Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect Condo for my family!

Guest: Dusty, Brandy and the kids (Killen, AL )
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

This condo was so perdect for my husband and 2 little kids. It was very well decorated and very well stocked. It felt very homey and as a matter of fact my 2 yr old daughter called it "our house!" It was the first condo that we had stayed that had a view of the ocean and the road. The view was outstanding and we got the pleasure of watching a storm one night and it was very electrical. The lightning over the ocean was so beautiful, and since this condo has several windows we just pulled the shades and watched from inside. Very close to everything. I recommend eating at Scampy's. It was my favorite of the week. Laura was very helpful and was great to work with. It really was a little piece of heaven. We are already looking forward to next year.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. We take a lot of pride in making the condo as comfortable for our guests as possible. The best feature of this condo is the outstanding ocean & coastline views from inside the condo. You feel like you can reach out and touch the water! We look forward to your return! Laura

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Enjoyed our stay at this Condo on the Water

Guest: Beth (Mobile, AL)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Absolutely beautiful, immaculate condo with every amenity you could ask for. We had an incredible time. We really enjoyed the convenience of this central location. Owners are very accessible, helpful and responsive. The condo is exquisitively decorated (straight out of House Beautiful). Top of the line appliances and furniture, plus great water front views. Super close to pool, beach, and you can walk over to Pineapple Willy's without the hassle of the parking! We will definitely be returning to this condo. We love being gulf front and enjoyed the above normal amount of windows. We loved relaxing inside the condo, but still enjoying the water views! We felt very lucky to have found this jewel on the water!! We loved strolling through Pier Park, going to Shell Island, renting out a jet ski in the front of the condo, eating out at a variety of local restaurants. Our favorite nights were "staying in" cooking a great meal and enjoying the condo. The owners are very friendly, and I only wish we could have met them!! I would especially recommend this condo for families with children, or several couples. Rent this condo without hesitation....just don't rent it the time we want!!! We have traveled to this area over 6 times in the last 13 years, this is our favorite condo yet. Many thanks for letting us stay at your beautfiul condo! Beth & Mike

Owner response:Thank You! We enjoyed having you stay at the this waterfront condo for your vacation. We look forward to having you return again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We love this Condo on the Beach!

Guest: Melody & Brent (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

This was our first trip to Panama City Beach and it was GREAT!! The water was beautiful and so was the condo! It was just like being at home. It is a very spacious unit and is clean, tastefully decorated, and is very well equipped. We felt as if we were at home, didn't need anything!! We thank you for sharing your condo w/ us and we hope to come back soon. Even though I think we were the furthest away from home (13 hrs) it was well worth the trip. We really enjoyed ourselves and we'll do it again. Also the view of the ocean and coast linefrom the balcony was gorgeous. We enjoyed the views from both inside with the extra windows. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful condo w/ us!

Owner response:It was a pleasure having you stay at the beach condo. Our motto is "Creating vacation memories that last a lifetime."

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Exceeds Expectations

Guest: Rich & Ellen (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 04/24/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

When you rent a condo in a popular vacation area, you might expect a few things to be less than perfect or "not exactly" as shown in the pictures. After all, even when you book a room at a four-star hotel you sometimes find dirt in the corners. Not true of our stay at this fantastic condo. First of all, it was immaculate. Second, the location was perfect: nice view of the beautiful grounds and water, close to both pool areas (we often had the pool all to ourselves), right on the beach and easy access to the great food at Pineapple Willys, and a hop, skip, and a jump from other shopping and restaurants. Despite all of this, we still felt like we were in our own little sanctuary, waking up each morning to chirping birds, and that serene view. Additionally, we found the on-site staff to be friendly and efficient, the free WiFi handy for tech addicts, and the check-in process a cinch. Other thoughtful extras included an abundance of towels, use of beach chairs and a grill on the grounds. So when you look at the photos of this condo, don't be deceived. This place will “exceed” your expectations. We can't wait to return. Thanks again for sharing your piece of paradise!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

THE PRICE SOUNDS GREAT, UNTIL YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS OWNER!

Guest: Mel (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

THE CONDO WAS FINE, AND THE PRICE SOUNDED GREAT UNTIL WE HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS OWNER. OUR VACATION TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE! WE DID NOT RECIEVE OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT UNTIL 4 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. THE OWNER LOST OUR RENTAL CHECK AND WE WERE FORCED TO CONTINUE DEALING WITH PAYMENT OF OUR VACATION CONDO SOME 2 WEEKS AFTER THE FACT! THERE WAS A LOT OF NOISY CONSTRUCTION THAT WAS NOT MENTIONED AND THIS OWNER HAS NO COSTUMER SERVICE SKILLS WHATSOEVER! WE WERE CONTINUALLY ASKED TO GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO CORRECT HER MISTAKES. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHOOSE ANOTHER CONDO IN THIS COMPLEX TO AVOID THIS OWNER OR YOUR PEACFUL VACATION MAY TURN INTO A MONTH LONG ORDEAL ALSO! SO MUCH FOR RELAXING~

Owner response:This is an invalid guest review due to this person violating the rental agreement by trying to get out of paying her rental fee. This is a family-oriented complex that does not allow wild parties or underage drinking. Once the security staff evicted her and her group for having a party with drinking with minors, this person was mad at having to still pay her rental fee. This group will NOT be allowed in this condo or allowed on the grounds of the complex.

