Title: McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! Waterfront vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44446800/44446735/350211fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44446800/44446735/8a3a0bbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44446800/44446735/b2df21e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44446800/44446735/43d4d54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44446800/44446735/0fb91a5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location South of 30A, McDonald Cottage is a spacious retreat perfect for family gatherings or group getaways. Enjoy the inverted floor plan with upstairs kitchen and living areas that make entertaining effortless. The property offers great gulf views from the large balcony on the front of the house, an open porch running along its length, and a third-floor deck. 4.0 ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 124591 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Air conditioning ## 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. ### McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! Property includes dedicated Rosemary Beach® community Beach Access via 9 Private Beach Walkovers. Beach chair service available for an additional cost through RBPOA Beach Service. Complimentary access to Rosemary Beach® Fitness and complimentary court time at Rosemary Beach® Racquet Club also included. South of 30a A Family Favorite! Welcome to the McDonald Cottage. This home is ideal for family gatherings or a group of couples.Located south of 30A on the southwest corner of Rosemary Ave and East Water Street. Very easy walking distance to the Western or Eastern Greens. The main house easily sleeps 15 . The inverted floor plan, with the kitchen and living area upstairs, makes for easy entertaining. There is a large balcony on the front of the house with great gulf views. High ceilings and casual elegance make this 4000 sq ft home one of the best properties at Rosemary Beach. There is a 2 bedroom/2 bath carriage house on this property that can be rented also - McDonald Carriage House. As you walk in the front door, you enter a very gracious entry. On this floor are 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The spacious downstairs master has a king bed and large bath. The second bedroom has 2 queen beds and a full bath. The third bedroom is a child's dream with 3 sets of bunk beds and a large bathroom with a long sink. All bedrooms have their own full bath. The washer/dryer are also on this floor. There is a special nook inside the backdoor for putting all those sandy shoes. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with a king bed and full bath with two sinks. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are all open to each other. In the living area is a flat screen TV along with Apple TV. There is a bar area beside the kitchen with a small refrigerator for drinks and an additional ice maker. The dining table is a large square which easily seats 12/14. An additional bedroom/TV room is on this floor and a half bath. We have recently renovated and added an additional room off the living area that has comfortable seating and another TV. This room has nice gulf views and lots of windows. An open porch on the front of the house runs the length of the house and has great water views. This is the perfect spot to spend the day relaxing or even napping. There are stairs off the back of the house that lead to a third floor deck. The most popular place in the house! The house comes with 4 bikes for you to enjoy. STR23-001434 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Gym - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 4,591 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112238400/112238345/432c1673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shell Of A View Cottage & Carriage - Gulf Front Rosemary Beach Jewel Rosemary Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=112238345&PinnedHotelID=112238345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75270000/75264700/75264627/4e1f406c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oasis Cottage & Carriage House-Luxurious, Breathtaking Gulf Front in Rosemary Rosemary Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=75264627&PinnedHotelID=75264627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115950000/115949500/115949405/230fba52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rosemary Bluegrass - 30 Secs to Beach, Luxury, Private Pool, Bikes Rosemary Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=115949405&PinnedHotelID=115949405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83914300/83914225/7f089659.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enchantment | Beach Front, Private Pool, Unobstructed Gulf Views, Next to Rosemary Beach Inlet Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=83914225&PinnedHotelID=83914225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44448600/44448546/11c5875c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Seas Cottage & CH - South of 30A! 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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 Vrbo Property Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes Fitness Tennis! 397024 ## About the area ![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%7C30.27805%2C-86.01524&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Gi-ZCU5VCl8i9Py24mhonn59mi4=) Rosemary Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Rosemary Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Alys Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Camp Helen State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Seacrest Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Carillon Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬10 min walk - ‪Donut Hole - ‬9 min walk - ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬12 min walk - ‪Amavida - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is McDonald Cottage - Gulf Views! Close to Beach! Free Bikes, Fitness & Tennis! located? > This family-friendly Panama City Beach vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Powell Lake and Camp Helen State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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