Title: Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool ![Property grounds - Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585997/w5179h3456x0y0-374bb7f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585997/fa42d222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585997/87639649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585997/3d3b0084.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585997/725cf067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Carillon Beach's ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK is a 3-story luxurious family beach home with private pool and hot tub, perfectly suited for the perfect family gathering. With wrapping porches and multiple ocean views from both the main house and guest cottage, unwind in style while taking in breathtaking emerald waters. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 152612 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK! A Luxurious 3 Story Family Beach Home with Guest Cottage, PRIVATE POOL and hot tub, has been a sought-after Carillon Beach vacation rental home for years and just right for the perfect family gathering. This home is located directly across from Carillon Beach Walk-over #8 – it’s that close! Step over the sand dunes to the sugary white sands and emerald waters, where you will find two complementary two sets of chairs (4 chairs) and pads with two umbrellas set up for you daily (March 1 - Oct 31). Rock Lobster, the main house, accommodates 9 guests with wrapping porches and multiple ocean views. Love Shack the guest house, which is also meticulously appointed, accommodates 6 additional guests and offers yet more views of the ocean. PRIVATE POOL - only registered guests may use the pool. The guest must request heating the pool - Daily fee required of $60 per day before taxes. Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter ROCK LOBSTER MAIN HOUSE: 1st floor King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV Laundry Room King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV 2nd floor Living room Gourmet kitchen Dining area - seats nine inside Large wrapping porch facing the Gulf of Mexico - seats 10 guests for ocean views Guest Queen bedroom, full bath (walk in shower),TV 3rd floor crow’s nest Three twin beds, TV LOVE SHACK GUEST HOUSE: 1st floor Queen bedroom, private bath, TV Queen bedroom, private bath, TV Washer & Dryer 2nd floor Living Room Kitchen - Dining area, seats 8 guests Bunk bedroom Powder room Porch overlooking private pool area with ocean view (\*only registered guests may use the pool) Pool is 18 x 11, raised Spa is 6' in diameter ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK are located in the sequestered gated community of Carillon Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, which enjoys 3900 feet of uncrowded, white, sugary-sand beaches. Amenities include 3 community pools: Bellview Park, Beach Club Pool (located on the Gulf of Mexico), and East Pool. There are tennis/pickle ball courts, full basketball court, children's play area and large green spaces. This is a walking, biking, golf cart community with cafe, exercise club, general store, and Baliage salon and spa. In addition to the manned entrance gate, Carillon also employs licensed security officers who patrol the grounds to ensure the safety of our guests. Carillon Beach is a 'Mayberry USA' beach community where lasting, even generational, memories are created. Also, Carillon Beach is a disability friendly community with a wheelchair lift to the main pool area and a handicapped accessible ramp from the pool to the beach. The upscale shopping and restaurants of Rosemary Beach and 30A are only a 3-minute drive away. Carillon Beach is without a doubt an invigorating retreat. Whether you relax in style or energize in fun activity, enjoy the best-kept secret along 30A, Carillon Beach . . .Come and enjoy yourself. The beach is breath-taking, the emerald waters await at ROCK LOBSTER & LOVE SHACK! PARKING POLICY: 5 vehicles OR 4 vehicles and 1 golf cart. Maximum of one Vehicle or Golf Cart in the gravel area to be parked in front of a home, in the gravel. NO Golf Cart Charging of a cart that is parked on any gravel area. Charging must take place in the driveway. GUARD GATE ENTRANCE PROCEDURE AND HOA PARKING POLICY: The Carillon Beach HOA has implemented a QR code entrance procedure for renters at the main entrance. All vehicles must register and pay a $35/vehicle parking fee to enter Carillon Beach. Upon registration, you will receive a QR code that you will use at the entrance scanner. NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED OR COMMITTED UNTIL SPEAKING WITH THE MGR. PERSONALLY TO ASSURE THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU. This is a family vacation home. WE DO NOT RENT TO VACATIONING GROUPS OF STUDENTS OR SINGLES. Pets considered on request. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,612 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23277800/23277742/763e928d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Keep Calm and Carillon: Spacious Family Beach Home Close to Beach Walkover Sunnyside - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=23277742&PinnedHotelID=23277742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55590000/55586000/55585996/w5179h3456x0y0-bf82df88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rock Lobster: Beautiful Beach House across from the GULF with Shared Pool Sunnyside - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=55585996&PinnedHotelID=55585996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112893100/112893008/2d77a8b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shangri-La! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ROCK LOBSTER LOVE SHACK! Beach Home Guest Cottage PRIVATE POOL 2332-192330 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.26208%2C-85.97559&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oClvPrNIZsrDEByfr6Aenq027B0=) Panama City Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Carillon Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Panama City Beaches \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Powell Lake \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Camp Helen State Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Pier Park \- 14 min drive \- 7.6 miles #### Getting around - Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬13 min walk - ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive - ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive - ‪Shaka Sushi And Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool have a pool? ### Is Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool? ### What time is check-in at Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool? ### What time is check-out at Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool? ### Where is Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing Gulf Views - Main and Guest House w/ Private Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn P., Cedar Hill 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, safe and welcoming! We absolutely ADORED Carillon Beach and it’s many amenities. It was a beautiful and serene environment with beach access directly across from the homes. The homes were clean, well stocked with necessities, and ready to go upon arrival. Our communication with the host was superb. These homes & Carillon beach itself checked off everything we wanted in a vacation. We will definitely look to stay again!! ##### Dawn P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn W. 29 Aug 2023 #### Absolutely Wonderful!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Webb’s stayed at Rock Lobster and Love Shack for one whole week!!! We had such a wonderful time. Good memories had by all!! We will definitely be coming back!! Thank you for an amazing time. ##### Robyn W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. 5 Sept 2024 #### We Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 3rd Labor Day weekend spent at Rock Lobster + Love Shack. We always have a wonderful time! It is perfectly situated across the street from Walkover 8\. The pool always come in handy for our kids! ##### Jennifer P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### wbisla 24 Jun 2024 #### Rock Lobster and Love Shack Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was great for our extended family of 9, offering plenty of space to share when desired, and plenty of privitude when needed. The layout was convenient; the houses were clean and well-furnished; the kitchens were well stocked; the proximity to the beach was a plus; and the (small\_) pool was a nice and convenient feature. The only suggestion for improvement would be to add either curtains or blinds to more of the living areas, as the bright sunlight beaming through at 6 AM was way too much !!! ##### wbisla This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. 9 Sept 2023 #### Always Love Rock Lobster + Love Shack Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in Rock Lobster and the Love Shack 3 times and have loved every minute. It is perfect for large groups and steps from the beach walkover. We will be back! :) ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert (Bobby) D. 31 Aug 2025 #### Bobby/Judy/Kids/Grandkids Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent! Everything was exactly as stated. Access to everything was convenient. ##### Robert (Bobby) D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louanne P. 14 Aug 2025 #### Very nice Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great! The beds were not the most comfortable and made noise Everytime you moved but other then that, we wouldn’t mind renting this place again. Excellent communication skills from property managers. ##### Louanne P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi D. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Stay Wonderful ##### Heidi D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff J. 29 Jun 2025 #### Rocked and Loved! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house- set up to move in. Barely a walk to the beach- and beach towels were ready (fabulous if you're flying in!) Immaculate houses. Grand to have the pool. 5 of 5 stars! ##### Jeff J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria A. 26 May 2019 #### Wedding week Perfect beach home!!! Decorated beautifully, had everything you could possibly need, comfortable beds, you name it! Very safe location. One minute walk to the most beautiful beach ever! Will visit Rock Lobster again for sure. ##### Victoria A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan W. 21 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! This was a perfect house for two families. The location was great, right across from the beach walkover and water views from the second and third floors. The pool was so nice to come back to after a day on the beach!!! As others have said, the living/dining area was a bit small but overall the house was great and fit our needs perfectly! Will definitely stay again! ##### Megan W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 2 Apr 2018 #### Winning Had a great time @ Carillon Beach #RockLobster. House was well decorated and proximity to the beach was a plus. At this time of the year, would have liked the heated pool to be included, but otherwise very happy!!!! Plan to return to the area again in the future........ ##### Jeff B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca E., Arrington, Tennessee, USA 25 Jul 2023 #### 2023 Carillon Beach Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Carillon Beach and have stayed here multiple times. We love the privacy and spacious beach. The only thing I was disappointed to see were all the tents set up. We had our view obstructed every day by tents in front of our beach chairs. ##### Rebecca E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia W. 2 Aug 2016 #### Rock Lobster in Carillon ROCKS We have rented houses in Carillon for the past thirteen years and this house (according to the grandkids) was awesome!! The owners became friends, the kitchen was beautiful and eating on the porch gave us plenty of room and great views. All the updates that the owners made to the house was creative and functional. The pool was a great place for the kids to swim at night and the house was right across the street from one of the walkovers to the beach. Thank You LeAnn and Greg for sharing your house - we will be back! ##### Patricia W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 8 Jun 2025 #### Great location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rock lobster and love shack were great for our family. The location is as closed to being on the beach as you can be, without actually being on the beach. The walkover to the beach is right across from the driveway. It can be a little tight if you are filling all the bedrooms. There isn’t a space large enough for everyone to sit together at a meal, but we made it work. The barstools on the balcony were great. Having the small pool was perfect for the kids and so refreshing to have after a long day on the beach. We used the gas grill, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook every night. Only thing I would improve is a cabinet or shelf to put snacks; there was nowhere besides the countertops and the fridge to put food. Carillon overall is such a great community and we can’t wait to come back! ### 8/10 Good #### Charles G. 