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Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath

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Sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Carillon Beach
    1 min walk
  • Powell Lake
    5 min walk
  • Panama City Beaches
    11 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this cottage in Panama City Beach, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and 7 minutes from Alys Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Pier Park and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Frank Brown Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Camp Helen State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Alys Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Pier Park - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amavida - ‬6 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.

Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath

A Ray of sunshine is located in the charming, gated community of Carillon Beach. Only minutes from 30A. After visiting Carillon Beach for over 7 years, we loved it so much, we purchased this home in March of 2018! Our house sits just steps from beach walkover 2.

There is about a mile stretch of white sugar sand and beautiful ocean. I find myself taking pictures every single trip. We have never gotten over what a beautiful place this is!

Our home has NO stairs. The front porch is welcoming and the favorite place to hang. The master opens to the back deck which overlooks our private pool. The pool can be heated in the cooler months. You'll see this home is ideal for families with kids, both young and older.

We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms have queen beds; 3rd has 2 sets of bunk beds with full mattresses on bottom bunks. Each bedroom has its own full bath room. Sleeps 8 to 10 people. The master bedroom has access to private outdoor shower with hot and cold running water, which is a great treat after a day at the beach.

Carillon is a quiet gated community with paved roads and sidewalks that create a safe place for children and families to ride bikes and walk to activities. There are 3 pools available for your use in the community; a lakeside pool, beachside and parkside pool. The Bellview Park has a playground , tennis courts, basketball court and an open grassy area.

Carillon has a cute, quaint town center. During the summer you can enjoy outdoor concerts on the green and various children's activities. There is also a chapel and a gift shop that rents bikes, paddle boards and kayaks in town center. There are 2 restaurants in this area.

Our home is also walking distance to Lake Powell, a brackish water lake, that you can do every water activity you can think of including jet skiing, and boating.

Our home comes with a beach chair service, which includes 2 chaise lounge chairs and a large beach umbrella. Beach chair service runs March 15 to October 15 of each year.

Carillon is located 5 minutes by car from the beginning of the famous stretch of highway, 30A

Conveniently located 1/4 mile from 2 grocery stores: Publix and Winn Dixie

Please Note: Home is SMOKE FREE and NO PETS ALLOWED. There is an age restriction and number of occupants restriction. Reservations not accepted for students or singles under age of 25.

