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

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Make memories at the Good Life, nestled in native Panhandle oaks & palmettos.
Relax on the large covered porch looking over the native trees and palmettos.
The fully furnished porch will be a highlight of your stay, rain or shine.
Gather on the porch for a snack or meal (or use the table for puzzles/games).
Relax in the living area with cabinet full of games and puzzles for all ages.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Seacrest Beach, FL
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Welcome to your happy place - The Good Life Cottage in Seacrest Beach! Our goal is to help families and friends relax and make memories to last a lifetime - all at an affordable price.

Why Guests Love The Good Life Cottage

Location, Location, Location! The Good Life is located at The Cottages at Camp Creek, a charming and peaceful coastal community filled with classic metal roofs and wide front porches surrounded by shady sand oaks and palmetto along Scenic 30A, We're pleased that Travel + Leisure Magazine announced that VRBO named scenic 30A the “Best U.S. Beach Town” for 2025, "thanks to its turquoise waters, sugar-white sand, and charming coastal communities." Just cross the street from the community, you’ll find the Timpoochee Trail—a 17-mile paved path perfect for biking, walking, or jogging. You'll find plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and the iconic communities of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach (both have play yards) conveniently located within walking distance. To help you explore the local area, we provide four professionally maintained bikes with your cottage rental.

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 (we provide beach chairs, beach toys, a wheeled cooler, and a large beach wagon for toting your beach stuff). No need to worry about waiting for shuttles or looking for (or paying for) parking spaces when you're heading to the beach. Watch Mother Nature's unique sunset shows in the evenings, and keep a look out for dolphins swimming by in the mornings and sunset.

Family-friendly comfort: Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level freshly renovated cottage with coastal charm and modern conveniences. Because the Good Life is one of the larger one-story 3-bedroom cottages, it 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. 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 porch surrounded by shady native sea oak trees and palmettos. Furnished like an outdoor room with a glider love seat, matching wicker chairs, and dining table, the porch is perfect for dining al fresco, sipping morning coffee, or playing games on a rainy afternoon - rain or shine. The new quiet and breezy ceiling fans will keep you comfortable on the hottest days.

Inside, enjoy the freshly renovated living space with plenty of windows and natural light (as well as blinds when you want privacy), hardwood floors, comfy seating, and a large smart TV for streaming.

The newly renovated kitchen is thoughtfully designed with modern natural wood cabinets, plenty of storage, and quartz countertops. Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plenty of dishware, glassware, and cookware, and everything from a crockpot to a waffle maker, so you’ll have everything you need for cooking for two to twelve people.

Each bedroom is designed for comfort with fresh linens, blackout curtains for a good night's sleep or afternoon nap, and TVs set up for streaming. 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—ceiling fans and TVs in living room and all bedrooms, plenty of wall hooks and renovated closets with ample storage space for keeping everything organized and stress-free, hampers, full-size washer and dryer, puzzles, books, games, 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. 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, stress-free, and affordable. 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number L16000022202
Property # 25160vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Seacrest, a neighbourhood 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Seacrest Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deer Lake State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Camp Creek Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oku - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar & Grill - ‬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?

