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For guests with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and other neurodiverse conditions.
The information in this guide has been prepared by Autism Double-Checked to assist visitors with ASD when visiting Margaritaville Beach Cottages, Panama City Beach. For neurodiverse visitors, please make use of the information that may relate to your visit. For neurotypical parents, caregivers or traveling companions, please make use of this to assist the special guest that you are accompanying.
The objective, throughout, is to give advance information about sensory, and other, issues that may need extra consideration for visitors with ASD. The Guide gives information about the nature of these issues. Guests should view this information in the context of their own, unique, challenges.
Due to the wide variety of issues that may arise for individuals with ASD, such guidance is general in nature. If you encounter something that is not covered in this guide, please contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Margaritaville Beach Cottages, Panama City Beach staff once you are there.
Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.
Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-cottage-resort-panama-city-beach
Review the information given in this guide.
If you need further specific information that is not covered by either of the above resources, you should contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here
If you wish to share information ahead of your visit about your unique needs and preferences, please use the Autism Passport. You can get that by clicking here.
In general terms, January, February, September, October, November, and December are the quietest. Weekdays are generally the quietest time of the week.
Visitors who have problems with crowds may wish to take this information into account when planning a visit.
IATA Code | Full Name | Distance |
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ECP | Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | 16 miles |
Name | Distance |
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HCA Florida Breakfast Point Emergency | 4.3 miles |
Name | Distance |
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Publix Pharmacy at Breakfast Point | 3.4 miles |
Normal check-in time is 4:00 pm and normal check-out time is 10:00 am.
Guests arriving earlier, or departing later, than normal times may request early check-in or late check-out. These will be handled on a "best efforts" basis, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The best method to request early check-in is to ask at the front desk. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.
- If a family member gets lost, report to a member of the front desk staff and request an alert to all staff members who may be able to assist in searching.
- Give them as much information as possible including gender, age, race, clothing description, last known location, direction of travel, if known, and communication abilities (verbal/non-verbal/understands verbal communication).
- It is recommended that you have a recent photo available on your mobile device so that you can share it with the resort team.
- In normal circumstances GPS functions throughout the premises and there are no “blind spots.”
- Stay at the front desk. This will enable the resort team to locate you as soon as possible once your family member has been located.
Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
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Bedding | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed |
Rollaways Available | No |
Connecting Room Available | No |
Bath or Shower | Both |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Patio |
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Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Full Kitchen |
Yes
|
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | Home is complete with a ship ladder. |
Maximum Occupancy | 12 |
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Bedding | 2 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
Rollaways Available | No |
Connecting Room Available | No |
Bath or Shower | A shower |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Balcony |
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Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Full Kitchen |
Yes
|
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | The 2 Story Breeze Resort Cottage is a coastal-inspired home offering walking access to your own waterpark oasis. Make life a breeze with versatile features, including 5 bedrooms and two balconies. |
Maximum Occupancy | 18 |
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Bedding | 3 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Sofa Sleepers |
Rollaways Available | No |
Connecting Room Available | No |
Bath or Shower | Both |
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Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Balcony |
---|---|
Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Full Kitchen |
Yes
|
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | 6 Bedroom Paradise Beachfront Villa with Private Pool overlooking the beach and Gulf of Mexico Each Beach Villa is located directly on the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Paradise Beachfront Villa with Private Pool is a coastal-inspired, three-story home offering direct access to your own slice of paradise. Walk along a private, gated boardwalk to directly access the beach. Here, creating new memories is inevitable with versatile features, including six bedrooms—plus two cozy alcoves with twin bed configurations, a spacious recreation area, private heated pool, elevator, interconnected balconies, two wet bars, and more. |
Maximum Occupancy | 18 |
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Bedding | 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 6 Twin Beds and 2 Sofa Sleepers |
Rollaways Available | No |
Connecting Room Available | No |
Bath or Shower | Both |
---|---|
Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
Outdoor Space | Balcony |
---|---|
Window Locks | Permanently Locked |
Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
Full Kitchen |
Yes
|
Microwave |
Yes
|
Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Other Amenities | 6 Bedroom, 6 Bath Daydreamin' Waterside Retreat with Partial Gulf View and Hot Tub or Spa. Each Waterside Retreat is located directly across from over 580 feet of dedicated beach. The Daydreamin’ with Premium Ocean Views is a coastal-inspired, three-story home with maximum space and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. With six bedrooms, a hot tub, wet bar, and extra game room, it’s easy to get together and chill out. |
Reservations | |
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Service Times | Lunch, Dinner |
Indoor Seats | 0 Seats |
Outdoor Seats | 0 Seats |
Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | |
Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Nut Free, Vegetarian |
How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining |
Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | |
Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 30 |
How to order food to arrive at the time of arrival for the reservation | N/A |
Types of Sound | Live Music, Recorded Music, Public Address Announcements, Outside/Street Sounds, Guest Conversation |
Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
Type of Lighting | Natural/Daylight |
Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |