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VERY SHORT STROLL TO BEACH & POOL! HUGE SCREENED PORCH! 2 BIKES!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Seacrest, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Deer Lake State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Panama City Beach, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. .This vacation home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Seaside Beach and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Pier Park.

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min walk
  • Alys Beach - 7 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach - 11 min drive
  • Carillon Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust at The Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

VERY SHORT STROLL TO BEACH & POOL! HUGE SCREENED PORCH! 2 BIKES!

Our cozy, clean, well-maintained cottage is tucked inside the family-friendly Magnolia Cottages neighborhood along the Florida Panhandle's scenic Highway 30A. The neighborhood pool is steps from our door. The spectacular beach across 30A is a 5-minute walk away. A private boardwalk and staircase leads down to white sand and the prettiest water in all of North America.

When the surf is up, you can hear it from our large, screened-in porch. Unlike some other developments on 30A, Magnolia Cottages preserved much of the natural vegetation -- palmettos, pine trees, scrub oaks, etc. -- between the houses and along its cobblestone streets.

Our cottage has beautiful pine floors. The fully-stocked kitchen island is integrated into the communal family room; the efficient set-up is perfect for cooking dinners at home. Eat along the island, at the dining room table, or at the table on the porch.

The master bedroom has a king bed and full bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed and full bath. The third bedroom -- which our kids have claimed as the "kids' room" -- has two full-size beds and a TV mounted on the wall (the other bedrooms do not have TVs). A third bathroom, with a shower, is located next to the kids' room. It's configured perfectly for one or two families, assuming the kids don't mind sharing a bedroom. (Kids are great -- but no pets, please!)

We carefully furnished and decorated our cottage to be a welcoming, enjoyable place after a day at the beach or for staying in during a rainy afternoon (listening to the rain on the porch is like a real-life white-noise machine).

We provide two adult-sized, one-speed beach cruiser bicycles for leisurely rides through the neighborhood or along the bike path that runs alongside Highway 30A.

We're located toward the quieter, eastern end of 30A, which typically sees less traffic than stretches further west. The shops and dining of Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, the Hub, Seaside and Grayton Beach, as well as the dunes and often deserted beach of Deer Lake State Park, are minutes away.

Our driveway has room for two vehicles to park side-by-side. Magnolia Cottages does not allow parking on the street.

We book our property ourselves. Our property managers are readily available for any issues that may arise; they are in the neighborhood most days.

We sneak away to this house as much as we can to "exhale," relax and enjoy the amazing beach, water and air. We hope you do as well!

Note: As they are throughout Florida, the beaches in our area are a mix of private and public beaches. Access to some stretches of 'private' beach is more rigorously restricted than for others, but we've never had a problem finding plenty of space to set up on the sand.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mary Spera

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: **No exceptions**

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1225 sq ft (114 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: **No exceptions**

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5 Minute Walk TO Beach 2 Houses From Pool

