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BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season!

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
On the beach
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books
On Alligator Point's pristine shores, The Quirky Crab welcomes you to a charming 3-bedroom beachfront cottage. Enjoy the airy vibe in spacious rooms with private bathrooms and unwind on your covered screen porch or large deck overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • 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.

BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season!

The Quirky Crab is a BEACHFRONT 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage on a fenced, 1/2 acre beachfront lot on beautiful, pristine Alligator Point! This beachfront cottage has been updated to insure all the modern conveniences are provided - without losing the airy, beach cottage vibe!

Large, open spaces for family gatherings, split bedroom floorplan for privacy, separate bathroom for each bedroom and huge, beachfront, fenced lot insure that you will have everything you need to create the family memories that last a lifetime!

Watch the porpoises play from your large deck or your living room! Keep Fido safe in the fenced yard! Enjoy the shade and the view on the covered screen porch! See beautiful sunrises and breathtaking sunsets from this South-facing home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only. Please dispose of butts.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests must clean up yard if you bring a pet.
Bring a cooler to store your bait in so it doesn't leave a smell in the refrigerator.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: With prior approval, a pet fee, signed Pet Policy.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. Please dispose of butts.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Located in Alligator Point, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bayside Marina. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bald Point State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Public Beach Access - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 50 min drive - 50.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aligator Point Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scibelli Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kelli & Danny's Wedding By The Sea - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alligator Point vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bald Point State Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Public Beach Access. Alligator Point Beach and Wilson Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

BEACHFRONT! Pet Friendly! Fenced yard! Fall Discounts! Butterfly Season! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful visit

Awesome property! Perfect week..thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

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

Excellent & relaxing

We love this beautiful beachfront home. We have stayed here a couple of times. It is nicely decorated, good bedroom/ bathroom spaces and wonderful kitchen. Many sitting areas, front porch, screened room as well as 2 sets of sliding glass doors making the living room an excellent sitting area with oceanfront views as well. Thanks Sharon for hosting us! We love your house!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

3rd year

We love this home and Alligator Point! Our 3rd successful year at this home. We enjoyed the beach, golf, fishing and the remote location. Thank you Sharon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry s.

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect beachfront cottage for my husband and I and our dogs. Beach is private and quiet. Lovely! Til next time Quirky Crab!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

R & R

Great spot for a quiet get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Quirky Crab

Very clean. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Great Getaway

Very Relaxing Beach house. First time coming to beach in October and will be back ! Sharon was great to work with considering the circumstances !
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Quirky Crab Stay #2

We were so happy with Quirky Crab we did year 2 of family vacation. We are especially happy the property is pet friendly. We enjoyed fishing, golf and beaches. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

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

Lovely Beach Home

Great location!! Right on the beach!! Very comfortable home with a great yard. We loved our stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Quirky Crab Just like home with your own private beach

Best beach experience ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Bowdon

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

Quite time

Love the remote location! Love the nature beach that wasn't crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed a great week at Quirky Crab with our adult children. The house was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

darrin s.

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

Nice Family Getaway

Our family was pleased with our stay.It was by far the least crowded beach that we have ever stayed at-very private! The house had all we needed and the short walk to the beach was a huge plus. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a quiet,private beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Out of the way beach experience

Quirky Crab was ideal for us. Pet friendly, remote as in away from the usual beach scene. Short walk from rear deck to the beach, very private. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen K.

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

Peaceful

Second time at Quirky Crab. The house is as described. Old Florida beautiful. Will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

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

Relaxing days at the beach 🏝️

We love the Quirky Crab beach house and so did our pups,,, the house has everything needed for a fun beach getaway! We loved the sun deck, screened porch and the closeness to beach is priceless!! The entire yard is fenced so the dogs had a fun time running free & exploring 😎😎 thanks Sharon for hosting us 🏝️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Relaxing week at the beach

We had an awesome, relaxing week at the Quirky Crab. The house was clean and up-to-date. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. Very few people on the beach even for a holiday weekend. Beautiful view! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

M E.

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

An Absolutely Fantastic Time at the Quirky Crab

It's really difficult to put into words how wonderful Alligator Point is to someone who has never been to the area. Very isolated and very few people at the beach. There were many days we had the beach to ourselves. Complete relaxation and isolation provided the perfect ability to recharge personal batteries of life. The house was well equipped with everything required for a two week stay. Local area has enough grocery options, restaurants and fresh fish markets for any meal option you are looking for. The property has a wonderful fenced in yard for fur babies. Our labs thoroughly enjoyed the yard and the beach. Bald Point State Park offered a nice change from walks on the beach with multiple hiking paths to explore. St. George Island Lighthouse is a great destination for a day trip if your looking for a fun scenic drive. The overall house is very well taken care of and the bedrooms offer a comfortable nights sleep after a long day of hiking or lounging at the beach. The deck and screened in porch offer additional options if a break from the beach is needed. The beach is a very short walk from the house and if you fish there's plenty of species to catch. There will definitely be a return trip to the Quirky Crab!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Dryden, MI US

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

Great stay at the Quirky Crab

We enjoyed our week on the beach. The house was very comfortable, clean and had a great view of the beach. The dog lived the fenced yard. We enjoyed several great dinners in the area as well as Apalachicola. Beach was beautiful. Hope to return in the future, Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger V., Huntsville, Al. USA

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

Great Getaway!

Sharon, we throughly enjoyed our stay at the Quirky Crab. Beaches are virtually empty other than an occasional beachcomber or pelican. We loved watching the dolphins every morning and enjoyed the fishing. Will definitely re-book for our next vacation. Thanks for being a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Gallatin, TN

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

Breath of fresh air!

House was very nice and clean. Plenty of space for our purposes. Very quiet and low key location. The deck and the view was amazing!!! Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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

Very good

It was as presented. Great location and comfortable accommodations. Only recommendation is to upgrade linens and towels. Definitely would recommend this home and location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lavon S.

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

Love alligator point beach

This was our second summer to stay at the beach. My family loved the house and the location. I’m 81 and it was easy to take the steps. Will hopefully will return next summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F., Eau Claire

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

Great Stay at Alligator Point

Everything was great about our stay at the Quirky Crab. This is a Quiet area of Florida with a beautiful beach and very cozy beach house. The owner is wonderful. Our Black Lab Bella loved her walks on the beach and the Ring Neck Ducks that winter in Alligator point. Thank you for sharing your beach house! We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Quiet!!

If you want quiet and no people around, this is the place for you!! Alligator Point is secluded from "town"! The only business is the Tiki bar open from Thursday-Sunday, and everyone goes there!! The property is nice, clean, and as advertised. Nothing fancy. Fenced in yard was great for the dogs! Beach is nice and great for walking and collecting shells! Thanks for a nice stay!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

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