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Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart

Find your perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in this coastal retreat. Enjoy beach activities, try local restaurants like Patches Pub & Grill or Grand Marlin for great ocean views.

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A heated pool
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart

76 Gulf Loop - State park & NEW GRILL in backyard! - 3 bedrooms (KING in master) 2 baths - **LINENS PROVIDED** - **INCLUDES BEACH CHAIR RENTAL**

Located in the family-friendly gated community of Venture Out Resort on the far east side of Panama City Beach, guests can enjoy easy access to both the beautiful sugar white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico as well as the calm waters and boat-watching of the Lower Grand Lagoon. Step out the back door of this house to say hello to the deer and enjoy the peace and quiet of St. Andrew’s State Park. Use a provided golf cart to access all resort amenities.

Included with unit:
☀ Golf cart
☀ Washer & dryer
☀ Free hi-speed wifi
☀ Linens & bath towels provided (bring your own beach towels)
☀ Roku smart TV’s with Xfinity streaming in living room and all bedrooms
☀ Well-stocked kitchen
☀ 2 free chair rentals on the beach 🏖
☀ Parking available for 2 cars (1 in driveway, 1 on street in front of house)
☀ Recliner in living room

BEDROOMS & BATHS 🛏 🛁🚿
☺ All beds have new mattresses! (Purchased Jan 2023) ☺

Linens are provided, including bedspreads, blankets, sheets, pillows, and towels (guests will need to bring their own beach towels).

Master furnished with a KING bed, has a large mirrored closet and chest of drawers for storage, and has an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Guest bedroom is furnished with a QUEEN bed and has a closet and underbed storage drawers. Guest bath has a shower/tub combo and is located in the hall. A pocket door can be used to make the guest room and bath act as an ensuite.

Back bedroom has a TWIN daybed with a trundle as well as a FULL-sized futon. A desk is also provided for those that may need to work during their stay.

Roku smart TV’s with streaming Xfinity are provided in each bedroom.

KITCHEN 🍳🍽
The full kitchen is well-stocked with dishes and cookware for those who choose to cook during their stay. Dishwasher and microwave are new. Other provided items include a toaster, a blender, electric kettle, 2 crock pots, and a Keurig duo coffee maker with the option of either a full pot or K-cups.
Unit does not have a landline phone.
A propane grill was purchased in 2024 for the backyard.

FREE COMMUNITY FEATURES
☀ Beach 🏖 accessed by short golf cart ride or walk across the street and a private beach entrance; 2 free beach chairs included with the unit rental
☀ 2 outdoor pool areas - The beach & kiddie pool is open from April 1st - Sept. 30th; the lagoon (bay) pool is open year round and is heated from Oct. 1st - March 15th.
☀ Fishing pier 🐟 🎣 **PIER CURRENTLY CLOSED*** The fishing pier is currently closed and will remain so until repaired. One of the pylons on the end of the pier is broken, and it was deemed unsafe. St. Andrews pier is another option for fishing just a short drive or walk away.
☀ Community is gated with 24-hour security, including patrol guards and security cameras
☀ Mini putt-putt 🏌
☀ Shuffleboard
☀ Playground 🛝
☀ Tennis courts 🎾
☀ Basketball court 🏀
☀ Community charcoal grills

All of the equipment for these activities can be picked up at the 24-hour guard shack, except tennis racket rentals and ball purchases must be done in the main office.

To view more information about Venture Out, visit the Venture Out Website at: ventureoutatpcb.com.

AREA ATTRACTIONS
☀ Nearby local restaurants: Patches Pub & Grill (favorite for military & first responders plus close enough to walk to), Schooners (super short drive - great ocean view), Dat Cajun Place, Andy's Flour Power (yummy brunch), Grand Marlin (amazing!), and Capt. Anderson's (walk the dock)
☀ Things to do: day trip to Shell Island from St. Andrew's State Park or with Lagoon Pontoons, swimming with the mermaids at Sisters of the Sea, dolphin watching on-board the Sea Screamer, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, Pier Park
☀ Grocery stores: Publix & Winn-Dixie are ~2 miles away and Walmart is ~5 miles

RULES
☀ 6-person maximum, strictly enforced
☀ Unit is NON-SMOKING
☀ NO PETS ALLOWED for guests, no exceptions - this is a resort rule
☀ NO EVENTS
☀ Check-in time is 4pm central time and check-out time is 10am central time
☀ Must be 25 years old to book; reservations made under false pretenses will be subject to forfeiture of deposit and rental fees

