This fully equipped townhouse is located in the Gulf Highlands Beach Resort, a gated community, short 3 min walk to the world's most beautiful beach.
The resort offers a newly renovated beach house with a swimming pool, deck, lounge chairs and a restaurant, 11 swimming pools (5 of them heated), six tennis courts (2 are lighted), pickleball courts, miniature golf, shuffleboard, playgrounds, gym, 24-hour security and gated community, 2 private reserved parking spaces directly out the front door, and a beautiful lagoon that goes through the complex. Gulf Highlands community is known as one of the most family-friendly resorts in the Panama City Beach area. These amenities are all FREE and our townhouse provides sporting equipment.
Our townhouse is located only 3 minutes' walk from the one of 'the world's most beautiful beaches. The unit provides all the privacy you will need while located in a rapidly developing area with tremendous entertainment and shopping opportunities. You will love this 2-bedroom/1.5-bathroom townhouse and the convenience of pulling into 2 private parking spots and be right there at the door. Unload without an elevator wait and head to the beach. And of course, a strong Wi-Fi network to support all your needs (tested by our teenagers!).
The upstairs master bedroom has a king-size bed, large closet, dresser, plasma TV and DVD, and a balcony porch with a sitting area overlooking the lake and providing a partial view of the Gulf of Mexico. The second bedroom has two full-size beds with a large closet and a dresser. Both bedrooms are furnished with new linens, pillows, and covers. We also provide air mattresses with extra linens and blanket, and a pack and play for infants and toddlers with its own set of linens. Bedrooms are next to the full bathroom with plenty of bath towels, a shower, and an easily accessible, shallow bathtub.
Downstairs living room has a queen sofa sleeper, another twin coach, a love seat, a big SMART plasma TV along with a half bath, dining area, a fully furnished kitchen with many new appliances and equipment, barstools, and remodeled laundry room with large, high-efficiency washer and dryer. Walk out onto the patio for grilling and rest time with the great view of the lake, turtles, numerous birds, large grass area, and beautiful pine and palm trees landscaping.
We furnish towels, linens, pack and play for infants and toddlers with its own set of linens, sporting equipment for tennis, putt-putt, shuffleboard, pickleball, board games, beach chairs, and other amenities.
Panama City Beach was voted the #1 drive destination in Florida. Gulf Highlands Beach Resort is located in the Heart of 'The Strip'. Restaurants (e.g. Pineapple Willy’s made famous by VISA commercial), Entertainment, Theater, Bowling Alley, arcade, Post Office, retail, and grocery shopping (Wal-Mart, Publix), and even urgent care clinic, are all within walking or short walk/drive distance. This complex is about 4 miles from great shopping, eating, and sunset pier walk at The Pier Park, and sport and relaxation at Frank Brown Park and St. Andrews State Park with shuttle to most spectacular Shell Island. Other Attractions include Gulf World Marine Park, Zoo World, Flowbee Water Surfing, Shipwreck Island Water Park, Gran Maze, Miracle Strip Amusement Park, dolphin tours, Pirate Cruise and lunch/dinner cruises, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, fishing, boating, jet ski tours, kayaking, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, (deep sea) fishing, safari tours with big alligators and more, golfing– you name it Panama City Beach has it.
The Panama City-Bay County International Airport is located just 15 min from the Gulf Highlands).
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 3534
Property # 296918
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Pier Park and Thomas Drive 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. Rockit Lanes and WonderWorks Panama City Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Ocean's Bar & Grill (Edgewater Beach Resort) - 15 min walk
The Wicked Wheel - 14 min walk
Coyote Ugly Saloon - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt?
As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt on Nov 18, 2026 start from $330, 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.
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly renovated, gated, 2 parking spots, 11 pools, gym, shuffleboard, putt-putt located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edgewater Gulf Beach, Panama City Beaches, and Thomas Drive. Hombre Golf Club and Rockit Lanes are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Loved this property! Great location central to everything. Pools were never too busy and enjoyed the turtles in the pond out back. House was clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
I was very impressed. The condo was well stocked with dishes, pots, utensils. There were lots of bed linens, a portable crib. There were also beach chairs and beach toys. I highly recommend for a family vacation. Great location and Anna the owner was great to deal with.
Host was very gracious and attentive. Nice neighborhood and close to everything we wanted to do. I could tell a lot of work had been done on townhouse, but it was clean and well stocked - just right for our short stay.
