Vacation Rentals by Owner

LOVED IT!!

Guest: Biker lady (Wellington, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/29/12 Review Submitted: 05/14/12

We loved the condo. It had everything we needed to include the beach chairs. The condo was clean and we had a great time. We went down for Thunderbeach Spring Rally and had a great time. Thanks for the use of your condo. The owners were great to work with and all went so smoothly.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Can't get any better "Panama City Beach"

Guest: mac (Pensacola, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/16/12 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

This was the fourth year that we stayed at the Calypso in the same condo 702W the condo is very comfortable / spacious and most of it is on the Beach and located across the street from all of the Happenings both day and night at "Pier Park" Thanks Jim and Melissa for another great vacation year at the Calypso

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Great Place to Stay

Guest: sood1 (Deatsville, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/29/12

This was our fifth year staying at the Calypso Resort. We thoroughly enjoyed are stay this time as always. The Calypso is a very nice and clean place to vacation. The beach chair rental staff are EXCELLENT!!!! Calypso if very convenient to Pier Park and the fishing pier!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

We would stay again...and again...and again

Guest: JoVa (St. Joseph, MI)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

My wife and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here. We really enjoyed ourselves. The condo was clean and well maintained. We had no issues once so ever. It is close to all the shopping you could want and a variety of restaurants. In addition, the view from the balcony is magnificent!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

A trip you will enjoy every time!

Guest: Jessica (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

This trip is appropriate for the family, friends and even a romantic getaway. I enjoyed everyday of my stay. The Calypso is definitely on our list of annual trips:-)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We had a fabulous time at your condo

Guest: Gary - Las Vegas
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

Hi Jim, We had a fabulous time at your condo. That didn't bother us. We went to Pier Park and did our shopping. We were a little worried about getting out on Sunday, but the plane took off in the rain and we had a pretty smooth ride to Houston and on to Vegas. The only problem is that the 9 nights just went too fast! Thanks. Gary

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Needs Cleaning

Guest: Lisa (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

We just checked in and are very disappointed in the condition of this condo. The furniture upholstery is filthy, as are the carpets. The bathtubs are moldy around the grout and the tubs are stained. We have stayed at Calypso before and are very surprised by the condition of this unit. I guess this expains the low price.

Owner response:After receiving this review, I arranged to go see the condition of the condo myself on August 17th. I found no evidence of stains on the tubs and only one small 1/8" spot of discoloration in the caulking of one of the tubs. I removed that section of caulking and re-caulked it. I did not find that the furniture and carpets were filthy, but I went ahead and had the carpet and furniture professionally cleaned. The carpets had just been cleaned the first week of June. The guest paid the normal late summer published rate of $196.59/nt for the stay. The guest did not contact me with any concerns about the condo during her stay. We work very hard to provide a great vaction experience for our guests and will continue to do so.

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The best service

Guest: Linda (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

We stayed this unit during July 2011. The view is breathtaking, and the room is very clean when we were there. We walking to pier park every night after dinner, great location. Especially, one thing touches me deeply. About one month after our vacation, I realized I left my favorite swim suit at this unit. This suit means a lot to me, so i called the owner even I know I might not find it. The owner Jim called the cleaning company, and found my swim suit, and sent a couple email to make sure I can get my swim suit back. I can never imagine I can find my lost cloth after a month later. Thank you, Jim. We definitely will choose your unit next time.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

just stayed - needs to be deep cleaned

Guest: kemmga (Midland, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

We have stayed at Calypso before so knew we wanted the location. First let me say you cannot beat location and we appreciated having beach chairs and umbrella as part of our cost. The owner was very easy to work with. Our biggest concern and one that may prevent us from renting this one again is the lack of cleanliness. The carpets are so worn and dirty (they are getting tile in the fall) and the unit needs paint, but we had to do some cleaning when we checked in. The kitchen counters and master bath counter had debris on them, sticky stuff and some kind of colored liquid on the cabinets, none of the doors, door handle areas, door jams, light switches, looked like they have ever been wiped down, baseboards dusty and the ceiling fans all had a tremendous amount of dust on them. At one point I was looking for something that dropped in the living room by the couch and bent down to look under the couch and was disgustd to see food, a sock (which was not ours, tons of hair and dirt). It is quite evident that the Hunts are not getting their money's worth from whomever is responsible for cleaning their condo. For us, this was a huge turn off, I don't want to go on vacation and feel like I am staying in something that is not clean and that is how this felt to us. Great owners but not a great unit in our opinion.

Owner response:The guest is correct concerning many parts of this review. We (The Hunts) arrived on May 29th to inspect the condition of the condo ourselves. The condo flooring is porcelain tile in all areas except for the bedrooms. The bedroom carpets were dirty and we arranged to have them steam cleaned on June 2nd. We are replacing the carpet with tile in the fall. We already had the condo repainted two years ago with a caribbean blue and it looks great except for a 4" scrape in the living room where a guest pushed a chair against the wall. Other than some dust on the ceiling fans, we did not experience any of the other issues. The cabinets were clean, all counters were clean, the doors and door handles were clean, light switches were clean. Our cleaning company has been instructed to inspect all of the above areas of complaint after every cleaning they do. We take comments regarding our condo very seriously because we want to provide an excellent vacation experience for all of our guests!

