Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
33 min drive
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About the area
Panama City Beach
This apartment places you steps from Thomas Drive and within a 15-minute stroll of Panama City Beaches. .Apartment features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include a lift.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - 19 min walk
Hammerhead Fred's - 7 min walk
Coyote Ugly Saloon - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach
King bed and Standard size bed. Small kitchenette includes mini-fridge, microwave, new wave oven, crock pot, Keurig coffee maker, small stove/oven and dishwasher. Walk in closet for storage with iron and ironing board. Property has swimming pool, barbeque grills, out door showers and beach access. Our floor has outdoor seating to view sunsets, designated smoking area and full coin laundry facilities.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 476 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property Registration Number 27812
Property is also known as
Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach Condo
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?
Yep, Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach is a short 10-minute walk from Panama City Beaches.
Does Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach have a pool?
Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach has a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?
No, Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?
There isn't one on site, but Signal Hill Golf Course is a short 8-minute walk away.
Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 72 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 72 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 72 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
LM J.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
LM J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kiersten T.
13 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Overall But Has Cons
Overall, our family weekend getaway was nice. (Not the best weather, but nothing anyone can do about that.) The view was fabulous—a must in my beach trips. The location was perfect. The building itself was further down from all the hullabaloo which we were grateful for. Super easy and quick to get to the pool and the beach (another must). I wasn’t aware there was a kids pool—a happy surprise for our 3 year old.The room itself had pros and cons. It was a great size for the three of us. It was nice to have a dishwasher, plenty of towels, a beach chair/umbrella, and dishes (though the plastic margarita cup fell apart the moment I touched it). Beds were comfy with extra blankets. The cons though:- The bathroom needs help, especially the shower. There were cracks in the floor of the shower, and dirty water would come out of the cracks. It was pretty gross. Plus, the air vent was absolutely disgusting.- The window screen was ripped pretty bad which meant bugs could easily fly in (fortunately it was cool & rainy over the weekend, so no bugs).- The floor still had sand and dirt on it the moment we walked in the very first time. - The Keurig. I was thrilled there was a Keurig available since I use mine every day at home. It was so frustrating though. I would add water, and before even pressing anything, half the water I just put in would immediately dispense. Every time. Maybe it’s user error, but I don’t think so since I know Keurigs very well. Overall a good stay.
Kiersten T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corey T.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
Very clean and great location check in process is very easy great beach access highly recommend
Corey T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Kaye K.
9 Apr 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures are old & not accurate
Check in was not at 4:00 as expected. The cleaning crew was running late. That wasn't a problem though, we went to Pier Park. We checked in around 5:30 & although the condo smelled like bleach it was not clean. The floors were filthy, especially in the bathroom . I swept the floor & I kept my shoes on. There was no way I was going barefoot. Sheets & pillow cases were stained with blood & ripped in 2 places . The night stands had all kind of dirt, dust & trash behind them. One was very sticky. Ceiling fan was dirty as was the bathroom vent fan.There was no soap in the bathroom to wash our hands. FYI Not that this was a issue, but there not a balcony.The Top of the Gulf itself was nice Pool are very clean & all the staff very courteous.
Kaye K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views of the beach and ocean
My stay was very nice. Good communication with the owners.See you next year
Susan C.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Bill L., Acworth, Ga
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
All was fine except for the TV. It is a Roku TV and does not have local channels or main news channels.
Bill L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber P.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view
Overall everything was great. Perfect little getaway spot with the family. Price was on point, king bed was comfortable and the view was gorgeous.
Only reason i gave it a 4 on cleaning was it could use a little tlc but nothing i couldn't live with.
Amber P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Brenda R.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
Little confusing when we arrived on where to find the key, since office was closed. Room was nice for what we was there for. Kitchen light was out, I would stay there again
Brenda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colby N P.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So Glad i went with my Gut And Booked Here!!
Me and my husband Searched through so many sites. Something kept pulling me back to this one. After booking i went back and started to read reviews and honestly didnt know what i was stepping into. We got there our room was everything we wanted plus so much more. The room sleeps 6 easily but it was only me and him and so we had plaenty of room. Had plenty of rokm to put up our belongings. The room was nice and cleacleancleanneettbYoeverythintce.
Colby N P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Grace R.
10 Aug 2024
Grace R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Renita P.
5 Aug 2024
You get what you pay for.
We wanted a quick weekend getaway before our kids school started and for the price we paid we knew it wouldn't be a luxury condo. It was inexpensive and served it purpose. We did leave early because our youngest child caught a stomach bug while there and experienced vomiting for 24 hrs straight. I am unsure what triggered it b/c we all ate the same food, however she did swallow some pool water prior to the onset.
Pro's-
Direct beach access w/ a great beach view.
Close proximity to stores and restaurants.
No Front desk Check-in process, keybox located at the door and the Owner provided the code prior to check-in.
Pool w/ ample seating available.
Owner provided a beach umbrella.
AC was noisy, but air was cold
Con's-
The Condo is in need of updating/remodeling. (Bathroom cabinets are warped, paint peeling/discolored, needs new grouting/floor scrubbing, Kitchen bench could use some reupholstering/ cleaning, random hair on the counters/floor, bathroom waterfall faucet had dirt/gunk in it. ect.)
Bathroom is very small and hard to maneuver in.
Constant bad smell in the hall leading up to the condo, but you can not smell it in the actual room.
$30 parking pass fee, but I rarely saw security at the guard shack (no gate), so pretty much anyone has access to the parking lot.
I passed by open doors of other condo's with the same layout and they looked beautiful, so this condo has all the potential to be nice, but its has seen better days and needs a great deal of updating.
