Welcome to Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort, where a tranquil retreat awaits. This ground-level townhome offers a short 5-minute walk to the beach and stunning views of the canal from both patios. With reserved parking directly in front of your door, you can skip waiting on elevators or crowds. Enjoy access to 11 swimming pools (5 heated seasonally), tennis courts, mini golf, shuffleboard and a Beach House Restaurant with poolside dining.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6133 sq m
Popular amenities
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly
Dog friendly. 1 dog under 25 pounds. No cats or puppies. No exceptions.
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. Park directly in front of your door with this ground level entry town home, this unit has a reserved parking space (2 spaces only). No waiting on elevators or crowds. This gated resort community offers amenities that your family will enjoy: 11 swimming pools (5 heated seasonally), tennis courts, 18-hole mini golf, shuffleboard and a Beach House Restaurant with a pool directly on the Gulf of Mexico. This: 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom town home sleeps 6 with the master suite offering a King Bed, private bath & TV. Bedroom 2 offers a full bed & twin over full bunk bed & TV. The main level of the unit offers an open kitchen/living room and dining room with half bath. Kitchen is well stocked, making meal prep a breeze. This unit walks out onto a screened in back patio, with seating & a view of the canal. There is plenty of seating in the living room making it cozy after a long beach day. Activities are just out your front door with tennis courts, swimming pools and a shuffleboard court. Take a short walk, across the street, to reach the sunny sands of Panama City Beach. If you want to take a break from cooking, 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 area is right next to Pier Park. If golf is your game, enjoy both the Hombre Golf Club and Holiday Golf Course, both being within a couple minutes of the town home. A vacationer's paradise, this resort walks thru to Rock It Lanes which offers a bowling alley, roller skating rink and arcade or enjoy Shipwreck Island Water Park which is a few short blocks away. Frank Brown Park is nearby and offers over 200 acres of outdoor recreation with 9 softball and baseball fields. Whatever your vacation needs may be, this little piece of paradise allows you to kick back and unwind. Historic St. Andrews Bay is a short drive away that features the charm of 'old Florida' enjoy shopping and lunch overlooking the marina and bay. Take a drive to the west on scenic 30A to enjoy the quaint village of Seaside that features shopping and 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 & 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 booking a signed rental agreement & a copy of the person driver's license who booked will be requested. Rental Agreement & Driver's license must be sent back within 48 hours of booking to secure your reservation. If no signed rental agreement & driver's license is sent back within 48 hours guests forfeit reservation & will not be refunded.
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. Please make arrangements for 2 vehicles. There will be 2 proximity cards left inside the unit when guests arrive. These cards are how all guests will be able to enter Gulf Highlands security gate. Property Patrol will be at the gate 24 hours to let guests inside the resort until they can get to their cards that are left inside the condo. Upon checkout guests are responsible for leaving the 2 proximity cards inside the unit. If either are missing or damaged additional charges will be applied & guests are responsible for covering the charge to replace them. The cards are $25.00 each. So, $50.00 for 2. Same goes for guests that lose either cards or damage either cards during their stay. There will be a $25.00 charge for each card before we are able to drop new ones off. It's the guests responsibility to leave the cards on their checkout date & to keep up with the cards during their stay.
This property does not allow Spring Breakers under 25 years of age. Absolutely no exceptions.
No outside golf carts or scooters are allowed within the resort.
This property 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 $150.00 nonrefundable pet fee will be added to your reservation. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or any of our beds. All dogs must be picked up after. If the dog is left inside of the home alone the dog must be crated. If an emergency or maintenance issue were to arise our team needs to be able to access the home safely. Absolutely no exceptions. Failure to abide by these rules will result in additional charges.
No smoking if any signs of smoking are documented, the renter will be charged a $300.00 fine. Smoking outside is fine as long as the cigarettes are disposed of properly.
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.
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.
Renter agrees to report issues with the unit to management by midnight, the day of check in. No unregistered guests are allowed in the property; violation of this rule will result in immediate eviction with no refunds given. We do not allow extra guests. We count heartbeats and only allow the number of occupants, that the unit sleeps. No more than 6 heartbeats allowed in this unit.
If you stain towels or linens, you will be charged replacement of each piece. If any linen is stained, it must be removed from our inventory & must be replaced.
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.
Please note we only provide a starter pack of amenities to get guests through their first night. We do not provide amenities for the guest's entire stay.
Check in is 4pm central on the day of arrival & checkout is 10am central on the day of departure. We do not allow 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.
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. That rate is for stays less than 30days. If a guest books a 30-60 day stay the rate does increase for those type of bookings. Guests will be responsible for the difference in the price. Inquire for more information.
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. $50.00 fine (Applies if the unit is dog friendly) - Not following pet waste regulations. All waste must be picked up from your dog. $50.00 fine (Applies if the unit is dog friendly) - No parking pass. All vehicles must have parking pass displayed in the vehicle. $50.00 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) $50.00 fine. - Feeding Wildlife ( Example: Turtles, fish, & birds ) $50.00 fine. - Violating Noise Ordinance $50.00 fine. - Offensive or Unlawful Activities $100.00 fine.
We hope to have the opportunity to host you @ Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: We don't provide baby equipment or baby proof
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the sea
On a lake
Things to do
Water park
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: We don't provide baby equipment or baby proof
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We don't provide baby equipment or baby proof
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 60152
Property is also known as
792069
About the area
Panama City Beach, FL
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Golf Course at Edgewater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Thomas Drive - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 14 min walk
The Wicked Wheel - 13 min walk
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - 8 min walk
Ocean's Bar & Grill (Edgewater Beach Resort) - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 Rockit Lanes and Thomas Drive. Edgewater Gulf Beach and Hombre Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.
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