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Property grounds
A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a beach area.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪3 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.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Thomas Drive is within a 5-minute walk of this condo while other popular sites like Panama City Beaches are within a 15-minute stroll. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • WonderWorks - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pineapple Willy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sue Thai Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!

***Must be 25 or older to book***

With so much to do, you may not spend much time in your room! But when you do, Boardwalk Beach Resort Condominium 1506 won't disappoint. This one bedroom, one bathroom hideaway sleeps up to six and features a comfy king bed in the master bedroom, fun, built-in bunks in the hallway plus a queen sleeper sofa in the spacious living room. Best of all, a large, modern kitchen enables you to save money for fun by preparing your own meals.

The Boardwalk Beach Resort includes:
Island Breeze Corner Market
Splash Zone children’s pool area with interactive water toys
Lavish pool deck
2,500 square foot zero entry pool (heated during winter months)
Two hot tubs
High-speed elevators
Covered parking
Security gated access
Beach Activities
Large private beach
Tiki Bar with live music on weekends in season

Parking & Resort Registration:
Boardwalk requires all guests to pre-register prior to arrival. A registration link will be sent to you closer to your check-in date to complete this process. Parking passes are $50 plus applicable taxes and include up to two (2) passes per reservation. In addition, resort-issued armbands are required for all guests and are $6 plus applicable taxes per person.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

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
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

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 63980

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.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.

Property is also known as

2362-262397

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this condo?

This condo is located in Panama City Beach, a short 5-minute walk from Thomas Drive and also 10 minutes on foot from Panama City Beaches. You'll also find Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Publix Sports Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this condo next 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.

Is Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront condo include a kitchen and a smart TV in each condo, and some feature ocean view.

Does Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! have a hot tub?

No, but this condo does have a heated pool.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

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.

Does Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this condo.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 20.1 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach!?

Yes, every condo at Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Upscale but Within Reach on the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views from the balcony are beautiful. The condo was the perfect fit for our family of 4. The resort staff were helpful and very professional. I was well pleased with the strict enforcement of maintaining a safe and family focused atmosphere. We didn’t have to worry about our children being exposed to illicit and inappropriate behavior. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Merissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING STAY! With AMAZING views clean and tidy condo very safe and secured at this location. We will be back soon! Shaniqua one of the employees was hard working and wonderful to me and my kids she deserves a recognition for all her hard work! Thanks for making this stay one of our most memorable stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view was fabulous
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ashley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
MOLD!!!!!!!!!!Entire unit covered in ACTIVE BLACK MOLD SPORES!!!! DO NOT BOOK!!!! When we entered the property we could IMMEDIATELY smell the room was very moist and musty. After looking at all of the rooms we discovered active mold spores on ALL the air vents, in the bathroom, and on the shower head (pictures attached). In the kitchen, the mold spread to the drywall on the ceiling. We called the rental company within the hour. We had our young children with us and told them we were very concerned and requested to be moved to a safe property. They not only refused, but expected us to STAY IN THE UNIT while they sent a cleaner up to clean it (which would therefore make the spores airborne around me and my children). I was appalled and shocked. They still have not refunded our stay.Thanks to VRBO, my family and I were moved to a safe unit. The condo itself was actually great. Still unfortunate that we didn’t get to stay there. Do not book with this company under any circumstances. The unit is an extreme health hazard. Photographs for evidence below
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful week vacation at the condo. Everything was clean and well kept when we got there. The ice maker did make a noise during the night when dumping. Super close to the elevators. The view was amazing. I love watching out the windows while eating breakfast. It was perfect for our family. The pull out was even comfy for my boys. The master king bed was super comfortable. We would definitely stay again in this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our stay was amazing. Check in and out were a breeze. Location was great. It was close to a lot of resturants and stores but far enough away to not be with the party crowd, which is great for those with kids. Room was clean and comfortable. The only negative I have is the bed in the bedroom, its box spring didn't seem to fit the frame perfectly so movement caused it to shift so we had to move it back into place frequently. But not the of the world. Still a great stay!!! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Boardwalk Beach Resort, managed by ECDI, was absolutely phenomenal. If you’re short on time, here are the key takeaways: the unit was CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, and FAMILY-FRIENDLY with SECURE GROUNDS, KIND STAFF, and an EASY, seamless check-in process—truly a five-star experience. This was our first time staying at this resort and booking through ECDI, and we’re already planning to return. After nearly a decade of staying elsewhere, we chose Boardwalk for its appealing amenities, especially the kiddie pool and splash pad for our two-year-old. The booking process was simple, and the condo exceeded expectations—it was even more beautiful than the photos. Check-in was impressively smooth. After a 12-hour drive, we were relieved to skip the traditional front desk wait. A week before arrival, we received our door code by email. Upon arrival, the security team quickly explained parking procedures, and we were in our room within minutes. The gated property and 24/7 on-site security made us feel incredibly safe throughout our stay. This experience has set a new standard for us—Boardwalk Beach Resort and ECDI have earned our loyalty.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECTION

Great location, very clean condo---only 1 issue during stay & it was taken care of IMMEDIATELY. Would definitely return to this property!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Love the beachy decorations and cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice room and view

Had a great time worth the money
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This condo was a perfect place to stay for my son and I. Room was clean, parking was easy and pool/hot tub was an added bonus. Beautiful view from the balcony as well. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great PCB location and condo amenities

There was a lot to love about this trip and only a few cons. First, the condo was clean, well stocked, had 5 elevators so we never had to wait, and did an excellent job of enforcing all rules which kept it very family friendly. Beach area never was more than 1 umbrella/chair deep unlike many of the big condo complexes where we saw they had 3-4 rows. Beach area was clean and had good cleanup stations. Parking was close and even covered if you parked in lower level. The bad: master bed had ginormous craters in both sides that you could visibly see while standing next to the bed. The mattress was once a good quality but was way past its life span and resulted in a poor sleeping experience. The other issue was that the rental company requires you to sign an additional rental agreement which is no biggie BUT it asked for your credit for any damages AND any remaining amount due. The problem was I already paid in full and they listed on the agreement that I still owed the full amount so I refused to sign. They refused to alter it, so led to a bit of a stand off and thought i might have to contest with VRBO and cancel. It eventually got resolved but was a major headache. I was never able to get ahold of anyone via phone, email was the only way I could get a reply. Would I stay again? In this building yes, absolutely. In the same condo, probably not unless the mattress was replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooks S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Every Minute!!!

My wife and I came from Arkansas for a high school baseball tournament. We stayed 4 days and the room was exactly as advertised. Beautiful view and plenty of room. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Great experience - no issues. Located in the heart of the strip with a beautiful view and excellent beach spots. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent condo, minor inconveniences

Our condo was exactly as described and we enjoyed it, however, it locked us out over an hour before our check our time. That was very inconvenient but luckily someone was still inside condo to open as we knocked. Our vehicle along with many others was given parking violations because our parking permits had white out on them. This white out was done by the security guard handing them out. Seems minor right? It would be had it not been a threat of towing our vehicle because of something done by them!! I brought this to attention to the security guard working as we left out. She was a different one and was super concerned about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very convenient!

This property was clean and well situated to the beach, water, pool, and fun stuff for the kids to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E., Lagrange, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Condo

From check-in to check out, our stay was perfect. I was looking for a nice place for my family and I to stay while we visited my ill mother for her birthday and this condo did not disappoint. It was very clean and beautifully decorated with all the amenities! Heated pool was fantastic, as was the beach view. This is my new favorite condo! Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Paradise

This condo was an excellent place to stay - super clean, gorgeous ocean views, comfortable bed, great facility. Condo has a roomy layout, kitchen had everything we needed for cooking (could use some dry measuring cups and measuring spoons). We loved the location and being right on the beach was incredible. The high up deck chairs were great for seeing over the railing. We rented bikes for the week and had them delivered (they have a bike rack in the corner of the lower parking garage) and enjoyed the wide bike lanes on Front Beach Road. Walmart is right around the corner which made purchasing groceries and a few other items we'd forgotten quick and easy. Please note that there are starters for paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo/conditioner and bar soap. We brought tissues and coffee filters plus back up for all supplies (because of Covid, rentals no longer have communal items like salt and pepper). Beach towels are not included in the linens, but there are plenty of bath/hand towels under the bathroom sink. We will note that the photos in the listing show them offering a gift card to the bowling alley that is NOT available. Overall, a GREAT vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property but horrible smell & top bunk was not usable