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Looking forward to our return!

Guest: Bob & Kathy (Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

My wife and I spent a week in this unit and were very pleased with the accommodations. We wanted a condo in the front facing the ocean & happily Laura's Condo was even better then advertised , all the features were top notch right down to the electric grill and the dishes. These owners were very friendly and easy to work with, they gave us many really good recommendations. They obviously take a lot of pride in their place, it shows from the moment you enter . We highly recommend this unit and complex and would stay there again without hesitation. The pool and BBQ area were just what we wanted to top off a day at the beach , We will miss the beautiful sunsets and the short walks to the beautiful white beaches, but not for long we are already starting to planning to come back next year.

Owner response:Thank You! We enjoyed having you and your family stay at the condo. Our motto is "Creating vacation memories that last a lifetime" We look forward to your return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Dianne & Rick
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

I would love to consider this condo my home away from home because that's how comfortable I felt during my vacation at this oasis. Sunbird is safe, secure and well equipped for families. I was amazed by how perfectly kept the grounds, pool and gardens were and the friendliness of the staff. Panama City Beach has so many wonderful tourist destinations but I found myself completely happy spending time at the beach, in the kid friendly pavilion/pool, or relaxing at my ocean front condo. This was our families first beach vacation and I'd have to say that all my expectations were greatly exceeded from the beauty of which Sunbird is situated to how friendly and helpful the condo owners were. There is no doubt in my mind that our family will return to Sunbird in the future! Thanks for the great memories! We appreciated your helping us with all your great suggestions in making our vacation a special one.

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Guest: Leanne
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Our trip in August 2010 was a wonderful vacation! We really enjoyed the location of the condo. It was centrally located, which made it easy to get to all the places we wanted to visit during our vacation. The location was worth the rental by itself, but there were many other excellent things about the building/condo! We enjoyed the grounds of the condo building. We utilized the pool and the grills (several times). The grills (3 or 4 of them) were excellent and definitely an asset to the community! We only had to wait 10 minutes one time to use them (as they were quite popular on that one night), and no wait the other times! The pool was not crowded, only a few people there each time we went by, so we were able to fully utilize the pools! The condo was nice and quiet, which created such a relaxing atmosphere. We ate dinner in the condo & enjoyed the coastline views from the table. Loved that you had chairs and in the condo for the beach. Cooking was also a snap due to your fully-stocked kitchen, which we took full advantage of after visiting Wal-Mart when we got there! Our favorite part of the day was walking on the white sands as we strolled along the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at your condo! Thank you! We look forward to our return next year. Leanne

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Guest: Robert & Marie
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

We had a wonderful stay here. The condo is beautiful, well laid out and very well equipped and maintained. In fact, the entire property was a delight - well kept and peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the pool and hot tub, the courtyard grills, and all the friendly company in the common areas. We think this place is a terrific value and hope to visit again.

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Guest: Sue & Thomas Baker
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

We had great week stay here and can't wait to return. This place is better than described in the listing and was very clean as well as inviting. Be sure to read the guest book and use the recommendations of previous renters to save some time. The supplies/equipment provided were excellent so be sure to check them out before going shopping. The beach is absolutely beautiful, clean and veryprivate. We would recommend this property to anyone. Make sure you take a photo at Sunset for a keepsake

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Great Condo for couple or small family

Guest: UsTwo (Athens, Al)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

We just got home from spending 4 great days in your condo. Everything was great and we will definately keep your contact information for our next visit to this area. We tried to leave it in the same condition as we found it, and I think we did. Kathy, my wife, really liked your decor and the cleanliness of your condo. No oil as of now, except for a few small tar balls; hopfully it will not get too bad, but for now the water is great.

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Guest: Clarisse & Robert
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

Hi Laura, We had a comfortable stay at your condo. It was very nicely furnished. The coastline views from inside the condo was wonderful and we loved the walk along the beach and enjoying the ribs at Pineapple Willy . The sunset view was breath taking. Thank you for accomodating us. Thanks again and regards, Clarisse & Robert

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Guest: Ellen & Richard, Peachtree City, GA
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

My husband and I stayed at Laura's condo in Sunbird for 4 nights in mid May. The first thing we noticed was the beautiful water view from the balcony The condo was spacious, clean, and had a well-stocked kitchen. Sunbird is located right in the middle of Panama City Beach. There was even a Super Wal-Mart store around the corner. I highly recommend staying here during your trip to Panama City Beach.

