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Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!!

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Point of interest
Only 3 min walk to the beach.
Welcoming front with reserved parking right at the front door!
Updated kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Course at Edgewater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bathroom downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!!

Welcome to Salty Kisses at the highly sought-after Gulf Highlands Beach Resort!

Our completely remodeled 2-bedroom unit sleeps 6, comes with reclining sofa, and features brand-new furnishings throughout. Located in a gated community, our unit offers unmatched convenience and comfort, just a 3-minute walk to the stunning white sand beaches of Panama City Beach. Restaurant onsite with yummy cajun food that will even deliver to you in one of the 11 (YES 11) pools or on the beach!

Key Features:
• Brand-New Golf Cart: Rent our brand-new golf cart for an additional fee and explore the resort with ease!
• Master Bedroom: King bed for ultimate relaxation.
• Guest Room: Two full-sized beds for extra comfort.
• Amenities Galore: Enjoy 12 pools (including a beachside pool and 5 seasonally heated pools), tennis courts (racquets provided), shuffleboard, a putt-putt golf course, gym, and playground.
• Beach Essentials: We provide beach chairs and toys to make your stay even more enjoyable.
• Full Kitchen & Washer/Dryer: Perfect for extended stays or cooking your favorite meals.
• Tech & Convenience: SLING TV in every room, WiFi, and 2 dedicated parking spaces directly in front of the unit—no elevators or parking hassles!

Why Choose Salty Kisses?
Our unit is located closest to the beach, making your walk to paradise a breeze. Plus, we offer a unique golf cart rental option to help you navigate the resort in style!

The resort strictly enforces the number of guests per unit, so please book accordingly.

We’d love to host you for an unforgettable getaway. Come experience everything Salty Kisses has to offer!

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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

Property Registration Number 41188
Property # 2283731vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is home to this holiday home. 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. Rockit Lanes and WonderWorks Panama City Beach are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Thomas Drive - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Wicked Wheel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪All American Diner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salty Kisses: Gulf Highlands Retreat in Panama City Beach – Steps to Shore!! located?

Situated in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches, Thomas Drive, and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Hombre Golf Club and Rockit Lanes are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host of the property was very kind and informative. The townhouse was beautiful and clean, it had everything we needed for the stay!! I was so happy and will rent from here again. The pool was nice and clean, heated. The kitchen had all the appliances we needed. It was like being at home but away. Good neighborhood that is gated so we were away from most of the spring break craziness. Mostly family oriented. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
We loved having you and would love to host your family again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caz b.

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

Great location and so clean!

We were so close to the beach and the place had so many things to do. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
Thank you so much for the review!! We loved having you!! Please keep my number and book again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie J.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed our stay here. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about this place. The location was perfect. The host was incredibly responsive. We will rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Hi Lisa, it was such a joy to have you in our home! We can't wait to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little set up, perfect for what we needed it for. Great location to everything. Great communication with a questions or issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great location and great communication

Great location and great amenities at the resort. The communication with the owner was top notch. If something came up, they responded and handled it immediately. We will be making it an annual stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karibeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old the best vacations ever! We had everything that we needed and then some. The condo is beautiful and they are amazing. I was shocked at the fact that they had everything under the sun to cook with. We will definitely be booking with them in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Great place to stay

Owner very responsive, no hassle check everything straight forward
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Comfortable stay

This property is very clean and is in an awesome location that allows you to do anything you want to do while in PC. We would highly recommend staying here to anyone looking to get a great value for their money while vacationing in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved having you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Perfect Vacation Place

The location was very close the beach. The golf cart was a plus. Very nice place and beautiful decorated. Owner was very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Vacation

Condo was clean. Location was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Great

We loved the property. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Very nice!

