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

Lakefront cottage with a water park and a hot tub

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Imagine settling into Good Life Cottage, a 3-bedroom haven with a large covered porch, nestled in the sand and lush native dune environment of Cottages at Camp Creek. A short stroll from an uncrowded Blue Wave certified beach and steps from a pristine pool, this spacious cottage is perfect for families or couples seeking relaxation.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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 The Good Life Cottage in Seacrest Beach!

We’re thrilled to share that Travel + Leisure Magazine recently announced that VRBO named scenic 30A where the cottage is located the “Best U.S. Beach Town” for 2025, thanks to its turquoise waters, sugar-white sand, and charming coastal communities. Your beach getaway starts here!

Why Guests Love The Good Life Cottage

Location, Location, Location! The Good Life is tucked away in The Cottages at Camp Creek, a charming coastal community filled with classic tin roofs, wide front porches, and shady sand oaks and palmettos. Step outside and you’ll find the Timpoochee Trail—a 17-mile paved path perfect for biking, walking, or jogging—just across the street. And when it’s time for dining, shopping, or family fun, you’ll love the convenience of having so many great options, many within a mile of the cottage.

Steps to fun: Less than a 1-minute walk to the big (7500 square feet) community pool and just 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. No need to worry about waiting for shuttles or looking for parking spaces when you're heading to the beach.

Family-friendly comfort: Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level freshly renovated cottage with old Florida charm and modern conveniences 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. A lovely 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 and furnished front porch, perfect for dining al fresco, sipping morning coffee, or playing games on a rainy afternoon. Inside, enjoy the freshly renovated living space with hardwood floors, comfy seating, and a large smart TV for streaming.

The modern kitchen is fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plenty of dishware, glassware, and cookware, and everything from a crockpot to a waffle maker—so whether you’re cooking for two or twelve, you’ll have what you need.

Each bedroom is designed for comfort with fresh quilts, blackout curtains for a good night's sleep (or afternoon nap), and streaming TVs. 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—plenty of wall hooks and renovated closets with ample storage space for keeping everything organized, hampers in every bedroom, full-size washer and dryer, puzzles, books, games, beach chairs, beach toys, 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. Our goal is to help families and friends relax and make memories to last a lifetime. 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, and stress-free. 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.

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
  • 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
  • Water park
  • 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

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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

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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number L16000022202

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Seacrest, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Seacrest Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carillon Beach - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 14 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Local Smoke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amavida - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Good Life - 85+ Top Ratings, Big Pool, Porch, 5 Min Walk to Beach, 4 Bikes?

Limited spots are available.

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.

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

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

Located in Seacrest, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Deer Lake State Park and Camp Creek Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

The perfect 30a getaway!

We had such a great experience at this property! The house was clean and had everything we could think of needing for our trip. The back porch was a dreamy spot to relax, especially on rainy days. The pool was within steps of our back porch, but still felt secluded. Plenty of beach toys, beach chairs, kids activities, and books. A short 5 minute walk to the beach put the icing on the cake. Private beach was beautiful and there was plenty of room for everyone. If we come back to the area, this will definitely be a repeat stay for my family. Thanks for caring about all of the details and making our stay a memorable one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M., Christiana, PA

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Zelda D., Tupelo, MS

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

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

Abby T.

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

Great family cottage

We had a great stay - Paula was warm and communicative, and answered all my questions immediately. The cottage was exactly what I was looking for - well-stocked, ideally located, super short walk to the beach. I love the shady walkway and porch where we read and ate breakfast outside. The pool was perfect for the afternoons, and the community is quiet and feels private. Great place - we'll come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Perfect beach cottage for families

We had a great week staying in The Good Life cottage. The cottage was very clean and had a great layout for our family. We were able to cook any meal we’d like with the stocked kitchen. We spent a lot of time on the covered porch and at the pool, which was never crowded. The walk to the beach was easy with our kids in tow. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Peaceful and beautiful!!

We loved staying at the cottage! It was beautiful, clean, and it had everything we needed! We really loved spending time on the back porch when we had down time and when it was raining. I enjoyed my morning coffee out there too! Loved how close it was to the pool! We would love to come back again and hope to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

sheri l.

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

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

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