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Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Panacea, FL
  • Wilson Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. James Bay Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Alligator Point Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA

Welcome to BEACHSIDE BLISS…Your rustic, charming coastal escape awaits! Watch the sunrise as you sip your favorite cup of coffee under the pines in Adorondeck chairs, play amongst the waves or in shell filled tide pools which are perfect for little ones. Spend the day with family and friends or relaxing alone as you soak up the rays, stroll along the beach, read a book, kayak or fish. Savor your time inside enjoying the gulf breeze or the wrap around porch. Serve a family style meal of freshly caught or freshly bought seafood at the large dining table. Enjoy the sunset over a tropical drink, then marvel at the celestial body above as you have never seen it before. Drift off to sleep as you listen to the waves and the wind in the palms.
The kitchen and downstairs bathroom have been recently renovated. There are all Queen beds in this 3BR/2B home. The home can sleep 10-12! Covered parking is available for 2 cars. The house is a pet free and smoke free environment. For added convinence and comfort, there are 2 refrigerators, a washer and dryer and cable TV.
When you decide you need a beach break, more fun can be had in near by Panacea (Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and Aquarium, dinner overlooking the Ochlockonee River at Angelo’s Restaurant, local seafood at My Way Seafood), Carabelle (Camp Gordon Johnston WW2 Museum, Crocked River Lighthouse, shopping and a grocery store), St, George Island (St. George Island Lighthouse, Journeys of St. George Island for kayak rentals and seaside charters and educational experiences, dining and shopping), and Apalachicola (a place to view historic homes, The Gibson Inn, The Maritime Museum, bay tours, a variety of restaurants, and search for antiques or in vogue clothing and home accessories.
Your vacation awaits at…BEACHSIDE BLISS!

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR CANCELATION POLICY

THIS PROPERTY HAS A 7 NIGHT MINMUM, WHICH REQUIRES A SATURDAY-SATURDAY BOOKING, FROM MARCH 1ST - SEPTEMBER 30TH

Property manager

Janalyn Dowden
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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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
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed rental agreement must be completed by guest
A pet fee of $100 is required per pet where applicable

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this holiday home is on the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Point State Park and Ochlockonee River State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

  • Wilson Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St. James Bay Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bald Point State Park - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 22 min drive - 22.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jim Dog's Deli And Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Bliss 3BR/2BA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panacea holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve and Wilson Beach. Shell Hammock and Bald Point State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

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

St Teresa

We really enjoyed our stay at Beachside Bliss. The beach was outstanding except for all the dogs running loose. The fishing wasn't too bad. We caught as many catfish as we cared to but also a giant redfish and some some black sea bass. House was nice. A little small for our group of 12 teenagers and adults in the evening when it was cool (because it was too cold out on the porch) Also the one shower was well used. The porch was a great place to have our meals and the kitchen was decently stocked. We bought most of seafood at My Way Seafood in Panacea. They were outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Sigrid F.

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

Beachside Bliss

So relaxed, peaceful, private… so sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

becca h.

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

Safe beach for young children

If you're looking for a clean "old house" with a beautiful beach this is it. We had read reviews on the condition of the home so knew what was expected. The water has heavy iron/minerals and will make your light colored clothing stain yellowish orange and it smells bad so bring lots of water for drinking and making coffee etc... All the family enjoyed spending time together every evening on the back porch in the rocking chairs. We would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Beachside Bliss

The sun rises and sun sets on the beach are beautiful. The house was clean and well maintained. Friendly people and just a short car ride to get to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Amazing location

What an awesome property. The walk to the beach short and the beach was wonderful. Very private beach with white sand made for a perfect family getaway. The water was shallow enough for the kids to play with no worries and the water was very calm. Low tide was super cool to walk out on the sand bar. The house was perfect for our family and the swing on the porch was super relaxing. Double fridges was huge with groceries being 20-30 minutes away. Looking forward to hopefully staying next time we visit the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Secluded Paradise Piont of View was Definitely on Point.

Best Family stay vacation Home in the area, even though there is other homes close this place feels secluded and is Absolutely Wonderful , beach access is great, very kid/infant friendly , shell searching is the best. This really makes you relax just like you are in your own home! Loved everything about Point of View.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEAH S.

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

Relaxing destination!

We loved how rural this location is. Very private! Only thing it was missing was a pizza cutter LOL. Would recommend this location to anyone looking for a non touristy location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david m.

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

peach

i injoy it hopping that we might stay agen next year
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey F.

