Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8!
Welcome to Ocean Reef 1601
Our condo is a four bedroom 3 bath beach residence that sleeps up to 8 comfortably because all the rooms and the living area are quite large. This past fall we upgraded our condo with an elegant tile floor throughout the condo. As you’ll see from the pictures this beautiful travertine surface gives this beach residence a very special look. You’ll find the balcony to be quite large as well with plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy incredible views of the world’s most beautiful beaches. We like to bring our binoculars along when we come so that we can enjoy our morning coffee while we watch the dolphins playing in the gulf. Sometimes it seems like there close enough to touch. Our condo is decorated with a more upscale beach theme that’s very comfortable. We wanted to create the feel of the beach without “shouting it out”. We also wanted to make this a home away from home. For us and our guests. We hope you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some of the unique features of this wonderful beach environment:
Here are some more interesting features of our beach residence: -Per resort each unit is allowed up to 2 vehicles -Electronic KABA lock so no keys to worry about -Carefree check-in so you can go right to this residences once you’re in town -1600 Square Feet of Living Space on the 16th floor -280+ Square Feet of Balcony with premium cast aluminum furniture -The Living room comfortably seats 6 -Living Room includes a 50” Flat Screen -Dining Area seats 8 around an high top table and kitchen bar seats 4 -Kitchen has granite counter tops with a stainless steel double sink and disposal -Fully equipped Kitchen includes microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffeemaker -Master Bedroom has KING bed and a 32” TV & DVD, and gulf view with balcony access -Master Bath has a combination tub/shower and double vanity -2nd Master has QUEEN bed and a 32” TV & DVD -The 2nd bath has a combination tub/shower -3rd Bedroom has a DOUBLE bed, and a 19” TV and DVD -The 3rd bath has a combination tub/shower -The 4th Bedroom has a TWIN OVER DOUBLE BUNK, and a 19” TV & DVD -There is wireless internet access throughout the residence -There is washer/dryer conveniently located in the unit
We picked Ocean Reef 1601 because it offers us a conveniently located yet quiet beachfront location in resort building that is designed to be convenient for guests with some nice amenities. We think you’ll agree that Ocean Reef 1601 can be your beach home away from home, where you and your family to enjoy a truly memorable beach vacation. If you want to make sure your family has the beach vacation you all deserve, give our rental manager a call or an email as soon as you can.
More about Ocean Reef
Ocean Reef is a 23 story condominium resort building that opened in 2008. There are a variety of very nice features in this condominium: -23 floors in one tower with 3 high speed elevators -5 floors of parking underneath the building with assigned parking -330+ feet of white sand private beach frontage with easy access -Sparkling gulf front pool and sundeck -Renovated pool house with showers and restrooms -Hot tub -Seasonal beach service (extra) -Gulf view fitness center with treadmills and bikes -Indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room
Ocean Reef offers you everything you need for a wonderful family vacation experience!
You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.
Property manager
Best Beach Getaways
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
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Washer
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Free WiFi
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Property Registration Number 11652
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 Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf World Marine Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Pier Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Frank Brown Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - 11 min walk
Shuckums Oyster Pub & Seafood Grill - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Runaway Island - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEACH FRONT CONDO! SLEEPS UP TO 8! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack and Panama City Beaches. Pier Park is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Condo was great, the porch was huge, one of the biggest since coming to PCB. We’ve stayed at this resort before and always great pool/hot tub cleanliness.
Condo was just as expected. Owners were easy to work with and quick to respond! Unit was clean and well stocked. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!!
The condo was gorgeous, and the views were fantastic. Plenty of space to hang out together or do your own thing. The easy, private beach access with seating and shade available was perfect as well.
This condo is very spacious, absolutely beautiful and has amazing views! Gorgeous balcony and balcony furniture. Communication with the owners was very easy! Fans were in closets of bedrooms - which was GREAT! Would definitely stay here again!!!
Very nice, clean, conveniently located place. We spent amazing 6 days! Condo is fully equipped, everything you need is there. My family had a blast, thank you!
It was ok - will only book if nothing else is available
**Hotel Property:**
The staff was very friendly and helpful, particularly the parking attendants who assisted with the limited parking situation. For a 4-bedroom condo, it was frustrating that some units clearly had two designated parking spots while we were only assigned a single designated parking spot. Fortunately, they have additional parking across the street that is free. The main thing is that this hotel doesn't have any baggage trollies. This was very disappointing considering how many guests they receive and the inconvenience of carrying all the bags to the hotel room.
We had an issue with the smoke detector batteries dying and found it difficult to reach property management by phone. It would have been better if they clearly communicated that texting is the best way to contact them. Once we texted, maintenance arrived quickly and resolved the issue. The property itself doesn’t offer many amenities, but it’s great if you're primarily looking for beach access. Ice is overpriced.
**The Room:**
Cleaning was very basic, with dust everywhere above and below eye level. The mattress was uncomfortable, and the pillows were so thin we had to stack all the extras just to get some neck support. I didn’t get the rest I needed because of this. The furniture could definitely use some updating, and the ceiling fan seemed unstable, making me worry it might fall. The AC control panel was barely attached to the wall, adding to the feeling that the room needed better maintenance.
We loved the property. It was large and comfy. The beds were not as comfortable as we had hoped, but they were okay. The view was magnificent and it was convenient to everything. We laughed necause we couldnt find the 3rd bathroom, but it was there! Overall, a great place.
Condo was very nice and well equipped. Loved the huge balcony and all the seating. It was also nice to have an assigned parking spot. Will definitely be staying again.
We stay in PCB every summer after I worked in the area for a year. This is by far the best location and best condo we have ever rented. Everything was perfect and easy. Highly recommend.
My family stayed here for 5 nights. There were 7 of us, and having 4 bedrooms was great.
The kitchen was well-stocked. Ice maker wasn’t working, but mgmt supplied ice trays. The pliving room now has a big sectional couch instead of the plaid sofa and loveseat in the picture. It was very comfortable. The dining area really just served as a catch-all, since we had all our meals on the balcony. Two of us are older, and the bar type chairs would not have worked for us.
The balcony is spacious with lots of seating. A couple of chairs have rips in the webbing. The cover for the wall-mounted light on the patio was on the floor behind a chair, broken.
The bed frame in the master needs some work - it was wobbly and very noisy when we moved in the bed. The mattress could use replacing. The master bath seemed dark, maybe just needs different light bulbs. Water pressure for showers was excellent!
We have some tall people in our family. The bathrooms in this condo seem to have been designed for very young children.
Check-in and check-out were very easy with no keys involved! Parking was adequate. Three elevators kept up with the demand. There is a lot of street noise, but it calmed down by midnight or so.
The beach is very nice, except for a drainage type pipe that drains brown water right into the Gulf. Not sure what that is. The Gulf water was clear, blue/turquoise and very comfortable. The pool was nice, but small.
Overall, a great place for a big family.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Becky O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mac A.
14 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Early access did not work
We were very pleased when we received a text stating that we could access the unit two hours early. But upon arrival the early access code that was provided in the text message did not work. We tried calling all of the numbers but no one would answer. I left a message on two of the extensions but no one returned a call. So after sitting outside of the unit in the heat after a half hour I tried calling the numbers again. This time I was able to speak with a human but he told me that I had apparently entered the early access code numbers incorrectly or too fast and that the lock had blocked me out and that there was nothing he could do. So we had to sit there until 4:00 when finally the regular access code worked.
Stay was great. Just wish it was a little cleaner.
Floor sticky, table was not clean and behind bed in master room disgusting.
Positive: Parking and everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Easy entrance to condo.
We had a great stay! Place was stocked with all we needed. Very spacious!
Great view! Plenty of balcony seating!
Would love to book again in the future!!!
We had a great time! The unit was more updated than pictured. There is a new couch. Everything was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. I would most definitely stay here again!
Condo was beautiful, clean and lots of room for us all including the grand baby room to run and play. Only downside was the parking garage we drove a suburban and a Tahoe so it was tight getting in and out of the garage. But the week was wonderful and the weather perfect. Once again we had a week of laughs and fun times to to cherish. Thanks for the use of your beautiful condo!
The condo itself was older but nice. There is no luggage cart in the buidling so unloading is not pleasant. There is no free set of umbrellas with the condo and they are expensive to rent. No room to store groceries since it doesn't have a pantry. The reservations and communication for our stay was very good. Enjoyed our stay and the weather in spite of the little inconveniences.
Carolyn N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Michael H.
17 August 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Horrible communication
Horrible communication. A bunch of stuff didn’t work. Door wouldn’t work and was locked out for 4 hours and she wouldn’t answer for the first 2 hours. Definitely won’t be back.
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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