Some have the misconception that alcoholic beverages are no longer allowed on the beaches at PCB. This law only applies during Spring Break (Month of March). The rest of the year alcoholic beverages are allowed on the beach. The family-oriented, fully gated Gulf Crest Resort Condominium complex is located off the exclusive Thomas Drive area in Panama City Beach. Professionally decorated with upsca
le furnishings, your family will enjoy soaring 9' 4" ceilings with crown molding, breathtaking wall-to-wall floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf. High speed internet service, flat screen TVs with DVD, ceiling fans, and a beautiful well-appointed kitchen with granite counter tops and all the amenities including a built in wine cooler! This spacious condo is 1388 square feet. A 40 foot long, 360 square foot balcony includes a breathtaking, unobstructed view for miles up and down the beach. In total, the almost 1750 square feet of decorated space is approximately 25% larger than other typical two bedroom condos. You will find that it is so spacious with the seperate, Queen-sized bunk beds, it can fulfill the requirement of a 3 bedroom condo at a more affordable rate! Overall, the unique features of the Gulf Crest complex have led it to have one of the highest repetitive guest rates of any complex on the beach. The master suite includes a king bed with a private bathroom. The bathroom has a double vanity, tub/shower, and a large walk in closet. It includes a Gulf front view with access to the balcony. The second bedroom with queen over queen bunk beds (built for adults) accesses a second full sized guest bathroom that also features a tub and shower. Additional built-in full sized twin bunk beds round out the sleeping facilities. Although children love the full size bunk beds, they can accommodate adults up to 6 feet tall too! All linens; mattress pads, pillow protectors, sheets, pillow cases and blankets are laundered each week between guests. For families with a wee one, we have a high chair, walker, and pack & play available to make your packing less of a hassle! Each bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and make-up remover wipes for your use. Full washer and dryer facilities are also available in a convenient, separate laundry room. Another added feature to the rental is that we supply detergent, bleach, and softner to do laundry! Gulf Crest amenities include: fully gated secure community, 300 feet of ocean frontage, tropical landscaping, convenient assigned covered parking, three elevators, two large outdoor pools (one heated year round) with poolside chaise lounges, two heated Hot Tubs, and a kiddy pool. It also features a Tiki Bar serving food and beverages, poolside/beach wireless internet access (working vacation anyone?), gazebo with picnic area, BBQ grill area, a pool level fitness center, game room, a gated boardwalk dune walk-over to the beach, and outdoor showers. The complex is convenient to many great restaurants and amusement park attractions. Walk the beach to the nightlife at Spinnakers and Club La Vela or cross the street for good eats at Mellow Mushroom and Hammerhead Freds! Many family activities within walking distance include bumper boats, go-karts, oyster bars, mini- golf, and shopping! In addition, the area has loads of other attractions and for the naturalist, within minutes to one of the top national coastal state parks – St Andrews State Park: sugar white sand beaches and dunes, nature trails, wildlife watching, snorkeling, diving, fishing, para sailing, jet-ski rentals, pontoon boat rentals, and more.
