Title: 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Alys Beach ## Photo gallery for 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft ![Pool - 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34976700/34976635/w800h598x0y1-51e5c6ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34976700/34976635/9f988791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34976700/34976635/121c2dbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34976700/34976635/w849h565x0y1-e44c6db6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34976700/34976635/w799h599x1y1-3000492f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach, Great Gulf Getaway offers a spacious 3000 sq ft main house with an additional 3000 sq ft of fully furnished covered porches. Enjoy the short walk to the beach or ride the shuttle to unwind by the gulf or at Seacrest's largest lagoon-style pool. The property features wireless WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and a Sony PlayStation3 in the media room. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 163500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft “Great Gulf Getaway” is situated on a corner lot in Seacrest Beach which is located on Highway 30A, nestled between Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach. The house is located 2 blocks from the beautifully landscaped 12,000 sq ft lagoon style pool--the largest on 30A. The beach is short walk (less than 4min), but why walk when you can ride the free shuttle to the gulf and to the pool. The main house is spacious--3000 sq ft with an additional 3000 sq ft of fully furnished covered porches on 2 levels. There is an additional 500 sq ft of space available in the carriage house. Both the house and the carriage house have wireless wifi and a total of 8 flat screen TVs 42' or larger--all with DVDS. There is also a sony play station3 in the 3rd floor media room. The carriage house, above the garage, has a mini kitchen, dining table/chairs for 4, a queen bed, sofa , LCD flat screen 46' TV, DVD, and a bath with a shower. Carriage house is connected to the main house on the 2nd floor via the covered porch. The first floor has 10 ft ceilings, slate floors, and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances,a gas stove, and granite counter tops. There is a breakfast bar with seating for 5, and a dining table that seats 10\. The great room has HD LCD flat screen 46” TV and HD DVD player. The first floor also has a powder room, and a laundry room, as well as a master bedroom with a king size bed, LCD flat screen 46' TV, DVD player, and a bath with soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The 2nd floor has 9 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, and a mini kitchen with a sitting area that has a queen sleeper sofa, and wall hung LCD flat screen 42” TV.. There are 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor-each with their own bathroom. The 2nd master bedroom has a king size bed, LCD flat screen 46' TV, and DVD player, and a sofa . The ensuite bathroom has a separate shower, jacuzzi tub, and a double sink vanity area. One of the bedrooms has 4 twin bunk beds, and the other has 2 queen beds--both have LCD flat screen 42” TV's and DVD players. A spiral staircase leads to the 3rd floor room media room. It has sectional sofa seating with media cabinet housing a 50 inch plasma TV and Sony playstation 3 for movie viewing, and game playing. There is a deck off of this area with a lounge chair. Each of the main house bedrooms has french doors that open out unto a covered porch! The covered porches are furnished with sofas, lounge chairs, tables and chairs and a gas grill on the first floor. Brief Snapshot: House 1st Floor: Great room/eating area, kitchen, powder room/ master bedroom-king/ ensuite bath-separate tub/shower/double vanity 2nd Floor: Sitting room/queen sleeper sofa/tv/ mini kitchen master bedroom w/king bed & couch, ensuite bath/separate tub/shower/ double vanity, 2nd bedroom-4 twin bunk room/ bath/combo tub/shower, 3rd bedroom-2 queens/ bath w/shower 3rd Floor: media room/ very large sectional sofa Carriage House: mini kitchen, sitting area, eating area, queen bed, sofa, bath w/shower Keywords: beach house, carriage house, ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118701700/118701641/925090fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Seacrest Pools, Beach, & Town Center! 4 Bikes Included! 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Thanks! ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Prefer to rent to families-not adults w/group teen ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Prefer to rent to families-not adults w/group teen 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway 3 500 Sq Ft 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft Panama City Beach 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft Private vacation home 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway 3 500 Sq Ft Professionally Designed ## About the area Located in Rosemary Beach, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Beach.dx8021) [View more Vacation homes in Panama City Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8021-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.28469%2C-86.02365&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PMpDBm7Is1oIjy7J0N7WdBRPras=) Panama City Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![A walking path with water feature and homes in Alys Beach, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977231295/93d5b6a0-cec9-4f16-afb5-815c4e1d6711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alys Beach 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Milky Way over Rosemary Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496781/e76db346-f9c9-420b-b4ce-c76d19612b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rosemary Beach 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Dramatic