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Beautiful, large Gulf front Condo - PRIVATE BEACH - beach set up included

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On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Seacrest, FL
  • Alys Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this condo in Panama City Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from Alys Beach and a 5-minute drive from Rosemary Beach. .This beach condo is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Seaside Beach and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Pier Park.

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Carillon Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful, large Gulf front Condo - PRIVATE BEACH - beach set up included

GULF FRONT CONDO with a large private beach, beach umbrella service included each day, incredible Gulf views throughout the condo and the 2 balconies. NEW - There are 2 bicycles in the condo that you are allowed to use. Several of the most appreciated features of my condo are the fact that you can walk right off the family balcony stairs to the stairs to our large private beach for only 18 units. We have someone on site to keep our beach private. From March 1 - October 31, I cover the cost to provide you a beach service umbrella, 2 chairs and a side table that will be set up for you each day by 8:30 a.m. (a $245/week value). There is no crowding on our beach and only 1 row of umbrellas. I leave 2 beach chairs on the balcony you may use also. Please return them to the balcony when leaving the beach each day and at the end of your stay for the next guest.

For golfers - As a guest of mine you would have access to 2 highly rated private championship and 1 short executive golf course. See description below.

In 2023 we completed our almost $2M renovation to our 18 unit building. It looks fantastic! I also made many upgrades to the condo. All the carpet has been replaced with LVP. Now there will be travertine and LVP flooring throughout. New paint, new windows and doors, new refrigerator. I also have new very comfortable Serta iCloud mattress/box spring set to the master.

The condo is such a fun place for a beach front vacation. It is a quite spacious, very comfortable, incredible Gulf views and in a fantastic location. My hope is that after a couple of days you will feel like you are home and that you have one of the best family beach vacations ever. You are going to LOVE the beach umbrella/chair service and our large very private beach. There is only 1 row of umbrellas.
Over the past 10 +years I have dozens of families that have been back numerous times. I am always accessible before and during you stay to answer questions or address anything that might come up. I own 2 similar condos in the small 18 unit complex. My other one is property 366005. They are equally as nice. A couple of very unique and very popular features of the Blue Tide: We have a large private deeded beach for only 18 units. :) We have a person on site that keeps our beach private. Besides being very conservatively priced in my complex, I cover the cost of a Beach Service umbrella, 2 chairs and a side table that will be set up for you each day. This is SO convenient. Go to your private place on the beach anytime you want to. Check out the picture of just 1/2 of our private beach - the orange umbrellas. Next to us is less than 1/3 of our beach and it serves over a hundred homes from across the street. Also, besides incredible Gulf views from the family room, dining area, kitchen, master and the 2 balconies, you can walk right off the family room steps to the steps to the beach. No need to go out front, down a hallway or around the building. We have a private pool for guests and owners.
Blue Tide 2B in Seacrest, FL, is a beautifully furnished condo with 3 bedrooms (one being the loft), 3 full baths, 2 balconies overlooking the amazing Gulf of Mexico, very spacious with 1850 sq. feet of comfortable living space that is Gulf front. The beaches have been voted as one of the best "Beaches of America". As mentioned earlier - You can walk right off the family room balcony steps to the steps to the beach - this is fairly unique and really enjoyed by guests. The Blue Tide is located on Scenic Highway 30A, 2 miles from Rosemary Beach and a few miles east of Watercolor, Seagrove, and Seaside. It offers a very light, fun and relaxing beachy feel. You will definitely feel like you are on vacation. It is also located on a scenic 17 miles bike trail. Bikes can be easily rented and delivered to the condo. Enjoy the gorgeous panoramic views to the east and west from the 2 private balconies of the white sugar sand beach and sparkling emerald, green water. It is truly breathtaking. There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing than winding up a day on the beach, shopping or site-seeing by watching the incredible rolling tides of the Gulf from one of your balconies. In the Fall and early spring, the sunsets over the water can be incredible. The condo design is such that the sun never comes directly into the condo. You can have wonderful Gulf views all day long from the master, kitchen, dining area, family room and the 2 balconies. The condo is large, comfortable and after a couple of days, you will feel like you are home. The condo has 2 large bedrooms with comfortable king size beds and full baths attached. There is a loft with 2 single beds. The loft is semi-private with stairs off the upstairs hallway and does not have a bath attached. It is ideal for kids and teenagers and maybe young single adults. The 3rd full bath is on the main floor. There is also a new queen size pull-out sofa bed in the family room. All of the TV's are smart TV's, so no Firestick or device is needed to watch LL OF YOUR FAVORITE STREAMING CHANNELS. i ALSO added the premium Direct TV streaming app to the TV's so you can watch the regular and local channels, The family room has a 55-inch smart TV. The master has a 55-inch TV also. The master has separated vanity area and a door closing off the walk-in shower/sink and toilet. The townhouse has free fast wireless internet service.

