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Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool

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Patio with Dolphin Fountain
Private Patio & Pool with Dolphin Fountain
Dining/Living Area
front porch

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Thomas Drive
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Great Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom Interior

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathrooms

Towels provided · Hair dryer

Exterior Hot & Cold Shower accessed from the pool area

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool

Lovely remodeled 2 bedroom and 2 bath beach cottage located south of Thomas Drive, only 100 feet from the Gulf and 100 yards from beach access. Private pool with Dolphin fountain surrounded by professionally landscaped garden.
Fully equipped kitchen. .

Extras: Hot and cold exterior shower by the pool, as well as fully enclosed dressing room with toilet and sink accessed by the pool.
Queen sized sleep sofa in great room/living room.

Walking distance to numerous excellent beach side restaurants. Convenient to Zoo World, Gulf World, Shipwreck Water Park, Hombre Golf Course, St. Andrews Florida State Park, Frank Brown Sports Complex, Captain Anderson's Marina, and the Grand Lagoon. Minimum age to execute lease 25 years or older, and must reside in the cottage during the lease period.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All occupants of the cottage must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number DWE1307492
Property # 119363
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and WonderWorks Panama City Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Signal Hill Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dat Cajun Place Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sue Thai Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ms. Newby's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool on 3 September 2026 start from NZ$972, 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 Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool located?

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.

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 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this house! The rest of our family stays at nearby condos/hotels on the beach but we love this little slice of paradise. We love going to the beach in the morning and relaxing in the shade at the patio pool in the afternoon. Mary always responds quickly as i had a question about the new TV which was quickly figured out. We eat all of our meals outside and just love it! It is always clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you Hannah! It's always a pleasure to have you and your family! Mary Donaldson Owner Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

8/10 Good

GARRY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean the bedrooms were great. Not much sitting room. We came down to fish, didn’t go to the beach at all. The area is a little congested (which the owner states in the description) Bar across the street gets a little noisy. Outside patio is very nice. Parking is a little tight. I think it’s would be great for two people, a smidge tight with three, would not want to try six.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Hello Garry: I think you are my first fishing group! However, you missed the best part---our beach is amazing!!! and people do surf fish at the beach. I do hope you caught some fish! As you can see by the Bay Boat out front, my husband and son were big fishing fans. Unfortunately my husband passed away 3 years ago and my son seems to work all the time now. My cottage has two bedrooms and my primary clientle are small family groups. So as stated in the description two queen beds and one queen sleep sofa. Most of my guests spend their time on the patio by the pool, where. there is seating for twelve, rather than in front of the TV. However, there is actually seating for 14 people in the great room, it's just not centered around the TV. The karaoke restaurant/bar across the street has excellent food and inexpensive drinks. It's quite popular with the locals because they generally have good quality bands that play until 10:00pm. As to the parking Gary, I actually have 3 parking spaces out front, but one of them is occupied by my personal boat, so there are two spaces, one on either side of property for guest use, as stated in the vrbo description. Did y'all bring a boat & trailer, or did the three of you just come in separate cars? Mary Donaldson, Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I absolutely love this house! It is close the beach, all of the good restaurants and the neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Thank you! I so glad you had a good time! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B. J.

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

Always a blast!

We have visited this property many times over the years and always look forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Thank you James! I am glad your group had a fun time! Always a pleasure to have you stay with us! Mary D Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love staying here! We sit at the patio almost all day! My daughter learned to swim this trip and we made great memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda C.

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

PCB 2025 vacation

Cute pool. Close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Linda, I hope that you will stay with us again in the future! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nash B.

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

Nice stay

Nice place and a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay Nash! Come back again and stay longer with us next time! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our stay- second stay there in the past 2 years! The patio is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thank you Hannah! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back again in the future. Mary Donaldson A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage Owner Manager
Verified

8/10 Good

donna w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over alll stay was Very nice and convenient Only down fall was the was the horrible smell that we had to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
I am sorry about that Donna. It was just a matter of turning up the air conditioner, and letting it do it's job of cooling down the cottage when you first arrived. It is strange though that my cleaner was there that morning before you arrived and did not detect any unpleasant smell. I guess it's just the extreme heat this summer. I am glad you had a nice stay and a pleasant vacation! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Loved it close to beach all amazing

Had a blast loved it all
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
I am so glad you had a good time! Come back and stay with us again! Mary D Owner/Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Awesome place to stay!

