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Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled!

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Corner of FBRD and 1st St
Lush lawn walk to the beach
Beautiful private beach
A living room with a blue wall, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a chair, and two lamps.
A living room with a blue wall, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Panama City Beaches
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled!

Enjoy staying in our very clean and charming two bedroom, three bath townhome that sleeps eight comfortably in the less congested west end area Sunnyside in Panama City Beach. Situated in a small complex of six units directly across the street from three quarters of a mile of "dedicated" beach which is EPA protected from anyone building on this lovely stretch of white sugar sand beach. This is a family friendly area and our beach is private for Sunnyside residents and their guests and it will be yours to enjoy. If you are looking for a high rise condo, like crowds, fighting for a spot on the beach and waiting for an elevator our townhome is not for you!!

We have spacious roomy accommodations. The kitchen is fully equipped and the dining table seats four with two extra seats at the counter bar. Enjoy your morning beverage on the shaded front patio. The living room has a queen size sleeper sofa, flat screen TV, blu ray DVD and free WiFi. The downstairs bathroom is complete with a full shower. There are lovely maple wood floors and hardwood steps that lead to the bedrooms and deck upstairs. The master bedroom has a king bed and full bath with french doors that open to a patio sun deck with lounge chairs where you can enjoy the spectacular gulf view and incredible sunsets. The second bedroom has a queen bed, built in bunk beds and an adjoining full bath and laundry room.

Please bring your own sand chairs and beach umbrella to enjoy the white sugar sand beach steps away from the front door. There are two designated parking spaces directly behind the back door entrance only six steps away. Very convenient so you do not have to cart luggage and groceries from a great distance away. Towels and linens are furnished but please bring your own beach towels. We supply a minimum amount of paper products to get you started.

We respectfully request NO SMOKING and NO PETS in our unit.

We are only minutes way from Pier Park with it’s fabulous shoppes and restaurants, Walmart Super Center, Target, Publix, Winn Dixie, Carousel, CVS, Frank Brown Complex, historic Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Watercolor down 30-A, the airport and many great restaurants and attractions. Through the years I have stayed at many high end resorts where I paid a high price for a longer walk to the beach and paid Resort and parking fees. We offer SIMPLE, CLEAN, NICE AND COMFORTABLE at a great price that leaves you with the financial resources to explore many fun and entertaining options while on your vacation staying in a fantastic vacation spot without breaking the bank.
Let us be your new home away from home.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please check for your personal items, drawers, closet, under beds and chargers.
Put all trash upstairs and downstairs in the in garbage can on the back patio
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The full name and age of each person staying and the address and phone# of primary renter must be submitted before I can confirm the booking.
$10.00 per day fee for each adult over 4 Adults Sleeper Sofa is not Adult friendly
Only 2 Designated parking places marked #4 Do not park in any other space--subject to being towed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 475257vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and 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 Carillon Beach. Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Pier Park - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Alys Beach - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Let your vacation be "WHATEVER" you want it to be- laid back or activity filled! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sunnyside holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Brent Gallery and Panama City Beaches. Carillon Beach and Powell Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

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

Perfect location

Great location! We had a great time- easy check in and good communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Thank you!! Glad you had a great time and enjoyed the location with our easy beach access. ⛱️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great stay!

Love the property, and love the host! Great location, out of the congestion of PCB, but less than 5 min drive and you can be in it. Definitely will be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at "Whatever" close to everything but having the beach almost to yourselves. Look forward to having you as guest again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

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

Great Stay!!

We had such a nice time, everything was clean and comfortable and a perfect place for our vacation needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope to have you as guests again in the future🌞
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

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

Perfect For Us

Great relaxing getaway. We truly enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
So glad you had a chance to relax and enjoy "WHATEVER"...Look forward to your next time!
Archival

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

Very nice stay, really close to beach..

Very clean, wonderful area.. very close to beach.. had a feel of home... looking forward to trying to get this house again next year
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you. I look forward to having you as our guest anytime in the future and I am glad that our beach home fit your family's needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorenc M.

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

Excellent

Great location clean house and plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

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

Beach lovers heaven

We loved it and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Im so glad you enjoyed your stay!! I look forward to having you again in the future🏖️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Perfect getaway place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was very nice and well maintained. We were right across from the private beach and yet a short distance from being in the middle of PCB. It was exactly what we were looking for and we could be happier with our stay and our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit is in such a good area. Close to the beach and close to things without being in them. We loved the balcony and the outside shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

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

Best week!

