2 weeks ago, not sure if that contributed or not). The sand was nicely packed, that made for a good walk, but bring bug spray, the biting flies can be a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lavon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love alligator point beach
This was our second summer to stay at the beach. My family loved the house and the location. I’m 81 and it was easy to take the steps. Will hopefully will return next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

darrin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Family Getaway
Our family was pleased with our stay.It was by far the least crowded beach that we have ever stayed at-very private! The house had all we needed and the short walk to the beach was a huge plus. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a quiet,private beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Bowdon

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite time
Love the remote location! Love the nature beach that wasn't crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week at the beach
We had an awesome, relaxing week at the Quirky Crab. The house was clean and up-to-date. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. Very few people on the beach even for a holiday weekend. Beautiful view! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing days at the beach 🏝️
We love the Quirky Crab beach house and so did our pups,,, the house has everything needed for a fun beach getaway! We loved the sun deck, screened porch and the closeness to beach is priceless!! The entire yard is fenced so the dogs had a fun time running free & exploring 😎😎 thanks Sharon for hosting us 🏝️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of the way beach experience
Quirky Crab was ideal for us. Pet friendly, remote as in away from the usual beach scene. Short walk from rear deck to the beach, very private. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We enjoyed a great week at Quirky Crab with our adult children. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
It was as presented. Great location and comfortable accommodations. Only recommendation is to upgrade linens and towels. Definitely would recommend this home and location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Dryden, MI US

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the Quirky Crab
We enjoyed our week on the beach. The house was very comfortable, clean and had a great view of the beach. The dog lived the fenced yard. We enjoyed several great dinners in the area as well as Apalachicola. Beach was beautiful. Hope to return in the future, Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F., Eau Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Alligator Point
Everything was great about our stay at the Quirky Crab. This is a Quiet area of Florida with a beautiful beach and very cozy beach house. The owner is wonderful. Our Black Lab Bella loved her walks on the beach and the Ring Neck Ducks that winter in Alligator point. Thank you for sharing your beach house! We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Crab Just like home with your own private beach
Best beach experience ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Gallatin, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath of fresh air!
House was very nice and clean. Plenty of space for our purposes. Very quiet and low key location. The deck and the view was amazing!!! Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach Home
Great location!! Right on the beach!! Very comfortable home with a great yard. We loved our stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger V., Huntsville, Al. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Sharon, we throughly enjoyed our stay at the Quirky Crab. Beaches are virtually empty other than an occasional beachcomber or pelican. We loved watching the dolphins every morning and enjoyed the fishing. Will definitely re-book for our next vacation. Thanks for being a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022