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Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11

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Escape to the Big Dipper Lodge, a secluded log cabin retreat where you can unwind in nature. Enjoy water activities from the private dock, explore nearby beaches and historic St. Andrew's Bay, or simply relax in the game room under starry night skies.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 112297 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11

  • Make amazing memories at the Big Dipper Lodge! A remote log cabin, yet close to it all. Enjoy fishing & kayaking from the private dock! Swim at Pitt, Sylvan, & Wilford Springs (9mi), or drive to white sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water. Stroll through historic St. Andrew's Bay (10mi) or the Panama City Beach Boardwalk (24mi) & enjoy local cafes and restaurants. Explore caves at the Florida Caverns (47mi), or stay home & enjoy the game room & stargaze at night to spot the Big Dipper!

    This 3-bed/2-bath cabin was recently remodeled and includes all new stainless steel appliances with new wood throughout. Enjoy the natural beauty of cedar tongue and grove ceilings and walls, making this a truly spectacular experience. Rough-cut tongue and grove Cypress and Pecky Cypress can be found throughout. The Pecky Cypress was originally pulled from nearby Bear Creek. Beautifully finished vinyl plank flooring on the main level, and hardwood floors upstairs.

    NOTICE: The water level at Bear Creek is dependent on Deer Point Lake's winter draw-down. To control invasive vegetation in the water, Bay County begins draw-down of Deer Point Lake for the winter sometime in October and begins raising the water level in March. The photos you see were taken in April with water at normal levels. After Bay County does a draw-back, I will post a few pictures to show winter water levels. The dock outside the cabin still has water access for small boats and kayaks, it will just be shallower and the scenery changes due to lower water levels.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,297 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 - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Septic system in use, please do not flush anything other than toilet paper.
Keep pets OFF furniture and out of bedrooms. Crate available in garage. Pick up poop after your pet and clean messes. $900 fee charged for pet messes.
Please no shoes inside the home (this helps the floors stay clean and not track-in sand and mud).

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Located in Youngstown, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Junior Museum of Bay County and Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Thomas Drive and Saint Andrews Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Youngstown travel guide
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What's nearby

  • PanamaCity_MajetteDunesGolf&CountryClub_553248621532653558_04
    Majette Dunes Golf & Country Club
    12 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • BWRABA Marina in Panama City, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA
    Panama City Marina
    26 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Tyndall Air Force Base
    Tyndall Air Force Base
    28 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Bear Creek Feline Center
    13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Linos Park
    18 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coram's
    8 min drive
  • Subway
    19 min drive
  • Mrs Butterworth's Outdoor Kareoke And Syrp Emporium
    13 min drive
  • Hungry Howie's Pizza
    10 min drive
  • Lazy Dog
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 located?

This family-friendly Youngstown holiday home is located on the waterfront, 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Majette Dunes Golf & Country Club, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Junior Museum of Bay County and Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida. Saint Andrews Shopping Center and Eleventh Street Shopping Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Beautiful log cabin w/ private dock, gameroom, 23mi to beach, 3bd2ba, sleeps 11 Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is beautiful and the location is perfect for stargazing. If you are not a heavy sleeper and value your privacy, this may not be the best choice for you due to the open layout in the loft. Overall, we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

t g.

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

A pretty home but not what we expected

Creepy neighbors rode by in a golf cart and were staring at us when we arrived and began to unload. Ring doorbell out front so you're aware you're being watched. Found out after booking that home is pet tolerant but not friendly, keep pets off furniture, out of bedrooms and pick up their poop or you will get fined. Master bedroom is nice, beds are very comfortable but you can hear every time someone goes up or downstairs because they all creak, and you hear every toilet flush and all conversations, plus the AC. TV only in the living room. Grass was in need of cutting so we stepped in unseen low spots often, especially a deeper one in the front. The area by the dock was very grassy and had so many lilly pads you could not launch a boat, but if you did want to you would have to drag it across the yard because you cannot park or drive in the grass out back. Not handicap friendly except for the ramp to the front door. Downstairs game room is cool. Lots of blankets and throw pillows if you like to get comfy on the floor. Nice that there was some coffee and seasonings and stuff, including dog biscuits if you bring dogs. We were not comfortable because we worried about fines if someone forgot any dishes or made a mess. Extra fees by the way if you bring pets OR KIDS. We went for a family fishing trip but couldn't even fish from the dock because the water vegetation was way thicker than the pictures. Recommend for adults only with no pets who only want to enjoy a swampy river view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda B. B.

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed our stay here, it met our needs, great for family get away, the host answered all my questions and was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

The place was just amazing! A great place for a family to spend time with one another.

This property had everything my family and I needed to just sit down and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

The cabin has lots of beds which is great.

The property is located near the places we wanted to go fishing. Overall it was nice, the upstairs bathroom is so small it's almost unusable, other than that we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Pc training

We had a great stay. Beautiful surroundings. Everything we needed supplied. Quiet .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gena J.

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

Beautiful and quiet

Great place to relax. Dont expect to fish. Unless you’re a pro at getting around the lily pads or plan on going out on the kayak. But the view and relaxing vibes were awesome. The beds were nice. A nice mattress is more important to me than a recliner. So it was good to sleep in a good bed. Good overall place..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan M.

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

The house

There is no privacy in the house you can hear everything any one is doing or saying any where in the house
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Cool cabin & great hideaway from the busyness of Panama City!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Big Dipper Lodge... From the beautiful view, to the game room, to the country quiet, and the closeness of the city. It's such a cool cabin. Yes, everything is open (lofts) & noise travels, but when little ones went to bed early, we enjoyed the nighttime sounds of nature on the back porch or around the fire pit with good conversation. It forced us to slow down and be present... It's a great location to escape the hustle and bustle, but still close enough to explore the tourist hotpots of Panama City if you desire. We spent our mornings fishing off the dock (caught some delicious bass), and we had fun exploring the area. Found some great local eateries, too. Yana was great to work with; super quick to respond and everything was clear and easy with check in & out. We're already talking about our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Harrison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026