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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Thomas Drive
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

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About this property

Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view!

Welcome to unit 515 at Top of the Gulf!

This cozy condo has large windows with an amazing view overlooking the pool and the Gulf of Mexico! It's perfect for a small family, romantic getaway or a solo trip to relax. This condo is located on the 5th floor of the building facing the ocean and sleeps up to 4 people with a queen bed and a sofa with a pull out trundle as well as a full bathroom. We provide everything needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The kitchen has the usual appliances, dishes, pot/pans, and utensils---all the comforts of home to cook a family meal. This unit has a queen bed and a sofa with a trundle. Besides the beautiful view, we have a nice 65" smart TV!

There is a fitness center located on the 3rd floor, game room located on the 6th floor, shuffle board, and an internet lounge located on the 1st floor. There are coin operated laundry facilities on every other floor (2nd, 4th, 6th, & 8th). There is newly upgraded free WiFi that works throughout the complex.

Large pool with a kiddie pool just steps from the beach!

Besides looking at the emerald waters from our condo, there are three balconies on the 5th floor with Adirondack chairs you can use to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gulf!

The complex is located on South Thomas Drive just minutes away from the best of PCB dining, signature golf courses, deep-sea fishing, night clubs, water and amusement parks, miniature golf, and gift shops. Major grocery stores and retailers are also within a 5-10 minute drive. Top of the Gulf is full of fun family-friendly amenities that will be sure to make your vacation one-of-a-kind.

**Top of the Gulf charges a fee of $30.00 cash for only 1 parking pass and 4 wristbands. Visit the on-site HOA main office during office hours upon arrival to purchase. Additional pay to park offsite is available**

Resort Amenities:

• Private Beach

• Gulf Front Swimming Pool

• Kiddie Pool

• Outdoor Grill Area with 4 Grilling Stations

• Community Picnic Areas

• Snack Bar (Open Seasonally)

• Shuffleboard

• Community Corn Hole

• Game Room

• Fitness Center

• Free WiFi

VCR # 39594

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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

Important information

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Property Registration Number 39594
Property # 2261334vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is 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. Check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park, and consider making time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • WonderWorks - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pineapple Willy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Anchor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best beachfront value in PCB! Incredible view! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Shipwreck Island Waterpark is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

perry n.

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

Great location, very quiet, ease parking

Recommend this location, great property well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks Perry We're glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Millie J.

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

Vacation of a lifetime!

The room was a wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Perfect for us!

Jeff and Jeanette's Moon Jelly Retreat was perfect for us! Love the condo itself and location in PCB. Have already booked a return trip. Had issue with the Roku tv and Jeff was very fast in helping us getting it working. Thank you for sharing your adorable condo with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thanks Kelly We’re glad you had a great visit and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Great 👍

Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
Thanks Brandon! We’re glad you liked it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

PCB Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean, seemed well maintained and it is a great location. The view of the gulf and beach out the windows was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2024
Thanks Lynn! We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Snowbirds/Beach bums

We had a very good week here! Weather was good this resort has everything you’ll need. So many great places to eat & drink close by. Apartment was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2024
Thanks Lisa! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

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

Very enjoyable

We would recommend this studio condo. Jeff was very easy to work with. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thanks Marianne We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bridget

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! Condo was perfect for what we needed. We will come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thanks Bridget! We’re glad you had a great time and would love to host you again! We give discounts to repeat guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Everything was beautiful.

peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thanks Carol We’re glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacie S.

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

515

Great location. Had everything we needed! Loved the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Lacie! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Amazing vacation

We loved our stay at Top of the Gulf! The condo was perfect for our needs and we appreciated the beach chairs and the umbrella being included! Also the coffee and snacks! Every turn to get to our room had amazing views!! We loved being so close to the beach and also 2 State parks. We came to relax and that's exactly what we did, thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thanks Barb! We’re glad you enjoyed your vacation at our condo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

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

Ironman Gulf 70.3

Top of the Gulf had everything we required. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thanks Scott! We’re glad you enjoyed our condo and congrats on your Ironman!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrik M.

