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Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!

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Beach nearby
Pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Panama City Beach, Florida
  • Alys Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Imagine your days on this front porch. A lazy day ,sipping some sweet tea.

Experience luxury by the sea, 30 A just steps away from Alys Beach & Rosemary.

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (52)
The price is NZ$2,540
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Experience luxury by the sea, 30 A just steps away from Alys Beach & Rosemary.

About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Panama City Beach (Rosemary Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. .This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Seaside Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Pier Park.
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What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 6 min walk
  • Rosemary Beach - 10 min walk
  • Seacrest Beach - 3 min drive
  • Camp Helen State Park - 5 min drive
  • Carillon Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shades - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Amavida - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!

Drift away and enjoy your vacation in this three-story home located in Seacrest Beach. Home fronts 30-A and features a fully enclosed PRIVATE COURTYARD with a grill, outdoor dining table and lounge chairs perfect for relaxing and sunbathing! Enjoy panoramic VIEWS of the GULF and evening sunsets from the 3rd floor deck. ''DRIFTWOOD COTTAGE'' is only steps to the 12,000 sf Lagoon Pool that Seacrest is known for and is ideally located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Deeded beach access is just a short 1 min walk across the street and if walking is not an option the Seacrest Beach community tram will provide a ride for your entire group to the white sand beaches. Parking for 3 cars only. (Lagoon pool will be closed from Nov 6th until Nov 20th 2023)

This vacation haven is perfectly situated for all the fun surrounding it! The home features open living/kitchen area, ceramic tile and hard wood floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, one on the main level with its own full bath and walk in closet that opens to a porch and private courtyard. The living room also features a queen sleeper sofa. There are two additional bedrooms located on the 2nd level with king beds, each with its own large balcony and attached bathrooms. The spacious master suite opens to a private balcony and has a separate walk-in shower, jetted tub and double vanity. The master also has a trundle bed with two twin mattresses. The 3rd level has a lounging/living area with a queen sleeper sofa and twin sleeper chair. The decks on both sides are a perfect escape to enjoy the beautiful Emerald Coast views! This beautiful home also includes beach gear credit. You can use the credits towards beach chairs, beach wagons, toys, or kayaks.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

Beach Service
The Seacrest Beach Homeowner’s Association is proud to have La Dolce Vita act as our ambassadors down at the beach. You can reserve beach chairs or setup a beach bonfire by visiting their on-line reservation portal or give them a call at 866-651-1869.

Seacrest Café
One of the newest additions to our community is the Seacrest Beach Café operated by Crust Artisan Bakery. The Café is located on the east side of the lagoon and features a delectable menu that is not your typical pool-side snack shack. They have seafood baskets, the classics such as chicken fingers and burgers, po-boys and sandwiches as well as a satisfying kids menu.

Lagoon/Amphitheater
Centered within the community is the Seacrest Lagoon. This 378,000-gallon pool is one of the largest private pools in the state of Florida, and is open year-round from 9am – 9:45pm for Seacrest residents and guests. At present, our amazing lagoon pool is heated only by the sun. The amphitheater is a grassy area where concerts, movies, and weddings are held. It is also great for a pick-up game of Bocce or Frisbee throwing.

Tram Service
From March through October, the Seacrest Tram service offers transportation to and from the designated tram stops in the neighborhood to the beach or the Lagoon. Simply walk out your front door go to the nearest tram stop and then call for pickup. The tram will arrive within fifteen minutes. The tram starts running every day at 9:00 AM and the last pickup from the beach is 5:30 PM seven days a week.

NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED!

Beach Access
Seacrest Beach enjoys a deeded beach access at the entrance of the neighborhood, across Hwy 30-A, through the Sunset community. Seacrest residents and guests may walk through the pedestrian boardwalk, or ride the tram through the easement.

Restaurants/Retail
Seacrest Beach’s neighboring developments, The Village of South Walton, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach, offer an array of excellent local dining and shopping options. These areas are well within a 15 –minute walk from anywhere in Seacrest Beach.

Walking Trails
Over 1.35 miles of shaded walking trails winding through the community

-https://www.seacrestbeachcommunity.com/
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. 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.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Best Beach Getaways

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2024
Driftwood Cottage is a great property, it has a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms with plenty of outdoor options for eating and relaxing. We had 2 issues - the grill didn’t work and internet connectivity was intermittent. The property managers were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loni R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and awesome house!
Perfect for 2 families! Loved the location and excellent communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seacrest beach
Enjoyed the property and the location. It was basically a big success with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
This property was just as described. Very clean and updated. Close walking distance to beaches and shops. The host was very quick to respond. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

