Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach

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1 bathroomSleeps 4476 sq ft

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Air conditioning
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Panama City Beach, FL

Thomas Drive
‪2 min walk‬
Ripley's Believe It or Not
‪14 min walk‬
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
‪5 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

King bed and Standard size bed. Small kitchenette includes mini-fridge, microwave, new wave oven, crock pot, Keurig coffee maker, small stove/oven and dishwasher. Walk in closet for storage with iron and ironing board. Property has swimming pool, barbeque grills, out door showers and beach access. Our floor has outdoor seating to view sunsets, designated smoking area and full coin laundry facilities.

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Tammy and Danny Rauch

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

Property Registration Number 27812

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and Coconut Creek Family Fun Park are also worth visiting.

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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pineapple Willy's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬7 min walk
‪Coyote Ugly Saloon - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very comfortable Studio Efficiency Condo on the Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Signal Hill Country Club and Signal Hill Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corey T.

5 May 2025

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

Great condo

Very clean and great location check in process is very easy great beach access highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

3 Apr 2025

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

Great location and views of the beach and ocean

My stay was very nice. Good communication with the owners.See you next year

Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

13 Oct 2024

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

Perfect view

Overall everything was great. Perfect little getaway spot with the family. Price was on point, king bed was comfortable and the view was gorgeous. Only reason i gave it a 4 on cleaning was it could use a little tlc but nothing i couldn't live with.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda R.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

Little confusing when we arrived on where to find the key, since office was closed. Room was nice for what we was there for. Kitchen light was out, I would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bill L.

22 Oct 2024

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

Great stay!

All was fine except for the TV. It is a Roku TV and does not have local channels or main news channels.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaye K.

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Pictures are old & not accurate

Check in was not at 4:00 as expected. The cleaning crew was running late. That wasn't a problem though, we went to Pier Park. We checked in around 5:30 & although the condo smelled like bleach it was not clean. The floors were filthy, especially in the bathroom . I swept the floor & I kept my shoes on. There was no way I was going barefoot. Sheets & pillow cases were stained with blood & ripped in 2 places . The night stands had all kind of dirt, dust & trash behind them. One was very sticky. Ceiling fan was dirty as was the bathroom vent fan.There was no soap in the bathroom to wash our hands. FYI Not that this was a issue, but there not a balcony.The Top of the Gulf itself was nice Pool are very clean & all the staff very courteous.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxie M.

20 Sept 2023

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

Birthday getaway

Very cozy and comfy. Right on the beach. So close to many attractions. Would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shana B.

18 May 2023

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

Nice stay with great view.

This was our first time at Top of the Gulf and we LOVED it! Very family friendly, great pool and kiddie pool with a snack shack, great outdoor seating areas and easy beach access. As for the room, it had an amazing beach view to wake up to every morning and had all of the necessities our family of 4 needed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

15 Apr 2023

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

ANOTHER GREAT ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY

This property is just amazing we have stayed here twice now and it has been GREAT both times!!!!! If we come back next year I really hope we can stay here!!! A+++++++

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

13 May 2023

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

Nice Place

Place had good location. Nice owners. Could sleep six. Right on beach with access path.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kiersten T.

13 May 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Overall But Has Cons

Overall, our family weekend getaway was nice. (Not the best weather, but nothing anyone can do about that.) The view was fabulous—a must in my beach trips. The location was perfect. The building itself was further down from all the hullabaloo which we were grateful for. Super easy and quick to get to the pool and the beach (another must). I wasn’t aware there was a kids pool—a happy surprise for our 3 year old.The room itself had pros and cons. It was a great size for the three of us. It was nice to have a dishwasher, plenty of towels, a beach chair/umbrella, and dishes (though the plastic margarita cup fell apart the moment I touched it). Beds were comfy with extra blankets. The cons though:- The bathroom needs help, especially the shower. There were cracks in the floor of the shower, and dirty water would come out of the cracks. It was pretty gross. Plus, the air vent was absolutely disgusting.- The window screen was ripped pretty bad which meant bugs could easily fly in (fortunately it was cool & rainy over the weekend, so no bugs).- The floor still had sand and dirt on it the moment we walked in the very first time. - The Keurig. I was thrilled there was a Keurig available since I use mine every day at home. It was so frustrating though. I would add water, and before even pressing anything, half the water I just put in would immediately dispense. Every time. Maybe it’s user error, but I don’t think so since I know Keurigs very well. Overall a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby N P.

20 Sept 2024

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

So Glad i went with my Gut And Booked Here!!

Me and my husband Searched through so many sites. Something kept pulling me back to this one. After booking i went back and started to read reviews and honestly didnt know what i was stepping into. We got there our room was everything we wanted plus so much more. The room sleeps 6 easily but it was only me and him and so we had plaenty of room. Had plenty of rokm to put up our belongings. The room was nice and cleacleancleanneettbYoeverythintce.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam P.

10 May 2024

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

Loved it!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for my birthday and it was just perfect. The room had what we needed and had a great view. It’s right on the beach, has a pool, and a bar with food and drink. Terry the front desk lady was kind and so is the owner of the rooms. He communicated well and made sure I had a good room. Thanks again! I’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda B.

19 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Love everything about this place except. The owner needs a new cleaning service. Floors half sweep and countertops not whipped down. Not clean behind things.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

7 Feb 2023

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

Sunshine

The place was clean and welcoming. No real problems. Great view and close to things I wanted and needed. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert K.

