THIS CONDO IS THOROUGHLY CLEANED WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL CLEANING PRODUCTS THAT KILL 99.9% OF GERMS
COMPLIMENTARY BEACH CHAIR/UMBRELLA SERVICE - INCLUDES 2 PADDED LOUNGERS AND LARGE UMBRELLA- Mid March through October
Free Premium High Speed - designated unit Wi-Fi TV on Balcony! DISCOUNTED WINTER RATES
High speed wi-fi Password: 1505conn3ct
Emerald-green waters, sugar-white sand, and abundant sunshine await you! Grab your swimsuits and suntan lotion because you are going to the BEACH! Included for your convenience is free beach chair service. Enjoy a beachfront balcony view and front-row seats for the sunset every night as you enjoy this amazing home away from home. Watercrest Condominiums is situated on the Gulf of Mexico's dazzling sugar sand beaches, aptly called the most beautiful beaches in the world. Spend your days relaxing by the surf or at the pool then get ready for a night of family fun at innumerable local restaurants and attractions. This condo has just undergone a complete renovation and we are very excited to share it with you. You will have 1440 square foot of living space which includes a large master bedroom with a king size bed, private bath, and views through a large sliding glass door to the balcony. The second bedroom is a very large room that has two queen beds. Great mattresses and linens complete these bedrooms. It also has a queen sleeper sofa in the living area. Both baths and the kitchen tout granite countertops, new Shaker style cabinets, tile flooring, and all new appliances and fixtures. The living room has a very large sliding door set that allows a view of the ocean. A special feature of this floorplan is that part of the balcony is shaded during the day so you can enjoy the view without being directly in the sun if you choose and the window treatments do not have to be drawn to protected you from the direct sun so you can enjoy the view around the clock. There is a TV on the balcony for your enjoyment. Truly amazing! Watercrest Condominiums just completed a 4.5 million dollar renovation and the entire complex is fresh and new starting with the beautiful entrance portico and amazing water feature to the pool deck where all the outdoor furnishings are new. You will find it well maintained and very clean. Please come and experience this beautiful stretch of sugar white sand beaches, abundant entertainment, and friendly southern hospitality. Of course the beach is the main attraction but the pool complex is a cut above also with the new lounge chairs for your enjoyment. The Tiki Bar poolside at Watercrest is serving your favorite frozen cocktails along with snacks and light lunch entries. Everything you need for an amazing day at the beach! There are 27 miles of beach in this Northwest Florida paradise and Watercrest is one of the most beautiful well maintained condos in the area. We love this East end of the beach because the traffic is so much lighter than in other areas. Also, parking is easy at Watercrest and the elevators are fast and never overcrowded. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the on site amenities such as the tennis. pickel ball, and shuffleboard courts, heated pool in cooler weather, hot tub, kiddie pool, indoor racket ball court and exercise room. Attraction Information: At the East end of the beach you have the waterfront headquarters that is home to legendary fishing fleets, pirates, pontoon boats, kayaks, jet skis, dive boats, and Florida's most visited state park not to mention the best golf courses in NW Florida, and the beautiful uninhabited Shell Island. You can also go tubing or parasailing, diving and snorkeling. Or play a round of miniature golf with the family before you ride the go-carts. It's all right here and much more. The marina is only a couple miles away where you can charter a deep sea fishing trip, Sunset Cruise, Pirate Cruise, or Shell Island Cruise, Dolphin Watching Excursion, or rent a pontoon boat and do your own exploring! There are several wonderful dining options at the Marina where you can watch the sunset as the boats come into dock. Pier Park is a 10 minute drive away and is a shopping, dining, and entertainment mecca. You can also go pier fishing and catch a free concert on the lawn. Dave and Buster's is at Pier Park and a large movie cinema among many other entertainment choices such as amusement rides, mazes, and laser tag. Panama City has ZooWorld, Shipwreck Island Water Park, Gulf World Marine Park, Wonderworks, Ripley's Believe It or to mention a few. For a wonderful day trip, St. Andrews State Park is located on the Gulf and is a perfect day trip about five minutes away by car. There are several entertainment establishments that feature Go Carts, Bumper Boats, Arcades, and Miniature Golf. the list of entertainment options is truly We recommend you Google these establishments for detailed information on the sites that specifically interest you and your family. Or give us a call and we will be happy to discuss our favorites here ON THE BEACH!!!
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About the area
Panama City Beach
Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider CAptain Anderson's Event Center and Breakfast Point Academy. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Panama City Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
St. Andrews Bay - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
The Sea Dragon - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
St. Andrews State Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Schooners - 18 min walk
Off the Hook Bar and Grill - 4 min drive
J. Michael's - 4 min drive
Andy's Flour Power Cafe & Bakery - 5 min drive
Diego's Burrito Factory - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST?
As of 24 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST on 1 Dec 2026 start from £988, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ‘BEACH HAPPY’ Condo! Spectacular Balcony, Pool, Beach Service…BE OUR GUEST located?
Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. St. Andrews State Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Clean, comfortable stay, great people, beautiful beachfront… a wonderful home away from home. We enjoyed being surrounded by locals (owners) as well as vacationers. Great patio, we played games on the deck every evening. And it’s close to Schooner’s which is a must visit. Thanks, we’ll be back!
Angela B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Great to hear Angela, we also enjoy this layout and balcony, it feels like an extention of the interior... with sea sounds! Which is wonderful. Please return soon, Sherry
Loved this condo. Right on the gorgeous white sand beach. Pool was heated. Owners responded quickly to any requests. Great vacation!
Joya L.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2021
"Great Vacation" is what we strive to hear! Summit Beach Resort has an amazing location and we strive to provide a beautiful condo so you can enjoy all the best the beach has to offer. Come back soon! Sherry
Love Watercrest and this condo!! We had 8 adult/teens and fit is all perfectly!! The patio is so roomy and relaxing!! The view was breathtaking!! This is our 3rd time staying at Watercrest!!
My daughter and I took 3 teenage boys to the beach for their bring break. The condo is located close to many restaurants and activities.
The condo was perfect! It is beautifully decorated and has all of the kitchen necessities .
I can’t say enough about
This was our 3rd time staying in one of their condos. We love them so much this year we booked 2 and brought more people with us. They did not disappoint.
Cynthia M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2020
Thank you Cynthia, this is an amazing condo and we are so happy we could share it with your family! We manage several condos here on the beach and we try very hard to keep each maintained and clean, and like yourself, we have guests who contact us again and again for their vacation needs and we are honored. Sea You Soon! Sherry
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry G.
18 Apr 2019
Perfection!
We loved this well appointed condo. All our expectations were exceeded. We never wanted to leave this wonderful balcony and the view! We hope to return soon
Sherry G.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Come again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brannon W.
13 May 2019
The Beach !!!!
Beautiful condo !!!! Remodeled and in excellent shape. Looks brand new !! . Clean and room for
The whole family. Excellent communication and easy check in and out process. You won’t be disappointed!!
Brannon W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Brannon, we look forward to hosting your family again very soon when the beach starts calling you, call us!
The condo was clean and was as advertised. The view was beautiful. The water is gorgeous. My daughter and grandkids really enjoyed the heated pool. There was a lot of drawer space but the closets needed some hangers. Loved it
mo w.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Oh, sorry we will get more hangers, they seem to walk away lol. Thank you for the review. Everyone needs this getaway every now and again, Sea You Soon, Sherry
The condo was as expected. Beds were comfortable and overall the condo was clean. Communication was great and we had a wonderful time. We were on the 15th floor, but other than one time we didn’t really have wait times for the elevator. Will definitely book again. Thank you!
We enjoyed our stay. The balcony was the highlight. We ate breakfast every day on the balcony and some evenings too. Very private. The complex was great. I appreciated the on property security team. The pool was heated which was nice on the cooler days. We enjoyed playing pickle ball and tennis. Would definitely recommend the unit.
J M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thank you J, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves, we agree, this balcony is like an extension of the condo and enjoying open air dining with an amazing ocean view is really a treat! We look forward to your return visit with us, Sherry
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carol W.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just OK
Property was fairly clean. Master bed was very uncomfortable. A/C did not work well in guest bedroom. Noise in condo above was annoying.
Such a great stay in this little slice of paradise! The condo was just as advertised with beautiful views of the beach from the huge balcony and plenty of sun and shade to enjoy the scenery, comfortably! The bedrooms and common spaces were great sizes and the kitchen was perfect for cooking, with basically everything we needed! The condo was stocked with plenty of extra towels, extra fans, and dishes. We also loved that we were able to reserve beach chairs for our stay, we even paid to have 2 more added so we could all enjoy them. Loved the Watercrest! Wasn’t too noisy or overcrowded and everyone we met was incredibly nice. And you can’t beat that short walk to the beach! We’ll definitely be planning to stay here again next summer!
Charles T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2022
It was our pleasure to host you! Watercrest is a favorite of many as it affords all the amenities most look for in a beach vacation, convenient to attractions and dining without any traffic or parking issue, PERFECT
My family and I absolutely loved everything about this place.
The room was spotless and smelt clean the entire time.
The beds were so comfortable it was hard to get out of them in the morning.
The beach area was not so crowded you couldn’t enjoy yourself.
The elevators were super fast.
Chairs and umbrella came with the room so that helped out tremendously! We didn’t have to drag so much stuff to the beach just to be comfortable all day.
We met the property manager which was Sunkiss Beach Rentals and she was very nice , she made sure we had everything we needed.
Every worker we came across at this hotel was friendly.
Overall we had a great experience at this hotel an will definitely be renting it again.
Really nice condo
Well equipped in the kitchen (except no dish cloths). Lots of silverware and plates and bowls.
Really nice place. A little smaller than the places we’ve stayed before.
Overall highly recommend.
