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Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym

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Dining
Private kitchen
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6133.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Thomas Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Andrews State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym

Watercrest 703

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Parking and Wristband Information:
Guests are required to access the online portal through the Community Boss website. Detailed access instructions will be provided in the unit, located on the sign in the hallway entrance in this unit and each parking spot. Please note that guests must enter a valid phone number during registration.
Important Parking Policies:
Scooters are not permitted on site.
Motorcycles are allowed, with a maximum of three motorcycles per parking space, provided they have valid registration.
Trailers and boats must be parked in the overflow lot.
During Bike Week: Guests must check in with the Homeowners Association (HOA) to receive free motorcycle parking. However, guests will still be required to pay for truck and/or trailer parking.
Parking Fees: The parking fees are determined by the duration of the guest's stay. The guest will need to input both their check-in and check-out dates into the app, and complete all required fields. Registration will be based on the vehicle's license plate.
Each unit is permitted two vehicles.
Overflow parking is available for an additional charge, subject to availability, and must be purchased at the time of check-in.
Parking is valid until 12:00 PM on the check-out date.
If there are any issues with the registration in the online portal, guests should contact security for assistance in completing their registration.
Beachside Parking Pricing:
1–21 Days: $57.45
22–45 Days: $91.75
46–64 Days: $114.63
65–90 Days: $137.21
91–120 Days: $160.34
Extended Stays: For stays exceeding 120 days, guests must re-register for a new 120-day parking cycle.
Overflow Parking Pricing:
1–7 Days: $86.48
8–14 Days: $161.08
15–21 Days: $229.99
22–30 Days: $287.33
Maximum stay: 30 days
Wrist bands will be provided in your unit- if you lose or break a wrist band you will have to purchase a new one from HOA for $3.00 a piece

Make the most of your dream vacation at this high-end and beachfront Watercrest condo! Enjoy splendid gulf views from your 200 square foot furnished balcony, living room area, and master bedroom. You'll have unlimited access to shared on-site amenities that include a tennis court, hot tub, outdoor and heated pools, fitness room, and so much more! The fully-equipped kitchen will help you surprise your group with tasty meals.

What's nearby:
Watercrest is close to everything! Find several dining, entertaining, and shopping options. Pier Park, along with its well-known stores, is less than 10 miles northwest and Gulf World Aquarium is seven miles in the same street and there you can interact with dolphins and learn about the local marine life. Looking for family-fun entertainment? Shipwreck Island Waterpark is five miles away and offers several slides, swimming pools, and water games for everyone!

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Andrews State Park and Panama City Beaches, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Water Planet and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capt. Anderson's Marina - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Andrews State Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain Anderson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming & elegant Gulf-front condo w/shared pools, hot tub, gym located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. The Sea Dragon and St. Andrews Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Watercrest

We love the Watercrest condos. The easy access to the pool and beach are great. It is very clean and we will return.
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2/10 Terrible

Donna A.

Not happy with this condo. Not sure how some people give such high ratings.

The balcony was awesome for ocean viewing.
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8/10 Good

Amanda C.

Nice room. Very spacious.

Loved the big open space. Need new kitchen skillet and microwavable plates to cook in microwave. Rooms can get very hot, setting the thermostat below 70 degrees would have been more comfortable. We would stay again if alittle TLC was given to condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Beautiful view, spacious accommodations, tasteful and delightful decor.

Easy to enjoy the beach from the extended balcony as well as on the beautiful white sand.
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10/10 Excellent

Trent L R.

Trent

This condo is very nice. The furniture is comfortable and there’s plenty of room. We loved the view, the location and the weather was amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Wonderful!

This place was absolutely amazing!! Perfect location for the perfect get away! Can’t wait to come back and stay here again soon!
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8/10 Good

Kimberley M.

Excellent property!

Beautiful design and decor. Cant beat the view! Loved it, cant wait to book this again for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Great place

Always a pleasure to stay here
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8/10 Good

REBECCA D.

Nice condo

Location was good, very clean, great views, very roomy, very nice decor. It is a bit of a drive to the main shopping area (Pier Park) but close to the Marina’s for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Wendell C.

Nice place.

Great view and location.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
I got this condo for my mother & two aunts. They could not wait to call/FaceTime to show it off. One of them said this was the probably one of the nicest places they’ve ever stayed. The view was perfect! The staff was very, very helpful with questions & parking for them! Will definitely save this property for future family trips!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Weekend

Had a fantastic stay! Unit was clean, very nice upgrades and inviting!! View was gorgeous and weather was perfect! Location of Watercrest is perfect….plenty of beachfront with less crowds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It

Loved Everything about it! Yhe views were beautiful, easy access to the beach, pool and clise to stores and restaurants. I would stay there again if we go back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Large comfortable space! Excellent views of the white sugary sands of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH! T...

Large comfortable space! Excellent views of the white sugary sands of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH! The balcony overlooking the gulf is much larger than most condos. The kitchen was well equipped. This condo is older. Needs some updating as far as furniture and flooring. That really was not an issue for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only thing that I think should definitely be changed is the front door has no inside bolt, which I feel is a necessity.
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6/10 Okay

Alan P.