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

Slice of Paradise

My family and I were in awe of this beautiful slice of paradise. When weren’t enjoying the practically private beach with its fun sandbars and marine life, we were relaxing in one of the rocking chairs or swing on the porch with beautiful views of the palm trees and coast line. Every meal was enjoyed at the porch table with a nice summer breeze (most of the time). While the home itself is older, we felt right at home. Our only complaint was the water coming out of the faucets was heavy with iron and turned our nails and towels orange. Maintenance was called a few days into our trip to check for a filter that may need replacing. This issue was never resolved while we were there. But overall, our stay was great and we are always talking about staying here again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

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

Just about perfect

Wonderful house and location. We've gone to the coast at least 2x per year for the past 40 years, but always stayed on St. George Island. This was our first time at St. Theresa and it exceeded our expectations. We plan to make this place our new go-to. The house was well stocked and super clean. Our only wish is that it had more comfortable furniture in the living room area. A box fan on the porch is also a must in the summer. Overall, this place was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Making Memories with Memories…

As my sibling put it “ it’s like a setting in a Nicholas Sparks book” It was private and secluded! Cozy and comfy! The beds were great! The kitchen was stocked well! Only complaint no curtains in the bathroom. The cushions on the living room furniture needs replaced. Not comfortable at all. But because we were together with our brothers and sisters, we were able to overlook that! Also we all grew up close by and some haven’t been in the area for years so the reunion was amazing and this sweet little gem of a place was enjoyable overall!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Sigrid F.

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

A Place to Breathe Deeply

This is our 2nd stay at Point of View, and I hope for many more. This place is only for people who value a natural and private setting over luxurious modern amenities. That’s what the name means! Sitting on the porch is like looking out from your own private island. Nothing but shading trees, sparkling clean ocean, sand bars speckled with feeding shorebirds, wind through the pines and rustling the palms, waves breaking gently on the shore, and sparkling stars at night. The most perfect porch for a rain storm. The beds are so comfortable and well placed for all night sea breezes if you open the front and back windows. The kitchen has been pleasantly remodeled and opens to a gorgeous antique plank table that easily seats 8 or more for outdoor dining. I love that the owners pay such close attention to retaining the old Florida beach cottage character with their updates. So many homes lose their character in exchange for modern updates. Our ONLY complaint was the loss of the outdoor shower! With children and playful adults we worried constantly about sand collecting in the drains. The agents were immediately responsive and accommodating to our needs. We feel grateful to know about this unique and exceptional experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Sigrid F.

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

A Fine Point of View

This place is like taking aa deep breath and letting it out slowly... absolutely stunning view of the ocean, spacious, open, wraparound porches, dappled shade from the tree canopy, complete privacy thanks to the understory left on either side of the house, perfectly architectured for blow-through breezes, or close it all except the front doors to keep the wind out but hear the ocean waves. It would have gotten all 5 stars except it was a struggle to get the key out of the lock, to open the Frnch doors fully (as noted by other guests), and there was quite a bit of sand on the porch floors when we arrived. Seeing how wet the outdoor porch floors got in the sea fog most of the days/nights we stayed there, as in everything dripping, I expect it would be hard to get the wet floors very clean. We did find we needed more rugs (by each bed and a longer one between the beachside screen door and the entry to the living room) and blankets (we slept with the windows open) than were provided, and had a late-arriving guest bring more. Otherwise, the house was so comfortable and had everything we needed. We brought our own firewood, charcoal (but you don't need lighter bc they provie a lighter chimney), and beach towels, as directed. The water was delicious straight from the kitchen faucet, not sure why the reviews say it isn't, maybe a afilter was installed? Loved the outdoor shower, although water stands in it and can't drain till about an inch or so deep, so we just added a brick platform to stand on. This house is an old Florida beach house gem, and so delightfully private and natural. Kudos to the owners for keeping the architecture true to the original design.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Aimee F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2021

We stayed for 8 days, and overall had a great stay. The house is secluded and the driveway down to the house is like driving through a jungle, so awesome! Upon arrival, the cleaning crew was still there, but they finished up quickly. There was also quite a bit of building materials out front from the roof repairs that are being done. The roofers did show up one day and left as soon as they realized we were there. The house is older- it has all the smells that come with that. The water is nonpotable, we bought several cases of bottled water.. we definitely used that for drinking, cooking and brushing our teeth. The outside trash bin was nearly full when we got there, and we never were able to get that resolved. There is plenty of room, and the beds were unbelievably comfortable! Everyone loved that the ocean was visible from their bedrooms. We also appreciated the extra fans. The layout was different than what we expected; two bedrooms and 1 bathroom are upstairs and the stairs to that are outside in the screened porch. One bedroom and the main bathroom with the shower are downstairs. That bathroom's access is from the screened porch. The oven's heating element looked like it was about to fall off, but still worked great for french fries and smashed potatoes. This house definitely isn't stocked up with the basics, so plan ahead for that.. We were surprised that there were no beach towels. Luckily we knew ahead of time and packed them. There also weren't beach toys, so we bought a variety of boogie boards and other toys for our kids to enjoy the beach with. We did leave those and hope that other kiddos will enjoy them as much as ours did! The porch and the beach were where we spent the majority of our time, it was absolutely amazing!! Dolphins swim by every day, we really enjoyed that! There were so many other living things- crabs, jellyfish, starfish, fish, birds, etc. It was very cool to see everything! Carrabelle is a short drive and a cute little town! They had a well stocked Dollar General and the World's Smallest Police Station. St George Island is a short day trip where we did the lighthouse (a must see!). We also did a fishing charter with Capt Rudy Gay, he was the best! The Gulf Specimen Aquarium and Hamaknockers BBQ are close by and worth a visit. This was truly the best trip, we loved ALL of it, the good and the bad! We wanted a beachhouse to make memories we will never forget and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

george B.

