Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A!

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white cabinet with glass doors, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A residential area with a view of the ocean, featuring houses with a garage and a small driveway.
A bedroom with a large bed, white headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a dark patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Alys Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Seacrest, FL
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor 1/2 bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bath

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

Upstairs guest bath

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seacrest, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Seacrest, FL

What's nearby

  • Camp Creek Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deer Lake State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 45 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Local Smoke - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Can you say PRIVATE? The best kept secret on 30A! located?

Located in Seacrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Camp Creek Lake and Deer Lake State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation

Wonderful stay Place was clean comfortable Beach was very close Great area to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was at a great location, had everything you might need, was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for being great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach. The home had everything you might need and so welcoming. Beach was just steps away and balcony was the perfect place for morning coffee. The Hosts were amazing and answered quickly when we had a question. Highly recommend and can’t wait to comeback!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Thank you for being such wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Little Condo Convenient to Beach

We love staying at this property. The private beach access is a major plus, and the owner is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you For your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We had a great time and very pleasant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location and plenty of room for our family! I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very cute place. Gloria did a great job. Lots of pans and spices in kitchen. Clean house. Very responsive. The unit has private access to the beach and you can also see the Gulf from balcony. Overall, we enjoyed it. Thanks for having us Gloria!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. And thanks for being great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Time at the Beach

Wonderful stay with a great location. Hoping to rent from Gloria again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. You’re welcome back anytime. Renovations coming soon:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved our stay here. The kitchen is well stocked. Was great to have our dog with us. Property is a short walk to the beach and the overall location on 30A was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for leaving a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay on 30A

Great townhouse with perfect location to walk 3 minutes to beach. The master bedroom has a Beautiful view of the gulf!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks Ally! We think it’s the best kept secret on 30A!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location. Lots of room. Lots of beach chairs and girls loved bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Rick, thanks for the review and for being an amazing guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

We really enjoyed our week here. The house was very roomy and well equipped, and the beach access was very convenient. Would definitely recommend staying here. Gloria was awesome to deal with and extremely responsive.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad you guys enjoyed your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

My family and I had a wonderful stay here! The home is very cozy and it has everything you could possibly need. House came with all beach accessories (chairs, toys, wagon, umbrella, boogie boards, etc.) Very short walk to a beautiful private beach! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice neighborhood and near beach.

The owner, Gloria, is very good about answering questions and responding to requests! The condo is nice, clean. Well equipped kitchen and nice linens.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We have stayed in Gloria’s home a few times and enjoy her home very much!

Beautiful! Clean! Very well stocked with everything a family needs! We already look forward to next summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Thank you for your review! Renovations on the horizon so even better next time:)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and Relaxing!

It was beautiful! We had everything you could need and more. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and plenty of room to relax! The beach was perfect and not overcrowded like other areas. We would recommend it to all our friends!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking time to write a review. So glad you guys enjoyed your stay! We LOVE the quiet beach!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The home had everything we needed to cook our meals. We especially liked not having to cross 30A for beach access; plenty of front row seating on the beach. The inside of the home is really nice. I can't wait to see how the external area of the building/property is refreshed hence my overall 4/5 review.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thanks for your review! We are super excited about the renovations coming in the Fall! It has been an extremely long process!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The property was fantastic! The beds were comfortable, the property was very welcoming, and the location was perfect. Gloria was very patient with me and very accommodating. I had a lot of questions and she answered them quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you at our home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome week!

We loved our time at this awesome house. The kitchen has everything you could possibly want. The whole house is well equipped. The beach is just a few steps away. The owner is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th Anniversary Family Trip

We had an amazing anniversary at the beach with the fam. Everything was perfect. The house was well stocked. Gloria has thought of everything you need for a great beach vacation. The location to the beach was great. Thank you Gloria for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation!

Stayed with a full house ranging from 5 years old to 70. Beautiful well stocked property just a short walk from the beach. We arranged a Wal-Mart grocery pick up in Panama City Beach for our arrival and we were all set! Gloria was very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. Beach definitely was not as crowded as a lot of the beaches in the area, and we really appreciated all of the beach gear available. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your vacation! We love the quiet beach!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Had ahhhhh wonderful time!

Had a wonderful family vacation at this very nice and well stocked home. There were so many nice touches that made it feel like home and there was plenty of room for the family. Plenty of pots, pans and dishes and it was nice to have use of the beach chairs. The short walk to the beach was easy and we enjoyed the view from the balcony. Everything was great! This has been our best experience in the nine years we’ve been coming to these beautiful beaches; I almost want to keep it a secret!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for such a sweet review. I’m glad you enjoyed it:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, convenient and close to beach

Gloria was a incredibly helpful to work with me as our family went back and forth over bringing our dog. Then when we had an unexpected change to our dates, she was gracious to work with us. Very responsive to every inquiry! Our family of 4 (with 2 teenage girls) found this condo to have exactly the right amount of space for togetherness and solitude. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and tools, some spices and necessities, nothing refrigerated. We cooked some every day and I never wished that I had some other tools or appliance. Beds were very comfortable! We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review! I am so glad you guys enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beach Views and the Comforts of Home

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time at 30Ahhhhh! Plenty of space, very well equipped, felt like a home away from home. We had a question about the internet access while there and Gloria not only responded quickly, but she also provided a solution! If you've never been to 30A, it's a fabulous place for families. It's a wonderful mixture of quiet and bustling. The beaches were beautiful, peaceful, and not at all crowded. With 3.5 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, the family all had their own space while the main floor proved to be an excellent gathering space for our entire family for meals, card games, and some intense Super Mario on the Nintendo Switch (we brought)! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing such a great beach house! Something worth noting, 30A gets incredibly busy during peak travel times. This home is conveniently situated with easy access to 98 (the only way to get to Destin or Panama City Beach). You will want this if you're on 30A, unless you like watching foot traffic pass you as you sit in traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation and I definitely could not agree more... The location is perfect and the private beach is AWESOME!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The location and private beach access was fantastic, and having plenty of beach chairs available was a huge convenience. The owner was very communicative and responsive prior to and throughout our stay. The washer and dryer were unfortunately out of service during our visit, which was inconvenient but outside the owners control while waiting on repair parts. The only minor surprise was that the refrigerator did not have a water dispenser, so we weren’t prepared for that, however, we appreciated the 2 gallons of water at check-in to start us off. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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