Renita P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Nicole W.
9 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
So old and dirty!
The unit was so old and dirty. The air conditioner wasn’t blowing much cold air and they had a box fan running in hopes we wouldn’t notice. The vents to the a/c were covered in a thick layer of dust. Tiles missing up against the windows. Mold growing in the walls in the bathroom. The cabinet that had a tv on top was being held up with a coaster tile. The one bench was so dirty that when I touched it, grit was on my hand. Just so dirty. We left and did not stay. The owners were not particularly shocked when I mentioned how dirty the unit was. Thankfully I was able to get my money back and relocated to a hotel- however, it wasn’t on the beach as planned.
Nicole W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Melinda B.
19 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Love everything about this place except. The owner needs a new cleaning service. Floors half sweep and countertops not whipped down. Not clean behind things.
Melinda B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cam P.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
My boyfriend and I stayed here for my birthday and it was just perfect. The room had what we needed and had a great view. It’s right on the beach, has a pool, and a bar with food and drink. Terry the front desk lady was kind and so is the owner of the rooms. He communicated well and made sure I had a good room. Thanks again! I’ll be back!
Cam P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Bonnie W.
21 Apr 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Spot, Terrible Condi
The view was beautiful and the location was spot on, but the condition of the condo left much to be desired. The room was filthy. Dishes were dirty and thrown in and under cabinets, the bathroom was dirty and toilet and bathtub were clogged and both extremely slow to drain. The plastic shower curtain liner was so disgusting that we had to buy one at a nearby Walmart. The window seat was also filthy so at that point we couldn't even trust that the bedding was clean, so we bought bedding as well. Will not rent this condo ever again.
Bonnie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Melissa L.
12 Apr 2024
4 day weekend
The room was still being cleaned at 4 when we were supposed to be able to get in the room, the check in at the front had a women that was clearly on something and did not leave instructions for the other lady that worked there. Had a parking pass in my vehicle, it would not hang from the rear view mirror so I placed it in the middle on the dash board. On Sunday my car was being towed, luckily my girlfriend had went to Starbucks and saw it happening and asked them why he said he was told and even showed me when I got out there that my vehicle was being towed because I parked in front of the hairdresser shack! My vehicle was parked in the middle of the parking lot no where around the guard shack at the front entrance. The same lady that checked us in again clearly on something said I was being towed because I did not have a parking pass … however when I questioned her she remembered me and told the tow truck driver to drop it. I made sure when I got into my vehicle to show her the parking pass! She was crazy and has no business working there! The tow truck driver proceeded to tell me he comes out to this business all the time! This was our 2nd trip here and loved it but now I do not believe I will return, which is sad! Great price, location and setup but after that ordeal Ijust don’t know!
Melissa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Sydney R.
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great SB spot
Myself and 3 other girls shared this condo. It was perfect for what we wanted! Really close to the bars and clubs, right on the beach with an amazing view, lots of good restaurants near by, and a great pool to sit out by! Everyone in the building was respectful and we had no issues with staff! Only thing we noticed about the condo was the dishwasher seemed to be broken and they didn’t supply dish soap only dishwasher pods. Other then that everything was great and clean! Highly recommend this spot for your spring break get away, but be aware it was almost all college age people staying in the other condos in the building.
Sydney R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxie M.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Very cozy and comfy. Right on the beach. So close to many attractions. Would stay again
Roxie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Sandra H., Decatur, IL
18 Jun 2023
Very dated
The kitchen was very dated. Good thing we didn’t need an oven as it was minuscule and disgusting. Bathroom was tiny and dated and tub did not drain well. I don’t think anyone will use the VCR/DVD combo either. View was nice.
Sandra H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Robert K.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Only one elevator working on Sunday and Monday(holiday)
Long wait times for elevator
Only issue we had.
Note…elevator was working on Thursday,Fridayand Saturday
Thanks Robert
Robert K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Shana B.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay with great view.
This was our first time at Top of the Gulf and we LOVED it! Very family friendly, great pool and kiddie pool with a snack shack, great outdoor seating areas and easy beach access. As for the room, it had an amazing beach view to wake up to every morning and had all of the necessities our family of 4 needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Shana B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Place had good location. Nice owners. Could sleep six. Right on beach with access path.
Michelle M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Laurie H.
16 Apr 2023
Desperately needs updated
Studio is in a very nice area. The resort itself is very beautiful and very well kept up. Pool area and access to the beach is wonderful. Communication with hosts was great. We really appreciated them letting us check in a little early when we arrived 2 hours earlier than expected.
The studio itself has no balcony, and is in serious need to be updated. Everything is very old looking. Bathroom is terrible. Toaster didn't work, there was no ice trays in unit, stains on bath towels, and the mattress on the queen bed needs replaced. It was very uncomfortable to sleep on. We would definitely stay at this resort again, but be willing to pay more money to stay in a more updated unit. Wouldn't choose this one again.
Laurie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
15 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
ANOTHER GREAT ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY
This property is just amazing we have stayed here twice now and it has been GREAT both times!!!!! If we come back next year I really hope we can stay here!!! A+++++++
Robert T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Lydia T.
31 Mar 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got the job done
Paid for what we got. The location to the beach was perfect and our window had a lovely view. If you're trying to save money this place is nice enough for that, and has everything you need to get by. The bedding was questionable, sheets, blankets, and pillows were slightly stained so recommend bringing your own. Most of the lights in the place don't work so it was very dimly lit and dark once the sun went down. Showerhead was moldy and the the tub had a dent in it like the bottom was slightly falling out and you could feel it move if you stood in that spot. The place has an interesting smell once you walk in but it's tolerable.