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Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
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A single-story house with a white exterior, teal shutters, and a green door. There are two yellow Adirondack chairs outside, a small table, and a palm tree in the front yard.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a wooden floor.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a white fence, palm trees, and a house with a grey roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
  • 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

    Walk to Panama City Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2-Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3-Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Master Bath

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

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart

Welcome to Sandpiper Cottage, your serene and stylish escape on the quiet west end of Panama City Beach. Just 1 short block from the Gulf, this 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath beach home includes a private pool and a FREE 6‑person golf cart, creating the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun.

Located only 3 miles from Pier Park, 1 mile from Thomas’s Donuts, and a quick ride to 30A communities like Rosemary Beach, Sandpiper Cottage offers the ideal base for families who want premium amenities without the crowds.

Why Guests Love Sandpiper Cottage Experience:
*Stroll 1 block to the beach in minutes
*Zip to the beach in seconds with our FREE 6‑person golf cart
*Splash all day in your private pool
*Enjoy sunsets on the quiet west end away from crowds
*Family‑ready with beach chairs, toys, and towels provided

Perfect For:
*Multi‑family trips
*Families with kids
*Couples’ getaways
*Girls/guys trips
*Guests wanting quiet beaches but quick access to 30A + Pier Park
*Retirees and grandparents
*Guests looking for highly accessible one-story and low entry (wheelchair friendly) house

Other Property Highlights
*Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms
*Beach essentials included: towels, 6 beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys
*Shallow sundeck complete with a receptacle for a sun umbrella provides the perfect space to relax in the pool and for babies and young children to play.
*Poolside seating, dining, & loungers
*Patio & covered porch for shade
*Flat‑screen TVs in living room & all bedrooms
*Fast WiFi

Bedrooms:
*Primary Suite: King bed, private bath with walk‑in shower
*Guest Bedroom: Queen bed
*Bunk Room: Two twin bunk beds (4 beds total)

Bathrooms
*Primary Bath: Walk‑in shower, hair dryer
*Guest Bath: Tub/shower combo


Fully Equipped Kitchen
*Perfect for family meals with full cookware, dining area, and outdoor access.

During March–May and October–December, pool heat is available for $15/day, weather permitting (heater operates when average temps stay above 65°F).

Don't miss out on the amazing experience that brings returning guests back year after year.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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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, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely NO SMOKING!!!!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you have taken advantage of the beach towels provided, wash them and return all 10 to the shelf. This extra step allows us to reduce your cleaning fee while still having them on site if needed.

Clean off the grill if you have used it. Please try to refill the tank if it is low and we will reimburse you. If you cannot refill it, please notify us so we can schedule someone to pick it up.

Hose the sand off of the sand toys, beach chairs, and golf cart. Make sure the golf cart is plugged in.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Valid drivers license required to operate golf cart. You are only permitted to drive on neighborhood streets and the bike lane of Front Beach Road.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 985182vb
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Laguna Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach. Frank Brown Park and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Pier Park - 6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 10 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Bottle & Brew - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coconuts - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,638, 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 Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Cottage • Private Pool • 1 Block to Beach • FREE 6‑Person Golf Cart located?

