Family Vacation Beach Cottage ~ Across from the Beach

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660.4 sq m

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Parking available
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Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Panama City Beach, FL

Carillon Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Rosemary Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Frank Brown Park
‪8 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Only weekly rentals are available in June and July from Saturday to Saturday.

Please note, we only rent to families and have a minimum age requirement of 25. We do not rent to student groups. Though we appreciate your interest, there are no exceptions to this policy.

Our beach property consists of a main duplex cottage plus a guest house. This listing is for the rental of one side of the duplex only. The unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area and kitchen. It will accommodate up to 6 guests. If you need additional space or will be vacationing with a larger group, check for the availability of the right side of the duplex and guest house listed separately under property ID # 1074283 and property ID # 454143.

Relax and unwind just a few steps away from the most beautiful beaches in the world. Our cottage is located in Laguna Beach, on the quiet west end of Panama City Beach. It is situated directly across from the beach in an old residential area that gives you an idea of what the beach was like before the big high-rise condos.

Amenities include a flat screen TV with satellite in the living area, Wi-Fi internet access, full kitchen with basic dishes and cooking utensils, shared wash room with a full-size washer and dryer, charcoal grill, and an outside shower to rinse off after that fun day at the beach.

Our cottage is conveniently located about 4 miles west of Pier Park outdoor shopping mall. Thomas' Donuts and the local Carousel grocery store are an easy 2-minute drive. Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie and Publix grocery stores are also close by. Restaurants to suit any taste are nearby. Panama City Beach has many fun attractions such as Shipwreck Island water park, Gulf World, Wonder Works, Ripley's, snorkeling, parasailing, go-carts, putt-putt golf and lots more for your family to enjoy. There are also two state parks within a few minutes’ drive.

The Frank Brown Baseball/Softball Complex is only 4 miles away and Laguna Beach Christian Retreat is less than 1/2 mile from the property.

Property manager

John French

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Laguna Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach. Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Carillon Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Russell-Fields Pier - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Pier Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Frank Brown Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Thomas Donut & Snack S - ‬2 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬2 min drive
‪Salty Sues - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Vacation Beach Cottage ~ Across from the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Vacation Beach Cottage ~ Across from the Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Vacation Beach Cottage ~ Across from the Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Vacation Beach Cottage ~ Across from the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Laguna Beach Estates cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Paul Brent Gallery. Powell Lake and Panama City Beach Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

PAM P.

16 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

For me, it’s all about access to beach and this location is perfect. An ideal place for 2-4 people and has all the necessities provided. Great communication with owner was a plus as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yara v.

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

It was perfect for our family of four. Close to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely go back. Host is very friendly and fast with replies.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This place was very clean!! There was plenty of space for my family!! It was so convenient to the beach! I would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles R.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for us

A nice place away from the traffic and crowds just steps from the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christina h.

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PCB

Fantastic location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving at the beach

The house is in a relatively quiet area. The property is just as described. Good heat and A/C. Needs a new charcoal grill though. Would definitely recommend it to anyone! We hope to return sometime!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experiance

Helpfully host, excellent property, great location. Would recommend to everyone I know.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

10 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure

We have stayed here multiple times and keep coming back. Right across the street from the beach in residential area. Close to Pier Park for shopping and restaurants but away from the crowds when wanting a quiet evening. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Perfect Last Minute Getaway

The property had a few minor cosmetic issues and we would have liked a dishwasher and a hair dryer. But for the price, and for a last minute June beach trip it was great. The location can’t be beat. Beach access was quick and easy. Not much traffic on the street. No condos nearby so the beach wasn’t crowded at all. The owner was quick to respond with any questions we had. Would definitely book here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third time staying at this property

Mr. French is always wonderful to communicate with and ready to take care of any minor issues that might arise. (We’ve never had a major issue).This is the third time we have stayed at this location and have always been satisfied. Clean and usually quiet. Right across from beach access. We love it because it is a mostly residential area but still a short drive to Thomas Donuts and Pier Park for shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

15 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well rested!

I absolutely loved this place! I was able to relax. The communication was top notch! Will definitely stay here again if it is available!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

Had a great time, very close to the beach, very nice neighborhood

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!!

We had a Great stay! Right across from public beach access! The vrbo was clean and comfortable!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Rick F.

28 Oct 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Look Elsewhere

There was multiple issues from the start. To begin with we were initially required to submit our personal information separately from VRBO to the owner via his own house rules and rental agreement. While we didn’t give out personal information we did have to agree to his agreement before he would even give us the information to enter the home. Once entering the unit, we found that the pictures and unit is in need of some renovations. From horribly stained couches and sheets to chunks of paint missing from the wall, it was not up to expectations based on the ad. The location is accurate as it is in fact across from the beach, however the neighborhood behind the unit is quite run down. There are quite a few other rental properties in the area and we should have done more research, but don’t make the same mistake we did. The odd thing is that the owner when checking out is sure to charge a refundable $200 damage deposit that you won’t get back until 2 weeks after your stay (we did) along with mandatory rental insurance. It seems as though the property isn’t being cared for properly even though the owner makes it as difficult as possible to stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kelsey B.

26 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable location

You truly can’t beat the location for the price. Just a stroll across the street and you are walking on the beach! Things to note: no dishwasher. Wouldn’t have been a big deal but we were counting on it for baby bottles. Bring your own pillows. We used a sheet to cover the couch. Other than that it worked great for our stay. 100% would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

14 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spot on

Great place for me and my friends to enjoy a weeklong beech vacation. Place was not even 100ft from the public access. Highly recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Clean property. Enjoyed state.

Great location right across the street from Beach. Relatively private beach. Great place for family with kids. Peaceful for older adults.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma DeAnn F.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Week Ever

This adorable and simple, no frills. Yet perfect bungalow is just literally 75 steps from door to the beach. It was exactly what we needed to sleep and relax. There was a stove for light cooking and a fridge for our groceries. We absolutely loved how laid back it was and although close to activities was still far enough off the beaten path to enjoy the quiet and not have to deal with crowds, loud music, or traffic unless we were willlingly going somewhere closer to the hub of town. This was the best of both worlds for sure. We are already planning our trip back and can’t wait to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Shauna G.

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasantly surprised!

Great location. Close and easy access to the beach! Not far from local attractions. Loved the area. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

25 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

It was a very nice place to stay at. We all enjoyed the condo and the beach access was directly across the road. We hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

12 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The owner was easy to communicate with! The space was small but cozy and had all the necessities! The location was ideal—walk across the street to the beach, complete with spot to hose off the sand before you head in the door. It was not super kid-friendly for my youngest ones with no bath tub and seating for meals at a high counter on stools but my kids enjoyed showering and sitting up high for a few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terra T., Bridgeboro, GA

10 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation

Excellent place to stay on vacation! Will definitely be renting this location again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lois N.

6 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable time away!

Thank you for a great day in Panama! It was great being so close to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna C.

4 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a perfect location! Everything we could possibly need was available. 10 out of 10 will return!

From booking, to check in, to the amazing beach access, it could not have been better! We have already recommended to friends and can’t wait to be back. During a time when we wanted to remain socially distant this area of the beach was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by John French

As children we vacationed here with our families and have always wanted to own a vacation home in Panama City. We were hooked on this property the first time we saw it. We loved the classic look and feel of the home and the fact that it is directly across the street from a public beach access walkway made this the perfect choice for us.

Why they chose this property

Did I say this property is directly across from the beach? Our cottage is located in an old residential beach area so you don't have the crowds that come with the large condos, however we are a 5 minute drive from Pier Park with shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, amusement rides, live entertainment, and of course the huge County pier for those who like to fish.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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