Checkout 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 1 mi (2 km) of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Rosemary Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Devi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at The Good Life Cottage. The place was exactly as advertised — clean, comfortable, and welcoming. It really felt like a home away from home for us. We appreciated how responsive Paula was throughout our stay and how thoughtfully the cottage was stocked, from the beach items to the fully equipped kitchen.We had a wonderful experience and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and well‑cared‑for getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you so much for your very kind review! I'm delighted that you and your family had such a wonderful experience and felt well-cared for while vacationing at the Good Life. We do our best to think of everything that will help our guests have a fun, comfortable, and relaxing place to enjoy while they make precious memories with the people they love. We look forward to hosting you and your family again. You know we'll take great care of you!
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean with modern furnishings & close to the beach! The host was so helpful & responded quickly to my questions! We had a very nice time in this quiet area of town & would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! It truly means a lot. I'm glad you noticed how clean the cottage is - we do regular deep cleanings so that every guest arrives to a fresh, welcoming space. We also enjoy decorating with cozy, comfortable, and updated furniture so that our guests feel like they're relaxing in a well-kept and loved beach cottage rather than a rental. Like you, we appreciate the peacefulness of this gem of a community — quiet, yet close to everything, including the lovely beach where Mother Nature entertains beach-goers with a unique sunset every night. Of course, I'm happy I was able to answer your questions quickly. We're looking forward to hosting you again at the Good Life. You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at your beach house. It was lovely and had everything we needed. It was conveniently placed for things we wanted to do. Thanks for the recommendation of Goatfeathers. It was awesome. We walked, road the bikes, and enjoyed the beach. This beach house has everything you need! Owner is easy to contact and responds quickly. Will return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Thanks for your kind words! I'm delighted that you enjoyed the bikes, the convenience of the area (being so close to the lovely beach, many nice restaurants, coffee shops, easy walking, and more), and how well the cottage is equipped. We do our best to think about everything our guests will need so that our guests can relax and enjoy their vacation. And, I'm glad you enjoyed our recommendation for Goatfeathers! It's one of our favorite casual places to eat nearby because you can pick up your take-out meals and then dine at the picnic tables in the "commons" nearby and bring your own drinks (or dine under the breezy fans on the cottage porch). Their fried fish is among the best we've had. We're looking forward to your next trip to the Good Life - You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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10/10 Excellent

