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No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs

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Two queens + two recliners
Pool w/toddler pool & snack shack
Roomy studio with a view
Free daily beach chairs included
Kitchen for making all the essentials

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main room

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs

Starfish Studio is clean, quiet, comfortable, and CLOSE! Sitting directly on the beach with a superior view, we even have FREE beach chairs + umbrella for you daily (in season) so you can head to the sand without lugging loads of stuff.

This gorgeous studio is perfectly sized for 1-4 people, and the ideal location to enjoy a memory-filled trip.

But don't just take our word for it:

"This place was amazing! Not only was she the most wonderful and comprehensive host I've ever had, every single detail was spot on. I will 100% be back to PCB, and I will 100% be seeking out this gem again. The icing on the already fantastic cake was the chair service. Being able to walk out to the beach carrying just a small bag was amazing." - Cassie S., Towson, MD

The Starfish Studio faces the water and is located on the 5th floor—not too high and not too low—of a smaller, quieter, easy in/out resort. With tremendous views of the beach and the pool from our floor to ceiling window, the condo is remodeled and features two queen beds, a dining table for four, two recliners, a smart TV with HD service, a kitchen area with all you need for meals or snacks, LVP flooring and updated lighting, pots/pans, granite countertops, a gorgeous bathroom with walk in shower. A large walk-in closet accommodates clothing, shoes, and luggage with ease.

*There is a great view of the water and a screened window that opens but NO PRIVATE BALCONY. A large, communal balcony is just 3 doors down with comfy chairs to enjoy.

This cozy complex (just 199 condos and 8 stories) is in the highly sought-after Thomas Drive area. The grounds and landscaping are gorgeous; and the pool is stunning. A toddler pool is ideal for little ones, and ample pool chairs are available. There is a great snack shack by the pool and beach with food and drinks, and an ice maker is right on site to conveniently fill your cooler.

Check out the shuffleboard court and cornhole boards for games in the sun, or an inside game room that is newly remodeled gets you away from the heat. There is a fitness room with new equipment on property as well. Coin laundry facilities are located throughout the complex.

Primary renter must be at least 21 years old, sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of booking, be present for the duration of the stay, and agree to a $200 damage deposit hold (not a charge) placed on a credit/debit card that will be released after his/her uneventful stay. A $30 fee/per stay is required by the Resort to be paid upon arrival. Guaranteed parking for one car; a second is possible depending on occupancy of the resort. The maximum guests allowed in the condo is 4. No pets, ESA, or visitors allowed.

Property manager

Megan Hicks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Primary renter must be 21 years old and present for the duration of the stay. MAX OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No pets/ESA, visitors.
Primary renter must sign a digital rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. $30 cash resort fee to be paid to resort upon arrival.
A required $200 damage deposit hold will be placed on the credit card used to book prior to check in.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 24620

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 apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. With jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pineapple Willy's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Ugly Saloon - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No chairs? No problem! Starfish Studio beachfront: clean, comfy, w/free chairs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Signal Hill Country Club and Signal Hill Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Arron R.

Great accomodations

Excellent place to stay for vacation

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

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

A great time

We loved the decor in the condo. Certainly had everything we needed. Loved the grounds, the pool, and especially the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Wonderful experience

The resort is beautiful with so many amenities! Our condo always exceeds our expectations and Megan is very responsive with any questions. We will be booking again for our next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

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

Holly and Joe Adams

It was wonderful!!! Everything was so clean and loved the view from the condo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamont W.

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

Perfect accommodations for a stay at the beach!

The unit was exactly as pictured, meticulously clean and had a wonderful beach themed decor. Beautiful views of the beach from the unit. We would certainly book here again and highly recommend others to do so as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kavik H.

Ideal getaway

Ample space for a couple or 2 looking to relax. Place is clean and has a outstanding view.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Awesome location

Bueautifully remodeled, overall a wonderful stay, great views, awesome pool, house keeping in the room could use some help.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria s.

Beautiful room with a great view

The room was exceptionally clean and has everything we needed for our stay and the beds were very comfortable! Great views and the communication and welcome feel was top notch. We’ll definitely stay here again when we come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Extended Stay

The condo is perfect, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The new shower is nice and relaxing as well. The location is wonderful, close to any and everything you need. Staff is friendly and nice. I enjoyed my time, booked again for next season.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Amazing Florida Vacation

We had a fantastic time while staying at the Top of the Gulf. Megan supplied everything we needed. The guest book you put together was awesome. We ate at some of the best restaurants. With easy access to the beach, we enjoyed going everyday.we would highly recommend this spot for vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

The condo was fantastic!! Cute and clean. Just the perfect size. :)

The condo was great. Fantastic view of the ocean. I took my two teenage daughters with me and we stayed for 4 nights. We slept with the windows open to hear the ocean waves. It was sooo great. We will definitely be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

The cutest unit!

My husband and I stayed in the unit for my 40th birthday! It was exactly like pictured and everything was perfect! I would definitely stay in the unit again and can’t wait to come back! The beds were also really comfortable!! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

Just what is needed for a beach vacation!

