Located in the exclusive Thomas Drive area of Panama City Beach, Gulf Crest Condominium and Resort is a tropical paradise. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf from your 40-foot balcony or relax at one of two pools, two Jacuzzis or kiddie pool. The resort also features a poolside Tikki Hut Bar/Restaurant and private covered parking.
New Owners! Newly renovated with walk-in shower in Master. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico from newly furnished 40-foot balcony! Largest in Panama City Beach.
The Gulf Crest Condominium and Resort rests on the exclusive Thomas Drive area of Panama City Beach described as 'The World's Most Beautiful Beaches' by the Travel Channel. Eat, sleep, or just relax on one of the largest balconies on the Emerald Coast. From your 5th-floor beachfront view, watch your family play on the beach, and swim in one of the two pools, two Jacuzzis, and a kiddie pool. 40 feet of wall-to-wall windows overlooking the Gulf. "The Greatest Ocean View on the Gulf".
You may never want to leave but in case you do there is a poolside Tikki Hut Bar/Restaurant and excellent dining and family entertainment is a short walk away. Enjoy the fun park, golf, deep-sea fishing, diving, and snorkeling or just spend a relaxing day at nearby St. Andrews State Park or Shell Island where you can swim w/the dolphins. No traffic jams or cruising on Thomas Dr.(easy in and out).
The large, open floorplan boasts two bedrooms, two baths, a bunk area, and a sleeper sofa. Master bed, living, and new dining room all provide spectacular ocean views! Beautiful tile floors that look like wood in the main living and dining areas.. The bedrooms feature ceramic tile floors that look like wood. The master bedroom has a black-out drape. Ocean front Master suite includes a king-size bed, HDTV and large private bathroom with a NEW walk-in Rain shower plus a washer/dryer room.
The guest bedroom has a queen bed w/TV Bunk area off the dining room that the kids will love. Cable TV's are in all rooms. The large, open kitchen has Corian countertops and GE Profile appliances. Brand new Balcony furniture! The Fitness Center is on site. Private covered parking. Enjoy your stay in this tropical paradise!
Property managed by MEYER REALTY, INC.; William Rudcki - Owner & Rental Manager
$53.00 Registration fee paid directly to Gulf Crest Condominiums.
Keywords: Gulf Front Condo
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets ok for long term retners
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 4644
About the area
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 natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are not to be missed. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
How much is parking at Georgeous 2 Bedroom Unit; 40 Foot Balcony/Spec Gulf Views; Free Beach Chair Serv?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Georgeous 2 Bedroom Unit; 40 Foot Balcony/Spec Gulf Views; Free Beach Chair Serv?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Georgeous 2 Bedroom Unit; 40 Foot Balcony/Spec Gulf Views; Free Beach Chair Serv?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Georgeous 2 Bedroom Unit; 40 Foot Balcony/Spec Gulf Views; Free Beach Chair Serv located?
Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Signal Hill Country Club and St. Andrews Bay are also within 15 minutes.
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Comfy, beautiful and homey! Pictures do not do this place justice. 10/10 recommend. Cleanliness 10, comfort 10, plenty of dishware and cooking utensils. We truly enjoyed our stay and definitely will be booking again next year!
Everything that i had seen online about the rental was on point. Property was very clean and cozy. Had an amazing view to the ocean. Beds were very comfortable and the washer in unit was very helpful.
Spacious condo with an excellent view of the gulf. Beautiful decor, fully stocked - beach chairs, boogie boards, laundry soap, etc. beds were comfortable. Enjoyed listening to the waves on the balcony while our teenagers walked the white sand and swam in heated pool. It really felt like home. We will stay again!!!!
My family with 2 teen boys enjoyed our stay at the beginning of January. The condo was clean and had everything we needed except beach towels. It had both types of coffee pots and a fully stocked kitchen. The mattresses were a bit on the firm side.The balcony was very large and had the best sunset views. We also saw the dolphins out in front. The heated pool and 2 hot tubs were great to have (1 pool is not heated). The game room needs attention, nothing was working. The workout room had nice equipment.We would definitely stay here again!
First of all, the elevators were fast! I know many complain about slow elevators, and I have experienced them in other condos, but this condo had the fastest elevators hands down! My family stayed in 506, and the condo is fully loaded—there are more bath towels and kitchen tools than any other place I have stayed over the years. The balcony is huge; it is gated, so there are no worries about riffraff and a guard on duty at all times! Yet, they weren't annoying if you know what I mean. The beds were comfortable, and so was the furniture for the most part, with plenty of room for 4 adults and a 6-year-old as there are bunks. The view was amazing! The cleaning ladies were still there at check-in, but that's fine; they let us put our luggage in the rooms, and we went and grabbed a bite to eat. I understand this time of year is crazy! Some areas could have used some more detailed cleaning, like the guest bathroom, the couch, etc, but all in all, ok. I think the sleeper sofa needs to be replaced even though we didn't use it. I would like to have had a Keruig instead of an old drip pot, and the microwave above the stove didn't work, but they had a small one on the counter that did. I would replace the one above the stove for more counter space. At times there was an oder in the master toilet area (hubs said it needs a methane trap repair). Overall, I would stay again!
We have been going to PCB for over 20 years and this condo ranks at the top of one’s we have rented. It was very clean, well stocked and the view was amazing. We definitely bookmarked it for future trips.
Valerie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracey L.
26 Jun 2016
Best week EVER
I have never been so fortunate to stay at a condo so nice. Eileen and Kim were so helpful and accommodating. Our condo was clean, beautiful, comfortable, and perfect access to the beach and pools. I cannot wait to stay again
We loved the condo very nice and very clean. This unit is decorated perfectly. We had everything we needed. We come to pcb at least twice a year and we will be renting this unit!
Beach was awesome but the shopping was not walking distance but that was okay as well. I would tell everyone to watch the parking space metal bars I was not trying to park in one but rather to make turn to get out and hit my lower bumper and damaged my radiator at cost of 1740.00 so beware of the private parking space jacks
Robin W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tonya A.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful view
Could not ask for a better view. Check in was a little crazy and someone was parked in our parking spot but if I could do it all over again I would definitely stay.
The room was spacious and accommodating, however the bathrooms smelled horrendous the whole time. Not sure if there’s a plumbing issue. It took me forever to find the bath towels- cleaning people left them in the dryer. The balcony sliding door would not lock and we had to block the door to keep my 2 year old from opening it the whole time. Other than that everything was fine.
Overall the condo was decent. It could use a deep clean though our feet were getting so dirty without shoes. There are several restaurants we could walk to and activities to walk to with the kids.
The NOT so good part was outside. The security was seriously a joke this year. We’ve been to gulf crest before and have never had a bad time. This is why we kept coming back but this time security was a little old lady probably in her 60s-70s. One evening at the pool around 8 came a group of maybe college aged kids sat right next to me and my infant and kids and immediately began drinking, horseplay, spitting beer at each other etc. security was nowhere to be seen so I left and stopped by the office the next morning. I could not leave my balcony door open at all for some fresh air and listening to the ocean as usual the deck was basically unusable due to the extremely strong smell of weed constantly outside. The smell was also around the pool area. If by some chance the smell of weed was not present a cigarette would soon light up and make it smell of that. There were signs with no smoking up but security didn’t do anything about it either. Or the cans of beers/various alcoholic drinks poolside or right beside the hot tub constantly. I know some people are just dumb and refuse to listen or follow rules but granny security was just not cutting it. And weren’t around enough to make a difference in their behavior honestly. I felt confined to my room because of the smell of weed throughout.
Overall I was left feeling like I was robbed of a vacation. We even left early because I couldn’t stay a night longer.
Nice and clean condo. Great location. PM was responsive.
You can check in online but you still have to print off the parking pass which requires going in to lobby to use their printer.
There was a smell that would occasionally come from the master bathroom, usually very early in the morning, but that was the only issue.
Great view of the ocean and nice facilities.
Claire K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
roseann a.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Good location—terrible beach staff!!
The property itself was nice. However, there was not a working dishwasher or blender and no kitchen towels. I don’t hand wash dishes at home let alone on vacation! The refrigerator looked new, but 2 shelves were broken on door. No hairdryers either-in defense of the property manager, there was a blurb on the cover letter stating to bring one but I missed it as VRBO listed it as being included.
The beach chair staff was horrible!!! Our first day there (Sunday), they said we were too late to the beach for chairs—it was 10:00 am! The storm was expected for Monday so they told us we had to be back Tuesday at 8:00 am to determine if chairs would be available. What??? They were supposedly included! I asked if we could just sign up for Tuesday in advance—“NOPE, you can’t do that”. My husband asked later with a $20 bill and low and behold we were “assigned” a back row seat. What a crock!!!!
On a positive note, the pools and Tiki bar were great!
My wife & I went to Panama City Beach for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival. #506 was probably one of the nicest 2 bedroom condos that we've rented, with a beautiful view of the Gulf!
Nicely decorated, clean & modern!
Very safe feeling. Comfortable furniture and beds. Sitting on the porch was wonderful and you could see everything. 5th floor is perfect, could sit in the living room and watch ships on the horizon.
Huge unit that is super nice. I wish our own home was this nice. Very close to many restaurants and attractions. Very fun and relaxing family vacation.
I wish the description of the tiki bar was more accurate- seemed as if it was a fast food kid place- wasn’t truly a tiki bar- wasn’t open initially when we arrived
Game room nothing there- pool table broken