Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow

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The beach to enjoy at The Spotted Grouper.

The Spotted Grouper outside with the twisted live oaks and gulf view in back.

Just walk down the sandy street 100 yards to the beach.

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2 bedroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Panacea, FL

Bald Point State Park
‪1 min walk‬
Alligator Point Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Mashes Sand Beach
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Spotted Grouper is a delightful secluded Florida beach bungalow surrounded by twisted Sand Live Oaks. We are located on Bald Point beside Alligator Point, FL in a small, quiet beach neighborhood along the Forgotten Coast, surrounded by Bald Point State Park.
The house is 100 yards from the Gulf - to get there just walk down Grouper Street to the water-there are no streets to cross. It is a very secluded natural beach with lots of sea life where you can enjoy all the beauty of nature. You have gulf views from the living room as well as the porch and patio and the sound of the ocean can lull you to sleep at night. The fishing is fantastic, as are the local restaurants and seafood markets. The house is at ground level so you don't have stairs to climb which makes it very convenient for carrying suitcases and groceries into the home. It sleeps 6 with 1 queen bed and 1 double bed and also has a sleeper sofa in the LR.
We are 45 miles south of Tallahassee, 340 miles due south of Atlanta. The Spotted Grouper makes a perfect getaway if you like a quiet area that DOESN'T have a crowded beach with abundant wildlife and nature reminiscent of "Old Florida".

Property manager

Sheree Sommers

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a concrete driveway which accommodates 2 vehicles.

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

About the neighborhood

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this vacation home is near the beach. Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

Bald Point State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Alligator Point Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
Wilson Beach - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
Mashes Sand Beach - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
Shell Point Beach - 36 min drive - 41.7 km

Restaurants

‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬13 min drive
‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬13 min drive
‪Jim Dog's Deli And Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is steps from Bald Point State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Public Beach Access and Alligator Point Beach. Bayside Marina and Wilson Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Apr 6, 2025

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

Spring 2025

Wonderful! The cottage had everything we needed. Convenient short walk to the beach, close to state parks. We enjoyed our relaxing stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Nov 18, 2024

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

Perfect Weekend

Clean, cute, and close to the beach! Good restaurants if you don’t want to cook. Enough space for all of us and a tv in every room which we hardly turned on until nighttime. Would reccomend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Sep 14, 2024

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

Relaxing

Clean great excess to beach

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Aug 7, 2024

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

Secluded beachfront oasis

This place is truly magical! You can hear the waves crashing on the shore from the porch and an unspoiled, secluded beach is just a few steps away. Clean and fully stocked, Sheree’s place is phenomenal. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlan H.

Jul 27, 2024

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

A Forgotten Coast Delight

Just what we needed! Quiet beach. Better amenities than advertised. Cozy and peaceful. Owner made great contacts and gave explicit details. We're ready to book our next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Jul 21, 2024

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

Grandsons 1st Vacation

It was an amazing adventure...I was able to visit 3 different beaches and see many more along the way to see my son

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holley H.

Jul 10, 2024

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

Perfect Hideaway

If you are looking for a secluded and quiet environment but with the charm of old Florida, this is your place. All the amenities you want are on site and it’s a close enough drive to other interests and activities. We loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Jul 1, 2024

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

Cleanest Beach Bungalow in Florida!

This may have been the cleanest property we have ever stayed in!! We loved the old Florida charm of the home with a great view of the gulf! Within walking distance to the small beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Jun 28, 2024

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

Forgotten Coast Beauty

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at the Spotted Grouper. It never disappoints . We absolutely adore this place every time we visit. If you are looking for peace, tranquility , and the beauty of nature surrounding you then book this place. This truly is a hidden treasure on the forgotten coast. You are almost always the only ones on the beach. The wildlife is stunning. Our favorites are around 7PM when the sandbars start to form & you can walkout & collect all sorts of treasures. To Do: 1) Watch sunrise 2) Relax 3) Rest 4) Watch sunset 5) Repeat 1-4 daily Sheree is amazing to work with. Thank you for sharing your treasure with us! We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE S.

