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Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow

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150 steps away, Camp Creek Beach adjoins the state beach near WaterSound
Beach access
Beach: 3 minute walk from house & chairs and umbrellas provided
Completely remodeled outside with new sunning patio and wrap around shaded deck
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Alys Beach, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Alys Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • South Walton Beaches
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Hall Bunker

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
-A mile of private beach - our neighborhood owns the beach, not the beachfront homes, so you have plenty of room to set up and spend the day. We also have only 60 homes in our neighborhood so there's never a crowd on the beach.
-South of 30A with private, safe beach walks so you can go back and forth to the beach and the house with ease.
-Lakefront with a dock, too... I know, it's confusing, but our lake empties into the Gulf, so you can literally kayak straight into the ocean (when the coastal dune lake has breached).
-New wraparound deck for great shaded outdoor space.
-Private front patio for sunning.

This is a fuss-free, low-key house. You'll have everything you need to feel comfortable and at home inside, and the very best of 30A beaches outside - no fighting for beach space since the beach is completely private. You're also in the heart of 30A so everything is accessible by bike.

Now, more about your stay:
We try to think of everything you need and provide it, but we ask that you treat our home and items as you would your own. That said, you can lay out on a private beach in the morning - with plenty of room to stretch out. Kayak from the backyard on the rare coastal dunes lake of Camp Creek in the afternoon. Wind down the day on a private dock, just in time to see the sun set on 30A's sugar sand dunes.

This modern bungalow has been recently remodeled outside and in. It features modern appliances and furniture designed for low-key guests who like easy, convenient, and fuss-free beach vacations.

The best part, however, is the location. You're steps away from your own private beach, making it easy to set up for the day, then walk back for lunch or snacks. If you prefer fishing, paddleboarding, or kayaking, walk outside in your backyard--this home is lakefront with its own private dock and paddleboard/kayak launch on Camp Creek Lake, a rare coastal dune that breaches (opens) into the ocean. Located SOUTH of 30A (which means no busy roads to cross) in a safe, quiet neighborhood, your kids can ride bikes around the circle or catch the 30A bike path to nearby Seaside, Alys, Watersound, or Rosemary Beach.

We designed the home to accommodate two families. There are two master suites with KING beds--one upstairs, one down. Each features lakefront views, sliding doors to the backyard, full baths with double vanities (tub/shower), and TVs.

The downstairs bunk room has 2 FULL (top) and 2 QUEEN (bottom) bunk beds. A third hall bathroom is adjacent to the bunk room with double vanities, full-size washer/dryer, and tub/shower. The "Harry Potter" hall bunk features 2 additional TWIN bunk beds tucked underneath the stairs. Every bedroom has a 55" television for streaming your own services.

The living area is upstairs with a combined living room/kitchen area with comfy, oversized sectional sofa and chairs, 55" television, kitchen island, dining table with removable leaf, and all the kitchen amenities you want and need while on vacation. Plus there is a gas grill for outdoor barbecues.

All bikes, surfboards, and paddle boards are available through nearby retailers. Anything on property or left by prior renters is used at your own risk. We can provide retailers if requested.

Overview:
*Lakefront views
*Steps to beach (private access; see location map)
*3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hall bunker
*1,550 square feet
*Fenced backyard
*2 onsite parking spaces; drive will fit 4 cars
*Wi-Fi
*4 Smart TVs for streaming from your own service

Overnight:
*KING bed in 1st floor lakefront master; full bath, TV, sliding doors to backyard
*KING bed in 2nd floor lakefront master; full bath, TV, sliding door
*2 QUEEN beds (bottom) and 2 FULL beds (top) in first floor bunk room; hall full bath, TV, lockers
*2 TWIN beds in hall bunker first floor; hall full bath

In June, July, and part of August, only week-long bookings are accepted.

Property manager

Heidi King
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*Minimum nights are required for certain dates but we might be able to accommodate your special dates. *Well-behaved pets are welcome with a pet fee.
Please notify owners of all issues w/in one hour of entering property. If owner is not notified immediately, a refund will not be given.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Alys Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alys Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amavida - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Circle 30A Beach Bungalow located?

