Sweet Baby James

This grand, newly constructed Southern beach home with dramatically high ceilings and three private bath king bedrooms, including a first floor master suite, is positioned picturesquely on Carillon Avenue in the center of Carillon Beach and will soon become a sought-after Carillon Beach vacation rental home. Countless beach memories await as you vacation in “Sweet Baby James,” a well-appointed home featuring an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, bunk room, 4 ½ baths and stately sweeping double-loaded porches, just right for the perfect family gathering.

Walk-over #3 is where you will find a complementary lounger - 2 chairs with two pads and one umbrella set up for you daily (March 1 - Oct 31). Additional chairs may be procured through the on-site beach service. Beach towels are provided for our guests.

SWEET BABY JAMES:
1st floor
Open living and dining area
Gourmet kitchen
Master King Bedroom, private full bath (walk in shower), TV
Powder room
Shutter, private porch with TV
Laundry Room

2nd floor
Additional Living room, sleeper sofa
Guest King bedroom, private bath, TV
Guest King bedroom, private bath, TV
Bunk bedroom (4 twin beds), full bath
Porch overlooking Carillon Avenue

Sweet Baby James is located in the sequestered gated community of Carillon Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, which enjoys 3900 feet of uncrowded, white, sugary-sand beaches. Amenities include 3 community pools: Bellview Park, Beach Club Pool (located on the Gulf of Mexico), and East Pool. There are tennis/pickle ball courts, full basketball court, children's play area and large green spaces. This is a walking, biking, golf cart community with cafe, exercise club, general store, and Baliage salon and spa. In addition to the manned entrance gate, Carillon also employs licensed security officers who patrol the grounds to ensure the safety of our guests. Carillon Beach is a 'Mayberry USA' beach community where lasting, even generational, memories are created. Also, Carillon Beach is a disability friendly community with a wheelchair lift to the main pool area and a handicapped accessible ramp from the pool to the beach. The upscale shopping and restaurants of Rosemary Beach and 30A are only a 3-minute drive away.

Carillon Beach is without a doubt an invigorating retreat. Whether you relax in style or energize in fun activity, enjoy the best-kept secret along 30A, Carillon Beach . . .Come and enjoy yourself. The beach is breath-taking, the emerald waters await at Sweet Baby James.

PARKING POLICY: 4 vehicles and 1 golf cart. Maximum of one Vehicle or Golf Cart in the gravel area to be parked in front of a home, in the gravel. NO Golf Cart Charging of a cart that is parked on any gravel area. Charging must take place in the driveway.

GUARD GATE ENTRANCE PROCEDURE AND HOA PARKING POLICY: The Carillon Beach HOA has implemented a QR code entrance procedure for renters at the main entrance. All vehicles must register and pay a $35/vehicle parking fee to enter Carillon Beach. Upon registration, you will receive a QR code that you will use at the entrance scanner.

NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED OR COMMITTED UNTIL SPEAKING WITH THE MGR. PERSONALLY TO ASSURE THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU.

This is a family vacation home. WE DO NOT RENT TO VACATIONING GROUPS OF STUDENTS OR SINGLES.

* 24/7 staffed gatehouse & security patrols
* 3900 linear feet of serene, white-sand gulf beaches
* Lake Carillon (12-acre lake)
* Contiguous Lake Powell (largest FL salt-water, coastal dune lake)
* Parks & interconnecting pathways (natural landscaping)
* 3 Exceptional swimming pools (1 heated pool in winter)
* Children's pool
* Children's playground
* Pickel-ball and Tennis courts
* Basketball courts
* Lush promenade (pedestrian strolling avenue)
* Golf cart, bicycle, & kayak rental deliveries
* Downtown Carillon
* Concerts On The Green'
* Meeting House Sunday church service (overlooking Lake Carillon)--Ring the bell!

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Vacation 2024

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Cypress, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Very clean and well kept

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• Picture perfect vacation home!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  Jennifer G from Mandeville , LA recommends this vacation rental

  Picture perfect vacation home! Loved the 3 king beds with large bathrooms for 3 couples. House was very clean, and kitchen was well stocked. Will definitely visit again!

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• Great place to stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  Dina W recommends this vacation rental

  Great house!

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• Excellent home for our extended family with every amenity.

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2024

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  a guest from Columbus, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  Very clean and spacious home! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with extended family in such a wonderful setting. The rental company was top-notch, always responding quickly to any question. Would definitely stay again in this beautiful home.

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• Lovely Beach Rental

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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  a guest from Little Rock, Arkansas recommends this vacation rental

  This home was wonderfully located as my daughter got married just around the corner on the Village Green. It was an easy walk to do the beach and so convenient to grab a coffee or sandwich at the shops in downtown Carillon. Can't think of anything the house did not have. Great seating, lovely decor....would rent it again! Property managers were so helpful and responded quickly to any request we had!

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• Great Carillon Beach Rental!!

  Stayed 9 days ending in November, 2023

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  Steph B from Ooltewah , Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  We have rented Sweet Baby James for the last Thanksgivings. 5 stars from cleanliness, to location, to aesthetic beauty of the home! Highly recommend!!

  • Manager Responded on 1/25/2024

    Thank you for your 5 star review. These owners are at the top of list in equipping their home for a relaxing, fun beach experience. Hope to see you again soon. Karen Sandel Owner & Mgr. Carillon Beach Rentals, LLC

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• Perfection

  Stayed 6 days ending in November, 2023

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  Lorrie H from Hendersonville , Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Sweet Baby James during our daughter’s wedding in Carillon was perfect! Looking forward to a future stay at this home. We were notified of the construction next door prior to our arrival which I appreciated. Every single thing from booking to check in to check out was smooth and easy.

