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The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem

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Spacious Living Room
Open Floor Plan with kitchen, eating and living areas
professionally decorated
View of the spacious dining and living room!
Notice how open this floor plan is!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6122.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Pier Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Russell-Fields Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Junior Master

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom / Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem

Just Steps from the pool, beach and Pier Park! VIP Beach Chairs provided and private Owners Parking included! For information on our two sister units - The Shoreline at Calypso (3 King Bed / 3 Full Bath) and - The Sunset at Calypso (3 King Bed / 3 Full Bath) please email the host.

The Sandcastle at Calypso is a luxury unit featuring 2 King Suites in the largest 2 bedroom footprint in Calypso. Instead of a separate bunk room, this floor plan puts the extra square footage in the living room and kitchen, thus providing the most spacious floor plan in the Calypso complex. Totally Renovated and professionally decorated in February of 2021, this unit is sure to please and includes two rocker recliners and Polywood patio furniture! The second floor unit adds the palm trees to your relaxed beach view.

This premium unit sleeps a maximum of 6 with two king beds and a queen sized sleeper sofa. Each bedroom features a king sized bed and each has a dedicated full bath. One bedroom has direct balcony access to gulf front while the other is located on the opposite end of the unit with a view of Pier Park. This second floor unit is located right next to the stairwell in the center of the complex, which puts you two floors above your private owners parking spot, one floor above the beach / pool and one floor below the walkway to the public garage. While there is a cluster of 24 hour elevators just down the hall, this unit has access to an elevator in the center of the building that only services the first 4 floors and is available during business hours.


CHECK-IN PROCESS

You will be able to park one vehicle beach-side, directly below your unit in the Calypso Owner's Garage. Entry to the garage is by private key code. You will then take the elevator to the second floor to our luxury unit. If you have a second vehicle, it will be parked across the street in the Calypso North garage. Entry to garage is by pre-printed pass with barcode. The crossover from the garage to the resort is on the third floor. You will proceed directly to our unit, by-passing all the lines for the elevators and condo offices. You will then enter a private key code to unlock the door and enter. You DO NOT have to go to a lobby to "check in" or to a different location to "get your keys".

Calypso Resort charges a $50 registration fee per party which includes access to all resort amenities and one parking spot in the Calypso North Garage across the street. You do not have to pay any additional fee for use of our private parking space in the Calypso Owners Garage (beach side). If your party has more than two vehicles, a third parking space can be purchased from Calypso for an additional $50. The fee covers the entire duration of your stay.

Property manager

Penny Lancaster
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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
Guest is required to sign the Rental Agreement

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 33656

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Frank Brown Park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure 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

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hook'd Pier Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SkyWheel Panama City Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem have a pool?

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

Is The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is The Sandcastle at Calypso - A luxury low floor gem located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Pier Park. Russell-Fields Pier and The Grand Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Excellent

Condo was very clean and exactly as pictured online with great views. Host was very responsive. Highly recommend for a great beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Better than pictured

Great space with ideal location. The space is perfect for a family; walking distance to so much and the beach & pool are right out the door. Even with the prime location, there wasn’t too much noise - with it being Spring Break that was a relief! We recommend and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Beach Vibes

Such a beautiful spacious condo! Looked just like the pictures shown on the website. Location was perfect especially with your own personal parking below only a short distance from the condo itself. Will definitely be looking to rent it again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick Y.

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

Beautiful Unit in a Great Location

A very nice unit and condo. Our kids appreciated the second King bed, since both are taller than us. With the unit being on the 2nd floor it's very easy to get out to the pool or the beach. It's right next to the elevator or the stairs, and there's a also a nice staircase on that floor where the business office is that takes you down a level to the pool and walkway to the beach. There's a trade-off being that low, with the balcony view somewhat obscured by palm trees and you're right above the pool. The included umbrella/chair service also makes it much easier to just go out to the beach and sit. No need to set up an umbrella or shelter. You can take the elevator or regular stairs down to the owner's garage. It's nice having a private garage knowing you always have a spot, and not much traffic coming through. Be aware that the space is tight, with two small spots bordered by concrete walls. We have a minivan and a huge SUV was next to us the 1st day, so my wife had to get out before I pulled in. A few days there was no other car, and a smaller sedan the last few. There's an elevator that only goes to the third floor. That limits wait time, although we only used it when we moved in and when we checked out. The stairs were easy. There's no official check in or check out process. Just text Penny to let her know when you arrive and when you leave. Very convenient compared to other places we've stayed. There could be more spoons (only a few teaspoons). We got by, though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Wonderful Experience!

A great, comfortable stay at the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal M.

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

Beautiful condo

This condo was perfect for my family. My husband and I traveled with our grown son and his girlfriend. The accommodations were perfect. Plenty of space. Beautifully decorated. The owners parking was a game changer. No more fighting for a good parking spot. Location is convenient to Pier Park. Penny was just a phone call away. Answered all my questions and was a true joy to work with. We can’t wait to stay with Penny in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy R.

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

Fantastic

The condo was clean, great view and was beach theme. It was super cute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry A.

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

Anderson of mich

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystill B.

