Reviews for Private Homes Vacation Rental - VRBO 117073 - 1 BR Laguna Beach Cottage in FL, Adorable 'Think Pink' Cottages in Laguna Beach (West End)

Fantastic for chillaxing!!!

Guest SnL
Date of stay 04/28/13
Review Submitted 05/05/13

My party arrived and we were greeted by the caretaker and welcomed with a bowl of fresh fruit. The cottages are so comfortable and everything has been thought of before you get there. We had the pleasure of meeting Glenda and she gave us a great tip about getting some shrimp at the Winn Dixie-it just started us out right! We appreciate the opportunity to bring our fur babies with us and the comfort and cleanliness of the cottage was perfect-we hope to come back SOON!!! Thank you, Glenda!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Worth going back!!!

Guest Vicki
Date of stay 07/14/12
Review Submitted 07/25/12

We had the most wonderful time!!! Thank you Glenda for having such a cute and nice place. The pictures don't do it justice... it's just perfect! And we will be back!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Amazing!

Guest Oscar
Date of stay 07/14/12
Review Submitted 07/22/12

Just got back from a week in cottage 3, and it was amazing. We could not have picked a better place - the cottage was extremely clean, the bed was very comfortable, plenty of appliances should you need them, and best of all: a short 200-foot walk to a clean, uncrowded beach. Glenda is the best! We are already making plans to come back next year, and we will stay here again!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Perfect!

Guest Melly
Date of stay 06/30/12
Review Submitted 07/09/12

The cottage was so clean and everything was perfect when we arrived. In addition, the yard is beautiful and we love sitting outside after a day at the beach. The house was just perfect for my daughter and I and we enjoyed our stay tremendously!

Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Hi Abby, Your BIG check is in the mail and on its way for this wonderful review.. he he he.......... Seriously, I thank you so very much for your kind words! We do try hard to have a nice retreat for our guests to enjoy and I appreciate your noticing all the efforts given! You are too kind and we do appreciate it. We're keeping a light on for you!! Come back REALLY soon!! Hugs, Glenda

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We Loved It!

Guest Lori and Vivi
Date of stay 06/03/12
Review Submitted 06/12/12

My daughter and I felt at home the minute we walked into Cottage #1. It had everything we needed! We loved being just a short walk to the beach, and I really enjoyed having my morning coffee outside while looking at the ocean! We flew in and didn't rent a car, but it was easy to get taxis where we needed to go, which weren't many places because we are such homebodies! Having the donut shop (yum!) and the grocery store within walking distance was so handy! The owner, Glenda, is really nice and easy to work with. We're glad we decided to "Think Pink!"

Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Owner response: I'm so glad you decided to "Think Pink" too!!! Come back to see us soon! YOU were a pleasure to have!! Glenda

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Relaxing stay

Guest Allison
Date of stay 05/20/12
Review Submitted 12/10/12

My husband and I went to stay before his deployment and were able to completely relax and enjoy our time together! A nice clean cottage where our dog was able to stay with us and enjoy the nice relaxing beach himself! All renters were kind and welcoming during our stay. We will definitely return when my husband returns from his deployment! :)

Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Wonderful once again!!

Guest Natalie
Date of stay 05/19/12
Review Submitted 06/01/12

My husband and our 3 dogs stayed for a week in May. This was our second time staying at "Think Pink" and it definitely will not be the last! Perfect quiet location, comfortable homey atmosphere, and great neighbors. Ms. Glenda is so friendly and I am glad we finally got to meet her in person. They have made several updates to the cottages since last year such as flat screen tv's, and beautiful landscaping. This will definitely be our place to stay in PCB! I am hoping to visit again in September or October :) Think Pink is dog friendly and just about everyone we have met in the other cottages has dogs.It's so nice to have some place dogs are welcome and all of my fur babies felt right at home. However, the property and cottages are so clean! I highly recommend "Think Pink". However I don't want it to get too popular because I don't want it to be booked where I can't stay! ;)

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words! You are just the sweetest to say such nice things and I appreciate it so much! We do try hard to keep the places up and it is so nice to be appreciated!! SHHHhhhhh, we'll just keep "Think Pink" cottage OUR little secret!! :-) I'll be expecting to see you again in the fall!! Hugs, Glenda

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Quite simply , it's the best vacation since childhood!!PERFECT COTTAGE!

Guest Alison
Date of stay 05/15/12
Review Submitted 05/17/12

If you are looking for a very, very authentic Florida cottage, this is it! I stayed in the cottage " courts" of the early ' 60's ( built I'm assuming in the 40's or 50's ) and they were just like this one ( except of couse Glenda has made in more comfortable!) The kitchen is better stocked for cooking than my home! It even has spices, insipiring cookbooks, grill tools and the charming backyard ( fenced in for the dogs- very convenient!) has a grill! What I love most is that it isn't " overdone" and that was refreshing! It was the best vacation of my life because I finally got that same " home feel" Id had as a child coming with my family and I'll never stay elsewhere. If you long for the " Carousel" and recall those deserted Laguna beaches they're still here! The cottage is in view of the beach and both the neighbors and area are safe and friendly. My dogs and high would give it a 10 on a 5 star scale!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you so much Alison! It was a pleasure providing the cottage to you for your vacation!! I'll expect MANY return visits from you and the "kids" (your dogs). Glenda

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Loved it!

