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“THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK

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A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a front door with a glass panel, and a small porch area.
A swimming pool with a dark surrounding deck and steps leading down to the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bunk beds, and a view of the outside.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, a recliner, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
This vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 outdoor pool and offers beach views from the patio. Experience nearby swimming, windsurfing, and scuba diving, while enjoying access to Panama City Beaches and Powell Lake. Golfing opportunities are also available in the area.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Panama City Beaches
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Panama CIty Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Golf Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Mermaid Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Tower Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

“THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK

PRIVATE POOL-1 BLOCK FROM BEACH-3 BEDROOMS WITH QUEEN SIZE BEDS, MASTER BEDROOM ON GROUND FLOOR & has a Futon bed in it. Bunk beds in Tower room, top floor. 2ND BEDROOM has a queen bed & double bed over double bed bunk beds with pull out twin trundle bed. 3rd bedroom has queen bed with queen bunk bed over it. So it sleeps 16. LARGE LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN-TILE FLOORS IN LIVING AREA-LOCATED IN QUIET AREA, 4 MILES FROM PIER PARK & ATTRACTIONS, SHOPPING, GOLF, BEACH ACTIVITIES, BOAT RENTALS IN AREA, FISHING AVAILABLE IN AREA, CLOSE DRIVE TO SANTA ROSA BEACH & 30 A

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

You need to know

Property # 607424vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Sunnyside, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Pier Park and Thomas Drive 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 Carillon Beach. Frank Brown Park and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Panama CIty Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Powell Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carillon Beach - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pier Park - 8 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Bottle & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shades Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Crab Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idyll Hound Proper - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “THE FISHES HOUSE” FRIENDLY FRIENDLY-CLOSE TO PIER PARK & FRANK BROWN PARK located?

Located in Sunnyside, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Powell Lake. Paul Brent Gallery and Carillon Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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. 47 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and close to the beach

Great stay and Jon was nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House! Great Location! Perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend/Family vacation

Great house to stay at. Close to the beach and plenty of room, loved all the extra pillows and blankets and basic needs that were supplied!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brandy

Home was perfect for our family beach vacation. Short walk to the beach and loved the private pool. John was absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house has been updated so the pictures that are here don’t do it justice. Perfect for our family of 12. Pretty close to the beach in a nice neighborhood. Owner is super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MKit Review

It was great! Just as you see! Close to beach and love the private pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this beach house!

This is our second time staying here and we love this beach house! John and his family were great to communicate with. The house was clean and ready for us at check-in. It is a bit dated but everything was in good working order. A short five minute walk to the beach made this the perfect destination for our family. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
We’ve replaced the living room furniture & all the bed mattresses now
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome choice!!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very spacious and well kept. Only a 2 minute walk to the beach. Very good neighborhood and family friendly atmosphere. There were 12 of us staying for our trip and there was still plenty of extra room. Highly recommend if your looking for somewhere to take multiples families! Will definitely book again for our next beach trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good

The stay was good the house was good. We just went in the wrong time of the year it was cold and raining so we couldn’t get to be in the pool or the beach..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house

This house suited every need we had for our group of 12 to stay for the week. John and his wife were both so accommodating and were easy to get in contact with for anything we needed during our stay. John also made sure to give us a heads up any time someone would be popping in to work in something on the house like pool cleaning, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

A wonderful family home!

My family (8 adults, 4 children (ages 10, 4, 1, 7 months)) really enjoyed Mr. John's home. The pack n play and high chairs were an added bonus, allowing us more room in our car not having to pack those. Everyone enjoyed the pool and the sitting pool. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and not always be under each other. Our only "complaints" would be: 1. The very top (pull out couch) room didn't cool very well, which made it slightly uncomfortable to sleep in. 2. Apparently you need to bring your own garbage bags and toilet paper, as that is not supplied. It wasn't a big deal, as a Dollar General was nearby. We just assumed those would be provided. Overall, we had a great experience and thank Mr. John for opening his home to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
I'm very glad Kristin & her family enjoyed our home & were pleased with the amenities. This is the first issue I've had of any problem with the top floor not cooling down adequately, unfortunately they did not make me aware of the issue during their stay so that I could have had it rectified to make their stay even more pleasant, however I will get the issue looked at & taken care of immediately. As for the toilet paper & garbage bags, we have toilet paper holders in each restroom holding a roll of paper & 2 additional rolls to be used, which is over the recommended amount by most rental companies & cleaning services, so once those run out you do need to get more for the rest of your stay. We also leave the garbage container in the kitchen with a new bag & have 1 replacement bag in the bottom of the can, again more than recommended, so once those are used up, renters standardly get more.
Archival

4/10 Poor

In need of updating.

