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Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a dining area with white furniture.
A spacious living room with a flat-screen TV, a brown leather sofa, a brown leather armchair, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a glass table set for four, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Thomas Drive

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and 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 St. Andrews State Park and Panama City Beaches. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rick Seltzer Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sea Screamer - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Capt Anderson's Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪J. Michael's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watercrest Beach Retreat w/ Gulf-Front Balcony & Family-Friendly Amenities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. St. Andrews Bay and Rick Seltzer Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very satisfied and will likely book soon for next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 29 October 2026
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a satisfying stay! Thank you for choosing Book That Condo. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another wonderful vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good

The condo was very nice, clean and had a great view! Had everything you need to get started. Book your condo was easy to work with and very responsive if we had any questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot, beautiful house, clean and easy check in! All you need to enjoy yourself!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you found the home clean, easy to access, and a perfect spot for your vacation. It is wonderful to hear you had everything you needed to relax and enjoy your stay. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Stay

Great stay
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Property is very dated. Pictures don't match. Property needs updated, everything is dated, furniture is a hodge podge of mismatch, beds are not comfortable. Not stocked well with cooking necessities and drawers falling apart. Definitely not worth the cost compared to other units. Property needed work prior to checking in, which I was allowed to still check in, which I appreciated. Ended up having to call about drains. Elevators not working properly. I stayed here in this same unit 2 years ago, elevators with the same issues, and unit is worse now.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 14 October 2026
We’re truly sorry your stay didn’t meet your expectations, especially after enjoying this unit in the past. We understand your disappointment and appreciate you sharing your concerns. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

This place was nice, great quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Janice! We're thrilled you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a great time at this condo. Views were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thank you so much for reviewing our condo, Paul. We loved having you, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

We would gladly book again. The location and amenities were perfect for us. Honestly wished we could have stayed longer!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Thank you Chris for your 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed your stay and thrilled to hear that you will book with us again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Panama City Rental

Very nice location and clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great experience

The property was exactly as shown very peaceful and a great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Hi Krystal, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so happy to have earned 5-stars on your stay! We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo/great view

The condo was clean and stocked with extra bedding necessities. The view from the balcony was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you, Sarah, for your great review! We're pleased to hear that you found the condo clean and well-stocked with extra bedding necessities, and that you enjoyed the balcony view. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Clean and roomy. Very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you Kelly for your 5-star review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtakingly Beautiful. .

Breathtakingly Beautiful. Great place for a big family, spacious. Excellent condominium. Close to a lot of activities. Prettiest beaches in Florida. Nice pool and grounds also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
We agree, we love our beach! Thank you for the 5-star review on your stay with us, Jennifer. We hope you come back again to see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall break 2024

Condo was clean & furnished beautifully
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you, Lynne! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the condo clean and beautifully furnished. We hope to welcome you back for another great visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo

It was the perfect condo for me and my children. Unit was clean and as expected. View of the ocean was great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Hi Stella! Thank you for the 5-star review on your stay with Book That condo! We welcome you back to be our guest anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was perfect. Very clean and super spacious. We had 4 adults and stayed 7 nights. The views of the Gulf were amazing. The pool was wonderful. I was a bit concerned when I saw it was across from the elevator but never heard a sound. Construction on the condo did start while we were there but they never started earlier than 9am.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the condo clean, spacious, and perfectly suited for your group. It’s great that the views and pool added to your experience and that being near the elevator didn’t cause any noise issues. We appreciate your understanding regarding the construction schedule and are happy it did not interfere with your trip. Thank you for the wonderful feedback and for choosing us for your vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

PCB in Sept

Property offers a lot of easy accessible amenities. Enjoyed pool and beach areas. Unit floor plan worked out well, ocean view is limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Thank you for allowing us to host your stay in PCB, Dianne. We are surprised to hear the ocean view is limited, as this condo is located directly on the beach with a Gulf view. We feel the photos clearly depict the view from the condo.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5

Good place I have good time with my family thank you we come back
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing time

Everything was perfect, location as always, room was clean and had everything we needed. If I can change one thing it would be to replace the mattresses, it brought back memories of Boot Camp. With that being said our family will be coming back again and we had a great time.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

It worked

Great location! Unit needs renovation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The place was nice and as listed. The only issue we had was with the hot water the first day and it was resolved quickly. Remote in kids bedroom did not work but was not an issue for us. Beach was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thank you Nicole for your 5-star review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

4

It was nice and clean. I just wish the washer and dryer was a little bigger.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Liked Watercrest

We liked our stay, but the deck could have been cleaned better. The master bedroom bed needs a new box springs as you tend to move to the center thru the night.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Thank you for your review and for choosing Book That Condo for your stay at Watercrest. We appreciate your feedback and will address the cleanliness of the deck and the condition of the box spring in the master bedroom to ensure a more comfortable experience for our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide you with an even better stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Trip

Loved the condo with a nice balcony and beautiful view. It was comfortable for our group. Unit is a few steps away from the elevator. Check in is between 4-6pm. Just a short drive to restaurants and grocery stores. We had a small unexpected issue: Condo had to be sprayed for crawling roaches and we had to pay 57 for the parking permit which is done online. Sue from the management was helpful and our parking fee was reimbursed. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the condo, balcony views, and overall comfort, and that our team was able to assist quickly with your concerns. We appreciate your understanding regarding the unexpected issue and are happy the parking fee was resolved. It’s wonderful to know you would stay again, and we thank you for choosing to stay with Book That Condo.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was fine overall, but I wouldn’t choose this particular unit again. The balcony is tucked away, so the views aren’t as good as other spots on the property. When I asked about checking in early, they wanted to charge 50—seriously? That left a bad taste. Also, they don’t mention it on the listing, but there’s a required parking fee. Definitely better locations on this property if you’re looking for a good view and straightforward experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear the overall stay was fine, though we’re sorry this unit didn’t meet your expectations with the balcony view and that the early check-in fee and parking fee felt frustrating. We’ll review how these details are communicated so guests have a clearer understanding ahead of time. We appreciate your input and hope we can host you in a unit better suited to your preferences next time.
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