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Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest!

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View from our Balcony overlooking the pools and beautiful beach!
Living room area with queen sleeper sofa.
Living room area with queen sleeper sofa.
Living room area
Living room area with new 75 inch tv

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bunk Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest!


READY FOR A VACATION? Enjoy relaxing in our beautiful oceanfront, corner unit with breathtaking views of white-sand beaches and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, located in Gulf Crest, a gated resort located off of Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. Our unit was freshly painted in the fall of 2023.

Included in your rental are a pair of beach chairs and umbrella, seasonal March-October.

Our unit is an end unit on the west - SUNSET - side of the 8th floor. The wrap-around balcony facing west is the perfect location for watching beautiful sunsets over the Gulf! It has 1801 square feet of spacious living area in an open floor plan with nine (9) foot ceilings. There are three bedrooms, a built in bunk bed area, a queen sleeper sofa, two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area adjacent to the kitchen, living room, and full sized washer and dryer in a separate utility room.

Floor to ceiling windows and a 750 square foot wrap around balcony provide breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, dolphins, fishing fleets, ships and extraordinary sunsets. The balcony is accessible not only from the living room but also from all three bed rooms.

Gulf Crest is one of Panama City Beach's finest deluxe resorts. Gulf Crest has 294 feet of beach frontage. The complex features two large beachside swimming pools (one heated seasonally), two outdoor spas, a separate children's pool, free poolside wireless Internet, outside picnic areas with grills, seasonal poolside TIKI HUT - for snacks and drinks, and a first-rate workout facility. Each floor at Gulf Crest has only 7 condos. An assigned, covered parking space and high speed elevators provide easy access to the unit.

We are conveniently located off of Thomas Drive at the corner of Thomas Drive and Joan Avenue. Our address is 8715 Surf Drive, a short drive or walk to many restaurants, golf, bumper boats, miniature golf, and more!

We have a 75 inch Smart TV with service provide by ROKU in the living room and Free Wireless Internet.

Our spacious fully equipped condominium has a large Kitchen with everything you need to prepare your favorite meal including smooth surface Cooktop with oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, blender, toaster, glassware, flatware, and plenty of pots, pans and cookware. Enjoy your meal or favorite beverage inside or outside on the balcony with the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico in the background.

The unit sleeps 10. Sleeping accommodations include a king bed in the main bedroom, a king bed in the second bedroom, two twin beds in the third bedroom, a bunk area with 2 twin bunk beds, and a queen sleeper sofa. Each bedroom has a Smart TV with service provided by ROKU.

Other features of our Gulf Crest condo include ceramic tile floors and luxury vinyl throughout the condominium, a cultured marble tub and a walk in shower with glass enclosures, and ceiling fans. Bath towels and bed linens are provided but bring your own beach towels.

ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
*We rent only to adults 25 years of age or over, who will occupy the condo during the rental period.
*Absolutely No Smoking and No Pets
*Check-in: 4 pm; Check-out: 10 am (central time)
*State, County, and City taxes are not included in rates.

Renter(s) will be responsible for all damage to the unit excluding normal wear and tear.

All guests must register online at the Gulfcrest Condominium Association prior to arrival and pay a $53 registration fee to Gulfcrest. Access to the parking garage for 2 vehicles is provided by the registration fee.

Full payment for accommodations must be received 30 days prior to arrival.

OWNER IS MEMBER OF PANAMA CITY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Property manager

Larry and Cathy Mason
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
All guests must register online at the Gulfcrest Condominium Association prior to arrival and pay a $50 registration fee to Gulfcrest.
Smoking is prohibited in our condo and in the following common areas: Elevators, Owners’ Lounge, Exercise Room, Pools and pool area, Main Lobby.
Parking is limited to 2 vehicles at Gulfcrest, one of which is a reserved space. NO PETS are allowed in our unit.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 4488

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is on 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 - 0.1 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.9 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Amazing Views of the Beach from Your Wrap Around Balcony at Gulfcrest! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is just steps away from Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Great trip! Always a great time at Gulf Crest!

Had a nice after Christmas getaway. Gulf Crest is the best condo at PCB. Communication with owners was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samatha S.

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

Great place!

Easy beach access and the property owners are very responsive and helpful! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristin R.

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

We love Gulf Crest!

We love staying at Gulf Crest Condos and will continue staying here every Summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Chuck

3rd year in this condo at gulf crest very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Great stay

This condo is nice and would stay here again. The guest toilet had a leak but was fixed promptly. The guest tub may need the drained cleaned because it seemed to be backing up. The main bath could use another set of wash clothes and towels. Also could not locate any pot holders in the kitchen so had to fold kitchen towel to get pans from oven. Since it was a family trip, we did cook but the room had all necessary items you’d need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

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

Amazing condo and views!

What a great experience in this 3 bedroom corner condo! Everything was just as described and check in was a breeze. Condo has plenty of room and everything you need. My favorite was the wrap around balcony - amazing sunsets from this 8th floor unit! I cannot wait to come back to this condo for our next vacation. I did not want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Very Pleased

Perfect location, amazing views, plenty of space! Easy check in, owners were very responsive! It was so convenient being right on the beach, along with having the pool and hot tub to use as well! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

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

Gulf crest

We always love staying at gulf crest!! The comfort and security is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

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

Great family spot!

