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The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes

Cottage near Alys Beach in Panama City Beach

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Smart TV, books, streaming services
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Seacrest Beach, FL
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Seacrest cottage, you'll find Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach. Rosemary Beach and Deer Lake State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deer Lake State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Camp Creek Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oku - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes

Welcome to your happy place - The Good Life Cottage in Seacrest Beach! Our goal is to help families and friends relax and make memories to last a lifetime - all at an affordable price.

Why Guests Love The Good Life Cottage

Location, Location, Location! The Good Life is located at The Cottages at Camp Creek, a charming and peaceful coastal community filled with classic metal roofs and wide front porches surrounded by shady sand oaks and palmetto along Scenic 30A, We're pleased that Travel + Leisure Magazine announced that VRBO named scenic 30A the “Best U.S. Beach Town” for 2025, "thanks to its turquoise waters, sugar-white sand, and charming coastal communities." Just cross the street from the community, you’ll find the Timpoochee Trail—a 17-mile paved path perfect for biking, walking, or jogging. You'll find plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and the iconic communities of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach (both have play yards) conveniently located within walking distance. To help you explore the local area, we provide four professionally maintained bikes with your cottage rental.

Steps to fun: Enjoy the best of both worlds with easy access to both the beach and the pool, giving you the flexibility to relax, play, and make the most of every day of your vacation. It's only a 5-minute stroll to our private deeded beach access that leads to a Blue Wave Certified Beach (which means it is recognized for its cleanliness, responsible management, and commitment to protecting human health and the environment), known for dunes, white sand, and emerald water where you can relax and set up your beach gear. We provide beach chairs, beach toys, a wheeled cooler, and a large beach wagon for toting your beach stuff. No need to worry about waiting for shuttles or looking for (or paying for) parking spaces when you're heading to the beach. Watch Mother Nature's unique sunset shows in the evenings, and keep a look out for dolphins swimming by in the mornings and sunset. For those times when you're not at the beach, the large 7500 square foot community pool, less than a 1-minute walk, offers refreshing escape where you can cool off and have fun.


Family-friendly comfort: Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level freshly renovated cottage with coastal charm and modern conveniences. Because the Good Life is one of the larger one-story 3-bedroom cottages, it comfortably fits up to 7 people. Our guests appreciate that our small gem of a community, as well as the deeded beach access, stay peaceful even during peak seasons. Bonus: The Good Life cottage is one of the closest to the beach when you want to slip away for your sunrise walks and sunset strolls.


Relax & Recharge

Unwind on the large covered porch surrounded by shady native sea oak trees and palmettos. Furnished like an outdoor room with a glider love seat, matching wicker chairs, and dining table, the porch is perfect for dining al fresco, sipping morning coffee, or playing games on a rainy afternoon - rain or shine. The new quiet and breezy ceiling fans will keep you comfortable on the hottest days.

Inside, enjoy the freshly renovated living space with plenty of windows and natural light (as well as blinds when you want privacy), hardwood floors, comfy seating, and a large smart TV for streaming.

The newly renovated kitchen is thoughtfully designed with modern natural wood cabinets, plenty of storage, and quartz countertops. Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plenty of dishware, glassware, and cookware, and everything from a crockpot to a waffle maker, so you’ll have everything you need for cooking for two to twelve people.

Each bedroom is designed for comfort with fresh linens, blackout curtains for a good night's sleep or afternoon nap, and TVs set up for streaming. For your peace of mind, we use a professional laundry service to ensure that linens are laundered according to professional-grade, CDC-approved standards. The bed linen program aims to provide guests with a consistently clean and sanitary bedding experience.

The three bedrooms and bathrooms are laid out as follows:

Bedroom with king bed and private full bath
Bedroom with queen bed + twin bed
Bedroom with two twin beds (that you can put together to convert to king)
Second full bath next to the queen and twin bedrooms

Thoughtful Touches

We’ve added details that make your vacation easier—ceiling fans and TVs in living room and all bedrooms, plenty of wall hooks and renovated closets with ample storage space for keeping everything organized and stress-free, hampers, full-size washer and dryer, puzzles, books, games, and even a private gas grill. Of course, free wireless is included.

Top-rated experience:

With an average of 10/10 ratings from over 85 happy guests, many of whom return year after year, you can book with confidence knowing you’ll be well cared for. As you'll see from the reviews, it's easy to get in touch with us if you have any questions or need anything - and guests appreciate that we respond quickly. Here are a few of our favorite reviews:

“The pressing order of each day was whether to go to the pool or beach before lunch. We tossed our laptops in the closet the moment we unpacked and never looked back! Much more fun to do puzzles and relax on the porch. We’ll definitely return and tell our friends.”

"This was the perfect location for our family! It was so easy to hop between the house, beach and pool. House had great beach toys, lots of books and puzzles. Would definitely recommend this spot to families with young children. Owner and property management company were super responsive and communicative."

"Perfect cottage. Our group of 7, including two seniors & three children, loved this cottage. It is a charming cottage with the perfect layout and had everything we needed. We loved the location - it is steps away from a very nice pool. We also loved sitting on the porch with coffee every morning and returning from the beach to the porch to hose off our things and unwind there. The kids loved the trees out back and watching squirrels and “exploring”. The walk to the beach was literally a few easy minutes walk, and we loved that we could easily bike or walk to Alys and Rosemary! Honestly, we can’t find a negative thing to say about our experience and we are so glad to have found this place for future trips."

Important Details

Although we personally enjoy pets, no pets are allowed at the cottage due to severe allergies of some of our family and guests.

At least one guest must be 25+ and stay at the cottage for the entire stay.

No smoking, RVs, boats, or jet skis (community rules)

Two private parking spaces conveniently located next to the cottage

Book with Confidence

With over 20 years of hosting experience, we pride ourselves on making vacations comfortable, relaxing, stress-free, and affordable. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or enjoying a romantic getaway, The Good Life Cottage is ready to welcome you and help you make memories that will last a lifetime.

Available year-round. Cozy enough for couples, spacious enough for families, and always close to the best of 30A.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have 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
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please bag trash and put lids on trash cans because it deters animals from digging in the trash :-) Pick up early morning on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Please park in the 2 parking spaces next to cottage. Be sure your vehicle does not stick out into the road. No cars can be parked on road or pinestraw
Please take all beach items to beach with you; do not leave any beach items on the beach access path. Please bring all trash, items back to cottage.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes to the airport?

This cottage is 23.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes to the beach?

This cottage is a short 8-minute walk from Alys Beach and 11-minute walk from Seacrest Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes to downtown Panama City Beach?

This cottage is 16.1 mi away from Panama City Beach.

The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at your beach house. It was lovely and had everything we needed. It was conveniently placed for things we wanted to do. Thanks for the recommendation of Goatfeathers. It was awesome. We walked, road the bikes, and enjoyed the beach. This beach house has everything you need! Owner is easy to contact and responds quickly. Will return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Great location and cottage!

Enjoyed the close access of the beach and the layout was perfect for our family of 6.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penni P.

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

Great vacation

Nice rental for families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MRS. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay and get away! We needed some R & R and that's what we got! Loved the pool and we were close enough to the beach. Everything was comfy & cozy and just perfect! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. We loved every minute of our vaca! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Great location

The cottage is adorable and in a great location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Paula was great to work with regarding rental of this property

Location and pool were great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

All around great visit

Clean, great location, everything you need hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

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

Perfect family spot

This was the perfect location for our family! It was so easy to hop between the house, beach and pool. House had great beach toys, lots of books and puzzles. Would definitely recommend this spot to families with young children. Owner and property management company were super responsive and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carmen m.

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

Excellent cottage

Very clean, great location, helpful communication from owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

Very hospitable host

We had an amazing stay at The Good Life! A short walk to the beach. Right down the street from Alys and Rosemary. The weather was perfect! We would highly recommend this spot to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

The Good life

Awesome property. Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Convenient

Great place to sat on 30A. Convenient to the beach. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. Clean and updated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

Perfect location along 30A

Excellent rental; owner and rental company were top notch; very well kept, clean cottage; safe community. Our family loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Y.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zelda D.

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

Cottage Way

Great cottage. Owner was very informative and great to communicate with. Wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark V.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Wonderful!

Absolutely loved our stay. Quiet and yet easily accessible to everywhere we wanted to go. Pool was amazing, met wonderful neighbors. House was clean and everything worked just as it should.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey C.

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

Great Vacation Spot with Family!

Great Property and very helpful owners! Loved the location. Easy walk to the beach just be sure to bring your beach wagon. We loved having the pool so close too after a hot beach day. True to pictures. Would definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reas M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at this clean and well stocked cabin. The walk down to the beach (with 3 kids) was very doable. The beach was lovely and the surrounding area had lots of great restaurants and fun family-friendly activities. We were first timers to the area and Paula (the home owner) was especially helpful in giving us helpful tips and great recommendations on restaurants. We loved our time and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019