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Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida!

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View of the beach from the deck
View of the beach from the deck
View of the Deck and shower
2021 - View from deck
Standing tall in her own way (2021).

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Panama City, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 (Sleeping porch)

4 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida!

This family oriented cottage is located on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf. A step out the porch door puts you on your way to a day of sun, fun, and the clearest waters ever. The glass enclosed sleeping porch sleeps four and is perfect for the children of the family.

This is truly a beachfront cottage. Two flights of stairs, shown in the photos end at the beach - which is perfect for beach combing and long walks!

Our cottage is available for rental Spring through Fall (March 15 - November 15).

A legacy from Old Florida, the property is close to Carillon Beach and Inlet Beach. It is a relaxing location, but near to many area attractions for those who like a more active pace. Even though you're at the quiet end of Panama City Beach you're still close to many restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, biking, hiking, not to mention all the water fun on the gulf. To the west you're only a short drive to Scenic 30-A, home to many upscale shops and restaurants. Going east takes you to the fun spots of Panama City Beach including Pier Park for movies, restaurants and shopping. Bay Breeze Bait & Tackle is located 1.0 mile from the cottage, on Back Beach Road. Bay Breeze Adventures, Bait & Tackle can help with fishing trips and rents kayaks and paddleboards.

Keywords: Friendly, comfortable cottage on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico Beaches.
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $150 for up to 2 small (<25 lbs) dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a 4 day minimum for holiday weekends.
We have a 25% holiday Premium for holidays and one day before and after.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 350196
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel 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.
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Panama City, FL

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santa Rosina, a Beachfront Cottage and legacy of Old Florida! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sunnyside cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Paul Brent Gallery. Carillon Beach and Powell Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanny S.

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

Great time!

Wonderful place to stay for a family vacation. Beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

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

Summer Vacation

Great place. We had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

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

Our favorite place to stay!

It's quiet, charming, beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Our new favorite beach getaway!

If you enjoy a quiet, beautiful beach stay in a cottage setting, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like the old Florida feel like staying at your grandma’s beach house then you will love it. It fills like you are at summer camp! No frills, window AC units that keep the place plenty cool. Great view of the beach/water from the back porch. No highrise condos close by so the beach is not so crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

SPRING BREAK GET AWAY STAY

This was an amazing stay. It's a nice and cozy home. Great location with much to do and places to eat out or shop. Perfect for a family stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Perfect Location

Our family of 5 loved the location and direct access to the beach. The outdoor showers were so helpful and the view from the patio gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

Great older house righ on the beach

You can't beat the walk down the steps to the beach. Older house but it had everything we needed for a great weekend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitt S.

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

Our Fave

This was our 3rd time to vacation at this property and we just love it. The location, West of PCB, and the view from the back deck are perfect! Johanna is a great host and we can’t wait to stay here next time!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy f.

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

Short vacay

Cute antique cottage.. location wonderful; views breathtaking…
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Great little beach house

Enjoyed our stay in this cottage reminiscent of old Florida in one of the least crowded areas of PCB. Owned is great to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARSHA S.

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

BEST OLD BEACH HOUSE

My daughter and I often meet here. Ive also stayed here with friends. I think I've rented it about 5 times. Right on the beach! Great place. We like it better than a condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the view

Love the backyard most of all, spent a lot of time there. We hated that we had to cut our vacation short but all in all it is a wonderful time spent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene J.

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

Nice

Great view
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

Spring Break

House us as described in listing. Perfect for our family. Steps to the beach. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

House was right on the beach just like my wife was wanting. Weather was a little off but we had the best time while staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Excellent view

Highly recommend staying here! Being directly on the beach was wonderful! The back deck and view of the beach is perfect! The cottage is old but is very comfy and roomy and was perfect for us since we spend most of the day on the beach. Comfy bed and very quiet area. Nice breakfast/lunch cafe directly across the street also! Well stocked kitchen and Weber grill was great for staying in and cooking. Will definitely stay again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Fantastic view!

So relaxing. Owners so accommodating. Enjoyed every bit of our trip. Kids had a blast. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2023
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay! We love hearing that our guests' families enjoy this cottage as much as ours!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shar J.

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

On the beach

Owner is great to communicate with Easy in and out Unload at the door Lovely view Vintage Florida home like visiting Gram
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnny m.

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

Amazing

Great trip, everything was perfect, owner was fantastic to work with and answered all our questions. Definitely plan on returning the next chance we get! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson K.

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

Great Experience

Absolutely loved our time. The cottage is quaint and dated which we found charming. The beach views from the back porch are unbeatable! Communication was quick and super easy with the hosts. Convenient to all local attractions and restaurants but also quiet and out of the busyness of tourists which we loved. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Great Vacation

This property is exactly as described. There is nothing fancy about the property but if you are looking for a little nostalgia then this is the cottage to rent. The beds are comfortable annd the kitchen is equipped with a good supply of dishes. THere are ample chairs to enjoy the porch and even some to take to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

June 2024 vacation

I booked this rental specifically for the deck and the beach access. It was so relaxing, calm and not crowded beach. Everything I was looking for. The only regret was no washer and dryer in rental. Otherwise a perfect spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARSHA S.

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

Love this old beach house!

This is my favorite place to stay. I’ve rented many times. NOT fancy but close to the water , great deck and screen porch. The kitchen is well equipped. This part of the beach is never crowded. The owner is so easy to communicate with. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

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

Great Beachfront House

This little house is perfect. Plenty of space for us and our 3 kids with a couple of beds to spare. There’s no substitute for being right on the beach. Much more spacious and private than any condo anywhere near this price range. I love the quiet and calm Sunnyside location. This section of beach was never crowded even though it was 4th of July weekend. Highly recommended. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Johanna Heywood

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Our family has owned this cottage since 1952. Our grandparents raised five children in this vacation location. A fourth generation of the family are now crabbing, discovering sand dollars, building sand castles, and enjoying their childhood beach vacations.

Why they chose this property

My grandmother always said that if heaven was not like this beach, she would be disappointed.

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