Emerald Surf on the beach

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Condo

Ocean view from second story balcony off of master bedroom

Sunset from balcony off of master bedroom

Private stairs with direct access to the beach

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81452 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

Thomas Drive
‪2 min walk‬
Ripley's Believe It or Not
‪4 min drive‬
St. Andrews State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy our newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo directly on the beach with direct access to the sugar sand. Pet Friendly,
Very large upper & lower back deck with outdoor furniture to enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the sunrise or sunset. Located on quiet Surf Dr. but within walking distance to restaurants, bars and lots of kid activities.
We are located on Surf Dr. where within walking distance/short drive there is Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, Mr Puff’s ice cream, Alibi's bar, Panama Pizzeria, Longboards - bar & grill, and Wendy’s. Located a few miles East is Thomas Dr. with lots of restaurants including the popular Dat Cajun Place and Diego's Burrito Factory and Margarita bar among many more.
Outdoor Ring cameras are active for monitoring outdoor activities only for guest safety.

Property manager

Jessica

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and WonderWorks are also worth visiting.

Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Publix Sports Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
St. Andrews State Park - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬12 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
‪Splash Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬4 min walk
‪Outlaws BBQ - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Surf on the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Emerald Surf on the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Surf on the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Surf on the beach located?

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 10 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Location

This unit was perfect for a last-minute beach getaway with our Golden Retriever. The location is beautiful and within walking distance of restaurants and bars—can’t beat staying right on the beach. Very clean and good communication from host. Some things have been updated, but still can use a lot of work. Furnishings are old and no real decor. That said, it is exactly as the listing shows, and the price is right.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

deshane j.

7 Jan, 2025

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

Great condo and location

We enjoyed the stay very much. Communication with the host was excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome Place

This location is awesome. I’m really at a loss for words on how great this place is. Trust me go check it out for yourself and you will be hooked.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

15 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful time on the beach

Beautiful place to stay right on the beach… It’s pretty fantastic! The beach is beautiful and well kept, and the house is wonderful thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful Views!!

We has a terrific stay. The location couldnt have been more perfect being only steps to the beach. The next door neighbors were so sweet. We chatted with them on a few occasions. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. The views were our favorit part!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

20 Mar, 2023

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

Beautiful Beach View

The Condo on the beach was awesome! Perfect location within walking distance to everything needed. We stayed 2 nights and the check in and check out process was smooth.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug, 2022

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

Great Place

This was a great, pet friendly townhouse with direct access to the beach. It was equipped well with amenities and the views were spectacular. It wasn’t far from some of the popular restaurants so that was a plus. We also arrived earlier than planned and was able to check in early. Overalll great place to stay with family and pets.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marci D.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Family vacation 2023

Our family of 6 stayed here for a week in June for a family vacation. It is truly right on the beach which is fantastic and the views are wonderful. We had a little trouble with the washer but the owners were very responsive and the issue was resolved within a few minutes! The neighbors next door were fantastic… we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose D.

24 Jun, 2022

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

Great townhouse and perfect location!

The townhouse is very nice, perfect location and gorgeous view! It was so convenient to be right on the beach! The neighbors are super nice and welcoming, we enjoyed spending a little time with them and getting to know them. Only a couple of details that won't negatively affect our 5 star rating: if we had been 6 adults, there weren't enough coffee cups, and they weren't all microwave friendly (one got VERY hot). Check-in at 4pm, we got there almost at 5:00 and there was no toilet paper. Good thing I had packed some! But the cleaning lady brought some shortly after, so all was well. Overall a great experience, so we highly recommend! Thanks!! Jose and Family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Neal S., Columbus, GA

31 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It’s a great location

Great location but the house leaves a little to be desired. Check in was 4pm and the cleaning lady was there until 4:45pm which isn’t a problem really but she didn’t have any towels for us. She didn’t bring them back until like 7:30pm and we kind of wanted to shower to go out to eat. The house also smells like dogs heavily. The back deck is actually a shared deck with the permanent residents who own their condo next door. It’s separate decks but they are connected. The people next door were kind of rude and didn’t really speak to us at all. My daughter was coming from the beach to the back sliding door and the lady next door was on the phone. She put her hand up to my kid trying to tell her to be quiet I think. I don’t think so lady. Go inside and talk on the phone. Needless to say I won’t be staying here again. For the amount of money I paid for 2 nights here it’s not worth it to have to deal with neighbors ever. It is right on the beach but that’s about the only plus to it. The house itself is pretty nice inside but it’s nothing spectacular. Next time I will stay at a place ran by a vacation rental company rather than an individual. The manager communicated very good though and was quick to respond.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Allison L.

17 Jul, 2022

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

Terrible Experience and Terrible Property Owners

We arrived to the unit to discover that it had not been cleaned, the master bedroom had no bed linens, mold in the master bathroom on the ceiling, an entire bag of trash was in the foyer, dirty dishes in the sick, laundry in the dryer, a full dishwasher, no hand towels or soap in the bathrooms, no trash bags & the place was filthy. We immediately contacted the property owners. They apologized & said someone would be there by 5:00 to clean. A guy finally showed up to clean, and this guy appeared to be strung out on drugs, smelled of urine, very dirty from head to toe, & appeared to be living out of the van he showed up in. My husband and I both felt as if this was a security issue, especially since we had 3 teenage girls with us. We had to have the girls leave the property, due to the security threat of this guy, while we waited outside until after 6:30 for this man to leave. After he finally left, we notified the property owners of all of the things that the guy failed to do. He failed to clean up the dirty dishes in the sink, failed to unload the dishwasher, failed to put the stack of rugs back where they each belonged & the unit was still filthy after he left. We told the property owners that we just wanted them to be aware of the situation and not to send him back. We also requested a new door access code to the unit because we did not want this guy to have access to our unit during our stay, we didn’t feel safe. It was a big security threat to us. The property owners never replied until the next day. The owner Chris apologized & said he could provide us with a new door code if we were in front of the door. I proceeded to leave the beach & walked back to the property to get the new code with Chris on the phone. Once there at the door, Chris stated that he would have to call me back about 3 hours later because he didn’t have the paperwork to change the code. I clearly heard Chris state that the guy was a felon and that he doesn’t know for sure if he’s on drugs or not. When I reiterated that we were eager to get a new door code & settle on some type of rebate for all of the issues, I stressed because the cleaner guy was an apparent felon. Chris flipped out on the phone & asked us to leave the property & proceeded to threaten my husband & I, stating that if he wasn’t 5 hours away he would be there in person to look us in the eyes. Needless to say we left, found a new place to stay & disputed the entire trip for a refund. Not recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carley S.

24 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

26 Oct, 2022

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

Beach time

This is a great place to stay right on the beach. The house has everything you need. Easy access to get in and has nice carport to park. Loved our trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

melinda c., Georgia

5 Oct, 2022

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

This place is AMAZING. We stayed for our honeymoon in Sept. And it was a great experience.

We had a great experience. Owners are very prompt and the house itself is good for 2 or even 4 people . We will rent here again

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Better than expected!!!

Honestly, the pictures don’t do this place justice. I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. The property was clean and cozy, neighbors were very friendly, and it is right on the beach! We absolutely enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Gulf

Great place fir beach access. Loved the outdoor patio. Friendly neighbors. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

28 May, 2022

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

Short get-away

Great pet friendly, single home townhouse with direct access to the beach. Well equipped brand new kitchen and great views from deck and balcony. Great easy access to restaurants too. Everything was hassle free and sunrise/sunset was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022