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Pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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

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About this property

✨Sunny Beachfront Studio with Stunning Views, free Chairs + walk to Tootsies!

Welcome to the Starfish Studio!

Discover your perfect beach escape where white sand and the Gulf meet comfort and convenience. Clean, quiet, and comfortable, this charming studio sits directly on the beach, offering a superior view of the sparkling Gulf and resort pool from the 5th floor.

We make beach days effortless: enjoy FREE daily beach chair and umbrella service (March-Oct)! Leave the bulky gear at home and simply walk to the sand with just a small bag.

Ideally sized for 1-4 guests, the studio offers a relaxing retreat with easy access to local attractions. There are numerous restaurants with great food/drinks and live music in the area (walking distance), and we're just a couple hundred yards down the beach from the highly anticipated new Tootsie's Orchid Lounge (opening March 2026).

Key Condo Features:

~ Recently remodeled with LVP flooring, granite countertops, updated lighting, and a gorgeous walk-in shower.
~ Two comfortable queen beds
~ Kitchen area with all full-sized appliances, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, cookware/dishware/utensils, smart TV with HD service, dining table for four, and a large walk-in closet.
~ Smaller, quieter resort with guaranteed parking for one car.
~ Direct beachfront with stunning views, located on the ideal 5th floor.
~ Free daily beach chair and umbrella service (March-Oct).
~ Blazing fast wifi included

Guest Review Highlight:
"This place was amazing! ...every single detail was spot on. The icing on the already fantastic cake was the chair service. Being able to walk out to the beach carrying just a small bag was amazing." - Cassie S.

Important Notes:
~ Enjoy a great view through our floor-to-ceiling window. There is NO PRIVATE BALCONY, but a large communal balcony with comfy chairs is just a few steps down the hall.
~ Primary renter must be at least 21, sign a rental agreement, and be present for the stay. A $200 refundable damage deposit hold is required.
~ A $30 one-time resort fee is paid to the resort upon arrival and includes a parking pass.
~ Maximum 4 guests. No pets, emotional support animals (ESAs), or visitors allowed.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this apartment building. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thomas Drive. A water park, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lift
  • Steps from Thomas Drive and 11 minutes on foot from Panama City Beaches
✨Sunny Beachfront Studio with Stunning Views, free Chairs + walk to Tootsies! offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly ✨Sunny Beachfront Studio with Stunning Views, free Chairs + walk to Tootsies!.

This Panama City Beach apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Primary renter must be 21 years old and present for the duration of the stay. MAX OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No pets/ESA, visitors.
Primary renter must sign a digital rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. $30 cash resort fee to be paid to resort upon arrival.
A required $200 damage deposit hold will be placed on the credit card used to book prior to check in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 24620
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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✨Sunny Beachfront Studio with Stunning Views, free Chairs + walk to Tootsies! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was perfect! Megan is an awesome host! Communication was second to none. Her place at Top of the Gulf was clean, updated and the view is incredible! The beach and the sunsets!!! Weather was perfect for our stay! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H., Owensboro, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
We couldn’t be happier
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family of 4. Outside of all the hustle and bustle so it’s a lot quieter and less crowded on the beach. But close enough to drive and get dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H., Owensboro, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

A great time

We loved the decor in the condo. Certainly had everything we needed. Loved the grounds, the pool, and especially the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holly and Joe Adams

It was wonderful!!! Everything was so clean and loved the view from the condo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamont W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect accommodations for a stay at the beach!

The unit was exactly as pictured, meticulously clean and had a wonderful beach themed decor. Beautiful views of the beach from the unit. We would certainly book here again and highly recommend others to do so as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay, love it

Megan is a great host. Condo is in a great location. Had a small housekeeping issue but as soon as I brought it to Megan's attention it got taken care of. Love the decor. Binder filled with helpful information is a great touch. The included beach chairs & umbrella are a great addition. Only suggestion I have is to add a couple beach towels. But overall, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Birthday Weekend

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday. The place was clean and everything we could have asked for. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We really enjoyed our stay at Top Of The Gulf. Great location! The room was nice!

We had a great time and met some great people. The room was nice and the beach access was awesome! I really loved that our unit came with chairs and umbrella for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, bring your own umbrella!

Overall, we had a very positive experience staying at this condo. Pros: Beds we’re comfortable, great location to shops and stores, wonderful view, working elevators and luggage carts aplenty, updated decor, working stove, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and sink, rain shower head, smart thermostat and high quality new windows, communication with owner. Cons: The handles on the barn doors to the bathroom should be switched. With such a narrow hallway, we found ourselves running into the outside handles that protruded into the walking area. We also found a few hairs on the pillows and sheets when we first went to lay down. Lastly, be aware that if it is windy (more than 11mph + winds), the beach chair company will not set up the umbrellas. My husband, who is very fair-skinned, was unable to come down and enjoy the beach with me 3 out of the 4 days during our stay. You may want to think about bringing your own umbrella/tent instead of relying on the beach service. There are also no umbrellas in the pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with quick access to the beach.

Condo was just as described and was comfortable for our family of 3. Megan was a fantastic host and made our trip extra special for our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for two

We had an amazing time at this property. The room was beautifully and decorated perfectly with a beachy theme. We really enjoyed our stay. Super close to Pineapple Willys and an ice cream shop! Also, you can’t beat the free chairs and umbrella. Megan was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

We had a lovely time with family. The condo was great and had everything we needed. Only complaint was with the guy on the beach who assigned beach chairs. He was rude and pushy. The snack shack was open only part of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Byron, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and clean

The condo was just as described. Perfect space for 1-3 people. The view was amazing. Great location. Megan texted during our stay to ensure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Softball Vacation

My family and I came to Florida for the Panama Ciry Beach World Series that my daughter was playing in. We stayed for a week at this condo and we had an amazing time! This condo was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

AJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic! Cute condo, great view, excellent host

The condo was super cute and comfy! Good location. The floor to ceiling window offered an amazing view! We saw dolphins from the condo! I love that there was also a window that opens so we could literally hear the ocean from our room. Elevators were fairly quick. Game room was cute. Megan was super responsive and helpful! The binder with menus, places to visit, etc was great too. Perfect for 1 to 4 people. Only complaint, and not Megan's fault, is that the pool isn't heated so it was freezing and I thought there was a hot tub but there wasn't. But overall everything was excellent and definitely five stars. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness

PCB

Beautiful unit. Clean, well stocked. Owner communication was great. Absolutely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

TOG 505

Beautifully decorated, great location! Megan the owner and the onsite property agents were great to work with. Hope to return next winter!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture perfect getaway!

This adorable beachfront studio is now our top choice out of the various PCB complexes we have visited. The unit is beautifully decorated with very comfortable furnishings and all amenities. The brand new flooring was gorgeous and the ocean view from the new windows just breathtaking. Being a clean fanatic I am delighted to say the unit was spotless and the building and facilities are well maintained. Super easy check in/out. Location in the area makes this perfect. Owner was exceptionally nice and made sure we knew she would be available even though our stay was brief. Nice to have such open communication just in case. We plan to return for a longer stay when weather is warmer and we can take advantage of the free beach chairs as well as the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

This place is adorable! Owners were very responsive and helpful. Nice to be right on the beach and have chairs included with the rental. Walked to Pineapple Willys for lunch. Highly recommend this rental for it’s location, cute beach decor, cleanliness and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M., Bonaire,GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Getaway!

We stayed for our 10th anniversary and it was perfect for us! The location was awesome and we loved the beach service that was provided! It was very clean and we had an excellent view of the water! There was a storm one night and it was really cool to watch! The huge window was amazing! Everyone that worked at the establishment was super nice and they have a little bar with drinks and food by the pool! Check-in was seem less as well and the to-do list for checkout was very short! Thanks so much for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Loved the property, it looks just like the pictures. Everything we needed for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joellen M.

Perfect PCB place!

We had the best week staying in this condo! It was perfect for three of us. Megan was very quick to respond to my questions before booking and provided very detailed information once I had placed my reservation. The unit is updated, spotless, and very “beachy”. The owners provided us with everything we needed for the week. The building is clean and maintained and has a huge parking lot so parking was never an issue. Above all else, you just can’t beat the spectacular view of the pool and Gulf from this place. Great spot! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019