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The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Panacea, FL
  • Place, Bald Point State Park
  • Place, Wilson Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alligator Point Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master private

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida

This oversized, 4000 sq. foot multifamily building is split into three totally separate townhomes. Each of which lives as a separate house-- very quiet, private and the best part of all is that you have THREE MILES OF PRIVATE BEACHFRONT -- many days, it’s all completely to yourself-- 50 steps from your front porch. As we all know, this just does not exist in many places anymore. And I don't just mean blah, blah, beachfront, I mean a beautiful beachfront that's an adult’s, as well as a kid’s paradise. Kids and dogs run free, all of which can be watched over from the large, private front porch, holding a drink in hand and nap ‘round the corner. Just look at my pictures. I have grandchildren and there is no, I repeat no place, they would rather be than at the beach house at St. Teresa. We go as often as we can- which is why anytime it's not rented, we’re there. Another year or two and I will stop renting it again. There’s a reason why there are only 3 or 4 rentals on all of St. Teresa Beach- it’s priceless. Go see for yourself. You'll go back, I promise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is on the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Point State Park and Ochlockonee River State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Wilson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St. James Bay Golf Club - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 15 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Public Beach Access - 18 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 20 min drive - 27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aligator Point Tiki Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Corner Gas Station - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best Beach-Front House “Get-A-Way” in Florida located?

This Panacea holiday home is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wilson Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shell Hammock and Bald Point State Park. St. James Bay Golf Club and FSU Coastal & Marine Lab are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 87 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heather p.

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

Best lil getaway

This plave was wonderful, very private and has everything you need for perfect family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Beautiful beach

Great neighbours, location right on the beach, quiet and peaceful, great holiday.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve M.

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

Good place

Had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla T.

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

Beautiful Property and House

Spring Break was wonderful! The house, amenities, and property was magnificent!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Our 3rd Stay

This is our 3rd summer vacation here. It is a lovely secluded beach and a wonderful home. You can’t beat the convenience of walking straight to the beach in the backyard. We have looked forward to this vacation every summer since we first stayed in 2022. As long as this rental is available we will keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Great stay at the beach!

Awesome location. Gorgeous porch and beach. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray M.

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

Great Memorial Day

Beautiful spot and perfect accommodations. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Great house and location!

We have stayed at multiple rentals on STB, and this house was one of our favorites. Great location on the beach, wonderful and spacious back porch, comfortable house, outdoor shower, and owner provides everything you need for a perfect and relaxing beach vacation with the family. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Another Great Stay at the Forgotten Coast

When we come to the Rising Sun, we decompress. Mornings on the porch with coffee, a slow walk on the beach with a clear mind, then a fantastic fire in the pit while star gazing. This one is a keeper!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

The Best!

Beautiful spot in a Wonderful home!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cat J.

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

Wonderful 4th of July

This is a beautiful place to stay right on the beach. With a covered front and back porch, there is so much room for a family to hang out. The kitchen was great too and the beach was right out the back door. Very dog friendly beach and very friendly people! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Life of luxury

Best VRBO ever!!! The title of the property is correct! The beds are comfort plus, the view is amazing, it is well stocked in all areas, the front porch is a dream space…can’t think of one improvement to recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Dog Friendly

Very nice place. Off leash dog friendly beach. Everything was great. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

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

Perfect retreat!

We were very happy with our stay! Comfortable master suit bed, and kitchen was well stocked with any utensil needed. We loved being able to walk out the condo door and the beach was right there. Beautiful beach, not congested, and people were so friendly. We would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Atlanta

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

A special place!

David's home was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend. The home is very nicely furnished and well cared for. The beach is absolutely beautiful - we enjoyed walks on the beach and playing fetch with our pup. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Perfect relaxing and private vacation

We loved our stay. House was perfect and we loved sitting on the back porch to eat or drink coffee. The kids loved playing here. It was a quick walk down to the beach so you could easily walk back up if you forgot something. This was very nice with small children. Most days we had the beach completely to ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfect Get-Away

My husband and I along with our two small dogs were looking for a place to relax. This was the perfect spot. The dogs were able to run free without their leashes and took their first ocean swim. The back porch was perfect for reading and listening to the ocean. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Second stay here

We knew after we stayed here in 2022 that we would be back. With small children having the beach be your backyard is unbeatable. The home is beautiful; the furniture is very comfortable, and it continues to be the most relaxing vacation for our family. Our children have so much fun here. Lifelong memories. As long as this home can be rented we will keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Beautiful Beach

We absolutely loved the property! We had lawn, fire pit, and beach right outside of our screened in porch. Our dog had the best time ever because he could run off-leash. The neighbors were very friendly. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Clean and comfortable

This place was exceptionally clean! The kitchen is well equipped. The master bed that I slept in was super comfortable. The massive screen porch was clean, inviting and relaxing. There are Adirondack chairs in the yard to sit and enjoy the ocean waves. Great place to destress and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

D P.

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

Just as described, only better!

We had a lovely 2 week stay. The pictures dont due justice to just how close you are to the beach. Although the house is comfortably decorated, the screen porch is the best room in the house and the icing on the cake. The area is remote but everything you might need is a pleasant 20-30 minute drive. The couple staying next door (for a month) were here for the 3rd year in a row and we can understand why. Dave was a wonderful host and worked with us when a family emergency looked like it might derail our plans. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was phenomenal. We had the best time and our property owner and manager were top notch with everything. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and the wonderful people we rented from.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rising Sun is a wonderful, relaxing place to recharge your batteries. This was our fourth (or fifth?) stay and each visit has been excellent. Being able to let your pups run in the sand and water is a plus. The firepit and fires at night are very mesmerizing. Just a great place to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed! Loved the screen porch and playing with the dogs right there on the beach. The beds slept great and had wonderful linens. Decorated so cute and trying to plan our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Wamsley

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I've lived in Florida for over 20 years total; Tallahassee is my home. I spend a lot of my time at this beach house, working remotely and only rent it very few times per year. It's a one of a kind place, you won't soon forget how special this place is.

Why they chose this property

I've lived in homes and stayed in vacation spots around the world. From San Francisco, to Kathmandu, Nepal. From Paris to a remote parts of Belize. St. Teresa Beach is just a special place. You have to see it to understand. Don't get me wrong, I love Rosemary Beach Florida (was just there), Miami, Malibu, CA and even BoraBora, which is a complete rip off, but this place can hang with them all.

What makes this property unique

Right on the gulf, period. You just don't find true ocean front places anymore, without lots of people.

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