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Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates!

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beach Sailing
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Man in the Sea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates!

* * * * FRONT ROW BEACH CHAIR SERVICE INCLUDED * * * *

This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is anxiously awaiting your arrival! Perfectly located just steps away from the sand with a majestic oceanfront view from the 13th floor.

Emerald Isle is located on the west end of Panama City Beach just minutes away from Pier Park. King size bed in the master bedroom. King size bed in the second bedroom. Queen size sleeper sofa in the living area. Both master bedroom and living room overlook the ocean. Fully equipped kitchen. TV and DVD players in all rooms. Free cable TV and Internet Service. The 10 and a half foot balcony has a table with 4 chairs and 4 additional side chairs. Amenities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool with a steam room, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an exercise room with an ocean view. There are stainless steel barbecue grills at the pool pavilion.

NO MORE FUMBLING WITH KEY CARDS THAT DON'T WORK OR KEEPING UP WITH A KEY!
* No more worries about getting a key 'after hours'
* No more fear that someone has kept a key and could enter your condo during your stay
* Your code is only good for your stay and expires upon your departure!

No more hassle of lugging chairs and umbrella to the beach! Two beach chairs and umbrella included in the price! $35 per day value!

We take great pride in offering a very clean unit upon your arrival. Top notch housekeeping staff!

This is a Non Smoking Unit. You must be at least 25 years old to rent.

$40 plus tax parking fee paid upon arrival.

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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

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Property Registration Number 5324
Property # 601028vb
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 near theme parks 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 Frank Brown Park. Check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park, and consider making time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. With jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Museum of Man in the Sea - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pier Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 10 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates! have a pool?

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

Is Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Isle 1303 - Front row beach chair service included! Affordable rates! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beach Sailing and Panama City Beaches. Pier Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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. 124 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great balcony and awesome view! We loved the variety of chairs out there, and the extra deep balcony meant we could be in the shade or the sun.Condo was clean and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Emerald Isle is always great

Great stay! Great location! The owner Helen is awesome! Will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Amazing condo and views!

We were here for our summer vacation with our two kids and had the best week! The condo is beautiful and had everything we needed. The view was amazing and the pool areas and beach were perfect! We just left and already can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, air conditioning good. I only used the hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Nice place

Great place to stay very clean condo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Perfect family vacation

My family and I stayed here for our summer vacation and it was perfect! The room was ready early, it was clean and beautiful! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

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

Best condo!

This place was super clean and spacious, we had 4 people. The view is absolutely amazing and very easy access to beach along with pool and saunas. We have stayed at many condos and this is by far the best one we have stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy s.

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

The view!

Ocean and beach views awesome! Plenty of space, wonderful kitchen and fantastic location. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaJonda M.

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

Great experience!!!

Could not have asked for a better experience. Condo was beautiful, clean and supplied with everything we needed to have a great getaway vacation. Will be staying again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Extremely pleased! Exactly what we were expecting!

We will definitely visit this same property and book with Helen Philips again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thanks, Kristi! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

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

Girls Trip

Very nice. Clean, comfortable, and a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great place and handicap accessible!

Helen was great communicating with us. This condo was beautiful and the balcony is much bigger than most condos. The condo is not far from the water making the walk to the ocean much better. The room was handicap accessible which is rare for such a nice condo! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

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

Sweet Paradise

We had an absolutely amazing time staying here! We loved the quieter location on thr west side. The parking was so easy and convenient, elevators were fast, and the code method helped check in go super smoothly. The kitchen had everything we needed and the condo was fully stocked. Everything was perfectly cleaned when we arrived. Absolutely loved the huge balcony. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Emerald Isle 1303

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place! Heated pool and hottub great! View was awesome, and Loved the big balcony; and view from bedroom of gulf!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Very Nice Condo and Great Resort

We enjoyed our stay. The Condo was clean, well equiped and very comfortable. The only 2 negative that are out of the owners control are they put up the beach chairs at 5p.m. leaving only the sand to sit on and the luggage cart are too tall to roll into the condo. The pools are awesome and the property is very well maintained. Security and the office personnel are very nice. The covered parking was great. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beach area is chaos

We have stayed at this property several times. The beach area is chaos. Although it’s stated we have first tier beach chairs, people are allowed to put up huge tents in front of, beside all over where the chairs are supposed to be. Very disappointed and changes my opinion of Emerald Isle. The board needs to address this. It is false advertising to say first tier chairs. It’s chaos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for being a returning guest — we truly appreciate your continued stays. We understand your frustration regarding the beach setup. Please note that the beach is public property, and the City of Emerald Isle recently passed an ordinance allowing tents and canopies to be placed anywhere on the beach, including in front of beach chairs. Unfortunately, the condominium board does not have any authority over public beach regulations or city ordinances. Additionally, this platform is intended for reviews of the condo unit itself, rather than the broader public beach or city-managed property. We encourage guests to share feedback about city policies or beach conditions on appropriate public forums where it can reach local officials or tourism boards. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope your overall experience at the condo met your expectations.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Asim B.

Awesome

The property is exactly as it is advertised in the web. It is right on the beach. The unit was well prepared for us. We never had to contact the owner for anything. It was a very nice experience. Thank you Helen for letting us stay at your wonderful condo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thanks, Al! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back real soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

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

Wonderful stay!