The condo comes with a fully equipped kitchen (you can save a lot of $$$ by eating in - while watching and listening to the rolling waves of the ocean :) , a dining table that that will easily sit 6, plus a breakfast bar with 2 chairs, Linens, towels and washer and dryer are provided. There is a wet bar. The complex has two hundred linear feet of beautiful private beach. The Fall to early spring sunsets can be spectacular with the sun going down over the water. Fantastic atmosphere for a wonderful family vacation that will be remembered and treasured. Close to Watercolor, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seaside and just down HWY 98 Destin and Panama City, many great restaurants, shopping, 17 miles of flat bike trails, tennis, great golf courses, many entertaining sites.

Golfers - I am a member of the Watersound Club. You would have the option to play either Sharkstooth or Camp Creek as an unaccompanied guest. The courses are excellent . Camp Creek Golf Club is only 1.2 miles away. The price is a little steep, but this is an option. The cost to play Camp Creek and Sharks Tooth is $240vper round. Reservations need to be made by me up to 14 days in advance. They allow 1 tee time at both courses each day for unaccompanied guests.

****NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed in the condo or on the balconies****
* Sorry, per the HOA, NO Pets are allowed.
There are 2 grills out front near the parking entrance.

Emails or texts I have received directly:
We absolutely LOVE the condo and location! My husband says it is his absolute favorite condo and we have been coming here as a couple for 12 years. So that's saying something. The views are spectacular and the beach chair/kayak service is wonderful. We are already talking about coming back next year". J.H.
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We have been traveling to Seacrest each year for almost a decade, most times booking a different short-term rental...but always right on the beach. Our usual jaunt suddenly became a lifeline to normalcy. Seacrest has always offered and unbeatable combination of minimal crowds, zero high rises, never ending bike trails and beachfront beauty, making it a hidden gem. Because of the frequency of our visits, we've become quite good at identifying what makes each space feel "special" to us. Here is our quick list of the highlights of Brad's place: Two beach balconies! This place offers two wide balconies (one off the family room and one off the master bedroom) which means you never have to disengage with the sounds, sites, and smell of the ocean. This is pretty uncommon and quite a treat. There is something special about being able to greet the ocean before even brushing your teeth. Since both floors are above the ground level, you are assured expansive views from either. One morning we watched a bald eagle passing back and forth along the beach (from the balcony) and our lives will never be the same. Can't guarantee that you will see our special friend, but maybe Brad's place will bring you luck ;)- A staircase right from the balcony to the beach path! We had full blown discussions about this because it was out first experience with this feature and it was a true game changer! It makes such a difference when spontaneity demands a quick trek to the beach to check out body surfing stingrays, investigate a swarm of dragonflies, or catch the first bit of sunrise with coffee in hand. We walked in Both directions to see if there were any units within the vicinity that had direct beach access from the balcony and , nada. You will LOVE this. I can't count the number of times that we took advantage of this simple but impactful perk.- Most beachfront condos are pretty narrow. This townhouse is wide and especially spacious. That translates into every single room being much larger than you expect. There plenty of room to spread out and have private time.- Minor but important, the designated parking spot in right in front of the unit. - Last but certainly not least, there's Brad! Brad goes out of his way to be accommodating and has mastered genuine hospitality (which really came across when we got to meet him in person). We managed to make a big oversight and Brad was so gracious. This was after he had already been incredibly generous to us. Send him a message before booking and you'll see what I mean. G & S from Atlanta -THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...for a WONDERFUL stay yet again! We had beautiful weather, your work you did on the condo is fabulous and all in all we had a great week. All that said we would LOVE to reserve the condo again next year for the same week. Thank you again. Emma
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brad Bridges

