10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert C.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
The Tourist Trap - HEATED Private Beachfront Pool! Gorgeous!!!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 23269.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Panama City Beach, FL
- Thomas Drive2 min walk
- Shipwreck Island Waterpark8 min drive
- St. Andrews State Park10 min drive
- Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)36 min drive
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.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Panama City Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Publix Sports Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
- Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
- St. Andrews State Park - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hammerhead Fred's - 13 min walk
- Dat Cajun Place Cafe - 4 min walk
- Ms. Newby's - 9 min walk
- Wendy's - 11 min walk
- Alibi Beach Lounge and Grill - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elsberth D.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Elsberth D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy T.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation.
Cindy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carherine B.
19 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Carherine B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elgin G.
16 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family!
Elgin G.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach perfect
Michael R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Perfect
Barbara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana W.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family experience
Diana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
PHILIP H.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property….. wrong area for me
PHILIP H.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Elaine C.
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tourist trap
Elaine C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Holly F.
15 Feb 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
It worked
Holly F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth D.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chapter 60
Beth D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Mary Jane G.
15 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
PCB
Mary Jane G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Jenni F.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a large group!
Jenni F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Trip
Melissa C.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Sarah H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janicea W.
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ever!!
Janicea W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Bonnie D.
16 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Bonnie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Tara W.
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for large family or friend group!
Tara W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
gary A.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and Beach
gary A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol & Carl H.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th wedding anniversary with family
Carol & Carl H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martha A.
20 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tourist trap
Martha A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
David B.
23 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation spot
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
susan s.
15 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
susan s.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Property Manager. Ben Golden.
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!
Located next to "The Holiday Fin" and "Sea Ya Soon" - For LARGE groups you can rent 1, 2, or ALL 3!
Located next to "The Holiday Fin" and "Sea Ya Soon" - For LARGE groups you can rent 1, 2, or ALL 3!
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