The condo was beautiful and up to date! The balcony is amazing with plenty of room and furniture for the family to sit out and enjoy the ocean, fireworks, to eat or play cards. Kitchen has everything you need and living room was comfortable for everyone. Helen is very sweet and answered questions, that if I had read the email I wouldn’t have had to bother her with. Thank you for great memories made without having to worry about accommodations! Definitely will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

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

Excellent property and perfect location of PCB.

Very clean condo with superb pool and beach access. The included front row chairs on the beach are a major plus! Four elevators made for very quick access to and from rooms / pool beach access. Limited parking in main building but we parked across the street and had only a few extra steps to main building that was no trouble for us. Air conditioning worked great. Washer / dryer did as well. This end of PCB is much less hectic with plenty of great food & grocery choices just minutes away. Water pressure in the showers was a little underwhelming but full size water heater gave us plenty of hot water. Condos are getting entirely too expensive these days, but we would definitely stay here again. Great overall value when you factor in the included front row beach service!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arne N.

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

Wonderful Beach /Nice Deck

We enjoyed your condo very much. Minor confusion at first on doors but Helen very nicely clued us in. Beach service a plus. Parking in garage tight so we parked across the street in the overflow garage and that was fine. Elevators worked good, no problems. Had a great week on a wonderful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Very nice, clean Condo

First time at Emerald Isle. Been coming to PCB for 20+ years, stayed at a lot of places some nice, some not so nice. This was towards the top of the list for sure. Very clean. Everything worked. Priced right. Quiet on the west end of the beach. Questions answered promptly by Helen. Went very smooth, and would recommend this condo to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thanks, Steve. You are welcome back as our guests any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Loved staying in this condo

We are repeat customers in this particular condo. Needless to say, we love staying there. The condo has everything we need whether it is just my husband and I or 2 couples. It is always very clean unlike some we have stayed in at PCB. So far we have never had to call anyone for help (maintenance) during the weeks we have stayed there. There are also extra touches like wine stoppers if you cannot finish that bottle! Probably the only negative, is the remotes for the TVs that are in each bedroom are confusing...there are 2 for X-Finity but 3 TVs but obviously it is not that much of a big deal. Also on the positive, Helen is a dream to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Janice! Looking forward to your return visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

NELSON O.

Amazing Condo!!!

We had an amazing time, everything in the condo was clean, beds where comfortable , kitchen ha fall the essentials, and the view was spectacular! Our 1st trip to the gulf and won't be our last! My father in-law had a stroke 3 years which normally makes it really difficult to enter the beach and ocean at Carolina Beach and this resort was perfect for him. Pools were great for the kids and beach chairs & umbrella made the trip easy. Recommend taking a day trip to Shell Island! Helen is so great to work with and very responsive. Would highly recommend booking this condo/resort, will need to stay 2 weeks on my next trip! My only negative comment is the elevators need work, they kept getting stuck, however once reset they would work again, nothing major. Also they need more handicap parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Nelson! So glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back any time......for 2 weeks!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you real soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Even better than the pictures! We loved it!

Our overall experience was great. The pictures did not do the condo any justice, it was amazing. We loved being minutes from Pier Park and all the great restaurants. The condo was very clean and well put together. We liked that we didn't have to go through the hassle of checking in and out at the front desk. We got our code a couple days before arriving and when we left we just sent a text and that was it. We just had to grab our parking pass and wristbands from the office. Only downfall would be the parking which was really not that big of a deal just a little cramped. Another thing I would have to add is that the covered walkway over to the parking lot across the street is not cart accessible. We thought we would park then grab a cart and load it up but to our surprise the walkway has some steps so the cart couldn't be pushed over. We simply just pulled the car back around and unloaded. :) We would definitely rent this place again. It couldn't have been more beautiful inside and out!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Sabrina! So happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Hal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Really good property, a bit clinical though

Property has great potential and has probably reached 75% of the potential. Great location, great balcony, overall great "property". However it seems sterile. It lacks an owner's pride. Several instances of contacting the owner was met with what i thought were terse responses. From wondering if the condo had any beach equipment typically found in other rentals (sand castle equipment, floats, boogie boards, etc), the manager stated "No, sir. Nothing is provided for the outdoors except the complimentary beach chair service. Thank you" Although other responses were similar, she did take care of wifi disruption by sending me to someone else. The actual property is great, but the manager service, parking, beach chair rental service process was unimpressive. We assume most would think this property is great; however we like to rent from owners who make a real effort to make sure their rental guests are happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Hal, quite frankly, I was a little thrown back at your review. I go above and beyond to ensure that each and every guest enjoys their stay at one of my rentals. My staff works diligently to provide a safe and clean environment. Thank you for quoting me as now I think others might see that I responded in a very polite, professional manner. I have snipped a review from another guest that captures how 99% of my clientele feels when they stay with me.... "The owner was very informative with any questions that we had and once we booked the condo she sent all the information you needed. The condo was clean and nice and very close to shopping, eating and on the beach. The view was great. We would definitely recommend staying at this location. Upon departure the owner was very cordial with parting words and wished us a safe journey home and thanked us for choosing her place. Thanks again Helen for everything and we look forward to the next time."

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