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Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!

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Plenty of Parking
14' X 24' Private Pool !!!
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Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 26399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!

This Private Beachfront Home boasts a heated 14x24 Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub (Pool Heated for additional Fee).

Location, Location, Location! Sleeps 26 in beds!!! Making Waves is a beautiful 9 bedroom 7.5 bath home that sits directly on the sugary white sand beaches of Panama City Beach. ZERO steps to the Beach - You are already there! Home is approximately 4300 square feet with almost every room having a wonderful view of the emerald water. Home has a Large open area for entertaining and Gourmet Kitchen. There is also a separate Media/Game room for the kids upstairs with game table and large flat screen TV.

With over 2000 sq. feet of outside decking (with 480 sq feet protected from Sun/Rain), Making Waves is perfect for enjoying the sound of the waves or cooling off in the Pool! Excellent layout for large groups!

Kitchen is fully furnished with everything you will need. Large kitchen table seats 10 + 8 more at the standard height kitchen bar (plenty of outside dining as well - 15 more!).

Home also boasts plenty of parking for boats, motorcycles, or RV's. Come make memories and enjoy this wonderful home with your family. We have other homes very close by for your Large Groups.

Home is located on Gulf Drive (West end of Thomas Drive area). Walking distance to Schooners Beach restaurant and Very close to Captain Jack's Crab Leg Buffet or drive just 3 minutes to Captain Andersons or Boat Yard and many other restaurants. House is absolutely beautiful and no other home in the area compares!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Planet, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Sea Dragon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thomas Drive - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capt. Anderson's Marina - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patches Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Capt Anderson's Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deckhand Social - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Flour Power Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB! on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$2,290, 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 Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Making Waves - Huge HEATED Beachfront Pool & Hot Tub! Best in PCB! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. The Sea Dragon and St. Andrews Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wild Wolf U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an Amazing Beautiful place to stay. We had our whole family together and still had lots of room. The views were Amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

The best home for family vacation

This home was perfect for our family vacation. Everything you need and location was amazing. The home was immaculate and the kitchen is huge. No one wanted to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Good property. Good communication

This was a good property and the company was very responsive to the issues we had while there. Overall a great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

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

Day at the Beach

Awesome property right on the beach. Owner is easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb D.

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

Great location

Fantastic place! Clean, very roomy and great owner and management team-outstanding kitchen/living room area for all age family eating and meeting. Pool & hot tub deck sensational and private beach close enough to watch little ones
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

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

Great Home

Beautiful place, no complaints
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Wonderful OCEANFRONT property!!

Enjoyed the beautiful views of the ocean and spaciousness of the living area and kitchen. We loved the pool and hot tub and porch. Bedrooms were all well-appointed. Had plenty of parking for our group. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfect for our large group

We loved this house. Pool and hot tub right on the ocean. Very spacious and laid out perfectly for our large group (5 families with teens). Lots of bathrooms. Kitchen well stocked. Management was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy H.

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

Beautiful house, accurate listing.

We were a group of 10 who get together every year and this house exceeded everyone's expectations. Recommend it highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful !!!

Amazing, beautiful and simply perfect, worth every penny !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gordon g.

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

Great place for large family get together

Quick response for any issues. Lovely location. Huge appliances. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

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

Making Waves

enjoyed so much that we have booked again for the coming year Only thing I would change would be some holders in the showers to put your shampoo soap etc in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Bachelorette party

This house and all the amenities exceeded all expectations. The beach views and access were amazing. Definitely making this an annual trip. You will not be disappointed with this property. Thank you Ben’s beach house for making this the most memorable place for my daughter and all our friends 💕
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

Great House, Great Location!

House was big enough for our large group of friends celebrating our joint 60th bday. Right on the beach with fabulous deck and pool that enabled us to sit and enjoy the ocean from the deck and the beach. Plenty of space to comfortably accomodate the group. Very close to beach bar (Schooners), and other adult and family entertainment. Top bedroom accessible by spiral stairs, so be prepared. Really enjoyed our stay at this house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaShell D.

