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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All occupants of the cottage must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent
Important information
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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.
Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Signal Hill Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Sue Thai Cafe - 20 min walk
Dat Cajun Place Cafe - 1 min walk
Hammerhead Fred's - 16 min walk
Wendy's - 13 min walk
Ms. Newby's - 12 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 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Beach Cottage w/ Private Fountain Pool on 28 July 2026 start from NZ$942, 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.
We have visited this property many times over the years and always look forward to coming back.
James B. J.
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
Over alll stay was Very nice and convenient Only down fall was the was the horrible smell that we had to deal with
donna w.
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
We enjoyed our stay- second stay there in the past 2 years! The patio is great!!
Hannah Z.
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
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
Deborah A.
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
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.
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 ♥️
Check in was seamless. The whole place was perfect for the 2 of us. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels and linens. The blanket in the closet helped! Easy parking & bar across the street was good in a pinch. **they do play LOUD live music nearly every night - so something to be aware of. We didn’t mind much because it’s not so loud once you’re inside. An option to turn the fountain off would be nice as well as turn down or off the outside lights. Other than that, great stay for both of us.
Brandon T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2025
Hello Brandon
I am glad you had a good time at the beach!
Yes, the Bar across the street can be a delight or no so delightful on Karoke night, depending on the quality of the singers.....but they all seem to have a good time.
The fountain can definitely be turned off, next time just call me for instructions. It runs when the pool pump is running, but it can be turned completely off. Most of our guests want it on all the time, so just call me. All of our lights can be turned off with switches and we have blinds to close off the other lights in the neighborhood.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope you will stay with us again in the future!
Best Regards
Mary Donaldson
Owner/Manager
A Whale of a Good Time Beach Cottage
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!
Hannah Z.
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
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!
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.
We have stayed in this cottage multiple times. We always enjoy the residential feel of the surrounding neighborhood combined with great beach access and of course the private pool and outdoor shower. We will be back again!
James B. J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thank you, James.
I'll try to work on that lock you mentioned before your next stay!
Mary Donaldson
About the host
Hosted by Mary Donaldson
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
Languages:
English
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