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

Comfortable and clean

Stay was perfect for two people! Loved every bit of the stay. Only wish is that there was a couch in front of the tv rather the smaller bed. Besides that I was very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks Merrik! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Just what we needed

We loved everything about this cute condo! It comfortably slept all 4 of us with plenty of room ! And all the little touches were so nice. All the sand toys you could think of, beach chairs, plenty of towels and even the coffee pods! We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks Jennifer! We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis H.

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

Two week getaway!

The views from the condo are spectacular! The beach was right on the property and very clean. The host was very nice and answered emails very quickly. About the only negative thing was having to wear a wristband for two weeks.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2024
Thanks Francis! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya L.

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

The host our time in Panama City Beach an amazing experience.I have been felt so much like I home.

The best host ever.Went above the call of duty to make sure that we had an amazing experience.I hope I can have the same host and unit next time.Amazing unit with a amazing view only steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
Thanks Soraya! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo and had an amazing experience. We'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey V.

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

Amazing

Found this reservation last minute. We arrived earlier in the day then expected, Jeff worked with us and let us know when the cleaners were done. Great communication, place was clean, views were amazing, overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thank you for the review Lyndsey! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and had a great vacation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Trip

My wife and I stayed 5 nights. Employees were very nice and accommodating. Ice cream and pizza shops at the end of the parking lot. Our host Jeff was was very helpful. He answers emails quickly and is very nice and easy to talk to. Thank you Jeff hope to book again with you next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Thanks William! Were glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Lovely Condo with amazing view

I absolutely loved the condo and hope to stay again. The owners have taken great care to create a comfortable and stylish place right on the beach. The view is stunning. The bed is very comfortable and the linens were of a high quality. Plenty of towels and beach gear. Loved the condo building. It is not one of the giant high-rises - much more friendly and less crowded. I enjoyed the free use of the beach chair and of the umbrella as well. Sadly, Hurricane Helena interrupted my stay and I had to leave two days early. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie O.

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

Love the beach

We had a wonderful stay at Top of the Gulf. It’s an older facility but has been really well kept! The pool area was great!! All of the staff were very accommodating! The only reason we gave it an overall rating of 4 stars is because of the mattress on the bed and day bed. The day bed is worse than the queen bed. The queen bed needs box springs and that may help. If you have any kind of back issues, you will have issues with the beds. There also needs to be a chair other than the chairs at the table to sit on.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks for your feedback Connie and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the queen bed mattress, its a Tuft and Needle and I actually had a few guests ask me about it to purchase for themselves. As for the sofa/trundle, we're planning to replace those mattresses in the off season. We can see if we can put another chair in there instead of the bean bag chair in the corner, but the size of the condo can be a factor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie H.

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

Fantastic stay!!!

The reviews I saw prior to my stay stay was absolutely accurate! Anything you need for your stay is available and very convenient. The property manager, is very informative, and communicates with you when needed. They have extra incentives such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash that is way better than any other place I have stayed. Very good products in your room, and it is so clean. There is also plenty of pillows, blankets, and also cookware for you to use just in case. I have zero complaints about this place. They also had toys for children for the beach, and that made it so much easier than buying them. I am still in disbelief of how amazing my trip was so easily impacted by an amazing room. Also, even though there is no balcony, the view is still amazing!! I love how updated everything was!! The owner of this property definitely put a lot of love into this place. I will definitely be back to stay at this location on my next trip. So very impressed!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2024
Thanks Chelsie! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo. We like to think we put alot of love and effort in to make everyone's stay enjoyable and we would love to host you again (we always give discount to repeat guests!)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bory P.

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

Everything you need for a nice vacation

I booked this condo for my parents to go on vacation but they ended up not being able to go, so I went instead. The condo was clean and the owners provided all the details about the condo and had all of the amenities you would need for an enjoyable stay. I had a crazy incident with the door, in which I contacted the owner, Jeff about. I was actually glad it was me there and not my parents lol. Jeff immediately responded, was patient with me, and helped me by taking care of the issue within the hour, to which I had no problems after it had been resolved. I was impressed with the beautiful condo and amazing location just steps to the beach and with a gorgeous view from the window. The beach chairs were a bonus. Thank you! All of this was important, but I was also very impressed with communication by the owners. I do recommend this condo and these owners for anyone wanting to visit PCB.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Bory and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view, but tight

