5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft

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Entire home

Downstairs porch--total 3000 sq feet of covered porches-multiple seating areas

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 163498.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Dryer
Pool
Washer

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Panama City Beach, FL

Alys Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Rosemary Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Carillon Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

“Great Gulf Getaway” is situated on a corner lot in Seacrest Beach which is located on Highway 30A, nestled between Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach. The house is located 2 blocks from the beautifully landscaped 12,000 sq ft lagoon style pool--the largest on 30A. The beach is short walk (less than 4min), but why walk when you can ride the free shuttle to the gulf and to the pool.
The main house is spacious--3000 sq ft with an additional 3000 sq ft of fully furnished covered porches on 2 levels. There is an additional 500 sq ft of space available in the carriage house. Both the house and the carriage house have wireless wifi and a total of 8 flat screen TVs 42' or larger--all with DVDS. There is also a sony play station3 in the 3rd floor media room.
The carriage house, above the garage, has a mini kitchen, dining table/chairs for 4, a queen bed, sofa , LCD flat screen 46' TV, DVD, and a bath with a shower. Carriage house is connected to the main house on the 2nd floor via the covered porch.
The first floor has 10 ft ceilings, slate floors, and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances,a gas stove, and granite counter tops. There is a breakfast
bar with seating for 5, and a dining table that seats 10. The great room has HD LCD flat screen 46” TV and HD DVD player. The first floor also has a powder room, and a laundry room, as well as a master bedroom with a king size bed, LCD flat screen 46' TV, DVD player, and a bath with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and a walk-in closet.

The 2nd floor has 9 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, and a mini kitchen with a sitting area that has a queen sleeper sofa, and wall hung LCD flat screen 42” TV.. There are 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor-each with their own bathroom. The 2nd master bedroom has a king size bed, LCD flat screen 46' TV, and DVD player, and a sofa . The ensuite bathroom has a separate shower, jacuzzi tub, and a double sink vanity area. One of the bedrooms has 4 twin bunk beds, and the other has 2 queen beds--both have LCD flat screen 42” TV's and DVD players.

A spiral staircase leads to the 3rd floor room media room. It has sectional sofa seating with media cabinet housing a 50 inch plasma TV and Sony playstation 3 for movie viewing, and game playing. There is a deck off of this area with a lounge chair.

Each of the main house bedrooms has french doors that open out unto a covered porch! The covered porches are furnished with sofas, lounge chairs, tables and chairs and a gas grill on the first floor.

Brief Snapshot: House

1st Floor: Great room/eating area, kitchen, powder room/ master bedroom-king/ ensuite bath-separate tub/shower/double vanity

2nd Floor: Sitting room/queen sleeper sofa/tv/ mini kitchen
master bedroom w/king bed & couch, ensuite bath/separate tub/shower/ double vanity, 2nd bedroom-4 twin bunk room/ bath/combo tub/shower, 3rd bedroom-2 queens/ bath w/shower

3rd Floor: media room/ very large sectional sofa

Carriage House: mini kitchen, sitting area, eating area, queen bed, sofa, bath w/shower

Keywords: beach house, carriage house,

Property manager

Cathie Parkerson

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Prefer to rent to families-not adults w/group teen

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I don’t rent to groups of adults only or groups of teens with a couple of sponsors! Thanks!

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Prefer to rent to families-not adults w/group teen

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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Rosemary Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Alys Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rosemary Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Seacrest Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Camp Helen State Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Carillon Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
‪Shades - ‬3 min drive
‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬6 min walk
‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬3 min drive
‪Amavida - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft located?

