GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval

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Living area with cable/ smart TV and electric firepalce

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 687.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

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Panama City Beach, FL

Thomas Drive
‪1 min walk‬
Ripley's Believe It or Not
‪19 min walk‬
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
‪5 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room sleep sofa

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great location on Thomas Drive. Walking distance to several popular bars and restaurants. Park right at your front door and no waiting on elevators at this family friendly complex. Sugar Beach condos are beachside so no crossing Thomas drive to enjoy the sugar white sands. This is a ground floor unit with a lush lawn right outside to enjoy games. You can relax here and sit on your patio overlooking the freshwater pond. Feed the Koi fish or stroll along the short path to the beach and enjoy the courtyard. Just 250 steps to the sugar white sands. Sugar Beach is a low rise property that features tennis/ pickleball courts a swimming pool, grilling area, and a wonderful clubhouse with ping pong table and kitchen/meeting area. Beach loungers (1 pair) and umbrella service included with rental in season (March to October) so no need to tote much to beach. Discounted rentals available for additional sets.
Complex has a fresh water pond with turtles and koi fish, bbq area, clubhouse, shuffleboard, pool & lighted tennis/pickle ball court. Just steps from the pool to the beach!

Fully equipped kitchen and condo. Washer/ dryer combo, iron & board, hair dryer.

Free WiFi and cable TV

Walk to Guadalajara, Ms. Newby's, Hammerhead Fred’s, Longboards, PCB Winery, coffee shops, ice cream , pizzeria, many restaurants, shopping, golf, go-carts & bars!

Please note: Sugar Beach Owners Association requires primary renter to be 25 and stay in unit. There is a $35 parking registration fee collected at during the online registration process.

Please contact us prior to booking with pet. For stays three nights or less pet fee is $80 for 1st pet and $40 additional for second pet. For stay of 4 nights or longer pet fee is $150 for 1st pet and $50 for second pet. paid at No weight limit. Certain breed restirctions apply. Vet records to be provided upon registration. The pet fee payment is made to HOA during online registration process.

Check In time is 4:00pm
Check out time is 10:00 am.

Early check in or late check out available if cleaning time permits for a $35 fee per request due to high demand/requests. Please confirm same with owner ahead of time.

Please ask about snow bird rates monthly winter rates!

FAQ's
1) Does unit have ocean view?
Unit does not have ocean view but has a lake view. Complex is on the beach but is U shaped with inside units facing the lake?

2) Does unit have steps?
There are 8 steps down from parking lot into unit. Otherwise stepless.

3) Does beach allow pets?
Per Panama City Beach ordinance dogs are not allowed on beach and you risk getting a ticket. There is a city dog park on beach about 15 minutes away. Dogs are allowed in complex on leash if registered.

Property manager

Kim Johnson

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pets with approval, see fees paid at check in.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets: 1st pet $80 for 3 nights or less, $150 for 4 nights or more, 2nd pet $25. Will be collected at registration. Must register with office. Vax req

$35 parking fee collected at registration

Although we do not like disrupting your vacation, occasionally we may need maintenance to enter condo. We will always notify you prior to entry.

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 3946

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 condo 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 Publix Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Thomas Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Panama City Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pineapple Willy's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬2 min walk
‪Juan Taco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GATED walkable area~New King Mattress~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 5 minutes.

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charlene K.

18 Apr 2025

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

It was a good time and when I reached out to Kim she responded.

The property was nice and neat.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

17 Apr 2025

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

Hada good time

Had a good time but it was the wrong time of the year

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

4 Apr 2025

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

Spring Break Vacay

Kim's condo made a wonderful home for my crew during Spring Break. Communication with her was great. The home was clean and had all the necessary items. We enjoyed cooking breakfast, then walking out to the beach to enjoy the beautiful blue water and white sand.. The complex was safe and secure and has pickleball, tennis and shuffleboard courts which helped keep my crew entertained. There was plenty other entertainment and food nearby, even within walking distance. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny Kenny M.

24 Mar 2025

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

Vacation 2025

Had a great stay .Prop. was nice and convenient. Kids had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

24 Mar 2025

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

Vacay

Great property for my vacation with me and my little family. Beach access was easy, the pool was close, parking on site was right at the door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cindy R.

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Apt

Working on property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

22 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Older condo great location

Loved the gated community and location to everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

12 Mar 2025

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

Lovely spring break

We had a great time in the condo. Communication was excellent and clear. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

19 Oct 2024

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

Nice community

Lots of things to do nearby and on property. Very dog friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

3 Oct 2024

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

Wonderful stay

Had a wonderful time at the condo the washer is a dryer also it day to figure that out if you have questions Kim text you right back we love that area and will stay again

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

21 Sept 2024

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

Family vacation

This was an overdue family vacation. We enjoyed the fact it was gated and in close proximity to food and fun. The unit was perfect for our 4 kids and me and my husband. Plenty of room to relax. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. The bedrooms were separate from living area which was a plus for us. Just a few hundred feet to the beach. Cannot wait to book our next stay. The owner was easy to get in touch with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Simona S.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Worst Stay I've Experienced in Years!

