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The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach

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Make memories at the Good Life, nestled in native Panhandle oaks & palmettos.
Relax on the large covered porch looking over the native trees and palmettos.
The fully furnished porch will be a highlight of your stay, rain or shine.
Gather on the porch for a snack or meal (or use the table for puzzles/games).
Enjoy the brand new natural wood kitchen and pantry with lots of storage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Seacrest Beach, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach

Note that someone at least 25 years old must be staying at this property throughout the entire booking and, although we personally enjoy pets, no pets are allowed in the cottage because we have family and guests with severe pet allergies.

Imagine settling into a lovely cottage with a large covered porch, less than a minute walk from a big community pool, and an easy 5 minute walk to a deeded beach access where you can relax and set up your beach gear - all at a reasonable rate.


You may be wondering why we can offer great rates even though our cottages are beautifully and recently renovated (We also own Key Lime Cottage next door - VRBO 33828). There is no catch or downside - that's why we've have the highest possible reviews from over 85 guests and over 50% of our guests are repeat guests. We can offer great rates because we simply take pride in sharing our cottages and making high-quality vacations available to guests so that they can make memories with the people they love - and love makes the world go 'round, right? We want our guests to walk into the cottages and immediately think "Wow, we sure are lucky we found this place!"


A word to the wise - Note that VRBO's algorithm for calculating the "average nightly rate" is often significantly inaccurate so you'll need to plug in your exact dates when you want to compare the actual average nightly rates at different properties. When you do so, you'll see that our rates are among the best you'll find.


LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. This gem of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage and its charming twin cottage next door, Key Lime Cottage (VRBO listing #33828) are located at the Cottages at Camp Creek, a small, quiet, peaceful-even-during-peak-seasons, family-friendly coastal community of charming Old Florida style cottages with tin roofs and large covered front porches - perfect for relaxing any time of year. Nestled in the sand lush native dune environment with sand oaks and palmettos and far from fast food, high-rises, and highways, this cottage is only 200 yards (4-5 minute walk) from an uncrowded Blue Wave certified beach (which means it is clean and well managed) known for high dunes, white sand, and emerald water where you can relax and set up your beach gear. Good Life Cottage is so close to the beach and our deeded beach access, there is no need for shuttles, golf carts, or parking (which is quite limited during peak seasons). In addition to our deeded beach access, the cottage is only 1/3 mile (15 minute walk) from a public beach access as well. The cottage has two private parking spaces next to the cottage (which makes it easy when carrying items between your car and the cottage).


Located along Scenic 30A (a 15-mile winding beach road), this spacious and sunny one-story cottage is in a prime location, just steps from the pristine 7500 square foot pool yet not right on top of the pool so you can enjoy quiet and privacy on your large fully-furnished front porch that looks over a peaceful little yard surrounded by pretty native plants and trees. There's no need to stay inside on a rainy afternoon because you can eat, drink, read, play games, and do puzzles on the porch, It's great to have the pool close by, especially on days when the ocean is too rough for swimming. As you can see from the location map, Good Life Cottage is also one of the larger one-story cottages and is one of the closest cottages to the beach, with the Timpoochee Trail - a 17-mile paved walking, running and biking trail - across the street.


As you can see from our guests' reviews, we take very good care of our guests and cottages, and we furnish and equip our cottages to feel like a comfortable and very well equipped beach homes rather than rentals. With over 20 years of experience, we've learned what guests need and want for a high-quality and carefree vacation. A travel writer who stayed at our cottages for a wedding wrote a newspaper article saying that our cottages are "tastefully decorated with many personal touches and immaculate." Furnished in a casual and modern beach cottage style, the common area and king bedroom open to a large porch furnished as an outdoor room with a dining area, as well as a comfortable seating area by a small private yard with a private gas grill. The living room (with large flat screen smart TV), dining area, and fully-equipped kitchen have hardwood floors, and plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing, reading or watching movies, playing games, and doing puzzles together. We also provide free wireless Internet.


The renovated kitchen features natural warm wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. The cabinets and drawers are filled with plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware, cookware, and more (including a crockpot, waffle maker, electric grill, toaster, blender) and fun plastic beachy plates, bowls, and glasses. You'll have everything you need to feed 2 or 12 people! There is a full-size dishwasher, washer, and dryer at the cottage. Just so you know that we keep our cottages up-to-date, the air conditioner/furnace and water heaters are new as well. Although you can't see these types of upgrades, you can certainly feel them!


When you want time alone, retreat to the privacy of your bedroom decorated in a charming seaside style. All are comfortably furnished with high-quality fresh cotton quilts that are changed after every guest, smart TVs, and full length room-darkening drapes for our guests who like to sleep in or take a sweet nap in the afternoon. One bedroom has a king bed and a private travertine-tiled full bathroom. The two other bedrooms (one has a queen bed and twin bed, and the other has two twin beds that can be kept separate or put together to serve similar to a king-size bed). There is a second bathroom with a full bath/shower and travertine floor.


We have many repeat guests because our guests appreciate the 'extra touches' and attention to detail that we provide in our cottages, We include beach chairs and plenty of puzzles, games, books and more for the youngest to oldest guests. We also make it easy for our guests to stay organized by providing plenty of hooks on the walls in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallway; renovated closets with hanging spaces as well as cubbies for easy storage, and hampers in the bedrooms. We know these types of details matter, especially when travelling with families.


As you can see from the top ratings from 85+ guests, we really, really care about our guests and do what we can to help make your vacation a happy and relaxing one. We are sincerely committed to our goal of helping you make memories to last a life time. Although the cottage looks wonderful, even more important to us is that our guests feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy when at the cottage. The following feedback from a guest reflects how our guests feel at the cottage:


'Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at 'Ahhh, The Good Life'...It was nice to take the time and recharge. We brought work with us from the office and just threw the laptop and briefcases in the closet the moment we unpacked and then tossed them back in the car when we left! Much more fun to figure out origami and do puzzles. The pressing order of each day was whether to go to the pool or beach before lunch...We'll definitely return and tell our friends about your fabulous place. Thanks!' '


Available year-round. Large enough for multigenerational families, yet cozy enough for couples to enjoy special time alone together. Perfect for friends travelling together as well.


Important Details: As noted above, we cannot have pets in the cottage because we have family members and guests with serious pet allergies. At least one guest booking and staying at the cottage must be at least 25 years old because this is a family-friendly community. No smoking. Parking of RVs, motor boats, and jet skis are not allowed in this community. These rules are enforced by our association, as well as by the rental agency, to ensure that all guests have a safe and relaxing vacation.


Keywords: cottage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool, beach, porch, sunsets, wireless, ocean, quiet

Property manager

Paula Caproni
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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please bag trash and put lids on trash cans because it deters animals from digging in the trash :-) Pick up early morning on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Please park in the 2 parking spaces next to cottage. Be sure your vehicle does not stick out into the road. No cars can be parked on road or pinestraw
Please take all beach items to beach with you; do not leave any beach items on the beach access path. Please bring all trash, items back to cottage.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number L16000022202

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Seacrest Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carillon Beach - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Good Life - Great Rates, Renovated, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Rosemary Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very hospitable host
We had an amazing stay at The Good Life! A short walk to the beach. Right down the street from Alys and Rosemary. The weather was perfect! We would highly recommend this spot to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage
Very clean, great location, helpful communication from owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional house!
The property was exactly as listed. Came with all the amenities and was very clean! Hands down one of the best houses rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Nice rental for families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cottage!
Enjoyed the close access of the beach and the layout was perfect for our family of 6.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachside Bliss
Property was exactly as described with great amenities and easy access to the beach. Community pool was a great plus. Couldn't have asked for better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The cottage is adorable and in a great location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula was great to work with regarding rental of this property
Location and pool were great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Couples Getaway
Awesome getaway. Great house with plenty of space in a perfect location. Looks even better in person. And the beach access is super close and easy to find! No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great visit
Clean, great location, everything you need hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Good life
Awesome property. Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location along 30A
Excellent rental; owner and rental company were top notch; very well kept, clean cottage; safe community. Our family loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxation
My family enjoyed our stay. It was a nice quiet location with close proximity to the beach and the pool and hot tub were always quiet too. Close to the grocery so we mostly cooked in the well supplied kitchen in between walks to the beach and back to the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M., Christiana, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great down-home feeling!
This is a wonderful place to return to after daily meetings. The porch was a nice place to socialize.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
We loved this house. Great location, near beach but away from crowds. Loved biking in all directions. House is in great shape, with nice updates and furniture. My family thoroughly enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a great location!
My family and I had a wonderful time staying in the cottage. The cottage is clean and renovated with all the amenities you could need. And it is conveniently located to everything that you need… While also not right in the middle of the busy areas. We look forward to going back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zelda D., Tupelo, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage Way
Great cottage. Owner was very informative and great to communicate with. Wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarahgrace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Paula’s “The Good Life” Cottage!
Paula’s place was perfect for our family vacation! Super convenient to the beach and surrounding areas. Very clean place, and comfortable beds! It is noted in the listing that they will provide a 24-hour worth of necessities, but might be worth packing an extra roll of toilet paper or two, a couple more dishwasher tablets, & some laundry detergent if you plan on doing laundry while there. Paula happened to be staying next door in their other cottage, Key Lime, while we were there and was very gracious to drop off some hand and dish soap that had been suggested to have by their last guest. Overall a wonderful stay - we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage...Perfect Location
There's nothing NOT to love about Good Life. It's in a great location for the many great neighborhoods and activities along 30A and the private beach is the icing on the cake. Do yourself a favor and rent bikes so that you can explore all that this area has to offer. Why rent one of the massive houses when Good Life has everything you need right here? Should you encounter some Florida rain, the owner has plenty of games for you to play while you wait for the sunshine to return. You'll enjoy this place just like our family did.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Absolutely loved our stay. Quiet and yet easily accessible to everywhere we wanted to go. Pool was amazing, met wonderful neighbors. House was clean and everything worked just as it should.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location to beaches and towns
Perfect house for our family of 4. Easy access to the beach and short drive/bike ride to the nearby towns of Seacrest, Alys Beach, etc. Pool and hot tub are right around the corner and convenient for quick dips. Paula provided great instructions and the Rental company was easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Paula (owner)was amazing! Truly made us feel welcome and informed. Constant communication and quick to respond with any questions. The house was perfect for our group and such an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Good Life Cottage
The community has a nice feel. The cottage is well stocked and nicely furnished, but could use a bottle of hand soap at the kitchen sink. The 9:00 check out is earlier than most places where we have stayed while traveling over the years. Access to the beach was across the street and down a few houses. It was pretty easy to have a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot with Family!
Great Property and very helpful owners! Loved the location. Easy walk to the beach just be sure to bring your beach wagon. We loved having the pool so close too after a hot beach day. True to pictures. Would definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family cottage
We had a great stay - Paula was warm and communicative, and answered all my questions immediately. The cottage was exactly what I was looking for - well-stocked, ideally located, super short walk to the beach. I love the shady walkway and porch where we read and ate breakfast outside. The pool was perfect for the afternoons, and the community is quiet and feels private. Great place - we'll come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paula Caproni

