A locally owned, family-run vacation rental company on Florida's Emerald Coast, built on three generations of hospitality.
We were built on three generations and more than 75 years of hospitality on Florida's Emerald Coast.
Coastal Vacation Rentals is a locally owned and operated property manager on the Emerald Coast, from Panama City Beach to the beaches of 30A. That heritage shapes how we work today: we treat every home like our own and every guest like a returning friend, pairing big-picture pricing strategy with the hands-on, local care a national manager simply can't match.
James & ZackThe family behind Coastal Vacation Rentals
No call center, no start-up invoice, and nobody else's crew deciding whether your house is ready.
We live and work on the Emerald Coast. When something comes up, the person who picks up knows your property and can be standing in it the same day, not reading it off a screen three states away.
Nothing to get going, a $4,000 value waived. We price each season by hand rather than setting a rate and forgetting it, and the monthly statement is one page you can actually read.
Our own team preps before arrival and walks the property after every checkout. We don't subcontract the part that decides whether your home gets a good review.
The local owners and operators behind every stay, every booking, and every home we care for.
A University of Florida graduate with a master's in international business, James grew up in hospitality, with more than 75 years of family history in the hotel industry. He leads Coastal Vacation Rentals' strategy with a focus on smart pricing and marketing in a competitive vacation-rental market.
Co-founder of Coastal Vacation Rentals, Zack brings a real estate and property-management background and became a licensed broker in 2018. With a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida, he focuses on maximizing revenue, protecting owners' assets, and creating a seamless experience for owners and guests. Off the clock, you'll find him offshore fishing, on the golf course, or with family.
A Panama City Beach native, Chandler grew up on the same stretch of coast he now looks after. He started his first business, a landscaping company, while still in high school, studied marketing at Florida State, and earned his real estate license in 2023 under Zack's mentorship. As property manager he handles the day to day: guest communication, turnovers, and being the person who can stand in a home the same afternoon something needs attention. Off the clock he plays pickleball, golfs, fishes offshore, and spends every spare minute with his niece and nephew.
Originally from Panama City, Catherine brings a strong background in banking and nonprofit finance. She holds a Finance degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from Emory University, and has worked in Atlanta, New York, and overseas. Today she oversees financial management and operations alongside her brother Zack, keeping everything running smoothly for owners and guests.
Five-Star Reviews from verified guests, in their own words and unedited. We don't write these. We just try to earn them.
“We love our stay at the Aquavista. We have stayed at this condo more than once and will continue to return. Unit was clean, great layout and awesome balconies. We will certainly be back.”
“Was a great stay with at a great home that had everything we needed and its close to everything. The House was nice and Pool was nice plenty of space for our family of four.”
“Very nice place to stay with great views of the water and sunsets. James was very attentive and his communication was excellent. Look forward to staying here again!”
“Second year In a row we've stayed here, we love it!! Great location, beautiful home!! Great customer service and response time, very helpful!! Will be back!!!”
“James was wonderful and the place was wonderful - we always enjoy coming back to where we got engaged three years ago! Peaceful week with a beautiful place!”
“The place was excellent. Lots of stuff to do with a very short walk. Easy access for going and coming out about. 10/10 would recommend.”
Whether you own a beachfront home, a Gulf-view condo, or a 30A gem, we'd love to show you what a local, family-run team can do for your property.
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