Dune Vacation Rentals Presents: 'Carefree Cottage' is professionally decorated by the lovely owners who take great pride in sharing their dream vacation spot with you! From wall paint to furnishings and fixtures, every detail was purposefully chosen to make it feel like you are in a luxurious beach cottage. It's simply stunning. Adults will love the detail and kids will have loads of fun exploring the upstairs loft space of their own. This beautiful home is in a fabulous location in Seacrest Beach between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. You can't find a more prime location (easy walking or biking) within all there is to do and see on the East side of the 'A'. Short walk to the beach, community pool, and Seacrest Peddler's Village with live music, restaurants, food stands and shops.
The open-concept main living space has high ceilings, an abundance of natural light filtering through the numerous windows, designer furnishings and décor, a great dining table that seats 6, plenty of room for everyone to gather in the living room inclusive of a 55" flat screen TV. The fully equipped chef's kitchen features a large island for gathering around with counter bar seating for 3, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A large pantry and gas stove round out all you need for an easy and relaxing environment to make your own home cooked meals while on vacation. The front porch has adirondack rocking chairs ideal for post-sun relaxation or enjoying your morning coffee with a book.
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Home Highlights Sleeps 8 3 Bedrooms 3 ½ Bathrooms 2,006 Square Feet Professionally Decorated Outdoor Shower Parking for 3 Vehicles 3 Beach Cruiser Bicycles
First Floor - Bright, open-concept living space with a 55' flat screen TV - Chef's kitchen with large island seating for 3 guest - Beautiful dining table with seating for 6 guest - Master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and shower - Outdoor shower - Private side entrance to home - Half bathroom off of the kitchen
Second Floor - Custom built and designed kids loft space with a twin + trundle bed - Double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower - King bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, and private balcony - High, vaulted ceilings
Additional - Parking spots for 3 vehicles. - No events, such as wedding receptions and other large gatherings are allowed. Only people sleeping in the home are allowed on this property. If violated, double cleaning fees, as well as other possible fees, will apply. - No pet home. Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the no pet policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges.
Reservation/Booking Policy - Minimum age: All properties require a minimum of one adult over the age of 26 be staying at the property throughout the rental term. - A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. - Except for a $250 Cancellation Fee, deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 60 days prior to the arrival date. - Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date. - Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. - Cleaning: Reservations made for more than 12 nights require a full clean during your stay. This will be added onto your total when checking out. Reservations for less than 12 days, have the option to add a mid-stay clean onto your reservation.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Panama City Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rosemary Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Frank Brown Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Sundog Books and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Idyll Hound Proper - 18 min walk
Shades Bar & Grill - 17 min walk
Ghost Crab Pizza - 3 min drive
Donut Hole - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride?
As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$576, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carefree Cottage | Steps to Largest Pool on 30A & Close to Beach Access via Tram Ride located?
Located in Rosemary Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We have stayed at Carefree Cottage twice and love it’s location! The property managers are always wonderful and attentive and we love the house. Would recommend to anyone!
We loved this house! Comfortably decorated and perfectly beachy. Close to the pool and beach tram. Wish there had been some beach chairs because the rentals were pricy. Easily walkable to so many places!
The house was great, the layout was spectacular, and the location and walk-ability to the beach and the Seacrest and Rosemary shops and restaurants was perfect. The primary downside is a tree that brushes against the house's roof during a windy night, and some of the "local rules" about what can be brought to the beach.
Dale M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Hi Dale!
Thank you so much for your feedback on The Carefree Cottage! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and will be making sure that any trees or shrubs brushing against the home are addressed swiftly. We hope to see you on 30a again very soon!
All the best!
Dune VR
Great location and convenient, short walk to beach, shopping and entertainment. The house was perfect for the four of us and very comfortable. We will definitely consider staying there again. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was the house needed some deep cleaning. Surface cleaning was okay, but could see things that needed some extra attention. That’s why I gave cleanliness only 4 stars. Everything else about our stay was perfect and we can’t wait to go back to the area!
Charlotte W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We truly wish you had brought this to our attention during your stay, as we would have been more than happy to address any concerns right away. Our team takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and when we do fall short, we are committed to making it right as quickly as possible.
Following your comments, we conducted a thorough inspection of the property and have resolved the items you mentioned. Your input is incredibly valuable and helps us continue to improve the experience for all our guests.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to let us know, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
We liked the house a lot. It was beautiful. Super close to the pool. We stayed in June, and it was way too busy. The pool chairs fill up FAST and the beach space available is small. We loved this house but won’t be staying in Seacrest again.
Amanda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ashley L.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome Trip, House ok
We had the best trip to 30A and loved the location of the house! We had excellent communication with the management company and really didn't have any issues while at the house! My only feedback would be that the house is not as nice as the photos. You can tell that it used to be awesome, but since it just changed ownership, some of the art work is gone, the rugs are gone, the furniture is FILTHY, bedding needs updated, paint needs redone, the coziness factor the photos give off just isn't there. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the amount of storage in the kitchen, closets, and dressers! We'll be back to 30A but will likely chose a different house.
Location was great but we had some issues during check-in. There was a leak in the home from the second floor down to the 1st floor. The management company was working on it with a plumber and A/C repair tech. Then when we used the oven or gas range, the fire alarm would constantly go off, even when using the fan above the range. It was unfortunate that we couldn't cook in the unit as much as we would have liked to and it made for an expensive trip overall.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to come back to the Carefree Cottage in the near future. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and the location from the pool and Beach was excellent! Five stars!!!
Very nice, with only the following minor annoyances…Bikes should not say ‘included,’ as they are an item added expense. Goof balls at pool close pool for ‘thunder,’ which is often rumbling from the F22 overflights that frequently occurred. Would not even look at the lightning tracker used by the NCAA and the Florida Scholastic leagues. There was NO lightning, hence no thunder.
House was in a great location close to tram to beach and directly across from pool entrance. Layout of rooms was wonderful for three couples. We had a great time!
My family had a fantastic vacation at this property. The location & proximity to the pool, beaches, shops & restaurants of Seacrest Beach & Rosemary Beach was spot on. Will definitely be back for a visit in the future.
Great location right across from the pool and tram to the beach.
Walk to beach is easy, too.
The den could use bigger, comfy furniture for a family to fit. A sectional
Sofa would be a good addition for movie and game night!
Overall we had a great stay. They were able to accommodate an early checkin during spring break which is a major win! Only problem with checkin was a little snafu with our wristbands that caused an hour delay to the beach. Wifi could be improved and beach chairs offered. Would stay again and recommend.
Amanda O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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