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

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a bench, and a palm tree.
A dining table set with red placemats, white chairs, and a decorative centerpiece.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a theme park, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 16 guests with 5 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor gatherings. Enjoy nearby activities such as parasailing, swimming, and fishing, along with access to golf. Explore attractions like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach during your stay.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Alys Beach
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪29 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

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

“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



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Prefer to rent to families-not adults w/group teen
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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Property # 357975vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Rosemary Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater and Aaron Bessant Park. 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carillon Beach - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Pier Park - 14 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Coleman Beach - 18 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft on 9 Oct 2026 start from AU$4,216, 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this house for about 6-7 trips to Seacrest. We keep coming back because we love it! Plan to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to all inquiries. The house was spacious and clean. The pool was a short walk and was outstanding.The beach was very crowded so we went to a nearby public beach and it was excellent. There was plenty of parking spots by the house. Nightly entertainment was a 5 minute walk away. The area was very safe. There was a lot of walkers and bikers at all hours. Great family vacation area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

We loved the place, it fit our grown children and families to a tee! Every bed was occupied, pool was impressive and the beach, well it was way to crowded, but we choose the Fourth of July!! Will do again at a less busy time!
Newly engaged son and his beautiful fiancee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am always sorry when my guests are unhappy! I do try to address issues with the property when I am made aware of them. I apologize for the cleaners being late. I was not aware of it at the time, and the situation hopefully has been taken care of. The refrigerator is new, and it does work. For sanitary reasons, the ice is emptied between guests, and it takes awhile for it to build up again. I do state in my information letter that if your group is large, you probably will need to supplement the ice by buying some. I believe I have a well stocked kitchen, but the renter did mention she bought a pitcher that I didn't have. Again, I am sorry she was disappointed, but some of the issues are beyond my control, and are the result of a popular growing community!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!

About the host

Hosted by Cathie Parkerson

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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.

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