This was a nice place. The “oceanview” was a little misleading as you could barely see it but location was great everything else was just as it’s stated!
The property was very clean! All amenities were updated. I absolutely loved my stay at this property. So cozy! I would recommend this property to everyone!
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2023
Thank you, Sandra. It was a pleasure having you and your family at my property. We hope to see you again.
The condo was lovely, short walk to the beautiful beach. Anna was a great host and was very easy to contact. We had a couple of issues but Anna dealt with them as quickly as possible. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Kevin S.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you for your reservation. It was a pleasure hosting you. Hope to see you again in PCB!
Check in was a breeze. The host emailed with all of the codes and information we needed. The pillows and bedding are in great need of replacement!!! We were able to sleep because we were so tired, but really they should really be upgraded. The decor is also quite out of date. With all of that considered, the place was clean and stocked with almost everything you need which cuts way back on the cost of buying hand soap, toilet tissue, paper towels, dish washing tablets, etc. We really appreciated that!!! The pool at the beach with the restaurant and bar was very convenient. There are so many activities to keep everyone busy!! We really enjoyed our stay over all!!! With just a few updates, it would be perfect!!
*5/5 Stars*
"We recently stayed at Gulf Highlands Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, FL, and had an amazing experience! Our 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo was perfect for our needs. The proximity to the pools and beach access was unbeatable - just a short walk to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
The condo itself was well-equipped with a washer and dryer, dishwasher, and even a gas grill for outdoor cooking. We appreciated the extra amenities and felt right at home.
The resort offers an incredible array of amenities, including 11 pools, tennis courts, pickle ball, shuffle board, and a gym. We loved having two parking spots per condo, and the abundance of golf carts made getting around the property a breeze.
The condo was extremely clean and well-maintained, with more than enough towels, linens, and kitchen essentials. We were thoroughly impressed with the overall condition and cleanliness.
I would highly recommend Gulf Highlands Beach Resort to anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and fun beach vacation. We can't wait to come back!"
Aaron H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Aug 28, 2012
There is better places to stay look elsewhere
My wife and I arrive at the condo around 6:00 pm only to find the condo in unsatisfactory condition. I tried contacting the owner as she advises you to if there are any issues only to be sent to voicemail. So I left a voicemail, no response. I tried contacting owner again, no response so I emailed her no response. So then the story begins, after driving 8 hour trip to stay at a condos that I have stayed in since I was 4 years old and knew the condition of we had to try and find somewhere to spend the night. Unfortunantly you can't just stay the night at condos as they have a 3 night minimum stay. So after driving around till midnight and calling everywhere we finally got settled for a little bit higher price but what a difference. So we went to bed I woke up next morning and immediately checked my phone for emails and calls none. So I contacted the owner the next morning and was given this story that they had went to bed at 5:30pm??? and that they were just about to call me. So I told them the condo was in need of cleaning, there was a very strong odor in the condo, blood stains on the sheets,and a cockroach in the guest room floor in front of the bed and so I sent pictures to prove my story as requested by the owner, only to be hit with it is your fault for booking with some other condo and that we will get the condo clean asap for you so that you can move back in. Hello that's why the guest before me paid a cleaning fee. So I asked for a refund and was offered a refund for 1 night plus cleaning fee. I guess the owner didn't comprehend that we couldn't wait on her to decide to call me back the next morning and had to book somewhere else we finally got back half the money and was told we would have to take her to court if we wanted any more because she had talked to her husband and their mortgage was due. None of my business but she aired it so I might as well too. Owners are very rude, not understanding,misleading,not responsible and will take your money.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We exchanged several e-mails and made several phone calls and since the renter took the drastic measures of just leaving and booking new condo not for a night, not for 3 days as he is saying was the minimum but for 6 days I had asked him to send me pictures/proof. He sent 2 pictures of the same thing, hard to say what it was. We had to go by previous renters, cleaning company and personal visit to condo. There was no unbearable odor reported. I sent cleaning company back to inspect one more time and see how they can make some additional cleaning as necessary. Based on the above, we concluded that the condo was not in the condition that would prevent renters from staying overnight; however, took responsibility for unfortunately not answering the phone that evening due to the illness of 3 out of 4 family members and tried to work with renters. I returned half the money from already very deeply discounted rate after the season, deposit, cleaning fee. The rest of the money went towards the fee that we bear when processing credit card payments through VRBO, 12.5 % taxes and towards power bill as we found that lights were left on and A/C was set to 71 instead of 80 as requested in instructions. I can honestly say we did not keep any of renter’s money. Also, renter was the one who threatened me with police, courts, bad VRBO review, and credit card company claims and recorded our numerous calls; however, failed to provide pictures or proof that condo was in unsatisfactory condition.