Situated in Panama City Beach, this beach holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Camp Creek Lake and Deer Lake State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clayton s.

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

Great home and great location!

Wonderful home, great location, easy beach access. Beach not crowded. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meredith W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Extremely disappointing

There was no toilet paper for our group of 9 women! When I reached out to the host she told me she'd get in touch with housekeeping but I never heard back - we had to DoorDash toilet paper at our expense. One of the 'beds' is just a mattress on the floor! built to look like a bunk bed. After I returned home she charged me 300 for damage without any proof, picture or receipt for repairs. After three calls and hours of my time to VRBO Customer Service over the course of 2 weeks I got no resolution. Despite her being non-responsive to their repeated attempts to contact her they let the charge stand! I will NEVER rent from VRBO again; they care NOTHING about the guest, only the host. I am lobbying the owner of the 4 properties I manage on VRBO to remove the listings from this platform.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Anniversary Trip

Excellent location for access to the beach and Camp Creek lake. Beach was not crowded and the beach chairs and umbrella were easy to use. Loved going out on the lake as well. Lots of nearby places to eat and shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie H.

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

Summer family trip

Great location Great communication with owners Kitchen needs some updating and additional items but overall we loved this location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Location

Pefect location. Steps to the beach, fish off the back pier, golf cart ride to entertainment. Spacious home with plenty of room to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Love this area

We have been coming to Pelican Circle for four years. It is a hidden treasure. The location and beach are incredible. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Great Property!

The property and location is amazing. Property manager was very helpful, kind and prompt. I would like to see them add more utensils and other kitchen items (eating utensils are almost all gone, need pizza cutter and additional spatulas). That would be a great addition/change I would make. We have stayed in Pelican Circle for 7 years and will definitely be back. I’m excited about the renovation being made.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

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

Wonderful home for a large group!

Heidi was great to work with and incredibly accommodating. Her home was the perfect spot for our Junior League retreat. Lots of space and extra comfy! Also a really great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

rhiannon p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Will come back to 30a but not at this house

The beach was beautiful. House was ok. Three of our six days we had to wait on maintenance. Light broken in the bathroom, air conditioning not working properly and the pipes broke (which we kindly let them know about however maintenance left broken deck boards and screws everywhere to be stepped on). Upon leaving we did everything on the check out list however we were charged an extra cleaning fee because the blackest needed to be washed. Silly me to assume blankets got cleaned after each trip. Guess that explains the cockroaches. Trash cans completely full from previous guests. Storage closet had to be completely cleaned to find chairs left for use. Gas was available in the grill, but the grill didn’t work. One of the kayaks leaked leaving my brother in law struggling in the water. So many other options for places to stay, will not chose this place next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Fun dock

It was perfect. Great dock. We had a fun time at the dock and the beach was very close. Cute and quaint. Owner super responsive! Great times!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kajanan S.

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

Pleasant stay around Panama City beaches (Alys Beach)

It was a very pleasant stay, we stayed there for a night and everything was well organized. Host is very prompt in answering your question and doubts. It would be better if we can keep the backyard bit cleaner too. It was full of leaves.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Loved the Lake!

We love this place! Beaches are not crowded, lake is lovely, home is so well decorated and it had everything we needed, and then some!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Fantastic

Just the little getaway that my family needed. Throughly enjoyed our time and the house. The dune lake access was a major bonus, my husband, my self and our 3 daughters loved it. Heidi was a pleasure to work with and was so helpful on anything that was needed. We can’t wait to come back again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Bachelorette Party

We were mesmerized by how whimsical and cozy each room felt. All the ladies slept beautifully in their beds. The private neighborhood access provided a breath taking view of the sun setting on the ocean. We were lucky enough to witness a full moon over the ocean during our stay. The town was charming and we honestly couldn't say enough kind things about the host. Thank you for allowing us to occupy your property during this very special time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S., League city, Texas 77573

