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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beaches
Place, Panama City Beaches
3 min walk
Edgewater Gulf Beach
Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
6 min walk
Golf Course at Edgewater
Place, Golf Course at Edgewater
13 min walk
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly
Welcome to "Castaway" located on Grande Island Blvd. Your next relaxing getaway located in the sought-after Gulf Highlands Beach Resort. This spacious 2-story townhome sits in a prime, quite location minutes from the beautiful white sands of Panama City Beach. With 2 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms, this beautiful condo is perfect for families, couples, snowbirds, or anyone looking at making flip flops their permanent dress code. If you are looking for a perfect location near the beach (a short 5 min walk) and a view of the canal from your top and bottom patio, search no further. What are you waiting for? Come & stay with us @ Castaway!
Key Features: -Ample Space for 6 people - Fully stocked kitchen perfect for meal prep - Community Amenities - Convenient access to the beach & local attractions - Minutes to the beach - Two parking spaces directly in front of the unit - Grill provided - Dog friendly - 1 dog under 25 pounds
The Space: - Sleeps 6 people max (including children of all ages) - Living Room offers a comfy sofa sleeper - Master Bedroom offers a King Bed - Bedroom 2 offers a full bed & twin/full bunk bed - Master bathroom offers a tub/shower combo - Upstairs bathroom offers a walk-in shower - Half bath downstairs - Washer & Dryer - View of the canal - Two vehicles max. (designated parking in front of the unit)
If you are looking for a perfect location near the beach search no further. Park directly in front of your door with this ground level entry townhome, this unit has a reserved 2 reserved parking spaces. (for two vehicles only) No waiting on elevators or crowds. This gated resort community offers amenities that your family will enjoy: 11 swimming pools, (5 seasonally heated), tennis courts, 18-hole mini golf, shuffleboard, & a Beach House restaurant with a pool directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Activities are just outside your front door, enjoy all of what Gulf Highlands has to offer. Take a short walk, across the street, to reach the sunny sands of Panama City Beach Florida. If you want to take a break from cooking, don't stress. Panama City Beach has numerous casual eateries as well as fine dining options. When you get the urge to explore, Pier Park is just 3-4 miles away with over a million square feet of open-air shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Miracle Mile Amusement areas is right next to Pier Park. If golf is your fame, enjoy both the Hombre Golf Club & Holiday Golf Course, both being within a couple of minutes from the unit. A vacationer's paradise, this resort is close to Rock it Lanes which offers a bowling alley, roller skating rink, & arcade. Enjoy ShipWreck Island Water Park which is a few short blocks away from the resort. Frank Brown Park is nearby and offers 200 acres of outdoor recreation with 9 softball & baseball fields. Whatever your vacation needs may be, this little piece of paradise allows you to kick back & unwind. Historic St Andres Bay is a short drive away that features the charm of " Old Florida". Enjoy shopping & lunch overlooking the marina and bay. Take a drive to the west on scenic 30A route to enjoy quant village of Seaside that features shipping & dining.
Please note prior to booking there is a 25-age requirement to book this condo. Person who books must be 25 at the time of booking & must present during the entire stay. Please also, note everyone in the party must be 25 or older unless under 18 & accompanied by somebody 25 or older. This is strictly enforced. We do not allow 3rd party bookings. Failure to meet minimum age requirement of all guests upon check in guests will be evicted and will not be refunded for the stay. After the booking is confirmed a copy of our Rental Agreement will be sent to the guests email address provided. The guest has 48 hours from the time of booking to sign the Rental Agreement & send back a copy of his/her Driver's License. If our Office has not received the signed rental agreement & a copy of his/her driver's license within 48 hours our company will cancel the reservation with no refund to guest. No access to the unit will be given without a signed rental agreement & a copy of the guests who booked Driver's License.
This property does not allow Spring Breakers under 25 years of age. Please do not inquire asking if exceptions are made to this policy. There are no exceptions to this rule.
No unregistered guests allowed in the property; violation of this rule will result in immediate eviction with no refunds given. We do not allow extra guests - including children of any age, we count heartbeats - and only allow the number of occupants, that the unit sleeps. This includes visitors as well. This unit sleeps 6 people max per the fire marshal. This includes children of all ages. No exceptions. If the fire marshal is called to the unit because you are over the legal occupancy, you will be responsible for the fine associated with him coming out & will be evicted immediately. No more than 6 heartbeats in this unit at any given time.
