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⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102

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Large balcony with lots of space
Beach Access
Gulf Front Sterling Reef
Plenty of Lounging Space at Sterling Reef
Sterling Reef from the Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102

Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Condo:

* Stunning Gulf Views from the Balcony, Living Room and Master

* Free Seasonal Beach Service (March-October) - 2 Chairs/1 Umbrella

* Beachfront Pool (Seasonally Heated), Grilling Area

* Fitness Center w/ Gulf Views, Activity Room, Onsite Watersport Rentals

* Walk to the fishing Pier

* Only .5 miles to Shipwreck Island

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs December thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

*No smoking on property, which includes the balcony*

Sterling Reef 102 is a beautifully decorated 2BR/2BA BeachFRONT condo. Enjoy amazing Gulf Views of the sugar-white sands and the emerald waters from your large, private balcony as well as the living room, kitchen and master bedroom! This condo features a king bed in the master bedroom with balcony access, a queen bed in the guest room, and a sleeper sofa, sleeping 6 guests comfortably. With its breath-taking views and convenient location, Sterling Reef 102 will definitely be your next family favorite vacation destination!

***Each vehicle must be registered from the link provided prior to arrival. Parking Fee Registration is $50 per vehicle - limit 2 vehicles.

Built in 2005, Sterling Reef is in a fantastic location on Panama City Beach, only .5 miles from Shipwreck Island and within walking distance of the fishing pier. Vacation rentals at this lovely resort have a seasonally heated 4000sqft bi-level pool with waterfall at their disposal, a fitness center overlooking the pool and beach area, an activity room w/ flatscreen TV, and grills on the sky terrace. Watersport rentals are also available.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

Area Attractions: 

If you're looking for more adventure, the following water sports and activities you can arrange:  Dolphin encounters, Banana Boat rides, Sailboat Rides/Rentals, Jet Ski Rentals, Boogie Board Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Eco-Tours and Surf Lessons.

If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fit the bill! With more than 125 retail, dining and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, Forever 21 are a but a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers or catch a show at the Grand IMAX Theater.

Registration Number=38102

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 38102

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Frank Brown Park. Check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park, and consider making time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salty Goat Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102?

As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102 on 7 Aug 2026 start from AU$368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⭐Free Beach SERV~Gulf Views~Sterling Reef 102 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Gulf Beach, Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Goofy Golf and M.B. Miller County Pier are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The balcony was huge and the view was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great beach vacation spot

Great place and right on the beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Heather, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled you found the location perfect for your beach vacation. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was as described very clean and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Relaxing trip

The condo was very nice. Convenient to shops and restaurants. We loved the large balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2024
Marcia, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the condo, its convenient location, and the spacious balcony. We hope to host you again soon for another relaxing trip. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Loved the condo

Very clean and conveniently located. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi! We are happy to know that you would stay in this two-bedroom, two-bath beachfront condo again, finding it to be very clean and conveniently located. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Excellent location

We had a great stay! The location was great! The home was cute & comfy! Loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Sheri, we are very happy to know that you had a great stay in this well-located two-bed, two-bath beachfront condo that you thought was cute and comfortable. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Short vacation

It’s was the most beautiful and amazing long weekend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Jessica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful long weekend with us. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Love this place

We have stayed at Sterling Reef several times now. Great easy access from parking garage and to and from the beach. Great central location for all activities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Chris, we appreciate you letting us know that you loved staying in this well-located two-bed, two-bath beachfront condo in Panama City Beach, which allowed for easy access from the parking garage and to/from the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal D.

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

Family fun

Room was amazing. Only issue was room was supposed to come with beach chair service. The company over this did not up date there system so we did not get chairs till last day
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed the condo! Very nice sized. The balcony was very spacious. The condo was clean and had all the needed necessities for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Jennifer, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had everything you needed and enjoyed the balcony. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Time with daughter

Beautiful condo and perfect location! Kitchen was furnished with everything anyone would ever need. Weather was awesome. Communications with RealJoy was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Very clean, well worth the price.

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Brandon, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad your vacation was great and it was well worth the price. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMBER G.

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

Great view even better balcony

Loved setup of unit. Close to pier.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Amber, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the setup of the unit and its convenient location near the pier. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amaan H.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

My family and I enjoyed a much needed relaxing getaway at this condo. The property was very clean and the view was amazing! We spent so much time just sitting on the balcony, listening to the waves and enjoying the ocean air. The beach was instantly accessible whenever we wanted to spend time in the sand and water. We had a great time and would definitely consider visiting again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Amaan, Thank you for letting us know that you had a relaxing getaway. We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the amazing view. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Family Vacation

Condo was very clean and exactly as portrayed. This property is located on the first floor which is actually the fifth floor because the parking garage is under the condos. The pool was very well maintained. I would go again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Susan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear that everything was as you expected. We’re glad you enjoyed the pool and we look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Beautiful

We have been vacationing in PCB for years and this is the nicest condo we have evwr stayed at. The balcony is massive and the roo. Is absolutely beautiful! Easy drive to everything and the the view of the beach was amazing! We did have some problems with the air conditioning but it was so easy to just text RealJoy to get it resolved. We definitely will be staying with RealJoy again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Chelsea, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the condo to be the nicest you've ever experienced in PCB. We're glad the balcony and the view of the beach were to your liking. We appreciate your understanding regarding the air conditioning issue and are happy that our team was able to resolve it promptly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

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

Sterling Reef Unit and Resort as advertised

We loved having the lower floor unit which was close to parking and stairs. The oversized balcony was a big plus. The unit was as advertised and met our needs very well. Real Joy Vacations was a pleasure to work with. Real Joy Vacations/Owner were prompt in communication and responsed to any questions we had very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Gayle, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad that everything was as expected and you enjoyed the balcony. Thank you for the nod to our communicative and responsive staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

8/10 Good

JACKIE R.

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

Anniversary

All good- nice condo. Wristbands and access codes are unfortunate but we understand the reason.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
Jackie, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The wristbands and access codes are in place to ensure the safety and security of our guests, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Panama city

Only problem we had was checking in. Code wouldn’t work for the door and no one would answer the phone to help us get the correct one. If the security guard hadn’t known the owner and called them for us I don’t know how we would have gotten in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Vicki, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry that you experienced some difficulties with the check-in process. We're glad the security guard was able to assist you in getting access to your accommodations. We hope you were still able to enjoy your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Family vacation

Our stay was overall okay. When inside we like to go barefoot. We noticed that the bottom of our feet were black. At first we thought it was from the balcony, but realized the floors in the condo were very dirty. To look at them they looked fine. We were disappointed that upon our arrival we found out the pools were closed for maintance. The view, however, was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey A.

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

Great but noisy

The condo was very nice and just as described but there was construction going on right outside our door. It was loud, noisy and annoying. Wish we would have known this. You can also hear all your neighbors and the traffic. They needed to sound proof or insulate better. Also there were some guest shoot off fireworks our first night there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Lindsey, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience while staying in this two-bed, two-bath beachfront condo. We are happy to know that this condo met your expectations and you considered it to be very nice. Please accept our apology for the construction and noise issues. As mentioned on Real Joy and Vrbo websites, **the exterior of the Sterling Reef building is currently undergoing maintenance.** This is something that we unfortunately have no control over. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

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

Overall - an amazing place to stay!

We absolutely loved the big balcony with the most incredible view. The condo was great with comfortable beds, couches and chairs. The only inconvenience is with the elevator in the building. It is so slow and you have to get your stuff/kids on so quick before the door tries to close. You can’t hold it open or it will shutdown the elevator. Definitely makes it tricky with all the beach stuff and kiddos. Also, during peak times of the day you can wait up to 20 mins for the elevator, super frustrating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Kyla, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you were comfortable and enjoyed the view. We're sorry about the elevators. While that is beyond our control, we do understand how frustrating it can be this time of year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Best vacation ever!!

This property is fantastic!! We couldn’t have asked for anything better! The property was just like in the pictures. The condo was very clean. We would definitely stay here again! The only thing to be aware of is that there is construction going on at the building, and they start working at 7 am. Also, the beach chair service is completely separate from the condo, and the 2 guys working the beach chair service were extremely rude! It said in our contract with the condo that we had free beach chair service and when I showed the 2 guys, they said that they don’t honor the free beach chair service! And told us it would be $40 a day to rent 2 beach chairs.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

tina s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Disappointed

We had to call for the code to check in and wait on hold for almost 20 minutes. The condo itself was not well stocked - no hot pads to use for the oven, 1 dishcloth and towel. I used the washing machine the last night of our stay and it left black stains on some of our clothes. The dryer did not work properly either. Also, lots of dust visible under the master bedroom bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
Thank you for your feedback. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during check-in and for the issues with the condo’s supplies and appliances. We strive to ensure a comfortable stay, and I’m sorry we fell short in these areas. We appreciate you bringing the lack of hot pads, dishcloths, and the washing machine issues to our attention but wished we had known during your stay so that we could have assisted ASAP. Additionally, I will address the cleanliness concerns with our housekeeping team. Your input is invaluable, and I hope you'll consider staying with us again so we can provide you with a much-improved experience.
Verified

4/10 Poor

cindy g.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed.

Great location, but not clean. The entrance was totally dark with a bad bulb, the trash receptacle was full and the tenets above just tossed trash off their balcony onto ours. The building also required visitors to wear a yellow band that you cannot remove once put on. Totally NOT safe to highlight for everyone where you are staying. We had a bad experience with that. Also the power went out a few times during our stay and we got stuck in the elevator. We didn’t want to take it again, but the building staff refused to unlock the doors to the stairs. They said that was for their safety, yet there was supposedly a security officer somewhere. Getting trapped once in a hot elevator was one time too many and not something we wanted to do again. It seems like the building should be updated to allow guests to take the stairs. There are a multitude of reasons that should be an option. The tenants above us and to the side smoked on the balcony making it unpleasant to sit outside. It was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

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Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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