We enjoyed our stay here so much! Very clean and by far one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed! It was exactly as pictured! Everything you would need or want is supplied!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much, Joseph. We loved having you guys as our guest and we look forward to having you back in the future! = )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

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

Wonderful stay

The property is exactly what you see in the pictures, its great. Betsy is a wonderful host who responds very quickly to any questions you have. It was so nice to have the golf cart as well. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much Dena! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

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

Family Summer vacation

Salty Kisses was exactly as described. Up to date and had everything that we needed for our stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANNA A.

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

Close to the beach!

The house was updated, clean, and very close to the beach. The golf cart was the perfect addition. The owner was very responsive and kind. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

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

Perfect Panama Stay

Coming from GA we’ve been all over the panhandle for vacation over the years. We think we’ve found a condo we want to stick with! The location, the quiet gated community (and very friendly neighbors), very fast communication with the owner, EXTREMELY CLEAN… the list goes on. The golf cart was also such a nice extra even though the walk to the beach was so quick anyway. We loved our stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
We loved having you guys!! We welcome you back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Clean and modern

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and nicely decorated. We liked that it was close to the beach, and the golf cart came in handy. We liked that there were lots of extras, like beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys....anything you could need for the beach. The kids enjoyed the heated swimming pools. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our home! We loved having you!! Thank you for the kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

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

Amazing Condo with the sweetest and attentive owners

This property is awesome. Newly remodeled condo with all the comforts of home. The golf cart is a huge plus when lugging all of your stuff to the beach. Lots of extras. We will definitely be staying here again. Thank you for helping us have an amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much Haley! I am so glad you guys chose to stay with us and I look forward to having you back!! = )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

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

Great rental!

We've stayed in Gulf Highlands twice now. This rental was clean, cute and updated! The hosts were quick to reply. Will def stay here again! Great place! So cute and a perfect location! Loved having a golf cart! Still a quick walk to the beach without one. My family had an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
We loved having your family and look forward to you returning!! Thank you for choosing Salty Kisses!! = )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Will definitely be back!

This was a great place to stay!! Very clean, very well taken care of, all new appliances & bedding & couches. Everything you need to make a week trip down to the sand chairs & sand toys for the kids! My husband and I were very impressed with the grounds of Gulf Highlands along with the golf cart included with the room! The mutiple pools were clean and the beach access was very convenient. The property manager was amazing to communicate with. She always answered within minutes and was willing to answer any and all questions I had being I was a first time visitor to the area. Highly 100% recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much, Amy! It was awesome to have your family stay with us!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Love Salty Kisses!

Salty Kisses is a great place to stay!! The townhome is updated, clean, comfortable and includes everything you could need and more (fully stocked kitchen, golf cart, beach chairs, ez up, tennis raquets and putt putt clubs and balls). It is literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. We were there for a baseball tournament and it was a short drive to the Publix Sports Park. Betsy was the best! She was quick to answer our questions and made sure we knew she was there if we needed anything. We will be booking Salty Kisses again next summer if we return for the baseball World Series tournamant!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
It was so great having your family at our home!! It is awesome to hear that you found it equipped with everything you needed. I am so excited to have you back!! Thank you for being amazing guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Perfect

Absolutely loved our stay and our hosts were always helpful and kind. The pictures do not do this place justice. The living room had plenty of space on the couch for our wntire family. The kitchen has everything you need and a dining table. Having a washer and dryer was extremely helpful as well. The patio was nice and having all the beach necessities was great. Using the golf cart around the complex was fun,you could drive it up to the front to be super close to the beach, but the beach is a really quick walk either way. The 2nd bedroom having 2 full size beds worked great for our kids and the master bed was SOO comfy! Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
It was so great to have your family stay in our home! Thank you for the kind review! We would love to have you back!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