29 May 2023

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

Great stay

Only one elevator working on Sunday and Monday(holiday) Long wait times for elevator Only issue we had. Note…elevator was working on Thursday,Fridayand Saturday Thanks Robert

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sydney R.

16 Mar 2024

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

Great SB spot

Myself and 3 other girls shared this condo. It was perfect for what we wanted! Really close to the bars and clubs, right on the beach with an amazing view, lots of good restaurants near by, and a great pool to sit out by! Everyone in the building was respectful and we had no issues with staff! Only thing we noticed about the condo was the dishwasher seemed to be broken and they didn’t supply dish soap only dishwasher pods. Other then that everything was great and clean! Highly recommend this spot for your spring break get away, but be aware it was almost all college age people staying in the other condos in the building.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra H., Decatur, IL

18 Jun 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Very dated

The kitchen was very dated. Good thing we didn’t need an oven as it was minuscule and disgusting. Bathroom was tiny and dated and tub did not drain well. I don’t think anyone will use the VCR/DVD combo either. View was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Bonnie W.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great Spot, Terrible Condi

The view was beautiful and the location was spot on, but the condition of the condo left much to be desired. The room was filthy. Dishes were dirty and thrown in and under cabinets, the bathroom was dirty and toilet and bathtub were clogged and both extremely slow to drain. The plastic shower curtain liner was so disgusting that we had to buy one at a nearby Walmart. The window seat was also filthy so at that point we couldn't even trust that the bedding was clean, so we bought bedding as well. Will not rent this condo ever again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia T.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Got the job done

Paid for what we got. The location to the beach was perfect and our window had a lovely view. If you're trying to save money this place is nice enough for that, and has everything you need to get by. The bedding was questionable, sheets, blankets, and pillows were slightly stained so recommend bringing your own. Most of the lights in the place don't work so it was very dimly lit and dark once the sun went down. Showerhead was moldy and the the tub had a dent in it like the bottom was slightly falling out and you could feel it move if you stood in that spot. The place has an interesting smell once you walk in but it's tolerable.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole W.

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Location

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

So old and dirty!

The unit was so old and dirty. The air conditioner wasn’t blowing much cold air and they had a box fan running in hopes we wouldn’t notice. The vents to the a/c were covered in a thick layer of dust. Tiles missing up against the windows. Mold growing in the walls in the bathroom. The cabinet that had a tv on top was being held up with a coaster tile. The one bench was so dirty that when I touched it, grit was on my hand. Just so dirty. We left and did not stay. The owners were not particularly shocked when I mentioned how dirty the unit was. Thankfully I was able to get my money back and relocated to a hotel- however, it wasn’t on the beach as planned.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie H.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Desperately needs updated

Studio is in a very nice area. The resort itself is very beautiful and very well kept up. Pool area and access to the beach is wonderful. Communication with hosts was great. We really appreciated them letting us check in a little early when we arrived 2 hours earlier than expected. The studio itself has no balcony, and is in serious need to be updated. Everything is very old looking. Bathroom is terrible. Toaster didn't work, there was no ice trays in unit, stains on bath towels, and the mattress on the queen bed needs replaced. It was very uncomfortable to sleep on. We would definitely stay at this resort again, but be willing to pay more money to stay in a more updated unit. Wouldn't choose this one again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Renita P.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You get what you pay for.

We wanted a quick weekend getaway before our kids school started and for the price we paid we knew it wouldn't be a luxury condo. It was inexpensive and served it purpose. We did leave early because our youngest child caught a stomach bug while there and experienced vomiting for 24 hrs straight. I am unsure what triggered it b/c we all ate the same food, however she did swallow some pool water prior to the onset. Pro's- Direct beach access w/ a great beach view. Close proximity to stores and restaurants. No Front desk Check-in process, keybox located at the door and the Owner provided the code prior to check-in. Pool w/ ample seating available. Owner provided a beach umbrella. AC was noisy, but air was cold Con's- The Condo is in need of updating/remodeling. (Bathroom cabinets are warped, paint peeling/discolored, needs new grouting/floor scrubbing, Kitchen bench could use some reupholstering/ cleaning, random hair on the counters/floor, bathroom waterfall faucet had dirt/gunk in it. ect.) Bathroom is very small and hard to maneuver in. Constant bad smell in the hall leading up to the condo, but you can not smell it in the actual room. $30 parking pass fee, but I rarely saw security at the guard shack (no gate), so pretty much anyone has access to the parking lot. I passed by open doors of other condo's with the same layout and they looked beautiful, so this condo has all the potential to be nice, but its has seen better days and needs a great deal of updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa L.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

4 day weekend

The room was still being cleaned at 4 when we were supposed to be able to get in the room, the check in at the front had a women that was clearly on something and did not leave instructions for the other lady that worked there. Had a parking pass in my vehicle, it would not hang from the rear view mirror so I placed it in the middle on the dash board. On Sunday my car was being towed, luckily my girlfriend had went to Starbucks and saw it happening and asked them why he said he was told and even showed me when I got out there that my vehicle was being towed because I parked in front of the hairdresser shack! My vehicle was parked in the middle of the parking lot no where around the guard shack at the front entrance. The same lady that checked us in again clearly on something said I was being towed because I did not have a parking pass … however when I questioned her she remembered me and told the tow truck driver to drop it. I made sure when I got into my vehicle to show her the parking pass! She was crazy and has no business working there! The tow truck driver proceeded to tell me he comes out to this business all the time! This was our 2nd trip here and loved it but now I do not believe I will return, which is sad! Great price, location and setup but after that ordeal Ijust don’t know!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Grace R.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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