Located in Laguna Beach Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Paul Brent Gallery. Powell Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 203 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family enjoyed the house. This home is a gem with the pool, golf cart, and quick access to the public beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our beach vacation. My family really enjoyed the pool and the golf cart made getting to the beach so easy. Overall a wonderful house and perfect place to stay in PCB!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing, offered suggestions and tips for navigating the area. The golf cart was a great resource, allowing us the ability to navigate the beach access much easier than our truck.The pool was the highlight of our sister trip. After spending time at the beach or shopping it was a great way to relax without people’ing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it. Great stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 1st time ever renting a house and it exceeded all our expectations. The house was super cozy, clean and they provided us with extras such as books and games for those rainy beach days. Erica went above and beyond and was an amazing host!!We will 100% be visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very inviting and clean. Our granddaughters absolutely loved the pool and the bunk beds. The golf cart was a huge plus!! Our host Erica was on top of everything!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2026
I am so glad to hear you and your granddaughter both had things you loved about the property. We hope you will come back someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as pictured and the garage is full of everything you could need for a fun day at the beach! It’s clean, quiet, and conveniently located to everything! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2026
I am so glad to hear the stocked garage helped make your vacation more enjoyable. We try to make it so you have everything you need so that you can just kick back and relax. We hope you will come back and stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice. Clean, comfy, close to the beach, was a good start for our summer.The pool made it nice to relax after a day at the beach. The gulf cart made it easier to go to the beach. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thank you for sharing a few details to let us know what you loved about your stay. We strive to offer the best experience possible for our guests. We hope you will come back and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd girls trip to Florida. Every year we’ve stayed in a different place. We enjoyed them all, but we all agreed this was our favorite by far. We loved the pool, the location, the golf cart and the house. It was perfect!! We’re already talking about returning next summer!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
I am so happy to hear that Sandpiper Cottage stands out as your favorite! We hope you will come back in the future. We would love to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property! We book every year! Erica is so helpful and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Our hosts left excellent communications designed to make our stay even more enjoyable. When we requested to have the pool heated, it was taken care of within an hour! And it made such a difference!! Even though much of our week had rain, our spirits were not dampened.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found our instructions and info about the house, pool, and golf cart to be helpful. We hope you will stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Given it was “Thunder Beach” week, we appreciated the location away from the Pier Park area. The house was just the right size and looked to be recently updated. Having the pool was awesome as we could go out at any point morning noon or night. It was only a short walk to the beach so we didn’t even need to use the golf cart that was provided on site. It’s a rental that we would come back to, even with more family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2026
I am so glad you loved the location and the pool. We hope you will return if you come back to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean place in a quiet area. Would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
We are so happy to hear that you had a good stay. We would love to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - clean, great location, AND a golf cart, this past visit was our 3rd time staying here, and will again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked out great for us! It was exactly as advertised, very clean, and the host was great to work with. We appreciated the location, away from the high rise areas and heavy traffic, yet very close to the beach access point. The pool got plenty of use, heater and lights worked well. The golf cart was a fun bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. The pool, quiet area, proximity to the beach, and golf cart are always favorite. We hope you will come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time at this property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is wonderful property, anyone would be happy to stay here. Excellently appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper Cottage. Everything was exactly as posted on VRBO. Erica & John were very helpful with getting the pool heated. It was really close to the beach. We walked down there every morning. The beach is beautiful & not crowded at all. We also loved having the golf cart do drive around in. We will definitely stay there again on our next trip to Panama City Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Host was excellent and very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is amazing! Perfect location, the pool is great and the house is clean and cozy. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Glad to hear it! Hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

This property was absolutely perfect in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erica M

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Hi! We’re Erica and John, the owners of Sandpiper Cottage at Laguna Beach.
We’re both college biology professors and proud parents of five children. Some of our most cherished memories as a family have been made on beach vacations — spending long days in the sun, exploring nature, and simply having time together away from the busyness of everyday life.
Creating Sandpiper Cottage has been a special project for us, and our hope is to share that same sense of connection, relaxation, and joy with the families and friends who stay here. We truly hope your time at the beach becomes as meaningful to you as it has been to us.

Why they chose this property

We were on the hunt for a home big enough for our whole crew. Somewhere we could escape to a few times a year during our teaching breaks. One beach trip a year just wasn’t cutting it for us! When we discovered Laguna Beach, we fell in love instantly. The neighborhood has such a peaceful, private feel, yet it’s only minutes from everything you could possibly want to do.
One of the things that makes this area so special is what you won’t find here: no high‑rise condos, no rows of hotels, and no crowded beaches. Much of Laguna Beach’s shoreline is beautifully undeveloped and zoned to stay that way, protecting the natural dunes and preserving those stunning coastal views. As biology professors, conservation is close to our hearts, so being able to step outside and see native birds, plants, and coastal wildlife right in the neighborhood feels like a dream.
We love how close we are to all our favorite spots. Pier Park is perfect for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Head west on 30A and it’s a whole lineup of unforgettable experiences—French‑inspired architecture and amazing dinners in Rosemary Beach, the bright white Bahamian‑inspired beauty of Alys Beach, and the relaxed, iconic charm of Seaside. Renting bikes there and exploring the town (and its food scene!) is one of our favorite traditions.
We’re also huge fans of the local nature preserves. We’ll often spend a day hiking the dunes at Topsail or exploring the protected jetty at St. Andrews. From there, you can catch a ferry to Shell Island—a spectacular 7‑mile stretch of untouched coastline perfect for shelling, snorkeling, and simply unwinding.
There’s always something new to see or do, and honestly, we’re constantly counting down the days until our next trip back. Laguna Beach and the surrounding area have brought our family so much joy, and we’re thrilled to share that experience with our guests.

What makes this property unique

This spot is quite special. This house feels wonderfully private, the neighborhood is quiet but full of kind, welcoming people, and you’re still just moments away from endless things to see and do. No matter your personality or interests, there’s something nearby that will make your experience here truly memorable.

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