MRS. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay and get away! We needed some R & R and that's what we got! Loved the pool and we were close enough to the beach. Everything was comfy & cozy and just perfect! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. We loved every minute of our vaca! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for your glowing review, Leah! I'm so glad you had the R&R you had hoped for and found the cottage to be perfectly wonderful for your stay! We do our best to ensure that our guests have an easy and lovely vacation from the time they walk in the door until they leave :-). We agree that being a few steps from the pool and only a 5 minute walk to an uncrowded beach where you can set up and relax is very convenient (we're big fans of the large fully furnished covered porch, too). We sure hope you come back to the Good Life - you know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Liz: I'm, of course, delighted that the cottage layout worked out so well for your family. There's plenty of room for everyone to gather and enjoy together-time and the 3 bedrooms provide nice mini-escapes for napping and alone time as well. We, too, like it that our cottages are so close to the beach because our guests don't have to worry about parking, trams, etc., to get back and forth to the beach. Our goal is that all of our guests have easy, relaxing vacations in every way so that they can focus on making memories with the people they love :-). We hope you come back to the Good Life or our cottage next door (Key Lime VRBO 33828) soon. We will take good care of you and your family! Sincerely, Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Penni: I'm happy you had a great vacation with your family at the Good Life! That's our goal - to design and equip the cottage with everything our guests need to have an easy and fun vacation because we know vacation time is precious for families. We hope your family enjoyed all the puzzles, games, books, and beach toys. We want the memories you make together while you are on vacation at the beach to last a lifetime. We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828). We will take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write such a kind review, Chelsea! I'm delighted that your family had a great time. Like you, our motto when we are at the cottage is "porch, pool, beach, repeat". I'm glad that your family enjoyed all the books, puzzles, and beach toys (and games). Our goal is to help our guests settle in quickly and make beach memories that will last a lifetime - and we know that it's usually the simple things that families and friends do together that make the best memories. Of course, I'm happy that you appreciated our responsiveness because we do our best to take care of our guests before and during their stay - thanks for noticing :-). I hope you come back to the Good Life in the future. You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind review, Kimberly. I'm happy that you enjoyed the cottage - sounds like you appreciated our new renovations :-). I agree that the location is quite ideal. We, too, enjoy the very short walk to the beach, as well as the few steps from the pool and within walking distance or a quick drive to great places to eat (and several coffee shops). We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door (also 3 bedroom/2 bath - Key Lime Cottage, VRBO 33828). We will take good care of you. Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thanks for your kind review, Casey. I'm glad you enjoyed the location and pool so much, and I'm glad you enjoyed our responsiveness to your needs and questions. We do our best to take care of our guests before and during their stay whenever they have questions or need anything because we want our guests to have a wonderfully relaxing time when staying at the Good Life or our cottage next door - Key Lime VRBO 33828. :-) . We hope you come back to our cottage(s) again. You know we'll take good care of you! Sincerely, Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Jackie: I'm glad the cottage had everything you needed for your vacation, and a nice and clean rental is always a good thing! I know you've stayed at the Cottages at Camp Creek before, and I - like you - think the location is great. Quiet and family-friendly yet it takes only a few minutes to walk the deeded beach access and there are plenty of restaurants and things to do close by. We hope you'll come back to the Good Life or Key Lime next door. We'll take good care of you. Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Caroline. I'm delighted that you had an amazing stay! I agree that the location is great - within a 5 minute walk to the beach (where you can set up with the beach chairs/beach toys that we provide and relax) and within walking distance to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach that have plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, playgrounds, a farmers' market on Sunday mornings (Rosemary Beach), and more. I wish we could take credit for the beautiful weather you enjoyed, but we'll give credit for the sunshine (and beautiful sunsets at the beach) to Mother Nature and the Sunshine State :-). We'd be happy to have you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828 - also 3 bedroom/2 bath) in the future. We'll take good care of you and your family! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thanks for your kind words, Carmen! I'm glad you enjoyed the cottage and the location. It's great to be steps from the pool and still have privacy and quiet when relaxing on the covered porch surrounded by the native trees and palmettos :-). Being only a 5 minute walk to our deeded beach access where you can set up and relax is pretty great, too. I'm glad you found our communication to be helpful. We're happy that our guests trust us with their precious vacation time, and we do our best to provide useful information regarding the cottage and nearby community before our guests arrive, and we answer all questions quickly because we want our guests to settle into the cottage and start relaxing as soon as they get to the cottage. We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door (Key Lime, VRBO.com/33828). You know we'll take good care of you and your family! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Aaron. I'm delighted that you and your family enjoyed the cottage, pool, and hot tub so much! I imagine that the lovely beach only a 5 minute walk from the cottage was a hit as well. Like you, we really like the renovations that we recently completed, especially the updated kitchen with plenty of storage and the updated closets with plenty of cubbies in the bedrooms. We believe that a clean and organized cottage with ample storage helps guests settle in quickly so that they can focus on relaxing and making memories :-). We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door (Key Lime, VRBO 33828), also 3 bedroom/2 bath. We'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Tyler: Thanks for your kind review - an awesome and relaxing vacation is our goal for our guests! We know your vacation time is precious and we want to help you make the most of it in a beautiful place. We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door (Key Lime VRBO 33828, also 3 bedroom/2 bath and recently renovated). You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

