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3rd Floor Sun Deck and Covered Porch Area
Warmth of the Sun in Seacrest Beach
Kick back and relax in your outdoor oasis.  The back patio area includes a 30” DCS SS gas grill, a 24" Kamado BIG Joe ceramic cooker, 7 seat 8.5' x 8.5' Marquis EUPHORIA Hot tub/Spa, and 2 chaise lounge chairs
Back patio, outdoor kitchen, and private hot tub
1st Floor Living Area and Dining Area, just inside front entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11271.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Alys Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Carillon Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Primary King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Room (sleeps 2-3)

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Floor King Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Primary King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

1st Floor Primary King Bedroom - Private En Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Primary King Bedroom - Private En Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

2nd Floor Shared Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor Shared Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes

WARMTH OF THE SUN
Seacrest Beach Community
38 Endless Summer Way W, Panama City Beach, FL 32461
**Home Currently for Sale**

Home Highlights
~ 5 bedrooms
~ 4.5 bathrooms
~ Sleeps 11 guests
~ Massive home with 2,920 square feet of indoor space & 2,100 square feet of outdoor living space
~ Screened-in porches & open-air balconies on all three levels, including a third-floor sun deck
~ Third-floor wet bar, perfect for a sunset cocktail on the sun deck
~ Outdoor grilling area with DCS SS 30” gas grill & 24” Kamado Big Joe ceramic cooker
~ Private Marquis Euphoria hot tub/spa that seats up to 7 guests
~ Kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and gas stove
~ Dining table with seating for 8 guests and 4 additional bar stools at the kitchen island; outdoor dining with seating for 6 on the first-floor porch
~ Special touches throughout the home include luxurious bathrooms featuring state of the art Moen accessories and shower systems, custom closets, and comfy outdoor furniture perfect for lazy afternoons
~ All TV's have Tivo boxes with premium channels, Netflix and Hulu
~ Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
~ Four 26" Adult Bikes Included Seasonally (Bikes not included Dec-Feb; additional rentals available upon request)

Welcome to Warmth of the Sun! Everything about this home was designed for the perfect beach vacation. Boasting nearly as much outdoor living space as it has indoors, Warmth of the Sun features screened-in porches and open air balconies on all three levels. A back patio offers an outdoor kitchen area with a ceramic cooker, gas grill and private hot tub/spa. On the third floor, you'll find a 275 square-foot sun deck with chaise lounges and a large covered porch area to enjoy the evening breeze. When it's time to come inside, there's plenty of space to stretch out including two living rooms with large flat screen TVs, a beautiful kitchen and dining room, and five spacious bedrooms with flat screen TV's – making it the perfect getaway for large groups. Two primary king suites feature luxury en suite bathrooms, with a walk-in shower and Moen ioDigital vertical spa on the first floor, and a whirlpool tub and separate rainfall shower upstairs. All of the rooms flow into outdoor living spaces, offering plenty of places to stretch out with a good book or gather with friends after a long day. No matter the forecast, we are sure you'll be blown away by the amenities of this Seacrest home.

Many of the communities along 30A are continuing to expand, so many more individuals can come enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Panhandle. Unfortunately, a side effect of this is construction and all the items that come along with it, such as noise, road blocks, etc. We understand this can be inconvenient for our guests, which is why we have chosen to make all possible guests aware of the possibility of this during their beach vacation. As most of this is outside of 30A Cottages realm of control, we are not able to offer discounts/compensation for any noise complaints, road blockades, etc. during a guest's stay. Please reach out to a team member with any questions you may have!

Beach/Pool Access
~ 0.4 mile to Seacrest beach access (8 min walk or short ride on the community beach tram shuttle)
~ 0.2 mile to Seacrest community pool (4 min walk)
~ 0.5 mile to The Village of South Walton shops and restaurants in Seacrest (10 min walk or 3 min bike ride)

Community Amenities
Seacrest Beach, Florida, is conveniently located near some of the most popular dining and shopping venues along Scenic Highway 30A. Within a short walk or bike ride you can enjoy the top-rated restaurants, shops, and activities in the Village of Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. The two most remarkable things about the Seacrest community are the complimentary Beach Tram service and access to the largest pool on 30A. The tram, which runs March through October, will have you on one of the world's most beautiful beaches in no time. It also runs through the community, among the shops, and to the 12,000-square-foot community pool, which features multiple layers, waterfalls, fountains, two bath houses and ample lounge chairs to relax in.

