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AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS!

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A large hotel with multiple balconies and a swimming pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs.
A Hershey's ice cream advertisement on a glass wall in a hotel lobby.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting of beach chairs.
A hotel courtyard with a tiled walkway, palm trees, and a pool area.
A spacious lobby with a herringbone floor, large pillars, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Located right on the beach, this 3-bedroom condo accommodates 10 guests. It features 1 indoor pool, 1 outdoor pool, and 1 hot tub. Explore Panama City Beaches and Ripley's Believe It or Not during your stay.

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Panama City Beaches
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS!

Welcome to 8th floor unit 828 at the Shores of Panama!!! This is a spacious 3 bedroom plus bunk room and sofa sleeper beach condo with stunning gulf, sunset and pool views! This vacation condo is located in the popular Shores of Panama Resort right next to the world-famous Pineapple Willy's and Pier Bar. You will find comfort, beauty and convenience throughout. The inviting balcony, located right off the living room, is a place you will want to have your morning coffee and then later on take in the beautiful, ever changing sunset views ... this never gets old!!! At the Shores of Panama Resort, you will find a 14,000 square foot lagoon style outdoor pool area featuring the largest pool on the strip, an outdoor hot tub, water fountains, a tiki bar, a grill with delicious food, a stage with entertainment, beautiful tropical landscaping and a private walkway to the beach. You will also find a large heated indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, an ice cream shop and a coffee shop all for your enjoyment and convenience. NOTE: This unit will have a $100 plus tax resort fee due upon arrival. This resort fee covers your resort packet of 2 parking passes and 10 resort wristbands.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow parties to be hosted in this unit.
There is no smoking allowed in this unit or on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 40844
Property # 2280993
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Publix Sports Park, or consider a night out at Breakfast Point Academy.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thomas Drive - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coconut Creek Family Fun Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pineapple Willy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bun Lab - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS!?

As of Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS! on Sep 23, 2026 start from $444, 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.

Is AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AWESOME BEACH ESCAPE! HUGE BALCONY WITH SPECTACULAR OCEAN AND POOL VIEWS! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Ripley's Believe It or Not and WonderWorks Panama City Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking pass is on the 8th floor as well as the condo. The only time you have to fight the elevators is to go to the beach. All and all everything was great the week of the 4th when we stayed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was a nice size and clean and a cool space to cool off after a long day at the beach. We had multiple little families that occupied the space and it didn't feel like we were packed on top of each other. It is quite a ways from the elevator, bringing a wagon would be super helpful. The condo could use a little TLC and the furniture indoors and out is a little dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed the property, we had a water outage during our stay that didn't have any thing to do with the resort. That lead to no air conditioning as well. That was for a day and a half. Those days were rough. The room is nice but I feel like for the problems we had to face we should have had a small refund. I had family staying in the same resort and the got 30% back. The parking garage is very tight as well. It does the job but is extremely aggravating. Host was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

The condo was perfect! It had everything we needed and more. It was right on the beach and several great restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The property was amazing. Great view with lots of amenities. Access to shopping and restaurants was just a walk away not far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Had a amazing time. Right on beach elevator well its rough. Nicole was amazing answered all my questions and was always available. The room was perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time!

This was a great place to stay with our family! There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. The pool and beach area is great! Nicholle was excellent to work with and quickly answered all of our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was great, Nicholle was great with communication. If you're wanting quiet and not too busy, this resort is not it. We had great time, but it was busy/crowded. The unit we stayed in (828) was not well maintained/cleaned in our opinion. I fully expect there to be sand everywhere, but not in a freshly "cleaned" bed. Our son climbed in the top bunk to go to bed and there was sand under the covers. Makes you wonder if bedding was changed. The kitchen pantry had food left from previous stay, the bottom of the refrigerator door seam is coming off, and several the cabinets are torn up. There are food stains everywhere, including the ceiling. As far as the "fully stocked kitchen" plates, glasses, and flatware are the only fully stocked things. Fully stocked to me means if you have it in your home, make sure your condo does too....I'm not talking about an espresso machine, but a keurig would be nice, measuring cups, pot holders....did have a crockpot which was great. I honestly just feel like everything from the mattresses to the TVs are out dated. I saw the reviews about elevator and parking garage, so fully expected that, but honestly elevator waits weren't terrible. Not much interaction with staff, but from what we did they were friendly. There were plenty of beach chairs and a pop up available in the condo which was very nice for the days in the beach. Walmart was within walking distance, as was some restaurants, night life things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior trip

