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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Seacrest Beach, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    7 min walk
  • Alys Beach
    8 min walk
  • Deer Lake State Park
    17 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    30 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Reasonable Rates, Renovated, 3br/2bath, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach

Note that someone at least 25 years old must be staying at this property throughout the entire booking and, although we personally enjoy pets, no pets are allowed in the cottage because we have family and guests with severe pet allergies.

As you can see, we get very positive reviews from our guests. Note that I respond to all reviews with information that is helpful to the readers of reviews - in addition to my appreciation to the guest who submitted the review. You can see my responses if you click on "See all Reviews" at the end of the first set of reviews, otherwise you may only be able to see the initial review without my response to the review.

Imagine settling into a lovely cottage with a large covered porch, less than a minute walk from a big community pool, and an easy 5 minute walk to a deeded beach access where you can relax and set up your beach gear - all at a reasonable rate. You may be wondering why we can offer great rates even though our cottages are beautifully and recently decorated (We also own Key Lime Cottage next door - VRBO 33828). There is no catch or downside - that's why we get such reviews. We can offer great rates because our cottages have been paid off for a while and we simply take pride in sharing our cottages and making high-quality vacations available to guests so that they can make memories with the people they love - and love makes the world go 'round, right? We want our guests to walk into the cottages and immediately think "Wow, we sure are lucky we found this place!" Not surprisingly, we have many happy return guests. A word to the wise - Note that VRBO's algorithm for calculating the "average nightly rate" is often significantly inaccurate so you'll need to plug in your exact dates when you want to compare the actual average nightly rates at different properties. When you do so, you'll see that our rates are among the best you'll find.


LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. This gem of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage and its charming twin cottage next door, Key Lime Cottage (VRBO listing #33828) are located at the Cottages at Camp Creek, a small, quiet, peaceful-even-during-peak-seasons, family-friendly coastal community of charming Old Florida style cottages with tin roofs and large covered front porches - perfect for relaxing any time of year. Nestled in the sand lush native dune environment with sand oaks and palmettos and far from fast food, high-rises, and highways, this cottage is only 200 yards (4-5 minute walk) from an uncrowded Blue Wave certified beach known for high dunes, white sand, and emerald water where you can relax and set up your beach gear. Good Life Cottage is so close to the beach and our deeded beach access, there is no need for shuttles, golf carts, or parking (which is quite limited during peak seasons). In addition to our deeded beach access, the cottage is only 1/3 mile (15 minute walk) from a public beach access as well. The cottage has two private parking spaces next to the cottage (which makes it easy when carrying items between your car and the cottage).


Located along Scenic 30A (a 15-mile winding beach road), this spacious and sunny one-story cottage is in a prime location, just steps from the pristine 7500 square foot pool yet not right on top of the pool so you can enjoy quiet and privacy on your large fully-furnished front porch that looks over a peaceful little yard surrounded by pretty native plants and trees. There's no need to stay inside on a rainy afternoon because you can eat, drink, read, play games, and do puzzles on the porch, It's great to have the pool closeby, especiallly on days when the ocean is too rough for swimming. As you can see from the location map, Good Life Cottage is also one of the larger one-story cottages and is one of the closest cottages to the beach, with the Timpoochee Trail - a 17-mile paved walking, running and biking trail - across the street.


As you can see from our guests' reviews, we take very good care of our guests and cottages, and we furnish and equip our cottages to feel like a comfortable and very well equipped beach homes rather than rentals. WIth over 20 years of experience, we've learned what guests need and want for a high-quality and carefree vacation. A travel writer who stayed at our cottages for a wedding wrote a newspaper article saying that our cottages are "tastefully decorated with many personal touches and immaculate." Furnished in a casual and modern beach cottage style, the common area and king bedroom open to a large porch furnished as an outdoor room with a dining area, as well as a comfortable seating area by a small private yard with a private gas grill. The living room (with large flat screen smart TV for watching your own Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc., as well as cable), dining area, and fully-equipped kitchen have hardwood floors, and plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing, reading or watching movies, playing games, and doing puzzles together. We also provide free wireless Internet.


The renovated kitchen features natural warm wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. The cabinets and drawers are filled with plenty of dishes, glasses, silverware, cookware, and more (including a crockpot, waffle maker, electric grill, toaster, blender) and fun plastic beachy plates, bowls, and glasses. You'll have everything you need to feed 2 or 12 people! There is a full-size dishwasher, washer, and dryer at the cottage. Just so you know that we keep our cottages up-to-date, the air conditioner/furnace and water heaters are new as well. Although you can't see these types of upgrades, you can certainly feel them!


