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On the beach
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10183 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell-Fields Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Panama City Beach

This condo places you steps from Panama City Beaches and within a 20-minute stroll of Pier Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include a sauna and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pier Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ford’s Garage - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502

Top Reasons to book this Amazing Condo!

* Beach FRONT Views + Gulf Front Master!

* Two Gulf-side Pools, Hot Tubs, Indoor Heated Pool

* Tiki Bar, Sauna, Steam Room, Fitness Center

* Grilling Area, Game Room, and MORE!

* Under 1 Mile from Pier Park

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

*Guest are required to pay a fee for parking passes and wristbands at Tidewater.  Pay $60 plus tax when you pre-register at least 24 hours before your stay.  You may pay your fee upon arrival, however, the fee will be $70 plus tax.  Save $10 on your parking fee by pre-registering early at https://www.tidewaterhoa.com/registration/guest-registration/!*

*Please note the parking garage at Tidewater has a maximum height restriction of 7 feet.*

Tidewater 502 offers Gulf Front views from the living room, kitchen, balcony, and master bedroom! This spacious 3BA/3BA condo features solid surface flooring throughout and a well equipped kitchen with granite counters and gorgeous views of the Gulf. The beachfront master bedroom has a king bed, sitting area, balcony access, and a private bathroom with a separate soaking tub and a walk-in shower! Additionally, there 's another king bedroom, a bedroom with two full beds, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping a total of 10 guests. As an added bonus, all bedrooms and the living room have wall mounted flat screen TVs! With stunning beachfront views, incredible resort amenities, and located under a mile from Pier Park, you're sure to have a perfect vacation at Tidewater 502!

Tidewater Beach Resort opened in March 2008. It’s a luxury resort ideally located on a large expanse of sugar-white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and convenient to area dining, shopping and activities. It has plenty of amenities designed to please. Make a splash in one of the large beachfront pools, enjoy a refreshing beverage at the poolside tiki bar or just relax with a peaceful stroll along the beach. There’s also an indoor heated pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam, room, fitness center, and MORE! Under a mile to Pier Park, Tidewater Beach Resort is a fantastic destination for your next beach vacation!

The Bed Setup

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 Full Beds

Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:  

Adventurous guests might like to try kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, diving and snorkeling excursions, all available nearby!

If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fit the bill! With more than 125 retail, dining and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, Forever 21 are a but a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers or catch a show at the Grand IMAX Theater.

Registration Number=33252

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,965 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 33252

Property is also known as

3785

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

Yep, Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 is a short 2-minute walk from Panama City Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool, a communal pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 features a heated pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502.

Is there a private hot tub at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

No, Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gulf FRONT! Balcony-Indoor Heated Pool-Fitness Center-Hot Tubs-Tidewater 502 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kiyasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed being on the beach the only issue I had was the horrible smell coming from the sink every time water ran down it somebody needs to check the garage disposal out because some ain't right down there and the couple of roaches coming out the crack of the counter probably from that horrible smell from the sink
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the best condo on the beach! Loved the view from the balcony and the condo has everything you need. We loved it!!
This is taken from the balcony❤️
Even beautiful at night
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Misti W., Carrollton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Tidewater in general. It’s perfect for our family vacation. However, this particular unit had a couple of issues. A washer and dryer were to be delivered during our stay and I received numerous calls that they are being delivered, then not being, then are being again. They were never delivered. We were advised that we could take our clothes to laundry service free of charge. A refrigerator was delivered and we had to remove all stuff from old and place in new. Then the smoke detectors went off 3 times during our last night. All in all was a good stay. Just minor inconveniences and conflicting communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tidewater condos

We love the Tidewater. Have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed .The view s are amazing.We stayed in 502 this time and it was beautiful.Very spacious and has every thing you need. Every thing was great,
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hali G.

Liked: Cleanliness

3/5

The condo itself was nice and accommodating. We had major issues with the elevators. I did not feel safe getting on the elevators from the parking deck whatsoever. They were very slow, no air in them with way too many people packed in, doors took forever to open and you’d think you were going to be stuck in it. Some of the elevators inside the building were not working so we had to wait 30 minutes sometimes for the elevator to come. We ended up having to walk up and down flights of stairs with 5 children all ages 10 and under, 2 of which were toddlers, every time we went out to the beach or left to go anywhere. Was very inconvenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelva J.

We Had A Great Time!

This was our second visit at Tidewater so everything was familiar and easy to navigate. We experienced a few inconveniences but none that would prevent us from returning. Overal cleanliness of our unit was satisfactory. Kitchen and Bathrooms were stocked with everything we needed to make our stay even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takescha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lucky

Everything was great except for the elevator
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as Advertised

The unit was exactly as advertised. Great view of the gulf, unit had all that we needed and management responded promptly when we had one little issue with an electrical outlet. Elevators can be somewhat of an issue but being on a lower floor we mostly just took the stairs. Would stay in this unit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place with so much room!

This place was simply amazing. It was huge! One mile from Pier Park with all restaurants and shopping. Easy walk on the beach to the pier and a lovely view of it from the room. Just awesome! Being only on the 5th floor helped as well as the building has 30 floors, and the elevators get super busy, and the stairs were right outside of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty B., Douglasville USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Condo

RealJoy was a pleasure to book with and the condo was great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

worked out well for our group

good Enjoyed our stay. Wished that the outdoor pool had been heated. Vacuum bags need to be changed.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda T.

