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Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House

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Welcome to the Flagship of Watersound
Spacious sectional sofa in the 1st Floor living area
Large kitchen island in the gourmet kitchen
Screened in front porch with table for 4
Carriage House Living room with sleeper sofa and Roku TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • South Walton Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor King Guest Room

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

2nd Floor King Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Carriage House Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

Carriage House Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor Guest Bath

2nd Floor Guest Bath

2nd Floor King Suite Bath

2nd Floor Queen Suite Bath

Carriage House Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House

Flagship of Watersound Features:
• Private pool (heated for an additional fee from October through April)
• Enjoy four cruiser-style bicycles; exploring Watersound by bike is highly recommended
• One-minute bike ride to beach access on Shingle Lane
• Two-minute bike ride to the Dunesider community pool (heated during cooler months)
• One-minute walk to Puttering Park, with a mini-golf course
• Three-minute bike ride to The Big Chill, with numerous dining options, live music, bingo night, trivia night, and game day events on a projector screen
• Separate carriage house apartment with kitchenette, living room, dining area, laundry closet, queen suite, and queen sleeper sofa (private entrance above the garage)
• Dining room with seating for eight, plus breakfast bar seating for four
• Outdoor gas grill next to the private pool
• Wireless internet throughout the main home and carriage house
• Washer and dryer located on the first floor
• Roku televisions with streaming services and YouTube TV (including live and local channels)
• Driveway parking for up to three vehicles
• Second-floor entertainment lounge
• Covered porch with seating
• Screened-in porch with dining area
• Second-floor sundeck with lounge seating
• Third-floor card room with Gulf views (also functions as a private workspace)
• Concierge services available, including beach setup, grocery delivery, bike rentals, and private chef services
• Please note: Access to Watersound Beach Club is not included with your reservation
• Golf cart rentals are not allowed in Watersound due to homeowners association regulations

Sleeping Arrangements (5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12):
• First Floor King Guest Room –TV; across from hallway access to full bathroom
• Second Floor King Deluxe Suite – Walk-in closet, TV, ensuite bathroom
• Second Floor Bunk Room – Double-over-double bunk bed with twin trundle (sleeps up to 3); television; hallway access to full bathroom
• Second Floor Queen Suite – TV; ensuite bathroom
• Carriage House Queen Suite – Includes full bathroom, kitchenette, dining area, and living room with a Smart TV
• Bonus Sleeping Options – Queen sleeper sofa in the carriage house and queen sleeper sofa in the second-floor entertainment lounge of the main house

Welcome to the Flagship of Watersound!

Boasting stylish interiors, luxury amenities, and Gulf views, this gorgeous home is perfect for large or multiple families looking to vacation in style. Located in serene Watersound—home to some of the most beautiful beaches along Scenic Highway 30A—the Flagship of Watersound offers spacious interiors and inviting outdoor spaces.

The main living area greets you upon entry and flows seamlessly into the formal dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. Watch the game on the large SmartTV or snuggle up for a cozy family movie night. The dining area includes seating for eight, with additional space at the nearby breakfast bar. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator with a beverage drawer, and everything needed to serve your entire group.

On the second floor, an entertainment lounge includes a plush sleeper sofa and large-screen television—ideal for a kids’ movie night upstairs while the adults enjoy the main living spaces. For game lovers, the third-floor game room includes a card table and Gulf views, perfect for family poker night or as a private workspace.

The adjacent carriage house is ideal for in-laws or guests. This fully equipped apartment includes a living room with a SmartTV, dining area with seating for four, kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker, as well as a queen suite with a full bathroom. An additional guest may sleep comfortably on the sleeper sofa.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alys Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Seaside Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turbo Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sikdar 30A Panama City Beach Takeover - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House have a pool?

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

Is Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great for Large Groups. 1 Minute to Beach. Private Heated Pool. Carriage House located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Deer Lake State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Alys Beach. Seacrest Beach and Camp Creek Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

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

Perfect for Families

Peaceful property walking distance to beach. Bike ride away from Seaside and Rosemary Beach. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a multi family group. Distance to beach is more like a 5-10 minute walk
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Watersound Oct 23

Great stay — plenty of room for 5 adults and 5 kids, lovely walk to beach, small but perfect size pool for our crew, great dining areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabe S.

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

Great location

Great layout for multiple families. Perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

Immediate family to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Property was great. We loved the house and it was very clean when we checked in!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Birthday week

House was perfect for our growing family. We had a quick hiccup but was handled immediately by management company! I definitely would rent this home again. Location, location!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

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

Very nice property

Good size property and great number of beds and bathrooms. A little worn from renting and the washer and dryer are tiny for a place that sleeps 12, can only fit 3 or 4 beach towels, takes forever to dry.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Family Vacation 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent overall experience. Beautiful home in a beautiful community. Convenient location for shopping, restaurants, and beaches. Something for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We had never stayed in Water Sound before this stay. We love The community/neighborhood so much my wife said she found her retirement community. This house was amazing and if the owners ever want to sale give us a call.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

BEST STAY ON 30A

Can not say enough about this property and the property management staff! House met all of our expectations and even more so. So roomy, beautiful decor, large pantry, ice machine, extra fridge space, - I could go on and on. Management was extremely attentive to my questions before, during and after our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Great house! Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, great location. Perfect for our Family Gathering. 3 Families were able to stay here very comfortably. What few issues we had, the management company responded incredibly fast. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F., United States

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

30A great house

Loved the rooms and plenty of dishes, sand equipment, bikes. The pool we heated was comfortable. The room above the garage was an added bonus. Only negative was the frying pans which everything stuck to. Bring your own if they don’t upgrade them! The gated community is fantastic with large pool, clubhouse, snack shop and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Lindsay G.

