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Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access

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Exterior
Exterior
We have updated the downstairs bedroom to allow for additional sleeping spaces.
Room
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Camp Creek Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alys Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access

Newly renovated EXTERIOR! Expansive balconies on both the 2nd and 3rd floors, perfect for enjoying the serene ocean views and refreshing coastal breeze. These spacious outdoor areas provide plenty of shade from the sun for you to relax! Enjoy a hidden gem with family and friends on your next 30A vacation at The Salty Pelican. This townhome does not have pool access; however, it is located in an exclusive neighborhood on Seacrest Beach & provides a ready-made beach vacation. Located in between Seaside and Alys Beach, the home sits in a gated neighborhood with private beach access as well as access to a freshwater lake. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking at home or you can take a short bike ride to The Big Chill (Formerly the Hub) for a variety of food options that will suit everyone. The home sleeps 8-10 people comfortably with 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor & 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor. On the first floor you will find 1 king bedroom and the "kids room" with 1 bunk bed and 2 twin beds with a shared full bathroom. On the third floor you will find 1 king bedroom & 1 queen bedroom, both with private full bathrooms. Just a quick 2 minute walk to your private beach access! *There is NO pool access for this unit*
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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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2269644vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seacrest, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. 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.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Camp Creek Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Deer Lake State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oku - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access on 1 Aug 2026 start from £257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem, South of 30A w/ Private Beach Access located?

Located in Seacrest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Rosemary Beach is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful and clean. Beach access and ocean views were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay! In a quiet neighborhood with private beach access just a short walk away. It was very well kept, clean, and the kitchen was very organized and stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Vacation

Location was great to the beach and the home included everything you would possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan N.

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

Great access to the beach

We enjoyed our trip to The Salty Pelican. The beach access was great. We love 30A
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Perfect Place!

Great, fully stocked and in a perfect location townhouse. Our hostess was wonderful about getting us all information in a timely manner. Private beach within walking distance, biking to The Big Chill, and Secrest is a must! We really enjoyed our stay, second time at the same location and will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

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

Easy walk to the beach!

We usually stay across from the Big Chill but decided to try something closer to the beach this fall break. And …we loved it! It was a wonderful trip! The condo had everything we needed for our stay and tons of stuff for the beach (and it was all neatly labeled). The beds were super comfy! We all slept great! There were puzzles for the rainy day and several games we all played too! Communication was above and beyond. Happy vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin L.

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

Best stocked rental

We enjoyed ourselves! Best stocked vrbo we have stayed in. The front door and lock gave us trouble and both should be replaced along with the decks outside. Lovely view of the water from the upper deck which is so unstable you can't enjoy it. Seems like an entire building issue so owner may have to wait until all units are ready to renovate. Owner was wonderful to work with and we really enjoyed our family time. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura T.

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

Perfect hidden gem

This was our first stay on 30A and we were a little nervous and did not know at all what to expect, especially because we were flying. The townhome had chairs, umbrellas, coolers and sand toys. Perfect private neighborhood and a minute walk to the beach! There was no crowd and plenty of space on the beach. The kitchen was labeled and even had kid friendly dishes. We were upset to know the pool was not included but the kids quickly got over it. The balconies looked a little unstable so we didn't use either one. The downstairs tv did not work and the main television was not logged into youtube or netflix - prime did work. Again we weren't there for the tv so this wasn't a deal breaker. The mattresses were all so comfortable! I wish there was an outdoor space to use at the townhome. Overall it was a great experience, we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2021
Dear Laura, We thoroughly enjoyed having you as a guest at The Salty Pelican! We are so glad you loved the area, private beach access and the accommodations and we hope you had a wonderful vacation! As we are still quite new to the rental market, we appreciate your honest and constructive feedback and have already implemented some changes to make future guest stays the most enjoyable they can be! We have moved the information about no pool access to earlier in the listing and we will be upgrading the TV downstairs to include television access, as well as making sure that logging into YouTubeTV is a much simpler and user friendly process. We also want to assure you that we have had several contractors look at the balconies and they are structurally sound for our guest use. We are also excited to share that we are early in design plans to expand and upgrade the outdoor space and balconies for future seasons. Thank you again for helping us to improve The Salty Pelican and we hope to have you #LiveSalty with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Perfect in every way!

