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Rosemary-rich Dunes and Shangri-la Serenity at Carillon Beach----Pet Friendly

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Carillon Beach
    1 min walk
  • Panama City Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Castaways
    7 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    24 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.

Rosemary-rich Dunes and Shangri-la Serenity at Carillon Beach----Pet Friendly

Have you ever dreamed of a place where there was peace and serenity? Where living was not a struggle but a lasting delight? Of course you have...so has everyone since time began. Sometimes it is called Utopia.
We call it Shangri-la (Lost Horizon, 1933).

Imagine the moment you arrive...your eyes focus on the emerald green waters of the Gulf...now you are standing on your own private dune walkover just steps from the pristine sugar white sand...you breathe in the salt air and feel the Gulf breeze. Whatever worldly concerns you brought with you simply wash away with the ocean waves.

WELCOME TO SHANGRI-LA, our beach home and one we proudly share with you. Built into a beautiful sand dune, rich with sea oats, Shangri-la is a 3-story, 40 foot tall, sky blue 'sand castle.' Tucked in behind it is a white picket-fenced courtyard with our 2-story guest house, La-ti-da. This courtyard is completely closed off and is an excellent area for young children or pets to play. And yes, we are PET FRIENDLY.

Both inside and out, Shangri-la and La-ti-da, some 4,000 square feet, are professionally designed and decorated, employing color and space to be both beautiful and functional. Large enough to accommodate between 10 to 14 guests(depending on the mix of adults and children), our 6 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms and common areas allow for flexibility with sleeping arrangements.

Believe it or not....there are two 12' long teakwood suspended bridges spanning the second and third floors...amazing to see...a truly one-of-a-kind experience. You will not find another vacation home like Shangri-la.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Carillon Beach. Features include a water park. In-room jetted baths and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 11 minutes by car from Alys Beach and 12 minutes from Pier Park
Rosemary-rich Dunes and Shangri-la Serenity at Carillon Beach----Pet Friendly offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Joan Sheppard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children of all ages are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Rosemary-rich Dunes and Shangri-la Serenity at Carillon Beach----Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Frederick P.

