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"Hooked on the Bayou.” Waterfront! Kayaks, fishing dock, overlooking the sea

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Ag. Nikolaos, Zacharo
  • Kaiafa Lake
    7 min drive
  • Kato Samiko Beach
    9 min drive
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    30 min drive

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

"Hooked on the Bayou.” Waterfront! Kayaks, fishing dock, overlooking the sea

Book your unforgettable One-of-a-Kind getaway at “Hooked on the Bayou.” This unique waterfront home is tucked away on a private coastal 1.5 acres with AMAZING VIEWS,! It’s close to everything, (shopping, boat ramp, grocery stores, seafood market, marina, restaurants, and beaches.) 🪝Just read our reviews, Hooked on the Bayou has the most breathtaking panoramic sunrises and sunsets off the wrapped-around deck overlooking the Bayou, Dog Island, St. George Sound and the gulf. Make the most of the Forgotten Coast! There’s nothing better being close to everything but away from everyone!
This vacation home is the perfect stay for couples, families, friends, fishermen, photographers, artists, nature lovers, birdwatchers, boaters, paddleboarders and kayakers.
Carrabelle Beach is less than a mile away, the boat launch less than mile away, the small town of Carrabelle is a mile away, and dog island is a 5 min boat ride! The location is perfect!

In the mornings enjoy a warm cup of coffee or an iced cold beverage, in the evenings overlooking the spectacular views while taking in the fresh coastal air on your spacious upper and lower decks with comfortable patio furniture and grill. What a great place to gather and unwind. You’ll be overlooking the bayou, bay and wildlife. It’s quiet and it’s all yours to just take in.

Inside the home you’ll find an open floor plan. The large farm style dining table seats 6 with extra seating. This home has been newly renovated with well equipped kitchen, and new appliances. You’ll have everything you need to cook, bake and grill. We even have fresh herbs grown on the lower deck. If you need some parsley or basil, it might be there for you to add to your culinary dishes.

There are 2 spacious bedrooms, a master with a comfortable KING size bed & sleeper sofa. The Guest bedroom has TWO large size queen beds with Roku tv.
Each bedroom has its own private bath with fresh linens and towels.

The large living room area has many games provided under the coffee table, there’s a 55” Smart TV, free WIFI and a very comfortable lounge size couch with two captain's chairs overlooking the fireplace & spectacular views of the bayou.

The 300ft+ private dock takes you to the Bayou where you can take in the peaceful breeze, and you'll find quite the catch of fish. (Redfish, Flounder, Sea Trout, Drum to name a few.) Bring your fishing pole! The kayaking can be unforgettable - (just peek at Google Maps’ satellite view).
Sink your feet into the sand at Carrabelle beach (a few minutes away,) feel free to launch our kayaks from the end of the dock and paddle your way across to Carrabelle beach! On your way there, you’ll enjoy exploring through the beauty of the bayou. It's a unique saltwater open body of water leading to the sea. Saltwater fish, and many species of birds can be found here.

Carrabelle is a step back in time. It will remind you of old Florida as you stroll along in the old town.

Carrabelle, meaning “beautiful river” is a boater’s paradise, a fisherman’s dream; enjoy the miles of the New and Crooked River, plan a day to relax across the bay on Dog Island where you’ll find uncrowded white sand beaches, pack a cooler, have a picnic, or put a bend in every fishing rod.
You should have no problem launching from one of the few boat ramps, Pirates Landing (< 1 mi.) on our side of the river.

Our home has a circular drive and is excellent for those trailering a boat or camper. Parking is easy, there is plenty of room for vehicles, and there is also a covered area under the house.

Come and discover the forgotten coast. It's a salty attraction, the panhandles gateway to the gulf.

Bring your boats, or schedule a charter, rent a pontoon, go to private Dog Island, take your bikes to the state parks, kayak to Carrabelle beach or take your paddle board out. (The Beach is a 3-minute drive away too.)

Vacationing at Hooked on Bayou is also a nature lover’s dream: look for the eagles, (binoculars are available for your exploration) owls, ospreys, waterfowl, our neighborly red fox and Cecil the gopher turtle.

For land lovers there are places to explore, to name a few, Crooked River Lighthouse, Worlds Smallest Police Station, George Sands Park for kids, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, Carrabelle Bottle House, Carrabelle History Museum, or Play a round of golf at St. James Bay! Take a bike ride, or rent a golf cart close by.

If you'd like to go off the beaten path, St. George Island is 28 min away, and Apalachicola is 25 minutes away with many local restaurants and quaint shops.

If you found us, I’m sure you know that you’ll will be surrounded by two of the best and largest state parks Florida has to offer in Tate’s Hell and Apalachicola.

There are 2 kayaks for your use at the property, life vests, beach towels, a beach umbrella, beach chairs, large cooler for fishing, a small cooler to take along on the kayak, and a fish station to clean your catch of the day!

Bring your fishing poles, bring your boats, your gear, bring your family, or just bring yourself. You'll have a great time! This home has everything you need to adventure, relax and recharge, it will be hard to say goodbye.

Our family looks forward to hearing how you got Hooked on Bayou. :)

Enjoy your getaway but be careful, you might get 🪝 Hooked 😃on the Bayou! Checkout our fun Facebook page! Hooked on the Bayou
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Ionian Sea. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Ionian Sea and 7 minutes by car from Kaiafa Lake
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Doreen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Deck has a gate for extra safety

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
Property Registration Number 29-8018493055-2

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed USD 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

House
Hooked on the Bayou
Bayou Cottage House
Hooked on the Bayou!

