You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access!
Public beach access within a short walking distance!!The Winking Turtle is a beach home that is all about location, location, location~ Proximity to Rosemary Beach's restaurants, Seacrest shops and the beauty of Alys Beach with reasonable rental rates. Located at Inlet Beach affords an easy walk to 30Avenue for your Donut Hole breakfast Amigo's for lunch and Amici's for your incredible dinner. Live music on the open lawn, a perfect way to end your evening.
Winking Turtle is decorated with a casual, kick off your shoes feel. Bedrooms are located upstairs, ideal for both early risers that want to head downstairs to get going and start the day without bothering those that want to sleep in on vacation.
The kitchen and dining area are full sized and completely stocked for those days you want to buy your fresh seafood and throw it on the grill which located on the back deck.
Living area is open to the kitchen and has plenty of seating to relax and rest after a full day of sun and fun. Large flatscreen TV with Blue Ray DVD and comfortable seating lend to kicking back for family night.
Public beach access is super convenient and has plenty of parking, restrooms and showers. Wagon is provided to help transport chairs, umbrella and towels etc. should you choose to walk to the beach. Beach is not crowded like many of the more populated areas such as Seacrest Inn area or Seaside. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sugar white sand beaches that make 30A the perfect vacation spot.
Property manager
Diane and Kevin Dupont
Languages
English
Add dates for prices
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Evidence of smoking on premise will result in fine
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the sea
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: must be preapproved w/non-refundable pet fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: children allowed, property is NOT child proof
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
Note from host: not w/o preapproval-eviction for non-compliance
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
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About the neighborhood
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Rosemary Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Camp Helen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Alys Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Carillon Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Seacrest Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Donut Hole - 8 min walk
Shades - 9 min walk
George's at Alys Beach - 4 min drive
Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - 11 min walk
Amavida - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access! located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rosemary Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Alys Beach. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Great rates, pet friendly with Public beach access! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The property was in a great location for beach access and restaurants without having to drive to either. The house was very clean and the communication with the property manager was professional and timely.
We visited to celebrate my wife and I 20th anniversary as well as our oldest daughter graduating high school. This was the perfect setup to accomplish both. Diane was super responsive and easy to work with. We would absolutely stay here again.
We especially enjoyed this location during a very busy spring break week as it was close to all of the action but removed and less hectic at the same time. Inlet beach itself is a wonderful family beach and provided relief from some of the spring breakers. The home was very clean and the rental process was easy and efficient. We wouldn’t hesitate to be repeat renters.
Winking Turtle is in close proximity to public beach access.
The beds were extremely comfortable. The property was accommodating for our family. The master bedroom does face HWY 98, road noise was somewhat bothersome, used loud sound machine to drown out noise. Diane was extremely prompt in her response and helpful. The beach was beautiful and clean!
Great home for my family. Roomy and clean.
My teens loved riding their bikes up and down 30A, but it was a little nerve wracking for me as a Mom with the kids crossing 98 to get to 30A. That was the only negative to the location. BUT once the underground tunnel is built it should solve this problem.
Also, road noise from the master bedroom was certainly noticeable. I slept with the bathroom fan on and it was no problem for me.
Otherwise, all good.
We really enjoyed staying at this property. Check in was very easy and even with some issues we had(no fault of the property or owners, weather related) everything was solved quickly which we appreciated! Parking is pretty tight so I’d suggest not trying to park more than 2 mid size cars. We had a mid sized SUV and a car and it fit.
As for the neighbor, and this was made clear by the property manager and the reviews, they really take things to the extreme with the dog whistle alarm we could hear while not even stepping on their property?? It was honestly ridiculous, but we abided by the advice we received and did not even try to walk the dogs anywhere near his house.
Overall the property was great and was in a good location for what we needed. Beach access is right across the street which is super convenient, and Rosemary beach is only about a .9 mile walk.
Thanks again for having us!
Lauren B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
Kevin V.
28 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not ideal.
This was not what we had in mind when we booked. The location was way outside of the Seacrest area. You have to cross a four lane major road with no light or cross walk to get to the beach access road. Or you can walk 1/2 mile to the next red light and then back 1/2 mile to get to the beach access road. If you have a family this is far from ideal. There is no beach access to seacrest. There is no community pool, No amenities. No beach towels. There is no backyard or anyplace to go outside the house. The back porch is an old wooden deck that is filthy and backs up to the main road with all the cars flying by. The road was very very busy. Lots of motorcycles, trucks, loud mufflers all the time. The neighbors had an alarm on their property line and if you get within 10’ it sets off a high pitch noise. The outside of the house is dark and feels unsafe. There are zero lights outside on the house and there are no street lights.
Owner was responsive and offered $50 back because we had sand in one of the bunk beds. Nice people but would never stay here again.
The property was clean and comfortable. Check in was easy and everything was as pictured. The location was perfect—a six to seven minute walk to the beach. We were worried about crossing the busy highway, but it’s divided and has clearly marked sidewalks which made it easy. Walking distance to restaurants and shops as well. Highly recommend it!
The house is very clean and was just as described. The noise from 98 really bothered me- but I’m a light sleeper. No one else in my family heard it. The neighborhood was nice. It was a great house for a quick visit to 30A.
Such a perfect spot to get to anything and everything for the beautiful beach! Close to good restaurants, shopping and walking distance to our favorite breakfast place The Donut Hole!
The house is very nice and laid-out well.
Even though it is near Hwy 98 (bringing this up bc it was mentionedin some reviews), there is a pedestrian crosswalk to the beach and the noise is minimal and was white noise to me. The owners were quick to respond when we had a question. We had a nice experience and would come back.
The house served us well. Super clean, excellent beds, good location (as long as you don't want to be outside at the house itself). The owners were helpfully communicative so that we were glad to rent from them. I'd like to re-arrange the living room so that the TV is easier for all to watch (the Olympics were on). The rental was comfortable, easy, & relaxing.
The rental house was great. Diane made the whole process easy! With several light sleepers, the road noise hindered our sleep, even with the provided sound machines. The location was easy to get to the beach access!