Guest Regina S.
Date of stay 05/05/12
Review Submitted 05/08/12

Glenda is one of the nicest people that I have talked to. And I loved the cottage #1 that we stayed in. It was very clean. Because of work we could only stay for a few days. My husband and I were talking and hopefully we can go back for a whole week next May. It was very nice. Thanks Regina

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wow!

Guest Dan M.
Date of stay 07/02/11
Review Submitted 07/22/11

My wife and I just returned from our most recent stay at a "Think Pink" cottage. Is every day of every trip more relaxing and pleasurable than the one before it? It is if you stay here. So clean and comfortable and unpretentious. If you're like us and need a vacation to "get away," you cannot do better. You're a very short walk from the gulf in a quiet area of Laguna Beach, the best stretch on Front Beach Road. When you take a break from the beach, the cottage is a welcoming retreat. And at night you can sit out front and listen to the surf and watch the moon. Even at the height of the season there was almost no traffic to disturb the peaceful state of mind you cannot avoid. I could probably go on and on. But you're just going to have to experience this yourself. Don't miss it.

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Totally Enjoyable!!! June, 2011

Guest Galen & Terri
Date of stay 06/04/11
Review Submitted 07/05/11

We have taken several vacations to this area of Florida and this one was the best! We enjoyed the simplicity and comfortability of this cottage. This cottage has everything you need, including an ice maker! Our dogs loved it. They seemed to think this was there new house. Nice back yard for the dogs and grilling. We have already planned to return in November and next summer too. Glenda is wonderful and makes you feel like one of her kids. The beach is awesome and not crowded at all. You are only about 15 minutes from Pier Park in Panama City with lots of shopping and great eats! Glenda thank you for being a wonderful person and sharing your piece of the pie with us! Keep up the great work!

Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Just what we were looking for!

Guest Natalie
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 05/22/11

We stayed at "Think Pink" cottages for the first time this May. The cottage is adorable and the location is perfect. It is in a very quiet neighborhood and only 200 ft from the beach. The beach was quiet and uncrowded during our stay. The cottage was extremely clean and neat! Ms. Glenda is so friendly and helpful. All of our neighbors were very friendly as well. The cottage is dog friendly and we took our dogs. But you would never know any pets had been in the cottage because it was so clean! I can't wait to stay there again if we return to Panama City Beach. Also, just a short walk to Thomas Donuts which is great and The Carousel Market which is a grocery and wine and spirits store. Perfect Location and perfect cottage for my hubby, my dogs and myself! I highly recommend Think Pink if you want a quiet location away from all the crowds but still close enough to the restaurants and shopping.

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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This Was Like Real Beach Living

Guest Bob
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 05/22/11

Having lived in Panama City Beach before, I knew that I wanted to stay away from the traffic and commotion surrounding big condo complexes and attractions. I pulled in after a 12 hour drive, carried my bags 10 feet to my unit and sat down instead of crossing a parking lot, checking in at the front desk, and waiting for an elevator. The owner is very personable, friendly and responsive to emails. I came down with my dog and new camera and had a great relaxing vacation. It's just a short walk to a quiet residential beach with white sand, emerald water and no plastic cups and beer bottles laying in the sand. The neighborhood is quiet with friendly neighbors. I would walk to Thomas Donut shop each morning to pick up a breakfast sandwich and donut, and have my morning coffee in the back yard with my laptop, and the WIFI network worked perfectly. All large and small kitchen appliances that I needed were there, and I grilled a delicious steak on the BBQ pit. I think that T-Bone was about $8.00 instead of $25.00. Everything inside was clean and everything outside was well kept up. There is shopping and attractions 5 minutes to the east. There are two beautiful state parks nearby that I highly recommend. St. Andrews on the east end of the beach is every bit worth the $8/car fee. Camp Helen just across the bridge on the west end has a $4/car honor system box. Both are great for scenic photography. My stay couldn't have been better. I will definitely be coming back to these cottages!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you so much for your kind words, Bob! We will definitely be looking for another visit from you in the very near future!! Sincerely, Glenda

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Time Stands Still

Guest Kat
Date of stay 04/25/11
Review Submitted 05/25/11

Think Pink Cottages have become my family's yearly "home away from home". We were so blessed to have found Glenda! She makes you feel like family over the phone! Her cottages are designed to make you feel comfortable and you don't have to stray far from them to have the best FL beach vacation! We walk to the beautiful, clean, beach toting umbrellas and chairs. We eat donuts each morning from the shop around the corner and cook and grill all week with food purchased at the grocery store 3 blocks away. Each cottage is cutely decorated and well-maintained! Having a laundry room on site is very convenient! There's fun for all! The Pier Park shopping and restaurant area is a "must see" right down the road! Don't miss Gulf World too! Each day is long and relaxing and you feel like time really does stand still! Family area...no large crowds...just what we need! Thanks Glenda!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: You are SO precious! I do so love my Horridge family!!! Thank you so much for your kind words! I look forward to your calls and visits each year! Keep them coming! I'm keeping the light on for you! MUCH LOVE, Glenda

