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Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service!

Family fun on the beach, with water park, near Thomas Drive

Cozy beachfront studio with stunning view overlooking the Gulf

View from communal balcony of sparkling pools

Updated spacious studio ~ perfect for couples and small families

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Gym
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main room

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service!

Located on the 7th floor of the quiet Top of the Gulf Resort, Salty Turtles® beachfront is remodeled and has one of the best views directly overlooking the beach and pools. It features custom pine shiplap walls throughout, marble-like countertops, and updated décor. It sleeps 4, has two comfortable queen beds, a full kitchen, ice maker, full bathroom, Keurig coffee bar, wireless internet with multiple USB charging ports throughout condo for work, school or study, smart TV, walk-in closet for hanging/storage, luggage racks, and iron/ironing board. This condo has it all and is the perfect relaxing and affordable getaway for friends, couples, and small families! If your desired dates aren't available, please check our other two Salty Turtles® Beachfront listings. Read our guest reviews, book today, and you won't be disappointed!

As a special "thanks" for booking Salty Turtles® Beachfront, a daily set of beach lounge chairs with umbrella (available March-October ~ $50/day value) is included during your stay at no additional charge.

The resort features (2) gulf front pools (one full size, deep pool + one toddler pool) with showers, direct private beach access, poolside snack bar, newly updated fitness center, sundry store, book exchange, internet lounge, laundry facilities, vending machines, shuffleboard, corn hole, charcoal grills, BBQ picnic area, and game room with arcade and ping pong table.

It is conveniently located in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment including Hershey's Beach Ice Cream Shop, Beach Pizza, Hammerhead Fred's, Pineapple Willy's, Alvin's Island, and Signal Hill Golf Course.

The primary renter must be at least 21 years old, sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of booking, and be present for the duration of the stay. The resort charges a one-time $30 fee upon arrival for one parking pass plus wristbands. Maximum occupancy is FOUR (regardless of age) and will be strictly enforced; any attempt to bring in more people is cause for cancellation/eviction without refund . No pets, smoking, visitors, or parties allowed. We recommend purchasing travelers insurance upon booking.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 is not permitted

Primary renter must be 21 years old and present for the duration of the stay. MAX OCCUPANCY is (4) people. No pets/ESA/visitors.

Primary renter must sign a digital rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. $30 resort fee to be paid upon arrival.

Travel insurance is recommended upon booking in case of needed cancellation and/or changes in travel plans.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 52280

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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

‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬7 min walk
‪The Rusty Anchor - ‬8 min walk
‪Ms. Newby's - ‬10 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
‪The Wharf Local Seafood Buffet - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Cozy Beachfront! Free Beach Chair Service! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive, Signal Hill Country Club and Signal Hill Golf Course. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ILVMy4K

27 Sept, 2025

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

We will definitely stay here again!! The staff were so friendly & helpful. Clean and we felt very safe.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

26 Jul, 2025

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

Wonderful stay!!

Perfect for our two-night trip to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

21 Sept, 2025

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

The property is in an ideal location with everything you need within walking distance. The room was quiet and incredibly well maintained. The beach was pristine and was exactly what my husband and I needed for a very relaxing vacation. 10 out of 10!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

6 Oct, 2025

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

The place was clean and cozy. Kitchen was well stocked with everything described in the listing. Onsite staff was helpful, check in was easy. The pool was nice and never crowded. We loved to sit on the top deck by the pool overlooking the beach for some amazing sunsets. The location was perfect and convenient. Made use of the included beach chair and umbrella service. Excellent communication from Kirsti.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansleigh G.

7 Jun, 2025

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

This condo is an excellent place to stay for a trip. It was very clean, and the owners were very easy to contact about any questions I had, and they are very friendly. I will definitely be staying again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

22 Jul, 2025

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

Property was exactly as pictured. We loved the room. Very clean. Conveniently located. Awesome view and great beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Great place!

We loved that the beach chairs were included, huge plus! The view from the room was beautiful and the location was great. We would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anita G.

