Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly - Panama City Beach

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7.4

Good

1 bathroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

Thomas Drive1 min walk
Ripley's Believe It or Not14 min walk
Shipwreck Island Waterpark4 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly

Top of the Gulf 612

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Perfect for small, budget-conscious groups of friends, traveling business people, and families alike, this studio-style condo provides a great way to experience the Panama City Beach area! Take your next seaside, sun-filled vacation at this cozy, well-equipped studio condo and enjoy the benefits of staying in a complex, like having access to amenities like a pool with sun deck, fitness center, and barbecue at an affordable price. Located right on the beach in the Top of the Gulf condo complex in beautiful Panama City Beach, this little rental will serve as the perfect home base while you focus on your outdoor activities and sightseeing. Pier Park is only seven miles away, and you'll also have easy access to many restaurants and clubs. This bright, cheerful vacation rental has spacious windows and a mirrored wall to give the space an open sunny feel.

At the end of the day or during meal prep, enjoy the TV, complete with cable. A breakfast bar separates the living/sleeping space and the well-equipped kitchen.

If you come to Panama City Beach, chances are you'll want to spend most of your time soaking up the sun and playing in the waves on the pristine beach. But if you want a change of pace, consider exploring Pier Park Mall for some shopping or to catch a movie. Book one of the many tours in the area and experience the rush of snorkeling, diving, or swimming with dolphins. Those on family vacation will find numerous options for the kids from Pirate's Island, Pier Park Amusements, and ZooWorld Conservatory, to name a few. And those on adult-only vacations will enjoy Panama City Beach Winery and the many local nightclubs and restaurants in the area.

Whether your next trip is a family vacation or for adults only, the plentiful options in Panama City Beach will provide you with more than enough to keep you busy on your next sun-filed romp on the beach. Reserve your spot today!

THINGS TO KNOW
Maximum occupancy includes babies and toddlers.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 1 vehicle.

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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Beach view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this apartment is near the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park 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 St. Andrews State Park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are not to be missed. 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 - 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 Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly on 1 July 2024 start from AU$384.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Studio by the sand with pools, sundeck & easy beach access - snowbird-friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this 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.

7.4

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

6.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sunny C.

31 May 2023

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

Great trip!

The room was exactly as described! The complex was great! We could walk to dinner, grab ice cream and shop without even having to move the car!! That was a huge plus with the teenager that wanted to get away at the end of the night. Already trying to figure out when we can come back!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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8/10 Good

Kyle C.

23 July 2022

Amazing vacation

Condo was a little dated but clean and bug free

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

24 June 2022

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

Much better this year

Was very impressed with improvements and renovations made by from last year to this year internally and externally. I was thinkings last year that things were getting run down. The check in on first floor much better. Nicer appearance too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

14 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The room was very nice

We would stay again the room over all was very nice bathroom could of been a little cleaner location was fabulous and the view was absolutely breath taking .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ron B.

26 Apr 2022

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

unhappy

room small (minor), however, bathroom needs help Complain to Vacassa that bathtub knob was broken. Husband able to temporary fix to be useable. No closets, but in storage room in our area there was a towel much like a broom handle to hang clothes. Shower was not clean, dirt in tub probably because of broken knob. Appeared that there had been a leek in rooms above because of bubble in ceiling over sink. Under sink was deplorable. Never anyone in office. By the window, it appeared to be broken tile. Building sadly needs help. Would not recommend the unit nor Vacassa. Will not be back. Light is needed by beds and directions on use of TV is needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

20 Dec 2021

Great location

The unit was great

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Charity J.

17 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Rethink staying here if you are considering this property!

Very outdated. Bathroom is very tiny, the bathtub is EXTREMELY slick and very dangerous. The iron was scorched, with a hole in the side of the water reserve, and no ironing board. My wife was blowing her hair dry on our last night and it tripped a breaker. There was no safety plug, so we had no way to reset the circuit. The property makes you wear a neon orange bracelet. First off, we were there on business and don’t need to look like we’ve been out clubbing before a business meeting. Secondly it’s NOVEMBER, and there were less than 15 cars in the parking lot. Not many drunk college kids wandering in to use the pool, and La Vela is closed. Don’t ask for more toilet paper……NOT RECOMMENDED

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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4/10 Poor

Ally S.

13 July 2021

Mold/ Mildew

The beds were comfortable but it smelled like mold/ mildew in the room terribly!! You open the door and it hits you! The walls had bubbles behind the paint that you could push and it move. The entry way wall was dented in and felt wet. Gross. The bathroom was so small you could barely shut the door when you’re standing in there. The toilet barely flushed. The towel Area where they threw the towels was dirty and brown…. The building itself was great. The people here at the entry are nice and personable. The building and pool were nice definitely would go back to this building but to another room, I wouldn’t choose this room again that’s for sure..

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Kim G.

28 May 2021

TOP OF THE GULF

Building and room could use some renovating. Condo needs to be deep cleaned. Otherwise, it was what I expected for the price!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

22 May 2021

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

it was a great experience!

overall it had a great view, it was big enough for just 2 people, and we loved the property. definitely will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

17 Apr 2021

Great place to stay

Felt safe. Very quiet. Serene surroundings! Thank you for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Rionna C.

