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Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach

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Welcome to Key Lime Cottage where you can make beach memories to last a lifetime
Enjoy plenty of comfortable seating for everyone in the light filled living room
Eat/play games on the big coffee table; relax/watch TV on comfy sofas & chairs
Enjoy the renovated kitchen with modern convenient cabinets & quartz countertop.
Lovely dining area with capiz shell chandelier & view of porch & native trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min 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. Because we have a deeded beach access, our local beach is quieter than many beaches, which is particularly important during peak seasons.


You may be wondering why we can offer great rates even though our cottages are freshly renovated with updated furnishings (We also own the Good Life Cottage next door - VRBO Listing 25160). There is no catch or downside - that's why our average rating from over 85 guests is a perfect score and why over 50% of our guests are repeat guests. We simply take pride in sharing our cottages and we believe it is our responsibility to provide 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!"


Note that VRBO's algorithm for calculating the "average nightly rate" for properties is often significantly inaccurate so you'll need to plug in your exact dates when you want to compare the real 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 lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage and its equally charming twin cottage next door, The Good Life, 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 (5 minute walk) from a Blue Wave certified beach (which means they are clean and responsibly managed) known for high dunes, fine white sand, and emerald water. Key Lime Cottage is so close to the beach, there is no need for shuttles, golf carts, or parking (which is quite limited during peak seasons). In addition to our deeded beach access where you can set up and relax on the beach, 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.


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. The large porch is particularly handy on rainy days when you want to be outside and enjoy the rain from the comfort of the porch, and 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, Key Lime 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 cottage to feel like a comfortable and very well equipped beach home rather than a vacation rental. 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 dining and living area opens 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 newly 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, in addition, 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 the other has a bunk bed). There is a second bathroom with a travertine shower and travertine floors.


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 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 have over 20 years of experience taking care of our guests, and we are sincerely committed to our goal of helping you make memories to last a life time. Although our cottages are beautifully designed, equally important to us is that our guests feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy when at the cottage.

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
Free WiFi

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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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this cottage is in the city centre 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carillon Beach - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Key Lime - Great Rates, Renovated, Porch/Big Pool/5 Min Walk to Set Up on Beach located?

Located in the heart of Panama City Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Rosemary Beach is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key Lime
We really enjoyed our stay at the Key Lime Cottage! Paula gave us great recommendations and was responsive to any questions. The cottage was equipped with everything we would need and was clean upon arrival. We had one day of rain which was fine as we sat on the porch and read and talked while we watched the rain. The pool is steps away which could not have been easier. We hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula's Place
We had a great time during our stay. The cottage was wonderful. Paula, the host, was super and extremely helpful, I had a couple of questions and she responded really quickly and answered my questions immediately.We loved the location. The walk to the beach was easy, and even though it was spring break the area was not at all crowded which was great. Unfortunately, and unusually I think, the weather was not the best and we couldn't get in to the ocean. The pool was lovely, but it was a little cold for the adults but it didn't phase my 4yo granddaughterIt was further to Rosemary Beach than we anticipated so we had to drive rather than walk. There were options for Bicycles everywhere though.Overall it was fabulous and we unanimously said we would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonnel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key lime cottage
Great house. Comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage
We had a great week at key lime cottage! We loved the pool, hanging out on the back porch, and easy beach access that wasn’t over crowded like so many others are nowadays. What a great spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had such a great time at Key Lime Cottage - probably one of our best Vrbo experiences! Everything was great - the location is beautiful and the house is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay at Key Lime Cottage
Spent a wonderful week at Key Lime Cottage!!! The house was adorable, comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed for a great vacation. Two doors down from the pool and a short, easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed the numerous restaurants, shopping and walking trails all within close proximity to the cottage. A small hiccup with check-in was immediately corrected and the owner went above and beyond to make sure the rest of our trip was excellent. Communication with the owner, Paula, was impressive, and we intend to return to Key Lime Cottage for another family vacation in the future. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation on 30A, choose Key Lime Cottage!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Great place to stay!!! Great pool and location is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Florin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Stay
Property was just as advertised, perfect location and 3 minute walk to the beach!! All the comfort of home, we'll definitely be coming back! Popescu's
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT stay for our family!!!
This was a wonderful place to stay for our family. Easy access into the unit (all one floor, super easy for unloading/loading), the pool (just a few steps away) and the beach (<5 min walk, 30 stairs). The cottage was spacious and very clean. Paula was quick to respond to any initial questions and the property manager was very quick to address an issue with the oven and provided a solution. Definitely pay attention to the items they suggest you to bring as we needed them. Great, relaxing experience for our family - we will definitely consider this property when we return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
We loved everything about Key Lime Cottage! Paula was very responsive. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick walk to beach. Steps from pool
Great property. Beds could be more comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very nice cottage
Me family enjoyed every bit of the stay at this place - 5 min walking distance to the beach, great house with all the amenities, great location to reach any other fun destinations. We even recommended this place to our friends!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property felted secluded and private although right in the heart of the 30A area. Close walk to the beach and lots of great shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the property! It was perfect! The house was very clean and over the top equipped with anything you could possibly need on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing porch and large pool
We enjoyed the location of the cottage, biking distance to Aly Beach, Rosemary Beach, and The Hub. We especially enjoyed the large community pool and the spacious back porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location
Quiet area close to PCB. Had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect getaway. The cottage was just as described. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break
We had a great week at this property! It is comfortable and close to the beach. Loved the beach toys and chairs! Enjoyed the pool as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy K., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and convenient
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything as advertised in listing. Super clean, comfortable, and convenient to many of the good spots along 30A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn F., mlfruit@roadrunner.com

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key Lime Cottage is the Best!
We really enjoyed our stay at Key Lime Cottage! The cottage is very comfortable, well maintained, very clean and a super location. The pool is wonderful and the private beach access is perfect. The owner and management team are great - wonderful to work with and helpful with any requests. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very responsive and helpful owner. Private beach is close (public beach is not too far either). Short bike ride to Alys and Rosemary beach shops area. Cottage is clean and I would say maybe even larger than appears on website. Back covered deck was lovely for breakfast as well as meals. Pool is very close although not heated for spring break. There is a small hot tub. Loved it - would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key Lime cottage
The cottage was a perfect size for our family and we loved the location. Paula, the owner, was great with communication throughout - prior to and during our stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our yearly Stay on 30A
This is the first time we stayed down towards Seacrest. We loved the house and the layout. The porch was very relaxing and steps away from the pool. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just As Advertised
Property and cottage just as advertised. Locate to beach very convenient, neighborhood is quiet, and home is comfortable. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host!
Paula is a great host and has a great home. The walk to beach is very short and the beach is not crowded at all. The home was very clean and had enough room for all of us. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paula Caproni

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We live in the cold snowy Midwest and love coming to our Florida cottages. We are big believers in vacations! We come to the cottages with family, friends (including my girlfriends from college). 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 Key Lime Cottage after we bought Ahhh The Good Life (VRBO 25160 next door) because we enjoyed Ahhh The Good Life and the Cottages at Camp Creek so much. The Cottages at Camp Creek is a small gem of a community which is quiet even during the busiest seasons. We also liked the idea of having two side by side cottages for when we (and our guests) travel with friends and family who want to spend time together and have some privacy as well. We love the location (off the beaten track yet close to everything we need - restaurants, coffee shop, parks, bike trail), lovely quiet beach with stunning sunsets, very big pool (I love to swim laps in the mornings when I'm there and lay on a float in the pool in the evening and watch the stars come out), big porch (which is great for when it rains, too), and the design of the cottage which is so nicely laid out. We also thought it would be great to have the side-by-side cottages for when we travel with family and friends (and for when our guests travel with family and friends). Having the side-by-side cottages is more flexible than having one big house because our guests get to spend a lot of time with the family/friends they travel with and at the same time have privacy for when they want it, especially if the family/friends have different daily routines/schedules.

What makes this property unique

Everything. The cottage itself (books, games, movies, puzzles and more for all ages, which is great to have on sunny days or rainy days - no one is ever bored), the porch (we pretty much live on the porch when we're not at the pool or beach), the beautiful beach with gorgeous sunsets, the short walk to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach that have restauraunts, shops and more, as well as proximity to the Hub (2 miles), Seagrove (4 miles), and Seaside (6 miles).

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