not for us

We recently stayed at this property and unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. Upon arrival, we found a wet rug in the upstairs bathroom and damp towels in the linen closet. The bedroom floors were covered in sand, and we encountered a massive cockroach in the laundry room and then one under the sofa when sweeping sand. We also discovered mouse poop in the bathroom drawers downstairs and dirty walls and baseboards near the kitchen. To top it off, there were clothes and chewed up underwear left behind by previous guests. Our kids were so freaked out by the underwear, they refused to sleep in the beds upstairs so they spent the week on the downstairs couch. Overall, our week experience was disappointing, and I cannot say we will be back to this property or resort. We have stayed many times in Florida, between Destin and Panama City and this was by far the filthiest place we have stayed at with some of the rudest people we have ever encountered at the pool, that claimed to live in the resort area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2024
I'm so sad to read this review! Please read our other reviews! This is not at all reflective of our property! On day one I had to reach out to this person because neighbors notified me that our renters were "smoking out" the neighborhood smoking marijuana from the back porch. I had to reach out to let them know that our property is non-smoking and that we can't have that. Unfortunately, I think this review reflects our non smoking policy and not the cleanliness. We've never had a complaint about cleanliness and nearly everything in our unit is brand new.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lisa E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Do not stay here!

Sometime this month ill do a review on you tube. Search for gulf highlands review or leslie lane review. Gulf highlands is beautiful. Im going to give u one example of what happened. They tried to fine me 500 for smoking in condo. I finally was able to get a screen shot of cleaner text saying unit doesnt smell like smoke and even the granddaughter went the next day before new guest checked in and it smelled good. Than three days later. Prob coaching. I find out cleaner said well come to think of it it does smell like stale smoke. Fishy! How is that when a new guest is checked in??? Believe me this is only one example. And im sure their reply will be filled with more lies. Just search you tube by nov 2021 and ill show it all. Ps. Comdo had someones blood print on toliet. Floors where very dirty. Black feet walking first night. Other stuff was minor. We told them at check in and thank gosh we took pics at check out. Thats all i say. Thank Gosh for pics.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
The entire ordeal with this person has been a nightmare. Please refer to EVERY other review of our condo. This has been absolutely heartbreaking. My husband contacted this guest at checkout to notify, with pictures, that our house keeper sent messages/pictures of the horrendous condition our unit was left. Our couches had deep stains, there was sugar covering and melted onto our stove, there were stains on the walls and dirt on our brand new recliner chair (this chair was just added before her stay, she was the first to ever stay after it was added) and stains on our floors. We have had to schedule for the entire unit to be repainted, furniture had to be professionally cleaned and our house keeper had to spend 12 hours getting the unit ready for the next guest. This person was supposed to check out at 10:00 am and even lied to our house cleaner and said "she was our family so she didn't have to follow our check out instructions." After my husband sent her a text informing her of the damage and that we would pursue her damage protection policy to get our unit back to its condition before her arrival she began an insane course of sending 100s of text messages with the most vulgarity I have ever read. This entire situation has been a nightmare and required so much effort to return our precious home away from home to how beautiful it was before she checked in. I can assure you that our home was in pristine condition on her arrival. We have never had a single complaint about the cleanliness of our home. Everything in it is brand new. This lady's behavior has been clearly insane throughout the entire process even to include our maintenance department having to show her how to charge the golf cart because she lost the golf cart at 2am and text us all night that the golf cart was "broken." Upon inspection by maintenance, it was found that she plugged the charger into the extension cord but never into the golf cart. Like I said the entire ordeal is incredibly shocking. A negative review to top off the most appalling stay is even more devastating but definitely par for the course with what we have been through with this person. Our unit has been rented every week since May after we bought and remodeled it and everyone has raved about how wonderful it is, how many things I did to try to make the stay extra special and commented that they will definitely be back. Please contact me if you need further information about the insanity of this review.

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Hopson

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We bought this townhouse in 2021 and had so much fun remodeling and making it our own. We have always loved vacationing at the beach and have so many great memories in Panama City Beach. We wanted to create a space where other families could make memories like we have for so many years! Please reach out with any questions, we look forward to welcoming you into our vacation home and working with you to make it a great vacation!

Why they chose this property

We instantly fell in love with the family atmosphere at Gulf Highlands. We loved the clubhouse, all of the pools, the amenities and especially that you can park right at the front door without dealing with elevators. We also love how golf cart friendly it is!

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