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Alta Vista Beach Front House

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Exterior
View from the porch
Walkway from the house to the beach
Carport under the house
Screened in porch

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Panacea, FL
  • Place, Bald Point State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Alligator Point Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Alta Vista Beach Front House

Saturday-Saturday booking from June 1st to July 30th

Alta Vista means "High View" and that is exactly what you will get, we have a gorgeous panoramic view of the gulf and the beach. Come and enjoy the water sparkling like diamonds on bright sunny days. Alta Vista is contemporarily designed with cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans and hardwood flooring in every room. We have plenty of windows in the house for a spectacular view and a bright and airy feel. Or if you would rather just sit outside on the patio to enjoy the nice breeze with everything the beach has to offer. Theres also a bike path right across the street for the outdoorsy and the kids can play cornhole on the new cement pad under the house. WiFi internet and local and long distance calling in the US and Canada. The kitchen, dining room and living room are open with an island bar that has a flat top stove (no oven).

This property is a Saturday-Saturday booking from June 1st to july July 30th. Please inquire about monthly rates, from October 24th- February 28th/29th.
Rates:
Summer weekly rate- $2100.00 plus taxes and fees ($300 per night, holidays $325 per night)
Winter weekly rate- $1750.00 plus taxes and fees ($250 per night, holidays $325 per night)
Winter monthly rate- $2800.00 plus taxes and fees (The month of January is for monthly rental only!)

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR CANCELATION POLICY

*While this home is pet friendly there is a 2 limit max on pets. Pet fee is non-refundable and is $100 per pet. PETS MUST BE APROVED BY OWNER*

Places to visit in the surrounding area include: Tate's Hell Nature Trail, the Historic Carrabelle Lighthouse and Museum, Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum, Dog Island Ferry excursions, charter fishing, kayaking, guided tour boats at Wakulla Springs, Panacea's Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (with touch pools for children), Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, a variety of local seafood eateries and a local supermarket.Close by is the beautiful St. James Bay Golf Course and Resort 370 Acres of Golf Community, Resort Style 18 hole Play golf course designed by Robert Walker. The Famous Crooked River Grill is just 15 minutes away. Located a little over an hour's drive from Tallahassee, and only thirty minutes from St. George Island and Apalachicola. Come and discover the true meaning of "The Forgotten Coast".

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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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
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed rental agreement must be completed by guest
A pet fee of $100 is required per pet where applicable

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 503689vb

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Alligator Point, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bayside Marina. 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

  • Bald Point State Park - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 32 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 36 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 39 min drive - 50.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aligator Point Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angelo and Sons Tropical Trade - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scibelli Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alta Vista Beach Front House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alta Vista Beach Front House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alta Vista Beach Front House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alta Vista Beach Front House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alligator Point holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bald Point State Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Public Beach Access. Alligator Point Beach and Bayside Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful locatiom

Very relaxing and quiet spot directly on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Amazing View, Relaxing, & Peaceful

The house had everything we needed for relaxing and peaceful beach getaway. The views from the porch were heavenly. We enjoyed drinking coffee on the porch, listening to the waves and watching the sun rise. Morning walks on the beach were refreshing and the sunsets were spectacular. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cori G.

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

Grad trip

Family stayed together for my daughter’s graduation. Cute place, great location, plenty of room, check-in/out process was great. Was not told I would have to open an outdoor property gate when arriving close to 9pm in the dark with zero lights on. Also had to turn on the water to the house, and only figured that out by reading notes on the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great family and dog friendly vacation

My husband and his father were able to enjoy quality time together at Alta Vista again. We are thankful to their hosts for accommodating our people and our pups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Vaca 2023

We love the beach and privacy. Not all the hustle and bustle. It was perfect! Our dog loved it too ! It was the first time ever on vacation we didn’t eat out not one time! We loved being right on the beach 🏖
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Relaxing!