Perfect location along 30A

Excellent rental; owner and rental company were top notch; very well kept, clean cottage; safe community. Our family loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Gary: Your kind review certainly made my day! I'm delighted that you and your family loved your stay and the location of the Good Life (we love our peaceful little community, too). And, of course, I'm very happy that you had a top-notch experience with the support you received before and during your stay. We try to take care of all of our guests' needs so that our guests can focus on relaxing and making sweet memories. I hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our other cottage next door (Key Lime, VRBO 33828, also 3 bedroom/2 bathroom). You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Hi Brian: Thank you for your kind review! We do our best to provide an accurate description of the cottage (including the games, puzzles, etc.), porch, pool and beach on VRBO - and I'm glad you found the cottage and area to be as nice as you expected. We want all of our guests' surprises to be good ones when they arrive at the cottage ::-). Like you, we appreciate the location of the cottage - so close to the beach where our guests can set up the beach chairs that we provide and relax (or rent a beach chair/umbrella set that is set up usually by 9:00 in the morning and taken down around 5:00 p.m. ).. We hope you come back to the Good Life in the future or try out our other 3-bedroom/2 bath cottage next door (Key Lime, VRBO 33828). You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thanks for your kind review, Gerald. I'm delighted that you experienced that "down-home feeling" that we do our best to create for our guests. We want our guests to relax and feel at home as soon as they walk through the door, so that they can spend their time making memories together. We, too, spend much of our time on the covered porch when we're there to get as much of the Florida outdoor weather as we can (even when it rains). I hope your meetings went well and I hope your family enjoyed their vacation. When we are there, I see quite a few people meeting (or quietly working on their laptops) at the wonderfully designed coffee shops at Alys Beach. I've even seen the lead architect of Alys Beach meeting with her team at one of the coffee shops a few times. I hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage next door (Key Lime VRBO 33828) again. We will take good care of you. Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review of the cottage and area! I'm glad you appreciated the renovations (especially the new kitchen), and the cleanliness of the cottage (that's important to us and our guests). Like you and our other guests, we are thankful that the cottage is in a small quiet community on 30A that stays peaceful even during the busy spring and summer seasons - yet you can venture out and find restaurants and activities only 1/2 - 1 mile away. You were a wonderful guest (we connected a few times by text during your stay). I hope you come back to the Good Life or our other cottage next door, also 3 bedroom/2 bath and recently renovated with a new kitchen (Key Lime, VRBO 33828), in the future. You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Dear Krista: Thank you for your kind review! I'm happy that your family enjoyed your stay and made yourself at home at the Good Life, at the beach, and at the pool and hot tub. I'm glad you enjoyed our newly renovated kitchen, too :-). And, I'm glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of our small community, which is particularly nice during peak season like fall break even though we're close to activities when you want to get out and explore (but, like you, we spend most of our time relaxing at the pool, at the beach, and on the porch. I hope you come back to the Good Life again or try out our cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828). You know we'll take good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2024
Thanks, Billie, for your uplifting review! Reading your review is a great way for me to start my day :-). I'm glad you could tell that we do our best to ensure that our cottages meet or exceed our guests' expectations (we also own Key Lime next door, VRBO.com/33828), which - as you suggest - is not always the case when one books a rental online. We want our guests to say "Wow" (and "whew" when they see how clean our cottages are) as soon as they walk through the door because we sincerely care about our guests and their experience at the cottage. And we want that Wow feeling to continue when our guests see the fully equipped kitchen, relax on the fully furnished porch, enjoy the big pool only a few steps away, and experience nature at her best on the beach only a 5 minute walk away. We hope the kids will say Wow when they see all of the many puzzles, games, and books for all ages that will keep them - and their parents - happy throughout their stay - rain or shine. We hope you'll come back to the Good Life or try out Key Lime next door. You know we'll take good care of you and your family! Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Zelda D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Zelda. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the cottage and location so much. We felt very thankful when we found this wonderful small gem of a community on Scenic 30A because it it is charming and quiet - yet so close to the beach, restaurants, and more. We're delighted that our guests enjoy the cottage and area as much as we do! We hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage next door - Key Lime VRBO 33828 - in the future. You know we'll take good care of you!
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2024
Dear Clark: Thank you for your very kind review! I'm delighted that you and your wife had a wonderful couple's getaway. We, too, love the location - peaceful and yet so close to plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, etc. - and the beach that's only a 5 minute walk from the cottage. I'm sure you enjoyed the sunsets while you were there. There's a different "sunset show" every evening! I'm particularly happy that the cottage looks even better in person because we want our guests to walk into the cottage and say "Wow, we're so glad we found this place!". I hope you come back to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828), also newly renovated. You know we'll take good care of you. Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Wonderful!

