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Beach nearby
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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Panama City Beach, Florida
  • Popular LocationAlys Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRosemary Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarillon Beach7 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)29 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 12
2500 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon

Room options

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Rosemary Beach vacation home, you'll find Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 6 min walk
  • Rosemary Beach - 9 min walk
  • Seacrest Beach - 3 min drive
  • Camp Helen State Park - 5 min drive
  • Carillon Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shades - 17 min walk
  • Donut Hole - 19 min walk
  • George's at Alys Beach - 7 min walk
  • Fonville Press - 11 min walk
  • Beach & Brew - 5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!

Drift away and enjoy your vacation in this three-story home located in Seacrest Beach. Home fronts 30-A and features a fully enclosed PRIVATE COURTYARD with a grill, outdoor dining table and lounge chairs perfect for relaxing and sunbathing! Enjoy panoramic VIEWS of the GULF and evening sunsets from the 3rd floor deck. ''DRIFTWOOD COTTAGE'' is only steps to the 12,000 sf Lagoon Pool that Seacrest is known for and is ideally located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Deeded beach access is just a short 1 min walk across the street and if walking is not an option the Seacrest Beach community tram will provide a ride for your entire group to the white sand beaches. Parking for 3 cars only. (Lagoon pool will be closed from Nov 6th until Nov 20th 2023)

This vacation haven is perfectly situated for all the fun surrounding it! The home features open living/kitchen area, ceramic tile and hard wood floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, one on the main level with its own full bath and walk in closet that opens to a porch and private courtyard. The living room also features a queen sleeper sofa. There are two additional bedrooms located on the 2nd level with king beds, each with its own large balcony and attached bathrooms. The spacious master suite opens to a private balcony and has a separate walk-in shower, jetted tub and double vanity. The master also has a trundle bed with two twin mattresses. The 3rd level has a lounging/living area with a queen sleeper sofa and twin sleeper chair. The decks on both sides are a perfect escape to enjoy the beautiful Emerald Coast views! This beautiful home also includes beach gear credit. You can use the credits towards beach chairs, beach wagons, toys, or kayaks.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

Beach Service
The Seacrest Beach Homeowner’s Association is proud to have La Dolce Vita act as our ambassadors down at the beach. You can reserve beach chairs or setup a beach bonfire by visiting their on-line reservation portal or give them a call at 866-651-1869.

Seacrest Café
One of the newest additions to our community is the Seacrest Beach Café operated by Crust Artisan Bakery. The Café is located on the east side of the lagoon and features a delectable menu that is not your typical pool-side snack shack. They have seafood baskets, the classics such as chicken fingers and burgers, po-boys and sandwiches as well as a satisfying kids menu.

Lagoon/Amphitheater
Centered within the community is the Seacrest Lagoon. This 378,000-gallon pool is one of the largest private pools in the state of Florida, and is open year-round from 9am – 9:45pm for Seacrest residents and guests. At present, our amazing lagoon pool is heated only by the sun. The amphitheater is a grassy area where concerts, movies, and weddings are held. It is also great for a pick-up game of Bocce or Frisbee throwing.

Tram Service
From March through October, the Seacrest Tram service offers transportation to and from the designated tram stops in the neighborhood to the beach or the Lagoon. Simply walk out your front door go to the nearest tram stop and then call for pickup. The tram will arrive within fifteen minutes. The tram starts running every day at 9:00 AM and the last pickup from the beach is 5:30 PM seven days a week.

NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED!

Beach Access
Seacrest Beach enjoys a deeded beach access at the entrance of the neighborhood, across Hwy 30-A, through the Sunset community. Seacrest residents and guests may walk through the pedestrian boardwalk, or ride the tram through the easement.

Restaurants/Retail
Seacrest Beach’s neighboring developments, The Village of South Walton, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach, offer an array of excellent local dining and shopping options. These areas are well within a 15 –minute walk from anywhere in Seacrest Beach.

Walking Trails
Over 1.35 miles of shaded walking trails winding through the community

-https://www.seacrestbeachcommunity.com/

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Alys Beach and 9-minute walk from Rosemary Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! to downtown Panama City Beach?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi away from Panama City Beach.

Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, gorgeous pools, and a close walk to shopping and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cara C., Columbus, OH

Needs improvement
The three of us came for a girls weekend to beach, shop, relax, eat & unwind. We arrived at 1am & by 7:30am the next morning, we had a parking violation on our vehicle because we didn’t have the proper permit. The office was closed when we arrived, so…we were put off by this action. Then, that morning we went to the check in office at the pool. They gave us a packet. When we got back to the house the packet had NO permit inside, but we had plans for the entire day & didn’t have time to go back to get the permit until after the office’s closing, so of course, we got another violation ticket on the car the next morning. It was ridiculous. When we arrived at the house at 1am the first night there was a HUGE roach - i am talking several inches large in the bedroom downstairs. We were very upset about it & couldn’t catch it and it went from the ceiling to the wall to under the bed. When we woke up there was a huge spider on the kitchen counter. Many of the lights didn’t work, including the one in the master BR on the fan, the one on the main floor on the fan, & many bulbs were out. There were no cushions on the outdoor furniture on the third floor patio, which was pictured with cushions, so we had to bring blankets and pillows to sit out there each morning & put them back each morning. The seal on the door on the downstairs bedroom had a huge gap. The paper products were horrible in quality for the price of this property. The master BR shower wasnt clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
Driftwood Cottage was clean and beautiful! It accommodated 8 people (4 adults and 4 kids) well. The neighborhood itself is cute and offers a wonderful pool! Overall, the access to the beach is convenient, however we were limited where we could sit at the beach. While chairs were available for purchase, all guests of our neighborhood were limited to a small section of the beach. That was very disappointing to us. Rosemary Beach has cute shopping and good food options. Highly recommend bikes because parking is limited and traffic becomes congested. We had issues with the Wi-Fi and maintenance was called twice. Inconsistent cooling (AC) in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Close to everything!
Perfect home for big group. Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Wonderful location. Clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
The house was very lovely… neat and clean. Location was great for getting to the beach quickly but be prepared for a VERY small and crowded designated beach area. The house description on line was not the same as the info sent to us from rental company. On line had 3 designated parking spaces and check in time was 3:00. Info sent to us from rental company was 2 parking spaces and 4:00 check in.. we also had an issue with our tv that we reported that i never heard back from. Other than that it was a great trip and the location is walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun rental
This house was clean, really nicely decorated, cozy & just as shown in the pictures. The kids loved the rooftop hammocks. It was a great place to stay for our family of older teens on spring break- they loved biking around to nearby ice cream, shopping, meeting up with friends & going to the beach. The area overall was less of a good fit for our younger child (over the spring break time frame) due to the huge number of teens & college kids everywhere. The location is very close to everything you could need- we only used our car once & could walk or bike to everything (aside from a shipt order of groceries). The only reason I would not recommend this location would be for a family with young children on spring break, as there are a million older teens biking around and the activities and language are frequently not appropriate for young kids. It’s also very difficult to get beach space or any kind of restaurant reservation or even carry out food or coffee at this time of year and lastly, the big beautiful seacrest pool is not heated, so it was ice cold at this time of year, so that was a bit of a disappointment . Older teens don’t seem to mind these things because they love biking around & socializing. Again, the property itself was great. Our only issue with the property itself was we could not get anyone to answer our emails or return our calls several times when we attempted to extend our stay even well before leaving.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
seacrest beach -driftwood cottage
Driftwood Cottage is a lovely home away from home. It’s in a nice location with easy proximity to the beach and pool. The beach for seacrest community is very limited and was jammed up and not what we expected so we spent most of our time at the pool. The courtyard is a plus and a really nice feature. The house is spacious and has various places to gather as well as to have your quiet space. It could use a little refreshing to get a totally 5star rating. Master bedroom mattress is soft and has “sleep divets”, the washer did not work properly and wouldn’t spin out the clothes so we came home with a weeks worth of dirty laundry and towels. We did call maintenance and they replied they’d be by to check it, but we never saw them. The kitchen is adequate for rental but by no means luxurious if that’s important to you. We would stay there again but would hope to see a few of these features refreshed as they are able. All in all it’s a nice home. It’s the end of summer and I imagine it’s had heavy use the last few months and needs a little TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heval K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Clean house and great location. It will be great if the company is more responsive then it will be perfect. It was difficult to get hold of anyone through the phone. Like I said, the place is great but needs to work on communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location!
Loved everything! Walking distance to Rosemary and Aly’s Beach! Only thing is there is not much room on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021