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Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!

Beachfront condo with water park and Hot tub

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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  • Place, Thomas Drive
  • Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!

***Must be 25 or older to book***

With so much to do, you may not spend much time in your room! But when you do, Boardwalk Beach Resort Condominium 1506 won't disappoint. This one bedroom, one bathroom hideaway sleeps up to six and features a comfy king bed in the master bedroom, fun, built-in bunks in the hallway plus a queen sleeper sofa in the spacious living room. Best of all, a large, modern kitchen enables you to save money for fun by preparing your own meals.

The Boardwalk Beach Resort includes:
Island Breeze Corner Market
Splash Zone children’s pool area with interactive water toys
Lavish pool deck
2,500 square foot zero entry pool (heated during winter months)
Two hot tubs
High-speed elevators
Covered parking
Security gated access
Beach Activities
Large private beach
Tiki Bar with live music on weekends in season

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 63980

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located 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 Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pineapple Willy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Rusty Anchor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Taco - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! on 15 November 2025 start from NZ$1,051.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo 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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved every minute. Overall I had a great time. My biggest problem was from the bar that offered a happy hour draft deal but had no draft beer to offer. Was told that the draft had a hard time staying cold.
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie e.

Family Friendly, great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year we have stayed in this condo and it does not disappoint. We love the family vibe and location. The beach is not crowded and the staff are always nice. There were a couple of days the pool would close early but we just dealt with it.

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

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

Home away from home

This condo was a perfect place to stay for my son and I. Room was clean, parking was easy and pool/hot tub was an added bonus. Beautiful view from the balcony as well. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

9 day Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at Boardwalk Beach Resort, managed by ECDI, was absolutely phenomenal. If you’re short on time, here are the key takeaways: the unit was CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, and FAMILY-FRIENDLY with SECURE GROUNDS, KIND STAFF, and an EASY, seamless check-in process—truly a five-star experience. This was our first time staying at this resort and booking through ECDI, and we’re already planning to return. After nearly a decade of staying elsewhere, we chose Boardwalk for its appealing amenities, especially the kiddie pool and splash pad for our two-year-old. The booking process was simple, and the condo exceeded expectations—it was even more beautiful than the photos. Check-in was impressively smooth. After a 12-hour drive, we were relieved to skip the traditional front desk wait. A week before arrival, we received our door code by email. Upon arrival, the security team quickly explained parking procedures, and we were in our room within minutes. The gated property and 24/7 on-site security made us feel incredibly safe throughout our stay. This experience has set a new standard for us—Boardwalk Beach Resort and ECDI have earned our loyalty.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorna J.

Dark & Dreary Place

Agent booked me here when the balcony is out of order. The amenities that they advertised i.e. hair dryer was not even there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Literally Perfect!

This condo is very well maintained. It is on the 15th floor, the view is spectacular. We ate on the balcony a lot but there is also a small table that seats 4 and 3 seats at the bar. It will comfortably sleep 6 with full bed in the bedroom, pull out sofa and 2 bunks. One bathroom, which was ok for just three of us. There are plenty of kitchen supplies plus toaster, coffee maker, blender. Fridge works great and we used the oven and stove a lot to cook. There’s a dishwasher but we didn’t use it. Just a couple of minor things needed repairs which we told them about at checkout. The location is great. It’s down close to the end of Thomas drive away from the hectic Front Beach rd. My son rented a jet ski two days in a row. They also had a shell island trip and banana boat ride you could do. The pool is very nice with two hot tubs and a kiddie pool area. There’s a bar that serves food next to the pool. We cooked mostly but the food people were eating looked yummy. Several nights they shot fireworks right on the beach in front of the condo and often had live singing at night. The elevators were very fast and parking was no problem. They also have a gym area that looks decent and a sauna. My husband would have like for the sauna to stay hot but he’d have to go turn it on an hour before he wanted to get it. Overall it was perfect. No complaints and would definitely recommend this condo
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ashley C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
MOLD!!!!!!!!!!Entire unit covered in ACTIVE BLACK MOLD SPORES!!!! DO NOT BOOK!!!! When we entered the property we could IMMEDIATELY smell the room was very moist and musty. After looking at all of the rooms we discovered active mold spores on ALL the air vents, in the bathroom, and on the shower head (pictures attached). In the kitchen, the mold spread to the drywall on the ceiling. We called the rental company within the hour. We had our young children with us and told them we were very concerned and requested to be moved to a safe property. They not only refused, but expected us to STAY IN THE UNIT while they sent a cleaner up to clean it (which would therefore make the spores airborne around me and my children). I was appalled and shocked. They still have not refunded our stay.Thanks to VRBO, my family and I were moved to a safe unit. The condo itself was actually great. Still unfortunate that we didn’t get to stay there. Do not book with this company under any circumstances. The unit is an extreme health hazard. Photographs for evidence below
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week vacation at the condo. Everything was clean and well kept when we got there. The ice maker did make a noise during the night when dumping. Super close to the elevators. The view was amazing. I love watching out the windows while eating breakfast. It was perfect for our family. The pull out was even comfy for my boys. The master king bed was super comfortable. We would definitely stay again in this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin e.