pastel light sunset with sun rays in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with Pensacola coastline coast cityscape skyline in panhandle and ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653511/befdd564-712f-46f3-812e-f6a4cc2da4c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seaside Beach 16 min drive \- 13.8 km - ![Florida Panhandle which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127809/a3bad5c5-fbf7-45a4-a88c-d8a1b661e734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pier Park 23 min drive \- 18.4 km - Powell Lake 3 min drive \- 2.1 km ### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Idyll Hound Proper 3 min drive - Ambrosia 5 min drive - Fonville Press 11 min walk - Amavida 13 min walk - Starbucks 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft have a pool? ### Is 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft? ### What time is check-out at 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft? ### Where is 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5/5.5 Great Gulf Getaway-3,500 Sq Ft Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty M. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2024 We can’t say enough about the BEST host Mrs. Parkerson, she treats you like family not a stranger, The house was just as it is advertised, very clean, spacious, updated, close to pools, very close to tram to the beach, close to shopping and dining. We would definitely recommend this host/house to anyone wanting to stay in PCB in the future. ##### Misty M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Large Family This house is perfect for a large family with ample space both indoors and out. The house is well-maintained, equipped with all the essentials needed for convenience and large family meals. Cathie was a great communicator and very responsive the one time we needed her! Would definitely stay at this property again. ##### Laura B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bill G. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Very good location. The location of the property is very good. The website information list, six bedrooms, but it is really only five bedrooms, which includes the carriage house. However, our experience overall was very good. The shuttle was very convenient and timely getting to the beach. The weather was very good, even though we had a couple of days that were red flag days, meaning that the ocean was pretty rough. ##### Bill G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen S. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacay We loved all the space in this house. The teenagers were able to have some of their own spaces while each family had a room for "home base." It was easy to get to and from the beach, walking or on the tram, although the tram was sometimes slow. We had a little trouble with the dryer and a little mix-up with a door lock that took a little longer to solve than ideal, but otherwise we didn't lack anything for our stay. ##### Eileen S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald A. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time We loved the place, it fit our grown children and families to a tee! Every bed was occupied, pool was impressive and the beach, well it was way to crowded, but we choose the Fourth of July!! Will do again at a less busy time! ![Newly engaged son and his beautiful fiancee](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/db853633-c54a-4ba2-bc08-26c973b9f50c-1751825816214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gerald A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen M. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a great time and the house was well stocked. The only thing was that some of the furniture needed repaired but otherwise a fabulous week. ##### Karen M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne P. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seacrest Beach Great location. Very clean. Walking distance to beach, beautiful pool, shops and restaurants. ##### Anne P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina H. Jun 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than expected Comfortable close to amenities and perfect for our family ##### Nina H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trista L. Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Favorite Seacreast House We have been visiting Seacrest for over 15 years and have stayed in many different homes in Seacreast, This house has been our favorite from the first time we stayed in it. It's beautiful, stocked well, clean, cozy. We have many family memeories that have taken place in this home. It's always our first choice. The only times we don't stay there is if it's already booked. ##### Trista L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia S. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such an amazing house! We take a trip each year with my parents (70's), my two sister's, and families. Lots of people and different ages. This house was perfect! We love to eat, hang out, and play games in the kitchen/dining/living room area and this worked great. The bedrooms are all good size and everyone was comfortable. We loved being out on the covered porch drinking coffee in the mornings. Cathie was AMAZING! So quick to answer my many questions and made everything very easy. Great vacation spot! ##### Tricia S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Holly H. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### German Cockroaches and Little to no beach access/Overcrowding On the first day of our stay we discovered German Cockroaches in the kitchen and the downstairs master bathroom. This was extremely unsettling to myself and my family members. We checked in on a Saturday afternoon, found the cockroaches on Sunday, and the owner had an exterminator to the property on Monday. I appreciated her fast response to the problem, however we learned, from the exterminator, that this was an ongoing issue with the house. That was extremely disappointing to learn because we were not notified in any way that we would be showing up to a house that had roaches. My family would have wanted a full refund and our plans would have changed if we had known there was an infestation. I would also like to add that there are too many houses for the pool and beach access. The pool was always extremely crowded and you couldn't find a seat due to people leaving their things in the chairs and going back to their homes. The "beach" access is dominated by the umbrella/chairs that you have to pay for and the beach where you can set up your own chairs and umbrella is less than half the size of a football field with over 100 individuals trying to set up their things in that space. We ended up having to use a public beach access 2/3 miles away from the home. Overall it was not a home that I would recommend due to the cockroaches, small beach access, and overcrowding of the entire complex in general. ##### Holly H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Linda M. Aug 21, 2015 #### Nice House; Community has issues There were a few minor issues with the house, but overall it was a very comfortable home. The ice maker didn't function properly and we had to purchase ice for our daily use. The cleaners were an hour late leaving the property. There was a few kitchen essentials that we had to purchase ourselves. The biggest issue was the community and I would have liked to have known before we booked this home, which is why I'm writing a review. The access to the beach is limited because you can only go through the community directly in front of the main entrance to the Seacrest community. They do not allow bikes or any other wheeled objects (wheelbarrows, coolers, strollers) to go through their community, much less a car. So you have to park them across the street and carry all of your beach things (and kids) a good quarter mile to the beach. There are a few large golf carts the Seacrest community provides that you call and they will come to you, but only one can go into the beachside community at a time and there are only a handful, so during prime times, you will wait. I'm sure this system works fine in non-peak weeks, but in the middle of July it was quite annoying. The beach is also very crowded because everyone from these two communities is accessing it at from the same staircase. Two beach chair companies have monopolized the space and if you want to purchase an umbrella and two chairs it's $275 for the week or $50 a day. If you don't rent an umbrella for the week, you are hauling your things even farther down the beach. All these things considered, the water was beautiful and we had a wonderful time. We just wished we had known the issues with the beach access before we had selected this house/community. There is also a lot of construction going on in the community, so there was noise all day starting early in the morning. ##### Linda M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeff r. Jun 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn't be better Excellent property. Very clean and well appointed. Would definitely go back ##### jeff r. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R. Jun 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seacrest Beach Vacation May 2022 We had a great week long vacation with 3 generations. It went way too fast. We got quite a bit of rain but the temperature was amazing. Outside felt like air conditioning most days. The house is beautifully decorated in every nook and cranny. The pictures do not capture everything. It’s really stunning, tons of space, and great kitchen. We throughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for next year. ##### Amanda R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd & Tara B. Apr 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Getaway Cathie’s house is big and extremely comfortable. There are wrap around patios on both floors and multiple doors to every patio, which makes it easy to move around for everyone. We spent lots of time having coffee and chatting in the mornings, and relaxing in the evenings on the main floor patio. Very inviting. The house sits on a corner which makes for more parking, and we needed it because we had four cars. The house is furnished with a large dining table and that made our dining family style. We made many memories gathering everyone around for card and board games. The house really has everything you’ll need and we had a blast. Our teen girls especially liked having their own “apartment” over the garage, as well. Bravo to Cathie for providing the key piece to a wonderful family getawaway! Todd & Tara Barnes ##### Todd & Tara B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison M. Aug 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream Family Vacation The photos of this property really don’t do it justice, it is open and spacious and perfect for large groups since each bedroom has a private bathroom! The community pool was an easy walk and the tram stopped literally right in front of the front door for easy beach access! I would say 11 out of 10 if there was a ranking 😎 ##### Alison M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammi H., Priceville Jul 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Our family had a great time staying here. The house is very spacious and plenty of room for everyone. We all enjoyed sitting outside on the wrap around porch in the mornings and evenings The owner was very responsive if we had any questions. We will definitely stay here again. ##### Tammi H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. Jun 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home for multiple families! This home was perfect for our large group of 12, and there was plenty of room for even more people - we didn't even need to use the carriage house at all, other than for extra showers after a day at the beach! The owner was super responsive and helpful as well. ##### Michael D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amie S., Monroe, LA Aug 8, 2018 #### We loved this beach house! Great location! There was plenty of space for everyone. It’s hard to find a place where everyone has their own bathroom but this house checked that box too! House is on the corner of tram stop A5 so it’s just right out the front door. The two bikes in the garage were a nice addition. Owner communicated well with us and always answered any questions we had... we would rent this home again in the future. ##### amie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna M. Jun 25, 2018 #### Beautiful, roomy home! Our 16 family members fit comfortably in this home in Seacrest Beach. There is a bathroom attached to each of the 5 bedroom including the large carriage house. There are toppers on each bed and toppers for the hide a beds. Our teenage boys loved the 3rd floor entertainment room. We cooked each night in the large well stocked kitchen with a gas stove. There is a large dining room table that was perfect for scrapbooking, games, eating and other activities. The garage held many beach items that we could use. There is a Tram stop just outside the house for trips to the beach and the Seacrest Beach Pool is just a few blocks away. I highly recommend this house and Cathie is a super host! ##### Donna M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy C. Jun 17, 2018 #### Wonderful! Extremely spacious for large groups- we had 3 families plus a grandparent. The extra suite was perfect for grandparents and plenty of room in the main house for everyone else. Beautiful porches on two levels, well-equipped kitchen with all the basic cooking necessities and nice-sized bedrooms. Close to pool and speedy tram service to beach- can’t beat it! Will definitely stay here again!! ##### Betsy C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 11, 2016 #### Home away from home.l We stayed here recently(June 2016). The owner was very nice and accommodating. The place itself is nicer than the pics. It is beautiful, and the wrap around porch is amazing! It also slept 16 well. It has some beach gear to be used. We like to cook, and the kitchen had lots of conveniences. Great gas stove. Great getaway for extended family. We will stay again! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda I. Jul 22, 2015 #### cajun's family fun During the week of June 13-20 our family of fourteen spent a wonderful week at Seacrest Beach. This was our fifth every-other-year family vacation at Seacrest. We have stayed in two previous homes, both of which we really thought were great. Since our family continues to grow, this time I decided to look for a larger home. As I searched through the various houses, it seemed that Great Gulf Getaway would be a good choice. We were not at all disappointed. All of us enjoyed the lovely spacious home, and our grandchildren LOVED the third floor media room. The only negative was that we were not able to enter the home until a little after 5:00 the Saturday afternoon that we arrived, because housekeeping had not completed the cleaning. The supervisor of housekeeping showed up at our front door the next morning, apologizing for our delay in entering the house. She actually brought us a $50 Target gift card to make amends. We really appreciated that. Our week was very relaxing and fun-filled, as always! We especially loved having early morning coffee on the west porch with our three children and their spouses. That was a daily ritual, and a pleasurable one. My oldest daughter said, "You hit it out of the park, with this house." We are all looking forward to returning to Great Gulf Getaway for our next family vacation in 2017\. Thank you to the Parkerson's for sharing their vacation home with our family. ##### Linda I. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 20, 2013 #### It IS a "Great Gulf Getaway"!!! My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our three children, their spouses and our 4 grandkids in this lovely home. The photos do not lie; this is a VERY spacious home with plenty of room for adults and children alike. The "girls" and I especially appreciated the big kitchen with huge counter space for prep and cooking. We also enjoyed the large dining table for family meals and the adjacent eating space on the first floor porch. The large flat screen TV's in the living room and ALL adult bedrooms plus the 3rd floor "movie" room were a nice bonus!! The house, including the three levels of porches, was so large we all could have our "own" space. The location is ideal in close enough to the pool and beach but far enough for privacy and quiet. The few minor issues we had were taken care of promptly and satisfactorily by the owner and local manager. I would highly recommend this home and hope to return there in the near future. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethann R., Plano, Texas May 18, 2012 #### My Favorite Home to Rent in Seacreat This home is one of the most beautiful, inviting and comforable homes in all of Seacrest. Cathie has done a fantastic job with decorating and with the detail for her guests. We have rented for years, and stumbled upon this home and have already booked our next visit in August. I highly recommend this home and homeowner. ##### Bethann R. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Treasure Island 1611](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Treasure-Island-1611.h64677817.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Surf Club | 3BR/2BA| Gulf-front](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Beach-Hotels-THE-BIG-EASY-Grand-Surf-Club-HUGE-1900-Sq-Ft.h49005009.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Front Condo! Pet Friendly! 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