Great place to stay! Quiet, great view. Everything is as advertised. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Wonderful home like feel and great location

Our 2nd time to stay and we are planning on staying again in the near future... wife loves the fact that it feels like home and the beach is not crowded.. close to everything without being in everything...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much and I am so happy that you would love that our beach home feels like your home away from home. A big thank you also from our cleaning crew that commented your family is just the best and so respectful of our home. Look forward to having you as our guest again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Great location, right across the street from the beach; beach a lot less crowded compared to others in the area; everything in the condo was great; highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay…look forward to having your family come Beach in the future🏖️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Amazing location

This property was absolutely perfect. Quiet end of Panama City with private beach access. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Host was very responsive and helpful. Checkin was simple. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2023
Thank you! Look forward to having you again… nothing like having the beach almost to yourself.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Kids first trip to Florida

My kids and I had a blast visiting Florida. The house had everything we needed and had more than enough space for everyone. We couldn't have asked for a better location being so close to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Lots of room and super close to beach

Location is perfect! 2nd floor tends to be warmer than first level. Owner seems very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Glad you enjoyed the location. IMO it's the best and less crowded. Sorry about upstairs being warmer....I will have housekeeping check the vents and air filter. Thank you!!🌞
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Quiet and fantastic

This location is a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the east side of Panama City Beach but still within easy access. The beach access is so close and you will enjoy the beautiful emerald waters and white sand on an uncrowded beach. The cottage afforded my family of 5 plenty of room with great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PhillyMac1971

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

Another Great Stay!

"Whatever" has one of the best locations on the beach. Easy beach access. Townhome is always clean. Terry is amazing to work with. Great communication! Hope to see you again in October.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
October is a wonderful time at the beach. So happy you enjoyed our “Whatever” beach home and less crowded beach☀️
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Great weekend!

We had a great weekend! There were 2 couples and 3 children and the townhouse fit us perfect!! The weather was nice and we had the beach to ourselves! It was very nice to be able to use the beach chairs and sand toys that were there. The house was clean and comfortable... Will definitely rent again!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much and we are so glad that our beach home fit your needs. We enjoyed having you as our guest and look forward to you coming again soon!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris D.

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

Found our new beach place

This property was exactly as advertised, clean and well maintained. Any issue we had Terry was quick to respond. Arrival and departure was so easy and laid out. The private beach access across the street was a huge win in the busy season. The property was close to restaurants and easy access to all the sports fields on Hwy 98. Excellent experience and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to having you again 🏖️
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Nice week at "Whatever"

My wife and 3 kids (14, 13, 12) enjoyed a nice, quite week at the condo. The condo, though not new, was still nicely decorated, clean and very spacious. The beach, is an easy walk across Front Beach road and is not in a crowded area. If you are looking for something close to the beach that is comfortable and affordable, this is a great option.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Steve I am so glad your family enjoyed their trip to the beach and your stay at our townhome and recognized the value we offer. At the newer units of the same size the rates are double to triple of ours. It is nice to have some place clean and comfortable that isn't a budget buster and leaves a family with the finances to enjoy all the other activies offered on your beach vacation. I look forward to your family being our guests again. Thank you, Terry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Charming townhouse

This was a great townhome for my family and I. There was 9 of us in the house and we had plenty of room to move around. Having 3 full bathrooms was great too. The location is great too with the house just across the street from the beach. It took us about 20 seconds to before we were standing on the beach. It is also on a very quiet stretch of the beach with no beachside properties for at least half a mile on either side. Felt like we had it to ourselves at times.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much. I am so glad you found our town home to be comfortable for your family. We appreciate you spending your vacation at our "Whatever" beach home. Look forward to you spending time with us in the future. Terry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Fantastic townhouse, great location!

My family stayed here over Labor Day weekend. The townhouse itself is extremely clean, quiet, and well-equipped. The owner was very nice and helpful. The location is fantastic. I expected a bit of a crowd on the beach because it was Labor Day weekend, and I was near Panama City Beach, but no! The nearest condo is blocks away, so the only people on "our" beach came from the small neighborhood around the townhouse. There was very little traffic going through Sunnyside, too, so crossing the street (even with a 5-year-old and lots of beach gear) was no problem. We will stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you and I am so glad your family enjoyed your stay at our townhome. It pleases me to know that you discovered our little secret gem "a beautiful beach almost all to yourself" and roomy, comfortable accommodations steps away to an easy access to that gem. I would love for our "Whatever" beach home to become your new vacation destination.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