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,936 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

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Beautiful, large Gulf front Condo - PRIVATE BEACH - beach set up included Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Spot

I would recommend staying here to anyone. Our host Brad was fantastic and this was a perfect family vacation experience. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was amazing

Best location! Tons of space for our family. Beautiful beach and great amenities. We loved the bikes, beach chairs and perfect view. Brad was amazing to work with. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We enjoyed everything about our week at Blue Tide!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Practically Perfect in Every Way

We enjoyed a marvelous stay here during the week before spring break in 2025. We were two couples looking to enjoy the beach and the lovely restaurants strung along 30A. The condo did not disappoint, and owner Brad was in close touch to address our every need.As the photos indicate, we had a terrific view of the ocean from the slim balcony on the main floor and the matching balcony in the master bedroom.In terms of comfort, there are two large bedrooms on the second floor, each with a king bed. So each couple enjoyed its privacy and plenty of space to spread out. One suggestion: Bring your own pillows because those on the beds could be fluffier if you like 'em cushy.The kitchen is well-equipped with anything you could think of -- and a wet bar to boot. There are also TVs everywhere, but bring your credentials if you want to tap into premium channels.One caveat if you have difficulty with stairs: From the parking level, you'll walk up a full staircase to the main floor, then another staircase to the main bedrooms, and a third staircase to the top bedroom with two twins. (Three floors in all.) We got used to it quickly. By the way, the top bedroom is open concept. So sounds from there can be heard throughout the condo.Also worth noting: Its super convenient to walk down the stairs off the balcony to access the beach. But the stairway down to the beach is one of the tallest we've ever seen. Good exercise!All in all, a place to embrace on lovely 30A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunrises and sunsets!

Our stay at blue tide was delightful. We woke up to the beautiful sunrises, swam in the sandy clear blue ocean all day, and closed our day out with sunsets. There is a beautiful state park a half a mile up the beach, wonderful family friendly places to eat, clean streets and pathways to bike on, and fun towns within a short bike ride!!! We will be returning!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Griend getaway

The location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach

We loved our stay at Blue Tides! You can’t beat the view! Absolutely beautiful! Walking out of the condo and right out to the beach was great. Brad was a wonderful host! He checked in a couple of times during the week to make sure all was good and to update us on any information we might have needed. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and wonderful host!

Brad was incredibly helpful and checked-in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a bad storm come through that knocked out the power in our area. He went so far as to call the electrical company for us and check on the outage. The condo was clean and the accessibility to the beach can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2b

We loved our stay so much that we already rebooked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at 30A

Things we loved most about our stay and this property: -Owner was quick to respond to questions or needs. List owner provided of restaurant recs and activity tips was very helpful. -Beach umbrella and chair included and set up daily was great extra. -Kitchen well stocked and comfortable furniture. -I love outdoor spaces. Made use every day of 2 ocean front balconies with nice (not cheap) furniture. -We really liked the location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible unit and week

This property is amazing, from the view to the bedrooms and shower and convenience to restaurants and the ocean. Easily our favorite condo from all others stayed in over the past several years in the area. Can’t wait to go back! Brad the owner is a great communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Vacation

The Host, Brad, was welcoming and responsive to all inquiries. The condo was fully furnished, clean and has beautiful views from the living area and master bedroom. Two beach decks, one up and one down. Seacrest beach is stunning, walkable and and Brad provides beach chairs and umbrellas!! The surrounding areas, Rosemary Beach and other beach communities, have more than ample shopping and restaurants and other entertainments. What’s not to love?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichol V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was our 13th trip to 30A and I would say this was by far our favorite accommodation. Everything was absolutely perfect and Brad was a fantastic host. We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R., Madisonville, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible!

