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"Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes!

Relax on your private balcony as you soak up sunrise and sunset views of the Emerald Coast. Explore miles of trails to dining options and shops.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
On the beach
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes!

30A Escapes presents... "Castle in the Sand"

- Gulf front condo
- Updated furniture
- Gulf Views from Living and Dining Rooms
- Master Bedroom Balcony
- Grill on Site
- Jacuzzi Tub
- Gulf Front Pool Private to Monterey
- Gated Condo Community
- Wine Cooler
- Washer and Dryer in Condo

Enjoy Panoramic views from this luxurious Gulf Front 3 bedroom, 3 bath with bunk room, western corner 4th floor Monterey Condo in Seacrest Beach, FL.

This remodeled Monterey condo has a modern chic flair; all new flooring, furniture, and bedding throughout. Sit on your wrap around deck to view breathtaking sunrise and sunsets.

Nestled between the beaches of Rosemary and Seaside, guests can enjoy walking or biking on any of the miles of paved trails to numerous dining options and shops. This quaint 24 unit Gulf Front Mediterranean style complex is situated on a private sugar sandy beach here on the beautiful Emerald Coast. Float in the heated Monterey Gulf front pool, or enjoy the weekly outdoor events, Farmers Markets, and music concerts.

The king master ensuite includes a walk-in shower, and jacuzzi tub, plus private access to the Western facing balcony that offers spectacular views of the shimmering Emerald Coast.

There are two queen rooms with private bathrooms and an additional bunk alcove with 2 twin beds. One of the queen bedrooms has private access to the hall bathroom providing the option as a second master suite. There is a new queen sleeper sofa in the living room that will sleep 2.

Seacrest West Community Overview:

The Hub World class entertainment
Live music, movies and Jumbo Tron
Family oriented
Fun coastal shops
Dining and Restaurants
Short Distance to Alys and Rosemary Beach

Important Things to Know:
1) Travel protection is NOT included in our quotes, but can be purchased during checkout or obtained independently.
2) VERY IMPORTANT - WE DO NOT ACCEPT WIRE TRANSFERS. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX only.
3) This property has 3 bikes for guest use. To utilize the bikes - a waiver must be signed before the code is provided to the guest. Additional bikes can be rented through 30A Escapes.
4) Fireplace is not available for guest use.
5) The community pool is only heated from October 1st to December 1st.

Property manager

30A Escapes.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,452 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Condo
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Gulf Front! Community Pool! Amazing Sunset Views!
Gulf Front! Community Pool! Amazing Sunset Views! Sleeps 8!

About the area

Map
Seacrest Beach West, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 4 min walk
  • Alys Beach - 4 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach - 9 min drive
  • Carillon Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust at The Hub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is "Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Alys Beach. Rosemary Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

"Castle in the Sand" Gulf Front Seacrest Condo w/ Amazing Views + Pool + Bikes! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Smith Family Annual Beach Trip
Property was just amazing. We have been vacationing in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores for over 25 years and this house was the best ever. Loved the kitchen layout and the nine beach front bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalise R.

Great stay
Property was as described in reviews and photos. Easy beach access. Recommend renting chairs and umbrella thru Jake's service.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

30A Getaway
The property was very clean and well stocked. We didn’t cook but the kitchen seemed to have everything you’d need. The 3 bedrooms with 3 baths was perfect for a girl’s trip. The property needs a few touch ups but for the price is a great deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Awesome property
Awesome experience definitely would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Great stay!
We enjoyed everything about our stay. The property was immaculate. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Weather wasn’t great but the place was fantastic
Very nice. Love the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Wonderful spot
We had a nice time relaxing on the beach and using these amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Excellent Location
Everything was perfect! Great location on the beach and within a short distance to Rosemary Beach! We loved riding the bicycles!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

Loved it!
Beautiful property with a beautiful view! Everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Great stay!
We had a wonderful time in this spacious 3 bedroom condo. Plenty of room for all 10 of us! Close to restaurants and Publix food store. The beach was not crowded and beautiful! Great family vacation. Property manager was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Lovely property
It was a lovely property, great location, no complaints. The checkout time was a bit earlier than we've usually had to do, but otherwise it was all great. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W., Indiana

Amazing
Amazing place. Exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend. We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr Todd J.