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

Great overall family spot

Definitely consider coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

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

New favorite

Wonderful! We loved our stay at Point of View, and will definitely be back. The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 4 kids under 5. The beach is perfect for kiddos with plenty of beach toys there at the house. There were a few issues since it is an older house, but nothing that was a huge inconvenience, and the property managers were easy to get ahold of and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ethan m., Savannah, GA

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

A week in old paradise

Couldn't express more how much we enjoyed this little hidden gem. We are into old Florida and this certainly disappoint. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ale B., Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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

The best location

What an amazing location, the best beach, so good for the little ones to play, the beach is very shallow, right in front of the house, with beautiful views. Loved the porch and swing, the windows helped to keep the noise away. The kitchen is well equipped and has lots of room in the bedrooms. They have beach chairs, boards, and a small umbrella (the big one was broken). Not so many channels and tv options and the Internet connection wasn't good but we didn't care, lots of other things to do, puzzles and books to read. Neighbors weren't close, very private location. Thank you so much for sharing your house and for helping us to make memories. Hope we can come back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

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

Absolutely Perfect

This was the perfect St. Theresa house, location was wonderful, beach and water were stunning. The house comfortably slept my family, only suggestion would be new living room furniture, was not comfortable. The outdoor brick shower was amazing, we will definately stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B., Nashville

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

Our Fave Family Retreat

We been loving Point of View for years, for our family/friends getaway. We feel connected to this cottage & love seeing that the family of dolphins has grown each year. The kids play endlessly in the water & have a blast discovering the wide range of marine wildlife. It's my favorite place to unwind with family & friends. I was pleasantly surprised to see updated appliances this year (thank you!), but never minded the quirks of the old ones. Looking forward to next year. xoxo
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

St. Teresa beach rental

Property description was right on. Loved the large screened in porch with rocking chairs and swing (complete with ocean view). Having 2 refrigerators was a plus. The view from upstairs bedroom windows at night was amazing (stars, palm trees, and ocean). Really liked the large open bedrooms. House didn't have a lot of stuff (clutter) around making wipe down easy, and had places to set things. Bathroom could use a rug in front of shower. One trash can didn’t have a lock, was worried a bear would get into it (we did call to info them). A bear (or other animal) had knocked down the locked can we had trash in by the road. We are considering this rental again (we usually stay in Alligator Point).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever

I love this old house. I would love to know more history of it. It is very private and during the time we spent in March it was quiet on the beach with lots of great treasures to search for daily. The house is old and could use some small repairs (I fixed a door handle while there) but that is what I loved about it too you could feel the love and history of the house. I hope we get the opportunity to stay here again one day. After reading other reviews before our trip I would say the only negative I agree with is the cushions on the furniture (especially inside) need updating, when it rains you can not sit on the porch without getting wet from wind blown rain, and there is no comfy place to sit inside. But it was March in FL, I would love to visit during warmer weather. Overall I still love the house! Book it it's worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Raman T.

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

Great location and access to beach

Cant beat the location and access to the beach. The house had a lot of space and the backyard opens to the beach. There were beach chairs and toys for kids, which was very helpful. It’d have been a 5 star stay except for a couple of things. There is only 1 full bath, and doors to both bathrooms were non-functional. Also, a storm went through the area and knocked out water and wi-fi. We got the water back in the evening and dint hear back from the contact on wi-fi for remainder of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

John Charles H.

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

Private and Peaceful

We loved the character of this old Florida home. The wrap around porch was where we spent most of our time. Staring into the ocean through the palms and pines was truly majestic. The interior was nice and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The bed covers looked better in person than in the pics however they are more of a thin coverlet. I would suggest bringing your own blankets for the beds if you like more of a cozy feel. We brought our own water because we understand how well water can be at times, and glad we did. It is definitely time for a new oven as others have said. It may still technically work but the heating coil has come loose and just hangs down so it would’ve hung in the food. My only complaint would be the porch floor. It’s filthy. In desperate need of a deep clean a fresh coat of paint, but We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jed B.

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

perfect location

A magical restorative beach! Wonderful for walks, swimming, and serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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