  • Manager Responded on 3/3/2024

    Thank you for your 5 Star review. This premier home with its location near the meeting house and the lovely white decor was, indeed, perfect for your daughter's wedding. We hope that many enduring family memories were made. Don't await the next wedding to come back! Carillon Beach is a special place. That's why we moved and have resided here for more than 14 years. Karen Sandel, Owner & Mgr. Carillon Beach Rentals, LLC

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• Beautiful and Spacious

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2023

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  kelly l from Saint Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  I have rented several homes at Carillon Beach. This house feels very spacious and beautiful. It is well appointed and comfortable. My children loved the bunk room. We rented a golf cart for easy beach access and fun evening rides around the pretty neighborhood. The beach chair provider is new in 2023 and we experienced many inefficiencies with this process. With our historical experience in carillon beach, homes that included beach chairs always meant beach loungers - sturdy wooden permanent chairs. New service offers pop up chairs and loungers. If chair type is important to you, I recommend confirmation of type of chair included with rental house - prior to rental.

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• Great house for a large family

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Midland, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time at Sweet Baby James in arillon. The house was very well stocked with kitchen needs. From pots and pans to dishes and silverware, it’s there. Having extra beach towels is great,too!

  • Manager Responded on 7/8/2023

    Thank you for your 5 stars review. This owner takes great pride in furnishing their lovely, newer home as they would like it to be furnished if renting. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Karen Sandel Owner & Mgr., Carillon Beach Rentals

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• Excellent Stay!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Wendi C from Bishop, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Sweet Baby James was sweet!! The house was perfect, but our favorite spot was the front porch with comfy rockers and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the friendly neighbors walking by. The open floor plan including the kitchen and family room was spacious and inviting. The side porch was the perfect drop off for all thing beachy!!! The one-mile private beach at Carillon was wonderful!!! Thank you Karen Sandel for being so accommodating and friendly. You made us feel right at home at Carillon. We have already booked our vacation week 2024!!

  • Manager Responded on 7/8/2023

    Your 5 star review is appreciated. We are thrilled that you enjoyed Sweet Baby James the way the owner intended. As manager of this lovely home, we strive to make the stay of every guest as perfect as humanly possible. We look forward to your return. Karen Sandel Owner & Mgr., Carillon Beach Rentals

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• Sweet Baby James

  Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2023

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  Kenneth S from Franklin, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent rental experience from the initial communication with Karen, the vetting process and the e-mail communication prior to check-in. The app was a nice touch as well.
  
  Sweet Baby James was in immaculate condition when we arrived and loved the layout of the house. We had 3 families (10 total) and the set-up of the house was great. Conveniently located next to the Carillon shops and a very safe & easy walk to the beach. Definitely recommend this property.

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• Sweet Baby James vacation

  Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2022

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  a guest from Newburgh, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  Great Layout for 2 families. House is very nice and well furnished. Home was as described and check in and out was very easy.

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• Wonderful week at Sweet Baby James

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2022

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  Lauren R from Blacksburg , VA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at Sweet Baby James in Carillon Beach! This house is beautiful and spacious, and a very easy walk to the pool and the beach. We would highly recommend this home.

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• Four nights to attend a Carillon wedding

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2022

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  a guest from Birmingham, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Five adults rented this house for four nights. It was ideally located for us near the wedding chapel and a short walk/drive to the beach. The house was clean and well decorated.

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• Another great beach trip

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2022

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  Zach B from Chattanooga, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the house! The only complaint I could give is they need more outdoor seating and porch furniture. Great upstairs patio, but no where to sit.

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• Family fsvorite

  Stayed 8 days ending in April, 2022

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  Kim J from Knoxville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful family vacation today n this BEAUTIFUL home!!! Long slow evenings on the front porch and space for multiple families! Made sweet memories here!!

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• 2022 Spring Break

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2022

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  Jennifer S from PLAINFIELD, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  Our experience was fantastic. Fabulous house and beautiful location. Already looking to book next trip.

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• Sweet home!

  Stayed 6 days ending in February, 2022

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  Dan L from Brentwood, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice home with a great family friendly floor plan. Super clean and well maintained. The only downside... it is the first home at the entrance to Carillon and you can see and hear the highway traffic. Inside it's not a big deal, but be aware of this fact.

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• Great House

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2021

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  Mack R from Danville, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time at Sweet Baby James. Amenities were very nice and the house was very clean.

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• Sweet Baby James- A great rental for a large family!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  a guest from Midland, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  This house is beautifully decorated but very livable. The kitchen/ dining space is very open and spacious! The beds were very comfortable!

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• Sweet Baby James

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Lafayette, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Great

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• AHHHH...CARILLON WITH KAREN

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2021

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  a guest from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect...even with the few imperfections, which were taken care of immediately by Karen.
  The house is beautiful and well appointed.

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• Awesome

  Stayed 6 days ending in April, 2021

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  Martha A from Peachtree City, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Loved it. Beautiful home. Very comfortable would stay there again.

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• Relaxing Vacation

  Stayed 9 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Chicago, Illinois recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, beautiful house and can’t wait to come back again soon. Ideal with kids for a quieter place to relax, go to the beach and pool, play tennis, and take walks.
  

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• Spring Break at Sweet Baby James

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2021

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  Paul T from Memphis, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great family week at Carillon Beach. Five adults, 4 kids, and a baby, and we had plenty of space. We were comfortable and the rental is new and beautiful. We would definitely visit again. I would recommend renting a golf cart as we did to travel to and from the beach.

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