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Highlights
Cook, dine, and unwind
Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Outdoor pool
The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Panama City Beaches
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
On beach
Outdoor pool
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Explore the area
Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beaches
Place, Panama City Beaches
5 min walk
Thomas Drive
Place, Thomas Drive
12 min walk
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
12 min walk
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view!
Welcome to our stunningly beautiful PENTHOUSE unit on the 12th floor. You will be amazed at the panoramic views of the gulf on your PRIVATE balcony.
We've limited occupancy to 2 adults only so we can keep it in absolutely pristine condition. We've hired the most conscientious cleaning service to do a DEEP clean of our unit, and we maintain it to the utmost quality!
For just a few dollars more, you can pass on the mediocre and stay in one of the most beautiful PENTHOUSE units on the beach, relax in LUXURY and enjoy your private balcony!
But don't take our word for it, read the reviews!
ALL photos are recent of our Penthouse unit, and pictures of the ocean, sunsets etc are taken from our balcony or windows facing the ocean.
We spent several years looking for a condo that had a spectacular view and great beach location. When we found this one and stepped inside we were stunned by the view of the Gulf of Mexico....it took our breath away and instantly we knew this was the one!
The Sunbird has just undergone a complete renovation and looks gorgeous!
For our Penthouse, we opted for a modern look, avoided the cliche "beach" decor because the view is so bold and so beautiful you need no additional reminder that you're in beach heaven.
Equipped with everything you'll need for a pampered vacation, you can start your day with coffee brewed from our complimentary Latin American whole bean coffee startup kit. The professional grinder is all setup, all you need to do is press the button and grind what you need. If you prefer Keurig, we've added that too along with a kettle for those who prefer Tea.
Enjoy breakfast on the large PRIVATE balcony prepared in your fully equipped kitchen.
Situated in the EAST tower, we're tucked away in a more private and quiet area of the beach while giving you spectacular views night and day.
Are you a foodie? Not to worry, while there are some great dining places nearby such as Saltwater Grill, don't limit your dining and shopping experiences to the local beach area.....famous Rosemary Beach is only minutes away for the finest of dining and shopping. For a fun experience, famous Pineapple Willies is just a few minutes walk.
Before retiring to bed, sit and watch a movie on the new 65" smart TV with full cable TV. In addition to premium cable TV, WiFi is included too.
Exhausted from walks on beach, you'll then settle into bed on a new high quality Queen mattress with top quality linens for a good nights rest.
As seasoned world travelers, we took our experiences and designed this unit to pamper and accommodate all your needs.
We've even included a welcome package with bottled water, soap, shampoo and moisturizer.
A Gourmet coffee package is included so you can relax on your first morning, and ready to be ground for a sensational cup of coffee while you enjoy the sunrise.
This unit even includes a blender in case you want to make some great smoothies for the beach.
Beautiful glassware is on hand for wine and beverages.
As in the title, we've reserved 2 chairs and an umbrella at the beach for you each day (March - October). All you need to do is go down to the beach and request it.
Please note that the Sunbird requires guests to purchase an armband for each guest. The cost is $6.00 per guest for your entire stay. Also if you plan to park at the Sunbird, there is a one time fee of $35.00 for your entire stay. Both of these can be paid at the Sunbird office which is located in the middle of the buildings and is open 7 days a week.
We've hired the best and most professional cleaning crew around and go above and beyond to have a pristine unit for ourselves and our guests. Between each visit they do a DEEP clean.
This is our second home, please be respectful and maintain it like it were yours so we all can have an incredible experience.
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Sunbird parking is $30 for your stay and each guest needs a wristband 6$ each. Pay by cash at the guardhouse or pay by credit card at the office.
We want everyone to enjoy a peaceful restful stay, no noise during sleeping hours please. Final rule.....HAVE FUN!!!
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 56980
Property # 3463163vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Panama City Beach
Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park, while Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider Breakfast Point Academy and CAptain Anderson's Event Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Thomas Drive - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Coconut Creek Family Fun Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Golf Course at Edgewater - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Pineapple Willy's - 3 min walk
The Bun Lab - 3 min walk
Circle K - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunbird: penthouse with ocean views?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbird: penthouse with ocean views on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$601, 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.