Walk down the stairs off your balcony and down to a private beach with your umbrella and chairs waiting! Condo lacks nothing! Brads communication to us was top notch. Our stay could not have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 stars

Brad’s condo is in the perfect location and just as listed/pictured. We were there over Memorial Day weekend and the stretch of beach was full but not like neighboring Rosemary or public beach accesses. Having the chairs set up for us each day is such a bonus! We loved sitting out on the balcony every morning and evening. The kids loved the loft with the twin beds. We loved being right on the beach and you can’t beat this value! We would definitely return. It was a pleasure working with Brad as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Really clean and the beach was wonderful. Just minutes away from great restaurants and bars. And did I mention the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Great house, fabulous location, wonderful host. Reserved spot on the beach with chairs and umbrella was a great bonus. Private beach stayed empty while the sections around us became quite crowded. We felt very lucky!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

We loved this townhome for its location in Seacrest. The townhome is very spacious with wide views. But even more wonderful is the amazing access to the beach from your own balcony steps! Having such amazing beach views from the living room balcony AND the master bedroom above it was such a treat. Having beach chairs and umbrella set up for us each day (included!) made each day at the beach so much more relaxing. We were also able to rent a kayak one day from the beach chair service. We saw many dolphins on several days. We loved this townhome and we’re so spoiled by it. We will love to rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonus Vacation

We had the best time at blue tide! We rented 2B and our friends were in another condo. The location, the condo, the beach, everything with perfect. This was our 11th trip to 30A and first time at blue tide. We have never stayed in the same place twice, but that is about to change. We had such a great time! The owner was more than accommodating. Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri C., Keller, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Our families stay on 30A

We had a wonderful family vacation! The condo was everything we were looking for. The kitchen was very well equipped with all utensils and appliances needed! Super comfortable and beautiful! The view of the water are outstanding! Brad went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time! Thank you Brad for being so kind when my husband had his little ER scare. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for a vacation!

This condo has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. Spacious, wonderfully decorated unit and a great host! Having a private beach just for those staying at these condos also helps keep the crowds down while on the beach! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront Fun

Perfect location, right on the beach, couldn't be any easier to access the surf and the views were awesome. Just a short bike ride to the Hub or Rosemary for lunch/dinner. The Condo was as described, perfect for our family, everything was functional and clean. Brad is very attentive and easy to work with. Highly recommend if looking for a 30a oceanfront condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Vacation

My family had an excellent week long stay at Brad's beach condo! Brad is a great host and I highly recommend this condo. The condo was clean, spacious and had a wonderful location. The view of the beach is amazing and the walk down to the beach is so close! My family enjoyed the long, sunny days playing on the beach every day. The included beach chairs and umbrella made it super easy to relax on the beach. This condo and the beach itself exceeded my expectations. All the furnishings are amenities in great condition. I loved the interior decor too. If you've never been to the area before, Brad has great suggestions for dining and activities along 30A. He truly does his best to make sure his guests have the best time ever. Overall I highly recommend this property and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Blue Tide. The location and view from the balcony was the best. The steps from the balcony to the beach and the chair and umbrella set up was what really made this the perfect condo. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, dishware, glasses and pots and pans if you plan to cook, but it states in the info that you need to bring essential items and that is true (even salt and pepper). Brad was a good host and kept in contact with us if we needed any help. We look forward to a return visit to this beautiful beach location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Good Location to the beach and the owner was very accommodating/conscientious
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022