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Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities

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Living room picture from stairs.
Living room area
TV in Living Room.
Our guest book and shell vase filled with a shell left by previous guests.
Kitchen with brand new stainless appliances. Convenient USB located on bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 667.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Panama City, FL
  • Panama City Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Thomas Drive
    4 min walk
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center
    3 min drive
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities

Absolutely the best building in the condominium. You can watch your family having a great time in the pool from the sunny open deck.

We are excited to bring Our Sandcastle to you for creating memories. This home features living room with sleeper sofa, private bedroom with queen size bed, and loft bedroom (two twins) for the kiddos.

Our home is fully equipped with all of your immediate beach-day needs.

Property manager

Cinde Shepherd
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: 23
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

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 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 near the beach, this condo is in Gulf Lagoon Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and Water Planet are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Panama City, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 4 min walk
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City - 7 min drive
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 7 min drive
  • St. Andrews State Park - 8 min drive
  • Panama City Beach Sports Complex - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Diego's Burrito Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Triple J Steaks & Seafood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities have a pool?

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

Is Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay at "Our Sandcastle" 2.0 - A few steps to the beach and brand new amenities located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Gulf Lagoon Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. The Sea Dragon and St. Andrews Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
The condo was well furnished and stoked. Everything was very clean and perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient
Condo was really clean and just a short walk to the beach. No elevator since it is an apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Beach Stay Ever
This property gives a laid back feel in a very busy beach town. The pool is quiet and the beach is beautiful. The property is very clean and modern. My little kids loved the upstairs loft. My teenager slept on the pull out sofa. It's really affordable and very close to St. Andrews State Park. I would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tollis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
We loved the condo! So neat and clean. It was close to the beach and we had a great time! God bless u Proverbs 3:5-6
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Night fishing wash fun, even though we were not able to get in the water much, due to red flags. Overall trip was good, just getting away for a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turnkey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Thank you and i will diffidently stay with y'all again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place
We usually stay at the other end of the beach but wanted to try something different. We were pleasantly surprised by the proximity of good food and shopping. The beach was very pretty with a great shell collecting spot just down the way. Swimming pool was clean and deck was nice to have coffee and drinks on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
House was clean and decorated nicely. Beds were comfortable and pool was right outside. The stairs to the loft are a bit scary and having a single bathroom was hard with 6 girls but worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
This was perfect for the two of us. Enjoyed our stay! Would rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great location, great amenities. Would recommend reinforcement on the stairs railing. Missing screws in multiple location making the railing shake more than normal. Sturdy railing is need for the incline of the stairs. Otherwise great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo just a couple minute walk from the beach
Beautiful condo that is a 3 minute walk to the beach and just a couple steps from a pool. Great stay for my family and I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
I took my wife, daughter, and niece to the beach for a few days to relax. We stayed in a condo with quick and easy access to walk to the beach and pool. We had a few meals at the apartment and ate at local restaurants like Pineapple Willys, Hammerhead Freds, and I=HOP. We enjoyed the getaway. We cleaned the apartment, wrote in the memoir book supplied by the apartment owner and placed a shell in the vase requested by the owner, Thanks for a great family and personal time. The Walker's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We loved everything! All beds were comfy and the place is decorated so perfect. Very updated and relaxing after long days on the beach or walking the strip. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July
This was our second time staying at this condo! It is perfect! Looking forward to planning our next years vacation and staying here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Sand Castle was as described and exactly like the photos. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Owner is very responsive and check in/out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
This property was amazing and I had a wonderful time. The condo was so cute and very clean. We had plenty of room and it was very close to attractions. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Condo was just as pictured very clean and close to the beach! Very easy check/out process enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!!
This place was great. Loved how low key and quiet the place looked. Loved the gated community and the pool was great and refreshing after being at the beach. The condo had a loft which was perfect for our older boys. We will definitely be staying here in future when we look at booking our next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvira Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
This was a enjoyable place to stay at we really liked it as a family 100% recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
My family stayed here this past week. It was nice, clean and in a convenient location! The property owner was great to communicate with as well. I will for sure stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful for families!
We had a wonderful time at this condo! We stayed for one week in June of 2022, and it was amazing! This is a great location, extremely close to the beach access-- closer than I anticipated-- literally 2 minutes from the door to the beach! This condo is in a very safe family friendly condo association. It's about 20-30 minutes from Pier Park Shopping center depending on traffic, and 4 minutes from St. Andrews state park. There are PLENTY of good restaurants near by (Dirty Dicks, Schooners, and Captain Jack's Buffet were some of our faves) The pool is clean and warm with plenty of room, and used exclusively by guests. Contrary to some of the reviews, this condo was very clean and in great condition- very updated. The couch and beds were very clean and comfy. This condo has everything you need to cook meals and function as a family. When we stayed, the guests who were there previously, left garbage bags, dish soap and various other useful things! It is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator, but it did not phase our family of five. The stairs to the loft are floating stairs, and very narrow-- if you have difficulty with stairs, this is not the place for you. As a 5'6" 140# athletic female, I had to walk sideways up and down the steps. That being said, we felt very safe letting our kids (3,5, and 7) sleep up in the loft. We will 100% be staying here again, it was so comfortable and perfect for our family! If you are considering staying here, just do it! You will be glad you did!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful condo, GREAT host!
This was our second time staying here. Ms. Shepherd is an amazing host. Her communication is impeccable and if there are any issues with your stay she is available. The condo is nicely furnished and clean. Access to the beach is just a few steps away. The complex itself is maintained very well. Both our times in this condo are a 10/10. Highly recommend to anyone looking to visit PCB.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First after covid vacation
The apartment was nice. Accommodated us all but was a little scared to put the little 5 year old who gets up in the middle of the night up in the loft with steep stairs. Actually lets call it what it is a ladder really. I wish the pictures would have shown that part as well. It would help parents who have little kids. Over all place was clean, sofa has a tear in it and only one roll of toilet paper, but good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malaney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You have to stay here!
The Sandcastle was perfect for our stay! The bed was extremely comfortable, the condo was very clean! So clean in fact, it felt like we were the first people to ever stay there. It was the perfect distance to the beach and we spent every day there. If you want to swim the pool is great too! You do have to drive to the restaurants, but that wasn’t a problem. We had an amazing time and we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Akima B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PCB Condo Getaway
The property was cute and close to the beach. The check-in and check-out process was easy and fast. The condo was clean and has everything you need. The loft is cute but the stairs to the loft are a little tight and scary to come down on. It is located on the top floor so the are stairs. Overall this condo is a great stay and perfectly located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cinde Shepherd