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We live in the cold snowy Midwest and we are big believers in vacations! We have been the sole owners of this cottage and have taken excellent care of it for our guests ever since. We come to the cottages with family and friends. Sometimes we use both cottages together, and we stay in one cottage and our friends stay in the other cottage (we also own Key Lime next door VRBO 33828). Unfortunately, we can't be there all the time, so we're happy that our guests can enjoy them when we're not there!

Why they chose this property

We decided to buy our first Cottage, Ahhh The Good Life, at the Cottages at Camp Creek because we loved the location, as well as the charm, of the community. It is a quiet community - perfect for families, away from the busier and high-traffic communities, yet close enough to anything we need - Publix, gas stations, restaurants, coffee shops, children's playgrounds and beautiful parks and walks at Alys beach, Rosemary Beach with everything it offers, and the the 13-mile walking/biking trail across the street). We spend most of our time at the quiet uncrowded beach with stunning sunsets across the street, at the very big pool (I like swimming laps every morning that I'm there and we all like relaxing on floats and reading magazines/books), and dining or relaxing on the large covered porch (it's really nice to be on the covered porch when it's raining). We also appreciate having a separate cottage rather than an attached condo because of the privacy and quiet (for example, you don't hear people upstairs or through the walls), as well as how light-filled the cottage because of the many windows surrounding the cottage (which you don't get in an attached condo). We feel VERY lucky to have found our cottages at the Cottages at Camp Creek.

What makes this property unique

We do everything we can to make our cottages feels like fully furnished and equipped beach homes rather than rentals. We make sure the furniture, bedding, and everything else is charming, comfortable, and high quality. Our guests always notice that we pay attention to the details. The books, games, movies, puzzles ensure you always have something to do, even on rainy days. The pool is huge for a small community - I love swimming laps in the pool in the morning in the summer and floating around the pool or sitting in the hot tub at night watching the stars come out one by on). The beach is awesome - I love taking a book to the beach and just reading for hours. We fish from the beach and have caught red fish, pompano, and white fish for dinner. We enjoy the short walk to Alys Beach (with the coffee shop, Charlie's donut truck and George's casual restaurant with the best grouper sandwiches and fish tacos). When not at the pool or beach, we rest on the covered porch and love the way it feels during a rainstorm as well.

Our guests (and we) really appreciate the low traffic in this area for safety and ease of getting around, especially in the peak seasons when we want to avoid the bumper to bumper traffic in some of the busier beach communities - what a relief to not have to deal with traffic! Frankly, we love everything about the cottage, the charming Cottages at Camp Creek, and this beautiful area.

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