Bluenose

My family and I stayed in this home after Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle area, so that we could travel into Panama City to help with the recovery effort. The rental company was very professional and helpful. The house is in a quiet, gated community. The house is adorable with updated beach decor. We especially enjoyed having a cup of coffee on the screened in porch the last morning before traveling home. If you plan to stay here in the summer, you will need to drive or ride bikes to the beach. There are some great restaurants in the area (Louis Louis’ is fantastic!) Our family really enjoyed staying here, and would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet, beach getaway!

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Stayed with another family at Bluenose for 6 nights. This place is a lot bigger than pictures show. Comes with everything you need to cook, lots of board games, movies, and even toys for little kids. It included a toddler cot and pack and play for our youngest child. Beach was very close and most of the walk there is on a shaded boardwalk. Neighborhood was very quiet. While we brought our own wagon, Bluenose does include one along with numerous beach toys and bikes. The covered porch was nice to spend time on at night. The management company was very helpful and stayed in constant communication as our trip was 2-3 days after hurricane Michael came through. The only downside is having one key, this was a minor annoyance as we had to plan out with the other family where everyone was going to be at. We would definitely stay here again!

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A Goldilocks house for us: not too big or small, close to the beach but off the main drag and related traffic noise, close enough to Seaside, etc without feeling too busy. Great communication and a relaxing weekend - just right.

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Our family of 9 enjoyed this wonderful home near the beach. The large screened in porch was a favorite while our entire family enjoyed every evening meal gathered around the large dining room table with plenty of seating. We used the boardwalk and the community pool. The new construction to the left and across the street left very little parking for our two vehicles. Both trash bins were full when we arrived and by day two the smell was horrific and we had no place for our own trash. Other than that, we thoroughly loved this house and WILL rent again in the future!

This was a great house! We loved the screened in porch, the bunk room and the game room for our kids. It was in a cute neighborhood with a wonderful boardwalk for a quick walk to the beach. We had one issue with the cleanliness of the master shower which the property management fixed quickly and efficiently. The house was very well stocked and a perfect size for two families with kids.

Loved the house. It felt like home with everything provided. Short walk to the beach and with in a bike ride to breakfast at the black bear or evening ice cream. Definitely will return.

The accommodations were immaculate and the staff was so helpful with all of our needs. We cant wait to go back!

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We stayed at the Bluenose beach house for a family vacation and loved our experience. Beautiful, clean home in a charming neighborhood. We loved the private access to the beach. Its a bit of a walk through the forest, but its pretty and it was fun for our kids. Coming out to the beach is spectacular. We loved our stay and plan to return often!

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Wonderful experience.....bigger than the picture,clean,lots of room, great amenities,well maintained! Neighborhood beautiful . Walk to beautiful beach was a daily treat. Grandchildren enjoyed the two pools ! Bench Mark was responsive to any need and welcomed us in grand form! We hope to rent Blue Nose again next year! Highest marks for satisfaction! Chanticleer Restaurant is a must for lunch!

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The house was fabulous. I rented the house for a retreat and the accommodations were top notch. Everything was perfect. The house was very clean. The only snag was the internet. We needed to be online and the internet was so slow. Only 3 devices at a time could be hooked up. Dealbreaker !

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It was wonderful. We were there for our grandson's wedding and did not get to spend as much time as we would have liked at the actual site but we definitely want to return for a real vacation.

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We came from California and NJ for a family vacation.
The beach was superb.
The house was very comfortable, and we were particularly appreciative of the toys and beach wagon that we used daily.
Nice lot of kitchen pots and pans. Some flatter pasta bowls would be a nice addition along with some wooden stirring spoons, extra tea towels and a bit more generous supply of dish soap and something to scour the dishes with. We needed a metal scrubby to clean the pyrex dishes.
The gate codes seemed to change almost daily! It became a joke with other residents. However there was usually someone else around by the gate to the beach walk, or my grandson climbed the fence and opened it from the other side.
The umbrella and beach chairs set up on the beach were very nice too although there was some confusion about our reservation for it.
The beach was truly spectacular!
Another suggestion - a side lamp in the den would give ambient lighting. The overhead lights are unattractive at night if watching a film.
Finally, we were given two addresses by the management company and ended up arriving and trying to get into to the wrong property. This was confusing and should be straightened out.
The management company also had us checking out several days earlier than we were scheduled.
They were apologetic and helpful and available. Just need to be better organized.

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My wife along with our two teenage children and two of their friends stayed at Bluenose recently. The house was decorated beautifully and was conveniently located. The house was well stocked. We enjoyed the bikes and the game room. The beach was a short walk, but well worth it. Thanks and we look forward to a return visit.

BTW - My wife would like to know the interior paint color please?

Thank you!

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Perfect house for our family vacation. In a gated community with a short walk to the beach.