The location is great (more private beach area) and the unit had decent enough furnishings but the gate code did not work for entrance to property or re-entry from beach. Luckily another guess was kind enough to assist. Both bed sheets had dog hair all over. We had to strip beds and wash multiple times b4 sleeping. Washer/dryer single unit has dog hair. We tried to clean it too...to no avail. Wifi was out of range so we could not connect TV or personal devices. The floors were sandy so we had to sweep. The hall light was out as well as a couple of lamps. There was no trash bag in kitchen or cabinets. We really could not enjoy the stay. I really hope the owner finds better cleaning and maintenance staff. These are all minor infringements so I hope they get it together. We vacation a lot and this is the worst experience I can remember.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alanna M.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

7 June 2024

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

Memorial day weekend

Our stay could not have been better. Weather was perfect. Our condo was great. Kim had told us about the construction, but it was no problem at all. Couldn't tell there was any going on. The condo was clean, well maintained and just what we needed. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christen E.

30 May 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

It was ok for last minute.

Decided on a whim to go to Florida for Memorial Day. This property has an excellent location. You could literally walk out the back gate and be in the beach. The amenities were great. The pool was right next to the beach. There was a tennis court, shuffle board and bridge overlooking the koi pond. However, there was a lot of construction which the owner had made me aware of. I don’t know if there was any construction outside, but someone had an irritatingly loud air conditioning unit, right outside of the master bedroom….and was EXTREMELY loud…not the fault of the owner. The two bathrooms smelled kinda bad. Not sure if it was a sewage issue, but if someone used the other bathroom, there was a smell that seeped through the master bath. Smelled pretty horrible. We use a lot of internet, especially my son, but for our entire trip, the WiFi wasn’t accessible. On the property website it says one password and username, while the owner provided another username. We used the one provided by on the website first…didn’t work. Then I notified the owner and she provided another password and username. That one still didn’t work. We all ended up using our phones for hotspots to access WiFi…not good. All in all, I give the property 6.5 out of 10.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L., Bellville, Ohio, USA

26 Feb 2024

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

our stay

There was some upgrades and maintenance going on but the property owner did let us know in advance. The location is great. We walked almost everywhere we needed to go and the access to the water was just steps away. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

28 Jan 2024

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

Just the right size

It was a great unit and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

24 Sept 2023

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

Clean & roomy

This is a very clean spacious condo. My daughter & I stayed in September and it was very relaxing. The bedrooms are big however the mattress in the front bedroom off the parking lot needs to be replaced IMO. It is creaky and sags to the middle. The other mattress was very comfortable. The kitchen is not well lighted. There was a stick up light above the sink but the batteries were dead. Overall we a great time and would stay here again. Also Kim the owner was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rocky D.

23 Aug 2023

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

Not a bad spot

As stated on the listing, no beach view but a short walk. The condo was in a good spot for us. Easy entry and exit from the street. A couple good restaurants just across the street. Beach was very nice. Didn’t use the pool but looked nice. Nothing was crowded. Though the kitchen has been updated, the rest of the condo is dated and needs a little work but ok. Before booking I would suggest looking at all fees included. This adds near $100/night onto advertised price.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., Baconton

30 July 2023

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

Beach Easy!

The location was great for us. We were able to get on/off the beach easy and rinse our feet/gear before heading back into the condo. We were close to great restaurants, entertainment(mini golf, go cart racing, arcades) and the marina to launch our small fishing boat. I loved the atmosphere of a garden to walk our dogs around. Nice artwork and smart tvs were on point for our lounge ac time. My daughter in law from Greece would like to come back which is a credible point of reference! Owner, Kim, was responsive with the broken dryer alternative too, so it wasn't a problem.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

14 July 2023

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

Steps to the Beach

2nd time we have stayed at this listing. Owner is easy to communicate with. We love that it is just steps to the beach and we appreciate the owner allowing us to bring our dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

15 June 2023

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

This was a great place.

This was by far the easiest vacation we have had. From parking right outside our door to checking in. The property was very nice. The owner was very good at communicating with us . We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

25 May 2023

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

Panama beach

I felt very safe staying at this property. The location was was close to the beach and not far from the dog beach . The apartment was dirty when we arrived and contacted the owner and she sent someone over right away. The beds need new mattresses but overall things were good

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica B.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updating and cleaning

The condo had a water leak before we came. We were made aware right before going in. This was not a big deal, things happen. After driving 12 hours and arriving on Saturday evening we were unable to shower until Monday evening due to water coming up in both bathtubs that smelled like sewage. Once again things happen, but the response time was not great. The condo was dirty and we had to wash our sheets before we could sleep in the beds. The patio door is broken and the glass is about to fall out of the frame. There were some outlets that did not have covers, not safe for small children. It definitely put a damper on our stay in the beginning but Sugar Beach is a wonderful place overall and would recommend it, just not this condo until it is all taken care of.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

12 Apr 2023

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

Pleasant stay

The stay was very close to the beach, had great amenities, and was very spacious. The host was very kind and quick with responding!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Johnson

I grew up coming to the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach, Fl. I have so many precious memories with my family biking through St. Andrews State Park, fishing off the pier and jetties, watching the boats come in at Captain Anderson's and of course just enjoying the beach. I remember when Sugar Beach was built and feel so lucky to have a second home here. We bought here in 2016 hoping to make more wonderful memories with friends and family. We hope to share our love of Panama City with you!

Why they chose this property

We loved the family friendly atmosphere at Sugar Beach. We love the location on Thomas Drive near the State Park and how the beaches are less crowded in this area.

What makes this property unique

Parking at your front door so no waiting on elevators.

Languages:

Spanish

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room sleep sofa

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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