Condo

GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

Living area with cable/ smart TV and electric firepalce

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6940 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

Place, Thomas Drive
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
‪19 min walk‬
Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room sleep sofa

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval

Great location on Thomas Drive. Walking distance to several popular bars and restaurants. Park right at your front door and no waiting on elevators at this family friendly complex. Sugar Beach condos are beachside so no crossing Thomas drive to enjoy the sugar white sands. This is a ground floor unit with a lush lawn right outside to enjoy games. You can relax here and sit on your patio overlooking the freshwater pond. Feed the Koi fish or stroll along the short path to the beach and enjoy the courtyard. Just 250 steps to the sugar white sands. Sugar Beach is a low rise property that features tennis/ pickleball courts a swimming pool, grilling area, and a wonderful clubhouse with ping pong table and kitchen/meeting area. Beach loungers (1 pair) and umbrella service included with rental in season (March to October) so no need to tote much to beach. Discounted rentals available for additional sets.
Complex has a fresh water pond with turtles and koi fish, bbq area, clubhouse, shuffleboard, pool & lighted tennis/pickle ball court. Just steps from the pool to the beach!

Fully equipped kitchen and condo. Washer/ dryer combo, iron & board, hair dryer.

Free WiFi and cable TV

Walk to Guadalajara, Ms. Newby's, Hammerhead Fred’s, Longboards, PCB Winery, coffee shops, ice cream , pizzeria, many restaurants, shopping, golf, go-carts & bars! Walk to Tootsie's!

Please note: Sugar Beach Owners Association requires primary renter to be 25 and stay in unit. There is a $35 parking registration fee collected at during the online registration process.

Please contact us prior to booking with pet. For stays three nights or less pet fee is $80 for 1st pet and $40 additional for second pet. For stay of 4 nights or longer pet fee is $150 for 1st pet and $50 for second pet. These fees are paid to the HOA at registration. We ask that the pets be registered 2 weeks prior to stay. Weight limit is 30 pounds. Certain breed restirctions apply. Vet records to be provided upon registration.

Check In time is 4:00pm
Check out time is 10:00 am.

Early check in or late check out available if cleaning time permits for a $35 fee per request due to high demand/requests. Please confirm same with owner ahead of time.

Please ask about snow bird rates monthly winter rates!

FAQ's
1) Does unit have ocean view?
Unit does not have ocean view but has a lake view. Complex is on the beach but is U shaped with inside units facing the lake?

2) Does unit have steps?
There are 8 steps down from parking lot into unit. Otherwise stepless.

3) Does beach allow pets?
Per Panama City Beach ordinance dogs are not allowed on beach and you risk getting a ticket. There is a city dog park on beach about 15 minutes away. Dogs are allowed in complex on leash if registered.

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Amenities

Pool

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 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pets with approval, see fees paid at check in.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please place any wet towels in the bathroom. Also please set the A/C to 78 degrees when leaving.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets: 1st pet $80 for 3 nights or less, $150 for 4 nights or more, 2nd pet $25. Will be collected at registration. Must register with office. Vax req

$35 parking fee collected at registration

Although we do not like disrupting your vacation, occasionally we may need maintenance to enter condo. We will always notify you prior to entry.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 3946

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Publix Sports Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Rusty Anchor - ‬13 min walk
‪Dat Cajun Place Cafe - ‬17 min walk
‪Ms. Newby's - ‬6 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GATED~ walk to attractions~ Tootsie's~Free Beach chairs/Pet friendly w/ approval located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 5 minutes.

9.2

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

20 Sept, 2025

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

The condo was nice and cozy. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene U.

29 Sept, 2025

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

The condo was excellent. I was exactly what we wanted. It was very clean and the host was extremely helpful. Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Linda S.

25 Jun, 2025

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

Great visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Nice place and host

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hobie R.

4 May, 2025

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

Happy camper

Great location clean comfortable house. Nice amenities. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Older condo great location

Loved the gated community and location to everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny Kenny M.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Vacation 2025

Had a great stay .Prop. was nice and convenient. Kids had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

4 Apr, 2025

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

Spring Break Vacay

Kim's condo made a wonderful home for my crew during Spring Break. Communication with her was great. The home was clean and had all the necessary items. We enjoyed cooking breakfast, then walking out to the beach to enjoy the beautiful blue water and white sand.. The complex was safe and secure and has pickleball, tennis and shuffleboard courts which helped keep my crew entertained. There was plenty other entertainment and food nearby, even within walking distance. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

15 Jun, 2023

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

This was a great place.

This was by far the easiest vacation we have had. From parking right outside our door to checking in. The property was very nice. The owner was very good at communicating with us . We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L., Bellville, Ohio, USA

26 Feb, 2024

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

our stay

There was some upgrades and maintenance going on but the property owner did let us know in advance. The location is great. We walked almost everywhere we needed to go and the access to the water was just steps away. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

18 Oct, 2019

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

Fall break 2019

Property was nice. Good location. Owner ver honest and straight forward. Good communication. Would stay again for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

7 Jun, 2024

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

Memorial day weekend

Our stay could not have been better. Weather was perfect. Our condo was great. Kim had told us about the construction, but it was no problem at all. Couldn't tell there was any going on. The condo was clean, well maintained and just what we needed. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

26 May, 2022

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

Very convenient

Easy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza E.