Is SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SUNBIRD - Panama City Beach stunning PENTHOUSE with panoramic DIRECT Ocean view! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Shipwreck Island Waterpark is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Glad you liked the coffee AnnMarie, its from specialized micro crop plantations in Latin America. Like you, I MUST have a coffee in the morning, and I thought it would be nice to provide this for our guest s so they dont have to go out on their first day.
This tastefully decorated penthouse was immaculately clean and well stocked with kitchen essentials and basics. We enjoyed a fabulous coffee grind provided by our host who was always easy to reach and very accommodating. The beach view was amazing and we loved ever sunrise and sunset here. It’s close to everything and of course we love Pineapple Willys which is just steps away. We will certainly be back !! This is a wonderful condo and the host was so kind.
The stay was amazing! Views were amazing and the place was so quiet in the room. We will book again in a heartbeat! Constant communication and made great recommendations for our stay. The most hospitable host you will find!
Samantha H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you for your review. So happy you had a nice time and we hope you'll return again!
Very clean, owner of condo super friendly, would definitely book this condo again!
Amanda G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for your stay! I imagine the fireworks were spectacular July 4th, and we hope you had an equally good time at the beach! Hope to see you back again!
We had the best time at the Sunbird 1204 Penthouse! So comfortable/cozy/ romantic! Loved the living room and view even from the couch, lol! Loved the panoramic view from the balcony as well! Had a blast walking down to Pineapple Willys for lunch and a drink... then right back to our beach chairs! Also, owner went above and beyond to make sure we were accomidated and very responsive! We thoroughly enjoyed this unit and will definitely be back! Thanks again, Richard!
We had a great time during our stay. The condo had everything we needed. It had a great view of ocean. Very clean. The owner made sure we enjoyed our stay and was readily available if we needed anything. Will definitely be back!
We really loved our stay at this condo in Panama City. Communication with the owner was outstanding. He even recommended some great places for us to eat. Everything was very neat and clean, which is A+ for me. We will definitely consider staying here again.
Lisa S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thanks for staying with us, so happy that you appreciated the cleanliness, this is a primary focus of ours, and we are fortunate to have a wonderful caring cleaner.
Really enjoyed our stay between the comfortable couch, bed and the patio it was wonderful. The kitchen is well stocked, found everything we needed. The view was fabulous great sunsets. Definitely would stay here again if we ever come back to Panama City Beach. Great communication with owner who left us the most delicious coffee fro their own coffee grove.
Bev B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us and the great reviews on the sectional. My wife was complaining about it from the day I bought it, and when I got a few other comments, I realized she wasn't exaggerating ha ha...and we immediately replaced it with this wonderful sectional that reclines. Hope you return some time in the future.
Richard is an amazing host with a beautiful place to share! There is everything you can think of you may need and has A++ communication. Thank you again for all your great hospitality!!!
A unique experience my wife and I had a great time the penhouse in excellent condition and extremely clean as in the photos. also very close to the pineapple :) excellent piña coladas I highly recommend it and the view towards the sea is fantastic!
Carlos N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you might visit again! Rick
Nice little getaway with stunning views of the ocean, full kitchen for morning coffee & breakfast!
This is perfect little getaway on the beach, view was spectacular, couldn't get it enough, enjoyed the coffee on balcony while watching the waves, also kitchen was fully equipped with ease to prepare your quick breakfast and then enjoying eating it with a view of the beach and ocean from the room. Also, owner was nice to provide beach chair for our stay. Overall, great stay for couples getaway. Thanks!
Sam A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for your positive comments. We're so happy you had a wonderful time. We plan on making a few more changes to the unit in the fall to make it even more luxurious and comfortable!
This place is exactly as advertised. We could walk most places. The condo was clean and the views were phenomenal. The host was very friendly and responsive. Definitely recommend!!
Talisha J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thank you for being a guest Talisha, it was our pleasure hosting you and we hope you return someday.
My best friend and I had a wonderful stay. The Penthouse was very nice, clean, and just as advertised. The owner was very nice and was very prompt answering questions. We will definitely be back! 🌅🐚🌞
Alyson N.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying with us, we love our place but cant get there too often, so its nice to have others enjoy it in our place! We appreciate your review and hope you will return again in the future. Safe travels!