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

9.6

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Jul 10, 2024

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

Great Stay

We had a great time and the house was well stocked. The only thing was that some of the furniture needed repaired but otherwise a fabulous week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Vacation 2024

We can’t say enough about the BEST host Mrs. Parkerson, she treats you like family not a stranger, The house was just as it is advertised, very clean, spacious, updated, close to pools, very close to tram to the beach, close to shopping and dining. We would definitely recommend this host/house to anyone wanting to stay in PCB in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Mar 19, 2023

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

Seacrest Beach

Great location. Very clean. Walking distance to beach, beautiful pool, shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Apr 3, 2024

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

Perfect for Large Family

This house is perfect for a large family with ample space both indoors and out. The house is well-maintained, equipped with all the essentials needed for convenience and large family meals. Cathie was a great communicator and very responsive the one time we needed her! Would definitely stay at this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Jun 27, 2021

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

Better than expected

Comfortable close to amenities and perfect for our family

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Aug 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very good location.

The location of the property is very good. The website information list, six bedrooms, but it is really only five bedrooms, which includes the carriage house. However, our experience overall was very good. The shuttle was very convenient and timely getting to the beach. The weather was very good, even though we had a couple of days that were red flag days, meaning that the ocean was pretty rough.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Aug 16, 2023

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

Family Vacay

We loved all the space in this house. The teenagers were able to have some of their own spaces while each family had a room for "home base." It was easy to get to and from the beach, walking or on the tram, although the tram was sometimes slow. We had a little trouble with the dryer and a little mix-up with a door lock that took a little longer to solve than ideal, but otherwise we didn't lack anything for our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista L.

Jun 8, 2023

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

Favorite Seacreast House

We have been visiting Seacrest for over 15 years and have stayed in many different homes in Seacreast, This house has been our favorite from the first time we stayed in it. It's beautiful, stocked well, clean, cozy. We have many family memeories that have taken place in this home. It's always our first choice. The only times we don't stay there is if it's already booked.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Jul 10, 2022

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

Such an amazing house!

We take a trip each year with my parents (70's), my two sister's, and families. Lots of people and different ages. This house was perfect! We love to eat, hang out, and play games in the kitchen/dining/living room area and this worked great. The bedrooms are all good size and everyone was comfortable. We loved being out on the covered porch drinking coffee in the mornings. Cathie was AMAZING! So quick to answer my many questions and made everything very easy. Great vacation spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Holly H.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

German Cockroaches and Little to no beach access/Overcrowding

On the first day of our stay we discovered German Cockroaches in the kitchen and the downstairs master bathroom. This was extremely unsettling to myself and my family members. We checked in on a Saturday afternoon, found the cockroaches on Sunday, and the owner had an exterminator to the property on Monday. I appreciated her fast response to the problem, however we learned, from the exterminator, that this was an ongoing issue with the house. That was extremely disappointing to learn because we were not notified in any way that we would be showing up to a house that had roaches. My family would have wanted a full refund and our plans would have changed if we had known there was an infestation. I would also like to add that there are too many houses for the pool and beach access. The pool was always extremely crowded and you couldn't find a seat due to people leaving their things in the chairs and going back to their homes. The "beach" access is dominated by the umbrella/chairs that you have to pay for and the beach where you can set up your own chairs and umbrella is less than half the size of a football field with over 100 individuals trying to set up their things in that space. We ended up having to use a public beach access 2/3 miles away from the home. Overall it was not a home that I would recommend due to the cockroaches, small beach access, and overcrowding of the entire complex in general.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Aug 21, 2015