Our family has been vacationing in PCB for 12 years, and this condo is by far the best we have stayed at. Just a few of the things we loved: *Plenty of space for our group of 10 *Large balcony with great views *Corner unit with lots of windows and natural light *Short trek to the beach with a ramp access, so no stairs to haul a heavy wagon up and down. *Short wait times, if any wait time at all, at the elevator. We have stayed other places, that had 40 minute waits. *Corner unit allows space by the door to leave sandy shoes and smaller sand toys outside to try to keep some sand out of the unit. *Clean. The unit and Gulf Crest as a whole were clean. *The staff was friendly. *Pools were spacious and well maintained. *Parking garage was easily accessible and easy to navigate. *Owners were quick to respond to any question I had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paige L.

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

2023 Vacation

Panama City Beach is beautiful. The views from the condo were amazing! The condo was well equipped with what we needed for our stay. However it was somewhat dated and needed some minor repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Wonderful

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! Only thing missing was a blow dryer and a colander, lol.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Blue Ridge, GA

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

PCB 2023

Had a family group of 6 stay here the week before Memorial Day. 2 las of 2023, 3 adults and a 16 year old. Everyone loved the condo unit and talked about staying here again. Condo isn’t the newest, but was in great shape with all amenities working. We would love to be guests of the Masons again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great place!

Perfect location, spacious and the owners are wonderful people to rent from! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken

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

What a view!

This property exceeded our expectations. We had grandparents, tweens, uncles, aunts, and everyone loved it. We would book here again for vacation for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

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

Fall break

Very nice overall but there is some things that are a little dated..Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Great place for a group on friends for the weekend.

Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Cumming, GA

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

Great views and great place

We stayed at this property a few years ago, and fell in love with the end unit being able to look down the beach while cooking (breakfast, lunch, & dinner). The owner had since then replaced the carpets in the living/bedrooms. I have mixed feelings about the cold floors, but way easier to clean, also nothing a pair of house shoes won't fix. The bunk nook is great for kids of all ages. The bed room with the two twin beds can work for or against your stay, so plan accordingly for sleeping arrangements. Meaning, if you have three couples staying with you, and they wish to snuggle with each other, one couple will need to be on the pull out couch. :) The condo was very clean for our stay, Bravo to the cleaning crew. The soap bottles at each sink was appreciated as well. Like all rentals, there were several small issues, but nothing that would dampen the trip. The patio door wouldn't lock, but they are so heavy, that we didn't have to worry about smaller children opening them. And if the door isn't closed all the way, during a windy day, it will make a constant "farting" noise, which can add to excitement and entertainment for young, children (and older men) at 6:00 am. The owner was very easy to work with and communicated well with any questions or concerns we have. We had a few questions and concerns, and at no point did we get an impression that we were "bugging" them. As for the kitchen supplies, you shouldn't have a need for anything, other than a whisk. A whisk was the only thing that it was lacking, and that is saying something as much as my family likes to cook on vacation. Also, a bonus to keep in mind for future trips, a condo with a good coffee maker is key, and they had a great one. That also, the fact that they had two coffee pots, which allowed us to make a pot of Decaf (for the ladies) and Full Strength (for the kids and men). The stove even had a warm setting on the back eye to keep it warm during the morning while everyone was waking up. We certainly enjoyed the stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise W.

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

Rest and Relaxation

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Great Location

This is our second year staying at Gulf Crest and enjoyed it again just as much! The location is perfect...far enough away from the traffic but close enough to get out and go to Pier Park several times a week if we choose too! Already looking forward to going next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Larry C., North Little Rock

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

Beautiful location

Lovely condo, beautiful location, close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanna L., Brush Creek Tn

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

Excellent location

This was a nice condo. We stay Gulfcrest every year, this was our first time renting from these people and our experience was very pleasant. Thank you for Sharing your place with us
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cici D.

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

Great Place to Stay

I took my kids on a family Vacation and it was really nice and spacious! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam Y.

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

Spring Break Vacation

We loved this condo at Gulf Crest. It was clean, family friendly, and the view from the wrap around balcony was amazing! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Winter get away

We very much enjoyed our stay at Gulf Crest unit 807. The view was awesome. The unit had everything we needed. We were very happy with the cleanliness as we have stayed in some units that have been pretty dirty. We would recommend this unit to everyone. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

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

Good time with family

We really enjoyed our stay at the condo. We have been renting at Gulf Crest for almost 15 years and love staying there. The condo was well equipped and the view can’t be beat. The only issues we had were shower doors off track (one in each bathroom) and there is a need for a deep cleaning. We decided not to call the owners about these things because we didn’t want someone coming in while we were there so the owners were not given the chance to fix the issues. The owners were great with reservations and changes to add more days.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Larry and Cathy Mason

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We chose to retire here in Panama City Beach after living in Atlanta for most of our career lives and always vacationing in Panama City Beach. We have now been retired and living here and have been renting out our condos in Panama City Beach for 16 years. Our beaches in Panama City Beach are the very best--most beautiful-- place to vacation or own beach front property in the WHOLE WORLD!!!!!

Why they chose this property

There are so many fun attractions and restaurants in Panama City Beach that are within a few minutes of Gulfcrest and even some within walking distance. This makes Gulfcrest an ideal destination for a family looking for a fantastic beach getaway. St. Andrews State Park is only minutes away. The Panama City Beach Sports Complex is only 3 miles from Gulfcrest.

What makes this property unique

Two beachside pools (one heated seasonally) and two hot tubs overlooking the Gulf, beautiful wide white sandy beach, Tiki hut, fitness center, outside picnic areas with gas grills, covered parking. Our three bedroom condominium has a wraparound balcony accessible from all three bedrooms.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests