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Living area
Open floor plan
Living area
Living area
Ample seating around table and island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8140.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Seacrest, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Driftwood Place | Newly Renovated | Bikes

Summary:
Located in the charming Magnolia Cottages by the Sea community, Driftwood Place is a newly renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach cottage designed for relaxation. This stylish retreat is just a short walk to deeded beach access and the heated community pool. With an open-concept layout, a spacious screened porch, and a new master suite with a private sitting area and morning kitchen, this home is perfect for families and groups of up to 8 guests. Two bikes, a charcoal grill, and beach essentials are provided for effortless days by the shore.

The Space:
Driftwood Place has recently undergone some significant improvements which have included a new master suite with sitting room/office space, morning kitchen and a complete renovation of all bathrooms!

Nestled in the tranquil community of Magnolia Cottages by the Sea, Driftwood Place offers an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, relaxation, and a place to reset. Located just off scenic Highway 30A, this serene beach house is a short, scenic walk to deeded beach access and one block from the heated (winter-spring) community pool. Designed to sleep up to 8 guests, Driftwood Place combines spaciousness with a cozy charm, featuring an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area perfect for gathering with loved ones.

Unwind in the newly added master suite, a true haven that includes a private sitting area, work desk (for those who need a quiet corner to stay connected), and a morning kitchen for the perfect start to each day. Each of the three bathrooms has been tastefully renovated with soothing, modern finishes, including fresh tile, glass shower enclosures, and sleek chrome fixtures.

Start your mornings on the large screened porch, breathing in the ocean air with a cup of coffee, or end your evenings under the stars. Driftwood Place provides two bicycles, a charcoal grill, and beach essentials, including chairs, a wagon, and beach toys for effortless days by the shore.

When the spirit of exploration calls, step out onto the 18-mile Timpoochee Trail, where you can walk, bike, or jog along 30A, discovering charming communities, local shops, and inviting restaurants.

Whether you’re here to unwind, reset, or reconnect, DRIFTWOOD PLACE is your peaceful home away from home. Come find your quiet space on 30A.

TRANSPORTATION
- Biking is a popular mode of transportation! This home has 2 bikes for your use. Should you require more during your stay, a discount code to a local bike shop will be provided with your arrival information.

HELPFUL NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
- Large heated (Winter months) resort style pool
- Easy walk to beach access
- Easy walk to Timpoochee Trail

BEACH ACCESS/SERVICE:
- There is deeded beach access directly across from the neighborhood.
- In order to sit near the access, you must rent a "set" (2 chairs and an umbrella)
otherwise you may use the access and walk 2 minutes to the right or 4
minutes to the left to the public access.
- Beach Service is provided by two local vendors; information provided upon request

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8)
- Primary Suite - 2nd Floor: King bed, NEW private bathroom with walk-in shower and sitting area with morning kitchen
- King Bedroom - 1st floor: King bed, NEW private bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bunk Room - 1st floor: 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks, New bathroom with walk-in shower

FEATURES:
- New primary suite and bathrooms
- 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom Cottage- Sleeps 8
- 2 Adult Bikes
- Work space
- Private large screened porch off living/dining area
- Full Sized Washer Dryer
- Fully Appointed Kitchen
- Full Size - appliances
- Charcoal Grill
- Complimentary Wifi
- Large HEATED (Winter) Community Pool only steps away
- Parking for 2 cars in driveway
- Close Proximity to the beach - neighborhood is directly across 30A from
beach access
- 18 Mile Bike Path along 30A
- Close to The Big Chill, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach and Seaside
- The outdoor shed houses amenities for your use - beach chairs, wagons, toys and a cooler.

The Neighborhood:
Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is a quaint neighborhood along 30A between Rosemary/Alys and Seagrove/Seaside. Walkable to many places, easy bike ride to more, and a short car ride to any and everything you need!

Getting Around:
See above - foot, bike or a short car ride!

Property manager

LocalVR
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Languages

English

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is home to this holiday home. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Seacrest, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Carillon Beach - 15 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Place | Newly Renovated | Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Driftwood Place | Newly Renovated | Bikes located?

Situated in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Deer Lake State Park and Camp Creek Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Great location!

Great location, close to the beach and pool. House was well stocked and the beach chairs and floats available for use was a great bonus! Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Fall Break

This was a great house. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Pretty place

Beautiful place and kitchen was fully stocked with all the needs! It was a short walk to the beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Will stay here again!

Everything was great! No complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Great vacation home

Great location close to the beach. Although in a neighborhood, the home is on the end of the street and feels private with surrounding trees. The home is clean and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Enjoyed relaxing in the screened in back porch and the bikes were very useful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great location and quiet

Great stay. This neighborhood is quiet and close to the beach and the property includes everything you need so you don’t have to pack it. Multiple beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, carts, and toys. Note, the master is upstairs and the bunk room is downstairs along with the guest room. Not a big deal but could be for some.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Zaneta B.

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

HAD A GREAT TIME

REALLY ENJOYED THE LOCATION AND LAYOUT OF THE PROPERTY. THE HOUSE WAS VERY CLEAN, WELL STOCKED AND WELL APPOINTED. WE WOULD RENT THE HOME AGAIN. ONLY ONE WISH... IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO HAVE BIKES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL OR THE DETAILS AS TO WHERE TO RENT THE BIKES
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Wonderful Time

Beautiful house. Everything as shown in listing. There is construction behind the house, but it did not bother us at all. The management company was most excellent and we have stayed in this neighborhood several times over the past 7 years. The house is great but the management company is what makes or breaks your stay and this was easy and smooth and everything was well maintained. Kitchen was well stocked. Beach toys were there and more. Would definitely book again at this property with this company with zero worries.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

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

Perfect home away from home

This house has everything you need. You are within walking distance to pool and the beach. Perfect for a family beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy r.

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

Nice house and location

The house was nicely decorated and fully stocked with utensils. Short walk to the beach. I would stay here again . Only suggestion would be to offer instructions on which TV remote to use in the living room and a TV guide .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great House in Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at this nice house in a great location. It was just a five Minute walk to the beach! Everything was great! The house was clean and well supplied. The only surprise was a house was being built behind the property which did not show in the photos listed, otherwise great! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

N F.

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

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The photos of the space are accurate. Mattresses, Towels and linens of good quality. Kitchen was well stocked with new/good condition items. Great communication with the rental agency. We especially appreciated the shed stocked with beach chairs, cart, toys.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Excellent!!!

The property and location are both excellent along with the process and follow up. Thanks you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

We love this 30A Beach Home!

This is our second summer vacation staying in this home. We love it and hope to return again next year. Andrea is very sweet and responsive. She answered all our questions and concerns right away and was always very helpful. The house is in a great location to go either way within 30A. The house itself is decorated adorably for the beach and helps you feel right at home. There were ample supplies (soap, trash bags, dishwasher detergent) and the kitchen is well stocked with all dinner plates, bowls, cups, glasses, utensils, two coffee makers, etc. We used the refrigerator, washer and dryer, and the a/c unit worked well in the home. We look forward to another stay again in this charming home again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

JEFF W.

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

Awesome - Clean - Great Pool

This house was awesome. Only stayed one night. Manager was awesome to work with. House was 1000% clean - very cozy. Pool was short walking distance. The beach access was not the best as their was construction going on. Easy walk. Would 1000% stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great stay on 30A

My family and I had a great stay. There were some minor issues but they were resolved promptly. This was our 4th time staying in a magnolia house and we love the area. Andrea was very helpful and was quick to respond to any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Very nice stay

The house was just as described. We've stayed in Magnolia several times before and this was one of the nicer properties. It's location at the end of the side street made for a quiet setting, but it's still just a short walk to the beach access..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

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

Great experience

I could not have been happier with this rental. The house was much above all our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

Darling home in great location off 30A!

We come to 30A every year and have stayed in many homes. This was our first time at Magnolia Cottages. We enjoyed our week long stay at this house. It is tucked away in a quiet and private area of the community. The owner was responsive and helpful to my emails and questions. It was great! I only have a few very minor things. 1. It could use a little better cleaning in some areas. 2. The beach chairs, etc in the shed are pretty used. Luckily we brought our own and just purchased our own boogie boards. 3. The WiFi almost never worked. It kept dropping the signal. I even tried a few times to reset the router, etc and it would help for a few minutes and then drop again. I ended up using my data usage the entire stay. None of these things hindered our stay or enjoyment though but these are a few things to keep in mind. The home is as pictured. Our two children used the bunk beds downstairs and we had the master upstairs and all slept comfortably. We used the fridge, dishwasher and washer/dryer with no issues. There is a K-cup and regular drip coffee maker for your choice. Kitchen items utensils, etc are stocked. We did go to Publix to buy extra trash bags, toilet paper and dishwasher pods since we ran out before we left. The a/c unit works well. We love that there is an outside shower to rinse sand off your items before bringing them into the house or setting them back into your vehicle. The location has great access into Alys/Rosemary or head the other way to Seaside/Watercolor. And you are only a quick walk down the street to the beach access. We never used the pool but it is just steps away from the house itself. There is construction going on for new builds towards the back of the community. We drove by to take a look. We were never once bothered by workers or any noise. This is a super cute community and we love all the trees, etc. Overall we loved our stay, we miss it so much already and we would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

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

Everything you could possibly need !

This beach home had EVERYTHING you could possibly need it really was a home away from home. The neighborhood is fantastic with a awesome pool and only 6 minute walk to the beach! The whole area is great and The Hub is a very short drive down 30A. I loved the fact that the house was at the end of the road so a little bit more private in some way. Eric the manager even noticed I had a bald spot on my car’s tire which was a blessing in disguise with a 4hr drive back home!! The owner and manager were both very prompt at responding to any questions I had. If the opportunity should present itself I will most certainly be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie C.

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

Great central location for 30A

The house was a perfect size and layout for our crew. We had the kids in the bunk room and were able to have peace and quiet for the baby in the upstairs master. It wa a a super short walk to the beach access, and the pool was halfway between. We did rent bikes and rode them to Alys and Rosemary beach a few times, as well as the Hub for the DJ dance party (highly recommended!) we ended up renting boogie boards and getting chair and umbrella service as well. The quality of the beach supplies was somewhat below average. The reason I gave 4 stars on the cleanliness is due to the condition of the screened in porch and the balcony off the master suite. Both needed to be power washed and cleaned. We were not even able to use the balcony. Also, with a week long stay simple cleaning items such as glass cleaner or all purpose cleaner were needed but not supplied. Overall we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

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

Great place and location

I took my crew of 7 here for the week. There was amply room for all of us. The house itself is gorgeous and the pictures are very accurate. Lots of thoughtful amenities and touches. The beach is a 10 minute walk from the house and is beautiful. The communication with the owner was quick and easy. I would recommend this property and leave with many happy memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Beautiful and well appointed house & very close walk to beach

2nd time we have stayed at this house. It is absolutely beautiful - well decorated and has EVERYTHING you could need on vacation. Very close walk to the beach and heated pool is close as well. The outside shed contains chairs, cooler, boogie boards, toys, etc. Located on the end of the small street so very private. Highly recommend! We will be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

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