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We have stayed at many condo properties in Panama City, we have stayed at the Shores of Panama several times both in peak and non peak season. Some reviews on VRBO give the complex bad scores, it does have a few issues with wait times at the elevators from time to time and the parking garage is sometimes busy but thIs is large property with many rooms so everything won’t be perfect, you may have to wait a little every now and then. Overall this condo was awesome and we enjoyed our stay, we will be returning to the Shores of Panama in the future, hopefully we will be able to book this unit when we return.

The unit itself was beautiful along with the view. However we were forever waiting on elevators and parking garage took forever to get out of. Also if you have an owners code and go in that entrance beware there is no sign there saying no golf carts allowed. It had an extra parking pass and in an unreserved spot just like an extra car was spose to be but it cost me an uber bill and a tow bill to get it back. Security was not friendly about it at all either! Basically tough luck. Main entrance has a sign.......as far as I'm concerned it's a racquet and they owe me about $120!

The unit was really comfortable, with great wifi, a beautiful view, and modern appliances including a Keurig as well as a Mr Coffee drip maker, spacious refrigerator and freezer, microwave, plenty of utensils etc. And seriously great HVAC. I absolutely would stay here again. here are a few thoughts though:

1. The elevator is a serious choke point. Imagine how bad it could be, and then go beyond that. Not a reflection on the unit. We adopted a policy of always walking if going down (from 15th floor to G). what the heck, we need the exercise anyway!

2. Parking in the garage with our reserved spot (thank GOD for that) could also be quite time consuming due to volume of cars and really poorly designed cornering in the garage itself. driving up and down from level 9 of the garage is a commitment. This of course is not a reflection on the unit itself! Just be warned, a LOT of travelers in seriously huge SUVs trying to navigate in front of you.

3. Like all condos, there is basically little or no toilet paper or anything else. plan to go shopping as soon as you get there. (one bathroom had a roll of TP). There were samples of soap too. That's how it works folks.

4. There are plenty of clean white towels! and a washer/dryer.

5. Biggest pet peeve - the front bedroom, by the entrance to the unit ABSOLUTELY NEEDS some blackout shades or you need a blindfold if you want to sleep in there. the level of light coming in from the catwalk, through the Venetian blinds, is not conducive to sleep.

Condo was beautiful! Best views of Panama City Beach! Beach area well kept. Pool area very nice with tiki bar for drinks and food. Right next door is pineapple Willy's where you can walk to get drinks. There was a little bit of a spring break college crowd vibe in the evenings, however we didnt mind this. We would definitely stay here again! Vacation life properties was wonderful to work with! Fast response and even helped us move our day for check in by a day to avoid the subtropical storm. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!

Condo was nice, as seen in pictures. However, was in serious need of professional cleaning!! Floors were filthy, walls, doors, all surfaces, and windows in dire need of sanitary cleaning. Furnishings nice but Sofa needs replaced. Draperys on sliding doors were filthy and in need of repair. Elevators a challenge at times, not safe for elderly or handicap needs because door doesn't stay open long enough for entry or exit. Will most definitely stay here again but would like to see condo clean and sanitary.