~ 12,000 sq. ft. lagoon community pool
~ Private community beach access
~ The Village of Seacrest with tons of shopping and dining options
~ Pedestrian paths
~ Serene walking nature trail that wraps around the back of the community
~ Complimentary tram service (March-October)
~ Walking distance to Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach

NOTE: Golf carts are prohibited in the Seacrest Beach Community

Parking
Warmth of the Sun has a large, private driveway for two vehicles and nearby on-street parking for vehicles with the community pass.

NO TRAILERS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN THE COMMUNITY. The off-street parking spaces for vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the community. Proximity to your property is not guaranteed. Off-street parking is only permitted if your car is parked in a designated lined parking space with a valid parking permit/ hangtag. Parking anywhere on the street in non-designated areas is prohibited. Tags are issued at the time of check-in and must be displayed and clearly visible at all times in every vehicle. The Seacrest Property Owners Association strictly enforces all parking regulations. 30A Cottsages will not be liable for any fines or towing expenses incurred by any guest staying in or visiting, your home.

Reservation/Booking Policy
***The cancelation policy and terms of the 30A Cottages & Concierge Vacation Rental Agreement emailed to you at confirmation override any terms and policies from a third party booking site. We are not able to reimburse any additional service fees incurred for online bookings outside of our company website since these fees are charged by a third party. We do not offer 100% refund for cancelation at any time after the booking has been processed. A 5% cancelation fee will be charged to cover credit card and document processing for all cancelations.

~ NO SMOKING
~ Pets Not Allowed (Excluding certified service animals only. If you are bringing a service animal, we ask that you notify us in advance and provide proper documentation so we may coordinate appropriate housekeeping after your departure)
~ PUBLISHED RATES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX AND FEES
~ 50% of the total cost is due at the time of booking
~ Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival date (Or in full at booking if arriving within 60 days)
~ Except for a 5% cancelation fee, the initial 50% payment is fully refundable if cancelations are given more than 60 days prior to the arrival date
~ Optional travel insurance plans are available to our guests; some restrictions and timelines apply. Ask for details when booking. Insurance must be purchased BEFORE the final payment or at the time the reservation is paid in full.
~ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M. (CST) & CHECK-OUT IS BY 12:00 P.M.
~ Tenant must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and will be an occupant of the Premises during the entire Rental Period. Reservations shall not be made by or for any person under the age of twenty-five (25), and no key will be issued to anyone who is not twenty-five (25) years of age. (Please see contract at the time of booking for further information)

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30A Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rosemary Beach, 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. Sundog Books and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carillon Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amavida - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Warmth of the Sun / Outdoor Oasis w/ Hot Tub/ Lagoon Pool/ 4 Bikes located?

Located in Rosemary Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Seacrest Beach and Powell Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrance M.

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

Home away from home

This place was great. There was plenty of space and everything we needed in the home. The outdoor living area was impeccable. We definitely look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aleigh F.

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

Fantastic Property

We enjoyed our stay at Warmth of the Sun. The physical property is beautiful, and the community is great. This was our first time to the 30A area, and we plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

John C.

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

Family vacation

The house is nice and has beautiful outdoor spaces. It is not maintained well. It was not clean. A lot of thick dust and the floors were very dirty. Also, it would be nice to have lamps in the family rooms. There are only over head lights.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan m.

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

Best Spring Break Ever!

We loved everything about Warmth of the Sun! The home is beautiful and fully stocked with everything we needed. The porches and decks were amazing and we spent a lot of time enjoying the views. It was a very memorable spring break and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth S.

