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Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets!

On beach with water park, near Thomas Drive

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Welcome to Shimmering Sands, a 3 bed/3 bath townhome located directly on the beach! (7821 Surf Drive)
Welcome to Shimmering Sands, a 3 bed/3 bath townhome located directly on the beach! (7821 Surf Drive)
Welcome to Shimmering Sands, a 3 bed/3 bath townhome located directly on the beach! (7821 Surf Drive)
The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals for family & friends.
The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals for family & friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101472 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets!

Welcome to the simple life, no parking garage or elevator wait here! Beach days are easy, this townhome is directly on the beach! Inside on the ground floor you will find the fully equipped kitchen, separate wet bar with ice maker & beverage cooler, dining area, and the spacious living area with views of the sugar white sands and PCB's famous emerald green waters. The living room sofa also pulls out into a Queen bed. Step onto your townhome's large private deck complete with BBQ grill and dine while watching the sunset. There is a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with walk-in shower located on the lower level. For your convenience there is also a washing machine and dryer located downstairs.

Upstairs you will find two bedrooms, both with King beds and a twin pull out sofa. Each bedroom has its own flat screen television and ensuite bathroom. One of the bedrooms also offers access to a private second floor balcony overlooking the beach. TVs are setup for streaming services, cable is not included. This unit comfortably sleeps 10.

This 3bed/3bath 2 story Beachfront townhome is located at 7821 Surf Drive on the highly sought after East End of Panama City Beach. It is within walking distance to Liza's Kitchen, Finn's Island Style Grub, Mr. Surf's, & Pho Express Noodles, and just a short drive to Ripley's Believe it or Not, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, Wonderworks, Race City, pontoon rentals & more!

Book Shimmering Sands or any property with Southern Coast Vacation Rentals and get one FREE ticket to multiple local attractions EVERY DAY of your stay.*
FREE tickets include:
- Round of golf at Bay Point’s Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf course, includes cart rental
- One admission to Shipwreck Island Waterpark (seasonal)
- One hour of axe throwing at Axe Throwing PCB
- General admission ticket to Wonderworks
- $20 Dave & Buster’s Power Play card
- Ticket to the Skywheel (including mini golf)
- One-hour session at Just Jump Trampoline Park
- Ticket to the Island Time catamaran (seasonal)
- 1 FREE Admission to both Laser Tag & The Mirror Maze at Emerald Coast Mirror Maze & Laser Craze

Important Notes:
- Smoking and pets are NOT allowed in this unit.
- Age Requirement: Booking/signing party must be 25 years of age or older and staying in the unit during the duration of the reservation.
- Beach towels are not provided. Guests must bring their own.
- We only provide a startup supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags, toiletries and toilet tissue.
- *Free Golf and Activities Program is only valid for stays 27 nights or less.
- Please note, there is an exterior security camera/doorbell on site.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighborhood 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 natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Signal Hill Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dat Cajun Place Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ms. Newby's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sue Thai Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪outlaw bbq - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surf Dr Townhome Where the Beach is your Backyard! FREE Golf & Tickets! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon vacation home is just steps from Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Loved the location and everyrhing about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great experience

The property was clean and well maintained. Great location and love the beach access. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We typically have a larger group and try to find a bigger house but This space was perfect for the 6 of us. Tucked away from the busy road it was so peaceful and right on the beach! There's plenty of seating in the living room and on the deck for lounging around or looking out at the water. Close to all sorts of fun things to do and places to eat! Would definitely book again if we have a small group!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Street view was underwhelming, but when you open the front door and can see the view to the beach, you quickly forget. This was the perfect location for a gathering of friends. Plenty of space, walk right onto the beach, conveniently located to food, attractions, etc. Rental company quick to respond to all questions. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Heaven on earth

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the vacation rentals it had everything we needed

8/10 Good

Thalia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ilyssa R.

Perfect Beach Haven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You truly can't beat the location of this rental. Steps from the beach and also many walkable bars and restaurants around. It's far enough from all the busy tourist spots but still lots of things to do near by. The townhome interior was adorable and very roomy. There were a few small issues we noticed (broken toilet paper holder, upstairs balcony door hard to open, downstairs balcony hard to lock) but none of this was a big deal and for the most part anything we needed for our stay was provided. I absolutely loved it, would definitely stay here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela a.

Great Location

There was construction next door when we went so the noise was pretty loud. Other than that the home was great. Beach was awesome ❤
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

AJ J.

Perfect

My family and I loved. My fiancé and I got married the second day of our stay, and the rest was amazing. It was so convenient to the beach with the patio access. It also allowed the kids to go in when they were tired, hot, hangry, etc. LOL. Rhonda was great to work with as well. We will be back and have already reserved it for next year. Anthony and Melissa Johnson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

Old and Rustic outside but very nice inside!

There was more than everything you need here. A closet outside with all sorts if sand toys, umbrella, chairs, boogie boards, floaties. Upon arriving the townhome looked very old, but when we opened the door- it was very nice! Very spacious, lots of towels and bedding, all pots, pans, cups etc you could need. Not to mention the beautiful view from the balcony and deck !Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

My family had an amazing time in PCB. We can't wait to do it again!

This home was perfect! It was nice and clean when we got there and the location was perfect. It was amazing to have the beach just steps away and any store we could possibly need was less than 5 miles away. My family and I can't wait to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Once we got in it was great. Better than expected.

We stayed three months to escape a north winter. The townhouse is right on the beach with a big deck attached. We walked on the beach and on the street. Several eating establishments are within walking distance. Signal Hills golf course was only a couple miles away. It was a very conveniently located for our needs. Spring break month was busy but not enough to keep us from doing anything. Overall this was a great place.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

A wonderful place to spend your vacation

The first place we have stayed in the area that didn’t require you to clean when you arrived. The outside is old and rustic but the inside was very nice. Just feet off the beach was great and being so close to food and stores was great. Owner is there when you need them just a email away
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Awesome house!

House was awesome and had everything we needed. Was close to stores and very little traffic. Great view of the ocean and was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Loved the home and location!!

My family and I just left out on Saturday and had a great vacation! We had a group of 10 and there was room for everyone (3 of these were children so we slept 5 in the Master bedroom.) The house sits right on the beach and everything was in great working order. The only problem we experienced was with the key pad on the door. When we arrived the cleaning lady was still there and let us in. We left later that evening armed with the pin we were sent. Upon returning to the house, the pin didn't work. Not sure what happened. Luckily, we were able to make it in through another door. We called and messaged the owner and ended up doing a factory reset to the code she gave us. She did message back the next afternoon with alternative numbers to try and apologized and said she had been caring for her mother. Outside of this it was an awesome trip and we loved the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Perfect! Absolutely the best! Perfect for the family! Easy access to the beach, clean nice~

We have already booked for next year! This is going to be our annual vacation spot. It is too perfect to pass up. We are not even going to think of the high towered condos, taking forever to catch an elevator, forever getting back and forth to your room to grab a bite, go the restroom, take a break, relax, cool off, etc. The facility is very clean, nice, up-to-date, accommodating, equipped with all essentials, perfect location, etc. We cannot say enough good things about this rental property. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful townhome. Great location. Beach wasn't too crowded. Friendly neighbors! We didn't want to leave! Hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Loved the location and the unit was very clean.

Great family vacation. The view of the beach is truly amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Nice and roomy, right on the beach!!

Property was well kept, everything worked properly. Loved that the water was just a few steps off of the back deck. Would definitely recommend this property and would love to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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