Keywords: Single family beach home, Private pool, house, beach, vacation rental, one level , kid friendly, heated pool, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this cottage include barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steve Ray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Beach Cottage- Steps to beach, Private pool, one level 3bed 3bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another perfect beach trip!
This was our third stay at Ray of Sunshine! We love this house! A private pool and less than a block to the beach! We love this neighborhood! Think Rosemary Beach 20 years ago. Drive to Rosemary is only 5 minutes away so u can still go to your favorite restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at Ray of Sunshine
This was our second time there. The house is perfect for us - 4 adults, 2 small children. The pool is great to have for kids. Short walk down the block to the beach walkover. We really like this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C., Cary, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation in a Wonderful House
We had an amazing time in Carillon Beach and loved staying at this house! The neighborhood is absolutely perfect. It is quiet, safe, and beautiful! We were able to walk to the beach, 2 small restaurants, a coffee shop, a general store, and a playground. Having a pool at the house was so nice, as our three daughters always had something to do! The house is clean and had everything we needed. We are hoping to come back to visit soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
Couldn’t have asked for a better location. Loved having a pool and the host was very hospitable and on point with instructions. The only negative was the shower situation in the primary bath. We didn’t mind it being outside, as it was private, however with a bad knee, I was not able to climb over the tub. Fortunately, we were able to use the other bathroom. I would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our family enjoyed our stay at Ray of Sunshine! Clean, plenty of amenities, very short walk to the beach, and we loved having the pool in the backyard. Steve was easy to communicate with and prompt to respond with any questions we had. The Carillon Beach community has been a favorite vacation spot for our family. Quiet, beautiful, and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Grayslake, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable!
We love staying at a Ray of Sunshine! It fits our family of 5 perfectly and we hope to bring friends for the teens with us on our next visit. The location is ideal for beach access, and the pool is a perfect way to relax after a day at the beach. The community has the same feel as Rosemary Beach without all crowds! It’s quiet and clean and beautiful. The house has everything you need for a relaxing family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
I stayed here with my husband and two grown daughters. It was the perfect size for us. The beds and sheets were so comfortable. Even the towels were soft and new. There was an excessive heat warning all week so we spent every day in the pool. We loved having a pool at the house. There are chairs around the pool in the shade and a deck with chairs which made it nice. The backyard is private and quiet. We also loved the outdoor shower off the master bath. You could access it from the outside or through the master bath tub. It was one of our favorite parts of the house. There are two other showers if you don’t want to use the outdoor one. The house is only a few doors down from the beach so it’s a great location. This is our fourth time staying in Carillon and we love how it’s gated, quiet, safe and has beautiful homes. We rented a golf cart for the week from a business at Carillon and they delivered and picked it up. Very fun to have to drive around the neighborhood. The house is very clean. We had such a relaxing vacation. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Russell Family
Great week loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Distance to beach fantastic!
Great location and being a single level home was a deal breaker.. pool was an added plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad R., Southaven, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Week with family
Wonderful week with family at Ray of sunshine!! Very nice home, spotless, great condition and well stocked. First time in Sunnyside (have stayed along the coast many times) but LOVE the neighborhood. Quiet, friendly, quaint neighborhood feel like 30a used to be but easy access to anything needed just down the road. Shaded pool for a quick dip after the 1/2 block walk back from uncrowded beach. Quick communication with owner, highly recommend. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved A Ray of Sunshine
Great house, perfect for us (grandparents, parents, 1 toddler) with sweet private pool behind the house, a must to keep a toddler occupied. Very close to beach walkover. We would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Vacation
A Ray of Sunshine is a beautiful house inside and out. It is located in the private community of Carillon Beach which was quiet and had all sorts of wonderful amenities all within walking distance. Our three boys were in the pool everyday, so paying extra for having it heated was well worth it. We were also just a block away from the beach which was so convenient. The owners were great to work with and very communicative. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We enjoyed the house even with the chilly weather. Thankful for a heated pool. And the beach was a very short stroll. The house is perfect for a family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway.
We had a wonderful stay. Extremely clean, just a few yards to beach, quiet neighborhood. Heating the pool was an additional cost, but worth it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyllie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
The house is beautiful! It had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool, and we loved how close it was to the beach walkover!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and amazing
This was our first stay at Carillon Beach. The property is absolutely amazing - beautifully decorated, 20 feet from the beach walkover and one of the only properties that has a private pool. We were down there for tropical storm Fred and the owners checked in on us repeatedly to make sure we had all the essentials for a power outage. Even the neighbors were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
A Ray of Sunshine is a wonderful home at Carrillon Beach. Three bedrooms and three baths were perfect for our family. The master bath shower is outdoors which we found to be less steamy and very refreshing. The adults loved the backyard pool during our 1 year olds afternoon naps. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Great house with an amazing pool. Will definitely stay there again. Only unique/disappointing feature is that there is no true shower in the master BR. The walk-out to the outdoor shower is odd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice one story home and pool!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at A Ray of sunshine! Steve called to make sure we didn’t have any questions before our stay. House was very clean when we arrived at 3pm! Nice having everything on one floor and no steps to maneuver with little ones. The house held our 2 families (4 kids ages 3-9) very nicely. The pool was perfect to have right outside our back door especially on one of our double red flag days at the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ray of Sunshine
This beach house exceeded our expectations. The owner was very responsive to any questions, the house was very clean and also so close to the beach walkover. The private pool was relaxing and lit at night for evening swims. Couldn't ask for more. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and getting to know some neighbors too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and pool!
We loved our spring break week at this rental! The heated pool was a huge hit and the house was a great fit for our family of five. It would be very tight with more people and there is almost no closet/storage space (the closet in the bunk room is blocked by the beds). My kids used the top bunks for their clothes and it was no problem. It was a 1 minute walk to walkover 2 and so close to the parks and other Carillon amenities. It was definitely too cold to use the master bath outdoor only shower. We did not understand that this was the only shower in the master (there is a tub) but we were able to use our kids showers for the week. The living area is cozy and the house was very clean. If you’re looking for a private pool and super close access to the beach, this is the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family to stay over spring break!
Nice private pool, close to beach and other amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family stay at Carillon Beach
This wonderful cottage home was the shining star in a week filled with less than ideal Florida weather. Though we barely saw the sun or a warm, dry day, our kids will forever remember spending hours every day in the heated pool, riding bikes in the streets of the Carillon community, and the jacuzzi bath. This property was very nice and had all the amenities we needed as a family, especially while vacationing during a pandemic. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in Carillon Beach!
Great house in Carillon Beach. Love the neighborhood and the proximity to the beach, its very close and we actually enjoyed the short walk every day (its really just a few steps up the street). Great front porch for rocking in a chair or relaxing on the swing (even/or especially if it rains), and having your own pool to swim in after some time at the beach made every day extra fun for the kids. Also loved that the beach chairs are right there when you walk onto the beach. We enjoyed nice bike rides and walks through the beautiful neighborhood, and also loved the proximity to both the local restaurants, and everything on 30A, which is just a few minutes away by car. The owner Steve was great, very responsive and informative if you have any questions. I'd say more, but I kind of want to keep this hidden gem a secret!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020