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Poolside Paradise | 3BR Retreat Steps to Rosemary & Alys

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Poolside Paradise | 3BR Retreat Steps to Rosemary & Alys

Whale’s Tale | Poolside 3BR Condo in the Heart of Seacrest Beach

Welcome to Whale’s Tale—your ideal 30A escape located in the Villas at Seacrest Beach, directly overlooking the community’s iconic 12,000-square-foot lagoon pool. Perfectly positioned between Rosemary and Alys Beach, this beautifully styled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo offers family-friendly amenities, thoughtful touches, and a walkable location in the heart of it all.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Front-Row Pool Views – Sip coffee or cocktails on your private balcony overlooking the show-stopping lagoon pool.
• Unbeatable 30A Location – Stay just a short stroll from the beach, shops, dining, and entertainment in Rosemary and Alys Beach.
• Easy Beach Access – Walk or hop on the complimentary seasonal tram to reach the Gulf’s sugar-white sands in minutes.
• Family-Friendly Perks – Pack ‘n Play and booster seat provided so you can travel lighter.
• Beach Day Ready – Beach chairs, towels, and 2 adult cruiser bikes are included—no rental hassle required.
• Room to Recharge – Three spacious bedrooms plus a sleeper sofa make it ideal for families or small groups.

Designed for Comfort

• Bright & Open Living Area – Relax after a day in the sun with cozy seating, a Smart TV, and pool views.
• Fully Equipped Kitchen – Features stainless steel appliances, a Keurig, blender, and plenty of prep space.
• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms – Includes a king suite with ensuite bath, queen bedroom, and bunk bedroom.
• In-Unit Laundry – Full-size washer and dryer for added convenience.
• Beach Gear & Bikes Included – Two adult bikes, beach chairs, and beach towels provided for your use.

Community Amenities

• 12,000 Sq Ft Lagoon Pool – The largest pool on 30A, just steps from your balcony.
• Deeded Beach Access – Reach the sand easily via a short walk or the seasonal tram.
• Walkable to Everything – Steps to shops, restaurants, coffee, and live music in Seacrest, Rosemary, and Alys.
• Bike-Friendly Community – Cruise the scenic 30A bike trail from your front door.



Whale’s Tale at a Glance

• 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8
• Lagoon Pool View Balcony
• 2 Adult Bikes Included
• Beach Chairs & Towels Provided
• Pack ‘n Play + Booster Seat
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Smart TVs & Free WiFi
• In-Unit Washer & Dryer
• Complimentary Seasonal Tram to Beach
• Walk to Rosemary & Alys Beach



Distance to Airports:
• Panama City (ECP): 21 mi | 30 min
• Destin-Ft. Walton (VPS): 49 mi | 1 hr 20 min
• Pensacola (PNS): 110 mi | 2 hr



About Us:
30A Sea Story is a locally owned and operated boutique management company dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized customer service. Whether you’re seeking insider tips from locals or prefer a more hands-off hosting experience, we let you take the lead while remaining readily available to enhance your stay.

Book Whale’s Tale now and experience poolside luxury, walkable beach days, and all the thoughtful extras that make vacation easy!
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT RENT TO STUDENT GROUPS, AGE OF PRIMARY RENTER MUST BE 25 OR OLDER AND RESIDING IN PROPERTY DURING STAY.
1. Smoking is NOT allowed. Evidence of smoking in the unit after guest departure will be subject to an additional cleaning fee charged to the guest who the reservation is under.
2. People other than those noted in the booking may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
3. All our properties are privately owned; property management and the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. Property management and the homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and recreational gear provided with the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order.
5. Only use appliances for their intended uses.
6. Bed linens and bath towels are included in the home. Please do not use rental houses linens at the beach or pool. Beach towels are not provided in the home.
7. This IS NOT a pet friendly property. Evidence of pets in the unit after guest departure will be subject to a $300 fee charged to the guest who the reservation is under.

Property manager

Sandra, Derek or Chantal at 30A Sea Story

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,876 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Carillon Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shades - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Amavida - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing 3-Bedroom Condo with the Pool Right Outside Your Door! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relaxing 3-Bedroom Condo with the Pool Right Outside Your Door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing 3-Bedroom Condo with the Pool Right Outside Your Door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing 3-Bedroom Condo with the Pool Right Outside Your Door!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing 3-Bedroom Condo with the Pool Right Outside Your Door! located?

Located in Rosemary Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Poolside Paradise | 3BR Retreat Steps to Rosemary & Alys Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location for beach, restaurants, pool, Rosemary and Alys. Was great for our family of 5! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved our visit. The access to the beach and pool were perfect. Walking distance to everything. The condo was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Pool proximity along with the beach tram make it an easy pool/beach vacation for families with young kids. Condo was clean and exactly as described. Felt a little bigger than the pictures let on, look forward to staying again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This condo was very clean and was a fantastic location. It’s close to all the shops and restaurants plus you walk right out to the beautiful pool. The condo was well stocked with everything we needed. It’s one of the best rentals I have stayed at in the complex.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great property, well maintained and ideal location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Property was just as depicted. The location, check-in, everything was superb! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Place was excellent! Thanks for the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We have stayed in the Seacrest area for 11 years and this condo was by far the best place we have ever stayed. Big, spacious, clean and walking right out to the resort pool was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The condo was very spacious, super clean, and all communication with property mgmt was quick and friendly! You open the back door and are right at the pool, open the front door and are a two minute walk to the beach! Highly recommend staying here! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Family friendly environment, quick access to shopping and eating. Beds are not very comfortable, could use new type of mattress, not foam.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place to get away! The condo is spacious and well appointed - and right in front of the enormous pool. And the tram service to the beach is a great feature. Would definitely recommend!.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10

Lovely property, close to pool and beach. A perfect vacation spot for our family of 4. Only suggestion that we would have is different mattresses in the bedrooms. The beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I rarely post reviews and I am very hard to please. This place exceeded my expectations for everything but particularly cleanliness. I love visiting somewhere where I don’t have to worry about anything and this was the place for sure. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This was our family’s second time to stay in this condo. Our family loves the closeness to the pool and the beach. The location is perfect and the condo is very clean. We will be back summer after summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We had a fantastic stay at the Villas of Seacrest! The condo was on first floor, steps away from the lagoon pool. There were beach chairs, umbrella and beach toys there in unit for our use. The kitchen had all the supplies needed. The condo, pool and grounds were exceptionally clean and well maintained. We love the Seacrest/ Rosemary areas. Very relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This was are 4th year in a row staying here at Seacrest Beach! Second time in this unit! We love everything about the pool, the beach, the condo, the tram, and the overall experience for our family. We have 5 young kids (9,7,5,4,1) and they always seem to enjoy it here. We will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had two babies with us this week, the pool was awesome for them, while at the beach they didn’t like sand on there teething rings! Lol
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

The property was perfect for our family. We have a 2 year old and 4 year old and the proximity to the pool was unmatched. We had plenty of space and it was a great location to everything (quick walk down to Starbs). This was the week of the hurricane and the communication leading up to our stay was phenomenal. Really appreciate the responsiveness and communication! Totally recommend this spot!! We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful week at this first-time property. It was exactly what we were looking for! Our young kids loved the pool and our patio was literally steps away from it. We also enjoyed the short walk to the Pavilion and the close proximity to the beach. The beach is a bit crowded (the umbrella rental company puts up way too may umbrella's and chairs than they have a need for so it takes up a ton of real estate). My advice, get to the beach early and claim your spot! But, we enjoyed our time on the beach too. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

All the reviews are accurate. Perfect condo, perfect location, perfect communication from host. But in thinking about trying to say something that is helpful … Seacrest is really crowded and a vacation destination for families with small children. The private beach is small so I recommend you rent the chairs. Take advantage of the public park and the public beach which the host will tell you about in their very helpful instructions. I highly recommend the condo. Could not have made a better choice in accommodations but our visit had lots of rainy weather and riptides all week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10

We love Seacrest Beach! Third year in a row coming here. It never disappoints! Great place. We will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10

Beautiful property in a great location! Had a great trip and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

Nice place. Close to tram stop. Pool area was nice just don’t bring anything to play with in the pool. My boys had a little ball that was squishy to throw back and forth and that wasn’t allowed. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Excellent property with plenty of space and in the perfect location. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

This was our first trip to 30A and it was amazing. The proximity of the beach communities made getting around really easy (10 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride to Alys and Rosemary Beaches)Having the two bikes included in our stay was a great perk and the location of the condo was perfect, less than a five minute walk to the beach. We stayed for five days and had enough paper towels, toiletries, and bath towels, but anything longer and we would have needed to pick up more supplies. For those traveling in cooler months, March included, it was 70 degrees outside but the pool was pretty chilly. Our kids did not attempt to swim and there weren’t many others either. Also, be sure to make reservations at local restaurants or arrive early! During Spring Break, it was hard to find a table. Overall, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022