Maintenance & cleanliness issues should be reported to us within 2 hours of checking into the unit. We want to ensure that maintenance issues & cleanliness issues are addressed as soon as the guest checks in so Anchors Away can make it right. Failing to do so guests will be responsible for damages reported after the checkout inspection & after the 2-hour window of checking in the guest takes the unit as is. Please make sure to inform us of any issues regarding maintenance & cleanliness when you arrive.
No more than 2 vehicles are allowed. The resort has 2 designated parking spaces for each unit right in front of the condo. No exceptions to this rule. We do not allow overflow.
Please make arrangements for 2 vehicles. When you arrive please show the security gate your ID & reservation confirmation. They will open the gate so you can enter the resort. Inside the condo you will find two black lanyards that will have the proximity cards for the gate inside them. Those cards will allow you to enter the resort. Hold the card up to the keypad at the gate. The gate will open. It is the guests responsibility to keep up with those two cards & lanyards for their stay. If either card or either lanyard is lost or damaged during the stay or upon checkout inspection it will be up to the guest to pay to replace them. The cards are $25.00 each. The lanyards are $10.00 each. It's the guests responsibility to leave both cards & lanyards inside the condo when they checkout.
No outside golf carts or scooters are allowed within the resort.
No smoking if any signs of smoking are documented, the renter agrees & will be charged a $300.00 fine.
Check In Time is 4pm check out time is 10AM if you are not out of the unit by 10:15 am, you agree to be charged 50.00 per half hour charge. Please be respectful to the next guests & our cleaners & checkout on time.
Check in is 4pm central on the day of arrival & checkout is 10am central on the day of departure. We do not allow/guarantee early check ins. By booking guest agrees to wait to go to the property until the 4pm check in time or when you have been told by the office that the unit is ready.
Quiet Hours are 10pm to 8am. If we are notified by security of guests be disturbing to others, you could be evicted with no refund.
This unit is dog friendly. All dogs must be 25 pounds or less. This unit allows 1 dog under 25 pounds. No cats or puppies. Absolutely no exceptions. Once the booking is confirmed & a pet is added to the reservation we will add the $150.00 nonrefundable pet fee to the booking total. Dogs are not allowed on any of our furniture or any of our beds. All dog waste must be picked up after. If the dog is left inside of the unit alone the dog must be crated. If an emergency or maintenance issue were to arise our team needs to be able to enter the unit safely. Absolutely no exceptions. Failure to abide by these rules will result in additional charges/eviction from the property.
Failure to take out trash or excessive cleans caused from guest's additional charges will apply. The management company will have the right to charge the guest between $150.00- $300.00 for failing to abide by this rule.
This property provides a grill. All guests are required to clean the grill before checking out. Absolutely no exceptions. Upon inspection after your checkout if this has not been done you will be charged a $100 fee. Please be respectful & clean the grill after each use.
Please note we only provide a starter pack of Amenities, just to get you through the first night. One roll of paper towels, 1 toilet paper for each bathroom, 1 trash bag for each trashcan, 1 sponge for the kitchen, 1 cascade, 2 pods for laundry, 1 bar soap, 1 shampoo for each bathroom, & 1 conditioner for each bathroom. We do not provide these items for your entire stay.
We respectfully ask all guests not to move the furniture around. All the furniture must be placed back where it was found. During the checkout inspection if furniture is moved around & not put back additional charges will apply. This goes for TVS as well.
The damage waiver included in the booking breakdown does not cover missing items. Examples: missing wristbands, missing beach towels, missing kitchen ware, missing linen, or missing parking passes. Guests will be responsible for paying for those charges.
There is a damage waiver included in the booking breakdown that covers accidental damages. The rate in the booking breakdown is for stays less than 28 days. If a guest books a 28-90 night stay the rate does increase for those reservations. Guests will be responsible for the difference in the price. Rates 28-59 nights will be $280.00 for the coverage & 60-90 nights will be $450.00 for the coverage. If you have any questions regarding this charge please inquire first before booking.
