Nestled in Carillon Beach, this lovely house for $689 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Last-minute April & May rates are discounted 50%! Butterfly Kisses offers the perfect family vacation getaway. Our home is located in the gated, gulf-front village of Carillon Beach, boasting nearly a mile of uncrowded, peaceful beach on the "Emerald Coast". The Emerald Coast holds the longstanding distinction as the most beautiful beach in Florida. LOCATION: Located in the Florida panhandle on the west end of Panama City Beach, Carillon Beach is serenely tucked away from it all. Butterfly Kisses is only a three-minute walk to Carillon's peaceful, private beach and a one-minute walk to one of three pools, tennis courts, a park with playground, and village ice cream shop and restaurants. Carillon Beach is five minutes to Rosemary Beach, 10 minutes to Pier Park, 20 minutes to Seaside, 25 minutes to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, and 30 minutes to St. Andrew's State Park & Shell Island Tours. There are excellent restaurants offering fine and casual dining, coffee shops, and boutiques in all directions, as well as a dozen nearby golf courses and the 18-mile Timpoochee Bike Trail. COMPLIMENTARY AMENITIES PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - Hi-Speed Internet & WIFI - 65" Smart TV - Beach Service provided daily (six designated lounge chairs w/ cushions + three umbrellas) -Twelve beach towels -Beach toys and wagon -Weber natural gas grill & grilling tools -An assortment of cooking spices -Keurig, Drip & French Press coffee pots as well as a tea kettle -Blender, toaster, crockpot, hand mixer, and an assortment of pots and pans -Complete dinner service for 12 -Complete sets of Wine, Margarita, Martini & Champagne glasses for relaxing and celebrating -Starter supply of toilet paper and paper towels -Unlimited supply of kitchen trash bags, dishwashing tabs, and basic cleaning supplies -Unlimited supply of laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, iron, and ironing board -Bike tire pump -Extra pillows and blankets -Air printer - Just connect to Wi-Fi and print. -Games and books -First Aid kit VEHICLE PARKING PASS: *Carillon Beach charges a $36 PER vehicle parking pass fee paid directly to the HOA, outside of VRBO. Parking is limited to four cars (including golf carts). SPACIOUS MAIN FLOOR FEATURES • Open-concept floor plan perfect for families to gather • Large, fully stocked kitchen complete with spices and unlimited cooking supplies • Dining room that seats eight plus six seats at the bar, seating a total of 14. • Large family room with a 60-inch SmartTV, board games, and activities for families to enjoy. • King master suite #1 with an en suite bath with separate shower and claw foot tub. • Huge, southern style, shady covered porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea breezes day and night with a morning cup of coffee or evening cocktail • Fully fenced backyard with Adirondack chairs surrounding a soothing water feature SECOND FLOOR FEATURES • King master suite #2 with private access to the upper covered porch, large bath with separate shower and claw foot tub, and walk-in closet. T • Queen bedrooms #3 and #4 with shared en suite bathroom • Bunkroom #5 with four built-in twin beds • Full-size laundry room with unlimited laundry supplies THINGS TO DO ON FOOT IN CARILLON BEACH • Take the short, three-minute stroll down Carillon Avenue, a safe, quiet village street, to the Gulf of Mexico and Dune Walkover #3 where your lounge chairs await. • Walk down the beach to Lake Powell and play in the shallow tides of a coastal dune lake. • Take the one-minute stroll to the Bellview Park pool (heated seasonally), playground, tennis courts, basketball court, and green space for a game of soccer or tag football. • Take the one-minute walk down the shady promenade to the quaint, lakeside, New Orleans style Village of Carillon, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or ice cream at Our Little Beach Café (open seasonally), enjoy lunch or dinner at a lakeside table at Gratify, or grab a pizza from Phat Crab and take it to the beach or one of the pools. • Take advantage of a spa treatment at Salon Bailage & Spa. • Take a yoga class at Yoga Elements or work out at Paradise Fitness (daily/weekly passes available). • Rent bikes and paddleboards or pickup last-minute sundries from the Shipwreck General Store. • Explore the quiet streets of Carillon on bike and visit one of the seven beach walkovers at sunset. • Arrive early on the beach and gather seashells and watch for dolphins as the sun rises. • In summer, visit the Village