Starfish Studio is an absolute dream for a beach getaway for a small family. My husband, two young children, and I had everything necessary for a comfortable vacation. The beds were cozy. The kitchen had all the basics needed for our breakfasts and lunches. The bathroom was beautifully decorated and had ample room for all of our toiletries. There were plenty of extension cords, which helped keep our devices charged and ready. One of the adults and both kids would cuddle up in front of the window and watch the morning storms from our room, wrapped in a blanket. Truly a very nice stay! Wish we didn’t have to leave!
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

AMAZING

Such an adorable studio condo. I will be back and use it again. Perfect location. Perfect staff. Quiet, peaceful! Nice friendly families! Will recommend to anyone out there.

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

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

Second stay, love it

Megan is a great host. Condo is in a great location. Had a small housekeeping issue but as soon as I brought it to Megan's attention it got taken care of. Love the decor. Binder filled with helpful information is a great touch. The included beach chairs & umbrella are a great addition. Only suggestion I have is to add a couple beach towels. But overall, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joellen M.

Perfect PCB place!

We had the best week staying in this condo! It was perfect for three of us. Megan was very quick to respond to my questions before booking and provided very detailed information once I had placed my reservation. The unit is updated, spotless, and very “beachy”. The owners provided us with everything we needed for the week. The building is clean and maintained and has a huge parking lot so parking was never an issue. Above all else, you just can’t beat the spectacular view of the pool and Gulf from this place. Great spot! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Very Clean and updated

Megan Hicks was very easy to work with and fast to respond to any questions. My mother passed away and her funeral was during the time of my original booked trip. I was not able to go on my original booked trip. Megan did work with me to reschedule, but the price was almost doubled of what I had originally paid. I understood that only available dates were in prime season so price was higher, but it was much higher. It was either pay the difference or lose what we had already paid. I I am grateful that she did work with me and I didn’t lose my money. Very nice condo, beautifully decorated. Place is very small, but is a good size for 2 people. Only downfall is that it does not have a balcony. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Fun Birthday Weekend

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday. The place was clean and everything we could have asked for. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

Fun in the sun at the Starfish Studio!

Love the condo and the property and how close it is to the beach! Everyone was so nice and helpful!!

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

We really enjoyed our stay at Top Of The Gulf. Great location! The room was nice!

We had a great time and met some great people. The room was nice and the beach access was awesome! I really loved that our unit came with chairs and umbrella for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Great stay, bring your own umbrella!

Overall, we had a very positive experience staying at this condo. Pros: Beds we’re comfortable, great location to shops and stores, wonderful view, working elevators and luggage carts aplenty, updated decor, working stove, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and sink, rain shower head, smart thermostat and high quality new windows, communication with owner. Cons: The handles on the barn doors to the bathroom should be switched. With such a narrow hallway, we found ourselves running into the outside handles that protruded into the walking area. We also found a few hairs on the pillows and sheets when we first went to lay down. Lastly, be aware that if it is windy (more than 11mph + winds), the beach chair company will not set up the umbrellas. My husband, who is very fair-skinned, was unable to come down and enjoy the beach with me 3 out of the 4 days during our stay. You may want to think about bringing your own umbrella/tent instead of relying on the beach service. There are also no umbrellas in the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Amazing host!

We had a really great stay! The room was amazing & so cozy! The host goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is nice! Would absolutely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Great place to stay with quick access to the beach.

Condo was just as described and was comfortable for our family of 3. Megan was a fantastic host and made our trip extra special for our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

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

Perfect getaway for two

We had an amazing time at this property. The room was beautifully and decorated perfectly with a beachy theme. We really enjoyed our stay. Super close to Pineapple Willys and an ice cream shop! Also, you can’t beat the free chairs and umbrella. Megan was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great Getaway

We had a lovely time with family. The condo was great and had everything we needed. Only complaint was with the guy on the beach who assigned beach chairs. He was rude and pushy. The snack shack was open only part of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Megan Hicks

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We are Megan & John Hicks from Johns Creek GA, and we manage our two rental condos under the name Sun and Sand PCB. We have long been avid travelers, heading everywhere from the beaches to the ski slopes, enjoying popular areas as well as more remote ones in the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, and Europe. With such a passion for travel, we had a desire to own vacation homes for our enjoyment as well as others'.

We believe our condos will be some of the best vacation homes you'll experience. Rest assured each condo is more than just a place to stay; it's a place to feel right at home. We hope you enjoy!

Why they chose this property

We love Panama City Beach, having visited here for many years. We knew we wanted to own a condo directly on the Gulf and wanted a place that was perfect for a couple or family. Top of the Gulf was perfect--the complex is so well maintained and it has all the amenities we look for in a beach vacation destination--a great pool, a great location directly on the beach, grills to use if we want, and a Surf Shack with snacks and drinks. All the extras just put it over the top for us and we knew guests would love it too.

What makes this property unique

This cozy complex (just 199 condos and 8 stories) is in the highly sought-after Thomas Drive area. The grounds and landscaping are gorgeous; and the pool is stunning. A toddler pool is ideal for little ones, and ample pool chairs are available. There is a great snack shack by the pool and beach with food and drinks, and an ice maker is right on site to conveniently fill your cooler.

Check out the shuffleboard court and cornhole boards for games in the sun, or an inside game room that is newly remodeled gets you away from the heat. There is a fitness room with new equipment on property as well. Coin laundry facilities are located throughout the complex.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests