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

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, foosball
Dining
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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 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

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
Youngstown, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Mall - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay - 26 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Panama City Marina - 28 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Gulf Coast State College - 30 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center - 33 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Butterworth's Outdoor Kareoke And Syrp Emporium - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coram's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Corbin Cafe - ‬8 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).

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?

Check-out 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 vacation 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. Southwood Shopping Center and Panama City Mall are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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