We stayed here with our three children ages 15, 11, and 9. Everything was absolutely spotless and more beautiful than the pictures. Shannon was a great host and very quick to respond when I needed her. We've stayed in a lot of VRBO's but never one with such thoughtful attention to detail. There were tons of sand toys, boogie boards, and beach towels for fun at the beach. There were flashlights for crab hunting, everything we possibly needed in the kitchen, plenty of towels and toilet paper, and even some great travel sized toiletries she adds in a basket on each bed. We did a shrimp boil one night in the big pots, and used the cast iron skillet for another meal. There were condiments and all the little things you forget to buy at the store already in the kitchen. The beds were all super comfortable with high quality pillows, comforters, and sheets. We all slept so soundly. The walk to the beach was super quick and the beach was never once crowded! We loved that this was in a gated community. Our kids could ride bikes all around the neighborhood, check out the lake, or even bike to the HUB. There were lots of great DVD's we enjoyed and board games to play. It was the perfect place to relax all week, we can't wait to book here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

stacy k.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pictures were deceiving

Neighborhood was fine, this unit was in the absolute worst building however, and it was also the worst unit out of the 4. It looked dirty and run-down from the outside - "balconies" looked unsafe to use. The "bedroom" on the first level was an enclosed garage with no windows or a/c, but plenty of toddler toys that junked up the room. The furniture was stained & dirty, the windows leaked, had an applied film that was peeling & were also filthy. Bedroom furniture was located within closets, and the washer/dryer was in a closet under the stairs, and literally jammed in so that the dryer door only opened 40% at best. It was a reasonable nightly rate, which is why I selected this unit, but the pictures depicted a much nicer place. Had I known the reality I would have GLADLY paid another $1000 ....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2021
Stacy, we feel badly that the Salty Pelican did not meet your expectations. We are planning renovations to address almost all of your concerns, but until those happen we have priced the property to reflect the fact that it is an older building with access to an amazing private beach in the heart of 30A. We hope you will consider staying with us again once the renovations have completed. Thank you for the feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Beach Baby

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect, and the short walk to the beach was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott A.

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

Location Location Location

The walk to the beach is the highlight! Condo was nice. It fit our group of 8 very well. We wish the decks were functional? Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

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

Great location

The owner, Shannon, is so kind and helpful! The property has lots of items for fun at the beach. The ceiling fans could use a good cleaning and the bottom tray of the dishwasher doesn’t slide out well. The kitchen is well stocked. The space is good for a family. We had a great vacation at the Salty Pelican!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aly B.

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

Home away from home

Great place to stay! Very clean and close to the beach. We loved staying here and we’re very pleased with the communication and instructions from the owner. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Enjoyed every minute

Nice townhome, in a beautiful community. Great location, was able to spend a ton of time on the beach(short walk). House has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Great place for families!

Great property, fully stocked kitchen with all necessary utensils, bowls, pans etc. and even a bunch of extras. Roser spacious and there was plenty of toys, beach items etc. for us to use. The property was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

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

Perfect location!

Our family really enjoyed staying at the Salty Pelican! Being so close to the beach was awesome- having teens, it was so nice to know they could go down to the beach when they wanted to or go back to the house if the adults weren’t ready. Wr loved not needing to pack everything into the car and having to find a parking spot at a public beach. And the beach is beautiful and not crowded at all! The neighborhood is so peaceful. The beds and rooms are very comfortable and there isn’t anything you could need that they don’t provide. The host was so responsive when we had a quick issue with a bathroom outlet which got taken care of immediately! We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

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

Nice location

The only thing be aware that in summer the downstairs gets very warm especially when the dryer is running. I was not comfortable sleeping downstairs due to the temperature at a constant 79 degrees.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selma B.

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

Love the Salt Life😊

Nice location, clean, well stocked kitchen. Plenty of beach toys and very easy walk to beach. Great communication from owner. Windows and balcony needs upgrade which is already in the planning. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

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

THE PERFECT GETAWAY

The Salty Pelican is the perfect home away from home! Everything you need is already there waiting for you, which makes packing less stressful. Equally important, the cleanliness and proximity to the beach was pure perfection! Also, Shannon was very easy to contact and responded to any questions I had in a timely manner. My family and I definitely enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to booking there again. I highly recommend The Salty Pelican to anyone looking for "The Perfect Getaway!"
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Perfect vacation home for us!

This property was perfect for our two families. We had a total of three adults and 4 teenagers. The space was great for adults to retreat upstairs and the teens to sleep in the basement. We LOVED that the beach was a super short walk down the road. The community was nice and quiet...very low key, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable. The townhome was nicely equipped with everything anyone would need while vacationing for a week. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shannon

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Longtime friends dreamed of owning a beach home together. When one of the families moved south from Salt Lake City, the opportunity presented itself. Our families have created a unique family friendly beach home, south of 30A, combining the hospitality of Louisiana & Utah to form The Salty Pelican. We invite you to experience the Emerald Coast and make lasting memories like we have.

What makes this property unique

Unlike most of 30A, our home is in a quaint, private neighborhood that gives guests exclusive beach and lake access without fighting the crowds. It is in the heart of 30A, a short bike ride from The Hub and Alys for great food and shopping when you're not enjoying the secluded beach.

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