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Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property

On beach with water park, near St. Andrews State Park

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5203 Gulf Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

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Panama City Beach, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath.

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property

This property sits on the beach, GREAT View of the Gulf from the Back Porch!
Located at: 5203 Gulf Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, This Beach House has 3 Bedrooms; is 2,009 sq ft of open space. Great for Family Reunions/Vacations/Events. This Beach House is just a few steps away from the ever-popular locals and tourist's favorite spot; SCHOONERS! Also conveniently located within 2 to 5 miles of everything you need for your stay. Enjoy the sun from the large back deck that overlooks the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This house features large, open rooms with plenty of seating for family gatherings. The open floor plan and kitchen has an island with a breakfast bar, and there is an additional dining area for extra seating. The large master bedroom features a king bed and a twin bed, and the master bath has a tub and a separate walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed, and the third bedroom has two twin beds.

Rooney's Beach House is just off the famous Thomas Drive, the heartbeat of Panama City Beach. With tons of shops, restaurants, and nightlife nearby, there's always more fun to be had. St. Andrews State Park, which is also close by and has walking trails, fishing, a pier, quiet beaches, and campgrounds. You can't ask for a better location!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ensure Trash is Disposed of and Dishes are Cleaned Prior to Checking out, if we do it for you a charge will be assessed
There will be a Replacement Charge on any Items Missing. or Broken

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 154698

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home 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. Water Planet and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patches Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Capt Anderson's Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain Anderson's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deckhand Social - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Panama City Beach - Beach Front Property located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. The Sea Dragon and Adventures at Sea are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is in a great location on beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Location is amazing

The home has a warm family feeling. Beach access was incredible. Schooners nearby is a plus with a great menu if you don’t feel like taveling
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA R G.

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything about this trip was wonderful. My adult kids and I went for my birthday and it was perfect. I loved being right on the beach. The house was represented well in the VRBO description. It felt like our own oasis among the busyness of Panama City.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty U., Dublin

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

Fantastic!

Great house, location and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Awesome location and awesome place !!

Hassle free everything we needed and Mike was awesome to work with. Highly recommend staying here if you want to be on the beach !! Exceed expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

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

the purple barney house

loved it and will return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendi M.

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

Location Location Location

If I could give more stars for location I would! Maybe 100 easy steps from the back door to the ocean. The beach house is just as pictured. Had everything we needed except a grill so we brought our own. Communication was very quick and informative before and during our trip. Definitely would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tess M.

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

Nice place, dated and needed cleaned

House is in perfect location, right on the beach. Convenient to just walk right out and be at the water. Home was dated but was overall nice and renters were quick to respond when we had an unexpected water outage. One complaint is that the home was dirty. The couch was covered in hair when we arrived. We used nearly a whole lint roller to clean it enough to sit on. A few pillows on the bed was also covered in hair. Rugs and carpeted areas were also covered in hair. That made it difficult with a baby that crawls, no surface was clean enough to let her roam. I understand it’s pet friendly, but that’s no excuse not to clean between renters. Every single piece of furniture was extremely uncomfortable. We usually wouldn’t need to use it much, however the time we were there it rained quite a bit so we were forced to stay inside. For the cost of this place, they could afford some updated furniture and to have a decent cleaning crew come in. Overall a good stay, but the cleanliness and discomfort of furniture was an issue for everyone in the group.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. No fussing with elevators or parking decks. Walk straight from the back deck to the sand. Schooners is a rock’s throw and we walked over. House is big and clean. Beds comfortable. Working laundry machines and refrigerator with ice maker. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARSHA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay ! Home needs some TLC and updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this location and house! It needs TLC. Last stay the bedding was not on the beds, and time we had no trash bags. Otherwise it’s great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barton L.

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

A week away

Property came as advertised. I had no issues other than the oven quit working on us once. Not great communication through the app. But if you call them they answer every time. Loved it will be back as soon as i get my summer schedule for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola F.

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

Beautiful Front Row Home

2 besties and our children fell in love with this classic beach house. Being front row and 2 doors down from Schooners was perfection. The house is dated, but in a perfectly quaint and classic way. There is so much space and the home had everything we needed! The porch has beautiful views and the beach is absolute perfection. Communication with the company was quick and seamless. We will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

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

Perfect Spot

Directly on the beach! Kitchen had everything we needed. Washer and dryer worked great. Overall we would stay again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanna S.

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

Just okay

Location is amazing - right on the beach, table on the porch to eat dinner outside. We absolutely loved that!However, the house is definitely dated and could use a really good deep clean and a lot of updates. Master bed had a mattress topper on it and was not comfortable at all. Not sure we would stay here again but did love the location and porch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Very convenient to reach the beach. Great view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis A E.

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

Excellent beach location

Excellent beachfront location. Covered porch overlooking the ocean was amazing. We even got to see a doe and buck run along the beach and swim out into the ocean some 100 yards then head toward St. Andrews park.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Ironman fun!

My husband competes in the Ironman and this lovely place away from the race was just what we needed! Located right on the beach. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

SALES MANAGER

LOCATION WAS FANTASTIC, HOUSE WAS CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Oceanfront Views

Despite restaurants nearby, all of our meals were on the deck of this home, with beautiful sunsets in the evening. We loved the sturdy dining table & chairs on the deck & the rocking chairs. We also appreciated the large living room/kitchen, with its wood floors, that faces the beach - so comfortable. Overall, a wonderful vacation at this beach home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan W.

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

Very Dirty!!!!

Upon arriving at the house we were met with a very dirty house with mouse droppings on the counter and in the drawers. We spent the first night deep cleaning the entire house. The house next to us was under construction so we had loud noise all day. The furniture in the house is very outdated. The ONLY redeeming quality of the house is its location. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALICIA R.

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

Beauty,Comfort & Style

Perfect accommodations! We loved the floor plan-plenty of room and comfy beds. The deck was perfect for (one) rainy day..will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house needs some attention. My son got multiple insect bites in master bedroom, the king size mattress needs to be replaced you just roll to the middle when sleeping we have addressed this on previous visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad U.

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

August 2024

The property was terrific. We enjoyed our stay. Possibly a few more details could be explained in the check-in email (such as where to find wifi password, what is expected at checkout, etc). Overall, terrific place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tara B.

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

Beautiful View/Great Place

This house is great for family vacations. This is our 2nd time staying here. Could use some updating but it didn't stop us from coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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