5 Star Rated Condo - Two Weeks in June Open. See Calendar [#85542] | View Property
Grandview East at Long Beach
Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
$110 - $214/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (15)
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I would never rent from these owners again
I would never rent from these owners again
- Guest Luke Skywalker
- Date of stay 03/16/13
- Review Submitted 04/23/13
This condo has a nice view of the gulf from the 8th floor balcony. The unit itself (aside from the appliances) is actually rather nice. My issue was and continues to be with the owners, and I am preparing legal action against them. 10 days after our stay ended and 9 days after Larry had promised to mail back our security deposit, he notified me that he was only partially refunding my security deposit because the current renters noticed an issue with the dryer. Without so much as contacting me, Larry had routine maintenance done on his appliance and used my security deposit to foot the bill. For the record, the dryer had an electrical issue that assuredly resulted from normal usage over extended periods of time, and it worked without much issue for the entire duration of our stay. The rotary switch to operate the dryer broke, which is normal wear and tear for a dryer that is at least 10 years old. But, Larry concluded that he is not responsible for routine care of his appliances and billed the last renters to stay in his condo - us. He lied to me about the return of my deposit, and took advantage of the trust I placed in him. I tried to resolve this issue amicably, but Larry has refused to hear my side or even entertain a discussion. The condo may be nice and have a good view, but don't put your money at risk. Don't make the same mistake I did, use a rental management company. I would never rent from these people again.Owner response: In response to the review dated April 23rd, 2013, the following is to be noted from the owners: This issue about the dryer was not repairs that could possibly be classified as routine maintenance. Before reducing the renters refundable security deposit by the amount of $133.97(the actual cost of the repair), I asked the repair man to document the cause of the damage done. In responses to this request, he has provided written documentation that the damage done was the result of operator abuse. In addition, the call for the repair was placed three days after this renter's departure ~ not 10 days as misstated above. The renter was the only person or someone in his party that had access to the unit; therefore the only responsible party. The reason for a security deposit is to protect the owners from damage caused by renters. All previous reviews of this unit have been excellent. All previous renters have had great experiences.
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Will definitely stay again!
Will definitely stay again!
- Guest Pennyk
- Date of stay 07/07/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
This condo was great. Very clean, specious and everything we had hoped it would be. Great location to everything. We will definitely stay again.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Spring Fun
Spring Fun
- Guest Patrick
- Date of stay 04/14/12
- Review Submitted 05/02/12
Everything was great as far as the room went! It was very well taken care of and worth the money. The only real problem we had was the fact that we could not place a 4 x 4 beach shade on the beach in front of the rental chairs for our baby.(and nobody was even hardly renting the chairs) You have a good ways to walk if you need to use one of these, we were not aware of this prior to going and the rental guy was very rude about it. The overall location on the room is great! Great atmosphere, great food and fun times!!!!!!!!Recommended for: Families with young children
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CONDO!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CONDO!
- Guest Courtney
- Date of stay 12/20/11
- Review Submitted 12/29/11
The condo is absolutely beautiful ... almost as beautiful as the ocean-front view ( it's 8th floor balcony view is simply breathtaking). The decor is warm and inviting. My husband and I had a wonderful stay and will absolutely be back to rent this condo again. The condo is much bigger than it appears in the photos...which was a pleasant surprise. It would comfortably sleep 6 people. I would recommend you plan on bringing or buying: toilet paper, laundry detergent, and trash bags. The owners were very nice and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend this gorgeous condo!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Best Thanksgiving Ever!
Best Thanksgiving Ever!
