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'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool

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Exterior
A single-story house with a light blue exterior, a metal roof, and a paved driveway.
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool

Old style Florida beach home...warm and cozy....In the Laguna Beach/Sunnyside Beach area. 2 spacious bedrooms with upgraded Queen size mattresses. 2 full bathrooms with showers. Nicely furnished throughout and a recently completed remodel of our kitchen. It's ready for your comfortable and relaxing vacation stay. Enjoy and relax around your own private pool and pool area. It's a great way to take a break from the beach. For those cooler evenings, our pool is heated. Our cottage is just 1 block off Front Beach Road which allows for just a 4 minute walk to the beach.... Grocery stores are just 1 mile away. Pier Park is only about 5 minutes away. Close enough to the action....far enough away to enjoy evenings in a very quiet (golfcart friendly) neighborhood setting. Fantastic evening strolls on the beach at sunset.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Strict rules apply.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
After taking trash to bin outside, roll bin to the edge of the driveway with the front of the bin facing the street.... don't forget to empty trash can out by the pool.
All towels, hand towels and wash cloths including dish towels can be placed into the laundry basket.
Sweep up any visible excess sand inside the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 643473vb
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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near 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 natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach. Check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park, and consider making time for Frank Brown Park, a top attraction not to be missed. 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 Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Powell Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carillon Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool on 24 Jul 2026 start from £165, 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.

Is 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Blue Dolphin' Beach Cottage - With Private Pool located?

Located in Sunnyside, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Powell Lake. Paul Brent Gallery and Carillon Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tischa H.

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

Fantastic stay

Such a great place to stay. It was perfect for our needs. Close to the beach and great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
Thank you Tischa. Glad you all had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this home was great!! Very clean, short walk to beach, pool was great size. easy check-in. Host was very helpful & quick response.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Lesley....Really glad you enjoyed your vacation. Hope you and your family will come back to PCB next year and stay with us at the Blue Dolphin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our vacation as a family of four. The pool was our favorite part. Everything was comfortable and extremely clean and well taken care of. The owners were very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thank you so much ! So glad you had a great time and look forward to you guys coming back to PCB real soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna O.

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

Wonderful Beach Home

What a wonderful beach home! Very clean and modern home in a safe neighborhood. Great pool area and very close to the beach! Gary was also great to work with! Definitely recommend this rental!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thank you Shanna and Brian. Really glad you all enjoyed your time down in Panama City Beach. Hope you decide to stay with us again if you decide to vacation down in PCB in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great spot!

Nice place with very short walk to the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you Robert....Hope you had a chance to relax.... and hope you and your family come back to PCB really soon.... Fall is a great time !! You have my contact info so please let me know if need a place to stay for your next trip down.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home and location

Perfect home and location- this was my third year and gets better every visit. Will be back next year!! Gary and Debra are awesome and you can tell they take care of this property- love The Blue Dolphin 💙
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Sharon....your the best. Glad you are able to spend a little time with us down in PCB!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Everything was perfect! Just as described! Will definitely be back.

Everything was perfect! Just as described! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2022
Thank you Jacob !!! You all had the best weather and so glad you guys had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashia C.

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

Family Beach Vacay

Location was great! Space was nice and layout was great. Beds were comfy. Home was clean and comfortable. Hosts were easy to communicate with. Looking forward to booking again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
Thank you so much..... we're glad you had a great time. Look forward to having you back to stay with us real soon.... fall is a great time especially during Thunder Beach bike week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel to Florida for at least a week every summer and this has been our best stay yet. The property was even better than we expected! It is very nice and well taken care of. The pool is very nice and maintained well. The home is clean, fully stocked, and the beds were very comfortable. The owner is really responsive and answers any questions that you have right away. We would definitely recommend the Blue Dolphin and will be booking again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you so much Jessica and Jimmy. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you all get to come back and stay with us again real soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Great Home!!

This house was better than expected. Wish I had more than 4 days. Close to all the things we went to see. Owner info was a lot of help. Would rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Pamela....really glad you all had a good time. Look forward to you staying us in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lissetthe D.

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

Amazing house!!

Very comfy recently remodeled! 3 min walking to the beach, the owners very helpful! The mattress are new the kitchen and bathrooms are big and the shower outside very helpful The best vacation😄😄we are ready for next time! Thanks Gary and Debra!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Thank you very much and glad you all had a great time. Your cooler will be waiting on you for the next time... :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommended. House was very clean, Very quiet neighborhood and a short 3 min walk to the beach. The beach in this area was not crowded. The pool was awesome. We really liked being able to unload groceries right at the kitchen door. Sunnyside grill is just a short walk away- great for breakfast and lunch. It was about a 15 minute drive to pier park, and on this end of Panama City Beach- the traffic is much lighter. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Great area!