FEES & REFUNDS
☀ A refundable security deposit of $300.00 is required for all bookings.
☀ 50% is due upon booking; balance of rental payment is due due 30 days prior to arrival.
☀ In addition to the nightly rental rate, each booking will be charged a cleaning fee of $230, a management fee of $45, and 12% sales/tourist taxes will be charged to your invoice for each rental. We do not allow tenant cleanings.
☀ A resort registration fee paid to Venture Out is due upon arrival: $75 per vehicle (max of 2 cars allowed) for bookings of one month or less; $150 for bookings over one month (no additional fee for a second vehicle for bookings over one month); $20 for additional motorcycle or scooter. **This fee is separate from the booking total and will be collected by the Venture Out Resort office.** A link to pay this fee ahead of time will be provided to guests with booking confirmation.
☀ One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $50.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Early departure does not warrant a refund. All reservations are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. Reservation deposits will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to arrival. Early departure does not warrant a refund. All reservations are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 days of arrival you will still owe the entire amount of the rental as we have held this property for you.
☀ No refunds will be given due to weather unless our location is under evacuation orders. There may be pool closings due to maintenance and body fluid accidents. The beach is also closed to swimming at times due to strong undercurrents or marine life. We do not offer refunds in the event of beach or pool closures. We recommend purchasing trip insurance to cover unexpected illness and other unforeseen circumstances.

SNOWBIRDS
We are willing to rent to snowbirds for January through mid-March (March 22 for 2024). Contact for more information.

GOLF CART RULES
☀ Guests are only permitted to use golf cart within the resort (including the beach side of the resort). Guests cannot use them on public roads or sidewalks - leaving the property is strictly prohibited.
☀ Minimum age to drive golf cart is 16; must have a valid drivers’ license.
☀ All passengers must be seated in the golf cart, with passengers not exceeding the number of seats available.
☀ The speed limit for all vehicles within the resort is 10 MPH.
☀ Continuous cruising and/or abuse of the golf cart is prohibited.
☀ Venture Out does not allow tenants to bring golf carts onto the property (including street legal cart rented offsite). Only the golf cart provided with the unit may be used within the property.

WATERCRAFT
☀ Guests must pay a fee to bring a watercraft and watercraft trailer into the park, and rental guests are prohibited from bringing watercraft during certain periods of the year (such as holidays). Please reach out for more information.

Property manager

Laura Wildman

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1092 sq ft (101 sq m)

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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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min drive
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City - 4 min drive
  • Capt. Anderson's Marina - 4 min drive
  • St. Andrews State Park - 4 min drive
  • Panama City Beach Sports Complex - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Patches Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Anderson's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart located?

Situated in Panama City Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches, Adventures at Sea, and St. Andrews Bay. Water Planet and Capt. Anderson's Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Venture Out - #76 Gulf Loop, Peaceful beach cottage with BACKYARD and golf cart Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Our family had a great stay! We have 3 kids (2, 5, and 7) and they loved the outside area, especially loved seeing the deer everyday! The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked, and the bathrooms even had toiletries that came in handy for us. The owners were easy to work with and answered any questions I had. Wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A GREAT GET AWAY
VERY ENJOYABLE STAY
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tripp S.

Amazing family beach house near the beach
This is a great little beach house perfect for a family. It has a great secluded backyard and easy access to the beach and pool. The beach chair service on the beach also really cut down on all of the stuff we needed to bring. We're definitely staying there again!

10/10 Excellent

Misty P., Griffin, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway, boat ramp and slips
Wonderful home and accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quiet
We loved our stay! Venture Out is an awesome community area with a lot to do! Short walk to the beach, quick drive to wherever we wanted to go, and right next to St. Andrews State Park. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
This home is beautiful and so accommodating! We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again! The owner is very communicative and provides everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacay
We loved our house. It was clean and comfortable. We loved the golf cart rides to the beach and the bikes. It was a prefect vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Outstanding
Thank you! I do a lot of vacation rentals in this was absolutely the top of the list. The place was in fantastic condition and all the instructions were very easy to follow. Communication with the owner was quick, cheerful and easy!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
16th Birthday getaway
My boys, three of their friends, and myself stayed for four days and three nights to celebrate my younger son's 16th birthday. The house was VERY clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

david s.

Favorite place in PCB
Comfortable beach house in great location with all the details designed, stocked and available. Clean, fresh and new! Everything sparkled- the owners even thought to put turf on the backyard so we could enjoy the state park view. We loved taking the golf cart to the beach for sunsets, then using the well-appointed kitchen to cook our seafood dinners. We can’t wait to go back. This place is memorable!
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10/10 Excellent

Rick &.

Great stay at Tropic Traveler for month of January.
We stayed for the month of January, we were very happy with the Tropic Traveler. We really enjoyed the den in the back,watching the wildlife in St Andrew’s State Park. All the rooms are decorated nicely and very comfortable. We loved having the golf cart to ride over to the lagoon to watch the boats and then over to the beach, too. The location is nice, we enjoy the quieter end of the strip. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us, we hope to return soon! We definitely will highly recommend your beach cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill & Carolyn P.

Very nice place with everything you might need
Everything went very smoothly. Tropic Traveler was a winner! It seems as if the owners thought of everything you might need on your stay. Great location and the golf cart was superb. Chairs at the beach came in handy.

