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THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!

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At the Perch, you will be staying in the newly renovated upper unit.
Inside this 1962 beach cottage you will find a completely renovated space.
The sitting area features a flat screen TV with Hulu (+live tv).
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!

Your beach vacation can be as relaxed or as action packed as you choose at this cozy 1962 beach retreat. The Perch, the upper (main cottage) level of Heron House, is located in a quiet neighborhood at the less crowded west end of Panama City Beach. This location is far enough away from Pier Park and 30A to avoid the crowds, but it is just a short drive to these popular locations and many more! This relaxed beach house has been fully updated in a way that preserves its vintage charm. You will also be 0.2 mile or 1.5 blocks from the sugar sand beach of Laguna Beach. With the golf cart provided for FREE, it takes just moments to get from the house to the beach. You will find that this cottage has vintage charm with all the modern conveniences to make your stay one to remember. You will sleep on all new mattresses and enjoy the newly updated furnishings and calm relaxing vibes provided by the updated decor. You can dine and make family memories on the huge deck with seating for 6. Kitchen amenities, sand toys, beach towels, and (4) beach chairs are all provided, so that you don't have to worry about the small details. Just bring your swim suit, a cold drink, and sunblock and you will be ready to embark on a relaxing day at the beach. The upper unit is completely private and separate from the lower unit which is being used as a long term rental.
Note: 1st floor unit is occupied by our maintenance manager (single man in his 80’s) and is not a vacation rental. He is is happy to help if you need anything, but will otherwise keep to himself. The golfcart and backyard are for your use only. They are not shared.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plz supervise small children on steps and deck
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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
Those operating the golf cart must have a valid drivers license. You may only drive on neighborhood streets and bike land of Front Beach Rd.
When parking the golfcart use the steering wheel lock to prevent theft. Also make sure to return it to its parking spot at night and charge it.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 cottage is in Laguna Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach, while Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are popular area attractions. Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and SkyWheel are also worth visiting.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pier Park - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Alys Beach - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!?

As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH! on 5 Jul, 2026 start from S$288, 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 THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE PERCH-Beach Cottage- FREE GOLF CART-Just Minutes from the Gulf/BEACH! located?

Located in Laguna Beach Estates, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Panama City Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Paul Brent Gallery and Panama City Beach Sailing. Powell Lake and Museum of Man in the Sea are also within 3 miles (5 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 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. The front porch deck is great outdoor space. We enjoyed walking the neighborhoods of Laguna Beach. Just a short walk to the incredible white sand beach. Erica and Rollie are friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Thank you for sharing what you loved about The Perch with our prospective guests. We strive to offer our guests a clean, relaxing retreat. We enjoy seeing people love this location as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay! Everything worked well and it was easy to get to from all directions. Besides, where else can you see more than 50 birds at once in PCB? My wife will likely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh k.

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

Great beach getaway

Place was great with an awesome balcony, clean, great short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

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

Wonderful get away!

Perfect location! House was as described, clean, everything we needed! The golf cart was a Hugh plus. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family getaway

We had a blast the house was close to the beach and the golf cart was very nice to get around. I would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie S.

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

Perfect getaway

Property was ideally located for the beach. It is situated in a lovely community. The accommodations were most pleasant inside and out. I highly recommend a visit and would certainly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne H.

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

Beach trip

Everything was great. No problems at all. Good location and the golf cart is very handy. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bo M.

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

The Perch

Everything was smooth and good to go. If you’re looking for a nice place by the beach then this will work for you. Definitely the golf cart is the ticket!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Will come back :)

Great communication and very clean. Great decor and cozy feel to this beach bungalow.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
We are so happy you liked it. We would love for you to stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

PCB

Great stay. Everything was perfect. The only issue was accessing the property upon arrival (code didn't work), but luckily Rolllie was right downstairs to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Updated vintage charm

This property is adorable. Plenty of clean, vintage charm with modern updates. Our family especially enjoyed the proximity to the beach, comfortable beds and golf cart. Owner was super easy to communicate with and having a friendly caretaker on site was very helpful. This home provided everything we needed for a fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed the house. I hope you’ll come stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

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

Great stay

Quiet. Clean. Close to the beach. Erica was very responsive. We will be back. Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnell T.

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

Amazing

Love the neighborhood and the fact that it’s in the residential area of the beach rather than in the middle of the tourist area….can’t beat sitting out on your own private balcony enjoying your coffee and listening to the birds singing in the morning…
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great stay

I would stay here again. We had everything we needed. I didn't know the laundry was down stairs in a detached building/ shed. It wasn't a problem for us but may be for other people. We enjoyed the outdoor seating and the golf cart. You are able to park the golf cart at any of the public beach accesses, and it takes maybe two minutes to get to the closest one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

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

Very relaxing and soooo close to beachl

Having the golf cart to use was the icing on the cake. We used it to go to the beach, the Carosel grocery store and ridingaround Laguna Beach. House has a beachy retro vibe. Beds are comfy. Kitchen has just about anything I needed to cook meals. The property manager, Rollie, was helpful, friendly and fun to talk to. We loved the quiet west end but appreciated the short ride to PCB for restaurants and entertainment. Would stay again.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay Betsy. I hope you stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Great place for a getaway!