J'Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip!
Great location and Neighborhood for a girls trip! We had ages from 13-60. Loved the tram stop right outside the front door and easy walking distance to the beach (4 minutes), shopping, restaurants, Rosemary and Alys! House was a great set up for 8 people and could have easily handled a few more! Overall the house was very clean and new! Furniture, bathrooms, kitchen etc were all great! Super comfy beds, great water pressure in the shower and a big washer and dryer. A well stocked kitchen with plenty of plates, silverware, cups, service bowls, etc. Big pantry, plenty of areas to sit and relax indoors and out! Xbox, games, Tvs on multiple floors. A couple of Negatives... 1. There was not a broom. There was a dust brush and dust pan, but nothing to do a good sweep of the kitchen and living room wood floors. 2. We killed a couple of spiders on the wall inside. 3. A bed blanket and a mattress pad on a pull out couch had some stains..... 4. Downstairs bedroom closet shelves were broken and no room for hanging clothes. None of these were the end of there world, We just didn't sweep and dealt with the sand on the floor, we killed the spiders and we took the blanket off the bed, didn't use the pull out couch, and keep our clothes folded. Overall, we would stay here again and had a great vacation! The location in Seacrest can't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Perfect home for family of 12. Equal short distance to beach and pool - 5 minute walk Also walking distance to restaurants in Rosemary and Alys beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, gorgeous pools, and a close walk to shopping and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cara C., Columbus, OH

Needs improvement
The three of us came for a girls weekend to beach, shop, relax, eat & unwind. We arrived at 1am & by 7:30am the next morning, we had a parking violation on our vehicle because we didn’t have the proper permit. The office was closed when we arrived, so…we were put off by this action. Then, that morning we went to the check in office at the pool. They gave us a packet. When we got back to the house the packet had NO permit inside, but we had plans for the entire day & didn’t have time to go back to get the permit until after the office’s closing, so of course, we got another violation ticket on the car the next morning. It was ridiculous. When we arrived at the house at 1am the first night there was a HUGE roach - i am talking several inches large in the bedroom downstairs. We were very upset about it & couldn’t catch it and it went from the ceiling to the wall to under the bed. When we woke up there was a huge spider on the kitchen counter. Many of the lights didn’t work, including the one in the master BR on the fan, the one on the main floor on the fan, & many bulbs were out. There were no cushions on the outdoor furniture on the third floor patio, which was pictured with cushions, so we had to bring blankets and pillows to sit out there each morning & put them back each morning. The seal on the door on the downstairs bedroom had a huge gap. The paper products were horrible in quality for the price of this property. The master BR shower wasnt clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
Driftwood Cottage was clean and beautiful! It accommodated 8 people (4 adults and 4 kids) well. The neighborhood itself is cute and offers a wonderful pool! Overall, the access to the beach is convenient, however we were limited where we could sit at the beach. While chairs were available for purchase, all guests of our neighborhood were limited to a small section of the beach. That was very disappointing to us. Rosemary Beach has cute shopping and good food options. Highly recommend bikes because parking is limited and traffic becomes congested. We had issues with the Wi-Fi and maintenance was called twice. Inconsistent cooling (AC) in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Close to everything!
Perfect home for big group. Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Wonderful location. Clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
The house was very lovely… neat and clean. Location was great for getting to the beach quickly but be prepared for a VERY small and crowded designated beach area. The house description on line was not the same as the info sent to us from rental company. On line had 3 designated parking spaces and check in time was 3:00. Info sent to us from rental company was 2 parking spaces and 4:00 check in.. we also had an issue with our tv that we reported that i never heard back from. Other than that it was a great trip and the location is walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun rental
This house was clean, really nicely decorated, cozy & just as shown in the pictures. The kids loved the rooftop hammocks. It was a great place to stay for our family of older teens on spring break- they loved biking around to nearby ice cream, shopping, meeting up with friends & going to the beach. The area overall was less of a good fit for our younger child (over the spring break time frame) due to the huge number of teens & college kids everywhere. The location is very close to everything you could need- we only used our car once & could walk or bike to everything (aside from a shipt order of groceries). The only reason I would not recommend this location would be for a family with young children on spring break, as there are a million older teens biking around and the activities and language are frequently not appropriate for young kids. It’s also very difficult to get beach space or any kind of restaurant reservation or even carry out food or coffee at this time of year and lastly, the big beautiful seacrest pool is not heated, so it was ice cold at this time of year, so that was a bit of a disappointment . Older teens don’t seem to mind these things because they love biking around & socializing. Again, the property itself was great. Our only issue with the property itself was we could not get anyone to answer our emails or return our calls several times when we attempted to extend our stay even well before leaving.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
seacrest beach -driftwood cottage
Driftwood Cottage is a lovely home away from home. It’s in a nice location with easy proximity to the beach and pool. The beach for seacrest community is very limited and was jammed up and not what we expected so we spent most of our time at the pool. The courtyard is a plus and a really nice feature. The house is spacious and has various places to gather as well as to have your quiet space. It could use a little refreshing to get a totally 5star rating. Master bedroom mattress is soft and has “sleep divets”, the washer did not work properly and wouldn’t spin out the clothes so we came home with a weeks worth of dirty laundry and towels. We did call maintenance and they replied they’d be by to check it, but we never saw them. The kitchen is adequate for rental but by no means luxurious if that’s important to you. We would stay there again but would hope to see a few of these features refreshed as they are able. All in all it’s a nice home. It’s the end of summer and I imagine it’s had heavy use the last few months and needs a little TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heval K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Clean house and great location. It will be great if the company is more responsive then it will be perfect. It was difficult to get hold of anyone through the phone. Like I said, the place is great but needs to work on communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location!
Loved everything! Walking distance to Rosemary and Aly’s Beach! Only thing is there is not much room on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location proximity to pool and beach super easy. House comfortable - beds good. Could use some updating in kitchen and bathrooms, but great for the price. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Marcy P., Lenexa KS