Our daughter left her wireless Beats headphones when we left 😡😡😡😡 but within ten minutes they called and said cleaning crew found them!!! Very honest!!!
Only negative…. Gotta back off comments about minor things like fingerprints on windows resulting in excessive cleaning charges and the like!!! We get it!!! We’ve stayed at dozens of condos. That is a little over the top.
dennis q.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Thank you for the review, not sure what your comment means about the fingerprints.....we want people with children just to be aware we have never charged anyone. We are very fortunate that 99.99% of our guests are very respectful.
First - the condo - very nice, good communication with the managers, they did respond to calls and emails. Property was very clean, comfortable, easy check-in/check-out. We enjoyed the condo very much.
Second - the overall building (Not the condo!) - This property is starting to age overall. The main common areas, such as the elevator, you can see gets a lot of use and needs TLC. Seems fairly typical for the area though. There were times the elevator was being worked on, but that isn't unusual. We didn't use the pool area, but it seemed well taken care of. The condo itself is smoke-free but units around were smoking, as a result we didn't use the balcony as much as we would have liked because it stunk of smoke from other condos. It happened that during our stay the unit above was doing some remodeling work, which went a bit too far into the evening (they are supposed to stop by 5). We did contact managers to see what they could do. They couldn't do anything about the smoking, but we did appreciate that they were willing to try. Whoever was performing the work did go beyond the timeframe allotted though.
Third - location - The property is very close to anything you need. It is near the state park, which we enjoyed, near all the shops and restaurants and is thankfully off the main strip that gets crazy with tourists. I definitely enjoyed the property location. You can walk to the shops, but would be a small hike, but we used a vehicle so were very pleased.
Overall thought the condo was good/great. Location was great. Managers were great to deal with. Building was ok/good, I did see work being done to maintain the building so it's not being neglected, it could just be improved. what could have made it better? If the unit above wasn't doing remodeling and other units weren't smoking it would have been better. We did enjoy our stay, so don't get me wrong about the criticisms, which are not directed at the owners/property manager and what they could control.
Randy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Thank you for the review, we are happy to hear you enjoyed the condo and the check in/out process was easy and that you felt communication with us was good as we want to help in any way we can. I was sorry to hear someone next to you was remodeling, I called to make sure they were adhering to "work hours" and did not hear back and assumed that was rectified. I am sorry the workers were smoking on the balcony, that also should have been rectified after I called also. Please return soon and enjoy this amazing beach!
We came for Spring Break and wanted a quieter environment compared to previous trips to Panama City Beach. This unit and building was nice and quiet with tons of younger kids - perfect for families! The unit was very clean and well taken care of. The unit's wifi password didn't work during our stay so we had to use the building's general wifi but it was sufficient enough to be able to work remotely. Everything about the unit itself was great. The unit was super clean upon our arrival - I was really impressed that there was no sandy grit walking around barefoot considering it's a beachfront condo.
Watercrest was a great building overall. The only two negatives that I have is the chair service had us back in 3rd row and the tikibar was lackluster - they closed at 5pm so don't expect to get dinner from the bar unless you're an early eater. By 6pm, finding a nearby restaurant that offers carryout is a challenge - the area restaurants we called like Schooners flat out told us they're no longer doing carryout orders. Watercrest's tikibar only serves basic foods that they can reheat in a toaster oven. I drove to Boardwalk to order dinner from their tikibar because their food was so much better (Boardwalk grill's seafood platter is DELICIOUS!!!) -- at the same time, I realize that Watercrest is a much smaller building compared to Boardwalk so that's probably why the tikibar closes so early. My family's scenario is probably unique where we prefer carry-out over dine-in and have food allergies we have to worry about. The chair service is a nice perk for sure, but for a family with young children being back in the 3rd row and not being able to see our kids at the beach was a negative... especially considering the front row was almost entirely empty (assumingly reserved for owners or people who pay). We only spent one day at the beach because of it and instead spent the rest of our time at the pool. The pool was great and my kids had no problem finding new friends to play with. The security guards were not overbearing and allowed everyone to have a good time. The only other slight knock is the cleaning crew was literally sitting on the bench outside the unit at 8am on departure day. He kept saying no rush but it still felt rushed knowing they were waiting.
A few criticalities aside, our time at Beach Happy condo was absolutely excellent. The owners and Sunkissed Rentals definitely have pride in ownership and take care of the unit! A+ would recommend!!!!
Brian M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Chase Steele and Sherry Green
Why they chose this property
Watercrest just completed an amazing renovation from roof to pool deck and it is truly wonderful, fresh and well maintained. I chose this end of the beach as there are never any traffic issues even in peak season and parking and elevators at Watercrest are never an issue so your vacation time here is stress free. Also, you are minutes away from all the major attractions and St Andrews State Park!
What makes this property unique
The view is world renown and it is special privilege to be able to view the ocean from the balcony or have the option of sitting in the shaded balcony area. We love the fact that the balcony is not long and narrow as most are but has plenty of room for a group of 8 to dine on the balcony.
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