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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Aerial view
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Panacea, FL
  • Bald Point State Park
    1 min walk
  • Public Beach Access
    11 min drive
  • Alligator Point Beach
    14 min drive

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About the area

Panacea

Close to the beach.At this Panacea vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bald Point State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Public Beach Access. Alligator Point Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Bayside Marina is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bald Point State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Ochlockonee River State Park - 35 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 36 min drive - 41.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jim Dog's Deli And Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow 20% OFF FALL SPECIAL!!

The Spotted Grouper is a delightful secluded Florida beach bungalow surrounded by twisted Sand Live Oaks. We are located on Bald Point beside Alligator Point, FL in a small, quiet beach neighborhood along the Forgotten Coast, surrounded by Bald Point State Park.
The house is 100 yards from the Gulf - to get there just walk down Grouper Street to the water-there are no streets to cross. It is a very secluded natural beach with lots of sea life where you can enjoy all the beauty of nature. You have gulf views from the living room as well as the porch and patio and the sound of the ocean can lull you to sleep at night. The fishing is fantastic, as are the local restaurants and seafood markets. The house is at ground level so you don't have stairs to climb which makes it very convenient for carrying suitcases and groceries into the home. It sleeps 6 with 1 queen bed and 1 double bed and also has a sleeper sofa in the LR.
We are 45 miles south of Tallahassee, 340 miles due south of Atlanta. The Spotted Grouper makes a perfect getaway if you like a quiet area that DOESN'T have a crowded beach with abundant wildlife and nature reminiscent of "Old Florida".

Property manager

Sheree Sommers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Spotted Grouper Old Florida Beach Bungalow
The Spotted Grouper - Old Florida Beach Bungalow Panacea

Secluded Florida Beach Bungalow 20% OFF FALL SPECIAL!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
Clean, cute, and close to the beach! Good restaurants if you don’t want to cook. Enough space for all of us and a tv in every room which we hardly turned on until nighttime. Would reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave G., Harrison OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Clean great excess to beach
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded beachfront oasis
This place is truly magical! You can hear the waves crashing on the shore from the porch and an unspoiled, secluded beach is just a few steps away. Clean and fully stocked, Sheree’s place is phenomenal. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Forgotten Coast Delight
Just what we needed! Quiet beach. Better amenities than advertised. Cozy and peaceful. Owner made great contacts and gave explicit details. We're ready to book our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandsons 1st Vacation
It was an amazing adventure...I was able to visit 3 different beaches and see many more along the way to see my son
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanest Beach Bungalow in Florida!
This may have been the cleanest property we have ever stayed in!! We loved the old Florida charm of the home with a great view of the gulf! Within walking distance to the small beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forgotten Coast Beauty
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at the Spotted Grouper. It never disappoints . We absolutely adore this place every time we visit. If you are looking for peace, tranquility , and the beauty of nature surrounding you then book this place. This truly is a hidden treasure on the forgotten coast. You are almost always the only ones on the beach. The wildlife is stunning. Our favorites are around 7PM when the sandbars start to form & you can walkout & collect all sorts of treasures. To Do: 1) Watch sunrise 2) Relax 3) Rest 4) Watch sunset 5) Repeat 1-4 daily Sheree is amazing to work with. Thank you for sharing your treasure with us! We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Very quite sucluded little place. All my kids had fun from hunting crabs to fishing to playing on the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely relaxing!
We had a great time at The Spotted Grouper! It was so relaxing and quiet. Just what we wanted. Would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The house was great and just what I was looking for to relax. The view was amazing and the area is very quiet. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
The whole process with Sheree was easy! The bungalo was cozy, a great place to relax. Good fising on the adjacent beach. It was quiet, and perfectly secluded for us. We will definately rent the bungalo again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Peaceful, Relaxing
The Spotted Grouper was exactly what my wife and I needed, a quiet, peaceful respite from our stressful jobs and hectic lives in a large urban area. The cottage is unassuming, but perfect for a kicked-back beach getaway. It had everything we needed, and the screened-in porch with a vintage glider is icing on the cake. Two large restaurants in Panacea - Angelo’s and The Trident - just a short drive from the cottage - are superb, definitely worth checking out. Just down the road is Bald Point State Park, with a beautiful white sand beach we had all to ourselves and hiking trails, where we spent a full morning exploring. We’ve vacationed in the Florida Panhandle many times, but we agreed that the week we spent at the Spotted Grouper was our best vacation yet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very quaint. Perfect location. Quiet. Clean. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna E., Oxford, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
My husband and I had another great stay at the Spotted Grouper. Sharee is an awesome host and so easy to work with. Our only "complaint" was that our stay was too short :) We wished we would have had the time to stay longer. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing get away, this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Grouper Street cottage
Very cute. Perfect for those of us getting older. All on ground level. And grab bars in the shower.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena D., Fernandina Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable nest
First of all I want to say how accommodating and sweet that Sheree is! She certainly made us feel comfortable staying there. The place was exactly as I saw it online and very close to the beach. I know they're probably a nuisance but I was very excited that I got to see a bear in our driveway! The house was very comfortable and I did not want to leave! It had everything we needed for our stay! It's a very quiet neighborhood and the neighbors were also very sweet. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who's looking for a nice quiet getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
The clocks were a reminder that it’s time to relax. None of them worked and on the wrong time. :) Great touches and everything we needed. We’re bringing friends next time. Thanks for being responsive and making the stay memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
our beach
We are repeat offenders at this property and it is perfectly suited to our needs . We love the fact that the only steps are the few to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice T., Meigs Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place!
It was a really nice place where we stayed. All the comfort of home. Had a few problems when we got there but got them worked out. The only toblem I saw was the access to the beach was not ideal but we made the best of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cozy, relaxing!
The booking and check in process was very easy. The host is so kind and helpful. This place had everything you need, was quiet and comfortable! It’s just a short walk to the water down the driveway. We visited nearby St. George Island and Wakulla Springs- both were beautiful! I wish the beach at the house was a little bigger (more sand area) and the water was clearer but both completely unrelated to the actual house, which was perfect for our family. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Loachapoka AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Outstanding!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida getaway
The beach cottage was clean and recently updated. The pics on vrbo are accurate. The beaches are sugary white sands and the state park behind the house is beautiful. We are outdoorsy people and enjoyed riding bikes, fishing and hanging out on the beach. And if you love 70's music check out 104.1 the Gulf radio. It is a wonderful remote getaway. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little place!
Clean, quaint, and a very short stroll to the beach. Host is very friendly and responsive. I love the kitchen style… all the retro vibes. Super cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The spotted grouper was a perfect slice of of old florida. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Beach access was a quick walk and the outdor shower made a nice refreshing touch. Neighbors and neighborhood were quiet. The host was great as well easy to get ahold of in need be. We had a wonderful, relaxing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect beach stay
We love our trip and had the best time. The cottage is so cute and really well done. Very vintage but everything is fresh and clean. The beach is a minutes walk away and is perfect for families as the water is shallow and gentle. We took our four boys and they loved every minute.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023