Absolutely loved our stay. Quiet and yet easily accessible to everywhere we wanted to go. Pool was amazing, met wonderful neighbors. House was clean and everything worked just as it should.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Hi Lisa: I'm so glad you loved your stay at the Good Life! That's always our goal for our guests. And, I'm really glad you noticed that it was quiet even at the peak of spring break. It's wonderful that our cottage is a bit off the beaten track at this little gem of a community because our community doesn't get any traffic from restaurants, shops, etc. So, it stays pretty quiet here - a real escape from the hustle and bustle of life. I agree that guests are likely to run into other nice guests because it's a family-friendly and relaxed community. You can have the privacy of staying to yourself or engage with others. We hope you come back to the Good Life or to our cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828). We'll take very good care of you! Paula
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Wow, Kelly - Thanks for your very kind review! I'm delighted that you had three generations enjoying the Good Life cottage, the porch, the pool, the beach, and the local area. We sincerely believe that our responsibility (and, I must say, our joy) is to design the cottage so that families and friends can make precious memories together that will last a lifetime. We have a lot of fun thinking about what families and friends need to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation - and it sounds like our planning works for our guests! I sure hope you come back to the Good Life cottage in the future - You know we'll take good care of you and your family. Paula
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Great week

We loved this house. Great location, near beach but away from crowds. Loved biking in all directions. House is in great shape, with nice updates and furniture. My family thoroughly enjoyed the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thanks for your wonderful review, Sarah! Like you, we are thankful we found this cottage in such a great location in a quiet family-friendly community, a 5 minute walk to the beach and close to the walking/biking trail. Our small community stays peaceful even during the busy seasons, which is quite the bonus. We appreciate that you enjoyed the cottage itself so much (including the brand new comfy slipcovered couch - you were the first to enjoy it). And, we're glad your family enjoyed playing the games and doing the puzzles, as you mentioned to me in another communication. Family time is precious and we do our best to design the cottage to bring families and friends together to enjoy special moments and create memories. We thorougly enjoyed having your family stay at the cottage. We hope you come bakc to the Good Life or try out our cottage next door, Key Lime (VRBO 33828). You know we'll take good care of you! Paula

About the host

Hosted by Paula Caproni

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We live in the Midwest and we are big believers in vacations! We have been the sole owners of this cottage and have taken excellent care of it for our guests ever since. We enjoy coming to the cottage with family and friends. Unfortunately, we can't be there all the time, so we're happy that our guests can enjoy it when we're not there!

Why they chose this property

We decided to buy The Good Life, at the Cottages at Camp Creek because we loved the location, as well as the charm, of the community. It is a quiet community - perfect for families, away from the busier and high-traffic communities, yet close enough to anything we need - Publix, gas stations, restaurants, coffee shops, children's playgrounds and beautiful parks and walks at Alys beach, Rosemary Beach with everything it offers, and the the 13-mile walking/biking trail across the street). We spend most of our time at the quiet uncrowded beach with stunning sunsets across the street, at the very big pool (I like swimming laps every morning that I'm there and we all like relaxing on floats and reading magazines/books), and dining or relaxing on the large covered porch (it's really nice to be on the covered porch when it's raining). We also appreciate the we have a cottage rather than a condo because of the privacy and quiet (for example, you don't hear people upstairs or through the walls), as well as how light-filled the cottage is because of the many windows surrounding the cottage. We feel VERY lucky to have found our cottages at the Cottages at Camp Creek.

What makes this property unique

We do everything we can to make our cottage feels like a fully furnished and equipped beach home rather than a rental. We make sure the furniture, bedding, and everything else is charming, comfortable, and high quality. Our guests always notice that we pay attention to the details. The books, games, movies, puzzles ensure you always have something to do, even on rainy days. The pool is huge for a small community - I love swimming laps in the pool in the morning in the summer and floating around the pool or sitting in the hot tub at night watching the stars come out one by on). The beach is awesome - I love taking a book to the beach and just reading for hours. We fish from the beach and have caught red fish, pompano, and white fish for dinner. We enjoy the short walk to Alys Beach (with the coffee shop, Charlie's donut truck and George's casual restaurant with the best grouper sandwiches and fish tacos). When not at the pool or beach, we rest on the covered porch and love the way it feels during a rainstorm as well.

Our guests (and we) really appreciate the low traffic in this area for safety and ease of getting around, especially in the peak seasons when we want to avoid the bumper to bumper traffic in some of the busier beach communities - what a relief to not have to deal with traffic! Frankly, we love everything about the cottage, the charming Cottages at Camp Creek, and this beautiful area.

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