Overall stay

The room was nice. Elevator congestion was ridiculous but hey got my exercise walking up and down the stairs. I had to wash all the dishes before we could use them plates and silverware had food all over them in and they were just placed in the cabinets and drawers. The pots had burnt food stuck on them. The Bathrooms were nice but one bathroom shower curtain had mold on it and another bathroom around the bathrtub and shower curtain had mold as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Celia N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Elevators ruined it for us.

I had read the reviews regarding the elevators and took a chance but the time wasted waiting on them just ruined it. There was times where we waited up to 40 minutes, and of course on check out we waited almost 2 hours. The lighting at pool areas was not working so we could not stay at pool past sunset. Furniture in condo was stained and there was food left over under one of our beds. A/C was supposed to be set at 70 but even early in the morning was never below 75 in the dining area. It felt way worse in all the rooms. Parking was horrible. Not once was I able to park on any other level that 5th floor. With access to the property only being on 2nd floor, it was awful waiting on elevators even then. I feel that for the price we could have had a lot better experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Units 502

Everything was great. Property was clean and beds were wonderful, especially the master bedroom. I've had several orthopedic surgeries and need a good mattress. It was very comfortable. Kitchen was nice and all appliances worked great. There were even two blenders and one was really nice...Oster like I have at home. Light bulb over stove was out which is minor but we did cook a lot so that was a little inconvenient. Also master bathroom shower head badly needs replaced. Horrible lack of water pressure, especially for the master bathroom. Family complained the opposite issue in other two bathrooms...a bit too much pressure. Otherwise the bathrooms werebin great condition. The furniture and decor was modern and welcoming and the layout of the condo was nice. It was wonderful to have a 3-bedroom 3-bathroom condo on the beach. Communication from Realjoy was prompt, thorough and excellent. We were able to make great memories. Would love to stay there again in future
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We’ll satisfied!

Everything was exactly as advertised. Cold AC. Great balcony view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not the best

Disappointed that the fridge did not work and spoiled my food . This was horrible .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

DeAndrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Spring break

We had a great time with our family. The condo was clean and spacious for our family of 10. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very nice place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fatimah B., Memphis, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo and service

Easy task
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room was clean. Nice appliances that worked. Hot water in the shower, with great view of the water.

Elevators are slow at this location, which brings the review to a 8/10 The room was a 10/10 with plenty of room for the amount of people we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room was wonderful- the owner of unit keeps up well. The property itself is horrible!

The elevators were either broken or so slow you had a 15-45 minute wait. The security staff was rude and think they can bully anyone under 40. This was absolutely the worst vacation in my 60 years. The room itself was wonderful and clean. If I was the owner I would sell immediately before the whole world knows the properties dirty little secret.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Keith T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Tidewater exercise program

Overall experience was good. The check in went fast and the staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. I was and I am still very skeptical of the one sided rental agreement with Real Joy Vacations that protected everyone but the renter. I was supported by Real Joy when we needed help with a stopped up drain and reporting an issue with the couch being soaking wet on our arrival. The condo was represented well in the advertising with reference to size and furnishings and equated to an over all good stay. The paper work for the property stated “triple sanitized” but we experienced less than sanitary conditions. The floor made our bare feet filthy dirty within minutes of removing our flip flops. The dishes appeared to have been put in the cabinet without being washed, greasy and food particles on them. We slept well and were able to prepare meals in the kitchen without issue. The washer, dryer, water heater and HVAC all performed very well. We were all able to keep from putting on weight during our stay due to the fact that the elevator situation is terrible. We had to use the steps every time we left or returned to the condo. The elevators were never available. I will have to say for the money spent versus the overall conditions of the stay I will be looking for another location next year for our vacation. Thank you very much and I plan to continue to use VRBO
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Condo was very nice and just as shown in pictures.

The only downfall we noticed was the elevators were very slow. Luckily we were only on 5th floor so took stairs when we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Gloria E., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

ELEVATORS!

I reason I gave our stay a 3 star overall is because I have stayed at almost every condominium on Front Beach Road and Tidewater elevators are BY FAR the absolute WORSE! The condo was excellent, the host excellent but having to wait 20, 30 45 and the day of checking out 60 MINUTES! for an elevator no! I have been coming to PCB for Spring Break, summer and all types of holidays for the majority of my life. Crowds, traffic, long line at restaurants and stores I am use to and have no problem dealing with but needless to say the elevators are the only reason I will not be staying at Tidewater again if I can help myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Check in process a mess.

When We arrived at Tidewater We were told that there was an online check-in process that we had to do before we could pick up our packet. We had not been told about this ahead of time. This delayed us about 30 minutes getting to check in which was not a big deal but on top of that Tidewater wanted to charge us a $10 late fee even though we were actually an hour early checking in. If I was sent information about this from Real Joy I cannot find it. Perhaps the email should have said you must do this before checking in for the subject line. Other than that and slow slow slow elevators at Tidewater (which is no fault of RealJoy) we had a really good time and enjoyed using Real Joy as our rental agency.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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