Gulf Highlands Terms & Conditions: If any of these rules are violated by guests you will be responsible for the fine associated with each violation & will be evicted immediately with no refund. - Not following leash laws. All dogs must be on a leash when outside of the condo at any given time. $100.00 fine (Applies if the unit is dog friendly) - Not following pet waste regulations. All waste must be picked up from your dog. $100.00 fine (Applies if the unit is dog friendly) - No parking pass. All vehicles must have parking pass displayed in the vehicle. $100.00 fine. - Reckless Driving of Golf Carts. (This includes renting through the resort) $100.00 fine. - Underage Golf Cart Driving. (This includes renting through the resort) $100.00 fine. - Feeding Wildlife ( Example: Turtles, fish, & birds ) $100.00 fine. - Violating Noise Ordinance $100.00 fine. - Offensive or Unlawful Activities $100.00 fine.
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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
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About the area
Panama City Beach
Located in Panama City Beach, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min walk
Beef 'O' Brady's - 16 min walk
The Wicked Wheel - 14 min walk
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
All American Diner - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly on 11 May 2026 start from AU$393, 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 Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Rockit Lanes and Edgewater Gulf Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Harvis -thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Great property, it has been kept up with extremely well and very conveniently located near the beach and the best pool on the resort. We loved staying here and would definitely book again. For anything that came up during our stay the host was very quick to respond which made things so much easier.
Stefanie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Stefanie - thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again
Heather - thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
We had a great stay. condo was really nice and spacious, very clean. Would definitely recommend to others and we will stay again in the future.
Jacob A.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Jacob, thanks so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay. Everyone was truly a pleasure to host. We hope you consider us again. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
Heather thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I am very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away.
Alice -thanks so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay. Everyone was truly a pleasure to host. We hope you consider us again. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
We enjoyed being so close to the pool and ocean. We also spent a lot time at the beachside pool that has a restaurant. Would recommend to anyone looking for a clean and convenient rental.
Erin U.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Erin thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are so thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay with us. We hope you come back & see us. You also were truly a pleasure to work with as well. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
We stayed here during the Panama City Beach World Series Softball tournament. The location was perfect, in between both fields. The home was beautiful and fully equipped with everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and will stay here again next time we visit.
Leslie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Leslie thanks so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay. Everyone was truly a pleasure to host. We hope you consider us again. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
We actually loved all the things to do, but the floor was nasty and there was no mop to clean it.
kim p.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Kim - thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. I am a little shocked. I talked to you while you were here & nothing was mentioned about the floors. If you would have notified me that you weren't happy with the floors we could have sent someone back to address them. I can't fix issues we aren't made aware of. That way we can fix them without the review being the first we hear about it. There is a mop. I wish you would have called. We could have told you where it was. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the resort. Have a great 2025!
Robert, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are so thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay with us. We hope you come back & see us. You were truly a pleasure to work with. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
Exactly as advertised. Great location and great surrounding area. Took less than 3 minutes to get to the beach via one of many public access points. Living room could use some updated and more seating, and the queen bed could use a new and better quality mattress. All things considered it was a great place to be for two months.
Rhonda S.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
Rhonda, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you consider choosing us again for your next stay. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
The unit was clean and convenient to get access to the beach. I do wish the check in instructions were slightly different in the aspect that the address takes you to private gate rather than main entrance. Otherwise, our stay was great. It literally has everything you need down to beach chairs. No complaints!
Kelly M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Hello Kelly,
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. So, the private gate is private. Meant for owners only. All guests have to gain access through the main entrance of Gulf Highlands. We hope you consider us in the future. Thanks for choosing to book with Anchors Away.
The unit is nice enough. All the necessary items except a box of tissues. There wasn't a single box of tissues anywhere. The closet in the 2nd bedroom is partially blocked by the bunk beds. It is clearly a rental property. Neighbors were a bit rude. They were parked in one of our spaces when we arrived. Exchanged pleasantries and they asked if we needed both spaces. We said yes we would need both spaces as I have friends that are owners that came to visit in their golf cart. They politely moved the car with no further incidents until their young adult child/children had friends over and they did not get the memo to not park in our spot. At one point they had 10 young people come out of the place and there was at least 5 cars.
Catherine W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Catherine, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. I wish you would have called me when you arrived. I would have been happy to call the gate about the neighbor's being in your parking spaces. I wouldn't have allowed anyone being rude to you guys. I wish you would have contacted us. I can't fix issues or problems we aren't made aware of. Other than the issue with the neighbors I really do hope everyone had a great Spring Break. Thank you for choosing to book with Anchors Away Rentals.
Lea - thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. Families like you are why we LOVE what we do. We can't wait to have you back.
Rafael - thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
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