January escape
We absolutely loved our stay! Mother Nature was a lil colder than we anticipated, but everyone had to navigate around the weather. We all want to come back soon in the warmer months to take in the many Festivals that are happening!!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Honeymoon at Castle in the Sand
This place was absolutely perfect after our beach wedding for a short 3 day honeymoon- the views and amenities were absolutely incredible. A couple small things that we thought would be an improvement would be carts at the elevators for loading our bags in. We had to make multiple trips. And there were no instructions for the main TV-we were on our honeymoon so no big deal for us but it was very difficult to figure out. Other than that the place could not have been more perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

A wonderful place to stay
This is the second year we've stayed at Castle In the Sand for the full month of February. It's a safe and convenient location very close to Alys and Rosemary Beaches. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom that worked very well for our party. Sitting on the balcony overlooking the ocean with coffee each morning and watching the sunset with a glass of wine each night. The unit is dated. Appliances are old but in great working condition. It would be nice to have the double pane window in the french door to the balcony fixed. It's cloudy and obstructs the view. Other than that everything in the unit is in great working condition. I would recommend staying at Castle in the Sand.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg A.

Floor plan is cramped. Small kitchen, no where to store groceries, small master bath shower
For such a nice area, the floor plan left a lot to be desired. But putting that aside, there was a day where I had to do some work, and I couldn't, because the WiFi constantly bounced. I suppose it's a great place if you plan to eat out every night and "disconnect" from the rest of the world. Didn't fit what we planned. The beach was beautiful, but I had to make sure my family's umbrellas were out on the beach by 6:30 am, because the beach attendants would have the rentable umbrellas and chairs filling all waterfront space by then. A whole week of vacation and didnt sleep past 6:15. The decor was nice, big balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Kristen L.

Terrific View & Private Beach Access
Unit was clean and had a few amenities for cooking. Twin bunk space was tight (think boxcar bunks). Overall accommodations were good and we would consider revisiting this property if other clientele had better pool/beach etiquette (there was blatant underage smoking/drinking, eating and not cleaning up by the pool, obnoxious banter & music). We also had difficulties with construction trucks barring entry//exit through the gate. But by far the biggest inconvenience was not having access to hot water for 24+ hours and subsequent loss of dryer use for 12+ hours. We lost a beach day and subsequent time at a nice dinner party dealing with this inconvenience. I would like to see owner offer good will with adjusting that daily rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

WENDY T.

Fantastic stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this property and the surrounding 30A area. The unit was very clean and in excellent condition. Bedrooms are spacious and the bunk room was of adequate size for a small adult. A few minor issues/questions which were very promptly addressed by the property manager. Check in and out was a breeze. Our only 'wishes' would be that the gas fireplace be allowed to be utilized by guests in the winter season (maybe put it on a timer or something?) and that there be more silverware added to the kitchen (otherwise it is adequately equipped)-- IMHO there is not enough for 10 people if you were at max capacity in the unit-- honestly, there wasn't really enough for 4. The coffee pot is a mix of a regular pot and a keurig for those wondering. There are also a few games and boogie boards in the laundry closet. The unit was SUPER quiet (although we were there in off season) and because it is a small complex, we never had to wait for the elevator! Plenty of towels and extra blankets. Overall an amazing location, beautiful beach and a well-maintained unit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

Loved it
Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Great condo in convenient location
Very clean, nicely decorated, had everything necessary in the kitchen and then some. Layout was good, nice size balcony overlooking the beach, great location close to several restaurants, shopping etc. Beach was nice with chair service available.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Dallas

Perfect Getaway
An inviting condo with an updated beach vibe. But the view and location put the Monterey over the top! Even when weather forced us inside, we were treated to stunning views and the melodic sounds of the waves. We are already missing the sand between our toes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H., Virginia

Would recommend
The unit was as advertised, perfectly clean and spacious. The interior decorating was up to date. We enjoyed the sunset views and being steps from the beach. I would recommend salt, pepper and cooking spray be added to the kitchen staples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Wonderful Thanksgiving memories
The property is beautifully located on the beach. The condo was clean and looked exactly like the pictures online. The entire experience was wonderful. The beach chair service was placed every day as promised. We boogie boarded, surfed and road bikes into Seacrest. The entire trip was perfect and 30A escapes provided great communication throughout the week. I would definitely stay here with my family again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah A., Roswell, Georgia

Perfect Location and Comfortable Accommodations
Beautiful Gulf Front location on Seacrest Beach. The view from the large balcony is fabulous! The condo is large and the beds are divine! There are so many wonderful restaurants within 5 miles. We would definitely consider this rental in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Debra T.

The view is magnificent!
Beautiful and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018