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Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access

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Property grounds
Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • M.B. Miller County Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Panama City Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access

Sterling Reef 505

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*All ADA service animals must be pre-approved by the Sterling Reef Homeowners Association.

This fifth-floor condo has been updated with new wood-style tile flooring throughout and has access to a large balcony from both the master bedroom and the living room. More features include a well-equipped kitchen and in-home laundry for added convenience. Additional sleeping can be found in the living room on a queen sofa bed.

Walk down the county pier for great views of the water, or grab a bite at Bayou on the Beach, Saltwater Grill, or The Wicked Wheel. Spend a day riding waterslides and lounging in the lazy river at Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Pick up souvenirs at Monkey Shack or Sunsations. Rent a scooter and cruise Front Beach Road with the Gulf air surrounding you.

THINGS TO KNOW
After making your reservation, you will receive an email a few days before your arrival date from GuestSVCS to register your vehicle. There is a maximum limit of two vehicles per reservation and the charge is $50.00 per vehicle registration.
While Vacasa provides an initial supply of toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and trash bags to get you through your first day, we do not replenish them. Please make sure to bring these additional items to get you through your vacation.
No smoking or vaping is permitted at the property (including on porches, decks, or other outdoor areas) at any time. Fines of $250.00 will be issued if this rule is not respected.
No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
This rental is located on floor 5 above the parking garage.
The pool is heated from December 1 until March 1

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee of $50.00 per vehicle with a maximum of two vehicles



Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 5.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 32548

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pier Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rock'it Lanes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely beach condo in the heart of Panama City with pool & beach access located?

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Anniversary Trip

We have stayed at Sterling Reef many times and have never had a bad experience
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Great place

Clean. Beautiful view
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10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Great Family Vacation Condo

After traveling on a long road trip to get to the beach. I found the bedding was so comfortable for our stay. 2 days of double red flags but we did the ShipWreck water park, the pool and did the dolphin and snorkeling tutor for 3 hours on shell island. My kids said it was best vacation ever. We also spotted dolphins from the balcony. This condo is in a less crowded area, very close to the pier. Also we woke up to beautiful view of the ocean from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Fall break fun

We have stayed at Sterling Reef 3 years in a row. This is the first for room 505. All the layouts are all the same. We loved the extra beds in the 2nd bedroom. The condo was overall nice and Vacasa is always pleasant to deal with. There was however a lot of broken items and damage to the room. They were very quick to respond when we said our feet were black on the first day. They came back to mop but didn't use any chemicals or cleaners, only water. Again not make or break items but definately needs some attention. I know it must be very hard to keep everything in top shape and these were just our observations. We will be back at Sterling Reef in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Kelly E.

Condo was great. Management company was a nightmare.

Condo was as described. No issues with the condo itself. We were unable to check in on time and were locked out of our room daily. Onsite staff was unable to help since I booked with a third party. Each call made to the 1-800 number took about 20-30 minutes each time. Each time I called I was told something different. Very frustrating after spending the day in the hot sun to have stand outside your door to call to get an access code because the code was changed daily. The condo is great but owner may want to consider a different management company.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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4/10 Poor

Lorna O.

Amazing location. Unit a little disappointing

The good: The building is ideally situated for beach and restaurants. Highly recommend the location. The unit was disappointing. Broken television remote means no television in the family room. Very water damaged kitchen table. The kitchen was almost impossible to cook in and use. Only one small frying pan, one wine glass, 6 dinner plates which means the dishwasher would have been on constantly except the dishwasher top rack is broken. Beds just ok, not super comfortable. Bedding blankets are super thin which didn’t work for our December stay. Soaking tub was an Amazing feature but the faucet is broken so only the shower works. Floors dirty. The second bathroom has a worn toilet seat as mentioned in an earlier review. The family room furniture is comfortable and the patio furniture was nice. Just not the place for us.
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8/10 Good

Jeronnie M.

Our Vacation Spot

The overall condo was very nice and spacious but could use some improvements like master bedroom (mattress ripped on edges, bedding didn’t fit properly, bed made a lot of noise just sitting up or making any slight movement, guest bathroom needs new toilet seat without gashes on the seat, curtain tie backs were needing to be secured to all as the screws were coming away from wall). The decor was very pretty, living room furniture was nice and comfortable.
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6/10 Okay

Kendra B.

Strict

The room was nice. The security and other staff were very friendly. Me and my husband both smoke and the only place on the property that you can smoke is the 3rd level parking garage terrace. It was extremely inconvenient. Would have made our stay a lot more comfortable if we could have smoked on the balcony. We will not stay at Sterling Reef again.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Definitely will be going back.