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Great weekend get away

Guest Kiddo
Date of stay 04/07/11
Review Submitted 04/09/11

We were down to PCB for my son to play in a baseball tournament. We rented the small 1 bedroom. Even though it was the smaller one it wasn't too bad. VERY VERY clean. Air worked GREAT! Can't wait to come back in June/July and rent the 2 bedroom! THANKS Glenda for EVERYTHING!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Great weekend get away

Guest Kiddo
Date of stay 04/07/11
Review Submitted 04/09/11

We were down to PCB for my son to play in a baseball tournament. We rented the small 1 bedroom. Even though it was the smaller one it wasn't too bad. VERY VERY clean. Air worked GREAT! Can't wait to come back in June/July and rent the 2 bedroom! THANKS Glenda for EVERYTHING!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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1st time as a snowbird.

Guest Mark
Date of stay 01/02/11
Review Submitted 05/12/11

But I would recommend to stay here anytime. I stayed during January 2011 and was sorry i hadn't rented for more as Indiana was not cooperating. I was looking for something a bit unique. I liked the idea of old Florida style, ground floor...no stairs, no elevator and no tiny balconies to hang off. My unit was clean, comfortable and very well decorated. I wanted for nothing. Local markets close by and very cost competetive. Plenty of eateries and all oh so good. yeah check out those donuts!! A large pet friendly park within minutes driving time. Pier Park outside mall a great place to shop and browse also just minutes away. And like the ad says just feet away from the sand. I walked the beach daily and loved it. probably one the most wonderful things about Think Pink is the people. Starting with Glenda everyone was great. All the tenants we great to talk with and the whole neighborhood was friendly and welcoming. I actually have stayed in contact with some folks I met there. Sad when I left but once home couldn't wait to tell my friends of my stay and have recommended to some looking for a new adventure. It's for sure I'll be going back and not soon enough

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest merry wayne
Date of stay 05/10/09
Review Submitted 05/10/09

Think Pink Cottages are a fabulous retreat from the beach scene--perfect for those who travel with dogs. My cottage was clean, cute and well furnished for my 2 week stay. Outside shower and hoses for cleaning up after the beach. Close to everything you need, but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful.

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Guest Donald & Kimberly Lewis
Date of stay 08/08/08
Review Submitted 08/08/08

We recently stayed at the Think Pink Cottages for the first time and are absolutely in love with them. They are so cute and the layout is perfect for us. We love the area and the fact we can take our dogs with us. It is so close to the beach and to Thomas Donuts (you have to try it). The owner is so friendly and is very accomodating. We will defintely become frequent guests (we are actually coming back next week).

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Guest Dorothy Nienhaus
Date of stay 08/05/08
Review Submitted 08/05/08

The first three year we came to Florida we stayed at the "Think Pink Campus" as we lovingly call it. It was a fabulous place for us as we had a "four legged fur baby" who wanted to come to Florida too and Think Pink was ideal for us. It was so convenient to the beach. What we liked about it was that it was clean, it was quiet and we loved every single one of the other couples who stayed there - many of whom are still friends. Had we not decided to become full time residents of the area, we would probably still be there. Best landlords we ever had.

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Guest Sandy Thompson
Date of stay 08/05/08
Review Submitted 08/05/08

We have been staying at Think Pink for 4 years now. We found the cottages clean and inviting. The owner is very friendly and approachable. She selects her clientele carefully so we have met many new friends there that have come back to visit. Golfing is great so is the weather. We are going back this year. Please call if you want...Sandy and Tom

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Guest The Noren's
Date of stay 08/05/08
Review Submitted 08/05/08

We have stayed at these cottages for 3 years. Quaint 50's style cottages with all the modern convience. Beach is l block for the site. Great shopping, resturants, golf, etc. Owner, is great to work with. We think anyone would enjoy their time at this location.

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Traveler Reviews (22)

Fantastic for chillaxing!!!

Fantastic for chillaxing!!!

Worth going back!!!

Worth going back!!!

Amazing!

Amazing!

Perfect!

Perfect!

We Loved It!

We Loved It!

Relaxing stay

Relaxing stay

Wonderful once again!!

Wonderful once again!!

Quite simply , it's the best vacation since childhood!!PERFECT COTTAGE!

Quite simply , it's the best vacation since childhood!!PERFECT COTTAGE!

Loved it!

Loved it!

Wow!

Wow!

Totally Enjoyable!!! June, 2011

Totally Enjoyable!!! June, 2011

Just what we were looking for!

Just what we were looking for!

This Was Like Real Beach Living

This Was Like Real Beach Living

Time Stands Still

Time Stands Still

Great weekend get away

Great weekend get away

Great weekend get away

Great weekend get away

1st time as a snowbird.

1st time as a snowbird.