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Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach

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A beach with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs, a wooden staircase leading down to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean. - Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach (Seacrest Beach)
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting. - Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach (Seacrest Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator. - Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach (Seacrest Beach)
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a TV. - Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach (Seacrest Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, a built-in oven, and pendant lighting. - Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach (Seacrest Beach)
Close to Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach provides amenities, such as a water park and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach

  • HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
    - Walking distance to the beach
    - Community pool
    - Propane grill
    - 3 adult bikes
    - Screened-in porch
    - Parking for 2 vehicles
    - Complete Clean Linen Participant - All linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout

    DETAILS: Tucked away in the heart of Seacrest Beach, Magnolia Mermaid is a peaceful single-story retreat made for relaxation and good times. Perfectly located, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is a quick 5-minute stroll or 2-minute bike ride from the white sand beach and sparkling community pool. Delight in grilling fresh fish on the gas grill, unwind on the cozy screened-in porch, and explore the area on complimentary bikes—it’s a flawless coastal escape for 8!

    Step into a welcoming screened-in porch, where vibrant plush seating, a cozy bench swing, and a refreshing ceiling fan set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Start the day with early-morning coffee or wind down at night with friends and family. Inside, soothing natural tones and warm wood floors define the great room, while navy accents and shiplap details complete the coastal-inspired design. Gather on the L-shaped sectional and matching armchairs in the living area to enjoy movie nights, share the day’s beach stories, or simply relax. The adjoining dining area separates the living and kitchen spaces and features a rustic wood table with cushioned benches for the whole group. The open galley kitchen, perfect for conversation and creativity, boasts high-end appliances and a long island that serves as both a functional workspace with built-in features and a cozy breakfast bar for 4. An outdoor gas grill adds convenience. Unwind with a post-beach nap in the 3 peaceful bedrooms, including 2 elegant primary bedrooms—the first offers a plush king bed and private bathroom with a shower, while the second bedroom features a spacious queen bed and private bathroom with a convenient shower/tub combination. Finally, the guest bedroom is a welcoming retreat with 2 full beds, a shared bathroom with a shower, and easy access to the charming front porch, where beach days end in comfort and style.

    Magnolia Mermaid offers ample space to gather and create lasting memories along the stunning Emerald Coast. With parking for 2 vehicles and 3 complimentary bikes, it’s easy to explore the Timpoochee Trail, dine at Pescado Seafood Grill, or visit The Hub on 30A. For beach access, head down Patina Blvd, turn left onto Hwy 30A, and the beach will be on the right—only a quick 2-minute bike ride or 5-minute stroll! Book now!

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: (SLEEPS 8):
    FIRST FLOOR:
    - Primary Bedroom 1: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only
    - Primary Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Separate
    - Guest Bedroom: 2 Full Beds, Shared Bathroom with Shower Only

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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seacrest, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Frank Brown Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Attycat's Arcade and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
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Seacrest Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a calm lake with reflections, surrounded by trees and distant buildings.
    Seacrest Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An aerial view of a coastal town with white houses, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
    Alys Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with a wooden boardwalk, sandy dunes, and the ocean.
    Deer Lake State Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A family on a white sandy beach with clear turquoise water and a blue sky.
    Coleman Beach
    16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Camp Creek Lake
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Big Chill 30A
    3 min drive
  • Fonville Press
    3 min drive
  • Havana Beach Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Local Smoke
    3 min drive
  • George's at Alys Beach
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach located?

Located in Seacrest, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Deer Lake State Park and Camp Creek Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Seacrest Beach Home | 5-min Walk to Beach Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

FAVORITE ESCAPE

Second year to return to this magical little cottage. Very close to beach, gorgeous decor and convenient snack/bar along the way to the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Post Christmas getaway

Great location Cottage well equipped. Lots of nearby restaurants. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage - Handy to the Beach!

We enjoyed everything about this beautiful cottage! Lovely neighborhood, so close to the beach! Everything was exactly as described and the host was extremely responsive. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!