Nice Condo but Awful Bed

The condo was clean when we arrived and smelled fresh. It was a bit dated but most things were in good working order and the view was fabulous. The only drawbacks were: the recliner…it was horribly stained and looked dirty, the master hair dryer wasn’t working, and the master bed was awful. We weren’t even able to sleep on it. There were large dips and it felt broken and lopsided. Thankfully, it was just the two of us so we were able to use one of the beds in the second bedroom. The master bed was not just uncomfortable but IMO unusable. We could get pasted the dated decor and broken hair dryer but the condition of the master bed will keep us from booking this unit again, which is a shame.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathrine W.

Mini family reunion

This condo and the 3 BR/3 BA place we rented fro our gathering worked well. This condo was clean and everything in working order. The kitchen has not been updated but the appliances were functional and we had everything we needed to cook and eat....except enough forks which we borrowed from the other condo. The living space in particular was spacious and able to accommodate 10 family members when we gathered for a meal and board games. The only complaint we had is the rigid check out time of 9 am. We had weather related travel issues (hurricane Nicole) and asked for a later check out time of 10:30 am and it was denied. This was disconcerting because we had to scramble to make other arrangements for my 87 year old mother's comfort while we dealt with the flight issues. The condo complex was great. Would stay at the property again, probably NOT with Vacasa due the inflexibility.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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6/10 Okay

Sheryl M.

View and size great

Great view and large unit. Needs serious updates to bathroom and TV’s. Also need new patio furniture. Everything dated
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6/10 Okay

James and Debbie B.

Needs updates but great location

This unit needs updating. The 2 large burners do not sit flat on the stove top (they were the same way last year), there were no hot pads, and only 1 dish towel (no dish cloth) -- I had brought my own. Three of the 4 light bulbs in the MBR were out. They were replaced when I called. The TV in the living room is small and not HD. The location is great and the condo is big with great views.
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8/10 Good

Wanda B.

Beautiful

Love the big balcony
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8/10 Good

Denise A.

Very Roomy

We were moved to this condo because our other condo’s air conditioner went out. The place could use some updating. The tv’s are small but the condo is very large and spacious. Our 2 year old granddaughter had a blast plenty of room for her to roam around after a 5 and a half hour ride. The condo is on the 7th floor, thank goodness because the elevators were out the majority of the time. The service elevator is on the 6th and it’s pretty scary because of all the rock and rolling it did. This is the main reason for the 4 stars.
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8/10 Good

Donna S.

Great vacation

The view was perfect. The condo was spacious and comfortable. It is a bit dated but the beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped, building and pool area well maintained. I would definitely book this condo again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Great

Had the best time what a view and thank you willma Jackson you were the best for all your help
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8/10 Good

Debbie S.

Condo was nice but management staff could be more helpful

The condo is nice but the management needs to be more people oriented. On our last day we drove family members to the airport and came back to our room before 10:00 am and we’re locked out with all of our belongings inside. We had purchased late check out so I called the Office and they try to give me several temporary codes to allow us to get back in the room so that we could enjoy the rest of our day. None of the codes worked so she said she would send the manager right out they were only a couple of resorts away. We waited and she finally shows up. The manager Sherri kept trying to punch the buttons and the lock was completely dead. We thought she would be bringing a master key to let us back in but apparently there was no key. She called someone at her office and told them to look for a key and she was on her way to go and get it and assured us she would be back. Well that’s the last time we heard from the manager. After waiting over an hour standing in the breezeway I called the office again and the person answering the phone answers in a very annoyed voice like we are inconveniencing her by calling and I ask if anyone is coming back to help us and she tells us that the maintenance man is on his way and will be there shortly. We thought the manager was coming back like she said she would but evidently not. So about 20 minutes after already waiting over an hour the maintenance man shows up with a set of batteries - no key mind you - and installs them and the lock still doesn’t work. The maintenance man was the only person to even apologize for this happening. I had to ask for our late check out fee to be refunded. Anyway he calls the manager and tells her she will need to call a locksmith. We are now two hours into standing in a breezeway locked out of our room because no one has a master key. It’s another 1 1/2 hours before the locksmith arrives. Luckily he had a device to stick up under the door to get to door handle to pop it open so at least we could get back in the room. The locksmith said it was a bad motherboard on the lock and it has to be replaced and he fixed it. The way this was handled by the management was terrible. Not one phone call to keep us informed or even apologize to us for the inconvenience. The manager who promised us she would be back we never saw or heard from again. The lady in the office answering the phones was so rude and acted annoyed we were even bothering her with this in the first place. You know I’m so sorry we were locked out of our room for almost 4 hours and had to call you and disturb your day. The only one who even showed concern was the maintenance man. The condo was very nice unfortunately of the only way to stay there again is with the Vacasa management team , no thank you we will stay somewhere else and not use Vacasa again. No apology no trying to make this right no nothing so no Vacasa
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8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

Beautiful view

The view of the ocean is absolutely perfect from this site
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10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Good place

Spacious, clean. Great location. Beautiful view.

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