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Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals!

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

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Amenities
Policies
Location

Good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Gym
Hot tub

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

Place, Thomas Drive
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Naval Support Activity Panama City
‪5 min drive‬
Place, St. Andrews State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this condo in Panama City Beach (Lower Grand Lagoon), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and 6 minutes by foot from Thomas Drive. .This beach condo is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Pier Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St. Andrews State Park.

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What's nearby

Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Capt. Anderson's Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Naval Support Activity Panama City - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
St. Andrews State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Publix Sports Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk
‪outlaw bbq - ‬11 min walk
‪Splash Bar Florida - ‬8 min walk
‪Andy's Flour Power Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
‪Finn's Island Style Grub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals!

The master bedroom contains a king bed and private access to the master bath, as well as a flat TV. It also has a balcony door with access to the balcony. The master suite has a great view of the Gulf of Mexico.

The second bedroom is perfect for the kids or whole family with 2 double beds (huge room!) that comfortably sleep 4. This bedroom also has a full bathroom of it's own and TV.

Come enjoy the luxury and convenient location of the Watercrest! You will not be disappointed.

Welcome to Watercrest gulf front Condominiums in Panama City Beach, Florida. Luxurious floor plans in an elegant 18 story high-rise, each with a private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, are at the peak of your vacation. As elegant and beautiful as the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”. Resort amenity highlights include a large, seasonally heated pool with expansive sun decks, clubhouse, lighted tennis courts, exercise rooms, racquetball court, and more. Inside your room you’ll enjoy tropical furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, washer & dryers... everything to make you feel at home. Near by is St. Andrews State Park, Schooner’s and Captain Anderson’s.

The master bedroom, guest bedroom, and the living room all have televisions for your enjoyment.

The kitchen and dining rooms are well appointed for eating in and cooking for the whole family. Sit down for dinner at the dining room table with a great view of the water! This condo will not disappoint!

A washer dryer is located in the condo for your convenience.

Resort charges $50 registration fee (per vehicle, plus tax and fees). Max of 2 vehicles for the main lot. 3rd vehicle can park in overflow lot (first come, first serve) and is a $75 fee. Link will be sent via email once reservation is paid in full.
Must be at least 25 years old to book.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A flat-screen television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Hot tub

Internet

Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Lift
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Golf
Gym
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

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Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! Condo

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Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! Reviews

7.0

Good

6.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Regina G.

18 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

When we first arrived, the stay was good until Monday. The construction workers started working at 8 AM jackhammering drilling banging, grinding all day 8 to 5 we have a three year-old and a six-year-old who needed naps through the day we could not use the balcony because of the dust and the noise. We messaged the management company and they were going to get back with us to see if we could move to another place they never responded back. They said they would see how they could compensate us. The whole house was dusty from the construction.then so loud my three year old granddaughter holding her ears at times and screaming because it was so loud. The workers were wearing respirators as they worked in the dust however it was covering our balcony and inside mostly living room. The house was clean overall, the kitchen was not stocked with decent pot pans kitchen utensils. We are still waiting to see how the management company plans on compensating us for our visit. The place would be decent if the construction was not going on they should also give renters warning when renting the property when major construction is going on like that. The picture posting does not do it justice, I will be posting more pictures. The picture posted is the dust on the balcony.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

29 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The only issue we had were with the TV's. the master bedroom TV did not work at all and there were only 4 batteries total so even if it did work, we didn't have enough batteries for all three televisions. but it worked out well and we had excellent family time instead of a TV being on. :) There was a plastic spoon in the dishwasher that appeared to have been melted, found the day we checked in. I took it out and placed it in a drawer and cleaned the dishwasher up from the plastic that was in there. overall, a really great stay for our vacation!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris D.

13 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wasn’t the cleanest. Dishwasher didn’t work well. Hide a bed couch very old and broken down. Microwave was very rusty

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer S.

28 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

FILTHY

Absolutely horrible the place was disgusting. Mold in showers , bathrooms, kitchen. Broken shower in secondary bathroom that they never came and fixed. The screen doors on the patios were ripped. The patio furniture was rusted and broken. The sofas that are in picture are not what is in there . The electric sofa didnt work cord was cut. The fold out sofa was old and worn out. There is no lighting in the place other than 1 lamp per room. Thedresserwas broken and unaccessible. The management sent cleaners 1 day and they were there for 15 minutes and didnt do anything that should have been done. I requested a refund and was refused. I will never use this company or stay here again. I have more pictires upon request

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hollie T.

17 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

For the most part we enjoyed our stay. We have stayed at Watercrest before but in different units and really enjoy this location. I would not stay in this particular unit again for multiple reasons. This particular unit is very large and roomy which was nice but it really needs some updating/cleaning. The beds were not comfortable. The drawers were falling out of the dressers when opened. We had to buy bowls to have cereal because there were only 2 very large bowls provided. The dishes and silverware were dirty when we took them out of the pantry/drawers so we had to hand wash what we used. The washing machine wouldn’t drain water so we had to call for maintenance, the people I spoke to were very nice but it took 2 days for it to be fixed. The floors were also very dirty so we had to wear our shoes the whole time. I would definitely recommend the Watercrest and book with Emerald Coast again as everyone I dealt with was very nice but would not recommend staying in this unit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristy M.