The views were everything we had hoped for. The condo was equipped with everything we needed with exception that it would have been nice to have an oven but we were able to fix everything we wanted right there. The host is very responsive. We will definitely remember this for our next stay in PCB
Condo was clean and well appointed. Best views! Great pool and beach access was perfect. Beach setup was a huge plus. Never had access to a cart but luckily we pack pretty light so only a few trips to the car. Construction on adjacent condo was not a problem. They didn’t start till 8am and we were up before that.
Rodney S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us. There should always be at least 4 luggage carts at the side of the elevators behind the wall. Is there a chance you just missed where they are kept? I'll look into that, but otherwise we're so happy that you enjoyed the spectacular views, and we all appreciate the fantastic job our cleaning crew does, simply the BEST!
Owner was easily reachable and responded quickly. Incredible view,right on the beach. Although it was stated construction was going on at these condos,we never heard any of it! They had completed work on this side &moved to a completely different area. Gate worker remembered us from the very 1st day &always had the gate open &ready when he saw us approaching. Owner arranged to have coffee for us,informed us of new places to visit,quickly answered any questions etc just a WONDERFUL host! We will definitely be back very soon! It was so hard to leave this incredible get away.
Charmaigne a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! Glad you had fun and enjoyed your stay. We hope you might come back again and we promise we'll have that great coffee ready for you to enjoy the spectacular sunset mother nature gives us!
This condo is the best on Panama city beach. The balcony view is stunning. Very private . The Host Richard makes you feel like family. They go above and beyond provided a welcome basket with goodies. Had enough toilet paper. Paper towels. Dishwasher detergent . Trash bags. Basically you didnt even have to use your own. Ive never stayed anywhere where the owners have put so much thoughtfulness into your rest and comfort. I highly recommend this condo.
pam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Isn't the view amazing! So happy you enjoyed it, wish we could use it more often, but retirement is coming....not soon enough!
The apartment was immaculately clean and we were really grateful for the generous supply of towels and kitchen essentials. We are English and so the absence of a kettle seemed unusual, but we just used a pan on the hob.
The 4 stars for the location should really be a 4.5; we just weren’t huge fans of the giant surrounding blocks. But Sunbird itself was great with fantastic ocean views. And the fact that the beach runs east-west means it doesn’t suffer from being cast into the shade (by the tower blocks) for much of the day.
The AC worked well but was a little noisy.
And we really loved the entry code system - so much easier than old fashioned keys and fobs.
And the beach was phenomenal - especially as it is a dog free zone and we were able to walk on the sand all the way round to St Andrews State Park. Brilliant!
Thank you, Richard, for a fantastic base for our winter sun trip.
Jane C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you for your review. A kettle is on the way for our tea lovers. My coffee addiction blinded me to that! Surprised my wife never mentioned it given her love for Earl Grey. There should be no noise with the central AC so I’ll dispatch the techs to look at it, a panel may have come lose.
Thank you so much for staying with us, we hope you might return again!
UPDATE: Kettle is in place and we added a Keurig too!
About the host
Hosted by Richard
This is our second home, we recently purchased it and were hoping to use it more often, but travel time for us makes it too difficult to get there more often unfortunately. We're both frequent traveler's and used our extensive experience staying at luxury properties to configure this unit to maximize our guests experience.
Unlike other properties that have indifferent owners who are just trying to make a $, or faceless management companies, you are dealing with husband and wife professionals who deeply cares about their property and is always looking at ways to improve the experience. We use it too, and want guests who will treat it like their own, and we will make sure that you have an experience as if it were you're own property!
There is nothing more enjoyable than hearing from our guests that they had a fantastic experience, and enjoyed it as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
After looking at properties on the beach all over Florida we decided that Panama City Beach was one of the most beautiful beaches in not only America but the world. In particular, the Sunbird is situated further down the beach where it is quieter even in peak season.
What makes this property unique
The Sunbird just went through a complete remodel bringing it back to its prime. The architecture of the building is modern and angular making it very interesting. Because of the architectural design, the balconies are very private unlike most other buildings where they are just side by side. In particular, the Penthouse unit and especially ours, is perched out on an angle which gives nearly total privacy and allows you to see both sunrise and sunset with unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. The Sunsets are among the best we've seen in the world, even rivaling a Hawaii sunset in Waikiki!
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