A pet-friendly Panama City Beach rental with two fenced yards

Finding a beach house that actually wants your dog can be hard. At Serenity Tides PCB, dogs aren't an afterthought. We travel with our own pups, so we set the house up the way we'd want it: a fully fenced backyard, plus a separate fenced dog area with a fire hydrant, waste bags and a disposal bin, so you can let them out first thing in the morning without a leash.

Up to three dogs are welcome (dogs only), with a $125 pet fee per stay. Inside you'll find dog bowls, treats, blankets, dog towels and sofa covers, and there's an outdoor rinse station so sandy paws get cleaned off before they hit the floors. The home is single-level with no stairs, which older dogs appreciate as much as grandparents do.

The house is on the quiet East End of Panama City Beach, three blocks from Beach Access #12. The free 6-seater golf cart makes it easy to bring the whole family, dogs included, around the neighborhood. For off-leash beach time, the Dog Beach at Pier Park is about 20 minutes away, and there are dog-friendly patios at restaurants along Thomas Drive and Grand Lagoon.

Guests notice. One Vrbo guest wrote that the separate fenced dog area was "amazing and such a well thought out area," and another said the fenced backyard "was perfect for our fur babies." Serenity Tides PCB is rated 10 out of 10 on Vrbo and 5.0 on Airbnb.