11 Pools · Sleeps 6 · Drive-Up Townhouse · Beach Access · No Elevator Waits

Panama City Beach, Florida
$235 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Welcome to Beach Bum Retreat at Gulf Highlands Beach Resort. 11 pools. Private beach access. Park at your front door: no elevators, no luggage carts, no waiting.
Our 2-bedroom townhouse sleeps 6 and was just updated with new luxury vinyl flooring throughout. King bed in the master, two queens in the second room, full kitchen, washer and dryer in unit. The beach is a 3-minute walk. Gulf Highlands is a fully gated resort with quiet streets, the kind of place where kids can roam without parents worrying about traffic.

The Space:
The master bedroom has a king bed, its own Smart TV, and a private en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has two queen beds and a Smart TV, perfect for kids, a second couple, or the friends who always end up on the trip.
The living room is bright and comfortable with fresh new flooring and plenty of space to unwind after a beach day. The full kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes, a drip coffee maker, and a Keurig so you are not forced to eat out every meal. Washer and dryer are in the unit. Two reserved parking spaces sit directly outside your front door. Central AC throughout.
We just updated our listing photos to reflect the current condition of the property — take a look before you book.

Guest Access:
Guests have full access to all Gulf Highlands Beach Resort amenities:
11 resort pools
Private Gulf beach access — 3-minute walk from the unit
Beachfront dining at the resort restaurant
Mini golf
Community gym
Pickleball and tennis courts
Gated resort with security
Two reserved parking spaces directly outside your front door
Golf carts are popular throughout the resort. Carts must be rented through resort-approved vendors — outside rentals are not permitted on property.

Neighborhood:
Gulf Highlands sits on the west end of Panama City Beach — quieter and more residential than the Pier Park strip, but close to everything worth doing. The Gulf of Mexico is directly across the street: emerald water, white sand, and a designated crosswalk signal to safely get your family across Front Beach Road. The resort's beachfront restaurant is right there once you cross.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark is a 2-minute drive. Pier Park — restaurants, shopping, live entertainment — is just minutes away.

Getting Around:
A car is the easiest way around PCB and parking is never a problem here — two reserved spaces at your door. Uber and Lyft operate throughout Panama City Beach. The beach, all 11 pools, and the resort restaurant are all walkable from the unit.

Guest Interaction:
Self check-in with keyless entry — no office stop, no key pickup. Full instructions sent before your arrival. We stay out of your way but are easy to reach and typically respond within the hour if you need anything.

Other Details:
Grocery and essentials nearby:
Walmart — 5 minutes (1.2 miles)
Publix — 6 minutes (1.3 miles)
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) — 29 minutes (17.9 miles)
Uber and Lyft available throughout PCB
Registration: 48082

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Unit Size: 972 Sq Ft (90 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    6 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Stairway Handrail Height (inches): 36 Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2026

    Stayed May 31, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay. It was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach the amenities made our vacation even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this to anyone visiting Panama City

  • Sherry H.

    Submitted May 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    There was nothing that stood out about this property! So much wrong, took many pics. *Cleanliness, was cleaner when we left.*Master bed was no more than a large piece of old stained soiled foam with a cover on it. *Windows(3 in total)were old, dirty and cloudy. Couldn't see out very well.*Outdoor area patio block very uneven and deteriorating badly. All provided beach items just thrown in the back and unusable.*Carpeting, furniture old, dirty & stained.*Appliances were old, stove burners needed a good cleaning(1 didn't work). Fridge vibrated whenever it ran. *Kitchen cabinets, dressers old, made to look better by paint.*Black crap blown from A/C vents(mold?)*No outside maintenance being done. Flower pots had old faded fake flowers.Their pics of property are very mis-leading! Most items in property are very old and need replacing. Needs complete updating. Housekeeping doesn't take much time cleaning after guests leave, found items left by previous renters under beds. No vacuuming done under things. Mops, brooms & vacuum left in corner of kitchen still dirty. My wife spent way too much time cleaning things that should have been done prior to our arrival. We looked at other properties while there. Other hosts make their units appealing with updates, better maintenance etc. and are reasonably priced. Can't realize any was spent to fix up other than painting. Once they got our money the timely communication ended. We are coming back to PCB but won't be back here!

  • Joe M.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Everything was a described

  • Jessy G.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Location of the property was fantastic. 5 minute walk to the beach through the property grounds. The extra beach items were a plus when traveling with kids. Wagon, cooler and toys. Umbrella needed a little help...Communication with the host was super and check in process was easy. Had a few minor hitches at the property but nothing that would have me recommend someone not stay. Informed Steve of these things just in the event this was a housekeeping issue. Overall pleased with our stay.

  • Donna T.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    Condo was exactly as shown, very comfortable place. Everything you need for home and beach. Owners are quick to respond if needed. Definitely will book again if in the area!

  • Amber W.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Overall it wasn’t bad. But the distance to the beach is further than told and you can’t rent golf carts and use them on the property unless they come from the property. We didn’t know that ahead of time and booked a golf cart with an outside source causing us to have to do a lot of extra stuff to be able to use the golf cart.

  • Paul P.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2024

    Stayed Jan 6, 2024

    This was a very nice place to stay. No problems. Great communication with Steve. Would recommend for anyone.

  • Amy T.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Oct 1, 2023

    Great place to stay, very safe and close to everything.

  • Kiwani B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2023

    Stayed Sep 13, 2023

    Just what I needed…clean, peaceful, with all the amenities to make it the perfect vacation!

  • Beth N.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2023

    Stayed Jun 3, 2023

    We had an amazing week staying at this property. Loved the communication from the host very friendly and forth coming. Wil definitely look to book with them for our next family vacation

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