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Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath

Family-friendly stay near Panama City Beaches

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Sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Sunnyside stay.At this Sunnyside cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carillon Beach and Powell Lake. Also, Panama City Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Camp Helen State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Powell Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Panama City Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Pier Park - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Sushi And Noodle Bar - ‬4 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.

Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath

A Ray of sunshine is located in the charming, gated community of Carillon Beach. Only minutes from 30A. After visiting Carillon Beach for over 7 years, we loved it so much, we purchased this home in March of 2018! Our house sits just steps from beach walkover 2.

There is about a mile stretch of white sugar sand and beautiful ocean. I find myself taking pictures every single trip. We have never gotten over what a beautiful place this is!

Our home has NO stairs. The front porch is welcoming and the favorite place to hang. The master opens to the back deck which overlooks our private pool. The pool can be heated in the cooler months. You'll see this home is ideal for families with kids, both young and older.

We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms have queen beds; 3rd has 2 sets of bunk beds with full mattresses on bottom bunks. Each bedroom has its own full bath room. Sleeps 8 to 10 people. The master bedroom has access to private outdoor shower with hot and cold running water, which is a great treat after a day at the beach.

Carillon is a quiet gated community with paved roads and sidewalks that create a safe place for children and families to ride bikes and walk to activities. There are 3 pools available for your use in the community; a lakeside pool, beachside and parkside pool. The Bellview Park has a playground , tennis courts, basketball court and an open grassy area.

Carillon has a cute, quaint town center. During the summer you can enjoy outdoor concerts on the green and various children's activities. There is also a chapel and a gift shop that rents bikes, paddle boards and kayaks in town center. There are 2 restaurants in this area.

Our home is also walking distance to Lake Powell, a brackish water lake, that you can do every water activity you can think of including jet skiing, and boating.

Our home comes with a beach chair service, which includes 2 chaise lounge chairs and a large beach umbrella. Beach chair service runs March 15 to October 15 of each year.

Carillon is located 5 minutes by car from the beginning of the famous stretch of highway, 30A

Conveniently located 1/4 mile from 2 grocery stores: Publix and Winn Dixie

Please Note: Home is SMOKE FREE and NO PETS ALLOWED. There is an age restriction and number of occupants restriction. Reservations not accepted for students or singles under age of 25.

Keywords: Single family beach home, Private pool, house, beach, vacation rental, one level , kid friendly, heated pool, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,250 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We only allow Saturday to Saturday bookings. Reservations can only start on Saturday.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath to the airport?

This cottage is 18.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath to the beach?

This cottage is a short 11-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and 1-minute walk from Carillon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath have a pool?

This cottage features an outdoor pool.

Does Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath to downtown Panama City Beach?

This cottage is 3.5 mi away from West Panama City Beach.

Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful and the location is fantastic! My family had a wonderful week and look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Didn't want to go home!

We absolutely fell in love with this house and the neighborhood, it was so charming, peaceful, and perfect for families. The beach was just a short walk away, and the private pool made it feel like a true getaway. We rented bikes and would ride over for ice cream in the evenings, which made it even more special. We even had an issue that was our fault and the owner was so kind and accommodating. Already looking forward to booking it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

Ray of Sunshine was perfect for our family of 6. The kids loved the bunk room. It was a safe home with small children thanks to no stairs and the gated pool. We highly recommend to families with small kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawna k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2025

Steve is a wonderful host! Very quick to answer questions and very kind. The house was the perfect location and fit our family of four plus grandma comfortably. The pool was a big hit for our 2 year old and 9 year old boys. Would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another perfect beach trip!

This was our third stay at Ray of Sunshine! We love this house! A private pool and less than a block to the beach! We love this neighborhood! Think Rosemary Beach 20 years ago. Drive to Rosemary is only 5 minutes away so u can still go to your favorite restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at Ray of Sunshine

This was our second time there. The house is perfect for us - 4 adults, 2 small children. The pool is great to have for kids. Short walk down the block to the beach walkover. We really like this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C., Cary, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation in a Wonderful House

We had an amazing time in Carillon Beach and loved staying at this house! The neighborhood is absolutely perfect. It is quiet, safe, and beautiful! We were able to walk to the beach, 2 small restaurants, a coffee shop, a general store, and a playground. Having a pool at the house was so nice, as our three daughters always had something to do! The house is clean and had everything we needed. We are hoping to come back to visit soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week