Green for the popular Monday Night Summer Concert Series, Groovin' on the Green, and weekly Wednesday Family Movie Nights on the Green. • Listen for the soothing sound of the Carillon Bell Tower chime the hour and play a familiar childhood tune. • Attend the non-denominational, lakeside chapel service on Sunday morning in The Meeting House. • Spot turtles swimming among the lily pads from the shores of Lake Carillon. ON-SITE HOUSE MANAGER While we are only a text, phone call, or email away, we have a local house manager to assist with any unforeseen issues that require immediate attention. OUR INVITATION Please come share our beautiful southern-style home. However, please keep in mind that our home is for families to enjoy. We do not rent to young/college groups. Minimum age to rent is 25. STANDARD NIGHTLY RATES Winter: $400 per night Spring: $700 per night Spring Break: $900 Summer: $900 per night Late Summer: $700 per night Fall Break: $900 per night Fall: $500 per night MINIMUM STAY POLICY Mar- Oct: 7 nights | Saturday check in Nov - Feb: 4 nights | Any day check in Please inquire about last-minute availability discounts, shorter stays, and/or extended stay bookings. AMENITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE GATES OF CARILLON BEACH - DESCRIBED IN DEPTH THE GULF OF MEXICO & BEACH: There are eight Dune Walkovers in Carillon Beach, leading to nearly a mile of beautiful white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There are endless opportunities for shelling, swimming, snorkeling, wakeboarding, surfing, skimboarding, paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, fishing, reading, and relaxing. Start or end your days with a walk at sunrise or sunset on the beautiful Emerald Coast. THE THREE POOLS: The Bellview Park Pool offers a heated pool during the cooler months and Spring Break, as well as a children’s pool for younger ones. The Lake Carillon Pool overlooks Lake Carillon and is also heated during cooler months. All pools have large deck areas with chaise lounges, tables, chairs, umbrellas, and restrooms. The Beach Club Pool, centrally located within Carillon on the Gulf of Mexico, provides a place for gathering, swimming, or simply contemplating the Gulf view from the covered pavilion or pool deck. BELLVIEW PARK is the perfect place to play after a relaxing day at the beach. Located on the West end of The Promenade, Bellview Park offers the Bellview Pool, a Playground, a Basketball Court, two Tennis Courts, and a large green space perfect for a game of football, soccer, or Frisbee. THE BELL TOWER is the central area of the Carillon and can be heard throughout the village. The tower chimes the hour and plays seasonal tunes throughout the year. THE VILLAGE GREEN is an area popular during the summer season for Monday night “Groovin’ on the Green” concerts and designated “movie nights” for children. At other times, the Village Green is the site of gorgeous weddings and events, although it is often just a simple place for families to play, enjoy an ice cream or have a picnic lunch by Lake Carillon. THE MEETING HOUSE is a beautiful little chapel overlooking Lake Carillon. The chapel is the site of weddings and offers non-denominational church services at 10:00 AM each Sunday. LAKE CARILLON is a fun place for a walk to spot turtles, families of ducks, and various species of fish and waterfowl. Lake Carillon also offers paddleboard yoga classes, paddleboard rentals as well as kayak rentals, and catch and release fishing. LAKE POWELL is a coastal dune lake, which is a rare ecosystem found only in the Florida Panhandle, Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand. These lakes are freshwater lakes that, as the tide changes, exchange water with the Gulf of Mexico through a break in the beach. Lake Powell is the largest coastal dune lake in Florida and is designated as a “Pristine Florida Waterway”. A visit to Lake Powell via a walk down the beach is a great way to spend an afternoon wading in the warm water flowing into the Gulf. TIMPOOCHEE TRAIL: Timpoochee Trail is an 18.6-mile trail, named after an influential Euchee Indian Chief, winding past dune lakes and state parks and beach access points through several charming beach neighborhoods. The trail parallels the entire length of Scenic Highway 30A from Inlet Beach to Dune Allen and is safe, wide, and relatively flat. It’s a perfect day trip for the family. Carillon Beach is truly a special place that families, like us, return to year after year, making new memories and carrying on past traditions with every visit. We hope you decide to experience this special place with your family.