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In the heart of Seacrest Beach, Driftwood Cottage is a three-story haven that fronts 30-A and boasts panoramic views of the Gulf. Unwind in your private courtyard with grill, outdoor dining table, and lounge chairs or take a short stroll to the deeded beach access across the street. With its open living/kitchen area, spacious bedrooms including one on each level with its own full bath and walk-in closet or balcony.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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.

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/

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Rosemary Beach, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A walking path with water feature and homes in Alys Beach, Florida.
    Alys Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rosemary Beach Florida Sunrise
    Rosemary Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pier Park
    Pier Park
    15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Dramatic pastel light sunset with sun rays in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with Pensacola coastline coast cityscape skyline in panhandle and ocean
    Seaside Beach
    17 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Powell Lake
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Idyll Hound Proper
    19 min walk
  • Shades Bar & Grill
    18 min walk
  • Donut Hole
    19 min walk
  • Ambrosia
    5 min drive
  • Fonville Press
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay directly on 30A! Beautiful Beach House with private courtyard and panoramic views! Short walks to beach, pool, Rosemary and Alys!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Rosemary Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2

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10

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seacrest beach

Enjoyed the property and the location. It was basically a big success with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large family

We came here for spring break. The house had more than enough space for our family with older kids. Great location. Can’t beat it. The only suggestion that I would have is more clear instructions on where to pick up up the wristbands. Instead of instructing people to look for a P on the map, simply say “go to the pool”’ to pick up welcome packet and wristbands.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

J'Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cara C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property. Close to everything!

Perfect home for big group. Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Wonderful location. Clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Driftwood dream!

This vacation rental was perfect location. 5 minute walk to beach, peddlers pavilion and the Seacrest pool. The house was very clean and nice with a wonderful courtyard for grilling out and kids to play!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

I think the house was great. The description of sleeping 12 is a stretch for sure. Also, although an email was sent for bands and such it would have been nice to see that also through vrbo. Indidnt reaf the email until we were there so we didnt get bands for the beach. The chairs outside should be looked at
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the location to everything… shops, beach, and pool. We did have a few issues though with the property:- the silverware needs replaced, there were no spoons- several light bulbs were out and need replaced. The whole lighting needs updated. It was very dark. - there is mold in the grout in both upstairs bathrooms- there is a large crack in the ceiling of one of the upstairs bathrooms that needs fixed- the hose outside is broken and needs replaced- I know you can’t pick who your neighbors are when you rent a vacation home but there was a group of 11 young men staying in the house next door who were carrying on until 4:00 in the morning every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristi D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location & loved the house

We loved the location and home, but it was so difficult to get in touch with anyone from Best Beach vacations. Once checked in I called, emailed and left messages with questions and No one returned my messages the entire trip. We also found dirty underwear in the drawer I would rent the house again but I just wish the communication with the property managers was better
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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