"Hooked on the Bayou.” Waterfront! Kayaks, fishing dock, overlooking the sea Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D., Tallahassee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This was our second time staying at Hooked on the Bayou. We had another lovely stay. The house is very comfortable and clean! We took the kayaks out and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. The owner is great to work with. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April P., Barney ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
We really enjoyed our atay everything was well labeled and clean! Cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gulf Views
The house was perfect! Great views! It had everything you need for a perfect stay. Fishing was great! Beach & Town is less than 5 minutes away. I highly recommend this spot for a gulf vacation! Thanks so much for letting us stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hooked On Bayou
Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Great Hosts
A great place to stay on the Forgotten Coast. We had a group of two families with kids ranging from 7 to 14. All had something to do from enjoying the hammock reading, fishing, kayaking, and flashing flashlights at frogs to get them to jump at night. Hosts were very helpful, communicative and responsive. A great place to enjoy nature. We also enjoyed the museums and area. This is not a place to go if you want putt-putt, go carts, tourist traps and crowds. It is the perfect place to get away, relax, stargaze, and enjoy the outdoors. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
This house is amazing. Beautiful views, clean and has everything you would need. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
Short trip for our son's birthday. We had a wonderful time despite the weather. Will stay again! Thank you Doreen for the excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D., Tallahassee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We had a very relaxing stay and would highly recommend this property. It is very clean, cozy & inviting. The property was very well appointed and had everything we needed. The sunrises and sunsets are just beautiful. The owners go out of their way to be accommodating and are very easy to work with. I hope we can come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and nice house
We really enjoyed the pier/dock, fishing kayaks and just sitting on the deck admiring the view. House was decorated really nice and felt very welcoming. Hosts were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific place and awesome host
Had a great stay and will definitely be booked no here again. Doreen is an A+ hostess!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a couple's getaway
This property was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The house was well kept and furnished very well. The view out over the marsh was beautiful and the fishing from the dock was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Home
The property was beautiful! The views were amazing in the backyard looking over the bay. My only issue was having to load beach equipment and drive to the beach, which was less than a 5 minute drive, but it was a hassle when we have stayed directly on the beach. My husband and son fished from the pier every day. The property was very quiet and peaceful. If the property had a pool it would be amazing! If you love to fish and don’t mind driving a short distance to the beach, this vacation home will be an amazing experience for you and your family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed!
Our family lives in a high traffic destination beach town and we were looking to get away for Spring Break to somewhere quiet and relaxing and this was exactly it! My boys love to fish so the fishing kayaks were perfect. We brought a couple of own and kayaked across the bayou to the small little beach a couple of days. We beach fished at Carrabelle's beach and St. George Island a few days. It was so nice to have game and movie nights and enjoy the beautiful nature scenery. We loved and hope to be back soon! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We're Hooked!
We had another great week at Hooked on the Bayou and will be back again next year! Danny and Doreen checked in regularly and made sure everything was perfect. Their home is well equipped and in the perfect location for a quiet week away. We fished, kayaked, relaxed, beached, and enjoyed another great week at this adorable house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home with spectacular view minutes from quaint fishing village!
Everything we needed was there. The home is clean, comfortable, modern enough to entertain kids on a stormy day inside, yet embraces outdoors with plenty of amenities. On the edge of an estuary, teeming with wildlife, only a couple miles to Carrabelle and HWY 98, this property is also convenient to Apalachicola/St. George Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and relaxing
The property is very secluded and set on the bayou, so putting the kayak in the water was fairly easy at high tide. Very comfortable with lots of games and owner was very responsive when I sent a question. Would definitely recommend property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly hooked
We were looking for a place to unwind and reset. We certainly found the perfect property for that at Hooked on the Bayou. The view from the deck, the dock, and any window in the home was peaceful and absolutely beautiful...a nature lover’s dream. We found it very hard to pull ourselves away from that deck. Don’t miss the sunrise with coffee or the sunset with a glass of wine! Maybe linger a while longer after sunset to do some star-gazing. There was plenty of room inside to relax while watching movies in the evening. We really didn’t want to leave when it was time to go home. Our hosts, Doreen and Danny, were caring, very considerate, and just lovely people. Our time spent at Hooked on the Bayou was just what we needed. We’re “Hooked” and we’ll be back with friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip 2022
We loved our time at Hooked on the Bayou! Great place for a group trip. Slept five adults comfortably! We fished and kayaked everyday! The property is so relaxing and serene. It’s also very accommodating and provided everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again! 5 Stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The house was beautiful and had everything you could possibly need and then some. The views from the house were absolutely breathtaking. We had a great time fishing from the dock, taking the boat to dog island, walking carrabelle beach, playing board games, looking at the stars, and so much more. We had a blast and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for fishermen and serenity seekers!
The hosts, house, and location were great! We enjoyed the fishing, bird watching, games, and solitude. We’ll be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house and location
We are a family of six and we couldn't have asked for a better house or location and to spend our week at. The house is located right on a salt marsh and only a couple of minutes from Carrabelle Beach, which is beautiful. We caught redfish, flounder, and trout in the marsh (which was full of fish) - fishing from the provided kayaks and off the dock. We saw an amazing amount of wildlife all around us. We were able to visit St George Island a couple of times - which was only 20 minutes away. We spent almost every evening down at Carrabelle Beach surf fishing and playing in the sand. Highly recommend - Doreen is super helpful and makes getting in and out so easy.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Experience
We had everything we needed. House is right on the bayou and was close enough for easy access to the water and Dog Island. Still excluded enough for privacy. Not far from St. George’s Island. We saw tons of wildlife including a bear. Definitely want to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROLE P., Mayfield, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
The house is great and decorated well. The view is beautiful looking out over the bayou and it is one of the quietest places we have stayed at. Our only very small complaint is there isn't enough light if you want to do any reading at night, which the 3 of us liike to do. We had a very relaxing time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding place!!!
Communications with the host was superb, timely and very informative. Everything was outstanding and exactly as presented in the description!! thank you, we'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022