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BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603

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A living room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, white chairs, and a table.
Beach Access
A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the sea.
Plenty of Lounging Space at Sterling Reef

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Panama City Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603

Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Condo:

* Stunning Gulf Views from the Balcony, Living Room and Master

* Beachfront Pool (Seasonally Heated), Grilling Area

* Fitness Center w/ Gulf Views, Activity Room, Onsite Watersport Rentals

* Walk to the fishing Pier

* Only .5 miles to Shipwreck Island

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

*No smoking on property, which includes the balcony*

Welcome to the coastal paradise of Sterling Reef 603! This charming 2BR/2BA beachfront condo is a true gem. Step into a world of beachy bliss where every corner is adorned with delightful decor. Gaze out from your very own private balcony and take in the awe-inspiring Gulf Views that stretch over the soft, sugary sands and the mesmerizing emerald waves. Not only will you be treated to these stunning vistas from the balcony, but also from the cozy living room, the well-equipped kitchen, and the tranquil master bedroom. Speaking of bedrooms, the master retreat boasts a luxurious king bed and balcony access that beckons you to start your day with the sun's warm embrace. The guest room features a queen bed that guarantees sweet dreams after a day of beachside fun. And the living room's sleeper sofa offers extra comfort for a total of 6 guests, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to rest. With its unbeatable views and a prime location, Sterling Reef 603 is destined to become your family's ultimate beach getaway!

Built in 2005, Sterling Reef is in a fantastic location on Panama City Beach, only .5 miles from Shipwreck Island and within walking distance of the fishing pier. Vacation rentals at this lovely resort have a seasonally heated 4000sqft bi-level pool with waterfall at their disposal, a fitness center overlooking the pool and beach area, an activity room w/ flatscreen TV, and grills on the sky terrace. Watersport rentals are also available.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Living Room: Sleeper sofa

Area Attractions:

If you're looking for more adventure, the following water sports and activities you can arrange: Dolphin encounters, Banana Boat rides, Sailboat Rides/Rentals, Jet Ski Rentals, Boogie Board Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Eco-Tours and Surf Lessons.

If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fit the bill! With more than 125 retail, dining and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, Forever 21 are a but a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers or catch a show at the Grand IMAX Theater.

Registration Number=59654

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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 59654
Property # 3560855vb
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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Frank Brown Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Publix Sports Park, or consider a night out at Breakfast Point Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean's Bar & Grill (Edgewater Beach Resort) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603 have a pool?

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

Is BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BeachFRONT~ GULF VIEWS ~Pool~ Fitness Center~Sterling Reef 603 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Gulf Beach and Panama City Beaches. Goofy Golf and M.B. Miller County Pier are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great and so was the location. Love how close the beach was and the condo came with 2 beach chair and umbrella. These were setup everyday for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2026
Thank you for choosing RealJoy! We're glad Ocean Villa 1605 and its location worked so well for you. It's great the two beach chairs and umbrella were set up every day and made enjoying the beach easy. We appreciate your five-star review and would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! It had everything we needed, was clean and comfy, and had a wonderful view of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you had a great stay, found the space clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and enjoyed the wonderful beach view. We appreciate you staying with us and would love to host you again. Best, Tammy RealJoy Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Only problem we had was the master bathroom didn’t have a whole lot of pressure. Think the shower head needs to be changed. Other than that everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Condo is exactly how it’s pictured. The beds were very comfortable. One of the elevators went down and was fixed quickly.
From the balcony
Balcony view
Sand crab
Dolphin that we seen during our boat ride!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Bay Beauty

The beauty of Emerald Bay was absolutely stunning! The pristine fine white sands abd clean clear water was mire than we could have asked for! I just wished that the location was near more restaurants but thank goodness for Uber! Overall it was a wonderful and relaxing trip!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pros:The location is wonderful! The beach is private and never overcrowded! The sand is perfection and the water the same! The staff that runs the rentals on the beach are friendly and helpful.The pools (yes, with an S) are clean and not overcrowded. I believe I even saw a lift for wheelchair bound individuals in one of them!On sight vending machines for essentials you may forget.Unit is fairly updated. Large tub/shower in master. Patio is large and has great views!Cons:The parking garage is tight.The unit above this one badly needs some pads on the bottom of their dining chairs because throughout the day and night you’d hear their chairs screeching as they slid them in and out. They weren’t being disruptive or intentional about it, the chairs just were loud.The fitness center is outdated.Upon checking in we realized the coverlet in the master was stained everywhere. Large stains of varying types were all over it. Small stains of what appeared to be blood were speckled on it as well. We let the property manager know immediately that it was stained and only received a “thanks for letting us know” reply, no offer to replace it or compensate us.There were visible layers of dust up the wall in the master bedroom. The couch looked questionable enough that I refused to sit on it. The cooking utensils were put away covered with old food. One of the patio doors does not lock at all. The other one locks when it feels like it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your review of Sterling Reef 603. I’m glad the private beach, pools, patio view, and friendly beach staff made your stay enjoyable. I’m very sorry for the cleanliness and maintenance issues you reported. We take these concerns seriously and have taken the following actions: - Housekeeping has been notified about the stained coverlet, visible dust, and cooking utensils with old food; the coverlet will be replaced and a deep clean of the unit scheduled. We will review staff procedures and communication to ensure reports receive timely follow-up. - Maintenance will inspect and repair both patio door locks. - We’ll notify the condo management about the noise from the unit above and request felt pads or similar solutions for their dining chairs. - We’ll pass feedback about the fitness center to the HOA/management for evaluation. - We’ll update the listing to clarify parking garage dimensions and access to help future guests plan accordingly. Thank you again for the detailed feedback — it helps us improve. We’d welcome the chance to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall, great, but some suggestions

Overall the condo was great, the ice maker takes forever to make any ice so we had to get bags all week. Lots of broken and loose tiles, the rug in the kitchen is a hazard, it’s super slick and all of us almost fell more than once. The master bath shower head has nearly zero pressure. The view was beautiful, the beach was great, not many people at all right next to the pier, shopping and restaurants all super close. Host was super quick to respond when the thermostat battery was dead and wasn’t cooling well the first night. We were happy with our stay overall and would book again with this host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Brittney, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the beautiful condo with its great balcony view. It's wonderful to hear that you felt safe and that our team was friendly and accommodating. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our beachfront location and the property. There's truly nothing quite like waking up to ocean views and that fresh sea breeze. We'd love to welcome you back for your next coastal getaway. Thanks again for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only complaint, the elevators were so slow, long wait
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

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