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

Quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay, although it looks like a long walk to the beach, it’s actually quite quick. Most of it was shaded which was nice for the high 90’s we experienced that week. We enjoyed the kayaks and my son loved the surf board. He spent most of the week learning to catch a wave. Hope to return next year, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACK M.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Everything was great. Anything and everything (food, shopping, beach) you need is close by. Private gated neighborhood was nice! We would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay. Lots of room, very close to the beach. The ability to use the owners bikes and kayaks were a big plus. Two families shared the house with teenagers and young ones. You will enjoy you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

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

House was as described.

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie C.

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

Great time

Communication was great. Location ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asim A.

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

Perfect location

We visited 30A couple of times. This property has by far the best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Julia O.

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

Lovely home with great access to town and beach

We had two couples staying in the house and had a fantastic time. The beach was close and very private, the bikes and kayaks were in good shape, and the house was well cared for. We especially appreciated some of the smaller touches like the bike locks having hooks for easy use and storage and the large kitchen table for playing games. The outdoor shower and hose were also very convenient for hosing off after the beach. There are a couple items of note: The path down to the dock is not long but it is through a little wooded and hilly area without steps. There are a couple sets of steps (I’d estimate around 30 total but I did not count) leading to the beach itself and two leading into the house. You can bike to lots of restaurants and coffee shops on the 30A strip, the path is well maintained. The bathrooms had towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper in each one. The beach chairs are heavy but we loved having them and the beach umbrellas available. The kitchen is well stocked with every pan and dish you could need. Heidi is fantastic to work with and responded to all of our questions very promptly! The reason for the 4 stars vs 5 comes down to the beds. We only used the two king beds so I cannot speak to the rest, but the kings were very firm. If you are sensitive to beds or prefer a mattress with padding then I would plan on bringing something to sleep on. I would also recommend bringing your own pillows - the ones in the first floor suite were very thin with no other options available unless you took them from the bunk room (which is only possible if no one else is using it obviously). Overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Best stretch of beach you’ll find

This house is in the cutest, quietest residential neighborhood with a short little path to the beach. Our 10th trip to 30A and we could not believe how empty this gorgeous stretch of beach was! You could see crowds down the beach 150 yards away or so, but nobody near us. The house itself is very cute and fun. Has an ideal table if you’re a jigsaw puzzle nerd like me. We felt completely at home and comfortable. There were only 4 of us but there was plenty of space for easily double the people. The side yard deck was a great space to drop our sandy stuff and rinse off at the end of each day. I appreciated all the towel hooks in all the perfect spots. I don’t ever plan to stay anywhere else again when we go to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Maryville Tn

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

We were very pleased with the property and all the amenities.

Location was very good the steps up and down to beach were somewhat of a challenge as a member of our party has a fused back and lung cancer. Other than the steps we loved the whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Laci T.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay! Great location for beach access. Our family had a blast on the lake; fishing and kayaking. Plenty of room for everyone.

About the host

Hosted by Heidi King

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beach bums at heart

Why they chose this property

*Steps to a private beach
*Lakefront bungalow with gorgeous views
*Private dock for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and most importantly, for taking in the spectacular sunsets
*Conveniently located between Seaside and Rosemary Beach, 1 mile from Alys Beach to the east or WaterSound to the west, making it easy to reach 30A activities and restaurants by bike
*Bungalow is fuss-free - we've included all sorts of conveniences so you feel at home away from home

What makes this property unique

When we go on vacation, we want easy... Easy access to local activities, easy upkeep in a house, easy living. We have no worries turning our kids outdoors. There's no crossing a busy Highway 30A. They can ride their bikes through the private neighborhood with limited traffic. They can walk down to the private beach, swim, then easily walk back for a quick snack without having to pack up everything. And the bike path is super close, making it easy to reach Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterSound, and Seaside by bike. 850-668-5525

Languages:

English, French

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