The resort is gorgeous, well maintained & in a good location. The condo was as advertised & we were satisfied with most of it. A couple issues was the horrendous old fish smell that permeated the entire condo, the leaky refrigerator & the top bunk. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted w/ a nasty, old fish smell. It didn't take long to figure out that it was coming from the freezer & refrigerator; mainly the freezer. Opening either door caused even more assault to your senses. I can only assume that the previous tenants stored fish in there and it spoiled or some other malfunction. We got cleaning supplies & scrubbed the inside, but that did not help. Even after cleaning it out, the smell was still noticeable. We ended up buying a bag of ice & a well-sealable plastic tote to store our ice because anything from the freezer ended up taking on the flavor of rotten fish. The room still smelled of fish, which you could adjust to once you were in it for a while, but if you left & returned or you opened the freezer, you were right back to smelling like an old fish market. We also noticed a bad leak from the freezer into the refrigerator. The top shelf was soaked & there was a puddle under the drawers in the bottom. I filed a maintenance request on the app, but never got any type of response during our stay. We soaked up all the water and immediately washed the towels so we could use them again because the water smelled so strongly of rotten fish that it would nearly make you vomit. We had to put the baking sheet tray to catch the dripping water since no one addressed our maintenance request. So between the offensive odor & lack of space because of using totes & sheet trays to compensate, it was very difficult to store any cold/frozen food items. Not to mention it was a total drag to spend valuable vacation time trying to clean & get rid of the odor & combat the constant dripping of water into the fridge. The only other complaint is regarding the top bunk. The first step to climb into the top bunk is unusually high, which would make it nearly impossible for a child to climb unless they had an adult lift them onto the ladder. But the biggest issue was there is NO type of railing at any point on the top bunk. Anyone who sleeps up there, especially a child, is at risk of falling out & landing on a hard, tile floor. Needless to say, this put a damper on our sleeping arrangements as I will not allow my child or anyone else to sleep up there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay in Room c-1506 very much. The room was very clean and had all the amenities needed to have a wonderful stay. The only complaint was the cleaning lady that showed up before we left. She arrived at 9:45 and sat outside our door in the hallway waiting for us to leave our unit at 10:00. She had a rude attitude towards us as if we were keeping her from her job. We tried to be polite and wish her a nice day as we were leaving but she, again, was rude. Other than that, everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful clean condo

Overall we had a beautiful stay here at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. The condo is very clean other than the floors were sandy to walk on but hey it’s the beach. Just grab you a broom and dust pan and you’ll be ok. There was plenty of towels, cooking ware, beautiful view, some starter soaps and detergents etc...! I would have liked to have connected with the direct property owner vs just Royal American which I did request. I did get excited about using all the amenities which included the fitness facility and it was closed due to Covid. I’m sure at no fault of the actual owner but it would be nice to know before purchasing what amenities you can use or not. Make sure to call before purchasing. We had to walk around, rcvd wrong directions from the security officer where the Welcome Center was and finally found it. We did get a parking ticket because the one in the room had been whitouted. Not sure why but the Welcome Center fixed it. There is a beautiful pool and easy access to the beach. We Loved our stay and it was a great condo overall not a terrible review just some basic FYI because we would love to come back and refer our family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a vacation

Great place for a family vacation. Can't wait to get back to you again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stevce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful experience

I can't wait to come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time good place

Great time good place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

This was a wonderful property! This was our first stay at this location. We would recommend this to our friends. The location is on the quieter end of Panama City Beach. The resort has a long beach frontage which allows for a less crowded beach experience. BBR has a family friendly environment, and plenty for adults also. There is live music on the weekends and a tiki bar that stays open until 11 this time of the year. Thanks for the great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020