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Blue Cove Retreat - 3 Bedroom w/Private Pool. Sleeps 6. Quiet Community, Close to Fishing Marinas.

House in Panama City, FL

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.6 · 33 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private pool experiences and sun-soaked downtime for memorable family moments

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Steps from downtown conveniences and bay access for boating.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Alexa-guided tips, Smart TV and board games boost stay fun.

What guests are saying

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4.6

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Guests consistently highlight the professionalism of the hosts and the welcoming atmosphere of the property. Many appreciate the quiet neighborhood and the privacy of having a pool. Reviewers commend the overall cleanliness and comfort, making it a great choice for families. Some guests have suggested improvements, such as additional amenities and clearer representations of certain features in photos. Overall, visitors enjoy a pleasant stay and express a desire to return.

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Property details

Blue Cove Retreat is a cozy private home in the heart of downtown Panama City, FL. It has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 people. There is a large private pool for your enjoyment. This home is located close to 2 boat ramps with access to the bay, Shell Island, and the Gulf of Mexico if you wish to bring a boat and go fishing. The home has a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances. There is an oven/stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, blender, and coffee maker. There is dining area seating for 6 to enjoy a homemade meal. The cozy living room has seating for 6 with a Smart TV. There are some board games available in the living area and some books in the bookshelf. We welcome you to relax or play a family game to share some laughs and make some memories. We also provide an Alexa which is paired with our software to provide you area recommendations, information about the home, and the ability to play music and answer questions. This device can have the microphone disabled by pressing a mute button on the device. The master bedroom has a new cozy queen size mattress with closet. There is a private bathroom with tub/shower. The guest bedroom has a new cozy queen size mattress and a closet. There are 2 chairs should you choose to sit in peace and read a book or catch up on social media. The 3rd room has 2 new twin size mattresses and a closet. There is a 2nd bathroom in the hallway which has a tub/shower combo. Out back you'll enjoy the private pool with jet tub (NOT hot tub). There are some chairs out back to sit back and watch the kids or just catch some sunshine. The pool has a light for swimming at night. There is a chest with random pool toys for your use. There is parking for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway and the gravel parking area beside the driveway. The gravel parking area is large enough to park a large center console boat for those that wish to bring a boat to go fishing or visiting our beautiful resource, Shell Island. Downtown Panama City is different from Panama City Beach because the area is much quieter, family friendly, the restaurants aren't as busy, and are more unique. There is a wonderful brewery 2 miles away, as well as several bay front dining options within 4 miles. *Please NOTE there will be a $500.00 Spring Break deposit and a variable check-in process provided with pre-arrival instructions for those reservations taking place between 03/07-04/15. This amount is not considered as part of your total, but due prior to arrival. This amount will be refunded once unit has been cleared of any damage. *Registered guest must complete the rental agreement which requires a credit/debit card be placed on file to protect the condo against damages. *No pets. *No smoking. *ANY booking made within 48 hours of arrival will require CC and matching ID on file - no exceptions. The reservation will be canceled and refunded to the original form of payment. As a guest of you receive 1 free daily activity provided by Xplorie, our 3rd party activity partner. Your choice of: Dave & Buster's ($20 free gameplay), SkyWheel at Pier Park (one ticket), WonderWorks, or Island Time Sailing Dolphin Cruise (seasonal). **not included for guests staying over 27 days. This is a $125 value, free for our guests. If you book this property, as the 25 years of age or older person, and do not come with the rest of the group who are under 25 years of age occupying the property, your reservation will be canceled, the occupants of the property will be evicted, and you will receive no refund. These acts are booking a reservation under false pretenses, and will not be tolerated. These actions will be reported to the booking platform you used, and further penalties or consequences may arise from the booking platform you booked this property with.. Minimum age to book this property is : 21

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Hernandez

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July 2026

Our stay was overall okay. The house looks just like the pictures, and the location was great for us since it’s about a 40-minute drive from Panama City Beach. It’s a good option if you’re looking for somewhere a little farther from the busy areas and want more privacy. One thing I would recommend is bringing extra essentials like paper towels, toilet paper, and other household items, since the stay only includes the initial/start-up amount of amenities. The bed and pillows were also a little uncomfortable, but nothing too bad or unbearable.

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Krista

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May 2026

Stayed here while visiting family met our needs perfectly.

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Kaylan

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March 2026

Would definitely recommend everything was great enjoyed the place very much felt like home

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Patrick

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October 2025

For a property offered by a commercial vacation company, the house/property was not well prepared/cared for. Lawn was in dire need of cutting and is full of sand spurs (which were also found in many of the rugs and mats inside the house - none of us wore our shoes past the front door mat, so this was from previous tenants). All other parts of house were clean and ready. Ceilings had isolated spots (just a couple) of obvious, un-repaired leak areas with peeling paint. Appliances, plumbing, AC and TV are great; we didn't use the pool but it was in good shape - hot tub area of pool had same temp as pool, but again, we didn't use either section. Company was responsive to the minor complaints we had.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 21

No smoking

No parties

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