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

Great location

Our stay was amazing. Check in and out were a breeze. Location was great. It was close to a lot of resturants and stores but far enough away to not be with the party crowd, which is great for those with kids. Room was clean and comfortable. The only negative I have is the bed in the bedroom, its box spring didn't seem to fit the frame perfectly so movement caused it to shift so we had to move it back into place frequently. But not the of the world. Still a great stay!!! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

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

PERFECTION

Great location, very clean condo---only 1 issue during stay & it was taken care of IMMEDIATELY. Would definitely return to this property!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie e.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The room was clean and the perfect size. The location was great to where we could avoid all the traffic if we wanted to. Condos are family oriented and great for kids. I normally do not like staying in higher rooms but this one was not bad. We will definitely stay again.Only downside is the master bed mattress definitely needs an upgrade. It served it's purpose but if you have any back issues you may have some issues with sleeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

jamie b.

Teview

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely condo. Fresh, clean, comfy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Great time!

Love the beachy decorations and cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Nice room and view

Had a great time worth the money
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great PCB location and condo amenities

There was a lot to love about this trip and only a few cons. First, the condo was clean, well stocked, had 5 elevators so we never had to wait, and did an excellent job of enforcing all rules which kept it very family friendly. Beach area never was more than 1 umbrella/chair deep unlike many of the big condo complexes where we saw they had 3-4 rows. Beach area was clean and had good cleanup stations. Parking was close and even covered if you parked in lower level. The bad: master bed had ginormous craters in both sides that you could visibly see while standing next to the bed. The mattress was once a good quality but was way past its life span and resulted in a poor sleeping experience. The other issue was that the rental company requires you to sign an additional rental agreement which is no biggie BUT it asked for your credit for any damages AND any remaining amount due. The problem was I already paid in full and they listed on the agreement that I still owed the full amount so I refused to sign. They refused to alter it, so led to a bit of a stand off and thought i might have to contest with VRBO and cancel. It eventually got resolved but was a major headache. I was never able to get ahold of anyone via phone, email was the only way I could get a reply. Would I stay again? In this building yes, absolutely. In the same condo, probably not unless the mattress was replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooks S.

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

Loved Every Minute!!!

My wife and I came from Arkansas for a high school baseball tournament. We stayed 4 days and the room was exactly as advertised. Beautiful view and plenty of room. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Family Trip

Great experience - no issues. Located in the heart of the strip with a beautiful view and excellent beach spots. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

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

Excellent condo, minor inconveniences

Our condo was exactly as described and we enjoyed it, however, it locked us out over an hour before our check our time. That was very inconvenient but luckily someone was still inside condo to open as we knocked. Our vehicle along with many others was given parking violations because our parking permits had white out on them. This white out was done by the security guard handing them out. Seems minor right? It would be had it not been a threat of towing our vehicle because of something done by them!! I brought this to attention to the security guard working as we left out. She was a different one and was super concerned about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Very convenient!

