This condo places you next to Thomas Drive and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Panama City Beaches. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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Summit 501
Are you worn out from life's hustle and bustle? Nothing beats exhaustion like the breathtaking view of the gulf! This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo may accommodate up to 7 of your family and friends. Walk into a open living area with sleeper sofa, a flat screen TV and access to a furnished balcony with incredible views of the Gulf's white sandy beach and emerald green water. Catch the natural stream of morning light as you eat breakfast by the side balcony and make use of a full-size kitchen for those lazy vacation nights. Wake up to a beachfront view in the Master Bedroom while the kids stay snug and cozy in twin bunk bed. The simplicity of this condo is a beautiful contrast to the horizon beyond, taking your vacation hopes right to the 'Summit'.
*COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES FOR OUR GUEST!* For guest stays up to 14 days, take advantage of our COMPLIMENTARY activities provided to 1 individual per stay to each attraction. Please know that you may be subject to pay the attraction a Service Charge of $2.95. Partners include: Shipwreck Island Water Park, Grand Mere Shell Island/Dolphin Cruise, Race City, PCB Wheel, Mini Golf @ PCB Wheel, Just Jump Trampoline Park, Duplin Winery and WonderWorks. Valued at over $100.00! Attractions vary per season and are subject to change.
• Spring: Wonderworks, Grand Mere Shell Island/Dolphin Cruise, Race City, Duplin Winery • Summer: Shipwreck Island Water Park, Grand Mere Shell Island/Dolphin Cruise, Race City, Duplin Winery. • Fall: Grand Mere Shell Island/Dolphin Cruise, WonderWorks, PCB Wheel, Duplin Winery • Winter: Just Jump Trampoline Park, WonderWorks, Top Golf, Duplin Winery
Attractions may vary based on availability or season and are subject to change.
Condo Features:
• Gulf Front Living Area with Sleeper Sofa and Flat Screen TV • Dining Area with Gulf View • Full Size Kitchen with Bar Seating • Gulf Front Master Bedroom with King Size Bed and Flat Screen TV • Master Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo • Bedroom 2 with Double Size Bed, Twin-Size Bunk Bed and Flat Screen TV • Bathroom 2 with Tub/Shower Combo • Laundry Area with Washer and Dryer • Furnished Gulf Front Balcony* • Free High-Speed Internet and Cable
*Please Note- Balcony access at this property is unavailable due to a scheduled renovation project. Rates have been adjusted for this period to reflect the unavailable amenity.
The Summit Beach Resort, it's located right along the World's Most Beautiful Beaches and within walking distance to great restaurants, a golf course, and other family attractions. During the Summer, kids can enjoy the Adventure Zone activities onsite, including fan favorite Dive-In Movies on the pool deck at dusk. The Summit is one of the biggest resorts and offers some of the best values on the beach.
Resort Features:
• Outdoor Swimming Pools *East Pool closed for balcony restoration project • Outdoor Hot Tubs • Kiddie Pool • Grilling/Picnic Area • Indoor Hot Tub • Fitness Center • Game Room • Onsite Restaurant • Onsite Tiki Bar • Onsite Shaved Ice Vendor
*This resort requires the PRIMARY RENTER to be at least 25 years of age. *All amenities and activities are subject to seasonal operation and may require additional fees. *Prices subject to change based on availability and may vary for holidays and special events. **Please NOTE there will be a $500.00 Spring Break deposit and a variable check-in process provided with pre-arrival instructions for those reservations taking place between 03/07-04/15. This amount is not considered as part of your total, but due prior to arrival. This amount will be refunded once unit has been cleared of any damage. **A Pack-N-Play (not a crib) and/or Portable Booster Chair can be placed within your property as long as advised at least 48-hours prior to arrival and based on payment of a rental fee (Pack-N-Play $20.00, Booster Chair- $15.00). *Required to pay registration to Summit HOA upon arrival for wristbands/parking pass.
Local Permit #: 50274
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 985 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 1624
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
515209
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this condo?
This condo in Panama City Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. You'll also find Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Publix Sports Park within a short drive.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Does this condo offer breakfast?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
What is the closest airport to this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 19.3 mi away (27 minutes by car).
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Beverly Z.
May 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The unit was very clean. The chairs at the table were uncomfortable. The kitchens was fairly well stocked. Except there were no pot holders that we could find. It was very difficult to get to the plug in the 2nd bedroom. But the beds were comfortable. Showers worked very well. And the view is very good from the unit.
Beverly Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
8/10 Good
Megan P.
Apr 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We were not able to go on our balcony due to construction. Price reflected that. The toilet struggled to flush but other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Megan P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
4/10 Poor
Caleb H.
Mar 26, 2026
Room was good other than the fact the balcony was closed and half the pool area was shut down. We were greeted every morning at 7am with construction and terrible nosises. All of this was hidden very well by the listing. Overall bad experience.
Caleb H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie W.
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stephanie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth B.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo and host was fantastic
Beth B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this small condo! It was very clean. We had a bad experience last year at another place so honestly that’s all I could hope for! Loved all the storage. The only thing to note is the distance in the master bedroom from the bed and dresser. It’s hard to walk through if you’re on the larger side. But overall we loved it and would stay again!