Jun 15, 2024

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

Beautiful

Very quite sucluded little place. All my kids had fun from hunting crabs to fishing to playing on the beach

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Jun 14, 2024

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

Absolutely relaxing!

We had a great time at The Spotted Grouper! It was so relaxing and quiet. Just what we wanted. Would definitely consider coming back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami J.

Jun 12, 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

The house was great and just what I was looking for to relax. The view was amazing and the area is very quiet. I would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Jun 1, 2024

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

Great place to relax

The whole process with Sheree was easy! The bungalo was cozy, a great place to relax. Good fising on the adjacent beach. It was quiet, and perfectly secluded for us. We will definately rent the bungalo again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

May 23, 2024

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

Quiet, Peaceful, Relaxing

The Spotted Grouper was exactly what my wife and I needed, a quiet, peaceful respite from our stressful jobs and hectic lives in a large urban area. The cottage is unassuming, but perfect for a kicked-back beach getaway. It had everything we needed, and the screened-in porch with a vintage glider is icing on the cake. Two large restaurants in Panacea - Angelo’s and The Trident - just a short drive from the cottage - are superb, definitely worth checking out. Just down the road is Bald Point State Park, with a beautiful white sand beach we had all to ourselves and hiking trails, where we spent a full morning exploring. We’ve vacationed in the Florida Panhandle many times, but we agreed that the week we spent at the Spotted Grouper was our best vacation yet. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

May 5, 2024

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Great Stay

Very quaint. Perfect location. Quiet. Clean. Definitely would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Apr 20, 2024

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

Another Great Stay!

My husband and I had another great stay at the Spotted Grouper. Sharee is an awesome host and so easy to work with. Our only "complaint" was that our stay was too short :) We wished we would have had the time to stay longer. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing get away, this is the place!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward L.

Apr 7, 2024

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

Grouper Street cottage

Very cute. Perfect for those of us getting older. All on ground level. And grab bars in the shower.

Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena D., Fernandina Beach

Oct 3, 2023

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

Comfortable nest

First of all I want to say how accommodating and sweet that Sheree is! She certainly made us feel comfortable staying there. The place was exactly as I saw it online and very close to the beach. I know they're probably a nuisance but I was very excited that I got to see a bear in our driveway! The house was very comfortable and I did not want to leave! It had everything we needed for our stay! It's a very quiet neighborhood and the neighbors were also very sweet. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who's looking for a nice quiet getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Sep 20, 2023

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

Great weekend!

The clocks were a reminder that it’s time to relax. None of them worked and on the wrong time. :) Great touches and everything we needed. We’re bringing friends next time. Thanks for being responsive and making the stay memorable!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 14, 2023

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

our beach

We are repeat offenders at this property and it is perfectly suited to our needs . We love the fact that the only steps are the few to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice T., Meigs Ga

Aug 27, 2023

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

Really nice place!

It was a really nice place where we stayed. All the comfort of home. Had a few problems when we got there but got them worked out. The only toblem I saw was the access to the beach was not ideal but we made the best of it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Aug 15, 2023

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

Quiet, cozy, relaxing!

The booking and check in process was very easy. The host is so kind and helpful. This place had everything you need, was quiet and comfortable! It’s just a short walk to the water down the driveway. We visited nearby St. George Island and Wakulla Springs- both were beautiful! I wish the beach at the house was a little bigger (more sand area) and the water was clearer but both completely unrelated to the actual house, which was perfect for our family. Thank you for sharing your place!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Loachapoka AL

Aug 4, 2023

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

Beach House

Outstanding!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Jul 31, 2023

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

Old Florida getaway

The beach cottage was clean and recently updated. The pics on vrbo are accurate. The beaches are sugary white sands and the state park behind the house is beautiful. We are outdoorsy people and enjoyed riding bikes, fishing and hanging out on the beach. And if you love 70's music check out 104.1 the Gulf radio. It is a wonderful remote getaway. Very peaceful and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Jul 25, 2023

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

Sweet little place!

Clean, quaint, and a very short stroll to the beach. Host is very friendly and responsive. I love the kitchen style… all the retro vibes. Super cute.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bathroom

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