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
This property was in a great location. It’s about a 5 minute walk to the beach and 5-10 minutes to shops. The house was clean and spacious. When you walk in it’s in the living room then dining room And kitchen. Next is a bedroom. You get to the back patio from there. It backs right up to 30A. The second level has the master with the trundle bed. The other bedroom in the floor is just one bed. Third level is a living room with a pull out couch and a chair. The chair is not something you can really sleep on and doesn’t even come with bedding. It was really unfortunate bc our group was 13 and that was the 13th spot. We had to end up sleeping 3 in the king bed. The pull outs are pretty uncomfortable as well. The mattress upstairs was old and stained and very thin. Just as a heads up a couple things we were not prepared for. The house does not provide anything for the beach including beach towels and you aren’t supposed to take any towels there. They don’t provide any extra towels or bedding and the pull outs only come with thin blankets. There was only one trash bag provided. Not laundry soap. No spices or oil or salt and pepper. Not a lot of toilet paper or extra paper towels. I think there was only 2 towels for the kitchen and one we had to use for the leaky freezer. Another heads up is you can’t contact the management company through VRBO. I never got any info from them until I was charged the second time. I had been trying to contact them through the VRBO app but they don’t get those you have to call them. There are beach credits but just a heads up it doesn’t cover it all. And you have to book well in advance. Last bit of info the beach access is right across the street. We had no idea how to get there and it looks like you have to go through a private area bc the gates for cars. You can use the walkway with your band on. We were super frustrated at the lack of info we had been given so hopefully this helps. I hate to say anything bad bc this house is great but I would have wanted to know these things ahead of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

A J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Comfort
We enjoyed our week at Driftwood Cottage. Its location is perfect for a quick walk to the beach or the pool, the decor is beautiful, and there is plenty of room to spread out, even for two families!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and prime location!
Our family of 5 really enjoyed staying at Driftwood Cottage. The home was clean and comfortable and suited our family of 5 perfectly. The best thing about the property is the location......right across the street from the pool and the entrance to the beach. Also, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. So convenient and stress-free. I definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Excellent location to beach, pool, and town activities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week in Seacrest
The property was in a perfect location. Close to the pool, beach, and main town. The house was adorable and well-maintained. I’d go back tomorrow if I could!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest beach house ever!
Cute, comfortable, great location, and everything was in good shape. We enjoyed our visit very much. Our air conditioner froze Saturday and the repair man was out quickly and we stayed nice and cool. Rental company was easy to reach. All good.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location for neighborhood
Good location to pool, and beach. The beach was extremely small for the number of houses and very crowded. The number of permanent umbrellas and chairs took up so much of the Seacrest Beach that there is not much room to set up the umbrellas and chairs ordered with my rental. Bring your own paper products, trash bags and necessities. Very nice house and the hammock chairs were so relaxing as was the back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We had a wonderful stay! The home is gorgeous, beautifully furnished and is perfectly sited to take full advantage of the pool and beach access. We did have a couple hiccups upon checking in, items left behind or not working properly. I promptly sent an email indicating these issues, as requested, then received a voicemail the next day asking to text the issues. I resent in text what I had already emailed, but heard no response. Communication could be improved, but this was minor in the scheme of it all. The area is fantastic, the decor is amazing - felt like we stepped into a Serena and lily catalog and it was the perfect getaway. The pool area rivals those of 5star resorts. The only issue re: the pool that confused us was the hours are 9am to 9:45 pm; however, you can’t go into the pool until a fountain turns on (I believe this was sometime between 11-12). Our kids were old enough to roll with it, but younger children might have a harder time waiting. If you’re considering this home for your stay... do it, you will not be disappointed! We went to Amici’s & Amigos for dinner 3xs during our stay.. fantastic food. Also took a short trip to the food trucks in 30a.. the frozen rose was fantastic & the food was wonderful there as well. Took a day trip to Destin, it doesn’t compare & wouldn’t waste time doing that in the future. Thank you for a spectacular week!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021