13 Jul, 2025

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

This property was pretty clean, and the 2 beds were very comfortable. The kitchen area is very small, but was doable for preparing small meals for my granddaughter and myself.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

16 Sept, 2025

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

This beach condo is amazing. Great location, very clean, no dampness at all, and plenty of amenities. Having two chairs and an umbrella came in very handy since we flew in from the west coast. We loved the gameroom. Pool looked nice and clean and there were plenty of places to sit and take in the beautiful view all over the property. Communication was top notch. Beach was super clean and there were plenty of places to eat within walking distance (under a mile). We would not hesitate to stay here again! Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 May, 2025

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

Ocean view

Enjoy the location and staff were friendly .small but stylish resort . Great ocean views.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

19 Aug, 2025

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

The condo was exactly as described! Perfect for a long weekend with a couple of friends. Only suggestion would be mattress toppers. Communication was great, condo was clean and updated, beach service was great, and loved the book with menus and suggestions for local restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

18 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

This place was perfect for our weekend getaway. Great location and beautiful beach view. Had everything we need in this quaint condo.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Nice room.Awesome view of the beach and pool.Room would be a little small for 4 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

2 Mar, 2025

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

Grandparents Day/Adootion

Very nice place. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Great stay

This place was perfect! Would stay and recommend again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NITA H.

26 Feb, 2025

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

Beautiful room and view!

We stayed in February and are thinking of coming back this summer to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

7 Jan, 2025

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

Great location

Loved it was right on the beach. Perfect views! Just the right size for 2 of us!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbie H.

3 Aug, 2023

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

Great vacation spot

We had a wonderful vacation and would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

31 Jul, 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay. The condo was adorable and had everything we needed. I especially enjoyed the large walk in closet for changing and putting clothes away! The temperature was always nice- no struggling AC unit here!! The beds were comfortable, the sheets were clean and smelled great. My ONLY complaint was the shower water pressure. It was almost not doable to shower in. Regardless of that, we would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Good experience

Very clean perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. Good location. A little small but great closet space. No balcony which I prefer so clothes could dry. Partial brief power outage 4x during 3 day stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha E.

11 May, 2025

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

Fantastic

This was a super clean and cute room. Private beach access with chairs and umbrella included in the room!! Coming with a toddler, this helped a lot. It was a very private beach area and we are VERY pleased with our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H., Georgia

25 May, 2023

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

Perfect birthday getaway

Place was super clean and it was easy to check in, and we loved it

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

18 Sept, 2025

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

This is a precious condo with an amazing view! The condo was clean and well maintained. We spent most of our time out in the gulf or on the beach. The beach chairs and umbrella set up that is included in the rental (seasonally) was an amazing perk -- making it so much more comfortable to hang out on the beach longer. The common deck areas were also very nice. Going during the week and after schools were back in session made for a less crowded experience. We could not have asked for better weather and great place to stay.The view is spectacular, but you don't have a personal balcony. The kitchen is small, but we wanted to eat local seafood most days. We only needed it for easy meals. Neither of these were deal breakers for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Great stay!

Perfect space for a family with 2 small kids!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

16 Mar, 2024

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

Great place - on the beach!

We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Salty Turtles, LLC

Kirsti is the owner of Salty Turtles, LLC. She and her husband manage her three condos at Top of the Gulf resort under the name Salty Turtles®. She is a Georgia native, has been coming to Panama City Beach, FL for vacation for many years, and relocated to Panama City Beach, FL to be closer to her properties and oversee the day to day operations. She is a Premier Host on VRBO, has great guest reviews, is easily accessible to her guests, and is committed to ensuring that all guests staying in Salty Turtles® have the most relaxing and best vacation experience possible with a desire to return. Salty Turtles® is a registered trademark of Salty Turtles, LLC.

Why they chose this property

Top of the Gulf is a well-maintained 8 floor resort and it has all the amenities folks look for in a beach vacation destination--a great pool, a great location directly on the beach, grills to use, and a Surf Shack with snacks and drinks. It is the perfect affordable getaway for friends, couples, and small families!

What makes this property unique

All three Salty Turtles® condos are remodeled, updated, and face the beachfront side of building in the Top of the Gulf resort. For your reference, our VRBO listing #'s are 1491360, 2374218, and 3715982. In addition, we are local and routinely inspect our condos to ensure the highest quality and cleanliness standards possible for the best guest experience. Complimentary beach chair service is also included with all bookings ($50/day value ~ available March-October)!