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MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER!

Beachfront condo with water park and fitness centre

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Our Happy Place Kitchen!
Private kitchen
Interior detail
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER!

Welcome to our Happy Place! Look at that View!!! We are located on the second floor. Sleeps up to 4! Kitchen has full size stainless steel appliances, Granite counter tops, cookware, dinnerware, and utensils! Has 2 Queen size beds. Fitness center on the 3rd floor and a laundry on every other floor. Large Pool with a kiddie Pool. Common area balconies throughout the complex, sorry we do not have a private balcony. Picnic area with grills and picnic tables for your family outings! Snack Bar by pool open seasonal! Best place to watch the sunrise and sunset is on the upper deck above the snack bar. Shuffle Board! Beachfront and only steps to the beach! We are just waiting on you!

There is a age restriction of 21 years old for one guest staying at The top of the gulf. This is a Non-smoking unit. Smoking is allowed in designated areas.

The complex is located in the heart of Panama City Beach on Thomas Drive. Close to popular restaurants Pineapple Willy’s and Hammerhead Fred’s.

What are you waiting for?? We can't wait to meet you!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children count toward the total # of guests.
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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
$30 Resort pass must be purchased with Top of the Gulf. This includes parking for one vehicle and armbands for # of guests on your reservation.
Starting April 1, 2024 any armbands not returned will result in a $20 per band charge. Norris Condos owners Not responsible for lost or left items.
You as the renter agree to accept all risk due to COVID-19 and agree to not hold the homeowners responsible. Guest are not allowed to have visitors.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 24982

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Anchor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ms. Newby's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Local Seafood Buffet - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MY HAPPY PLACE! BEACHFRONT! FREE BEACH CHAIRS MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Signal Hill Country Club and Signal Hill Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

Beach Getaway

Loved the location, unit was as advertised, beach chairs and umbrella were a definite plus. Loved our stay and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was updated, beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was clean, well-decorated, and an excellent location. The owners are very friendly, as well. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful! The owners update and maintain it very professionally!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Nice place for a nice price

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room is actually bigger than the pictures make it look.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

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

Good location

Property location is great for family. Our unit was perfect for two, very clean and pictures online are up to date, so what you see…is what you get. My daughter and her family stayed as well in a different unit. I would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

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

Amazing!

Clean property in a great location! The included chairs and umbrella was really great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

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

Great stay!

This room was so beautiful and decorated perfectly. Very clean property and in close walking distance of a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great ocean front condo

Great property, great staff, great pool and beach access, close to restaurants, look forward to coming back for a longer stay next year
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

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

Great location

Very nice and clean condo. Location was great.....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lael E.

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

Perfect - Again!

Our family of four stayed here in October for Fall Break and immediately rebooked for Spring Break. We were not disappointed. We just love it here: location is fantastic, condo pristine, view is amazing, restaurants close by are delicious (head to the Marina and toward St. Andrew’s for the good options. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Great stay!

We had such a great stay! The condo was beautiful and looked just as it’s pictured. Gorgeous view, nice property, and it felt big enough for our family of 4. No complaints whatsoever! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Perfect day

The owners were so accommodating on a last-minute booking for the day. It was a beautiful room and everyone was extremely friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H., Pascagoula ms

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

Nice

Nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

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

Little slice of heaven

This room has it all! Everything a condo should have and then some. Decorations are perfect....very clean...feels cozy. The beds are so comfortable! The towels are even great...lol The owners have literally outdone themselves with this room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Cozy and quite

Amazing condo with comfortable and inviting decor. Perfect view of the beach and pool, comfortable beds and linens, and had everything we needed for a quick stay away. Nice to have the bunk beds in addition to the extra bed so our kiddos could spread out. Great value! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrica C.

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

Soccer Tournament

My mother, daughter and I stayed in this beautiful condo for a weekend soccer tournament. The condo was decorated beautifully and was just right for a weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Birthday for my girlfriend

It was great only issue we had was in the shower there was some hair on the shower wall that didn’t get removed maybe from the previous guest. Other than that for the price it was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Family Vacation

This property was great! It was just big enough for my family of 4! The room was very clean and well kept. The owner of condo were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen Q., Midland

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

Nice condo

Conveniently located. Decorated adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

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

Great property

This property has everything that you need and has been carefully thought out by the owners when designing. I loved the makeup area (so thoughtful) and the extra outlets near the nightstand. There was even garlic powder for my pizza (go figure). The neighborhood is away from the hustle and bustle of Pier Park but I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. The host were responsive and very accommodating to my needs. The high ratings are definitely deserved.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrey N.

Very nice and comfortable unit.

Everything is perfectly amazing. Definitely we will come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Stunning

My kids and I stayed here for spring break and everything was wonderful. The condo was gorgeous and the perfect amount of space. It was easy to get back and forth to the beach with the kids and we weren’t far at all from the places we visited like St. Andrews State Park, ZooWorld and of course the Hershey’s Ice Cream shop! Communication was immediate and the host was great. We will definitely be back! We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

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

Stunning

First time ever staying at this condo and absolutely loved it!! We will most definitely return!! The unit was gorgeous and did not disappoint at all!! Felt extremely safe, secure and comfortable at this location! The owners are very responsive, friendly and take a lot of pride in their unit!! Pictures don’t even do it justice!! It’s seriously just that beautiful ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy R.

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

Will be booking again

We have stayed at Top of the Gulf many times before. However, this trip particularly was so great. The condo is very clean and has beautiful decorations. Beautiful view and plenty of room! We loved the full sized kitchen. Bathroom is beautiful. The property manager was friendly and responded so fast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paula and Doug Norris

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My husband Doug, my daughter Madison, and I (Paula) love Panama City Beach! Growing up in Georgia my family would come to Panama City Beach every year. So when I met Doug (he grew up in Las Vegas, NV) I had to take him to the world's most beautiful beaches of the gulf of Mexico and he loved it also. He couldn't believe it had white sand and the water is warm from about April thru October. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We love that the Top of the gulf is right on the ocean. You don't even have to get out of the bed to see the beautiful ocean view! Close to attractions, shopping and our favorite restaurants! The complex is clean and well kept.

What makes this property unique

The Complex is small and family friendly. Its is also walking distance to the major night clubs if you want to go but far enough away if you don't. It has common area balconies or you can just open your window and enjoy the breeze! Plenty of lounge chairs by the pool and also a kiddie pool.

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