Nice House; Community has issues

There were a few minor issues with the house, but overall it was a very comfortable home. The ice maker didn't function properly and we had to purchase ice for our daily use. The cleaners were an hour late leaving the property. There was a few kitchen essentials that we had to purchase ourselves. The biggest issue was the community and I would have liked to have known before we booked this home, which is why I'm writing a review. The access to the beach is limited because you can only go through the community directly in front of the main entrance to the Seacrest community. They do not allow bikes or any other wheeled objects (wheelbarrows, coolers, strollers) to go through their community, much less a car. So you have to park them across the street and carry all of your beach things (and kids) a good quarter mile to the beach. There are a few large golf carts the Seacrest community provides that you call and they will come to you, but only one can go into the beachside community at a time and there are only a handful, so during prime times, you will wait. I'm sure this system works fine in non-peak weeks, but in the middle of July it was quite annoying. The beach is also very crowded because everyone from these two communities is accessing it at from the same staircase. Two beach chair companies have monopolized the space and if you want to purchase an umbrella and two chairs it's $275 for the week or $50 a day. If you don't rent an umbrella for the week, you are hauling your things even farther down the beach. All these things considered, the water was beautiful and we had a wonderful time. We just wished we had known the issues with the beach access before we had selected this house/community. There is also a lot of construction going on in the community, so there was noise all day starting early in the morning.

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

Jun 19, 2022

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

Couldn't be better

Excellent property. Very clean and well appointed. Would definitely go back

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Jun 9, 2022

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

Seacrest Beach Vacation May 2022

We had a great week long vacation with 3 generations. It went way too fast. We got quite a bit of rain but the temperature was amazing. Outside felt like air conditioning most days. The house is beautifully decorated in every nook and cranny. The pictures do not capture everything. It’s really stunning, tons of space, and great kitchen. We throughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd & Tara B.

Apr 11, 2022

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

Beach Getaway

Cathie’s house is big and extremely comfortable. There are wrap around patios on both floors and multiple doors to every patio, which makes it easy to move around for everyone. We spent lots of time having coffee and chatting in the mornings, and relaxing in the evenings on the main floor patio. Very inviting. The house sits on a corner which makes for more parking, and we needed it because we had four cars. The house is furnished with a large dining table and that made our dining family style. We made many memories gathering everyone around for card and board games. The house really has everything you’ll need and we had a blast. Our teen girls especially liked having their own “apartment” over the garage, as well. Bravo to Cathie for providing the key piece to a wonderful family getawaway! Todd & Tara Barnes

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Aug 1, 2020

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

Dream Family Vacation

The photos of this property really don’t do it justice, it is open and spacious and perfect for large groups since each bedroom has a private bathroom! The community pool was an easy walk and the tram stopped literally right in front of the front door for easy beach access! I would say 11 out of 10 if there was a ranking 😎

10/10 Excellent

Tammi H., Priceville

Jul 18, 2020

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

Great stay

Our family had a great time staying here. The house is very spacious and plenty of room for everyone. We all enjoyed sitting outside on the wrap around porch in the mornings and evenings The owner was very responsive if we had any questions. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Jun 30, 2020

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

Fantastic home for multiple families!

This home was perfect for our large group of 12, and there was plenty of room for even more people - we didn't even need to use the carriage house at all, other than for extra showers after a day at the beach! The owner was super responsive and helpful as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

amie S., Monroe, LA

Aug 8, 2018

We loved this beach house!

Great location! There was plenty of space for everyone. It’s hard to find a place where everyone has their own bathroom but this house checked that box too! House is on the corner of tram stop A5 so it’s just right out the front door. The two bikes in the garage were a nice addition. Owner communicated well with us and always answered any questions we had... we would rent this home again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Jun 25, 2018

Beautiful, roomy home!

Our 16 family members fit comfortably in this home in Seacrest Beach. There is a bathroom attached to each of the 5 bedroom including the large carriage house. There are toppers on each bed and toppers for the hide a beds. Our teenage boys loved the 3rd floor entertainment room. We cooked each night in the large well stocked kitchen with a gas stove. There is a large dining room table that was perfect for scrapbooking, games, eating and other activities. The garage held many beach items that we could use. There is a Tram stop just outside the house for trips to the beach and the Seacrest Beach Pool is just a few blocks away. I highly recommend this house and Cathie is a super host!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

Jun 17, 2018

Wonderful!