This was our first time in Pamama city, Florida and being right on the beach was perfect. The condo was very nice and clean. There was 6 of us and we had room to move around.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Beautiful Home

I Loved the views from the balcony, the decor and it was very clean. The only thing we didn’t like was only elevators on one side of the building. The waits at certain times were super long.

6/10 Okay

Dennis H.

Everything was fine except one of the televisions didn’t work

I am looking forward to doing it again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

Nice vacation spot

Great location and nice rental. Kitchen is stocked pretty well. Nice pool area. Gym is nice but could use some housekeeping. Enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Beautiful condo with beautiful views!

Beautiful condo with beautiful views. Clean & decorated well. There weren’t any coffee cups & a few other kitchen utensils but it didn’t affect our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Loved it!

The location was perfect. The guys were in walking distance to the pier. The condo had plenty of rooms. We would definitely book this again!
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10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Great unit!

Very clean and great location!

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Condo - A Few Items Need Attention

Overall it was a nice property, very clean and comfortable. We took a girls trip and planned to do some cooking. Our reservation was for 5 adults. There were only 3 coffee cups and minimal dishes, no mixing bowls, muffin pan, etc. We had to buy disposable coffee cups and muffin pan before we realized there are no bowls except cereal bowls. Also, we were counting on using the sofa bed - don't make that mistake. The mattress is unusable. When the reviews say that the elevators are slow, take note! There are only 2 elevators for 18 floors plus penthouse. The wait for the elevator when unloading and checking in was unbelievable. Every time we were waiting in line for the elevators, someone would mention how hard it had made their stay. Some people opted to use the stairs if they were staying on a lower floor. Some of our party did as well, but it's not feasible to do if you have bags to carry. We bought a wagon at Walmart just to haul in groceries so that we wouldn't have to hold bags while waiting for the elevator. The view is great and the condo is clean and comfy. The master bedroom bed is very comfortable as are the bunk beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod R.

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

Awesome Beach

Excellent unit. Horrible elevator wait. But we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Loved it.

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and the condo was spacious. The ocean view was spectacular. It rained the first 3 days of our 5 day stay, but what do u expect in April? Panama has so much to offer, so if you ever decide to stay at Sterling Reef its a definite yes. I will be a return customer.
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10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Best place that we have ever stayed at in PCB !

Friendly staff at check in and the rooms and views were extremely nice! We will definitely be back!!!

10/10 Excellent

shana j.

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2020 Vacation

Aweesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

kristi s.

Great little vacation

we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Condo was very roomy and spacious. Everything was clean and neat. Only thing I noticed was someone does an awful lot of frying foods. Some left over grease in the stove area and the silverware needed to be rewashed. Just little nit picky things that were not a big deal at all. Only complaint I have is there was no blender in the kitchen. Had to go buy one for frozen drinks. All and all it was a great place to stay and we will be back very soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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Great!

It was very clean and welcoming. We were only able to stay a couple days, but we arrived after our trip to Destin. This place was larger than we expected. It's even better than the photos! The view was fantastic. It was great being able to look at the sunrise in the morning from bed or the balcony. A couple things we noticed were: -The lock on the master balcony was missing. This wasn't a deal breaker since it was the 5th floor. It did make me a little nervous about neighbors climbing over and getting in, though. Never happened, but my worrying mom mind can get away from me. -The master bath door lock was broken (unable to turn). It was my family staying with me, so I was ok with that. -The hallway bathroom lock would unlock if the handle was turned (rendering the lock useless). It caused a slight issue with my children, but they're family so it was fine. -The washing machine would turn off mid cycle. I tried to turn it on twice and it wouldn't get to the spin or rinse setting, so I said forget it and accepted that we would wash our clothes when we returned home. -The elevators got crowded during peak times (lunch/dinner/after it rained), so being on the 5th floor was great! We could use the stairs better than those who stayed on the 18th floor! -If you go to bed early, expect to hear your neighbors stomping a little or slamming their doors. It's not the unit's fault, though. People need to be more considerate. -This place had everything I needed in the kitchen to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We were very pleased with how clean and tidy everything was. -Lastly, when we entered the room we were changing into our swimsuits. Our door was opened by a lady with a welcoming packet. No knock, nothing. She walked in without warning. My son was naked, but quickly hid when he noticed someone inside. It was definitely unexpected, but I'm chalking it up to us not going to the welcome desk prior to entering the room. All in all, I still rate this 5 stars. It was beautiful, convenient, and CLEAN. I appreciate the last bit more than you know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Family Fun

Loved the view from this room, not too high. Very clean. Loved the keypad lock on the door so you don’t have to worry about keys when you go to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

J G.

Price and amenities

Price and amenities
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10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

It was wonderful i would recomemd it to anybody wanting a place to stay

It was wonderful i would recomemd it to anybody wanting a place to stay

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