8 Apr 2021

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

Nice place great view

Nice place great view. My kids and I enjoyed ourselves very much

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Terry M.

28 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Worst VRBO experience ever!

Booked property for two nights. Before 8 a.m. on second day was informed by onsite property staff that I had 30 mins. to vacate the unit as the unit was scheduled to have the windows removed. Spent hours on the phone and running around to find a last minute place to stay. Property management was rude and less than helpful. Was able to get another unit, but was not beachfront. Onsite property staff stated emails have gone out weekly for past month reminding them of window replacement. This whole experience has left me a bit "gun shy" in booking future stays with this management company.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

5 Sept 2020

Great

Best place for cheap price

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

16 Aug 2020

Deb.S

For what my best friend and I needed it was great. Extremely outdated (appliances and decor) blinds were broken. The blender was not clean. Beds were comfortable. And location was perfect !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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2/10 Terrible

Alexis J.

29 June 2020

Room 612

This room was very dirty. Had not been cleaned in a while. There was sand all over the floor when we arrived and there was sand all in the bed sheets. I know or a fact that the room had not been cleaned recently because there was someone's swimsuit at the top of the shower when we arrived.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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8/10 Good

Christena H.

17 June 2020

Enjoyed are stay during covid 19!

I Was very happy with my stay the hotel had very nice smelling elevators and germx dispensers all around! this place was half the price of other places for beach view! overall we had a nice time and the room was ready early, we were surprised to see right outside of our door there was a balcony with seating to sit out and look at the beach as well as they provided chairs and an umbrella in the extra room if you forget it! there wasn’t a fitted sheet on our bed which could’ve been cleaning service and not actual owners issue!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

David P.

9 June 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible rental agency

We could not stay at your rental. After trying to get in room with the code given for over an hour, waiting on hold for 30 min and no one from your team answering, the local office lady gave us another code that worked but room had not been cleaned. It was nasty and I wouldnt have stayed there after seeing they shape it was in. Worst experience ever with a rental! Its now 7am the next day and we are in a hotel. 5 different emails, messages and Chats with no responce from the rental agency!

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

7 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Overall good

Great location, good view, everything was super clean. The oven was a half size so our frozen pizzas went to waste. But overall Good!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JERAN G.

18 July 2019

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

TOP 612

Top of Gulf is like my 2nd home. I stayed in Room 612 this time which was not the norm for me. Only one complaint though. The refrigerator never got cold enough and the air conditioner didn't cool good. But, overall it was a nice room!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

13 July 2019

Great stay

Great location and very clean!! Would stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

4 Mar 2019

Clean and just what we needed.

We came down for a quick weekend visit and it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

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2/10 Terrible

Monica B.

12 July 2018

Outdated uncomfortable room facing construction site

The ocean

2/10 Terrible

Tiffanie M.

16 Mar 2018

Misrepresented and dirty

So when we first pulled into the property we noticed we didn’t see any balcony’s or anything. My reservation says my room has a balcony or patio and we get up there and it has neither. I message the property manager or whatever he is five times before I get a response m. He responds on Monday saying he’s been in meetings all day. Keep in mind I checked in on Saturday and emailed him several times over the course of three days. I didn’t even want to stay there but couldn’t find anywhere with openings on such short notice. Anyway we decide just to clean it ourselves and make the best of it. The toilet seat looks like it permanently has poop all over the back of it. Cleaning lady says she has an order in with maintenance to replace the seat. Didn’t happen while we were there. The beds are horrible. Rock hard. The room has a really weird smell like something rotten but mainly smell it when you lay on the beds we couldn’t find anything. The room was supposed to be beach view but it isn’t it’s parking lot view. Can’t use the pool it’s not heated like the other hotels around it. We left almost two days early on a five day trip. The final straw came when I finally got cold enough to pull up the comforter and to use it and their was what appeared to Cheetos or some kind of cheese residue on the bottom of the blanket along with some black stuff I think it was makeup. At this point I said enough is enough and we left. When I finally got ahold of the manager Monday he refunded the cleaning fee but said they wouldn’t refund for early checkout. However when I left yesterday I emailed him again and I have already emailed him this morning to get a refund on the nights I didn’t stay. He also didn’t feel the room was misrepresented by the pictures which is hilarious because my reservation confirmation specifically says I have balcony or patio and a beach view lol .We didn’t leave because we wanted to we left because of the disgusting state of the room and I obviously should not be charged for that. Also parking passes and arm bands are not included in room price. All this bein said I book I’m home away all the time and have loved every place I’ve stayed. I’d advise staying away from this one.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

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8/10 Good

nick h.

19 Aug 2017

Older bldg, but enjoyed our stay

as long as you know going in it is an older bldg and rooms are fairly small, then everything is good. Enjoyed our stay. Clean, nothing wrong with room. I suggest sleeping on the couch instead of unfolding the couch bed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017