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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Panama City Beach, FL

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Living Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!

Beachfront Home with HEATED Private Beachfront Pool (Heated for additional Fee)!

Location, Location, Location! Sleeps 23 in beds!!! The Tourist Trap is a beautiful 6 bedroom (+ Additional sleeping Loft area) 4.5 bath home that sits directly on the sugary white sand beaches of Panama City Beach. ZERO steps to the Beach - You are already there!
Bedroom 1 - 1st Floor - King
Bedroom 2 - 1st Floor - King
Bedroom 3 - 2nd Floor - King
Bedroom 4 - 2nd Floor - Queen
Bedroom 5 - 2nd Floor - Queen over Queen Bunk Bed with Full size Trundle
Bedroom 6 - 2nd Floor - Queen over Queen Bunk Bed with Full size Trundle
Common Space (2nd Great room) - 2nd Floor - Twin over Full Bunk Bed. Sleeps 3

Home is approximately 2900 square feet with almost every room having a wonderful view of the Emerald water. Home has a Large open area for entertaining and gourmet kitchen. There is also a separate Media/Game room for the kids upstairs with game tables and large flat screen.

With over 1800 sq. feet of outside decking (with 450 sq feet protected from Sun/Rain), the Tourist Trap is perfect for enjoying the sound of the waves or cooling off in the Pool! Excellent layout for large groups!

Kitchen is fully furnished with everything you will need. Large kitchen table seats 8-10 + 4 more at the standard height kitchen bar (plenty of outside dining as well - 15 more!).

Home also boasts plenty of parking for boats, motorcycles, or RV's. Come make memories and enjoy this wonderful home with your family. For your LARGE groups you can also rent 2 more homes next door - they have Private Pools also!

Home is located on Surf Drive (West end of Thomas Drive area). Walk across the street to Captain Jack's Crab Leg Buffet or drive just 3 minutes to Schooner's, Montego Bay, Scampi's, and many other restaurants. Home is also just a short 5-minute drive to St. Andrews Bay and the world-famous Captain Anderson's Restaurant, The Boat Yard, The Treasure Ship, and much more. House is NEW and Absolutely Beautiful. No groups under age 25 allowed to rent

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9443705
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Andrews Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sue Thai Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dat Cajun Place Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ms. Newby's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!! on 1 May 2027 start from AU$2,029, 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 The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. St. Andrews Bay and Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

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

Great family vacation.

Enjoyed our stay and had lots of great family fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsberth D.

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

Great place

Beautiful home on beach Great place and location Can't wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carherine B.

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

Family vacation

House was very clean and the perfect spot for a family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 families booked this home and we enjoyed it so much ! On the part of things needed I believe dish towels to be very important and they didn’t have any but the washer was broken when we arrived but was immediately replaced but I felt the dryer may be going out as well took 3/4 tumbles to dry anything but overall we loved it and would book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Wonderful Trip

The heated pool and the beachfront home were fabulous! The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need. The patio furniture was comfortable and the beach was not crowded.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great stay!

We had a nice stay at Tourist Trap! It’s a nice area and close to a lot of restaurants. You can’t beat the view and convenience of having a pool and beach so close. There were 7 of us ranging from 17-70.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janicea W.

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

Best ever!!

Location was perfect and home had everything we needed plus more. Rooms/beds were great. Two refrigerators were a nice bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elgin G.

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

Perfect for our family!

Perfect house size and location for our family. On the beach with pool and hot tub. All was perfect for our group. House had great size rooms and well appointed. We would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great location

Nice property. Management very responsive. Great layout. Pool and hot tub great. Could use some cooking utensils and new pots otherwise we had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Beach perfect

Adequate sleeping arrangement. Appreciated the added wine glass - requested for each adult and when we arrived there were new glasses just delivered. Really no negatives. Location was great for restaurants. Beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

So Perfect

Property was very clean, communication with host was SUPERB and fast. The house is very well stocked even with a few beach toys, puzzles, and books to read. King beds were good, kids beds were pretty hard but after a long, fun day, no one complained lol. Easy area to get around. Loved our stay❣️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

A great family experience

Much more than we expected. Looks like the property had been upgraded from the photographs. Everything fresh and clean. Property management was excellent. Response time for questions was within minutes and helpful. Would highly recommend there rental houses they take care of their guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP H.

