Vacation Rentals by Owner

You want to be *on* the beach? Look no further!

Guest: Kevin C. (Brandon, Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

This was our 2nd year to stay in this particular unit. We enjoyed it so much the first year, we did not bother looking elsewhere to plan this year's vacation. We already knew we wanted to stay here again. Our family enjoyed another fabulous week of vacation at your place. When we told the kids we were going back to the beach and water this summer, they both asked if we could go to the same house (as they call it) as we did last year, and they're already asking when we can go back. You simply cannot beat the semi-privacy of being at the far end of the resort in a small building and in a gated community. Being quite literally just a few steps away from the beach is also priceless for us. Our daughter (special needs) tolerates the short walk very well and taking both of the kids back and forth for bathroom breaks and such is very convenient. We are so thankful we found your place and hope to make it an annual trip!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children.

We Loved It!

Guest: John, Caryn & Alex (Evansville, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We pulled into Pinnacle Port around 8 pm after a long, 10-hour drive from Southern Indiana. The first thing my husband, 14-yr old son and I did was to step out onto the balcony and take in a beautiful sunset over white sands and blue-green water. What a wonderful way to de-stress! We had decided to take a last-minute trip to the Gulf Coast in late July and chose Panama City Beach as our destination because there hadn't been any reports of oil on the beaches. Having never been to the area, we really didn't know where to stay and relied on reviews on sites like TripAdvisor to choose our accomodations. We almost chose one of the high-rise condos in the Panama City Beach area, but on the day before we needed to make a final decision we stumbled onto the VRBO site and saw the great comments about this condo. We were SO GLAD that we chose this listing!!! It is so quiet and peaceful on this stretch of beach. We drove by the condo that we almost rented and were really turned off by the crowds and noise. I thought that our teenaged boy would have rather have stayed “where the action is” but he LOVED it here! There were a lot of fun things to do within a very short drive. We rented jet skis, went parasailing, went to the Ripley's and WonderWorks Museums, and just hung out on our beautiful, quiet stretch of beach. We went to an awesome restaurant in Panama City called Hunt's Oyster Bar. It was small, noisy, and packed with friendly locals. The prices were low and the seafood was the best we had in the area. Capt. Anderson's was also good, but not as fun as Hunt's. Thanks so much Derek, we really enjoyed our stay and appreciate your prompt responses to our emails.

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

June 2010.

Guest: Bob (st. louis)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

We had a great time. The condo was clean and decorated nicley. Lots to do: tennis, the pools, walking the grounds, canoing in the lake......

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great vacation location

Guest: voldoc (Hendersonville, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We just returned from staying at this unit at Pinnacle Port Community. This is ideal for families, as it is gated, close to the beach, with swimming pools as well. It does not have the crowd that you would find in the center of the Panama City Beach area. Grocery stores are just outside the gate, and many dining choices in a 10 mile radius. We found the condo to be very comfortable with a great view of the gulf. The best thing for us about this location is we flew from Nashville into the new airport and only had a 20 minute drive to the condo, compared to an 8 or 9 hour drive in the past. We actually stayed closer to Panama City Beach this year at Pinnacle Port for this very reason. Our favorite dining location this trip was Salt Water Grille, located on Hutchison Blvd, (aka Middle Beach Road)

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

Very Relaxing

Guest: MJS0711 (Sugar Hill, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

We truly enjoyed our spring break week at Pinnacle Port. The condo was clean and nicely decorated. The balcony view is magnificent, and a great spot for coffee and breakfast! Our teenage girls enjoyed the indoor/outdoor heated pool with adjacent new renovated snack bar. The beach is awesome and has chair/umbrella service for a nominal fee. Very private, even during spring break week. Rosemary Beach and all of the fine dining assocated with it is only 10 mins away. Pier Park and all it brings is only 10 mins drive the other way. Overall this is a great vacation destination.

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

Guest: Drew & Jackie (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

My fiancee and I absolutely loved both your place and Carillon Beach. It was the perfect place for our engagement! The place was both clean and well taken care of, and the weather was just perfect. We definately want to return for another vacation!

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Great place to stay in PCB!

Guest: bamagirl7 (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We want to let you know what a wonderful time we had last week on our Carillon Beach get-away. Everything was perfect. Your place was clean, very comfortable and attractively decorated. The views from the balcony and the bedroom window were awesome! We contacted Captain Anderson's as you suggested, and went on a fun 6 hr. deep sea fishing trip where we caught 108 lbs. of fish! Even the weather cooperated. Our only problem was that none of us wanted to leave!

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

Great Family Location

Guest: Juff (Maritetta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

We loved our stay at Pinnacle Port. The condo was very nicely decorated and updated. The master bed was very comfortable. We cracked our window at night and let the ocean put us to sleep. The view from the balcony was unparalleled. We had friends in other buildings who agreed ours was the best. You feel like you are on a private beach. We enjoyed the beautiful water. We discovered the inlet down the beach where the lake comes into the ocean. The water there is very cool and refreshing and you could start at the mouth of the inlet and the current would take you for a ride. The water was only a few feet deep so it was fun for all ages. We enjoyed the Shipwreck Water Park in Panama City. We had 39 people in our group (we were there for a baseball tournament) and everyone agreed that it was clean and safe. We ate at Bayou Bill's and Boondocks. Both were good but the wait was very long. We fished off of the dock with the children and that was fun. It is very pretty down by the lake. We didn't have time but it would have been fun to rent kayaks or jet skis. We had a great family vacation!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

A wonderful place!