This home is OK at best. It is dated and in need of updating, the furniture in the living room is old. We found some spreads that we placed on the couches before we would sit on them. The beds are awful, cheap mattresses. The only reason we gave it two stars was the pool and the fact we could see the gulf from the top balcony. The dishes/pots/pans are cheap and old and in need of replacement. We don't know how they keep tract of their inventory because it is a mismatch of pieces that look like they were left over from many previous visitors. We feel we were somewhat misled by the write up listing it west of Pier Park, thinking it would be newer and nicer than it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
The furniture has been updated & linens replaced as well as completely repainted & chair railing added in the living room as well as new pots & pans added in the kitchen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place for a perfect getaway. We had a large group of family with lots of ages and this place worked absolutely perfectly. Also, very impressed with the communication on attentiveness of the property managers...could not ask for a more professional and clean process. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the ocean view the proximity to the ocean, the house was very accommodating for my family of 11 that came, we loved the pool communication with owner was easy and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Do not Recommend Until Interior Repairs Complete

Good neighborhood and family friendly atmosphere. It had a nice view of the gulf on the top balcony and 2-minute walk to beach. However, property was not maintained and need repairs. Originally when booking the home, we were notified exterior renovations needed to be completed. However, interior is needed as well. We were informed the day we checked in we are the last renters while they renovate the inside. Good news for the upcoming tenants but not for us. We couldn’t find another property for our party size for 2 nights, so we had to work with what we had. Communication with the owner about the issues started off good but after a few texts, we never heard anything else. It was truly an inconvenience. Within these renewals they need to repair the ceilings because some of the drywall fell while we were there. The bathroom smells like mold and it has black spots on the ceiling where there is water damage. Replace damaged 3rd level doorknob to avoid anyone from getting locked outside on the top balcony. The beds were less than comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation

This property was a great place for my family and I walking distance from the beach walking took about 3 mins. Pool was also very nice. Slept our family of 11 very comfortably. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Overall, we were very happy with the house and property. The pool was great and relaxing. There were some cosmetic things that Could be improved but not a big deal to us. We would definitely stay there again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great overall family vacation spot

We had a great time! The house was great and the communication was as well. Will definitely book for next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Enjoyed our trip

Nice house but older with good charm. The owner was working on outside remodel. Found at least 3 nails on ground and around pool which were dangerous for all our barefoot kids running around and swimming. The pool was dirty during our entire stay with grass and dirt floating in the pool. The pool man even asked me to put water in the pool-which I did but didn’t feel was my responsibility. I did not see him vacuum the dirt out of it at all. The water was so cloudy on the day we left you couldn’t see through it. Inside the home had everything we needed but it does need a larger AC to handle the hot weather. Going to sleep at night was difficult because it was too hot to be comfortable. The tower room has no AC at all. The home needed a deep cleaning and the ceilings needed repair. Despite these few issues the home was nice to stay in and close enough to the beach. Mr Burley was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short walk to the beach, beautiful house

The house was going through renovations, the front door was blocked for several hours. I'm not a complainer this was inconvenient, they left nails and screws on the pavement. The beds were less than comfortable. That was the bad everything else spectacular we had a great time nice location. Would do again 4 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Friends till the end

The house was under construction at the time of our stay. With different families coming parking was limited. Overall the stay was nice. We had a private fenced in back yard with a pool which was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location

Needs work

The house is in a good location. But it is need of Serious repair and maintenance. To give a example The rear door glass fell out while we were there. No one ever came to Repair it. We were told that they would and never showed. The bad part was in a bedroom. I’ve been in the construction business for 23 plus years. And this house needs work.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Getaway.

Great location in a nice neighborhood. Close to the beach. Easy access to main hwy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Panama City Beach

The house was very pretty and clean. The pool was awesome. The distance to the beach was a short walk. Overall we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A little disappointed

It had a nice view and close to beach but property was not maintained there was a hole in living room ceiling the porches were not in good shape the pool had the lid broke we told the pool guy he said he told the owners 3 times I was not happy considering how much I paid for the house I have pictures of everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Burley

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Why they chose this property

CAME TO THIS AREA ALL OUR LIVES GROWING UP FOR VACATIONS, LOOKED ALL OVER FLORIDA BEFORE PURCHASING & COULDN'T FIND ANY OTHER MORE BEAUTIFUL BEACH & SAND-SUGAR SAND

What makes this property unique

VERY COMFORTABLE HOME FOR FAMILIES-PRIVATE POOL IN QUIET AREA OF PC BEACH

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