Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom
Welcome to Sterling Beach corner Penthouse unit 1701!! A completely updated, beautifully redecorated, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2500sqft condo with high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows spanning the entire living space creating spectacular views of the world famous emerald waters and white sand beach. You could spend the entire day sitting in front of the windows if you choose and won’t regret it! There is a fantastic vantage point from the top to spot dolphins, stingrays, manatees and yes sharks. My husband and I truly enjoy sitting in those window chairs for hours as does our 15 and 12 yo kids. When a storm rolls through its pretty incredible to watch that too. There are two balcony’s with the larger accessible off the living room as well as from one of the two primary bedrooms that includes a table and chairs for dining or relaxing in the shade. It’s an excellent option to watch those amazing Florida sunsets. The second balcony has its own private access via the second primary bedroom with set of chairs and side table. Our unit includes a set of beach chairs and umbrella down at beach in season. This luxurious beachfront condo sleeps MAX of 8 and offers heated pool (in cooler months) hot tub, fitness center, WiFi, and smart TVs in every room. **Please note the complex does not allow golf carts on property. Take moment to scroll through all the photos to really get a feel of how spacious, comfortable and the details that set us apart. We aren’t absentee owners as we also visit as much as possible from our hometown of Houston. With the kids getting older and more commitments those visit have been getting shorter and shorter. We are happy to be able to share our incredible home away from home with others so that they too can make lasting memories
Property manager
Jen Gerdes
Premier Host
Languages
English
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Panama City Beach
Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and 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 Water Planet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Naval Support Activity Panama City - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Publix Sports Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
St. Andrews State Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Schooners - 3 min drive
Off the Hook Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Splash Bar - 4 min walk
Alibi Beach Lounge And - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Penthouse corner, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings 2 primary a guestroom located?
Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. The Sea Dragon and St. Andrews Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The condo was just as pictured…clean, beautiful, and convenient. The owner was very quick to respond to questions and accommodate us as she could. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!
Overall, this is a spectacular Condo. Its beautiful, functional, well supplied and we had a wonderful stay. Everything was exceptionally clean, the beds and sheets were great and everything worked as advertised.
chris c.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
John B.
7 Apr 2019
Lovely stay
Well-kept and nicely furnished. Owner is very accommodating. Highly recommend.
First of all, the pictures of the listing (while beautiful) do not do this place justice. The view is breathtaking from the moment you walk through the door! The floor to ceiling windows offer the most amazing view! Our stay included a few stormy days/nights and watching them from the comfortable chairs in front of these windows almost seemed magical. Another perk: since we were here for the 4th of July, we also got to enjoy firework shows with the best view imaginable! (We also loooved watching them from the beach, but after the kids began to tire out, we retreated to the room and didn’t feel like we were missing out on anything!)This property has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The furnishings are beautiful and comfortable. All of us picky adults found the beds satisfactory! The showers were extremely clean, bright & spacious. Our kids loved bathing in the tub. The provided amenities seemed generous and plentiful. We had everything to get our week started & more.I’m pretty critical of cleanliness with little kids in tow, and this place checked off all the boxes for me. The cleaning staff does an amazing job keeping this property sparkling. It smelled so fresh & clean when we walked in, which made it even more welcoming to us!Lastly, Jen was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process! She seemed just as excited for our visit as we were & was very responsive during our stay despite being on vacation herself! Can’t wait to go back!
Such a relaxing place to stay! The views are breathtaking, the rooms are clean&spacious, and the condo is decorated beautifully! We really enjoyed our stay here (so much so this was actually our second time staying here!) &we are already looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Jen is such a great host! She was super helpful and accommodating!
If you are considering booking here, DO IT, you won't regret it!
We have stayed in different units within this building for the last 7 years, and 1701 is by far the best one. It was impeccably clean and fully stocked with the essentials and beyond. The beautiful view from the floor to ceiling windows is unmatched. The owner maintained excellent communication, and we can’t wait to book here again in the future!
This was the best beach vacation experience my family and I have ever had! The property and owners were specular. This place is simply THE BEST and I highly recommend it to anyone. We can’t wait to plan our return stay!
We have been coming to PCB for over 40 years and this by far was the absolute best condo we ever stayed in. The condo was absolutely gorgeous! We had so much room for all of our family and it was so open and clean! The owners were the absolute best to work with…communicated with us about everything from the moment we booked! We will definitely be back!
The week we spent in Sterling Beach 1701 more than met our expectations. The condo is very tastefully decorated, and the blue accents throughout are gorgeous. Of course, it goes without saying that the views from the floor to ceiling windows on the top floor are to die for. We particularly enjoyed the rain shower heads after a day on the beach. I think this is the nicest unit we have stayed in at Sterling (we have rented there for 12 plus years). Jen is a great host and communication was excellent. We will definitely consider renting this unit again in the future.
This property is absolutely phenomenal! The pictures do not do it justice. Spacious, clean, and bright, this place exceeded our expectations. The view was amazing and it’s right on the beach. We enjoyed spacious pool and had no trouble with easy parking. Jen was amazing to work with and communicated and answered all of our questions. We only wished we could’ve stayed longer! We will definitely be booking this property again!
Everything about this listing is perfect. Immaculate condo that looks exactly like it does in the pictures. Although the images don’t fully do justice to the view from the full wall of windows looking out over the gulf. Owner is very quick to respond to any questions, even suggested local favorites to eat. We are already planning our return trip and can’t imagine staying anywhere else.
Georgia L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shamra B.
2 Jun 2019
Paradise Found!