Beautiful condo. Loved everything about the property. Well maintained. Very secure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very crowded but nice

I didn't expect for it to be so crowded I didn't get to enjoy the hot tub but it was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shores of Panama

I think one of the most awesome things was the view from the balcony and master bedroom. We had plenty of seating and beds, and everything was quite comfortable. Watching the sunsetting from our balcony was an ethereal experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family baca

The condo was nice. It was clean and had great views. Nicholle was helpful. The condo could use a little updating but it was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The host responds and is helpful. Check-in was great. No waiting in lines. Enter your code and you’re off to make memories. The room was clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen was stocked with everything you need if you choose to cook. The view from the balcony is breathtaking with plenty of seating. Close to food, shopping and adventures. The parking garage is very tight. Be careful and take it slow. Plenty of staff around to make you feel safe and for any questions you may have. The elevators or slow but you have to remind yourself of how many people are there and using them. Take a deep breath and enjoy. You’re on vacation!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Get Away

We enjoyed our stay! The condo was great. It had plenty of space and clean. Nicholle was great to work with and very responsive to any questions I had about the condo. The elevators at time were a little slow, but that's to be expected. I'm sure that due to being spring break there was an abundance of language and music that I didn't appreciate around my grandkids so I'd definitely come at a different time next time. That's no fault of the condo though. The condo was great and I'd stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you so much for the positive and kind 5-star review!!! I couldn't be happier to hear what a great time you all had. We truly value wonderful guests like yourself. You are correct -- it was Spring Break when you visited the area. Panama City Beach is especially nice to visit any time between May 1st and October 31st with the quietest times being May, September and October. We would love to invite you back at any time! Call me directly for awesome repeat guest discounts! Thank you again for staying!!! Nicholle - Property Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shores of Panama

The room was great. The host explained everything we needed to do and she was easy to get in contact with. The only bad thing about the shores of panama is the parking. The parking garage is crammed and people drive so fast through there. If you drive anything other than a car or small.suv it can be hard to manover around the parking structure. Another thing is it takes forever to get on an elevator especially going down. We had to take the stairs most of the time because we had already waited 30 minutes or.more for the elevator and we were only on the 8th floor. Other than the the room and the view was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

overall not satisfied

not satisfied with clenaliness and not higeen at all, cigarette smell soon you open door or ur balcony. people leave thrash and empty beer can out side our door. bed for master bed room really needs to be change not at all comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2022
Samir ~ Thank you for your feedback. I am so sorry this brand new, beautiful condo was not satisfactory for you. I have been managing condos in Panama City Beach for 10 years. My team and I care very much for our guests and the units they stay in and our reviews on Google and VRBO reflect this. The beds in this unit are all brand new. I will be taking the time to check out each of these new beds to find out which one you are speaking of and will strongly consider buying a comfortable pillow topper for it. I wish you would have called me to tell me about the bed during your visit - I would have taken care of it immediately for you. The owners recently stayed in this unit and were very comfortable, so it may also be a matter of personal preference. As for the cleanliness of the unit -- I receive photos/videos from my head cleaner after each cleaning, so I assure you that this condo was fully cleaned. We also do not allow smoking in any of our units which is written in our agreement. When I received your email regarding the cleanliness, I reached out and offered to send my cleaner back to review and rectify what was not done to your satisfaction, but I did not receive a reply from you. Again, my sincere apologies. Nicholle Ricco - Property Manager
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could be better

Arrived with only two parking passes in the condo and we had 4 vehicles. A condo that sleeps over 12 people should have more than two parking passes. The manager wasn’t helpful in getting any more and told us to park at Walmart 1 mile away. Not very happy about that. We were able to get one more parking pass from the office ourselves but still had to park one vehicle at Walmart. The appliances were old and it took the fridge two days to get cold and the freezer never froze our food we had. The renovations looked subpar. I expected better conditions for what we paid for this condo. The complex was nice and was a great place to vacation but the condo and management could have been way better. Also there was not much provided for cooking and everything seemed dollar store cheap. We will find a different condo next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2022
I am so sorry to read this review. I care very much for my guests and always do everything in my power to help when I can -- this shows in my reviews throughout all of the units I manage. I was very available to you during your visit and truly did what I could to make sure you and your group were happy and comfortable during your short visit to this clean, brand new unit. 1. This unit comes with two parking passes. The resort does not give out extra passes because they want to be sure there is enough parking for all of the guests within the resort. If I have extra passes that were left behind, I will often give them to my guests in need. It's amazing that your were able to get a third pass, from the staff at the Shores, for your stay. I am, however, very happy to hear this. This unit actually sleeps "10" guests - I would think the two parking passes the resort allows for this unit would be for the two families that would likely stay in the unit. My apologies that I could not help you with your two additional vehicles. 2. Although the refrigerator is still working at this time, especially when following the instructions given at the time of check-in, I'm happy to say that the owners have decided to start replacing/upgrading the appliance seen in the listing. 3. As for the renovations - the owners put in all new flooring, painted everything including the baseboards, added all new furnishings and mattresses, and are still decorating (they bought this unit right before the summer season). More wall art was added a week ago. The condo you rented was exactly as advertised on my listing when you booked. I'm very sorry to hear it was not what you were hoping for. On a happy note, I hope you enjoyed your vacation on the beach!!! Thank you staying! Nicholle Ricco - Property Manager
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicholle great; Elevators,Wrist Bands & Property Staff not great