25 Sept, 2021

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

Great, small community

My mom, my husband, and I loved our stay here. Our unit was very spacious for the three of us. We loved that there was a washer and dryer in the unit. We had everything we needed: kitchen utensils, extra bedding, hair dryer, vacuum, broom, towels.etc. The check in/check out process was very easy. Kim answered all of our questions very quickly and was very helpful. Thank you for a great vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Clean & roomy

This is a very clean spacious condo. My daughter & I stayed in September and it was very relaxing. The bedrooms are big however the mattress in the front bedroom off the parking lot needs to be replaced IMO. It is creaky and sags to the middle. The other mattress was very comfortable. The kitchen is not well lighted. There was a stick up light above the sink but the batteries were dead. Overall we a great time and would stay here again. Also Kim the owner was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jaclyn B.

28 Aug, 2021

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

PCB

Location is nice and quiet, condo is a nice condo but the cleaning service lacked. The bathroom had a shower cap from the previous people. The coffee pot was full of coffee and the coffee grounds were still in the coffee maker. Kim did have the cleaner come to the condo, the shower cap was not removed (on top of the shower Rod) and coffee pot was still full. Checking in was a struggle we never received our check in process. Didn’t have the gate code to get in and didn’t have the passcode to get inside the condo. Called several times and sent messages. My friend whose name was not on the condo finally made contact, Kim maintained contact with her the entire weekend. Overall the trip was fun and the location was nice just a few hiccups that made the trip stressful at times.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cheri B.

17 Oct, 2025

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

The unit was so cute and well equipped with everything we needed. We had 2 small dogs with us, and the area outside the unit was perfect for them. There was a nice area to be able to take them for a short walk. Good restaurants around us, and the dog friendly beach was not far away.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

13 Oct, 2025

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

Location was nice. Able to park right at the back door. Patio door overlooked the pond. We had a pretty white heron to watch. Host was very communicative. Kitchen was stocked. Plenty of utensils, dining ware, cookware, blender and microwave. Short walk to the beach. Clubhouse was very nice. Kitchen, tables and chairs, ping pong, big screen tv. Grills outside.

Pond heron, some days there was a brown and black one.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

29 Sept, 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay! Loved this place soo much! Such a great location, close to the clubhouse, pickle ball courts, and pool - and just a short walk to the beach! We would definitely visit again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

22 Sept, 2025

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

Great location. Just across the complex to a beautiful beach 3 or 4 restaurants, coffe shop and hand rolled ice cream right across the street the complex has several nice area’s for Tennis, corn hole , bbq , pool and clubhouse. Minutes drive to pier park , zoo and anywhere else you may want to go Clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Sept, 2025

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

The location was great, easy to walk to almost everything. You can even walk to the grocery store if you don't mind a couple miles round trip but it is an easy walk. The w all to the beach is also very easy and short. The complex is very clean and well kept. Everyone at the complex was very friendly. Did have to figure out how to set the hold temp on the smart thermostate to keep the temp from changing during our stay but other than that we had no issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

11 Sept, 2025

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

Very nice gated property. Not a high ride. Plenty of parking Beautiful placesto dressy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

21 Aug, 2025

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

We had a lovely stay at Kim’s property. From making the reservation to check out she was a delight to work with. She answered any and all questions we had. Unit is clean and very comfortable. The walk to the beach takes about 2 minutes. The added bonus of beach lounge chairs and umbrella being provided was so nice. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MMD

17 Aug, 2025

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

Kimberly was a wonderful host! Easy to follow instructions. Answered all my questions quickly and then was hands off. Perfection!The location was great. There's a lot going on outside the complex, but once insde the interior of the Sugar Beach complex you experience quiet serenity. The beach was gorgeous and the included chairs and umbrella were so appreciated. The ponds look dismal from the sky shots in the listing but in person they are beautiful and relaxing. My kids loved the turtles, fish, cranes. Ping pong, drinks, and snacks in the clubhouse were great. Pool was clean. We loved the deep end. The unit itself was a little rough around the edges but so worth it for such great beach access. Showers worked great, comfy beds (king on the softer side, queen more medium). Pullout was fine for a young kid but thin mattress. Dog friendly was awesome. 4 showers at the beach exit. Tons of space on the beach and even with two bigger hotels next store still felt spacious. We're snorkeling junkies so St. Andrews park was incredible!!! Best beach snorkeling we've experienced yet. Thousands of colorful fish. Crabs, one sting ray (don't worry!), my kids saw a manatee!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil s.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Perfect for us

Worked perfect for our small getaway. Easy access to the beach. Almost everything you need is included from dishes, towels to beach chairs. Great communication and value.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kim Johnson

I grew up coming to the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach, Fl. I have so many precious memories with my family biking through St. Andrews State Park, fishing off the pier and jetties, watching the boats come in at Captain Anderson's and of course just enjoying the beach. I remember when Sugar Beach was built and feel so lucky to have a second home here. We bought here in 2016 hoping to make more wonderful memories with friends and family. We hope to share our love of Panama City with you!

Why they chose this property

We loved the family friendly atmosphere at Sugar Beach. We love the location on Thomas Drive near the State Park and how the beaches are less crowded in this area.