- Guest kottonpicker
- Date of stay 11/20/11
- Review Submitted 11/28/11
My family and I spent Thanksgiving at the beach this year, and we had a great time. The condo had everything we needed to have a traditional meal and the weather was perfect. There was plenty of room for everyone to spred out after eating their fill, and then do our impressions of beached whales for the rest of the day. The gulf is crystal clear this time of year and the beach isn't crowded at all. The "heated pool" is a bit chilly, but feels warm after a quick dip in the ocean...burrrrr. We had a wonderful holiday, and enjoyed our stay at Grandview East.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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- Guest Brookico
- Date of stay 10/27/11
- Review Submitted 11/05/11
My grandmother, my father, my stepmother, and I stayed at this condo at the end of Oct 2011. This is hands down the best place we've stayed in PCB. The owners (Larry and Patti) were very easy to work with, they made EVERYTHING so easy for us. The Grandview East was a very quiet family friendly property. The condo was gorgeous. I can not say enough good things about it, the pictures of the place are great but even they can't capture just how awesome the condo is. My favorite thing about it was the large floor plan, we had more than plenty of room for everyone. You can tell that someone put a lot of time into the decor of the unit. The beds are comfy even if you have back problems you will still rest easy on them. We really were able to just kick back and relax b/c all the comforts of home were there for us. Another thing that was great was that the water was more clear than we have ever seen it and the beaches were not at all crowded and were beautiful. It was close to all kinds of fun things to do. We hope to stay here again very soon. The only complaint was that we couldn't stay longer :) Larry and Patti got our deposit back to us within a week of us checking out. Thank you so much Larry and Patti for sharing your gorgeous condo with us, we loved it. Thank you, The Mckinneys Boaz, AlabamaRecommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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A Great Place to Stay
A Great Place to Stay
- Guest Trina
- Date of stay 08/27/11
- Review Submitted 09/05/11
My friend and I came back to PCB for our yearly beach trip. We couldnt have asked for a better place to stay. I was impressed at the decor at every turn. The owners left nothing out when it came to decorating and furnishing this wonderful place. The pictures do not do this place justice! The property is well maintained and the lady in the office is very nice and helpful if you have any questions. Also, the owners made all my transactions smooth for a wonderful vacation. I will definitely be back!Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Perfect
Perfect
- Guest Patrick
- Date of stay 08/15/11
- Review Submitted 09/26/11
My wife and I have visited PCB a few times before and all the other places we stayed were nice. This rental was, by far, our best experience yet. Everything we needed was there. There was more space than any place we've ever rented on ANY beach. It was very quiet when it needed to be but plenty to do within a short walk or drive. During our stay the weather was unseasonably cool so we walked quite a bit. This vacation was for a need of rest and relaxation and boy did we find the right place. The owners were also very quick and polite in their responses to all of our questions before the trip. Thank you for sharing your condo with us. We hope to be back soon.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful Vacation!
Wonderful Vacation!
- Guest Chris and Debbie
- Date of stay 06/11/11
- Review Submitted 06/24/11
My family and I stayed at Grand View East June 11th to June 18th and really was amazed how beautiful the place was! It was exactly how the pictures looked. We enjoyed our vacation so much and will be sure to return in the future. We would recommend this spot to anyone. The view from the balcony was awesome! Angelo's steakhouse was absolutely wonderful! We saw dolphins from our balcony and also when we took the Pirate Cruise which was alot of fun! Our deposit was returned to us in less than a week after we returned home! Thanks so much to Larry and Patti! Chris, Debbie, and familyRecommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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A wonderful home away from home.
A wonderful home away from home.
- Guest Bev
- Date of stay 09/15/10
- Review Submitted 09/22/10
Many thanks to Larry and Patti Kunkel for a wonderful Panama City get-a-way. The condo was beautiful and exactly as pictured with all the ammenities of home and more. It's right on the beach with a spectacular view at sunset. Love the condo, love the location and will definitely be back. Thanks again. Bev, Max, Linda & AlRecommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Great stay
Great stay
- Guest KY Gals
- Date of stay 08/08/10
- Review Submitted 08/21/10
We had a great stay at Larry and Patti's condo. They were great communicators and the condo was as promised, great! Thank you for a good week and we look forward to staying with you again!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Loved Every Min of it!!!!
Loved Every Min of it!!!!
- Guest Eric The Beach Lover
- Date of stay 12/05/09
- Review Submitted 04/06/10
Myself and two friends stayed in the condo in Dec of 2009. It was one of the nicest and cleanest condos I have ever stayed in on PC Beach! The views were great, the lay out was wonderful and the location was perfect. I will be coming back! Loved it! AAA++ The rental lady was very easy to deal with and made our stay great!!!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Bri1
- Date of stay 04/07/08
- Review Submitted 04/06/08
My family stayed in this condo last summer and I can tell you that it's absolutely gorgeous. The layout is awesome and the furnishings and decor are great. You won't be disappointed!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Anita Lowery
- Date of stay 09/04/07
- Review Submitted 09/04/07
Our stay at the Grandview East was wonderful! Unit 804 is beautiful. I was so pleased with the unit that i would like the interior decorator's name. This was the best Labor Day vacation ever in Panama City of 2007!! The location was convenient to local stores, restaurants, and entertainment. We could walk to all of these locations. This is a perfect unit. I would suggest this unit to anyone that's traveling to Panama City. It is gorgeous!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Lisa Brame
- Date of stay 04/16/07
- Review Submitted 04/15/07
Hi I just stayed in this unit and it is Very Nice. The view is Beautiful and I would reccomend this unit to anyone. I hope to stay there again sometime.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1