This property is awesome. Close to everything, but you have privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Thank you Teresa! We hope you will stay with us again in the future! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful get away for a few days. Close to beach and a private pool. Very clean property, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Nice place

We really enjoyed our stay . Pool was awesome the only thing is tv in livingroom needs updating and washer and dryer would have came in handy but i understand why they don’t provide one I would stay again thank you for allowing us too stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Deborah So glad you enjoyed your stay at the beach cottage! As for the ancient TV in the living room- it receives everything that the new models receive. And the reason it has not been replaced is that people break in and steal the lightweight TV's during the off season. Twice the lightweight TV in the bedroom has been stolen, but they don't bother the "big" boy in the living room cabinet. The washer/dryer is a tiny and very expensive unit. I used to include it as part of the rental, but people miss used it and I had to replace it twice in less than 5 years, at a cost of roughly $2000 each time, so I had to remove it from the rental program. People want to put thir sandy swim suits in the unit and it tears the unit up, so the very nice laundromat at the end of the street is a nice alternative. Tihere are also a number of hooks on the outside of the cottage near the exterior shower, so folks can rinse their suits and hang them outside with their towels to dry. Glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you will stay with us again in the future. Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great to have the private patio with the pool. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Anniversary retreat

We had a great time. This is our 3rd stay at this property and we plan to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2023
Thank you Teresa! I am so glad y'all had a good time! Mary D Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan Y.

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

Great stay

Excellwnt
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel H.

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

Cozy pool hone

We had a great stay at this pool home. The pool and patio was a great place to relax. The location was prefect with lots of restaurants and shops close by. And the beach was a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed W.

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

Great house good location

Great house . Loads of fun
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle D.

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

Awesome!

We absolutely loved this cottage! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2022
Rachelle: We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come again! Mary Donaldson Owner/Manager A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Amazing relaxing trip

What a beautiful place to recharge and enjoy family , sun and beaches . We couldn't chose a better place to stay . The pool was so fun for the kids and so very relaxing listening to the live band in the evening just across the street and drinking coffee by the pool in the morning . We absolutely loved our stay ♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicoleta H.

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

Relaxing

We really enjoy the outdoor pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Nice and Private!!

Over all we had a wonderful stay!! It had a large out door patio which was fenced in and gave us privacy for our family. It was great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny E.

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

Perfect little getaway!

4 of us stayed, it was so nice inside and outside! Plenty of room to enjoy everything! The owner Mary is very helpful with any questions you may have. The pool is very nice! Just perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

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

Always enjoyable!

Love this property! Our family stays nearby and we love hosting dinner in the evenings on the patio without them tracking sand inside! The outdoor bathroom helps so much with this too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Thank you Hannah! Always great to have your family stay with us! Mary Donaldson Owner Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Perfect Oasis

This is the ideal place to stay while visiting PCB. The house is roomy & clean while the pool area feels like your own personal paradise. We sat out around the pool & grilled at night for the perfect ending to the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Donaldson

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Owners, Mary & Kenneth Donaldson reside in Atlanta Georgia. Having purchased the beach cottage in 2003, it was completely re-modeled, landscaping & pool installed in 2004.
Mary is a retired Mortgage Banker and Kenneth is a retired professional architect.

Why they chose this property

It just feels like vacation!
It is the classic example of "COTTAGE BY THE SEA". a step back to a slower time when families enjoyed each others company. A place you can sit back and enjoy your morning coffee under the patio fans, and listen to the tinkle of the fountain in the garden.
It's a place you can feel like belongs just to you----
not a copy of the condo next door,------
even if it is, for just a few days.

What makes this property unique

Excellent location!
Private patio & pool with Fountain in Beach Garden Setting

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