Condo is not new but we are trying our best to upkeep it and reinvest a big % of our income back into the condo: last year it was new A/C, heating units, grill, mattresses on all beds, shower head, microwave; the year prior painting, dryer, washer, patio, patio furniture, flat screen TV, remodeling. This year we plan new carpeting, some master bedroom improvements, bought new grill. We also switched to highly recommended cleaning company just two months ago. We schedule deep cleaning, carpet, couch, tile cleaning, repairs, paint touches, front and backyard cleaning and resupply towels, sheets every 3 -4 months. Also, we put our hearts in the condo, it’s one my family’s favorite places in the world and we can hardly wait to go back. We value our customers and welcome their feedbacks.
Anna was amazing! She promptly answered every question we had. The condo was clean & the vrbo description was accurate. Neighbors were very friendly. We took advantage of all the onsite pools & putt- putt. We had a ball!! The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes. We had a great time & can't wait to go back!
The host was easy to get ahold of and the property was very clean. The property is a short walk to the ocean and the pool is also close by. It was very quiet community. The only thing which wasn't a big deal was that their is no t.v. in the smaller room which stinks for the other adult that was in our party and the grill didn't work right out back since a couple of the burners don't work on them. We decided that we would just go out to eat. I am definitely coming back in the future Anna is amazing and very helpful with information and responding.
Absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was as described and host was very prompt when had questions. Wish the property was available for another upcoming family beach trip because would love to stay there again.
The property was just as described. We enjoyed our stay completely. We loved that the beach was literally right across the street and included an oceanfront pool! Communication with host was excellent!
This property was in the perfect location, walking distance to the beach. We were close enough to the beach without all the beach traffic. The resort had your choice of 11 pools, a gym, and a beach house right on the beach. We enjoyed the view from the back of the house( psst there is a nice pond). This house had close access to everything; restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The entrance was technically on middle beach road, but walking distance to front beach rd. Overall great stay, i will definitely be looking this place up to rent again when i return to PCB.
We loved this place! Very convenient to the beach, restaurants, and activities. The neighborhood was extremely peaceful! Pools on the property were great. Communication with the owner was a bliss! We had 3 children under 10 and 2 adults and it was all so perfect for us! Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Nice place, nice price. Only downside was it was not cleaned
Oreos and Gatorade bottle under one bed. Dirty tissue under the other bed with toys. Hair all over the bathroom walls, and tub. Toenails on bathroom floor.
Chairs, toys, cooler, plenty of pots and pans along with starters...trash bags, laundry detergent, even coffee. Stayed in the same gated community last year and that property didn't have as much.
Jenny B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Anna Helova
We live in Birmingham, Alabama, and we purchased the townhouse in 2010. We love the outdoors and we don’t pass on any opportunity for sport, travel, relaxation, and family time. We have been coming to Florida and traveled along Gulf Coast for decades. We kept coming back so often at any time of the year that we eventually decided to buy our own beach house. We put our heart and soul into the remodeling of this condo and we hope you will enjoy it just as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
Panama City Beach is NEW & IMPROVED. It has something for everybody-- beach, sport, golfing, relax, restaurants, shopping, clubs, zoo, aquarium, cruises, museums, etc. Gulf Highlands is a family resort with many amenities (tennis, mini-golf, shuffleboard, 11 pools, private Beach Club, Wi-fi) and activities right on site at no additional charge. It is centrally located in the heart of PCB and right across the street from the beach.
What makes this property unique
It’s a home away from home. Our condo is furnished with WIFI (speed and reliability tested by my teenagers), two SMART TVs, cable, sport and beach equipment, comfortable beds, new linens, towels, covers, pillows, and new appliances. It has two bedrooms, a balcony, patio for grilling, beautiful view of a lake and ocean surrounded with typical Florida landscaping. We also offer pack-and-play for the youngest ones. You have many amenities offered at no extra charge and the beach is right across the street. The convenience of pulling up to your front door to your two private parking spots and no elevators to deal with is priceless especially when you pack up your family for vacation. For extra security, Gulf Highlands is in a gated community. When you add it all up you have a whole house at a much better price than in any hotel on the beach.
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