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Had a blast

Guest: Jim (Mo)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

Had a blast. Nice condo. The beach chairs are a must.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

There is no other better place

Guest: mac (Pensacola, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

Jim, Melissa we would like to thank you for our third consecutive year staying at your condo at the Calypso in Panama Beach, Fl. Our recent stay was from April 11 – 18, 2011. The weather was great. Sitting out on the balcony during the evening is very relaxing. If you want to vacation at one of the worlds greatest beaches then Panama Beach, FL is the place to visit, and a stay at the Calypso will totally complete your vacation. Not only is this condo neat and spacious but it is located directly across from Pier Park, which has great restaurants, shopping, over a hundred stores, and entertainment for all ages. I have already made vacation arrangements with Jim for next years 2012 stay at this condo. I definitely recommend a stay at this property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

3bed2bath

Guest: bdb (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

would recomend

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

excellent condo

Guest: Abe (Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

this was an excellent condo, clean, well looked after. The owner was very efficient, and took care of a minor problem immediately. I definitley recommend to others, in fact, have already booked for same time next year, Dec. 30/11 to march 30/12; We love the closeness to Pier Park, shopping and the many restaurants, name brand stores etc.,,. A GREAT CONDO IN AN EXCELLENT LOCATION!!!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Clean and wonderful!

Guest: Pilar (Covington GA)
Date of Stay: 10/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

The condo was a great place to stay. Very clean, maintained and in walking distance to Pier Park. First time staying their and will return agian. The only down fall I saw was that there was no hot tub. I like to sit in the hot tub at night when it is cool. I would highly recommend anyone to stay there and I am real funny about places to stay. I am one that it has to be clean or we dont stay!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Travelers from Paducah, KY

Guest: Victoria (Paducah, KY)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

My family stayed here during the first week of Oct. for our fall break. So sorry it took so long to review--I guess that explains why vacations are so important to my family and me. We had a wonderful time!! Jim and Melissa were so pleasant and easy to work with--they made staying an extra day (yes, we couldn't leave, just had to have one more day) an almost effortless transaction. The condo was wonderful and we had everything we needed for meals and such. Melissa even recommended a seafood market that we really enjoyed! The resort is clean, close and convenient to everything needed. Walking to and from Pier Park (just across ther street) was great---especially after eating a yummy meal or dessert. My husband also enjoyed fishing from the pier right next door. Calyso was both family friendly and fun at the same time. We loved the pools. The atmosphere is so much nicer than the typical "concrete pool". Of course you can't beat the beaches here. We walked on the beach several times a day and did not see a resort kept as nicely or as festive as Calypso. Many hours were spent on the spacious balcony reading and watching the water too. We even saw dolphins most mornings. We will absolutely come back and hope to book with Jim and Melissa after the first of the year.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

My Dream Vacation

Guest: Jess (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

Mr. Hunt, this was the BEST vacation ever! Your pictures that were online, look EXACTLY the same as they did in person. We just wanted to personally tell you thank you. We will definitely vacate with you again! We've decided to try and make this an annual thing...lol! The trip was perfect the people were very nice, and Pier Park was fantastic! This condo was in the center of everything, great food, great shoping and great sight seeing! Again Thanks for Everything!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our stay at the Calypso Resort Towers

Guest: April (Thomaston, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

My family and I really enjoyed the Calypso Resort Towers. It was very nice and clean. The listing discription was accurate regarding the location. The photos accurately reflected the condo. The owner was very helpful. Although we were disappointed a condo of this magnitude had no hot tub, indoor pool, or steam room (things we enjoy) I would still reccomend. There were 2 amazing huge pools outside. We enjoyed being able to walk to Pier Park (a 2 minute walk) and shop. We were just minutes away from our fav. restaurants: Shukums, Margaritaville, and Sharky's

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Guest: Roger
Date of Stay: 05/19/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

Hi Jim, Just to let you know that our trip was wonderful! It is a beautiful place to stay and we all enjoyed staying at your place and enjoyed every minute. Thank you. Roger

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Guest: Elaine Miller (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

Enjoyed our stay at Calypso. The location is great, close to Pier Park and quick to get out to the highway. We watched the Mardi Gras Parade from the front Balcony and the fireworks from the condo balcony. Jim was great to deal with as far as payments and any minor problems we had. The pool was nice and warm which was great as the weather could certainly have been better. Would be nice if there was a hot tub. Stayed Jan 16 - March 1, 2010

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Guest: Kendra9 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

They did the fireworks from the pier. You could see the ball drop from the front door and then the fireworks from the balcony. We had a GREAT time. You have a beautiful condo and we'd love to stay there again.

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Guest: Renae3 (East Palestine,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/21/09 Review Submitted: 06/21/09

We arrived on Sat,parked in unloading zone(no problems)unloaded the truck,went right up to condo. The view from 7th is great,watched the dolphins one morning from the balcony(GREAT),Sunset from the beach was awsome,the condo was very comfortable,Margaritaville(short walk from condo,sharkys great,Pinapple Willys great,the whole week was great June 6th-13th AWSOME Would do it again possibly 2011

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