Enjoyed our stay in Watersound!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We would have liked to have a golf cart (or be able to rent one) for beach access as we had a handicap guest staying with us. We also had a loose knob on the downstairs bedroom faucet and no hot water in upstairs bunk shower. We were told maintenance would come but they never did. Overall we loved the property. Beautiful furnishings, hardwood floors, fully stocked kitchen. Loved the neighborhood and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Watersound is the best!

We love Watersound. We try to stay here and love the quiet neighborhood. This house was great and accommodated everyone. There were 4 bikes to use, and wagons in the garage for the beach. Everything was great. The only recommendation I would have is to allow usage of the golf cart. There was one in the garage but renters were not allowed to use. The walk was 5-10 minutes and would have made it much easier for those older family members to get to the beach. Other homes have allowed golf cart usage, but this is the first one that did not.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Watersound is my favorite 30a neighborhood

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Watersound is my favorite spot on 30a. The neighborhood is quiet, it’s close to everything, the neighborhood is gorgeously planned, the sand dunes are spectacular and the pools are great. This house embodies everything we love about Watersound. The porches are great, the house is comfortable and relaxing, and the multiple livings rooms plus carriage house meant we could all spread out. Exclusive 30a was great to work with and I appreciate that Addie suggested this house over another we were considering. She asked great questions to determine what was important to us, and this place ticked all the boxes. Would recommend!
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4/10 Poor

Chrissy M.

our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived there was sand in all the bedrooms, the dryer did not work for 4 days, the microwave did not work, the entire house was not very clean. We had to call and text the property team several times and although they did respond it took forever to fix the problem. Apparently the problem was a repeat issue with the dryer and the dryer was "under warranty", not what you want to hear on a vacation, we just wanted it to work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N., Midwest

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this house. It was perfect for our family as we had grandparents who needed to stay on the first floor, another set of grandparents who loved the apartment above the garage and two sets of twins and their parents who enjoyed the second floor bedrooms, balconies, and living area. The house is clean and beautifully decorated. We loved having access to both the private and neighborhood pool. And Watersound is safe for younger kids on bicycles with a stunning beach and dune walkover. Highly recommend! (The only suggestion I’d make to the property managers is to update the info about bike and beach chair rentals. We had some trouble with children’s bikes from Vacayzen and it would be helpful to have the name of the umbrella and beach chair company that has the Watersound contract ahead of time. Right now it’s La Dolce Vita.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nici F., Springfield, MO

Wonderful Watersound Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed on 30A many times but had never used Exclusive 30A for our rental. Our expectations were exceeded. It was the cleanest and best-kept home we've probably stayed in. There was more than enough space for our family of 8, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and a great quiet location. The tiny pool was an excellent way to cool off after the beach and before cleaning up for dinner. I really liked the app and text communication from Exclusive 30A. They made it all very easy and seamless. I would absolutely rent from them again. We did miss having a golf cart with this house but it wasn't a deal breaker. The pool and beach are just a 2-minute bike ride, or a slightly longer walk, from the home.
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8/10 Good

Lara D.

Annual Watersound vaca!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second trip to this house, the layout is great, dipping pool is a great addition (it’s small but perfect for after return from beach) kitchen is well equipped (we cook during our stays) and holds large gatherings. The carriage house has all comforts of home and is perfect for couple or older kids that want more privacy. This trip our drier was broken when we arrived and not fixed during trip (our trip was 7 days and we packed for a few days knowing we could wash clothes). We didn’t get any additional clean towels to cover broken drier so that was hard to manage. The house is a walk to beach and it doesn’t offer golf cart so if you have young kids with “stuff” elderly parents that can’t walk long distance or you bring coolers, you’ll get your exercise! We were able to check in before posted time on Monday arrival which was also a great surprise. Overall this house is excellent and we’d recommend - especially if a golf cart could be added! A bonus, we left something behind at checkout and when we called, property management company found item and shipped back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Tessa T.

Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house we rented was very nice. It was very well kept for the most part. I would say it could use a very thorough deep clean every couple months as you can tell it’s not been done. Walls, etc. I am a clean freak so I notice these things.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

4TH of July

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Watersound is a very nice community. The rental property was spotless. Plenty of room for our family of ten. Easy access to the beach. Short walk to the Hub and Bruno,s Pizza which my family loved. I would recommend this home. I was very satisfied with the Management Company.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Nicole D.

31 keel court

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi there we did not have hot water each day. Luckily I followed the handyman and learned how to reset the water tank. However I had to constantly do this before anyone could take a shower

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

WaterSound is wonderful!

Beautiful home with plenty of space for the family and a small pool is a real treat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Spring Break 22

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent - rental home had the perfect layout and location was as promised with easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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2/10 Terrible

kathryn c.

Buyer Beware

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented different homes on 30A for the past 25 years. The house as described. However, two weeks after we got home, I received an email from Exclusive 30a saying they had successfully charged mu bank account $294 to clean towels that were dirty and duvet covers that had stains. All are white. The check out instructions specifically state that you are not to clean the linens. The contract states that if the house cleaning service find the home is excessively dirty they will charge you for a deep clean. Since we have received 5 star ratings from VRBO we knew we have never left a home in a dirty state. The pictures they sent show normal towel use and small stains on duvets. A pen mark that i noticed upon arrival was the only thing i recognizedZ i should have reported that. But how in the world can you feel comfortable renting a place like this? It is absolutey ridiculous. I have opened a case with the BBB.

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