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house with plenty of room We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great with plenty of room to spread out and it was very well appointed. We had one small issue - needed a new light bulb and the property manager was very responsive. They texted back almost immediately. I wish we had known there was a $70/day fee to heat the hot tub...so there is not really a hot tub. We specifically rented a house with a hot tub because my husband wanted one. It may be that the hot tub can't be heated without heating the pool and we definitely didn't want the pool heated in June. One minor glitch, but not a deal breaker. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the house! ##### Charles G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### CORY H. 13 Apr 2023 #### We had a great experience! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house, great location. We definitely would rent again ##### CORY H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh B. 9 Aug 2022 #### Big Family Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was wonderful. Proximity to the beach and the convenience of the pool made for a wonderful trip with multiple families. Management and housekeeping were so helpful and responsive. ##### Josh B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun P., Jacksboro 19 Jul 2022 #### Amazing! But Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a great time, we stayed for 7 nights and it was in an amazing location not in the party part of town. We rented both houses, we had 9 adults and a lot of kids. The main house was great but when looking at the houses online the main house shows two king rooms with their own bathrooms but not true the second room is a queen and the bathroom is outside the room. The love shack looks a whole lot bigger in pictures ( it was very very small) everything is nice and in very great shape and clean but small. But over all these house are great and the community is amazing and the manager is the best she was always there to help with anything at any moment. ##### Shaun P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. 11 Apr 2022 #### Perfect Getaway! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Rock Lobster + Love Shack for 7 nights in April 2022 and had a great time. 6 adults and 6 children had plenty of space to relax and enjoy each others company. The pool is an added bonus! ##### Jennifer P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 23 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place for vacation. Enjoyed every minute of it We had a great time and will definitely come back. ##### Susan M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lizbeth c. 5 Jul 2021 #### Can see the water and feel the breeze! Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location with the beach access across the street! A community pool is so close too. The pool on site is clean and fun! The bedrooms are small and the house is not well insulated - you can hear ever creak of the house once someone wakes up. The kitchen is too small for the amount of people that stay, especially considering if the Love Shack occupants are a part of your crew. The counter heights stools are all you have for seating. Thankfully we were able to take advantage of the outdoor seating since it didn’t rain during meal times. The cabinets are very high and difficult to get items down, even with the step stool.The Love Shack rooms are tiny and also very loud. ##### Lizbeth c. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B., Franklin, Tennessee 9 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great trip to Carillon! We have been vacationing in Carillon for 20 years. This was our first time staying in Rock Lobster & Love Shack. The location can’t be beat- Steps from the beach walkover! The pool is fantastic. One word of advice before booking this property, especially a large group- pay close attention to the description and photos of the common areas and sleeping arrangements. This layout is a bit different from other beach properties. (The property manager, Karen, reviewed a lot of this with me when I booked the house) Speaking of the property manager- she is great! Very prompt responses from booking the reservation and throughout our stay. ##### Matt B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. 25 May 2021 #### Rock Lobster Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Houses as advertised. Very close to beach and pool was great for the kids. Great family place ##### Stephen C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Brittany H. 11 May 2021 #### Tight, odd layout Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were a group of 10 consisting of 3 families (2 sets of 2 adults with 2 kids and another 2 adults) and rented both Rock Lobster and Love Shack. First thing we noticed upon arrival is there is no gas grill but a VERY poorly maintained charcoal grill, like the kind at public parks but worse. The pool was too cold to use and costs $60+/day to heat including the spa tub (hot tub) so we did not use it - there is a community heated pool less than 1 minute from the house, so do not book this house just for the pool. Rock Lobster is updated nicely but too odd and small for the number of guests it can accommodate - it can house 9 comfortably with the 2 king beds on the main level, 1 queen on the 2nd level, and 3 bunks in the loft. However, the den/living room is small and only can seat 5, so no gathering room with this house unless outside. Then you have Love Shack. Emphasis on Shack. It is horrendously outdated and not well maintained. Neither house was very well cleaned prior to our arrival but we requested early check in and chalked it up to the rushed arrival. Love Shack is way too small. Queen beds are squeezed in to the main level rooms and you can't even walk around the bed. The doors off the bedrooms (to the pool deck) don't lock and have an alarm on them that blare anytime the door is opened or remains open for too long if a button is not pressed. The dishwasher did not work. We all agreed we would probably never stay in the resort community after this experience, which is unfortunate since we stayed across the street 4-years prior and had such a lovely time that we came back. Not what we expected for sure. ##### Brittany H. 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