Couldn’t have asked for a better location. Loved having a pool and the host was very hospitable and on point with instructions. The only negative was the shower situation in the primary bath. We didn’t mind it being outside, as it was private, however with a bad knee, I was not able to climb over the tub. Fortunately, we were able to use the other bathroom. I would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay at Ray of Sunshine! Clean, plenty of amenities, very short walk to the beach, and we loved having the pool in the backyard. Steve was easy to communicate with and prompt to respond with any questions we had. The Carillon Beach community has been a favorite vacation spot for our family. Quiet, beautiful, and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Grayslake, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable!

We love staying at a Ray of Sunshine! It fits our family of 5 perfectly and we hope to bring friends for the teens with us on our next visit. The location is ideal for beach access, and the pool is a perfect way to relax after a day at the beach. The community has the same feel as Rosemary Beach without all crowds! It’s quiet and clean and beautiful. The house has everything you need for a relaxing family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

I stayed here with my husband and two grown daughters. It was the perfect size for us. The beds and sheets were so comfortable. Even the towels were soft and new. There was an excessive heat warning all week so we spent every day in the pool. We loved having a pool at the house. There are chairs around the pool in the shade and a deck with chairs which made it nice. The backyard is private and quiet. We also loved the outdoor shower off the master bath. You could access it from the outside or through the master bath tub. It was one of our favorite parts of the house. There are two other showers if you don’t want to use the outdoor one. The house is only a few doors down from the beach so it’s a great location. This is our fourth time staying in Carillon and we love how it’s gated, quiet, safe and has beautiful homes. We rented a golf cart for the week from a business at Carillon and they delivered and picked it up. Very fun to have to drive around the neighborhood. The house is very clean. We had such a relaxing vacation. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Russell Family

Great week loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Distance to beach fantastic!

Great location and being a single level home was a deal breaker.. pool was an added plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad R., Southaven, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Week with family

Wonderful week with family at Ray of sunshine!! Very nice home, spotless, great condition and well stocked. First time in Sunnyside (have stayed along the coast many times) but LOVE the neighborhood. Quiet, friendly, quaint neighborhood feel like 30a used to be but easy access to anything needed just down the road. Shaded pool for a quick dip after the 1/2 block walk back from uncrowded beach. Quick communication with owner, highly recommend. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved A Ray of Sunshine

Great house, perfect for us (grandparents, parents, 1 toddler) with sweet private pool behind the house, a must to keep a toddler occupied. Very close to beach walkover. We would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Vacation

A Ray of Sunshine is a beautiful house inside and out. It is located in the private community of Carillon Beach which was quiet and had all sorts of wonderful amenities all within walking distance. Our three boys were in the pool everyday, so paying extra for having it heated was well worth it. We were also just a block away from the beach which was so convenient. The owners were great to work with and very communicative. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We enjoyed the house even with the chilly weather. Thankful for a heated pool. And the beach was a very short stroll. The house is perfect for a family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway.

We had a wonderful stay. Extremely clean, just a few yards to beach, quiet neighborhood. Heating the pool was an additional cost, but worth it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyllie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

The house is beautiful! It had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool, and we loved how close it was to the beach walkover!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and amazing

This was our first stay at Carillon Beach. The property is absolutely amazing - beautifully decorated, 20 feet from the beach walkover and one of the only properties that has a private pool. We were down there for tropical storm Fred and the owners checked in on us repeatedly to make sure we had all the essentials for a power outage. Even the neighbors were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

A Ray of Sunshine is a wonderful home at Carrillon Beach. Three bedrooms and three baths were perfect for our family. The master bath shower is outdoors which we found to be less steamy and very refreshing. The adults loved the backyard pool during our 1 year olds afternoon naps. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Great house with an amazing pool. Will definitely stay there again. Only unique/disappointing feature is that there is no true shower in the master BR. The walk-out to the outdoor shower is odd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice one story home and pool!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at A Ray of sunshine! Steve called to make sure we didn’t have any questions before our stay. House was very clean when we arrived at 3pm! Nice having everything on one floor and no steps to maneuver with little ones. The house held our 2 families (4 kids ages 3-9) very nicely. The pool was perfect to have right outside our back door especially on one of our double red flag days at the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021