Guest: Lady Justice (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

The view is most certainly as advertised! You can see across the gulf forever, and we were even lucky enough to see dolphins from the balcony one morning. The beach is lovely, private and not crowded. There is also nothing to obstruct your view of the sunset every evening. Derek, your condo is lovely and nicely furnished, very clean. Our little girl enjoyed the indoor - outdoor pool, and watching folks fish for crabs on the docks of Lake Powell. Pinnacle Port is in a perfect location, out of the way but not too far from the bustle of Panama City. We had a wonderful time and look forward to staying there again next year!

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.

May 2009 Visit

Guest: Anita, Bryan and AJ (Alpharetta, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

We definitely recommend the property as a must stay for those looking to be just outside the hustle-bustle of Panama City Beach proper. It's just close enough to take in the shopping and restaurants but yet far enough away for a more peaceful vacation. The view from the condo is spectacular. It's unobtrused with state owned property just to the side. Sunsets are amazing too! The only recommendation we have is to be better prepared than we were concerning small items like dish soap, trash bags, etc. Definitely a return trip in the future for us!

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Stacey, Brian, and Olivia (Southlake, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

Derek, My husband, daughter, and I truly enjoyed our stay in your condo on Carillon Beach. The view from the balony was spectacular and the condo's proximity to the beach was convenient. Also, we appreciate your concern to ensure our stay was enjoyable.

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

A truly perfect stay. The condo is beautiful and the views spectacular. Thanks for being so wonderful to deal with. We'll be back.

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Guest: Wesley Lovelace (Rainbow City, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/01/05

Derek, We truly enjoyed our stay at your condo last week; the condo was exceptional!! This was our 3rd stay at Pinnacle Port and our most enjoyable one. We loved the views from the balcony and the furnishings of the condo, not to mention the amenities of two swimming pools, tennis courts and fishing off the pier. Thanks for your hospitality and concern in making sure our stay was as pleasant as possible. We will definitely come back again. Thanks again.

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Guest: Diane & Don Walling
Date of Stay: 05/30/05 Review Submitted: 05/29/05

Comments made in the guestbook at the condo . Our few days spent in your lovely condo were great. We enjoyed the decor and comfortable bed and the area. We will be back. Thanks, Diane and Don Walling April 2005

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Guest: Sherry & Don Smith
Date of Stay: 05/30/05 Review Submitted: 05/29/05

Comments made in the guestbook at the condo. Thanks for the wonderful visit we had during our weekend at the condo. Our final day we enjoyed watching a wedding on the beach while sitting on the balcony. Now we journey back to heavy traffic and lots of stress in Atlanta. Your neigbors in Kennesaw Sherry & Don Smith April 24, 2005

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Guest: Homeowner's Comment.
Date of Stay: 04/03/05 Review Submitted: 04/02/05

We know you will simply love this condo as much as we do. It is in a great location with spectacular views. The condo is on the beach, facing the gulf and to the west you have an uninterrupted view as you are next door to a State Park. The condo has just been totally redecorated and truly feels like home from home. Then you have access to some excellent amenties and some excellent restaurants. We feel very confident that your stay will exeed all of your expectations. We welcome your comments.

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Guest: Julie Mitzel (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/06/05

I just had to write to say how wonderful and relaxing our stay was at your condo. I loved that it’s newly furnished and has all the amenities of home. The beach was pure white sand and the ocean was truly emerald color. One of my favorite sites from the balcony was watching the dolphins swim in the ocean, plus the unique sunsets each night. You can’t beat the view. I plan on coming back and will definitely stay at your condo again. I have even told my parents about the condo and they have already booked a week this summer.

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Guest: Jack & Mary Dixon (Portstewart,N.Ireland)
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/04/05

We have been going to Florida for some years and our 4 week stay in your condo last year was our best vacation yet. Starting our days with early morning strolls along a beautiful beach and ending them watching incredible sunsets from our balcony was very special. Your superb condo is ideally situated in a secure gated community with first class restaurants,golf courses and entertainment nearby. Can't wait to get back. Jack and Mary Dixon. Ireland.

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Guest: Jodi Shumbres (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/02/05

This condo is absolutely beautiful. The entire unit has been renovated to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The furnishings are serene and inviting and everything is brand new. The kitchen is large and modern and the dining table comfortably seats 6. There's even barstools at the kitchen counter! We were just as happy spending time in the condo looking out at the spectacular views (2 sliding glass doors and extra large windows in the master bedroom- all overlooking the ocean!) as we were on the beach. This unit is top of the line and we can't wait until our next vacation. We've already stayed here twice and just booked our third vacation in this unit. We've recommended it to all of our friends!

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