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Beautiful Lake and Gulf views! Uniquely private setting. Kayak, bikes, golf cart

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Watersound Beach, FL
  • Deer Lake State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Panama City Beach (WaterSound Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Alys Beach and 8 minutes from Rosemary Beach. .This beach vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Seaside Beach and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Pier Park.
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What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 11 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches - 3 min drive
  • Alys Beach - 3 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust at The Hub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza by the Sea - Seacrest Beach - ‬7 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.

Beautiful Lake and Gulf views! Uniquely private setting. Kayak, bikes, golf cart

"FantaSea", our luxury beach home is perfect for family reunions, a large family, or several families vacationing together.

This home has 5 bedrooms, including 4 master suites with king beds and private baths. One of the master suites can be used as an Au Pair/ Family Suite, equipped with a crib, an oversized chair that converts to twin a bed and a morning kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. There is also a bunkroom that sleeps 8, containing 4 full bunk beds, and 4 twin bunk beds. All bedrooms have flat panel TVs.

The 1st floor has a wet bar with ice maker and beverage cooler (convenient to the private pool), a media/recroom, the bunkroom, bathroom and 1 private master suite.

The 2nd floor has a private master suite, office, laundry room, powder room, an open living room, dining room and kitchen, 2 porches, one is screened, with amazing Lake and Gulf views.

The 3rd floor has 2 master suites (one of which could be used as a family suite), Workout Room, and a Gulfview porch great for quiet naps.

Our home provides privacy rarely found this close to the beach and all the other wonderful amenities Watersound has to offer.

Keywords: Beach House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kristin Turrentine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4300 sq ft (399 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets not 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Outstanding Lake Gulf Views Sleeps 18. Kayak Bikes Cart Included
Outstanding Lake Gulf Views Sleeps 18. Kayak Bikes Cart Included

Beautiful Lake and Gulf views! Uniquely private setting. Kayak, bikes, golf cart Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house but Host MIA when we had a problem
The house was nice and we overall had a great stay! We had an issue with the basement door to the pool- it wouldn’t open. VERY inconvenient and the host could not be reached despite several attempt's by myself and VRBO help desk. VRBO offered to rebook us but that that point everyone was unpacked, the fridge was full of groceries and frankly I didn’t want to spend a day of my vacation moving houses.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house was just right for 8 adults and 6 children. A short walk to the beach or play in your private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private. Wonderful views.
Very easy to work with the POC.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Private Property
We have a family of 8, all adults, that spent a week in this great home. We wanted a bedroom for 3 couples and 2 singles. It gave everyone their space. It’s location requires a short walk to the beach and includes a golf cart for those who need it. We’d highly recommend the home. It has some deferred maintenance items, but it is a rented VRBO home so some of that can be expected. We communicated that to the owner. Should we travel there for another vacation, we’d surely consider this home again for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Walmart of Watersound
I so wanted to love this property. Location was beautiful but the house had so many issues. Pool tile literally falling off into the pool (large areas missing), main fridge was broken so there was a temp fridge sitting in the middle of the dining room (we were not told about this until after checkin) - so not 2 fridges, wine fridge didn't work, paddle boards had holes, toilets ran constantly, dishwashers were missing buttons and left sediment all over dishes, broken blinds, light bulbs burned out, downstairs showers leaked, tv in master didn't work - all tvs were super old and remotes were missing, outdoor furniture was nasty and cushions were worn out, mattresses were old and sunk, blender was broken, overall the house was not very clean - dirty baseboards and walls, toilets had mold in them, bathroom floors were not very clean, all the couches and chairs were worn out - the bottom cushions literally sank when you sat on them. I absolutely cannot recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this Property
Our family had a wonderful stay at this large upscale property. The Neighborhood was gated and very very nice. This property is also somewhat secluded and backs up to a beautiful setting with trees, a view of the lake, sand dunes and then the ocean on a higher floor. The Golf cart provided made it easy to access the beach without leaving the neighborhood and since it was a private beach, there were no crowds. The summer is a busy time for Florida and 30A was no exception, but once inside of the neighborhood that all goes away for your relaxation. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, etc. nearby if you do want to to go out and explore. Overall, a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Sarah L.