Our family loved the peaceful, relaxing area, and the home was a very comfortable and charming spot to make memories. The screened porch was fantastic, and the wildlife was incredible. We enjoyed the beach, as well as the nearby St. Mark’s Wildlife Refuge and Bald Point State Park. The concrete area under the home was a fun place to play games together, too! The little store was neat, and the home was very well appointed. We had a very relaxing and fun time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Homewood, Illinois

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

Absolute perfection!!

We decided to book a last minute getaway, and found this gem on the beach! The daily views and sounds of the beach were beyond amazing!! The house was very clean and had more than enough of the essentials (especially kitchen supplies)! The only things missing, I’d say, would be a pair of binoculars to see the distant marine life and perhaps bicycles for the bike path across the street! We would definitely stay here again and we highly recommend this beach house to anyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Eric A.

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

Nice place to stay, but the water left a lot to be desired

The property was great, the beach was great, but the water was extremely muddy. Ten feet off-shor and the sand gave way to foot deep mud that smelled really bad. As a result, we found ourselves walking to the sandbar at the point a few hundred meters to the east to enjoy the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

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

Comfortable but not the best for kids

I should have read the listing more - there is no oven! We ended up just grilling fish, so thankful for the grill! Someone else mentioned that the house is in need of a deep clean. The beds & baths were very clean, but the main area not as much. I know it's pet friendly, but it almost seemed like the air filters needed to be cleaned. On check in, it was 85 inside the house, & the water was cut off - not ideal after a long road-trip & unexpected since I knew the cleaners had just been there. The stairs are very, very steep, a little crooked, & not uniform depths. They were not stairs I thought my 2 and 4 year old could handle on their own on repeat. If you have a newly toddling child or one who is constantly reaching for counters, I would not recommend this home. The owners mark it up to a difference in decor style, but in short: the entire place is cluttered. Every surface has some trinket on it that any kid will go for; it's only a matter of time before a child pulls something off and hurts themselves. There are ~ 100 glasses & no pantry. There’s a bookshelf that's child height for food to go on, but we know how that goes b/w kids and dogs. If your dogs don't get into food, you don't need an oven, & your kids are old enough to either not get into snacks or it's vacation so who cares about diets anyway - then go for it! Location is great- you can't beat being right on the beach. Beds were comfortable, the AC worked once we turned it down to 75, & plenty of linens!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

My husband and his parents really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, and Alligator Point is quiet with such little light pollution you can see the stripe of the Milky Way across the night sky. The screened in porch was absolutely wonderful to sit and enjoy the lovely view. We enjoyed daily walks on the beach with our small dogs. We are very thankful to our hosts for allowing pets on the property. The house is comfortable and cozy. The beds were quite comfortable, and the kitchen had everything necessary for cooking what we brought to prepare our meals. Just be prepared as there is no traditional oven, just a microwave and toaster oven, which was completely fine. The cement area underneath the house makes a great outdoor area as well. We truly enjoyed our stay. My mother in law was already talking about when we might plan to go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great stay

We stayed the weekend and had a great time. The beach is just a short walk down the stairs. Amenities were as described and just what we needed for the quick getaway before school started back up. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amila M.

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

Such a gem!

This amazing property was the perfect place for a relaxing beach vacation. The quick access to the serene, semi private beach was priceless. My parents, husband, sister and myself all had enough room for ourselves and more. The best part was the covered patio with a view - perfect for morning coffee, afternoon lunch and drinks during sunset. Definitely will be back! Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randa G.

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

Good value!

We had a great stay and I would definitely recommend Alta Vista. I felt like it was a good value for the money. There was plenty of space and the property managers were easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

george T.

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

House was very clean and well maintained great place to stay

Diffently would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Excellent Location

My family and I found the perfect location in Alligator Point. We wanted a secluded area and it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheri n.

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

Beautiful and quiet area

Too short!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Thanks for the extra time...we needed it

First, we like this beach house for a small group. Been vacationing at Alligator/Bald Point since '93, starting w/Cook House/Alta Vista 3-4 times. But, we prefer a place with flexible policies about cancellation, and check-in/out times. We've often experienced greater flexibility at the ~dozen other houses. There was noisy construction next door, so the deck experience, which a beautiful part of this property, & sleeping and napping (we are 72 & 66) were problematic. They worked w/ power tools all day and always late including way past 9pm one night & 11:30pm on Friday, the night before checked out (so thanks for finally agreeing to let us check out late). HOWEVER, we like this place. There is much to like, and the Trinket Shop was fun to browse. We bought 5-6 things. And you guys were always friendly and helpful. Thanks for a (mostly) enjoyable week. Edward Dollar
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lyndsay H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location needs cleaning

We absolutely loved the location and overall theme of this property. You can tell the home is well loved and honestly just needs a really good deep cleaning. Overall the space appeared clean but a look under the couch cushions or at the shower heads proved otherwise. We spent most of our time outside anyway and despite the cold weather we enjoyed walks down the beach and playing fetch with the dog. We will definitely be back to Alligator point
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Happy Place

Very peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jeremy C.

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

Nice Place

Everything was great and exactly as it was posted. The beach was very private. The ONLY bad part about the trip was the water. Once you get away from the shoreline a bit you hit some rather muddy water. Although I’m sure the tropical storm didn’t help either. All in all a nice place and would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P., Chattanooga TN

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

Exactly what we needed!

If you're a fan of Dog Island, this is the house for you. It's not pretentious, it's not been decorated to death. Some folks may choose a beach house for marble countertops and flat screens in every room, but not me. Alta Vista is the perfect mix of rustic and refined. The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked, so if you're like us and still trying to hide from crowded restaurants, you can cook happily with an ocean view. We adore this home, and look forward to visiting again. Alta Vista is several feet higher on the pylons than other houses in the area, making for an excellent view. Those extra feet come with extra stairs, so if your knees (or those of your doggo) are easily worn out, you'll want to plop a chair on the landings like we did, to accommodate a little rest. I can't say enough about how lovely this home is. It's just far enough away from the explosive growth to the West to be peaceful, yet accessible for dining or shopping. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Top Notch-Porch, Beautiful View!

We had a marvelous time! Perfect spot on the beach. There's an area a few steps up the beach where the water is really shallow and when the tide goes out you can walk really far out and see all kinds of life. We saw dolphins and lots of pelicans divebombing into the water. The water was almost always calm. We could float around in the warm water. The home is furnished well. Like staying at your relative's house. It had everything you could need in the kitchen except a stove. I thought that was going to be an issue but there's a large toaster oven that worked great. We baked brownies, made pizza, etc... all we needed. The master room is very comfy and has an ensuite. The windows open facing the water and you can lay there and listen. Tub is a great size for baths. The other two rooms are equally comfy. There are lots of books and games around the house we enjoyed too. Laundry worked well. Plenty of towels and wash rags. You'll want to bring toilet paper and paper towels. They get you started with those supplies which was nice. There's a Little Shop in the bedroom we loved! We bought several things from it. A headband, a travel mug, some tchotchkes... very fun touch! The screened-in porch is where I was most of the time. It was perfect any time of day. Such a relaxing place to draw, paint, drink, etc... There's a shower outside for getting all the sand off and an outdoor shed to store your beach things. Beach full of shells and crabs! The water isn't clear at Alligator Point but it doesn't really matter. We still love it! A+! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Nice, private location

Great location on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA A.

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

Beautiful peaceful and relaxing

House was clean, well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Favorite room was the screened in back porch. Unbeatable view ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judi H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect relaxing beach house

We loved our stay here and it’s our second time in this same house. We love this area and this house was just what we needed. There are many stairs and that should be taken into consideration if that’s problematic for you. Also, if you like everything to be squeaky clean this is not your house. But if you love watching sunrises, sunsets, walking directly out to a beautiful beach and having the best of both worlds with a great open air deck as well as a screened in porch like we do, then this is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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