Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Panama City Beaches. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Pier Park - 13 min drive - 9.3 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Hammerhead Fred's - 3 min drive
Dat Cajun Place Cafe - 9 min walk
Ms. Newby's - 20 min walk
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Sue Thai Cafe - 3 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.
Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool
Lazy River Retreat welcomes you to an unforgettable coastal getaway in Panama City Beach, Florida, just 0.3 miles from the public beach access at Richard Seltzer Park, a short seven-minute walk. This upscale four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home sleeps up to seventeen guests and is designed for relaxation, entertainment, and fun in the sun. The true highlight is the incredible private backyard oasis, complete with tropical landscaping, a fire pit and a resort-style pool (can be heated for a fee). The pool features a waterslide, lazy river, fountains, waterfall, bridge, and poolside spa, creating the perfect setting for endless family fun. The fenced yard also includes a furnished patio, gas grill, outdoor shower, and plenty of space to park your RV or boat.
The home’s fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to prepare meals of any kind, whether you’re whipping up a quick breakfast before hitting the sand or enjoying a leisurely family dinner at home. With modern appliances, cookware, and plenty of counter space, this kitchen makes dining in a breeze.
Each bedroom is comfortably furnished to provide a peaceful retreat after a day of sun and adventure. The spacious second floor primary suite includes an ensuite bathroom with a jetted tub, while additional bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged across the third floor of the home to offer both comfort and privacy for every guest.
The fun continues in the home’s game room, located on the first level. This inviting space features a pool table, smart TV, and lounge area—perfect for movie nights, friendly tournaments, or simply relaxing together after a day at the beach. Whether you’re hosting a family game night or watching your favorite show, the game room offers the ideal spot to unwind and connect.
Located just minutes from the sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters of Panama City Beach, this home is close to local attractions, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re exploring scenic parks, enjoying water sports, or simply relaxing by your private pool, you’ll find plenty to love about this prime coastal destination.
Book your stay at Lazy River Retreat today and discover your own slice of paradise, where resort-style relaxation, beachside convenience, and family fun come together for the perfect Panama City Beach vacation.
Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
Please note: this rental allows a max. of two dogs, each dog must be fifty pounds or less.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,594 square feet
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 9:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
4287
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Lower Grand Lagoon within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. You'll also find St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool have a hot tub?
No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 20.4 mi away (40 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool?
Yes, every house at Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool comes with a balcony.
Lazy River Retreat | Pet Friendly, Private Resort-Style Pool Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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Our stay was peaceful and the property was well-maintained. The pool area was a highlight and the home was Beautiful and roomy. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at the lazy river retreat!
Run far far far away from ever renting from Southern Vacation Rentals. Worst customer service I’ve ever had from a host. All of my issues were met with nonstop excuses and zero solutions. The only thing consistent about their customer service is the lies they tell you. This company does not care about the customer experience and it shows through their interactions with renters. Now, on to to the house.. this house has potential with the right owners, Southern Vacation Rentals is severely neglecting this property and it shows through the state of the property. The house has algae growing all over it. The siding color is chipped and fading badly. The landscaping is lacking, dead plants and trees along with very little grass left along with old stinky mulch. The wooden fence is falling apart and rotting on more than half of it. The iron fence is heavily rusting and the gate would not stay shut without a bungee. The decking hasn’t been treated or painted in years. The outdoor furniture looks horrible and in need of replacing. The house is dirty and dusty. Black mold is growing in all showers. We came across 3 cockroaches while there. The pool heater does not work and SVR lied about sending someone out to look at it. The game room is in need of painting and has a musky smell. Carpet and furniture is all stained up and not clean. Dryer took over two hours to dry clothes. House does not have enough terry for guest. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE OR USE SOUTHERN VACATION RENTALS. AVOID AVOID
Nichole P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Christina C.
Mar 29, 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We had someone at the house every day of our stay. To cut the grass, treat the pool, check on pool again, and the random work orders. But they never communicated when someone would be by. The fire pit outside didn’t work. The propane tank was out. We did inform the property and they replaced the propane tank the last day of our trip. Outside grill was very dirty and also didn’t work. We had to go buy a lighter to manually ignite the grill to start it. The outside patio chairs are very old, broken and coming apart, and cushions were dirty and very flat. The kitchen is small and has very few supplies. No mixing bowls, no pot holders, no oven mitts. Only had one kitchen towel. One roll of paper towels. We had to go buy our own paper products. No toilet paper in the upstairs bathroom. No extra rolls of toilet paper. Very few towels throughout the whole house. Some blinds are broken throughout the house. The light on the back side of the house stays on all night and shines in master bedroom.The door knob on the game room is falling off. The Q ball for the pool table was missing. We did message the property and a new set was brought to us three days later. There is no outside shower as stated in the description. Refrigerator is dented. There’s stains on the couch. Pictures are the best part of this house. It has a ton of potential but not kept up. We were not able to use the pool for half of our trip and when asked for a refund for the heated pool fee was told no.