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Guest: Judy & Steve
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

Thanks a lot for all your great effort! We loved your condo sooooo much and PCB shores are beautiful! Your condo is cozy and well equipped, both my parents and I feel it looks like a HOME! We did some cooking and were able to make everyday’s breakfast, eat it while looking at the beautiful water viewsoutside, such a pleasure! Thanks a lot for providing such a nice place for us! JUDY

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Guest: Barbara C. Griffin, GA
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

We had a fantastic time at your condo in Sunbird. It was our first experience with vrbo, and we were very satisfied. The condo was all we were looking for and more. We especially liked all the beach chairs you had for us. We hope to return again someday.:)

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Guest: Susan B. from Roswell, GA
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

Home away from home. Perfect condo with all the amenities. Quality furnishings. Very comfy bed. Fantastic view. The owners go out of their way to make you feel at home. Location is good, I liked being able to walk to Pineapple Willy & not having to bother with the parking. . We would definitely go back.

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Guest: Linda & Tom S, Sedona, AZ
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

This was our first time to Panama City Beach and it won't be our last! Your unit (#1101E) was perfect!! The view is fantastic and the location is superb!! We loved being able to sit on the balcony and look out to the ocean! What more could you ask for than to have a beach right in front of you!! The pool at the complex was very clean and quiet for those times we didn't feel like getting "sandy"! The location is close to shopping and restaurants. It had everything we needed and was very spacious and clean. We look forward to coming back!! Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience!

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Guest: Dona & Bob H from MN
Date of Stay: 03/12/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

8 out the last 10 years we've vacationed on Panama City Beach, always renting condos. We found this beautiful place last year and returned again this year. Everything was as good as it was the first time. Great location. Wonderful view. Clean and supplied with everything you'd want for a fun time. The owners are great to deal with and care that you will, and have, enjoyed yourself. We heartily recommend this unit, though not on the dates we want to rent it for - lol!

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Guest: Terry Z, Chicago
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

"1101 East- Exactly what we wanted" We just came back from a great trip. This ocean front condo is located next to Pineapple Willy. . Fully appointed with housewares and beach wares. We toured an open house unit elsewhere in the complex just for fun--no comparison. What Laura has done to this updated unit has made 1101 far superior. I would absolutel recommend this Condo to my best friend? We hope to stay here on our next Panama City Beach visit.

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Guest: The Wilson's3 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

You will love your stay at this condo. It is decorated to feel like you are at home while you stay at the beach. The pride there is in the ownership of this condo is obvious. It just adds to a greater visit. Nothing like the feel of a commercial stay at a hotel or larger condo buildings. It has everything you need for your stay. We overpacked! There is a super Wal-mart across the street - very convenient! The view from the balcony is one of a kind. It is a short walk to the beach and the breeze off the ocean is awesome. Beach is not crowded in front of the condo. 3 nice pools. Convenient walk to Pineapple Willie's next door to enjoy some afternoon beverages. You will feel very lucky to have stayed at this condo. We did and will be return visitors in the future.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind remarks! Yes, we enjoy sharing our one of a kind piece of paradise!

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Guest: Heather
Date of Stay: 05/09/05 Review Submitted: 05/08/05

(This guest is the adult daughter of our Canadian Snowbirdd who have stayed every winter in our unit for six years. They have already booked this unit for winter 2006) March 2, 2005 - What can I say, but thank you! Thank you to Mom and Dad for inviting me to stay for a week AND thank you to Bob and Laura for making this place feel like a home. You have done a wonderful job of making a rental so comfortable. I felt at home, relaxed and comfortable. Thank you again, Heather

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Guest: Chuck & Bonnie
Date of Stay: 05/09/05 Review Submitted: 05/08/05

(Book Entry from the Canadian Snowbird that have stayed in our unit for six winters. They have already booked this unit for winter 2006.) Jan 1, 2005 - Arrived in perfect weather to find a much upgraded unit. Fresh paint, new furniture, new appliances, and new decor. Bravo! It's a beautiful beachfront condo that we love! Chuck & Bonnie

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 11/26/04 Review Submitted: 11/25/04

Creating long-term family memories is our goal. You can enjoy building sand castles with the sugar white sand, enjoy swimming in the emerald blue water, or walk over to Pineapple Willy's. All without having to get into your car. This is the vacation that you work so hard for all year long. NOTE: Bring your binoculars to see the sailboats, kite surfers, or people walking on the beach right outside your window!

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