Do not rent this house
My family and I stayed at this house July 20th - 27th 2024 . The AC was not working four of the seven days on the first and second floor . The stove in the kitchen was not working five of the seven days . House is extremely outdated the furniture , appliances and electronics are all from the 90s including VHS TVs !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Shangri-la!
This was our second time staying at Shangri-la. Our family of 11 loves staying here; the location is the best! It is a beautiful oceanfront home with plenty of sleeping quarters. The house was spotless when we arrived and the host was wonderful to communicate with. We rented a golf cart and never left the Carillon community with good places to eat and shop. Great family memories made here; definitely will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A
Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S., Portland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach Access
This house was great for our family vacation. Carillon is our go-to beach because the neighborhood is amazing! Direct beach access from this property to your 6 reserved beach chairs can’t be beat. Sunset views from the porch were also wonderful. The house has a lot of stairs and the guest house spiral stairs were too challenging for grandma.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good pet friendly family beach stay
The house and guest house were a good fit for needing to support visiting extend family including pets.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family beach week
We had a wonderful family vacation with adult children, their spouses, and grandchildren. Beach was wonderful and could not have been better. Beach house was very comfortable for our family. We will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach location
My family of 12 loved our beach vacation at Rosemary-rich dunes, and Shangri-La. You just can’t beat the beachfront location! Being able to walk a short distance to the waters edge is so nice with my young grandchildren. It has wonderful gathering areas in the dining, living and porch. It has enough bedrooms and bathrooms for our whole family to have their own privacy. The Carillon community, it is located in, is a treasure! It is a gated community therefore it is not crowded, it is very safe and a wonderful neighborhood to walk in. We also enjoyed several of the pools available in the community within a short walking distance. There are grocery stores and restaurants just a mile or two away. My family’s favorite activity was searching for sand crabs after dark so bring your flashlights!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great
We’ve stayed in this home multiples times and have always enjoyed it. Great location. Great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great location right on the beach. House was very clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael E., Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness
Not GOOD for Grandma
We loved the description of the property; so excited to get there… Last year we stayed just down the street and LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT… It was our family vacation: my wife and I, our two college age daughters, my sisters and their husbands and our 90 year old MOM. Lot’s of stairs…too many stairs for Mom…she had to stay in the separate “la te da” unit at the front of the property. For the price we paid…it was a solid 5…Good News is they allow pets and the couch is very comfortable…I slept there, lol.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Gem
We had one of the best vacations we have ever had in Florida. The Carillon Beach location is perfect - very quiet and family friendly. We usually stay in the heart of 30A, but this is our new favorite place - a little quieter and less chaotic than being right on 30A. The house is a true architectural gem. We had a couple of lawyers and an executive in our party, so the guesthouse was used for conference calls and a quiet work area, and it worked so well for us. Joan and Helen were so helpful and kind. We can’t say enough good things about our experience at ShangriLa!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay forever!
We loved our stay at ShangriLa! It is a beautiful house in and absolutely beautiful location! Our whole family discussed it and we would easily stay forever. The only complaint that we had was the stairs! But, we definitely had plenty of exercise on our vacation! We had 8 that ranged in ages from 17-76 and we all enjoyed it. The master bedroom was perfect and my husband and I enjoyed sleeping with the door to the ocean opened. My sister and her husband enjoyed the screened porch outside of their room and the younger adults enjoyed having their own room and shared bathroom on the third floor. My parents slept in the cottage because my dad has a lot of health issues and needs to be close to the restroom with no stairs and is cold all the time, so he was able to turn the heat up to get it warm enough for him, but didn't burn anyone else out. My mom loved being able to sleep in the cottage upstairs because she could spread out and stay up as late as she wanted or get up really early and she didn't have to worry about waking anyone up. The back porch was a favorite hangout for everyone, as was the beach, even though it was pretty chilly, we still enjoyed it. I took my dog on many walks and I loved looking at all the different homes in the area. Thank you for a beautiful vacation spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a big family!
The location could not have been better being just steps from the beach through a private walkway. The house was clean and had multiple places for people to gather! The owner provided a local person who was very attentive to our needs. It was a perfect beach week for our family of 10!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Cumming, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachtober
Awesome location and property. Joan and Helen were so helpful! Had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family time
We really loved the location of this house ! The view and proximity to the beach was amazing !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!
We absolutely loved everything about our stay. The house was beautiful with plenty of space, and we had everything we needed. We loved being right on the beach and having the beach chairs already furnished and not having to worry about the hassle of renting them. We also loved having three stories as well as the La-ti-da guest house. We also really enjoyed the gated community and neighborhood, as well as the pet friendly atmosphere and being able to take our dogs for walks each day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay at Shangri-La and La-Ti-Da
Excellent stay at Shangri-La. We love coming to Carillon every year and this was our first stay at this location. The main house was excellent and had everything we needed. We would absolutely stay here again. Our only negative experience as a group was with the guest house (La-Ti-Da). We had my mother stay here as she likes her own space. We did not see in the photos or description that the floors are separated by a spiral staircase with the bathroom on lower level and bedroom/living area on upper. This was only an issue as it was difficult for an older person to travel back and forth especially at night. Also, while the main house was extremely clean, the guest house had some leftover food/egg in the sink and the pet smell was pretty obvious. This is a pet-friendly listing so that is to be expected, but the main house did not have this issue. Also the door to the outside deck was not operable as it was warped and we couldn’t open it to the outside. These were only minor issues with the guest house only. We would love to stay at the main house again in the future. Lastly, the host was extremely accommodating with our schedules and allowed us to check in early, which was wonderful. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our stay was perfect!! Location and ocean view was amazing! Everyone in our group of 11 had plenty of room. And having our dog there…so great! Thank you for sharing your home! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

pam l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shangri-la stay
Beautiful spot for family vacation. Everything went as planned. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation with Large Family
My extended family and I and I stayed at this house for for a week in mid july. We had a very nice time because it was on the beach and it was very easy to get down to the water. There was a master bedroom and 3 other bedrooms in the main house. The upstairs also had futons. The other small house on the property was ideal for kids and supervising adult(s). We had no problem fitting four cars in the courtyard and one on the street. They have a gas grill and a regular grill too. The gas grill is right outside the beach door ao it is super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to book again
Everything was great! Perfect fit for our family, friends, and pets. Fenced in yard made it even more convenient with our pets. The location on the beach was amazing. Such a short walk to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grew to love it
To tell the truth, I was a little disappointed when I first saw the house… Not quite as glamorous as I thought it would be, but I grew to love it… The house was very comfortable and calming and relaxing… The family loved it; The beach is steps away which is why we traveled to begin with; there are very nice restaurants nearby and we were blessed to be able to walk around the village at night, something you can’t do in the high-rise condos on the main road. I would definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our family had a great time. The private beach access and not over crowded beach was a hit! The accommodations were comfortable for our family of 15. We had a problem with the gas grill, but the homeowners support staff was quick to respond, hoping it’s an issue that got resolved after we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
This place was amazing! Definitely a lot of stairs and not made for the elderly or little children unless watched carefully. Stairs are not good for older dogs either. Other than the aforementioned the place was perfect for our family and comes highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location with lots of room!
We LOVED the location of the house. Everything you could want. Beach was not too busy and plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022