Nicholle made the check-in & check-out easy. She was great to work with. Reserved parking spot convenient. Support beam made parking large vehicle difficult. Food access easy. Property next door to a restaurant/bar. Walmart close. Ice cream, coconut drinks, bar, etc on property. REQUIRED to wear non-removable plastic bracelets for entire stay. The woman was SNARKY about replacing them when break. Pool large. Water clean & warm. Difficult to find a chair because people "reserve" all the chairs with towels at 6am, so others can't use them. Chairs sit empty for hours with towels & no one using them. Occasionally the staff tried to manage this, but not consistent & not monitored, so wasn't effective. Photo of spaces not current. Room needs a few decor & couch cover updates. Room on 8th floor with great view of pool & nice side views of ocean. Stairs close. Patio had a tall table with 4 comfortably-padded chairs. Plastic lounge chair, side table & 2 lawn chairs. Shade in morning, sun in evening. Rooms good. Mattresses comfortable & bedding nice. Bunk beds not private, but comfortable & safe for young children. A fan was provided. Used to create ambient noise so children could sleep while adults still using shared spaces. Bathrooms adequate & accessible from bedrooms. Kitchen had all needed. Dead Bolt lock very difficult to unlock. Needs replaced. Elevators were busy & slow. At least 1 was broken 5 of 7 days. Wash Dryer & beach toys nice extras! Property on VERY crowded Beach site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Wow, Peg, thank you so very much for the nice review -- very thorough and helpful to our future guests!!! I'm glad you overall have a fantastic visit! The photos we have on our VRBO listing are from October of 2021, so they are pretty current. Since October 2021, the only noticeable change made was the couch cover in which the owner placed on the couch due to stains that we could not get out professionally. I believe they plan to replace this newer couch, and at that time, I will send our photographer back in for an updated photo of the living space. As for the resort - I'm so sorry other guests were saving pool chairs with their towels. In the posted pool rules, this is not allowed, so I would suggest to future guests who see chairs saved, unoccupied for a long period of time, to reach out to security or to mindfully set their towels to the side, so they can use the chairs. Unfortunately, the elevators all along the beach are slower during the busier summer season. There are three sets of elevators which should help. There are also nice facilities to use on the main level. I'm so sorry the resort concierge was difficult when you were replacing your damaged wristband. Next time, call me and I will happily handle it for you. I will be mentioning this to the Condo Association Assistant. I appreciate your feedback very much. It was a pleasure working with you. If you choose to come back to either of the resorts where I manage units, please reach out to me directly for special repeat guest discounts!!! Nicholle Ricco – Property Manager
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed the property, we had a water outage during our stay that didn't have any thing to do with the resort. That lead to no air conditioning as well. That was for a day and a half. Those days were rough. The room is nice but I feel like for the problems we had to face we should have had a small refund. I had family staying in the same resort with a different host and the got 30% back. The parking garage is very tight as well. It does the job but is extremely aggravating. Host was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

El servicio fue regular

Es buena pero también necesita estar atentos en los cosas de limpieza
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We all Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This property is clean, nicely furnished, with all the necessary amenities. Property manager was great, easy to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Grounds

Great place - sometimes the elevators were a wait and crowded but that is typical of most resorts in the peak season....wasn't a huge fan of not being able to drink near the pool but other than that it was wonderful. Love the convenience of onsite bar, grill, coffee, & ice cream shop....also liked that there was a restaurant literally next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We had a great time! We loved the spacious condo. It was pretty clean when we got there and cleaned even more the time we spent there. The host was very easy to get in touch with and very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacations 2022

Awesome thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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Hosted by Nicholle Ricco

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