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

Good property….. wrong area for me

The property was fine but probably wouldn’t go back to that area
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine C.

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

Tourist trap

I liked the house. There was a lot of rules was worried about that constantly. Made it a little restrictive. I felt like there should have been more amenities. Aluminum foil, Ziploc bags, toilet paper, etc. What else?
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly F.

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

It worked

Great location, beautiful home until you start looking closely. Lighting fixtures falling down, water damage in bathroom ceiling, plumbing backwards in one bathroom, cupboards were dirty/sticky, dishes were dirty in cupboards, dishwasher basket for silverware huge holes so handwash silverware, foosball table with no foosball. But if you are looking for the beach it was amazing. The pool and hot tub were nice for kids to play in. Close to a lot of things to do in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jane G.

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

PCB

Finding the listing was fine but the check in instructions went to my spam mail while payment information did not. This was our first VRBO experience and we did not understand we would need to provide hot pads and kitchen towels and kitchen wash clothes. The patio door was very hard to open. The pool and hot tub were awesome as was view and being able to step off deck and be on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Chapter 60

13 highschool girlfriends gathered together to celebrate our 60th birthdays! We all graduated from Apollo High School in Owensboro, KY in 1981. We came from KY, TN, CA, TX, and AL to have the time of our lives! This house was perfect for us! Everyone thought it was beautifully decorated and so roomy for all of us to gather together! It is just a few steps to the white sand from the house and the views were outstanding! There is a little restaurant/bar called the Alibi within walking distance from the house that we went to twice! Long days at the beach with beautiful sunsets were the best! Thank you for the use of your home! Here’s to Chapter 61!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenni F.

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

Perfect for a large group!

Pros: This property is beautiful and fit our family of 16 perfectly. The home is spacious, allowing everyone to spread out. We loved the deck, pool, and hot tub and spent several hours out there each day. The kitchen is large and has many of the common things you'll need. Having the majority of the bedrooms upstairs allowed us to put small children to bed, while not having to worry about noise. Cons: When we were getting ready to crawl into bed late the first night, we found that many of the bed sheets were dirty and not washed after the previous renters. We found hair ties, hair, sand, and dirt in 3 of the beds. The trundle beds have a very thin mattress and were filthy when we pulled them out. Although we planned to have children sleep on those, we ended up not using them. We would definitely consider staying here again. However, lesson learned to check all the bedding immediately after checking in vs. waiting until everyone is exhausted and ready for bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda P.

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

Not quite what was expected.

The house needed to be cleaned better. The floors were dirty. There was dirty sponges, etc under the kitchen sink as well as dirty debris. The bathroom showers all had mildew and gunk on the outside of the doors.There was a closet upstairs with a drop down floor. Lots of what appeard to be discarded items thrown in it. I worried the children might go inside. It looked like a death trap. There was a lock on the door but it was not locked! Changed sheets on some of the beds because appearance made us wonder about cleanliness and freshness. I always carry extra sheets. The layout was awesome. With a little work this place could turn into an excellent property. I was disappointed. The pictures made it look great. A little misleading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

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

Fantastic Location

Next time I would pick the house next door. Our rental did not include cushions for the pool chairs, which were uncomfortable. Ice maker was broken entire week. No beach chairs provided.without up-charge. Had to pay extra $200 to heat pool (in December), For size of house, not many towels provided. However the management company was quite nice quick response to questions and would use the same company again- just a different property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara W.

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

Great location and perfect for large family or friend group!

Great location, away from the larger crowds but still in the middle of everything! Was great for our family vacation! Plenty of room for 12 adults and 8 kids and could have fit more! Could use some basic maintenance on a few things but overall great place. Loved the private pool and hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

gary A.

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

Pool and Beach

Family enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. We didn't need for anything. We had the beach, pool, and a perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol & Carl H.

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

50th wedding anniversary with family

Manager was excellent to work with! We got in 3 hrs early! Great location. The beach, hot tub and pool were excellent features! Our family of 18 loved it. Didn’t want the time spent there over. We would definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

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

Tourist trap

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager. Ben Golden.

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What makes this property unique

The "Tourist Trap". This Home has it ALL! Book Now! HEATED Private Pool On the Beach & Private Hot Tub! Game Tables for the Kids!

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