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day 2023
We had a fantastic vacation! The owners thought of everything. The property is well maintained, beautifully furnished and well stocked with linens and cooking materials (pots, pans, dishes). I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Halee H.

Best customer service + beach house
We had so much fun at this precious beach house. I was able to coordinate this all through Lauren, who made booking a complete breeze. She was so kind and attentive. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. The neighbors are super friendly, I think it is an unwritten rule to wave to everyone. Very family friendly! The resort offered many amenities, that we rarely left the grounds. We had a blast and will definitely make this our future vacation home. I have zero complaints.

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than described
So clean and welcoming, decorated and functional - everything we needed was well prepared for us. Woke up and watched the deer through back windows, enjoyed the neighborhood location and feel. Not jammed into all the PCB business, but very accessible. Location is great, beach and pool and fishing pier on the bay is a quick golf-cart ride. Hosts responded immediately with answers to questions and were very helpful with restaurant tips and best places for oysters and happy hours. I’m only staying at this place when I come back to Florida - top knotch Tropic Traveler!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Austin & Lindsay D.

Amazing!
Wow! What an amazing time we had at the Tropic Traveler. The home was stocked with everything we needed (Including some mustache protecting coffee mugs) 😏 and so super clean. I loved being able to jump on the golf cart & head to the beach. It was also nice to be able to sit out in quite and see the deer. So stinking adorable. Laura & Ben are amazing host. Every question we had was answered very quickly and we truly felt at home staying here. If you are considering visiting PCB, check out this home! You won’t be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We've been coming to Venture Out for about 10 years, most years twice a year, and we always stay in a different unit. This one was the best ever! It was very clean and had everything we could ever want. The kitchen was well-stocked; the best I've ever seen. Laura was very responsive and extremely nice. She even accommodated our special request! Their place is very inviting and peaceful. We loved watching the deer in their backyard. Oh my goodness! The backyard is amazing! Stay here. You are going to love it. We look forward to staying here again and hope we get to soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

New Family Tradition
We had the BEST time here! The house was SO clean and spacious. The owners were very quick to respond on any questions we had; they were so kind and accommodating. The check in and check out instructions were simple and clearly stated which I appreciated so there was no questioning. The outdoor area was amazing! My kids loved spending time out there because they deer would come so close to the fence. It was a real treat for them ☺️. The pools were awesome and the house was very conveniently located close to the biggest pool and the beach. This house is definitely on one of the best lots in this development. I loved that our back yard was the woods. It gave the place a sense of privacy that other homes there do not have. We WILL be returning and it will be our #1 vacay spot. It was perfect for a family. I loved this place so much! I didn’t want to leave! 😆
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck and Stacy W.

Wonderful Stay!!!
We had a wonderful stay at the Tropic Traveler. It was the perfect home away from home with a warm and inviting feel. Perfectly decorated, super clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our entire week’s stay. Cooking meals in the kitchen was a breeze as the owner has filled the cabinets and drawers full of all the cooking equipment and utensils you could possibly need. The beds are super comfortable. There were plenty of towels and linens for our family of four. The backyard is a beautiful relaxing escape for morning coffee and the bonus was enjoying the deer as they would come right up to the fence for a visit. We loved the convenience of getting around the community in the golf cart. We enjoyed the putt-putt golf, the swimming pools, playground and our son even went fishing several times from the pier on the bay side of the community. The quick and private beach access was wonderful. We enjoyed the beach during the day and would often venture back out to the beach in the evenings to hunt for crabs with the kids. We loved that the house and community were located away from the hustle and bustle of Panama City beach. It truly was a great place to rest and relax, but still enough activity to keep the kids happy and entertained. We will definitely be back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael & Kristin P.

Perfect beach house
We stayed for 7 nights in September. We had absolutely everything we needed and more. The home was spotless and so clean. Plenty of linens. The golf cart was great. The decor is very tasteful and updated. There is plenty of room for everyone. We will definitely be back to visit. Thank you for being such great host. 10/10 recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

High end home away from home
We enjoyed this beach cottage. It had all the luxuries of home with quality kitchenware and grilling accessories for those relaxing nights in. The room was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with a ton of essentials including beach items, games, and kitchen extras. Watching the deer from the backyard was an added bonus. The host (Laura) was easy-going. She was responsive and helpful prior and during our stay. This unit and a Venture out experience is must book.
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

High end home away from home
We enjoyed this beach cottage. It had all the luxuries of home with quality kitchenware and grilling accessories for those relaxing nights in. The room was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with a ton of essentials including beach items, games, and kitchen extras. Watching the deer from the backyard was an added bonus. The host (Laura) was easy-going. She was responsive and helpful prior and during our stay. This unit and a Venture out experience is must book.
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Awesome!!!!
Awesome place to stay! Had a great time.
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Awesome!!!!
Awesome place to stay! Had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Everything was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024