Extremely spacious for large groups- we had 3 families plus a grandparent. The extra suite was perfect for grandparents and plenty of room in the main house for everyone else. Beautiful porches on two levels, well-equipped kitchen with all the basic cooking necessities and nice-sized bedrooms. Close to pool and speedy tram service to beach- can’t beat it! Will definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jun 11, 2016

Home away from home.l

We stayed here recently(June 2016). The owner was very nice and accommodating. The place itself is nicer than the pics. It is beautiful, and the wrap around porch is amazing! It also slept 16 well. It has some beach gear to be used. We like to cook, and the kitchen had lots of conveniences. Great gas stove. Great getaway for extended family. We will stay again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Jul 22, 2015

cajun's family fun

During the week of June 13-20 our family of fourteen spent a wonderful week at Seacrest Beach. This was our fifth every-other-year family vacation at Seacrest. We have stayed in two previous homes, both of which we really thought were great. Since our family continues to grow, this time I decided to look for a larger home. As I searched through the various houses, it seemed that Great Gulf Getaway would be a good choice. We were not at all disappointed. All of us enjoyed the lovely spacious home, and our grandchildren LOVED the third floor media room. The only negative was that we were not able to enter the home until a little after 5:00 the Saturday afternoon that we arrived, because housekeeping had not completed the cleaning. The supervisor of housekeeping showed up at our front door the next morning, apologizing for our delay in entering the house. She actually brought us a $50 Target gift card to make amends. We really appreciated that. Our week was very relaxing and fun-filled, as always! We especially loved having early morning coffee on the west porch with our three children and their spouses. That was a daily ritual, and a pleasurable one. My oldest daughter said, "You hit it out of the park, with this house." We are all looking forward to returning to Great Gulf Getaway for our next family vacation in 2017. Thank you to the Parkerson's for sharing their vacation home with our family.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jul 20, 2013

It IS a "Great Gulf Getaway"!!!

My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our three children, their spouses and our 4 grandkids in this lovely home. The photos do not lie; this is a VERY spacious home with plenty of room for adults and children alike. The "girls" and I especially appreciated the big kitchen with huge counter space for prep and cooking. We also enjoyed the large dining table for family meals and the adjacent eating space on the first floor porch. The large flat screen TV's in the living room and ALL adult bedrooms plus the 3rd floor "movie" room were a nice bonus!! The house, including the three levels of porches, was so large we all could have our "own" space. The location is ideal in close enough to the pool and beach but far enough for privacy and quiet. The few minor issues we had were taken care of promptly and satisfactorily by the owner and local manager. I would highly recommend this home and hope to return there in the near future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethann R., Plano, Texas

May 18, 2012

My Favorite Home to Rent in Seacreat

This home is one of the most beautiful, inviting and comforable homes in all of Seacrest. Cathie has done a fantastic job with decorating and with the detail for her guests. We have rented for years, and stumbled upon this home and have already booked our next visit in August. I highly recommend this home and homeowner.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Feb 11, 2012

AWESOME!

This house is beautiful and in a beautiful location! The home is lavishly decorated, incredibly spacious, and has plenty of amenities! This is the kind of luxury you want to enjoy on vacation! The whole experience was great. We had three families in our family get-together here, and everyone loved it. In addition to the ocean, of course, the pools were fun (could not believe how large the pools are). I can't think of any place I've ever stayed that was nicer. Would definitely recommend it, and in fact I plan to stay here again. I would say that somehow the photos don't do it justice. Everthing is new, so of course it is well-maintained. The owner is easy to communicate with.

About the host

Hosted by Cathie Parkerson

My husband and I with our family this past summer!

Why they chose this property

We love the the area and the feeling of being in a small, friendly, safe,community that includes a wonderful lagoon style pool, beautiful white sand beach and all of the activities available without the congestion you find towards the Destin area.

What makes this property unique

We designed this house for our family's enjoyment and comfort, and we believe your family will enjoy staying here as much as we do, because of the attention to detail and the warm and inviting atmosphere.