From beginning to end our experience was amazing! The unit was spacious, the views spectacular and the unit was fully equipped with anything one might. I enjoyed being at the less busy end of the beach but still close enough to wonderful restaurants, attractions and Pier Park. We began staying at this unit about 5 years ago and plan to return every year moving forward. My husband and I highly recommend making this unit your PCB home away from home.
Sometimes with pictures, you aren't sure what you are going to get. This property far exceeded expectations in all ways. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and had everything you needed for a relaxing beach vacation.
The host was amazing to work with as well providing some really great recommendations in the area for families.
The pool and beach areas were flawless as well and the residents and other guests were very courteous.
You can book this property and then relax knowing that everything is going to be great.
My family and I stayed 6 nights in Jen's beautiful condo March 2023. From the moment you walk in, you will never want to leave. Everything is gorgeous: the view, the decor, the comfortable couch and beds, the showers in the masters, the cute bowls, plates and coffee mugs, the pool and private access to the beach.. I could go on and on but find out for yourself. We also were very lucky the weather was 70's and sunny most of our stay. Jen's communication is top notch. We cannot wait to come back.
Jen’s place was awesome. The condo is very well described on the website and I highly recommend this place for families or even a few couples. The 3 large bedrooms each with a bathroom and TV in them makes this a very comfy place.
The decor was light/bright and the views were stunning.
We had one minor issue when we were there with the floors but Jen addressed it ASAP. 5 stars overall for this condo
The chair rental service that comes with the condo is very nice, also. It helps not having to lug chairs/umbrellas to beach….a very nice perk.
Everything was in pristine condition. All of our expectations were met at every angle. From the amazing floor to ceiling window views down to the tiny details that most wouldn't even think of. Hands-down the very best day we could have ever imagined. Jen covered every bit of information that we needed, plus! She said that we wouldn’t be disappointed, and she was not kidding. We were way beyond pleased.
See you again real soon!
When we first stumbled on this condo on VRBO, it seemed almost too good to be true. There must be a catch! But, everything was as perfect as it seemed online. The luxury condo was the perfect place to stay with the most amazing views of the ocean. Jen, the host is the most thoughtful, helpful, and gracious host ever! She provided us with all the information we needed to make our trip wonderful! She went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable. We will definitely book this condo for our next vacation...which will be soon!!!
Wow! First impressions say a lot. The first impression you get when you open the door for the first time will blow you away! We have been vacationing in PCB for many years and have never stayed in a more beautiful and well appointed condo than this one. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed and plenty of space for food prep, a large refrigerator and pantry, super comfortable beds, extra large closets with tons of space for storage, and plenty of comfortable seating in the living area. And I can’t forget to mention the amazing views from the floor to ceiling windows! Jen was amazing to work with, very easy to get in touch with and communicate with. We cannot wait to plan our next trip here!
We were very pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of this lovely condo. We have had bad luck in the past with arriving to a dirty condo, but this one was nearly perfect. It was spacious-our family of 4 never felt cramped; it is conveniently located next to the elevators; the owner was available for questions and extremely courteous; and its location on the beach is a dream. The room came with 2 complimentary chairs and umbrella, which we made full use of each day we were there. The only downside, if it can even be considered a downside, is that the clothes dryer took 3 or 4 times through a cycle to dry the clothes and towels completely, which was an inconvenience, but not terrible. Overall, it was an amazing experience for our family and we would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Steve G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
emily s.
14 Oct 2016
OMG!!!!!
THIS PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL!! Booked a stay with Jen last minute due to hurricane Matthew. Don't really love PCB because it's so busy but that was our only option. WOW! Love this condo. It is spacious and very beautiful, Super clean, great view and best of all it's still close to everything but not on front beach row. There was no traffic on our street and the beach was perfect! There was not a lot of people on our PRIVATE beach! Everyone in the complex was so friendly and my kids made new friends for the week! As for Jen, she was wonderful. I had her number so if I needed anything at all she was just a call or txt away. I'm going to stay at this unit every time I come to PCB! Thanks Jen for a wonderful stay! My family made memories that will last forever!
The Condo was beautifully decorated, very clean and amazing views. Easy communication with the host, she made sure we had everything and let us know to contact her if we needed anything. We love the location, the elevators are never slow or too crowded and the beach and pool area are quiet and not crowded either. Very family friendly, especially since we were there for spring break. Looking forward to booking in the future.
This unit is to die for !!! Gorgeous view, comfortable living space, plenty of room for a family to gather. The unit is very clean, well furnished and had everything that we needed for the week.
SUSAN M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jen Gerdes
We are a beach and water loving family of 4 from a small suburb just south of Houston Texas near the coast. My husband and I have been married 18 years with an 15 year old son who enjoys football, wakeboarding, fishing and snowboarding as well as an 12 yo daughter that loves to be the center of attention wherever she goes and is on a successful competitive dance team. We enjoy all things surf and sand; boating, fishing, swimming, jet skiing and more! We’ve also recently purchased a vacation property in Aspen so we are trying to split our time between sand and snow which is incredibly difficult with a workaholic husband and busy teen/tween.
Why they chose this property
We previously purchased and owned 1103 for over 5 years. We sold that unit and purchased 1701! We loved the high ceilings and openness of this unit. Since we visit often our condo is kept up to date with amenities we as owners prefer and not just a “rental property” Sterling Beach is on the far less crowded end of the beach near St Andrew’s Park and because we are surrounded by lower density condos and beach homes sprinkled in its WAY less crowded and rowdy. We also like being close to the marina and water sports.
What makes this property unique
Completed renovated and re decorated, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings, high quality furnishings, corner penthouse, 2 balcony’s and lots of space.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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