Gary was very informative and in communication often. He told us that Sunnyside grill was great for breakfast, and it was! Clean house, quiet area, and only a couple of minutes walk to the beach. Brought our jet skis, took out on Lake Powell, very nice, no other boat traffic while we were there. Unfortunately, the outfall was too shallow to take the skis to the gulf, but a beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us.... our first jet skiers!!! So glad you enjoyed Lake Powell (a hidden gem in our area). Hope to see you guys back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas L.

Great place!

Clean, close walk to beach, perfect size for the 4 of us. Loved having a washer and dryer. Owners were easy to get in touch with and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Thomas and Kathy....really glad you all had a great time. Really look forward to you staying us in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

carly c.

Great place!!!!

Loved it!!! So cozy!!! Would definitely rent it again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Carly....i'm really glad you had a great time.... Hope you were able to relax and have some fun....and I want you and your friends to come back real soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Shawn N.

Very clean inside. Beds were good. Liked it being away from the busyness of the highrises

Good location. Easy walk to beach. Nice breakfast spot around the corner.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Shawn....we're glad you had a good time....hope you find the time to come PCB again real soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Exceeded Our Expectations!

We stayed at Gary and Debra's 'Blue Dolphin' beach cottage in June of 2016 and we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more. It was perfect! The house was very well maintained, updated, clean and just as described. Frankly, the pictures don't do it justice! The kitchen was equipped with everything we could have needed and the bedrooms were equal in size with extremely soft foam mattresses. Each room had it's own TV and cable box, which was a nice surprise too. The A/C worked great and had been recently serviced and the grounds were well maintained. The house sits in a quiet, friendly neighborhood about a block away from beach access. There is convenient access to nearby stores and restaurants, while still maintaining the peace of being on the west end of town. Above everything about the house itself, I want to comment on Gary and Debra as owners. From our very first contact, Gary was extremely responsive in answering questions before we even booked. This detailed communication continued with help throughout the booking process and with valuable information about our stay once we were confirmed. He was also readily available to contact throughout our stay (though we never needed him). This communication put us at ease about our vacation and Gary and Debra's attention to detail was made abundantly clear once we arrived and saw how great the house was. If you're reading this trying to decide where to stay, look no further. Our only regret was that we didn't get there sooner and stay longer! We hope to be regulars at the 'Blue Dolphin'. Thanks Gary & Debra!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Perfect Property!

This beautiful little cottage is perfectly located away from the hustle and bustle of down town Panama City Beach. The beaches are just around the corner! The house more than accommodated all our guests! Gary and Debra went above and beyond with all their recommendations for dining and sight seeing! Not to mention the comfort level of the cottage! We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Alicia....we are so glad you guys had a great time and glad you're planning on vacationing with us again. Just give us a call when you're ready!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Mr Joshua & Janice Lee

Very pleased with this property. We have a large family of five & everyone was very comfortable. From the beds that mold to your body, the pillows & modern decor. Not to mention how convenient the outdoor shower, dish washer, along with the washer & dryer. Being a busy Mother to three, I was very greatful!!! Everything as listed & much more than I expected!! Gary & Deborah have went the extra mile to not only make this property feel like home, they have also provided a wagon for the short stroll to the beach along with boogy boards, items for the kids to play in the sand & an umbrella. I have enjoyed this property & location so much, I am already planning on a second trip for my family in the fall.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks Joshua and Janice....we are so glad you guys had a great time. Can't wait for you to spend some more time down here in the fall....it's my favorite time of the year to be in PCB.....the weather is absolutely gorgeous.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

A great family trip!

Excellent "old Florida" style beach cottage with modern updates! The Blue Dolphin was perfect for our family of five. The house is just a "short" block off front beach road and is just a short walk from 3 different beach access points. Grocery stores are less than 2 miles away. I loved being on the west end of the beaches...away from the crowds. The kitchen and the bathroom were nicely updated and beds were very comfortable. The owners are SUPER! My 2 year old granddaughter loved the beach and the ocean. I feel certain we will return😄
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Lisa....we are so glad you had a good time down at the beach and had a chance to relax and enjoy Panama City Beach....We are always looking to improve our cottage so any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to you coming back to stay at the Blue Dolphin. Drop us a line anytime....and thank you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

April stay for 10 days

Great value and perfect location for my family. Not very much congestion as you are about 10 miles west of PCB. We went into town several times during our stay but it is not necessary as there are several nice restaurants nearby. Grocery close liquor close beaches are literally one block away! Will be back here as for the cost we have not had a place in PCB that is any where near comparable. try Salty Sues
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you JP....glad you and your family were able to stay with us at the Blue Dolphin and that you enjoyed our cottage and Panama City Beach. Look forward to having you guys vacationing in Panama City Beach again real soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Thank you Stacey, Hope you and your family had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Thank You Kayla.... Hope you and your family had great time.

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