7 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

All electrical outlets in condo need to be replaced the are insecure on the outlet cover plugs for chargers lamps etc will not stay in.Beds very hard, and cheap bed frame. Lamp in bedroom short circuited had to calm the property manager.House keeping all dishes were dirty including cooking pans and utensils has to wash before using them, tape stuck on the windows and walls and on the kitchen island, cheap garbage bags one per trash can no refill that ripped easy. Coffee pot had something stuck to bottom kept leaving black ring marks on counterMicrowave very old takes forever to heat anything Only two half rolls of toliet paper for 5 days for 4 people not enoughBathroom faucet handle has mold in it. No lights on ceiling fans it was so dark in ever single room no lights in closetsBlinds there are no privacy blinds and the curtain rods look like they are about to pull out from wall I have stayed on other condos in the building and they are much nicer and up to code as far as safety We stayed so we didn’t ruin or lose our money but someone needs to do something about this condo it’s unsafe. Very outdated, the leg on the table looked like someone replied it to the glass table. Would not go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra N., Chandler, IN

6 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was great.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan P.

7 Apr 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place but dirty

Great location, beach, pool, people, etc. Our unit was in rough shape though. Toe nail clippings and hair on the floor. A half-smoked joint on the balcony table (we had a 3 and 9 yr old there, so this was pretty alarming). Rusty fish hook on balcony floor. Mold coming out of refrigerator water dispenser.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious

Condo was beautifully decorated…Loved the large Barn Christmas Decoration on wall in living room. Both bedrooms were large with plenty of room to walk around beds. The second bedroom had 2 queen beds and still had so much living space. Master bed was king size and very comfortable. The view from the spacious balcony was the highlight. The sliding doors can both be pushed opened to create a large opening to listen to the Gulf and have a nice breeze. There were screen doors to use to keep bugs out but weather was cooler and didn’t see any bugs. The kitchen had a good supply of cookware. The kitchen cabinets and appliances are outdated but everything worked well. Stacked washer and dryer were large capacity and worked well. This is first time staying at Watercrest and condo has a better setup then the many other condo’s we’ve rented. So far it’s been our favorite stay. Pool and hot tub were nice. Pool could have been heated a bit more for February but hot tub was nice and warm…perfect for the cooler weather. The only con we experienced was the hot water runs out fast when showering and no other appliances were running. Maybe 10 minutes if that and water turned ice cold. Management may want to check if water heaters are working correctly. 2 or more people showering back to back would be a problem. Parking lot was spacious and elevators were quick. We will definitely book this condo again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey S.

20 June 2024

Summer Vacation

This unit needs a major upgrade before it should be rented again. All the furniture was unsteady, all the dresser drawers did not close, broken cabinet facing in kitchen. It had a projection tv in the extra bedroom that didnt even work. Mismatched couches. Cloth one had a bad odor and food on the pull out matress. Leather one was an electric recliner that did not work. Appeared pretty clean when we walked in but not under furniture and beds. It had a great location with great views, but so most if the other units.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., Round Rock, Texas USA

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic Beach Bungalow for the Best Beach Day

just the basics, all you need though if you plan on being at the beach

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

30 July 2023

Great location

Great location great view

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy

29 June 2023

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!!

This unit was in a great location, with a beautiful view! It was perfect for my family for the week we stayed! The owners were quick to respond with any of my questions. Overall had a great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin W.

21 May 2023

basic condo

Here’s the good stuff: Great and ample cookware and dishes (except not enough cups); firm beds; great view of the west end of the beach; plenty of towels; lots of closet and drawer space; great tv; nice sized balcony; great air conditioning; Less than satisfactory stuff: dirty balcony; rusty balcony furniture; barely functioning dishwasher; hole in bathroom door and screen on balcony; we had a two year old, and the rails were far enough apart that it was scary when she was out there, so some of that netting would have been helpful; broken kitchen drawer; wires hanging and visible from tv; my overall impression was that the condo wasn’t loved or well taken care of, but it did provide the basic needs. I would probably choose a different condo next time.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa E.

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2023

Great location and views. We waited to contact them until our second to last day but they were quick to respond to some of our concerns. Only 1 couch in living room for a party if 8 to sit at (fits 3 people). Only 4 seats at dining room table as shown in pics but also only 3 bar stools so one person either has to stand or eat on balcony or living room. Small things were missing but they were quick to replace when notified. Overall great location close to beach and friendly people. Condo could use some additional upkeep but it is a rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lowell T.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but condo needed to be updated. Not enough living room furniture ( only had a couch b)

Ok but needed updates

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ali R.

13 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very unsatisfied

I am not one to complain, but this was just a horrible experience from the beginning. When we walked in the condo it was dirty. I understand we're at the beach and sand gets in but this is more than sand it was built up dust random Glamis of God knows what else left on the floor, Leftover snacks underneath the couch, and overall just poor condition of the condo. The walls were literally ripped in areas and the flooring was unfinished in the kitchen. The couch had a huge rip in it which was covered by a couch cover, there was a hole in the guest bathroom door where it looks like it got punched in, and the guest bedroom door knob was literally falling off. From the very beginning the master bedroom and bathroom lights did not work we called maintenance and their normal business hours left a message and didn't hear back until we called back again Monday late afternoon it was fixed but just very inconvenient that we couldn't get in touch with anyone for three days of our vacation. The third day of our stay we noticed that right when you walk in the door you can smell where the washer and dryer smelt molded. We called maintenance about it and honestly we're not even sure if it got fixed because we could still smell it at the end of our stay. The guest bathroom didn't have a shower liner in it so water just sprayed everywhere when you would take a shower. We only take one vacation a year and we're really looking forward to it this year but unfortunately the condo made a huge damper on our week given that the weather was not great and we had to spend extra time in it. I have stayed in Panama City six times and this was by far the worst experience I have ever had.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

7 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs an update

The unit is a great size. The balcony view was wonderful. The unit could use some updating (counters and cabinets). It wouldn’t take much to spruce up the look. Needs new couches ASAP. The pictures are much nicer than the unit in person.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic View!

Everything was very convenient. Great time to be at the beach. Not so crowded...

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022