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Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS!

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Exterior
2nd BR with Queen bed and set of bunk beds.
2nd bedroom with queen bed and set of bunk beds.
Outdoor shower
Private BID-A-WEE BEACH gated access.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Holiday Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS!

Two driveways make it easy to park and unload groceries--no waiting for elevators!
Experience your next vacation at the Seashell Cottage which is a newly remodeled 2BR/2BA home in the historic Bid-A-Wee beach neighborhood. The cottage has a cozy beach cottage charm which will make you feel right at home! This house is one block (2 min walk) to the breathtaking white sands and blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The PRIVATE Bid-A-Wee beach with gated access will give you the opportunity to enjoy quality time away from overcrowded public beaches! Seashell Cottage is less than 2 miles from Pier Park and very close to other major attractions and restaurants.

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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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, lock the doors and return the keys
Please start a load of beach towels in the washer. (It gives the cleaners a head start!)
Remove sheets from sofa beds before folding up.
Put coals from grill in the fire pit and secure the lid on the grill.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Main LR TV has a fire stick. Bedroom TV’s require your own streaming device
Quiet hours 10pm-8am
Do not take bath towels to the beach. Use beach to

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 53378
Property # 3027887vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 Bid-a-wee Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City 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 Frank Brown Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, or head to an event or a match at Publix Sports Park.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holiday Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Panama City Beach Public Library - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pier Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Runaway Island - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salty Goat Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Local Steamer Seafood Market - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seashell Cottage - 2 minute walk to private Bid-A-Wee Beach! NO CROWDS! located?

This family-friendly Panama City Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack and Panama City Beaches. Pier Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

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 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Everything we needed was there and the house was clean. And I must say, it was decorated very cute. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

graceann c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best houses my family has stayed at in PCB!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

betty n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful dog friendly house centrally located to everything. The house had everything you could need for a beach trip. Lovely neighbors and friendly folks walking their dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Short walk to the private beach. Would stay at again. A
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del L.

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

Thunder Beach

Love Love Love this little cottage. One block from the beach, private gate entrance and the beach is not crowded. Off the main strip so noise is reduced but convenient to everything.The host is super sweet and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Seashell Cottage Dream

The house is so cute and well put together. It is easy to get into and very very clean. Linda responds quickly to messages and is so very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Clean and very nice layout

We had 7 days in a very nice house. Our lab loved it! A nice beach across the way and a cool dog beach near some great bars. The bed and bathrooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Thank you Patrick. I hope you can return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and location. Description and pictures were accurate. The host did a great job to make you feel at home, and she was available as needed during this day. Had a great time and wWonderful property and location. Description and pictures we’re accurate. The host did a great job to make you feel at home, and she was available as needed during this day. Had a great time and would love to come back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Katherine. I hope you can return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Great location and just a really clean and nicely decorated soace

We will have family rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del L.

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

Thunder Beach

Great house, location and owner was super nice to interact with. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Great! Will be back!

This place was perfect for us girls! Just walking distance to beach! Close to everything! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Thank you, Erica. I hope you can return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Wonderful place to stay!!

Wonderful property - we came into PCB to visit family and it was the PERFECT place to stay and get together! Large living space, dining area, and kitchen. Couldn't have asked for anything better! We would definitely recommend it and likely stay again. Beautiful furnishings, attention to detail. Great location - just a short walk to the beach. Nice neighborhood. Can't say enough good things about it. Linda was very responsive. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah H.

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

Could have been better

Overall, the property met the needs of what we were needing. And was a close walk to the beach. Things that were not up to what I would be to be good standards would be, stained towels, furniture/pillows and bedding. It all smelt clean but was definitely stained up. One of the bathrooms had less than half a roll of toilet paper, we stayed extremely hot the whole time in the house, especially when sleeping at night. The host responded quickly to questions but little to nothing was done to accommodate for how hot the house was. For the amount of money we book to rent a home for a trip, I would expect better. It made do for a few days as family but I would not book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
I’m sorry your stay did not meet your expectations. We do purchase new sheets and towels at the beginning of the summer season. I will follow up on the items that you mentioned.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Wonderful wedding weekend!

We traveled to Panama City for a family wedding and booked this cottage for 4 nights. So happy with our choice! Absolutely adorable - even cuter in person! It was very clean, quiet, and anything you could have needed was provided. Unfortunately we never made it to the beach due to weather and schedule, but there was even a shed in the back with all the chairs and beach toys that you might want. Location was great! We will definitely book again when we come back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lezell L.

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

Fabulous location

We had a fabulous stay at this quaint bungalow steps away from the beach. It is perfect for a small family or for individuals that don't mind bunking together. The second bathroom is near the dining area, so keep that in mind if privacy is needed. We had an issue with the air on our first day. The owner was responsive and had it repaired the next day. Her communication through the entire rental process was seamless and attentive. I've already recommended this property to several friends. It is now on our list to stay at next Spring Break! You can't beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as expected; false advertising

We only rented the place because we saw a hot tub was an amenity. However, upon arrival, there was no hot tub. Nightly rates are comparable to those that do have hot tubs, so it didn’t seem that we would show up to no hot tub, considering it was listed as an amenity. Plain false advertising. In addition, there were instructions that we were not allowed to turn the AC below 72 degrees. My husband and I both keep it 70 degrees or under to sleep, so it was miserable trying to sleep while sweating. The grass had not been mowed in months it seemed, turning into hay and above my knees. We thought we would give her benefit of the doubt & finally said something on day 3 of our stay. Jokes were made that a “big hot tub” was just blocks away, making fun of her own false advertising. Then, we were told her gardener came automatically unless it had rained, but it was clear that nobody had cared to mow in months. There is only one fire stick to 3 tvs in the house, which she told us would work in all tvs, but the fire stick only worked on the front tv, we tried the others & it wouldn’t boot. So, the only option was to try to watch it on the pullout couches before bed. However, the pullout couches were so dirty on the inside, so we were unable to watch tv to go to bed, as we normally do. There was absolutely no relaxation for us when we had long days at the beach & wanted our normal nightly routine. Nothing was done to help accommodate us, other than the “gardener” coming out there last day
Grass on property & neighbors privacy fence(not a full fenced yard). More false advertising we felt
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
I'm sorry your stay did not meet your expectations. As far as the hot tub, I would not consider it "false advertising." I am not aware that it was listed as an amenity. We have been hosting for 3 years, and no one ever mentioned it before. I would think that if a hot tub was an important feature that you would have verified with me since there is no picture showing a hot tub in our advertising.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Linda Pentz

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I am a retired airline employee and have done extensive traveling all over the world. I use my experience as a guest to create exceptional service for those that I host. Please don’t hesitate to contact me during your stay!

What makes this property unique


Bid-A-Wee Beach Receives Historical Marker -
Bid-A-Wee Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, has a unique history rooted in a desire to preserve its natural state. The 2,500-foot stretch of beach, now a designated Florida heritage site, was initially acquired by Harry Cailey in 1926 under the Homestead Act and later sold to Dr. Grover and Eula Miller. Eula Miller named the beach "Bid-A-Wee" (Scottish for "bide your time a short while") and dedicated it to the property owners in 1938, with the stipulation it be used for "park purposes only". This dedication, along with the efforts of residents, helped preserve the area as a wildlife preserve and the last undeveloped private beach in Panama City Beach.

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