Homes for Rent in Lanark Village, Carrabelle

Lanark Village is a quiet community set along the waterfront on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. The village began in the late 19th century and was a popular resort until it was taken over by the U.S. Army during World War II and used to train soldiers for amphibious warfare, including D-Day. The community, which caters to retirees but includes a variety of residents, is anchored by the cottage-style row housing that was converted from military barracks once the war ended. Today, residents enjoy an affordable coastal retreat with easy access to outdoor adventures. “Lots of fishing and on-the-water activities. It’s an Old Florida-style of living,” says Kathleen Bouchelle of Anchor Realty Florida, who has sold several village properties. Cozy, colorful homes stand out among the attached single-family housing in the heart of the community. The rows of homes are oriented so that they face each other and not the street. They are separated by walkways. “A lot of people who live there are local, single and elderly,” Bouchelle says. “They’re small units close to the water.” Smaller traditional designs, manufactured and ranch-style homes on larger lots were added as the community expanded over