When you want time alone, retreat to the privacy of your bedroom decorated in a charming seaside style. All are comfortably furnished with high-quality fresh cotton quilts that are changed after every guest, smart TVs, and full length room-darkening drapes for our guests who like to sleep in or take a sweet nap in the afternoon. One bedroom has a king bed and a private travertine-tiled full bathroom. The two other bedrooms (one has a queen bed and twin bed, and the other has two twin beds that can be kept separate or put together to serve similar to a king-size bed). There is a second bathroom with a full bath/shower and travertine floor.


We have many repeat guests because our guests appreciate the 'extra touches' and attention to detail that we provide in our cottages, We include beach chairs and plenty of puzzles, games, books and more for the youngest to oldest guests. We also make it easy for our guests to stay organized by providing plenty of hooks on the walls in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallway; renovated closets with hanging spaces as well as cubbies for easy storage, and hampers in the bedrooms. We know these types of details matter, especially when travelling with families.


As you can see from the top ratings from 70+ guests, we really, really care about our guests and do what we can to help make your vacation a happy and relaxing one. We are sincerely committed to our goal of helping you make memories to last a life time. Although the cottage looks wonderful, even more important to us is that our guests feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy when at the cottage. The following feedback from a guest reflects how our guests feel at the cottage:


'Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at 'Ahhh, The Good Life'...It was nice to take the time and recharge. We brought work with us from the office and just threw the laptop and briefcases in the closet the moment we unpacked and then tossed them back in the car when we left! Much more fun to figure out origami and do puzzles. The pressing order of each day was whether to go to the pool or beach before lunch...We'll definitely return and tell our friends about your fabulous place. Thanks!' '


Available year-round. Large enough for multigenerational families, yet cozy enough for couples to enjoy special time alone together. Perfect for friends travelling together as well.


Important Details: As noted above, we cannot have pets in the cottage beause we have family members and guests with serious pet allergies. At least one guest booking and staying at the cottage must be at least 25 years old because this is a family-friendly community. No smoking. Parking of RVs, motor boats, and jet skis are not allowed in this community. These rules are enforced by our association, as well as by the rental agency, to ensure that all guests have a safe and relaxing vacation.


Keywords: cottage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool, beach, porch, sunsets, wireless, ocean, quiet
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Alys Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a water park, and a spa tub are available. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Alys Beach and 13 minutes from Panama City Beaches
This cottage offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. This cottage also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Panama City Beach cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Paula Caproni

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number L16000022202

Property is also known as

Good Life Family Friendly Porch Pool Beach Internet Great Rates
Good Life Special Spring/Summer Rates Porch Pool Beach Wireless
Good Life Family friendly Beach Big Pool Covered Porch Wireless

Reasonable Rates, Renovated, 3br/2bath, Pool/Porch/5Mn Walk to Set Up on Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage
Very clean, great location, helpful communication from owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional house!
The property was exactly as listed. Came with all the amenities and was very clean! Hands down one of the best houses rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan V., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the Good Life in 30A!
We loved our stay! The cottage is SO cute, comfortable, and functional—the pictures don’t do it enough justice! We had plenty of room for our family. The home was clean on arrival and everything was in good working order. Pride in ownership is apparent. Paula has thoughtfully outfitted the property with everything a vacationing family could need, from kitchenware to beach essentials. My kiddos loved the selection of books and games, and as the mom I especially appreciated the abundance of wall hooks throughout for wet towels and bathing suits. The location is super convenient. The walk to the beach was easy, and it was short bike ride to an abundance of restaurants and shops along 30A. We thoroughly enjoyed having a sizable shaded outdoor space with a grill and furniture. Even on a scorching week, we spent much time on the covered porch enjoying morning coffee, evening cookouts, and listening to the soothing white noise of sun showers hitting the tin roof. The property is ideally situated close to the community’s pool complex. It’s a very short walk, yet far enough away that you wouldn’t hear any noise from other guests. The pool is much larger than it appears in photos and was never crowded even though we were here during a busy July 4 week. Paula and the management company were very helpful and always quick to respond to any questions. We had a wonderful experience, made many great memories for a lifetime, and would absolutely book again. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage...Perfect Location
There's nothing NOT to love about Good Life. It's in a great location for the many great neighborhoods and activities along 30A and the private beach is the icing on the cake. Do yourself a favor and rent bikes so that you can explore all that this area has to offer. Why rent one of the massive houses when Good Life has everything you need right here? Should you encounter some Florida rain, the owner has plenty of games for you to play while you wait for the sunshine to return. You'll enjoy this place just like our family did.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
TL;DR - stop searching. This is your winner.
Never having been to 30A, finding the perfect place to stay was a little overwhelming. I spent a lot of time researching and waiting to find the perfect place that combined location, amenities, and price point, and I eventually found this house within the Cottages at Camp Creek. I have never been so happy to wait for something in my life. This house had it all. It’s close to the beach (and really all the places on 30A), has an excellent pool, and is stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend this place, and when we visit 30A in the future, we’d probably stay here again. I also want to highlight the owner, Paula. Paula was always extremely quick to answer my questions leading up to our stay. She was very thorough and thoughtful with the responses providing great recommendations and information every time. She was so accommodating and friendly. I really can’t say enough about her. I wish all Vrbo owners could be like Paula. My only complaint is this - one of the big reasons I had booked the house was for the hot tub. The hot tub was not in service when we were there (it happens), but there was no information about this. I called the property management company (Southern Vacation Rentals runs it). They had no answer, but the nice lady who I spoke with said she’d call me back after contacting the HOA. I never heard back and the hot tub was never fixed. Disappointed that the hot tub didn’t work but more disappointed that I was left hanging.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarahgrace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at Paula’s “The Good Life” Cottage!
Paula’s place was perfect for our family vacation! Super convenient to the beach and surrounding areas. Very clean place, and comfortable beds! It is noted in the listing that they will provide a 24-hour worth of necessities, but might be worth packing an extra roll of toilet paper or two, a couple more dishwasher tablets, & some laundry detergent if you plan on doing laundry while there. Paula happened to be staying next door in their other cottage, Key Lime, while we were there and was very gracious to drop off some hand and dish soap that had been suggested to have by their last guest. Overall a wonderful stay - we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside Bliss
Property was exactly as described with great amenities and easy access to the beach. Community pool was a great plus. Couldn't have asked for better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Couples Getaway
Awesome getaway. Great house with plenty of space in a perfect location. Looks even better in person. And the beach access is super close and easy to find! No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Good Life Cottage
The community has a nice feel. The cottage is well stocked and nicely furnished, but could use a bottle of hand soap at the kitchen sink. The 9:00 check out is earlier than most places where we have stayed while traveling over the years. Access to the beach was across the street and down a few houses. It was pretty easy to have a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
We loved this house. Great location, near beach but away from crowds. Loved biking in all directions. House is in great shape, with nice updates and furniture. My family thoroughly enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxation
My family enjoyed our stay. It was a nice quiet location with close proximity to the beach and the pool and hot tub were always quiet too. Close to the grocery so we mostly cooked in the well supplied kitchen in between walks to the beach and back to the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best girls weekend ever!
We went to this cottage at Camp Creek for a three day girls weekend and we had a fabulous time! The cottage is so cute and had everything we needed. It was just a short walk to the beach and the beach was not too crowded. Paula was wonderful communicating about all the details. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
Wonderful stay at The Good Life 😊 Easy to communicate with the property management company, but disappointed they would t provide additional bath linens when requested. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Paula (owner)was amazing! Truly made us feel welcome and informed. Constant communication and quick to respond with any questions. The house was perfect for our group and such an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The cottage is adorable and in a great location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Good life
Awesome property. Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
9 days living the Good Life
Our time at Good Life was perfect! We loved it so much that we decided to extend our vacation while we were there. My husband, myself, and our 5 and 2 year old fit very comfortably in the house. The completely updated kitchen was a big surprise when we checked in. It is absolutely beautiful and completely stocked. Truly, this was the best stocked rental that I have ever stayed at. The management company was also very responsive to any request/minor issues we had during our stay. The beach was a very short walk from the cottage. We stayed at the end of April and the beach was almost empty. We are already planning out trip for next year! Thank you Paula for such an incredible rental property, we plan to return for years to come!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penni P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Nice rental for families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M., Christiana, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great down-home feeling!
This is a wonderful place to return to after daily meetings. The porch was a nice place to socialize.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a great location!
My family and I had a wonderful time staying in the cottage. The cottage is clean and renovated with all the amenities you could need. And it is conveniently located to everything that you need… While also not right in the middle of the busy areas. We look forward to going back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

sheri l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cottage
This cottage was very nice and perfect for our family, so kudos to the owners. The only reason why it’s not getting a 5 star rating is because of the 9:00a check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location to beaches and towns
Perfect house for our family of 4. Easy access to the beach and short drive/bike ride to the nearby towns of Seacrest, Alys Beach, etc. Pool and hot tub are right around the corner and convenient for quick dips. Paula provided great instructions and the Rental company was easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Roswell, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Multi Generation Escape!
This sweet place was exactly as represented! Our party of five included two grandmas, mom and dad and our 12 year old son. The kitchen was super functional for simple dinners, breakfasts and wine and cheese! The beach toys, chairs, boogie boards and bags made the short walk to the beach easy and enjoyable. The communication with the host was professional, friendly and prompt. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
Property was great, location was awesome, we rented bikes from peddlers and have them delivered for the week to get around, beach was really close, new kitchen and floors really wowed us since the listing pics hadn’t been updated it was a great surprise! Well decorated, very homey and clean. More than enough beds and rooms to spread out, pool, hot tub, and cute back patio to sit and drink your morning coffee. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023