This was a great place to spend a week at the beach. Communication with Erica was easy and quick for everything we needed ahead of our stay and once we arrived. The beds are very nice.. one kinda firm, one kinda soft. The front porch was a great hang out spot for the evenings, we even got to watch a little storm pass through one night. The GOLF CART was a lifesaver. I basically parked my car at the first of the week and we just took the little cart everywhere from Thomas's donuts, the carousel grocery, the beach and just cruising in general. The only drawbacks are it only has one bathroom and I'm pretty sure the fan in there is also a heater, it's right behind a teen Christian summer camp, and the golf cart is not the most powerful one I've ever driven. Overall great property for 2-4 people!!! We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the golf cart made your trip more enjoyable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Senior's perspective

As I told Rollie, the best part of our stay was getting to know Rollie. Couple of comments: The renovations to the apartment were excellent. The atmosphere was very quiet. The futon couch was not comfortable to sit on. We could not get the TV in the main room to come on; there was no local / national channels. For us, it was difficult to move the tall chairs under the dinette table. As pointed out to Rollie, we had issues with the golf cart maintaining speed and issues with the gas and brake pedals. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Adorable rental, great location, very quiet

Updated, super clean, spacious second-floor rental unit with high ceilings in a quiet neighborhood. My husband, teenage son, and I stayed for a week. Fantastic outdoor spaces: one out front with a six-person dining table and chairs plus two lounge chairs, one out back with two lounge chairs and a hammock. Laundry is in a locked building in the backyard of the property. Well-kept outdoor basketball court with balls provided about a block away (my sporty teenager loved this!), and the beach is about 1.5 blocks away. Golf cart provided is old and not fast, but adequate for getting to the Carousel grocery store (fantastic store with friendly staff -- GREAT wine selection!) and beach -- note that the forward/reverse gear switch is down where your knees meet the seat (took us a while to figure this out and there were no instructions). Kitchen pots/pans/utensils could use a refresh (especially frying pans), but we made due. There is a drip coffeemaker provided, but you need to bring your own filters and coffee. Plenty of pillows/blankets, beach towels, and beach chairs provided, and there is a cooler out in the laundry building. Looked everywhere for a binder with house rules/instructions but couldn't find one -- would be a nice addition, especially if it included recommendations for nearby activities and restaurants. All in all, a wonderful stay and we'd rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice reasonable price with golf cart to help with the convience of being off the beach by a couple blocks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Perched on the porch

Nice throw back beach home to when times were simpler. Neighborhood setting with a mix of new and old. Golf cart makes it easy to take in the surroundings at a leisurely pace. Downstairs tenant very nice and ez to find when needed. Property has a quaint fire ring that further carries the laid back vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Great house for our vacation!

This was a great place to stay, very clean and the owner was always available if needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

AMAZING

I highly recommend this property. Communication was excellent. Pictures are accurate. Rollie was amazing. He asked if we needed anything. It was nice having someone on site to ask any questions to and if we had anything wrong he was right there. We enjoyed getting to know him. Beach is super close and easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Great stay in PCB

The Perch was exactly as described, nice quiet location With the addition of the golf cart you can be on the white sand beaches in 3-4 minutes. Our family enjoyed enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Perfect house in great location

The house was spotless, comfortable, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with everything we needed. The location was excellent. Quiet neighborhood and just a 5 minute walk to the beach. Erica was a pleasure to work with and very prompt with communication. My wife and I loved this house. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2022
I am glad you enjoyed the house and we hope you and your wife will stay again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Erica M

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Hi we are Erica and John, the owners of Sandpiper Cottage at Laguna Beach. We are 2 college biology professors and parents of 5 children. We love spending time together at the beach, hiking, swimming, biking, and anything else that puts us out in nature.

Why they chose this property

This location is so unique in how private the house feels, the quiet neighborhood, the proximity to a beach access, and the proximity to so much entertainment to meet every type of personality and interest.

What makes this property unique

The Perch has everything you could dream of in a vacation rental home. Located at the quiet west end of Panama City Beach, this home is proof that location means everything. It is located 1.5 short blocks from the gorgeous emerald water and white sandy beaches of the gulf of Mexico. It is also just 2.5 miles from Pier Park & City Pier* (with unlimited shopping, dining, and entertainment options),0.5 mile from the famous Thomas's Donuts, and 6 miles from Rosemary beach. You can experience everything 30A has to offer for a FRACTION of the cost of staying in Rosemary, Watercolor or Seaside. Plus, you can retreat to your quiet oasis after you have had your fill of the crowds. The Perch is a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit located on the second floor of Heron House. We provide beach towels, 4 beach chairs, and sand toys for the kids (or just those young at heart). Add FREE wifi internet, Hulu live tv, flat screen TV's in the living room & bedrooms and ample outdoor living space, and you have the perfect vacation experience. The west end of Panama City Beach is known for being quiet and less crowded while still being close to it all. Come see why this are brings people back year after year.

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