My family enjoyed this home and location so much the home was clean and very accommodating. I look forward to renting this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Location

Very cute cottage in a nice and quiet location. Very easy to get to The Big Chill and to The Horseshoe/Rosemary. The neighborhood was perfect for my preteen to ride his bike without worrying about traffic, close enough for the teen to bike to see his friends, and the dogs loved their walks each day. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to beach and pool

We loved the location, easy walk to the beach and pool. We could ride our bikes to Rosemary beach and the Big chill with a toddler and 7 year old. The only minor thing is the chairs could be updated outside. They looked mildew on some. Loved the porch swing. Had a great time, we’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming perfection

Perfect location centered between serene Alys beach and vintage Seaside! Peaceful back-porch bliss situated in wooded seclusion. Updated and very clean. Short walk to beach, although quite a few steps down to it. Do not recommend if you have elderly guests. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Needs a little TLC

Comfortable but needs updated. Loved the area but the stairs to the beach are tough. Overall good value for the price I paid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great area but isn’t actually close beach access

Beautiful location and looks just like the pictures. But it should be explained that while you’re given a code to get on the beach and it’s a quick walk, you will not be able to set up where you walk on the beach. We were immediately directed down beach as we are from across the street and that beach is for those who own/rent on the beach. It was a hike to get to the area we were allowed to sit on. The place was fine but would have been better if it had some comforts that every Airbnb we’ve stayed at has; such as salt and pepper, sugar as well as a garbage bag for each day you’re renting. 2 garbage bags and one roll of paper towels when other places offer so many more amenities means we will rent somewhere else nex
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Place was immaculate and great location.

Perfect accommodations, just a little smaller than we anticipated. We had 5 teenage boys with us and a couple had to sleep on the couch but we don’t spend much time inside while at the beach anyway so it did not matter. The only negative was we have Verizon and had zero coverage inside the house. We had to walk or drive away to use our phones. Again, we like to discinnnect while on vacation so nothing major, just an inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The whole house was fantastic. Just as described. Had an incredible ambiance to it. Plenty of space for everyone while also allowing great shared space to be together and have good fellowship. The AC didn’t reach the rooms as well as it could have. The bedrooms were a degree or 2 warmer than the living room. We were thankful for the fans to keep us cool at night. The biggest issue we had was that the 2 doors leading out to the back patio didn’t have working deadbolts or locks at all, so we felt exposed at night when sleeping unfortunately. Besides that it was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

The cottage was cozy and had ample space for 6 people and is was well equipped for making our own meals. We loved the porch swing and back patio. The heated pool is close by and was a great addition. The cafe at the end of the street had great popsicles and iced coffee.Our only issue was beach access. We used the code provided to access the beach gate and set up at the bottom of the stairs along the beach. A man came by and said we on private property and were trespassing unless we paid 70/day/chair and made us leave. It was embarrassing and unexpected. We had to pack up and leave. I explained that we had a code for the beach access, but he didn’t care and told us 4 times that we were trespassing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cute House but needs some love!

House was cute and in a great location, I do however think it should be noted that to get to the beach there are 4 flights of stairs to get down to the sand. Also the pictures on the web site do need updating, the house has been well loved and some of the furnishing/ pillows need a good cleaning. The back porch is in need of a refresh along with the outside bushes and weeds need to be handled. There were 2 bird nests on the porch and briars that are coming through the screens, which need a good washing as well. Def. needs some attention to the landscaping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Cute decor and perfect screened in porch to relax. Would definitely recommend. Great location to beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house and location for family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family(and my dogs) loved this house. Great location. I especially liked how nice all the appliances were. The stove, washer, dishes, etc. were really nice. Would definitely stay again. The while house was very well maintained.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I gave a 5 star in accuracy of location, however the pictures online do not do this home justice. This home is absolutely beautiful. Very well laid out and an amazing porch for early morning coffee drinking or nighttime reading and relaxing. The home comes complete with a gorgeous kitchen. I only wished we could stay longer so I can use it. Location is absolutely perfect a short walk to the beach. Pricing is high but the home is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cute little bungalow. We loved the porch and proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was absolutely gorgeous! We have stayed in this area before and we loved how close to the beach we were. The back screen in porch was our favorite. With the swing and tv we were able to hang out at night and watch a movie with the kids. One night we were even able to hear the live music from the coffee shop. The three bedrooms and three baths were great too. Tips for owners would be to include a broom and a dustpan. There was a small dirt devil but wish I had a broom.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful time at this property and its proximity to the beach. This was perfect for 4 adults and 2 kids and the outdoor porch was a nice place to relax during the day and in the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Stay

Good place; great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage & amenities! Close to beach access! z
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third visit to Magnolia Cottages By the Sea

Cozy, charming and love the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My favorite rental!

Great house and location. We will definitely stay at the Magnolia Mermaid again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location and clean!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is perfect. Quiet and wooded but close to the beach. The house was clean and well furnished. Wish they had beach towels for guests to use. The porch was our favorite place to spend time. Would stay again.