House with some issues
We had a nice time at the beach, but for the high price we paid, I would expect higher standards. Our host Kristin was somewhatresponsive with all the issues, but the following happened during our stay: We arrived and found overflowing trash with maggots in the garbage area that we had to bag up and fix and clean up and find a place for until garbage pick up came several days into our stay. We found dirty dishes on one of the balconies when we got there. Landscaping was a mess and there was a broken chair out by the pool, all contributing to a shabby look to the property There was a shower with a faucet broken off of it, a plumber had to come fix that and replace a tub drain, a smoke alarm was pulled from the ceiling sitting on the counter, one of the refrigerators spoiled some of our meat due to not maintaining temperature (we later found out it was a known issue to her), some curtains were askew off the rod, scratched walls and doors, door handles broken, duct tape keeping the golf cart together, no pump for bikes that had flat tires. We’ve stayed at a ton of rental properties; this was the priciest we’ve ever rented, and it was the lowest level of property management. I spent a lot of time texting our host about some of these issues instead of enjoying our vacation. She did offer $35 to replace the meat. At the end of our stay we left behind a pair of glasses. She charged us shipping plus a $35 handling fee to return them. For over $10,000, we would choose a different option next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Wonderful property to relax at and enjoy a great vacation. Enjoyed everything about the home. No complaints or issues. The neighborhood was fun to explore with all the boardwalks and bridges. Beach was beautiful. Simply an amazing stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Water Sound 2021
We loved this large, beautifully decorated, comfortable home & the gorgeous views of the lake & dunes. For large groups/families there's plenty of room to spread out with the downstairs game room, numerous porches & large bedrooms. The kitchen is well appointed. The golf cart & bikes are a big plus & make the trek to the beach shorter & easier. Kristin, the owner, was a pleasure to work with- super accommodating & readily available to answer any questions:) We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Beautiful views and good proximity to the beach and surrounding towns.
Plenty of room to spread out in this very nice home in a gorgeous neighborhood. Easy access to a beautiful beach. Nice to have the bikes, golf cart and backyard pool. Had a fantastic family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Anita W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overview
We spend 5 days at home. Aug. 7 to Aug. 12.2021. Would not stay there again because for the price we paid the quality not there. When we arrived my king bedroom sheets had hairs on and blood stain. Bedspread was nasty dirty. Thanks God I found in closet clean blanket. Home nice size, but pillows, sofa, patio furniture are so worn down and old. Weeds outside all around yard. Deck on patio and some rails need big time repair, Pillows on patios nasty mildew stains and so worn down. Probably many years old. No elevator in house- house not friendly for older people who need a walker. Watersound community terrible in regards getting to beach. A good 15 minutes walk. Golfcart not a big help since Watersound has no close acces to beach. You need to drive couple miles with golfcart to get to beach access, but than you still need to go down some boardwalk steps. My husband was not able to go into beach cause no access if yipu need walker or cane. This community is not friendly for older folks. After I check out I try to explain to owner- but you can not get any response back by owner Kristin. Be careful- they not replay back once you gone. Very unprofessional. Last time Watersound saw us By the way- boardwalks are getting very weather old.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location with many activities within a short distance from home.
House was wonderful for the four families we had staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie Partnering with JNN Property Management H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is just as pictured. Very quiet location, nice size pool, easy walk to the beach. The beach is as good as it gets. We were a group of 18 and the house accompanied all of us comfortably. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to the beach with private pool
Beautiful house with amazing views. All rooms were decorated beautifully and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time in Watersound!
Beautiful home with lots to do and plenty of room to spread out. Would highly recommend it for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Potential but lack of communication
This house has great to potential but is starting to show its age and there was zero response from the property manager ahead of during our stay despite almost daily outreach via email, text or phone calls. Positives - this house is in a great quiet location and is quite large with more than enough space for 2 families to share. We loved the kids spacious bunk room and their downstairs family room. We paid up for a private pool but sadly did not get to use it as we didn't receive a response regarding turning on the "marketed" heater and it was too cold for the kids. Luckily there community pool was heated but again, we choose this house specifically for the pool. The kitchen was large and open but one refrigerator and one dishwasher were not working properly. Overall we had a nice stay but for the price we paid, we would have expected some form of customer service. I think we will stick with renting through rental agencies going forward.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice 30A getaway