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

Very clean, great location

We definitely would stay here again! The condo was clean, great location, it is decorated so nice & the owners were very kind, sweet & helpful! We can't wait to stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Perfect!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandcastle! The condo was well maintained and fully equipped. It was very clean and beds were comfortable. Great location on 2nd floor and the views were amazing. And we can’t say enough about how responsive Penny was to any questions. Would highly recommend this condo and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Family Vacation

Property was nice, location was good. The room was absolutely the best place we have stayed and Penny was the best host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Family Spring Break

This property is the best we have ever rented for the week! 10/10 for amenities, cleanliness, overall aesthetic, walking distance to pier park, restaurants, the pier! Penny was amazing every step of the way! We highly recommend and we are very picky about where we stay! This will be our spot for PCB!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty M.

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

Wonderful

Super happy with the condo. The owner is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M., Tampa US

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

Absolutely Perfect!!!

What a Fantastic Place to stay from start to finish!!! Penny is Awesome to work with, quick to respond to communications and her condo is Top Notch!!! From the time I arrived to the time I left... it felt like a delightful home away from home!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., East Gull Lake, Minnesota, USA

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

What a great property! The condo was better than described. Penny is a great hostess.

Had a great time at the gulf. Parking was very convenient, as were all the amenities that Calypso offers. Thanks Penny! ❤️PCB
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Excellent condo

This was the best condo we have stayed at in PCB, and we have stayed at many over the last 10 years. Penny was absolutely wonderful in providing all details for check in. This condo was just as described. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ronda b.

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

Family Trip

We were a family of my husband and myself, along with our son and daughter in law and 1 yr old grand daughter. The main reason I chose this condo was one level and easy access to beach... Although I really missed having a view, having access to the stairs right beside the unit and not having to wait for elevator made up for it. Being able to walk to Pier Park was nice. Owner was SO nice and easy to work with, even made great restaurant recommendations
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great place to stay!

The room and location could not have been any better. Easy access to the beach and all of the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Y.

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

Calypso Condo

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this condo. It is very spacious. It was very clean and well maintained. The beds were comfortable. The private parking garage access and beach chairs included were a great bonus. The owners were extremely kind and helpful. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Very clean, great location to everything! All within walking distance! 2nd year st this resort! Owners were very nice and accommodating! Easy to reach if needed and quick to communicate if necessary! We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Calypso 201 - tower II

We really loved our stay in this beautiful condo! The plus was being on the 2nd floor near the stairs and only having to go up or down 1 level to access the pool area and stairs to the beach. Also the owner has a parking space in the garage below the condo which avoided having to cross the bridge over the street to the over flow parking deck every time we went out. The condo kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The balcony was great for enjoying breakfast in the mornings. The only downside is the view is not as good on a lower floor with a some palm trees in front. Other family members stayed in another condo on a higher floor at the same time and the living/dining area was much smaller than this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Perfect place in Panama City

Great condo at Calyso Resort, Panama City Beach. Second floor location, easy access to stairs and beach, no waiting for elevator. Spacious, clean and well decorated with everything you would expect in a rental at the beach. Penny was very responsive and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene O.

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

Perfect!

This is to date my best accommodations ever! Beautiful home! Perfect location! Amazingly flawless all around experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

We really enjoyed our stay. We had a great view of the beach and ocean. Highly recommend this place

Renting this place was very simple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Very nice convenient location

Great 2 bedroom with the perfect location for walkability to pier park and multiple restaurants. Second floor next to the stairs couldnt have been more convenient all without the noise of the first floor. You look right down at the pool and the ocean through palm trees. Fantastic place will return
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Penny Lancaster

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"The Sandcastle at Calypso" is owned by Timeout PCB, LLC and was purchased and totally remodeled in February of 2021. Timeout PCB also owns two other trophy condos at Calypso: "The Sunset at Calypso" (8th floor corner) and "The Shoreline at Calypso" (3rd floor corner). Both of these units feature a floor plan of three king bed suites on the western corner of the resort. If the Sandcastle (two king suites) is not large enough for you, check out one of these other two units.

Timeout PCB is a family owned and operated entity. We manage our properties personally and we do not manage properties for others. My name is Penny Lancaster and I'm a retired school teacher and real estate broker. My husband is a community banker. We vacation in our own units and take pride in their quality and appearance. We want you to have a great experience in one of our condos!

Why they chose this property

Why Calypso? That's easy. If you've done any research on PCB, you know that Calypso is the closest resort to Pier Park and the famous Russell Fields City Pier (only 300 steps on the sidewalk). They are across the street from each other and are a quick 4 minute walk from Calypso. Leave your car in the garage and avoid the traffic. Pier Park is the heartbeat of PCB and houses the area's best restaurants and shopping - there is even a huge 16 screen movie theater. Many Calypso guests never use the car once they arrive. Time is precious - don't spend it in traffic! Hit the beach - fish the Pier - or play at Pier Park!

What makes this property unique

"The Sandcastle at Calypso" (Unit 201W) is very unique in that it's location is right next to the stairs and the private elevator in the center of building. It's also a second floor unit which puts the beautiful Palm Trees within reach of your balcony. Your private Owners parking spot is located just two floors below your unit. Lastly, though it is the largest floor plan of the two bedroom units, this unit is only designed to sleep six. It is not cluttered with bunk rooms and/or built in bunks - just a wide open floor plan to spread out.

Languages:

English

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