VERY SHORT STROLL TO BEACH & POOL! HUGE SCREENED PORCH! 2 BIKES! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Everything was clean and easy. The property manager was prompt and responded immediately to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful stay!
Perfect spot tucked away on a safe street. Close to everything. Everything was great, as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation!
We loved our stay in this quiet neighborhood! Super easy access to beach. House was spotless and well stocked. We would love to stay here again next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
We loved the location and neighborhood!!! The house was lovely and the kitchen was well stocked. I would have liked to have a tv in bedroom. Loved the bikes!! The shed was stocked with beach gear, however some of the beach gear was pretty worn. The pool was super convenient. Would definitely stay again!! Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Week
This was our first time to 30A and it was perfect! I was nervous about choosing a place to stay because of all the public vs. private beach access information, but this house proved to be the best choice! Close to the beach, close to the pool, the house was beautiful and cozy and provided everything we needed! The hosts are excellent and the communication they provide is top notch! I received a PDF with clear instructions and a comprehensive guide to the area. The beach access was easy and the recommendations the host provided on rentals and how to navigate things made our planning easy. We will book here again for any future 30A trips!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Family Beach Trip
We had a great time and the home was so comfortable with the beach and pool so close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene M., Memphis, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property as described. Very coopertive owners. Definitely would book again. The only improvement would be a rail on the stairs to the entry.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
30A
We had such a great time!! Everything went so smoothly and loved our cottage so close to the beach. The beach was great as well and restaurants around the area were a 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sjana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week!
Our family had a great vacation here. The location is amazing, very quiet and private, but still close to all the towns and restaurants. The pool was nice and the walk to the beach was only a few minutes! The house was super comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the screened in porch! Our only small complaint was that the rug in the living room hadn’t been vacuumed and there was some small pieces of maybe dog kibble on it? Besides that random thing, the place was spotless. Rooms and beds were comfortable and having laundry was a great plus. Thank you so much, we hope to be back one day! 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Trip
We loved our stay and love the neighborhood! It’s one of our favorites. We will be back again for thanksgiving next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Weldon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The house was very nice and comfortable, all was great with the property, the neighborhood was really nice as well. But it was a little too far away from shopping and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Oakwood GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cottage
So happy with the accommodations. Well stocked and homey. Loved the shed with toys bikes and floats. It has a charcoal grill so we did steaks one night. I would get up early and take short walk to the beach h to watch the sunrise. Great access to pool. So grateful to have this time with our kids and grandson. He had magnets that he used on the road cofee table. Such a great time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place and Location
Amazing property close to everything. Clean, quite and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Our family stayed for over a week and loved every minute!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowdy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach cottage
Had a great time! Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie O., Dunwoody, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!!
We loved our stay! House was perfect for our family and friends. The location is absolutely perfect--5 min walk to the beach and we did not have any trouble finding a perfect spot to sit front row to the water. Also, perfect for our teens to bike down to Rosemary (1.5 mile bike ride) for the day. We loved being close enough for our kids (and us) to bike down but far enough away from the crowds!! Also, the shed had bikes and chairs and everything needed to enjoy our stay. Communication with owners was great. I would highly recommend this place. Hurry and book!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Beach Vacation
18 Kareny Lane in Magnolia Cottages was a wonderful experience. It was me, my husband and our daughter and son--in-law with our 16 and 12 year old granddaughers. The bedrooms were so comfortable and beautifully decorated throughout the cottage. It was a perfect distance from the beach and luckily the weather was gorgeous the entire stay. We hated to leave after 7 days. We enjoyed all the beach gear in the shed and played games at night. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your home. Best vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This was a great house for our family. Very clean and had everything we needed. We loved the screened in porch and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer bliss
What a great way to start our kids summer vacation! Such a cute house and functional layout. Beach is a bit of a walk when lugging all tour stuff but the gorgeous color of the water when you get there is we’ll worth it. My son learned to swim in the pool which is a short walk from the house. Quick bike ride on the path to The Hub, Alys beach, or Rosemary beach. Fun things to do include looking for crabs after dark, yoga at Raw & Juicy Friday 7am, and dinner in Watercolor. It was heaven and we didn’t want to leave! Thank you Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend
We just loved this house! The living area and kitchen were nicely furnished and well-designed. The beds were very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the screened in porch! Close proximity to the beach makes this property particularly desirable. Finally-loved the quiet peacefulness of the neighborhood. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
girls trip
house was great. screened in porch was our favorite. we loved the location - close enough to beach public access that we could walk/use golf cart. had a small issue with WiFi and the owners/property manager were so helpful. we would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
We had a great stay in the Seacrest Beach area cottage, it was a beautiful home and suited our family perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELISE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect! The beds were so comfortable!
We had a very seamless rental experience with great communication with the owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cozy Beach House with Lots of Privacy
We loved the private beach access and community pool that was right across the street. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed and a shed of all the beach toys, bikes, chairs that made out trip super easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022