Very nice house- numerous balconies overlooking the pool and the lake, with a bit of view of the ocean as well. Only issue we ran into was not being able to get in touch with the hosts upon check-in, but were able to get the gate code from security and luckily the cleaners were still there to let us in. We found out later (the next evening) that the hosts had been unreachable due to an illness. Other than that everything went smoothly. The beach is a short golf cart ride followed by a short walk across some boardwalks. The pool is nice and was heated which was great since we went in October.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Brant B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As promised!
The location of the home in the Watersound neighborhood was perfect. The private beach was very nice. I would definitely stay in this home again. A few mishaps along the way did impact our stay, but the property manager was quick to offer solutions and our stay was super fun and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and private
This property has a picture perfect view and you never want to leave the pool and porch area. The beach walk was difficult for my mother, but the use of the owners golf cart helped with that issue. It was a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would be a great house if it was properly maintained
We are an extended family group of 13 that rented the house for a week in June 2020. The house is beautiful and in a fantastic location. The view from the main deck is gorgeous. The pool is large and secluded. Upon arrival at the house everything appeared to be as advertised. Given the current Covid situation we had prepared and brought a large amount of food in coolers from home to minimize our trips out in public. We unloaded the food into the fridge and freezer and then noticed that there was a small dorm sized fridge in the corner of the kitchen. We assumed this was a beverage fridge and put wine and beer in it. About an hour after check-in we opened the fridge and noticed that it was not cold. Additionally, we noticed upon opening the freezer that it was dripping water everywhere. I immediately called the owner and he informed me that the fridge was broken and that was why he had provided a dorm size fridge in the corner for us to use. He further informed us that a repair company would be out on Monday and someone from our group would need to be there to let them in and supervise repairs. I was stunned! Not only did he clearly know that there was a problem with the fridge before we arrived at the house, but expected us to take time from our beach vacation to oversee repairs to his house! He also expected us to guess that the small dorm fridge was the only working fridge in the house. As it happened though, that fridge did not work either and failed to maintain safe food temp. the entire week. When the repairman finally arrived he told us the fridge was not repairable during our stay. We had to keep all of our food in coolers and constantly refill them with ice. When we contacted the owner we asked him why he would allow us to check-in without making us aware of the situation? He could not offer an explanation. I asked what he intended to do to make the the situation right. He said he would have to speak with his girlfriend, who actually owned the house, and get back to us. He never contacted us again despite multiple phone calls and emails from us. We ended up having to contact VRBO for a resolution. After we contacted VRBO we were refunded $2000. Ultimately, this was an adequate resolution, but we spent a considerable amount of time trying to track him down and then ultimately communicate with VRBO for a resolution. This was not a relaxing ay to spend a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2020
Lovely home and setting! The house was beautiful with everything we needed and then some! The multiple decks and screened porches were an added bonus, along with the workout room. Our large group of adults and teenagers had plenty of space. The first floor was ideal for the teenagers to have their own space and the adults had the remainder of the house. We loved the pool and private setting so we didn't have to worry that the kids were too loud and bothering the neighbors. The owners were quick to answer questions and willingly accommodated our requests. Overall, it was the perfect house for our bunch!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience.
Excellent property. Comfortable with beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking View & Amazing House
The view from this property was breathtaking!! To be able to sit inside in the living room, work in the kitchen or enjoy the cool breeze in the evening on the porch with this water view was amazing! The pool was the perfect size for our group. The kitchen was well stocked as we cook all our meals, so this is important to us. We loved having all the extras like beach bikes, paddle boards, a kayak and even pool floats. All of these extras enhanced our stay and kept all our young adult children entertained. Best of all the workout room was a welcomed surprise to all of us! So many in our group workout daily and having a room with a treadmill, elliptical, free weights and yoga mats met all our needs. This room was appreciated and much used during our week. Thank you and we look forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

ellen m.

This house delivers!!! So many great memories made!!!
Everyone loved this house so much!!! We had a range of kids college age to 2 yrs old. So much for everyone one to do. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The view is incredible, beaches beautiful and not crowded. Pool at the house was lovely. Amenities at the house were fantastic. I could go on and on, we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Spring break 2019
Fantasea was a gorgeous house with a beautiful view. We love Watersound !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019