Emily S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany P.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location. Close to all the places we like to visit while there. Condo was clean. Could use better mattresses (but that’s all places honestly) and wished it included chair rentals. But overall good place to stay.
Tiffany P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
melinda s.
Jun 27, 2025
melinda s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa M.
May 31, 2025
Great views, four stars
The good: on the quieter side of PCB (with LaVela shut down), so traffic was manageable. The on-site Tiki Bar, Summit Market, and Bikini Bob’s restaurant were all great. The water is crystal clear- views that are truly spectacular. We also loved that there were only two rows of pay-for-use chairs/umbrellas so we had plenty of other space options for where to set up our own chairs close to the water. The owner also made sure we could get in right at 4pm even though it was busy season, and we appreciated that after a long drive with kids that day.The not-as-good: ongoing construction next door at the old Spinnakers began around 7am every morning and was very loud. We are early-risers, but the banging and drilling took away from the peacefulness we hoped for. The master shower didn’t drain, but we all just took turns in the other, no biggie. The master bed was noisy and rather stiff. I know everyone’s matters preferences are different. The couches were well loved and had stains; they could use a deep clean or replacement. Overall we would stay again but recommend a few minor changes and a good deep clean.
Lisa M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Robert F.
Sep 1, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Condo stay
The floors were dirty Sandy ,beds terrible and the furniture was dirty ,dryer was very loud we left a day and a half early and will not rent 501 again
Robert F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sheila M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Paul B.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summit
He was a good stay
Paul B.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise K.
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome condo
Our weekend was amazing with a great location. Condo was very clean with a lovely view of the beach. Beds were comfy but, needs better pillows and maybe a couple of blankets for lounging around with after daily outings. Loved it. Thank you for loaning your condo to us!
Denise K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Julie G.
Oct 10, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, dirty condo
Great location, spacious condo, everything we needed, lovely balcony, beach was amazing, tiki bar and pool wonderful, security guards friendly, Great soap lotion utensils refrigerator pots and pans coffee maker everything well equipped. Almost perfect
Unfortunately the condo was very dirty. I sent pictures a half hour after we checked in on Saturday, and asked every day for a cleaning. On Thursday I finally got a call from a manager to “talk about” the condo. Not worth it, we were leaving Saturday morning. Hair in the showers, sticky visibly stained floors, dirt so much dirt, stains and crumbs all over the couches. There’s no closet in the master bedroom and I couldn’t put my clothes in the gross drawers so we never unpacked. The beds were uncomfortable loud and broken. Next to the refrigerator there was so much dust hair and food collected. Just bad. I have pictures of everything.
Julie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teia D.
Sep 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a blast, barely left the property it had everything we needed there.
Teia D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colleen T.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay!
Pros - Nice and clean condo. On a corner where you can see the sunset. Comfortable.
Cons - Sliding glass door very hard to open. No towel racks to hang towels and bathing suits.
Colleen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Wonderful location! Access directly to the beach, and the view is phenomenal! Pictures do not do this property justice, gorgeous! The condo was clean and well-equipped with some necessities that we forgot. Will definitely stay again :)
Kelsey
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Shannon S.
Oct 16, 2022
Elevators
Wait for elevators was horrible, at least one broke all week, sometimes 2-3 out of the 4 were not working.
Shannon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Jennifer W.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Panama city condo
We enjoyed our stay in Panama City, I will say we were somewhat disappointed in our condo. The first thing was the condo wasn’t ready until almost 5:30 in the evening which I know that in peak season that can happen but when we finally did get the code we couldn’t get in the condo so we had to wait outside for over an hour for a maintenance man to arrive. We had driven all day and it was so hot with 5 kids so I was very grateful to booking. Com for giving us 2 complimentary activities to do to make up for it. When we got inside the condo the “full” bed in the second bedroom was actually a twin and only slept one person although it was advertised to sleep two and while they say there is 2 pull out beds in the living room that is true but there is no way to pull both beds out without totally moving the living room around. At best this condo sleeps 9 but if you don’t want to have to rearrange furniture I’d say 7. The elevators were an absolute nightmare and we would wait sometimes 10 minutes to be able to get on and a lot of times had to take the stairs. Thankfully the other 3 people that were supposed to come backed out so it wasn’t over crowded. If they had came I probably would have lost my mind as we would have been all over each other with no place for them to sleep.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christopher G.
Jul 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The Summit (#501) was a great place. The beach was beautiful. The room was clean and nice. It was a 2 bedroom with a kitchen, 2 bedrooms/bathrooms and had a small washer and dryer. The room was in good condition. The sleeper sofa pull outs were adequate. The AC unit took a day or so to cool the room adequately, it got better as the days went by. This property has a lot of units, so catching an elevator was a challenge, especially when the one by our unit was down about 50% of the time. When we left, there was a sign on the main elevators saying the west side elevator was going to be down for 'remodeling'. The pools were nice but crowded. But they were well maintained, because you could smell the chlorine first thing in the morning. The staff was ok, with some of the facility workers being friendly. The check in members were a little unfriendly. The gentleman I spoke to about the parking procedures actually acted it was a bother to entertain our questions.
All in all, on a 100 point scale, I'd rate my stay as a 90. It was a great stay! The only major issue was the elevator situations. The other issues were minor and were able to be overlooked.