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"The Spotted Grouper was exactly what my wife and I needed, a quiet, peaceful respite from our stressful jobs and hectic lives in a large urban area. The cottage is unassuming, but perfect for a kicked-back beach getaway. It had everything we needed, and the screened-in porch with a vintage glider is icing on the cake. Two large restaurants in Panacea - Angelo’s and The Trident - just a short drive from the cottage - are superb, definitely worth checking out. Just down the road is Bald Point State Park, with a beautiful white sand beach we had all to ourselves and hiking trails, where we spent a full morning exploring. We’ve vacationed in the Florida Panhandle many times, but we agreed that the week we spent at the Spotted Grouper was our best vacation yet. Highly recommended."

"Property as advertised. Clean & comfortable. Very easy walk to beach. Interior, exterior and grounds nicely done and comfortable. The local PM (Laura) was very helpful and responsive. We will book again next year."

"Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive."

"We loved the hospitality that was given. We would definitely stay again."

"The location is perfect. It’s in walking distance to restaurants and had a great view of the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the waves and the hot tub was a plus!"

"Nice privacy at this property and we loved the vintage feel. The lighting inside was a little harsh at night, needs more lamps in the main rooms but not much else to complain about for sure!"

"Overall our stay was great! We had a beautiful view of of the bay. It was a nice place to stay."

"It’s a nice getaway from the fast pace and busy schedule of life. The beach wasn’t crowded even though it was prime spring break time and we were able to get some good sunbathing in. The water was not the clear blue of the gulf coast that we were expecting, but it was still good to play around in and there were plenty of dolphin sightings! Star gazing was amazing as there is little to no light pollution. The owners were very responsive and helpful and great to work with. Knowing that the closest Walmart was 45 minutes away, we opted to bring our food - that worked out well for us. It was a great place to stay if a laid back, relaxed beach vacation is what you’re looking for!"