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

Indiana

Very awesome place to stay it was spacious and totally equipped for our needs. Great communication with host. Only thing we ran across was sand was not cleaned out of couch cracks and ceiling fans were dusty.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil B.

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

Great location-with the exception of constant major construction next door which was a pain.

Overall a good time. The continuous racket next door due to major construction was a pain, but certainly was not the fault of our property owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

The Best Beach House

Everything was perfect! The house location with the pool, the hot tub, the view from the kitchen/living room, even the weather was perfect everyday. They even had a high chair for our 1-year old infant. Every morning, I had my coffee on the beach - no one was within 500 yards of me in either direction. I hesitate to leave this great review because I fear we may have trouble trying to re-book this house in the future since it may not be available! We had the most wonderful trip! 5 Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Framily Vacation

Overall, this location was wonderful for our friends group to enjoy a quick get-away! A more accurate detailed listing of electronics in the kitchen would have been helpful in packing/preparing (i.e. there were like 3 or 4 crockpots, but there wasn't any of that indicated that on the listing). There were a few dirty dishes in the kitchen and the 2nd floor had a few unclean places, i.e. the floor and a bathroom sink. Our group had 23 adults and kids; it was PERFECT for our rambunctious kids to have a wonderful time and the adults to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Family Vacation

We had a group of adult cousins (ages 63-78) from Arizona, Nevada, California and New York meet for a wonderful week at Ben’s Beach House, Making Waves. Check in was easy and the house was spotless upon our arrival. Although there were “double red flags” for ocean swimming, there is nothing like sitting down by the ocean and getting your feet wet. It also seemed like there were several of us always around and in the pool each and every day. The area has something for everyone to do. We enjoyed several rounds of golf and visited several of the local bars and restaurants. The kitchen is fantastic! We prepared quite a few meals and found everything we needed was provided. The extra deep freezer and the industrial size refrigerator had plenty of room for all of our food and (adult) beverages. This property will not disappoint, I highly recommend Making Waves !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edna B.

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

Family vacation

Everything was clean and fine. For the cost of the house, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom seemed like an unnecessary shortcoming. Owner was responsive to have maintenance personnel come out for refrigerator, sliding glass doors and ice maker. This was our first experience with a VRBO being shown as a property for sale, and having perspective buyers walk through, while we were staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy entry, house hosted all of our guests wonderfully! Large industrial kitchen, warm pool and relaxing hot tub:) would highly recommend and book again. Thanks so much for a fabulous stay! We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great for a family vacation!

This property was the perfect place for our family to stay together. We came down for a wedding and literally everyone was able to stay together. Would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook A.

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

Girls Trip Getaway

Better then the pictures!!!! This place is amazing, the amenities of pool and hot tub and view CANNOT BE BEAT! I took a group of friends and now have to go back with family too. The dishwasher wasn't working halfway through our stay and there are no beach chairs/toys so that's the only thing I might add, but other than that it was fantastic! Plan to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

Family vacation

Great home and location for our large group. Property management was quick to respond to small maintenance issue. Being close enough to Schooners to walk and grab a bite to eat another plus. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Florida Getaway

Great house and wonderful location. Walkable to restaurants and the beach was extremely private. The oven was a little dirty but the rest of the kitchen was great and well stocked. Lots of areas to socialize. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager. Ben Golden.

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Another Wonderful Home by Ben's Beach Homes. Comfort & Class on every level and in every room. Huge 14x24 Beachfront Pool will make this vacation one you will never forget!

What makes this property unique

"Making Waves" This Home has it ALL! Book Now! Private Heated 14x24 Beachfront Pool and Hot Tub. Game Table for the Kids. 9 Bedrooms/7.5 Bathrooms!!!! (Pool can be Heated for additional $60/Day)

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