This property was clean and well situated to the beach, water, pool, and fun stuff for the kids to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Perfect Condo

From check-in to check out, our stay was perfect. I was looking for a nice place for my family and I to stay while we visited my ill mother for her birthday and this condo did not disappoint. It was very clean and beautifully decorated with all the amenities! Heated pool was fantastic, as was the beach view. This is my new favorite condo! Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beach Paradise

This condo was an excellent place to stay - super clean, gorgeous ocean views, comfortable bed, great facility. Condo has a roomy layout, kitchen had everything we needed for cooking (could use some dry measuring cups and measuring spoons). We loved the location and being right on the beach was incredible. The high up deck chairs were great for seeing over the railing. We rented bikes for the week and had them delivered (they have a bike rack in the corner of the lower parking garage) and enjoyed the wide bike lanes on Front Beach Road. Walmart is right around the corner which made purchasing groceries and a few other items we'd forgotten quick and easy. Please note that there are starters for paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo/conditioner and bar soap. We brought tissues and coffee filters plus back up for all supplies (because of Covid, rentals no longer have communal items like salt and pepper). Beach towels are not included in the linens, but there are plenty of bath/hand towels under the bathroom sink. We will note that the photos in the listing show them offering a gift card to the bowling alley that is NOT available. Overall, a GREAT vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good property but horrible smell & top bunk was not usable

The resort is gorgeous, well maintained & in a good location. The condo was as advertised & we were satisfied with most of it. A couple issues was the horrendous old fish smell that permeated the entire condo, the leaky refrigerator & the top bunk. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted w/ a nasty, old fish smell. It didn't take long to figure out that it was coming from the freezer & refrigerator; mainly the freezer. Opening either door caused even more assault to your senses. I can only assume that the previous tenants stored fish in there and it spoiled or some other malfunction. We got cleaning supplies & scrubbed the inside, but that did not help. Even after cleaning it out, the smell was still noticeable. We ended up buying a bag of ice & a well-sealable plastic tote to store our ice because anything from the freezer ended up taking on the flavor of rotten fish. The room still smelled of fish, which you could adjust to once you were in it for a while, but if you left & returned or you opened the freezer, you were right back to smelling like an old fish market. We also noticed a bad leak from the freezer into the refrigerator. The top shelf was soaked & there was a puddle under the drawers in the bottom. I filed a maintenance request on the app, but never got any type of response during our stay. We soaked up all the water and immediately washed the towels so we could use them again because the water smelled so strongly of rotten fish that it would nearly make you vomit. We had to put the baking sheet tray to catch the dripping water since no one addressed our maintenance request. So between the offensive odor & lack of space because of using totes & sheet trays to compensate, it was very difficult to store any cold/frozen food items. Not to mention it was a total drag to spend valuable vacation time trying to clean & get rid of the odor & combat the constant dripping of water into the fridge. The only other complaint is regarding the top bunk. The first step to climb into the top bunk is unusually high, which would make it nearly impossible for a child to climb unless they had an adult lift them onto the ladder. But the biggest issue was there is NO type of railing at any point on the top bunk. Anyone who sleeps up there, especially a child, is at risk of falling out & landing on a hard, tile floor. Needless to say, this put a damper on our sleeping arrangements as I will not allow my child or anyone else to sleep up there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Edward B.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay in Room c-1506 very much. The room was very clean and had all the amenities needed to have a wonderful stay. The only complaint was the cleaning lady that showed up before we left. She arrived at 9:45 and sat outside our door in the hallway waiting for us to leave our unit at 10:00. She had a rude attitude towards us as if we were keeping her from her job. We tried to be polite and wish her a nice day as we were leaving but she, again, was rude. Other than that, everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful clean condo

Overall we had a beautiful stay here at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. The condo is very clean other than the floors were sandy to walk on but hey it’s the beach. Just grab you a broom and dust pan and you’ll be ok. There was plenty of towels, cooking ware, beautiful view, some starter soaps and detergents etc...! I would have liked to have connected with the direct property owner vs just Royal American which I did request. I did get excited about using all the amenities which included the fitness facility and it was closed due to Covid. I’m sure at no fault of the actual owner but it would be nice to know before purchasing what amenities you can use or not. Make sure to call before purchasing. We had to walk around, rcvd wrong directions from the security officer where the Welcome Center was and finally found it. We did get a parking ticket because the one in the room had been whitouted. Not sure why but the Welcome Center fixed it. There is a beautiful pool and easy access to the beach. We Loved our stay and it was a great condo overall not a terrible review just some basic FYI because we would love to come back and refer our family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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