The view from the room was amazing, we especially loved the large side window. However, the space was just too small for 4 people, in my opinion. We had two adults, a teenager and my 10 year old. The pull out couch is really a trumble bed and the couch part was horribly creaky. Every time my husband moved it woke us up. Also, since the trundle sat on the floor he got up in the night, tripped over it and fell. There was no walkway. The bathroom was tiny. We didn’t have anywhere to hang up wet swimsuits or towels. The place was decorated nicely and management was very quick to respond when I let them know the door code wasn’t working. We were just given a code and no other instructions, but apparently we were supposed to know it was hit “lock” door code hold “lock” for 2 seconds). It didn’t work half the time anyway. I wouldn’t plan on four people staying here, two maybe three.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Hi Sarah I'm sorry the condo didn't meet your expectations. It is a small condo (457 sq ft ) so space is a consideration. You can move the bottom trundle of the couch all the way out if it makes it easier. Based on your feedback about the lock we will update our instructions to provide more clarity.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Just like the photos - clean, beautiful view and close to everything!

My boyfriend and I needed some time away from work so we took a short trip to PCB. We stayed at the property for a couple of days and couldn't have been more thrilled. The view is amazing, you're steps away from the beach and the room came stocked with everything we needed for our getaway. And while we didn't use everything that was there, if you needed it, there's beach chairs, floats, sand castle making gear, etc. There were plenty of extra pillows, blankets, towels too. The coffee table is pretty big and it's also glass so I moved it to the side during our stay. I know my clumsy self and saw it a bit more in the way (while being kind of invisible) than I would have liked. But, I just moved it to the side and kept on with my day. There isn't a private balcony but there are several shared ones right around the corner that never had anyone on them so it was like your own, big balcony. The condo has plenty of parking and it's easy to find. You do have to pay $30 to park and to get your wristband, but that was an easy five minute process. The bands just let neighbors and crew know you're staying there and not just someone wondering the property. Jeff, the host was VERY prompt in answering any questions I had. Terry at the front desk was super nice and Kenny on the beach was as well. The only slightly negative I would say is that the floors could have been cleaner. It's hard in Florida, I know that, but that would probably be the only negative. All-in-all, I would give it a 5-star and stay again in a heartbeat! If you're wanting a beachfront property with a good view that's close to everything, then this is the place! Thanks again, Jeff! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
Thank you Erika! We’re glad you enjoyed the condo and your stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Josh K.

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

Should have been Better but bad luck happens

So first off, place was great and honestly I’d come back and stay here again. 98% of it was great but the 2% was unfortunate and had an impact on the week unfortunately. Issues we had: First day the Britta purified drinking water had a leak, we filled it up and it leaked all on the floor. No issues. Contacted Jeff and he instructed to throw away.shower also had an issue and would only work on low pressure unless you or your partner would hold in a button. Again contacted Jeff but no handyman apparently could fix until the next week when we were gone so had to deal with that. Elevators broke (both) during the trip and one was down for most of the duration. Not an issue for property owner but considering we got stuck in the elevator for roughly 15 minutes, it still left a bad taste in our mouth. Girlfriend had to use an inhaler to get up 5 flights of stairs one night, again just annoying. Both were fixed by the end of the week. No dishwasher tablets left so unable to finish that prior to departure. Air was overall just “ok”. Normally you can get room temp down to under 70 but unable to do so here. Minor things that made the trip less than enjoyable but not all was on the owners. The shower not working all week was why it lost the star. Great location. Loved the area. Beaches were even better. Second day elevator stopped
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thanks for the feedback Josh. Apologies in the delay in getting a replacement showerhead- the 3 handyman I use were either out of town or tied up on larger projects prepping for the pending hurricane. I know you rightfully pointed out that the elevator issues aren't something I have control over and the HOA had the elevator company repair them, but I fully understand the hassle of being stuck in the elevator and having to use the stairs while carrying things. I'm glad you'd be willing to stay here again. Please message me when you're looking to book as we always give discounts to repeat guests and I would give you an additional discount to try to offset some of the inconveniences you had during your stay!

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