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Next to the Beach~2BR~Walking
My friends and I stayed here and it was great! Kyle was friendly and the walk to the beach was so quick!

Condo in Miramar Beach, FL with Amazing Ocean View
Everything was fantastic, Matthew provided everything we needed!! Definitely would book again

Bubbles Up
Sonya by far is one of the BEST hostess that I have encountered staying Airbnb…she is kind,humble,helpful & professional!! The house was beautiful & nicely decorated .. The attention to detail & cleanliness did not go unnoticed.. She had everything you could possibly want to make your stay comfortable. Sonya is a problem solver & will do whatever is needed to ensure you have a great vacation. My family loved the spacious house with hidden treasures like the extra loft tv room upstairs perfect for your kiddos to snuggle on the sofa & enjoy a movie.. the salt water pool in the backyard was also a fan favorite & it’s deep enough to really get your swim on.. The beach is only a few blocks away & can be seen from the house…I do recommend renting the 6 seater golf cart for a small additional fee that Sonya will have fully charged & ready for your enjoyment. Outside shower is heated. Thank you again Sonya for sharing your lovely home with us. You are phenomenal 🤍 will absolutely rent again

Million Dollar View-2 Bd/2 Bath Condo on the Beach
Mimi’s place was everything we hoped for and more! The location was absolutely perfect—close to everything we needed, yet peaceful and scenic. The views from her home are breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset. Mimi was truly the best host. She was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Every question was answered promptly, and her warm hospitality made us feel right at home. We had such an amazing time and are already looking forward to our next visit. If you’re thinking about booking—do it! You won’t be disappointed.

Gulf Views, Pool, Near Pier Park, Walk to beach
Great stay! The place was very comfortable and had everything you need for a weekend getaway. Amazing location right across from the beach. Would definitely come back

Coastal Sands - Sands Street - Free Golf!
Great house, we will definitely book this again. Location was perfect, close to beach, restaurants and quiet neighborhood. Host was very helpful and responsive. House was squeaky clean , great amenities and very spacious. Smooth check in and check out . 5 star in every category. Thanks

Beachside Paradise
Great stay in PCB! Super close walk to the beach. House is nice and clean! Would totally recommend!

Panama City Beach Oceanfront 3bd/3B luxury condo
This was by far the best condo I’ve ever rented in my many years of vacationing. The layout was perfect!! Having a view from every room was amazing. I loved the supplies that the owners provided. And the little extra items that were provided that you don’t necessarily find in unit….such as bikes, cooler, several lounge chairs, collection of spices, laundry pods. I was very very impressed. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation experience.
Other great vacation rentals in Watersound

Destin For Greatness - SLEEPS 12
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect for our group of eight--two families with four kids ages 9-14. We especially appreciated the spacious bedrooms, the numerous bathrooms, and the balcony. We had fun the pool and the nearby beach.

Create Memories On The Beach! Outstanding Gulf Vie
Beds were super comfortable! The resort is absolutely amazing! The views from the balcony are breathtaking! There is a great restaurant on site and love all the amenities! Love how the resort comes with chairs and umbrella on the beach! Great place to stay and I would for sure return in the future!!!!

Casa Marlin Beach House PCB, FL
Great place that was so close to the beach. Pool was very clean and the water temperature was perfect. If I’m ever back in the area I’ll definitely book this place again.

Gulf coast vacation townhome
We had so much fun on our trip at Jerry’s AirBnb. he was very helpful in listing local recommendations and the house was super close to the beach, maybe 5 minute walk. we were very close to all the local tourism spots and had so much fun, and loved the back patio for hanging out! Beautiful place!

3 Bd Lakefront Cottage at Sandestin®, 2 Golf Carts
Very nice place, the golf carts make it work really well.

Oceanfront On The Beach +PCB Best Prime Location
Our stay was great! The location being directly on the beach was great for my family. I have small kids, so being able to be steps away from the beach was perfect. The hosts were great communicators they literally responded in seconds. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyway stay here. It was family friendly and inviting.

The Panama City Beach Getaway
I would highly recommend staying here! The house is clean and cozy and conveniently located close to the beach.

Gulf Coast Getaway
Todd and Mary were wonderful hosts! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. They checked in on my husband and me throughout our stay, which really showed how much they care about their guests. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the public beach. They even provided beach chairs and an umbrella, which was such a nice bonus. We’d definitely stay here again!
Your guide to Watersound
Welcome to Watersound
Whimsically named Watersound has everything you need for a good time, and that’s by design. This private community on Florida’s Emerald Coast boasts hiking and biking trails, restaurants, outdoor movie screenings on a jumbotron, an 18-hole golf course, and two 7,000-square-foot zero-entry pools. All of this rests alongside pristine beaches dotted with coastal dunes, crisscrossed by winding wooden boardwalks. Welcome to South Walton, a community of 16 beach towns, each carefully planned to suit the needs of their residents and visitors, offering several different flavors of smalltown life. There’s quaint Rosemary, with its town square and cobblestone streets, and funky Grayton, populated with art galleries and creatives. It’s all under the banner of New Urbanism, a city planning philosophy that calls for walkable cities with lots of public gathering spaces. Perfection is subjective, but there’s no question that’s what the planners of South Walton strive for — with a bit of assistance from nature, which provided 26 perfect miles of white sand shores.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Watersound
Spring and summer are high seasons in South Walton. Balmy weather and warming waters arrive with spring, along with afternoon rain showers. Summers are hot and the beaches are busy with visitors. Early fall often looks a lot like summer, but by winter the crowds have died down, although a cool but sunny day on these pretty beaches is often quite appealing to out-of-towners who would otherwise be shoveling snow. You can usually find an outdoor activity around here, where the public space is activated with live performances, food trucks, and outdoor film screenings.
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Seaside
To really get a sense of what New Urbanism is all about, head to Seaside, whose designers are pioneers in the city planning principle. Every detail of the city has been considered, down to the cute cottages painted in pastel colors intended to improve people’s moods. Fuel up on Airstream Row, a block lined with gleaming trailers retrofitted as curbside eateries. Rosemary and Alys Beach were designed by the same planners.
Grayton Beach State Park
Hike trails lined with coastal scrub oak and magnolia at this 2,000-acre park where snowy plovers roam and sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. About 350 feet from shore is an artificial reef where snorkelers may encounter sea anemone, colorful fish, and even dolphins. You can rent kayaks and canoes within the park, where there is also a snack stand.
Man in the Sea Museum
This aptly named museum is devoted to the human desire to explore the watery ocean depths. Here you’ll find the world’s first underwater living facility, submarines, antique diving suits, and even relics recovered from a 16th-century shipwreck. Every Friday the museum hosts a food truck, so you can grab lunch as you ponder just exactly what one eats in an underwater capsule house.
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- Crab Island
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- St. Andrews State Park
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- James Lee Beach
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- Blue Mountain Beach
- St. Andrew State Park Pier
- Shipwreck Island Waterpark
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- Shell Island Beach
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