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

Nice property near beach

The property is very nice and has a nice location between Rosemary Beach and Aly's Beach. You can easily walk or bike to both places from this home. The main drawback is the assigned beach is VERY crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

wonderful place to relax

Wanted to say thank you for a wonderful time as well as pass on my gratitude to the 30A staff. The house was perfect for our family and the team at 30A was always willing to assist with anything. We had a great week!!

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Excellent Beach Trip

The house is a quite part of seacrest but easy easy to get to the pool, beach (by tram stop) and restaurants. The house is one of the larger properties and as such boasts great space. The screened in spaces are excellent and we spent a lot of time here. The sun deck is very nice as feels very private. When travelling to 30a this place should be top of your list.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

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

Outdoor Living !!

Outside decks are AMAZING! 4 levels of separate areas for everyone to have a spot to go to! This house is in the back of the neighborhood and in a quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Perfect Vacation Home and Location

There were so many great things about this house and the area it’s hard to know where to start. The house is amazing. Plenty of room and they have thought of everything a family would need. The neighborhood is awesome, pool and amenities are first class and the beach is fabulous. Great restaurants, shops, spas – everything to make a perfect vacation. Close to the airport a real plus. Simply one of the best and most relaxing vacations I’ve ever had and we expect many more at the ‘Warmth of the Sun’…
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Exceeding expectations!

This property met every expectation and more! Staff was very patient, flexible, and understanding when changes had to be made with the dates. Personal delivery of information at check in was wonderful. Carson was always available to answer questions or make dinner suggestions!

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Warmth of the sun

We loved the house but had a bad experience with the hot tub. Got a rash & had to go to urgent care due to bacteria.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colton L.

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

This house is perfect!

Wow, what a great home! We have stayed in Seacrest Beach community many times and this home is by far our family’s favorite. We are outdoorsy and love that this home has tons of outdoor space with all the amazing porches and outdoor kitchen. It was a little warm for the hot tub this time, but it has us wanting to plan a return stay in the Fall! The home, especially the kitchen, had everything we needed. It was very clean and comfy. One rainy day (not unexpectedly at the beach), but the house had several gathering areas with TVs for us to enjoy!!! The staff at 30A Cottages was very helpful in recommending area restaurants and things to do. And we always enjoy the pool and village, especially with the tram service. We will definitely return to this home again. Best vacation yet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Sojourn of the Secret Sisters of the Seaside LOVED this house.

This house was amazing for our girls weekend. It has everything you could want. Plenty of bedrooms/bathrooms even for a large group and ideal for 'girls weekend'. We road bikes EVERYWHERE because the area is designed for biking. The beach is pristine and gorgeous. Seacrest is adorable with it's Tommy Bahama 'feel'. and the pool area is like none other. Rosemary Beach was a stone's throw on a bike and has amazing restaurants and shops. George's at Alys Beach, again an easy bike ride was so good we ate there 3 times. So many options for all kinds of vacations... You will fall in love with this area and the house is amply named 'The Warmth of the Sun' because it truly is a warm and inviting place...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Summer R., Baton Rouge

Feeling the Warmth of the Sun even on cloudy days!

I cannot say enough about this house and our experience with 30A Cottages and Concierge. Their service was amazing as usual with an easy time booking, help with renting bicycles, you name it! The weather was dreary during our stay but this wonderful house made it a great vacation! We did get to go to the beautiful pool one day with help of the shuttle that showed in minutes! The rest of the time we biked a bit to enjoy the Mexican restaurant nearby and the ice cream shop in Rosemary Beach. We took the short drive down to the Hub to watch a football game and spent time in the house enjoying it's amenities. There were 8 of us and room still for another family! The TV room off of the enormous master was perfect for the kids and the layout with 3 staggered balconies was unbelievable! I'd love to rent this house again so we can use the grills and hot tub as well! You can't go wrong with this one!

8/10 Good

Richard H., Atlanta

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

Warmth of the Sun was NICE!!!