World Series Softball

Our family enjoyed the Condo and the location on the west end of PCB. The Condo was very clean and well stocked with all the amenities that you will ever need. We where also glad we did not have to bring beach chairs and boogie boards down. It was only about a minute walk from the front door to the beach. The beach was so nice and quiet. No one within 100 feet of us at anytime on the beach. Even in July. While we spent the majority of our time at the softball fields, when we came back to the condo, it was nice to be able to walk across the street to get to the beach and relax. Terry was so nice and accommodating with the payment/rental process. We will be back this year again to go the the world series, and yes we will stay at the "Whatever" Town home. I recommend this location for anyone that is looking for quite area near the beach. No crowds ,no traffic, no worries.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hi I am so glad that you are coming back again this year and chose our beach townhome. It is always difficult to make a choice on accommodations when you are new to an area and have never vacationed at PCB. I think you found what so many others have know for years that Sunnyside on the Gulf is a great family friendly less conjested area but still convenient to attractions, restaurants and shopping. I hope our beach home will be your annual vacation destination for many years to come. Nothing better than "ball" and the "beach". Terry
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kaytie Z.

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

Great location but needs some desperate TLC

First, the overall location is perfect! Directly across from the beach and certainly on the quieter side of PCB. We checked in right at the designated time and the home had not been cleaned. We reached out to the owner and within an hour or so the cleaning personnel arrived. We were instructed to leave the premises while the house was being cleaned which took about another hour. There was apparently a miscommunication, which we realize things happen but it's just disappointing after a long drive, especially with kiddos, not being able to get settled in right away. The home was very outdated and really needed a deep cleaning. Since it's in such a great location, basic updates to the home (i.e., appliances, furniture, fixtures, decor/artwork) would really make it stand out that much more...it really has great potential!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your review which will be taken into consideration. There was a definite miscommunication with the housekeeper about your check in date which I deeply regretted and it was taken care of promptly. Beach time is precious for my guests and I want them to enjoy their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect location!

This property was fantastic! We did hit a little snag when checking in due to the cleaning lady having to take a little longer to make the place perfect for us, but it was not a problem. She did a wonderful job and we appreciated her attention to detail with cleanliness. The location was absolutely perfect for early mornings on the balcony, and a literal minute walk to our beach spot. We appreciated the outdoor shower and water hose that allowed us to clean ourselves off before entering the home without tons of sand. Communication with Teri was on point when the dishwasher needed to be looked at. She responded quickly and it did not impede any part of our stay. The only thing that would be nice, would be having two oven racks, as there is only one. We cooked most nights and it would’ve been a tad bit easier if there had been two racks ti put everything in at once. But it was not a major issue, especially if you don’t plan on cooking a lot. 10/10 would recommend this little gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to you being a guest again. I will make sure the oven rack that disappeared is replaced. Thank you for the kind review 😊

About the host

Hosted by Terry Farrington

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We bought our vacation home from the builder when it was a year old. Through the years we have had the opportunity to purchase many other units or condos. It has always come back to the fact that we love the location and the size of our beach home.

From our travels to the Pacific west coast, Hawaii, Atlantic east coast and the Caribbean I dare you to find any other beach to compare to or with the beauty of ours.

Our daughters were teenagers when we purchased our home and they loved it and now our grandchildren enjoy our beach house. It has been off the rental market for several years but since I recently retired, I can manage our property and have more flexibility to come to the beach myself. I am now offering our beach home for your enjoyment. As a business owner for the past forty-four years in customer service I will do my best to answer any and all of your questions to make your stay the best it can possibly be. We live only a short four and half hour drive away and I have loved the beach since I was child and vacationed in the Florida Panhandle with my parents.
It is so important to me that everyone enjoy their time off and vacation as I always have.

Why they chose this property

We love our beach home at “Sunnyside on the Gulf”. Our little area still maintains a feeling of nostalgia of years gone by at the beach but so close to every convenience. You would pay triple to stay at a unit in a condo on the beach of the same size.
Love, love, love that we are not elbow to elbow with others on our hidden gem of gated “private beach”. Bigger is not always better in our opinion and all of our repeat guests feel the same way.

What makes this property unique

Although our unit is not new we offer a great value for the money. A unit this size in one of the high rise condos would cost you 2 to 3 times more. "SUNNYSIDE ON THE GULF'" is a wonderful throwback to the beach you visited as you were growing up yet so close and convenient to everything you need to make your vacation great.

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