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Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs

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Wake to an amazing view!
Pool w/toddler pool & snack shack
Roomy studio with a view
Beach
Two queens + two recliners
Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Ocean view
    Ocean viewOcean view

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationThomas Drive1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRipley's Believe It or Not14 min walk
  • Popular LocationShipwreck Island Waterpark4 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)26 min drive

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Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main room

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs

Welcome to the Sun and Sand PCB Starfish Studio!

This beauty is beachfront, bright, clean, quiet, and comfortable. When you're ready to relax on one of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches, this is the place.

But don't just take our word for it:

"This place was amazing! I want to live in Megan's place. Not only was she the most wonderful and comprehensive host I've ever had, every single detail was spot on. I will 100% be back to PCB, and I will 100% be seeking out this gem again. The icing on the already fantastic cake was the chair service. Being able to walk out to the beach carrying just a small bag was amazing. If you're on the fence about booking a vacation here, just do it. You won't be disappointed." - Cassie S., Towson, MD

With tremendous views of the beach and the pool, it is ideally located on the 5th floor. The condo was recently upgraded and features 2 queen beds, a dining table for 4, two recliners, a Smart TV with HD service, a kitchenette that offers all appliances needed for meals or snacks, new flooring and lighting, new pots/pans, granite countertops, a completely remodeled bathroom with walk in shower, rainshower head, and barn doors, and a floor to ceiling window for gorgeous views of the Gulf + a Bay window that opens (NO PRIVATE BALCONY). And we provide starter amounts of soaps and paper products like tp, paper towels, and trash bags. (Please plan to bring/buy additional if your stay is longer than a couple of days.)

There are no private balconies at this resort but every floor offers a large, communal balcony with comfy chairs to enjoy. And when you're ready to head out each day, we offer *COMPLIMENTARY BEACH SERVICE* - enjoy two chairs and an umbrella every day of your stay (March-October).

Avoid the crowds in this cozier complex (just 199 condos and 8 stories) that offers easy in and out and quick elevators. In the highly sought-after Thomas Drive area, Top of the Gulf is one of the best-maintained complexes offering all the beachside amenities you want to complement your vacation. The grounds and landscaping are gorgeous and the pool is stunning with a fun, oversized Adirondack chair and large swing alongside. A kids' pool is ideal for little ones, and ample pool chairs are available. Check out the shuffleboard court and cornhole boards for games in the sun or an inside game room that is newly remodeled gets you away from the heat. Right next to the pool is our internet cafe offering high-speed wifi in a shaded, AC-setting. And there is a fitness room with new equipment on property as well.

Coin laundry facilities are located throughout the complex, and each floor features a large communal balcony with guest seating to soak up the view and the breeze.

Primary renter must be at least 21 years old, sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of booking, be present for the duration of the stay, and agree to a $200 damage deposit hold (not a charge) placed on a credit/debit card prior to arrival that will be released after his/her uneventful stay. A $30 fee is required by the Resort to be paid upon arrival. Guaranteed parking for one car; a second is possible depending on occupancy of the resort during your travel dates (highly unlikely in the summer) or there is a pay lot 1-2 miles away. The maximum guests allowed in the condo is 4. No pets, ESA, or visitors allowed.

Property manager

Megan Hicks
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Primary renter must be 21 years old and present for the duration of the stay. MAX OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No pets/ESA, visitors.
Primary renter must sign a digital rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. $30 cash resort fee to be paid to resort upon arrival.
A required $200 damage deposit hold will be placed on the credit card used to book prior to check in.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Panama City Beach Sports Complex. With jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 1 min walk
  • Panama City Beaches - 10 min walk
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 4 min drive
  • Panama City Beach Sports Complex - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pineapple Willy's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hershey's Beach Ice Cream Shop - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Discounted! Starfish beachfront condo, updated, free beach chairs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Signal Hill Country Club and Signal Hill Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Wonderful experience
The resort is beautiful with so many amenities! Our condo always exceeds our expectations and Megan is very responsive with any questions. We will be booking again for our next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly and Joe Adams
It was wonderful!!! Everything was so clean and loved the view from the condo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamont W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations for a stay at the beach!
The unit was exactly as pictured, meticulously clean and had a wonderful beach themed decor. Beautiful views of the beach from the unit. We would certainly book here again and highly recommend others to do so as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

The cutest unit!
My husband and I stayed in the unit for my 40th birthday! It was exactly like pictured and everything was perfect! I would definitely stay in the unit again and can’t wait to come back! The beds were also really comfortable!! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Awesome location
Bueautifully remodeled, overall a wonderful stay, great views, awesome pool, house keeping in the room could use some help.
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

AMAZING
Such an adorable studio condo. I will be back and use it again. Perfect location. Perfect staff. Quiet, peaceful! Nice friendly families! Will recommend to anyone out there.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Amazing Florida Vacation
We had a fantastic time while staying at the Top of the Gulf. Megan supplied everything we needed. The guest book you put together was awesome. We ate at some of the best restaurants. With easy access to the beach, we enjoyed going everyday.we would highly recommend this spot for vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Arron R.

Great accomodations
Excellent place to stay for vacation
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10/10 Excellent

Kavik H.

Ideal getaway
Ample space for a couple or 2 looking to relax. Place is clean and has a outstanding view.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Very Clean and updated
Megan Hicks was very easy to work with and fast to respond to any questions. My mother passed away and her funeral was during the time of my original booked trip. I was not able to go on my original booked trip. Megan did work with me to reschedule, but the price was almost doubled of what I had originally paid. I understood that only available dates were in prime season so price was higher, but it was much higher. It was either pay the difference or lose what we had already paid. I I am grateful that she did work with me and I didn’t lose my money. Very nice condo, beautifully decorated. Place is very small, but is a good size for 2 people. Only downfall is that it does not have a balcony. I would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

The condo was fantastic!! Cute and clean. Just the perfect size. :)
The condo was great. Fantastic view of the ocean. I took my two teenage daughters with me and we stayed for 4 nights. We slept with the windows open to hear the ocean waves. It was sooo great. We will definitely be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Extended Stay
The condo is perfect, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The new shower is nice and relaxing as well. The location is wonderful, close to any and everything you need. Staff is friendly and nice. I enjoyed my time, booked again for next season.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria s.

Beautiful room with a great view
The room was exceptionally clean and has everything we needed for our stay and the beds were very comfortable! Great views and the communication and welcome feel was top notch. We’ll definitely stay here again when we come back!

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay, love it
Megan is a great host. Condo is in a great location. Had a small housekeeping issue but as soon as I brought it to Megan's attention it got taken care of. Love the decor. Binder filled with helpful information is a great touch. The included beach chairs & umbrella are a great addition. Only suggestion I have is to add a couple beach towels. But overall, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Birthday Weekend
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday. The place was clean and everything we could have asked for. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

Fun in the sun at the Starfish Studio!
Love the condo and the property and how close it is to the beach! Everyone was so nice and helpful!!

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Top Of The Gulf. Great location! The room was nice!
We had a great time and met some great people. The room was nice and the beach access was awesome! I really loved that our unit came with chairs and umbrella for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, bring your own umbrella!
Overall, we had a very positive experience staying at this condo. Pros: Beds we’re comfortable, great location to shops and stores, wonderful view, working elevators and luggage carts aplenty, updated decor, working stove, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and sink, rain shower head, smart thermostat and high quality new windows, communication with owner. Cons: The handles on the barn doors to the bathroom should be switched. With such a narrow hallway, we found ourselves running into the outside handles that protruded into the walking area. We also found a few hairs on the pillows and sheets when we first went to lay down. Lastly, be aware that if it is windy (more than 11mph + winds), the beach chair company will not set up the umbrellas. My husband, who is very fair-skinned, was unable to come down and enjoy the beach with me 3 out of the 4 days during our stay. You may want to think about bringing your own umbrella/tent instead of relying on the beach service. There are also no umbrellas in the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Amazing host!
We had a really great stay! The room was amazing & so cozy! The host goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is nice! Would absolutely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with quick access to the beach.
Condo was just as described and was comfortable for our family of 3. Megan was a fantastic host and made our trip extra special for our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for two
We had an amazing time at this property. The room was beautifully and decorated perfectly with a beachy theme. We really enjoyed our stay. Super close to Pineapple Willys and an ice cream shop! Also, you can’t beat the free chairs and umbrella. Megan was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
We had a lovely time with family. The condo was great and had everything we needed. Only complaint was with the guy on the beach who assigned beach chairs. He was rude and pushy. The snack shack was open only part of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Byron, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and clean
The condo was just as described. Perfect space for 1-3 people. The view was amazing. Great location. Megan texted during our stay to ensure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Softball Vacation
My family and I came to Florida for the Panama Ciry Beach World Series that my daughter was playing in. We stayed for a week at this condo and we had an amazing time! This condo was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Cute condo, great view, excellent host
The condo was super cute and comfy! Good location. The floor to ceiling window offered an amazing view! We saw dolphins from the condo! I love that there was also a window that opens so we could literally hear the ocean from our room. Elevators were fairly quick. Game room was cute. Megan was super responsive and helpful! The binder with menus, places to visit, etc was great too. Perfect for 1 to 4 people. Only complaint, and not Megan's fault, is that the pool isn't heated so it was freezing and I thought there was a hot tub but there wasn't. But overall everything was excellent and definitely five stars. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Megan Hicks

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We are John, Megan & Chase Hicks. The three of us have long been avid travelers, heading everywhere from the beaches to the ski slopes, enjoying popular areas as well as more remote ones in the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, and Europe. With such a passion for travel, we had a desire to own vacation homes for our own enjoyment as well as for others'.

We've worked to make our condos some of the best vacation homes you'll experience. Since we also visit to bask in the PCB sun, rest assured this is more than jut a place to stay; it's a place to feel right at home. We hope you enjoy!

Why they chose this property

We love Panama City Beach, having visited here for many years. We knew we wanted to own a condo directly on the Gulf and wanted a place that was perfect for a couple or family. Top of the Gulf was perfect--the complex is so well maintained and it has all the amenities we look for in a beach vacation destination--a great pool, a great location directly on the beach, grills to use if we want, and a Surf Shack with snacks and drinks. All the extras just put it over the top for us and we knew guests would love it too.

What makes this property unique

Intimately-sized resort--no megacomplex to get lost in here. Yet all the perks that make a vacation a notch better than it might otherwise be: a snack shack by the pool, game room, fitness room, flip flop stop, shaded deck areas, comfy chairs and more.

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