Warmth of the Sun is a very good property! The location is excellent. The house has several outdoor spaces for gathering the whole group, or having smaller gangs hang out! Hot tub was HOT!! Had to take the cover off to cool it down!! Kitchen has everything a serious "foodie" could want! And the shower in the MBR on first floor... amazing! Now I know what my car experiences in the car wash!! The home does need some minor maintenance and some of the furniture has seen better days! But we all know that popular rental properties sometimes take a beating! Overall, I would recommend this home for a large group, especially with young kids! The neighborhood is fantastic. Pool is great, best place for lunch on 30A!!! Great food.. try the fried shrimp basket!! Tram to beach was nice to have to avoid having to lug all that beach stuff around! Go get yourself some "Warmth of the Sun"
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura B.

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

Beyond Disappointment

Besides dried feces, a bathroom saturated in mold on the third floor, filthy appliances and old, work furniture with stains, this house is in NO condition for a vacation rental. Additionally, the online listing claims there is a second floor living room when really the room is on the first floor. I would’ve never booked this house knowing just that. The filthy and unsanitary conditions of this house including leaks in ceiling and mold made this house anything but a vacation. I will say, the outdoor living space is truly unique and was the one advantage of the home. The cushions are filthy and the house needs to be painted inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa E.

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

Seacrest Beach - Family Vacation 2022

Dear Carson Family, we rent a home in this area each summer to share time with our adult children and grandchildren. Your home was a perfect size and outdoor space was amazing. We had lovely family dinners, played cards and had a perfect week on your decks in spite of rain. However, the cleaning team at 30a Cottages is not doing your home justice. Floors, corners, indoor and outdoor rugs were in need of tic. I mopped inside several times because our feet were black if we walked barefoot. Thank you for letting us build more amazing memories in your home. Good luck. Theresa Ekiss
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn e.

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

Wonderful time

The house was perfect for the size family we had and they had everything you needed. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil you could need! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andre V.

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

Comfortable stay

Light were on when we arrived which was a nice touch. Management was very responsive to our requests. Beautiful home. Good quality kitchen utensils. Great location backing up to the preserve. Thank you. Van Vuren Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chantal M.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The house was incredible! It had everything we needed for us and 5 teenagers. The porches were just wonderful, hot tub, bikes, kitchen equipped with anything you could possibly need, and the location was perfect. Extremely clean and such an inviting home. Just a short walk/bike ride to town, pool or beach. The kids enjoyed taking the tram occasionally and the tram stop is right in front of the house. Convenient location to walk to rosemary beach and Alys Beach for shopping and restaurants. We absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great

We really enjoyed our stay at Warmth of the Sun! The home is absolutely wonderful - we had plenty of space for 9 adults and felt like it would have been easy to add another couple or children. The home has incredible porches that we LOVED using, and several living room spaces. We also enjoyed using the grill and eating outside! Such a great space overall. Our only difficulty was with Seacrest beach access; we used the tram (very convenient - tram stop is across the street from the house) and were only allowed to be on a very small section of the beach. The area was roped off and the surrounding beaches were nearly empty but labeled private. We spoke to some employees there and they said that although it seemed busy, it was far less hectic than usual which was shocking to us. This is of course not the problem of the property owners, just something to consider when renting the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ben B.

Great spot, wonderful outdoor porches

Can't say enough about this area or this house. Wonderful outdoor porches, house is well appointed and the staff are good to work with. Would come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Best Thanksgiving Week Ever

We enjoyed our stay at Warmth of the Sun over the Thanksgiving week. The weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy all of the spacious outdoor space. The grills on the back patio are fantastic and the kitchen is well stocked. It's a beautiful home and well furnished. Family who stayed in the 3rd floor bedroom said that the room got very hot at night so I wonder if it becomes very uncomfortable in the Summer. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it. 30A Cottages was very responsive to all of our requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Highly Recommend

The home is very comfortable and had a floor plan that was well suited for our family members (ie. older teen, younger kids and in-laws). The kitchen was very well equiped with everything we needed to prepare food and dine in. Would have preferred to have a TV in each bedroom - especially the two masters. Very clean and well maintained.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

This was a very well maintained and nice vacation home. I know you are proud! Really enjoyed Seacrest. Tori and John from Beach Rentals were great to work with.

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