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Our "beach story" began over 40 years ago. On one of their many journeys, our grandparents discovered the sugar white beaches of Panama City Beach in 1973. It is with this visit, that our family story unfolds across four generations. Our Grandma, immediately fell in love with the sugary white beach, crystal clear blue waters, and the many pools that would sometimes form on the beach. Living in Missouri, Panama City Beach offered a tropical getaway that they could frequent for extended weekends as well as full-week getaways. In 1977, Grandpa surprised Grandma with a very special "Sandcastle" birthday present. He purchased an adorable little beach cottage two blocks from where we are today. Our grandma appropriately named her new escape "Our Sandcastle". In those days, the little cottages, and now our new "Sunswept Sandcastle" were the only structures on the beach. Our mom's remembers spending days on the beach, seeing only 20 people pass by the whole day. Besides the beach front houses you still see today, the rest of the beach was a multitude of sand dunes. In the early days, the favorite beach front restaurant was called "The Beach Party", and it still exists, but is now called Schooners. It remains a family favorite for everyone, and one of the first places we enjoy on each visit. Grandpa had a special love of boating, and back then he would leave early in the morning and go fishing for the catch of the day. During the afternoon, our mom and aunt would seek out fresh oysters, scallops, and crabs from the bay. Grandma would create quite the feast, including our Grandpa's famous Oyster Stew. Mom (our awesome property manager) remembers walking the beach with her dad (grandpa), and how he named the beachfront building of Sunswept "The Big Gray Monster". At three stories, it was the tallest structure near their beloved Sandcastle.

Why they chose this property

Grandma had a special love of sharing her Sandcastle with everyone. We can't tell you how many honeymoons took place in her Sandcastle. Her family and friends enjoyed over 28 years vacationing here on Thomas Drive. We have a library of guestbooks, with many wonderful times shared by all. Grandma especially loved the beach. She is much remembered for the special messages and prayers she wrote in the sand for all of us that were washed away into the universe. Her most memorable message in the sand was "Thank You God for Everything". Our family continued making special beach memories into the third generation of our family. Our favorite event was a final night Luau, including grass skirts, leis, music and dancing on the beach as our farewell until the next visit. As with all things, unexpected changes occur. In 2007, we lost our treasured Sandcastle. In July 2011, grandma made her last trip to Panama City Beach with her youngest grandchild (4th Generation). In February 2012, we lost Grandma. Leaving a special gift to her three grandchildren, it was unanimously decided that the best tribute to Grandma would be to purchase a new Sandcastle. In 2018, tragedy struck us in the form of Hurricane Michael. The roof was torn off Our Sandcastle and after undergoing a 6 month renovation we're so excited to introduce Our Sandcastle 2.0!
So, here we are. We begin another new chapter of "Our Sandcastle". Our greatest hope is that we can bring as much happiness to our visiting guests here as grandma did in her Sandcastle for so many years. We hope you join us!

What makes this property unique

Sunswept is a wonderful community, nestled next to the beach. You have all the amenities of a high rise condo, but the small neighborhood feeling for creating wonderful family memories.

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English

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