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

Beachfront condo near Panama City Beaches

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A living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a balcony with chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, black chairs, a colorful sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a palm tree, overlooking the ocean.
A beach with a hotel building adjacent to the shoreline.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and palm trees.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrews Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lower Grand Lagoon condo, you'll find Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Also, St. Andrews Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and The Sea Dragon is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Sea Dragon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Adventures at Sea - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Deckhand Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪J. Michael's - ‬4 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! Condo
2362-142199

Frequently asked questions

How close is Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! to the airport?

This condo is 21.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Water Crest 12th Floor Gulf Front Huge 2 BR. Best Deals! to downtown Panama City Beach?

This condo is 3.1 mi away from Panama City Beach.

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

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 89 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terra N.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views, amazing room BUT AC did not work the entire stay and one bathroom couldn’t be used due to toilet kept clogging up, stayed in contact about it and nothing ever done. AC never go fixed. And showers didn’t stay hot long (but we understand it’s a huge building) Outside of those two major issues we had a wonderful stay and would recommend to anyone going to stay here, we had the best views loved our balcony and condo was just amazing and just like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Great location great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Great time and fantastic views from balcony

We were very happy there. It was roomy and didn’t feel cramped at all. Love love love the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sharon h.

Room to spread out!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Watercrest Condominium. The condo could use some updating and additional sitting in living room, but it was clean and the room sizes were larger than most. Our balcony was very nice and huge. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lowell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kris D.

Liked: Check-in, location
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dan P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eddie W.

Wonderful Section of Beach & Nice View from Balcony

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Watercrest Condo building,pool & hot tub very nice. Overall 1202 was comfortable but not very clean. We arrived and found mold on shower curtain and soap scum around shower fixtures. Balcony curtains very dirty at the bottom. Other than that we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Joseph T. T.

Very unsatisfied

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bad couch ripped up roaches dirty was told going to bring new couch cleaning crew some compensation and yall did nothing very dissatisfied. Will not use yall ever agian 11
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stacey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hollie T.

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer S.

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

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
Broken screen
Worn out furniture
Mold
Mold
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Regina G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristy M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Randy S.

Great Location but needs renovation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very frustrating not being able to use the washing machine. It's something we count on when we pack for the number of days we plan to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Janie M.

Overall great place to stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was beautiful but could use upgrades in the kitchen and baths. The living room furniture has been upgraded since the photo. We had issues with the hot water heater and this was resolved the day we told them about it. Location was great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Great room. Beautiful view of the ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

William A.

Watercrest

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental unit was clean and fresh on arrival. Furniture and fixtures a little outdated but functional. All amenities were as described.